Absolutely Unique Historical, Mythological, and Literary Girl Names

Vera was the height of fashion in 1910, then was for a long time difficult to picture embroidered on a baby blanket. Now, though, it has come back into style along with other old-fashioned simple names such as Ada and Iris.

Verena is pleasant but old-fashioned. Whether that's the outdated kind of old-fashioned or the so-out-it's-in-again kind is your call.

Verona is a scenic place-name with the added attraction of a Shakespearean connection, as in Two Gentlemen of....

An appealing Italianate alternative.