Girls

Alexandria turns Alexandra into a more distinctive place-name, in both Egypt and Virginia.

While not as popular as the Ariel spelling of Little Mermaid fame, this rendition has achieved popularity in its own right.

The goddess name Aurora has consistently been on the US popularity list since the nineteenth century, but has really taken off in the past 30 years. Aurora also enjoys remarkable international popularity, ranking in the Top 100 throughout the English-speaking world as well as in Italy, Spain, Norway, Switzerland, and several other European and Latin American countries.

The name of the Roman goddess of the moon, Luna is derived straight from the Latin word for moon, luna. Luna may be the name most likely to surprise someone from an older generation by its Top 10 status in the US and its widespread international popularity.

A musical name with Greek roots, appealing to parents who like such other names as Harmony, Melody, and Cadence.

Victoria is the Latin word for "victory" and a feminine form of Victor. It is the name of the ancient Roman goddess of victory, the equivalent of the Greek Nike, and also a popular third century saint.