Ending in -via

Octavia began as the Latin, then Victorian name for an eighth child. While there aren't many eighth children anymore, this ancient Roman name has real possibilities as a substitute for the overused Olivia; recommended for its combination of classical and musical overtones. It was chosen for his daughter by Kevin Sorbo.

Softer and more romantic than Octavia, this is a name once used when it wasn't uncommon for families to have eight children. A possible substitute for the epidemically popular Olivia.

Another name for the herb sage -- which sounds younger and more modern than this version.

This original form of the name -- the more familiar Sylvia spelling came later -- seems more modern now.

The musical, sylvan Sylvia seems poised to join former friends Frances and Beatrice and Dorothy back in the nursery.

Cute, distinctive diminutive for this regal-sounding name.

Vivia, the fresh Italian version of newly popular name, streamlines and even vivifies the original.

Zenovia makes Zenobia even more unusual. This mythology-adjacent name is worth a look.

Zinovia and Zenobia might be thought of as mythological adjacent names, with their meaning connected to Zeus, king of the Gods. The name Zinovia was given to fewer than ten baby girls in the US last year, versus about 30 who were named Zenobia.