2 of All the Letters: Anna, Emmett and Vivienne

Double exposure: 1970s rock sensation (Mamma Mia) and scholar/diplomat name in Israel.

Lilting African name that translates perfectly into other cultures.

A short form of Alexandra and Alice used everywhere from Russia to Spain. A fresh alternative to Allie.

An anagram of Mama, in tune with its Tamil meaning.

Anna has become the dominant form of the Ann family, offering a touch of the international to English speakers and a bit more style than the oversimplified Ann or Anne.

A Top 30 name in Sweden, derived from Eberhard (strength of a wild boar) or Esben (god bear) – either way, a strong meaning.

Combine the charming heroine of the movie Legally Blonde with supermodel Elle Macpherson and the trend toward all names beginning with "el"—Ellie, Ella, Eleanor—and you have one hit name.

Introduced by "plus-size" model Emme (born Melissa) and now a legitimate member of the Em-starting girls' name group, especially since it was chosen by Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony for their twin daughter.

Emmett, honest and sincere, laid-back and creative, is on the rise as a male cognate of the megapopular Emma and Emily, not to mention being a character in the popular Twilight series.