Girl Characters

Less than ten percent of the babies named Rhys are girls, whereas Reese is given five times more often to girls than to boys, thanks to Ms. Witherspoon. It's a sleek and attractive name, but one that benefits from two accepted spellings that help clarify its gender identity.

May be the most modern, stylish Catherine nickname: more unusual than Kate or Cate, with an animal and word name edge. Cat Power is a trendy folksinger.

On trend for boys but with plenty of unisex appeal too, the place name Cairo was put on the map for girls when model Beverly Peele chose it for her daughter. Given to around 50 girls each year, it hasn't caught on just yet but with its similar sounds to Kaia and Skyler, it might do in the future.

Like many passé boys' names, this one sounds fresh again for girls.

Seinfeld's George threatened to name his future child Seven, and then singer Erykah Badu actually did it.

This color name, spelled either Gray or Grey is rapidly catching on. Actress Jenny von Oy recently called her daughter Gray Audrey.

Corin is a Shakespearean male name that could easily be adapted for a girl, making a strong update for Corinne or Karen.

Coralia was the name of a dancing mermaid in a 19th century ballet. As Cora — which has another root and means maiden — rises, so may elaborations and related names such as Coralie, Coraline, and Coralia.

A newly hatched cousin of Bree and Brea, with a touch of Bailey and Brynn there too, Brae feels like a name that could catch on. However, a 'bray' is also the sound a donkey makes.

Katica is a feminine Hungarian name that serves as a diminutive form of Katalin (the Hungarian equivalent of Katherine). The name carries a delicate, melodic quality with its distinctive Eastern European flair. In Hungarian, the suffix "-ica" adds an endearing, affectionate tone, making Katica feel warm and approachable. The name derives ultimately from the Greek name Aikaterine, whose meaning remains debated but may relate to "pure" or "each of the two." While Katica is relatively common in Hungary and some surrounding regions, it remains quite rare in English-speaking countries, giving it an exotic appeal. The name combines cultural authenticity with a pleasant, accessible pronunciation that travels well across language boundaries.