Animal Names for Girls

Anacita is a variation of the ancient feminization Aniceta that's largely unknown in the English-speaking world. But with the rise of so many A names, the pretty Anacita may have her day in the sun.

Not quite Dora or Daria, this name is often dismissed in favor of its more familiar counterparts, but it has versatile appeal, given that it has a number of different origins. It can be considered a feminine form of Dorian, a variation of Dorothy, an elaboration of Dora, or a variation of the Hebrew name Dor, meaning "generation". Also spelled Doria, it is borne by Doria Loyce Ragland, the mother of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.

For devoted New Agers only: yoga practitioners know this as the center of spiritual energy in the body.

One of a bunch of attractive Slavic names with the same meaning, which also includes Slovene Cvetka, Slovak Kveta, and Bulgarian Tsveta.

Countessa is not an authentic title of nobility in any language — the closest it comes to is contessa, the Italian translation of "countess." It's been used as a girl name here and there but has never been given to more than five girls in a single year. Countessa could be an interesting way to get to the nickname Tessa or Tess.

Briar is a rising unique unisex name and Bryars is a spin introduced as the middle name of one of the Waldrop sextuplets, Layke Bryars, who happens to be a boy. But the name works just as well for girls.