Animal Names for Girls

Feminine form of Bartolomeo

The Akan people of Ghana and the Ivory Coast frequently name their children after the day of the week they were born and the order in which they were born. Most Ghanaians have a name using this system (think Kofi Annan, whose name means born on a Friday).

This spunky variation of the placid Cecilia might be a winner for those looking for a rare international version of a traditional name.

An obscure nickname for Jacobina that would be virtually one-of-a-kind today. It's an inspired way to honor a Jacob in your life.