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Made familiar as a baby name via Tiger Woods, whose birth name is Eldrick. The golf star has made it a viable option for baby boys, and a handful of girls are also given the name each year in the US.

Zibby is the adorable, zippy nickname for Elizabeth used for the lead female character in the film "Liberal Arts." Zibby can make a Libby for the 21st century.

If you want to move beyond Maya.

Makeup artist to the stars Gucci Westman has made this Italian fashion name a first.

Dijon is the capital city of the Burgundy region of eastern France, famed for its wine and yes, its mustard. As a first name, it's been brought to wider attention by a few prominent musicians and could grow in use.

Vanellope is a Disney creation, given to the protagonist of "Wreck it Ralph" and now a character on Sugar Rush. She is energetic, tomboyish and very sassy. Read more about Vanellope and other Disney Princess Names in our featured blog.

Obscure, though legitimate, name that could be used to honor a relative named Barton or Martin.

Rousseau gives French flair to other red-haired names like Russell and Rory. It is associated with the influential eighteenth century philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau, as well as the painter Henri Rousseau.

For parents who hope their child will one day carve their own path.

Christmas is a day name long and quietly used as a name for babies born at Christmas. Prettier and more modern than Noel or Noelle.

Classic Scandinavian form of Bridget. Saint Birgitta of Sweden is the patron saint of Europe.

A surname with more force than most.

The most modern choice in this group, and the most distinctive; the Gwyn form is a common male name in Wales.

Love the popular Noah but want to make it more distinctive? You can vary it to Noam, and going all the way to Noaz takes it from distinctive to unique.

Harvard's sibling.

Makes Donna into a cool twenty-first-century unisex Irish surname.

This could be a possible replacement for the overused Tyson, though it has something of a commercial feel related to the brand of vacuum cleaners.

An energetic Japanese name that would make for an on-trend choice in the English-speaking world. Especially appropriate for a first-born son.

One of several three-letter U-a names -- Uda, Ula, Uma, Una -- take your pick.