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This is a Muslim female name particularly popular in Somalia and North Africa.

The French version of Candida, and with no unfortunate medical connection, much more wearable. It has never been recorded in the US charts, but could be a charming alternative to names like Cosette, Celine, Celeste, or Constance. In France, although not common, it was used in small numbers in the 1970s and 1980s.

A modern virtue name possibility.

A more unusual romaji spelling of Choko.

Refers to a particular variety of Japanese plum, the Prunus salicina, although in a literal translation it would mean "sour peach."

Number names are on the rise — think Seven, Octavia, Billion — so it was only a matter of time before we started to borrow numerals from other languages. Cinco, the Spanish word for five, is a natural choice with its upbeat, bouncy rhythm and O ending. Cassie used it as the middle name for her daughter Sunny, born in 2021.

Friendly-sounding name with big "Sweeney Todd" downside.

Typically a masculine name in Turkey and Arabic countries.

Selima might be confused with Selina, but it's an appealing spin on that classic with a lovely meaning.

One step removed from Nora, if you're looking for something similar with stronger cultural ties.

The Cree are a Native American tribe local to Canada. Their name has seen a modest amount of use for both boys and girls in recent years, as has spelling variant Kree.

Beyonce's widespread nickname is also the name of a 4-year-old character on HBO's Ballers. Homonym Bay could be a more down-to-earth nod to both or either.

This is the Indian version of the Hindi word meaning peace.