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Allegra

Alto

Amadea

Banjo

Brio

Cadence

Calliope

Calypso

Clarion

Corisande

Danae

Drum

Fife

Guitar

Harmony

Harper

Haydn

Jaz/Jazz

Lyric

Music

Octavia

Piano

Piper

Viola

and unusual Greek names like this. Cal, Calan, Calandre, Calandrea, Calandria, Caleida, Calendra, Calendre, Calee, Calley, Calli, Callie, Cally, Kalandra, Kalandria.

CALANTHA. Greek, ‘lovely flower’. Another of the new Greek-accented Cal- names. Cal, Calanthe, Callee, Calley, Calli, Callie, Cally, Kalantha.

CALEDONIA. Latin, ‘poetic appelation for Scotland’. This is a rhythmic place name appropriate for a child with Scottish roots.

CALI. Diminutive of any CAL-name. A short form that can stand on its own, though not all that steadily.

CALICO. English word name. Word name with fashionable o ending that has associations with both the homespun fabric and the mottled cat.

CALIDA. Spanish, ‘heated’. Unusual but accessible Hispanic choice with stylish sound. Calina, Calinda, Calla, Calli, Callida, Callinda, Kalida.

CALIFORNIA. Place name. Has not caught on as much as other place names linked to the American state– Sierra, Marin, West, or even Francisco – probably because of its length.

CALISTA. Greek, ‘most beautiful’. Ally McBeal actress Calista Flockhart didn’t just introduce a name (or a body type or a skirt length), she introduced a whole sensibility. Pretty and delicate, it’s definitely worthy of consideration, especially for parents with Greek roots. Cala, Calesta, Calixta, Calla, Callesta, Calli, Callie, Callista, Callixta, Cally, Callysta, Calysta, Kala, Kalesta, Kalista, Kalla, Kallesta, Kalfi, Kallie, Kallista, Kally, Kallysta.

CALLA. Greek, ‘beautiful’. Flower name more distinctive and delicate than Lily.

CALLIE. Greek diminutive, ‘beautiful’. This Hallie-esque nickname name is starting to dip, while the sleeker, more nouveau Cali is rising. Cal, Calee, Caleigh, Cali, Calie, Callee, Calley, Calli, Cally, Caly, Kallee, Kaleigh, Kalley, Kalli, Kallie, Kally.

CALLIOPE. (ka-LYE-oh-pee) Greek mythology name. Calliope is the name of the muse of epic poetry – and also the musical instrument on the merry-go-round. Bold and creative, it would not be the easiest name for a girl lacking such qualities. Callia, Callyope, Kalliope.

CALVINA. Latin, feminine form of CALVIN. There are several better Cal- names that don’t simply echo a male form. Calvine, Calvinetta, Calvinette.

CALYPSO. Greek, ‘she who hides’. Name of a mythological nymph and West Indian music makes a dramatic, rhythmic choice. Calipso, Callypso, Caly, Kallypso, Kalypso, Lypsie, Lypsy.

CAMBRIA. Place name. Most names that start with Cam- are on the up, so why not this obscure term for Wales as well as for a prehistoric time period? Cambaria, Camberry, Cambie, Cambrea, Cambreah, Cambreia, Cambrie, Cambrina, Cambrya, Cami.

CAMBRIE. Modern invented name. Cute but slight mix of stylish sounds Cam and Bree. Cambree, Cambreigh, Cambrey, Cambri, Cambry.

CAMDEN. Scottish, ‘winding valley’; American and British place name. Newly popular boys’ name could cross over in much the way the related Cameron has. Camdan, Camdin, Camdon, Camdyn, Camdynne, Kamden.

CAMELLIA. Flower name. Exotic flower name with distinct roots related to the Camille/ Camila group. Could be a floral replacement for Amelia. Camala, Camalia, Camallia, Camela, Camelia, Camelita, Camella, Camellita, Cami, Canunelia, Kamelia, Kamellia.

CAMEO. Word name. This evocative term for a stone or shell carved in relief could make a striking first name for a girl, though she would have a starring role in her story, rather than a cameo. Cami, Cammeo, Kameo.

CAMERA. Word name. Late tennis great Arthur Ashe (whose wife was a photographer) pioneered word names when he used this for his daughter. Camara, Kamara, Kamera.

CAMERON. Scottish, ‘crooked nose’. Cameron Diaz almost single-handedly transported this sophisticated Scottish male surname into the girls’ camp, where it is proving increasingly popular – though it hasn’t caught up with the boys. The phonetic, more feminine spelling of Camryn is also a possibility. Cam, Camaran, Cameran, Cameren, Cameri, Cameria, Camerin, Camie, Camira, Camiran, Camiron, Camran, Camren, Camrin, Camron, Camry, Camryn, Kameran, Kameren, Kamerin, Kameron, Kamran, Kamren, Kamrin, Kamron, Kamryn.

CAMILA, CAMILLA. Latin, ‘young ceremonial attendant’. The Spanish Camila, pronounced ka-MEE-la, is the fastest rising version of this ancient Roman name, but recent royal Camilla may have helped promote the brand. In Roman myth, Camilla was a swift-footed huntress so fast she could run over a field without bending a blade of grass. Cam, Cami, Camia, Camilia, Camilya, Cammi, Cammie, Cammilla, Cammille, Cammy, Cammylle, Camyla, Camylla, Camylle, Chamelea, Chamelia, Chamika, Chamila, Chamilia, Kamille, Kamyla, Mille, Millee, Milley, Milli, Millie, Milly. International: Cama, Camala, Camile (Spanish), Kamilka, Milla (Polish), Kamila, Kamilla (Hungarian), Camelia (Romanian).

CAMILLE. French variation of CAMILLA. Once connected to Greta Garbo’s tragic ‘Lady of the Camellias,’ but that image has faded, replaced by a sleek, chic, highly attractive one. Cam, Cami, Camia, Camiel, Camielle, Camil, Camila, Camile, Camilia, Camill, Camilla, Camillia, Camilya, Camylle, Camyle, Camyll, Cammilla, Cammille, Cammillie, Cammilyn, Cammyl, Cammyll, Camylle, Chamelea, Chamelia, Chamelle, Chamika, Chamila, Chamilia, Chamille, Kamille.

CAMPBELL. Scottish ‘crooked mouth’. This unisex name, which is also a family surname, can make a more unusual Cameron alternative.

CAMRYN. See CAMERON.

CANADA. Iroquois place name, ‘where the heavens touch the earth’. Undiscovered but attractive place name possibility, up till now a masculine territory.

CANDACE. Latin, ‘white, pure, sincere’. This ancient title of a dynasty of Ethiopian queens, associated both with actress Candice Bergen and Sex and the City writer Candace Bushnell, is rarely used for babies today, perhaps due to the sticky sweetness of nickname Candy. Cace, Canace, Canda, Candaice, Candas, Candase, Candayce, Candece, Candee, Candelle, Candes, Candi, Candiace, Candias, Candice, Candie, Candies, Candis, Candise, Candiss, Candus, Candy, Candyce, Candys, Candyse, Cyndyss, Dace, Dacee, Dacey, Dacie, Dacy, Kandace, Kandice, Kandiss, Kandy.

CANDIDA. Latin, ‘white’. Attractive ancient name borne by several saints but sullied by association with the yeast infection. Candeea, Candi, Candia, Candie, Candita, Candy. International: Candide (French).

CANDY. Diminutive of CANDACE. Too sugary sweet and inconsequential for a modern girl.

CANTARA. Arabic, ‘little bridge’. Lovely and unusual choice, with a choral feel. Cantarah.

CANTRELLE. French, ‘song’. Vocal name seldom heard, with most elle-ending names these days dropped in favour of the more straightforward Elle and Ella. Cantrella.

CANYON. Spanish word name. Rugged nature name with possibilities…but more for boys.

CAPRICE. French from Italian, ‘impulsive change of mind’. This word name has an appealing sound, however it’s spoilt by its trivialising meaning. Cappi, Caprece, Caprecia, Capreece, Capresha, Capri, Capria, Capricia, Caprie, Capriese, Caprina, Capris, Caprise, Caprisha, Capritta, Capry.

CAPUCINE. French, ‘cowled monk’. Capucine was a sexy French actress half a century ago, but today, the name is more likely to be mistaken for a cup of coffee – or a long-tailed monkey. Cappucine.

CARA. Latin, ‘dear’. Simple, sweet, Italian endearment that enjoyed some popularity from the 1970s through the 1990s. It’s faded now…though that may be a good reason to use it.

Caira, Carabel, Carabell, Carabelle, Caragh, Carah, Caralea, Caralee, Caraleigh, Caralia, Caralie, Caranda, Carely, Caretta, Carey, Carina, Carine, Carrah, Carrie, Carry, Kara, Karina, Karine, Karra, Karrie, Karry. International: Carra (Irish).

CARBRY. Irish, ‘charioteer’. Male name from Irish mythology makes stylishsounding choice for girls. Cáirbre, Carbery, Carbury.

CARDEN. English occupational name, ‘wool carder’. Unusual, serious, no-nonsense occupational surname that could be borrowed from the boys. Cardin, Cardon, Cardyn.

CAREY. Irish, ‘dark, black’. Variously spelt trendy name in the 1970s, but it hasn’t been used much in the last decade. Caree, Cari, Carie, Carrey, Cary, Kari.

CARINA. Italian, ‘dear little one’. Pretty feminissima name whose fall from popularity may be speeded by similarity to (hurricane name) Katrina. Careena, Caren, Carena, Caridad, Carin, Carinah, Carine, Carinn, Carinne, Carinna, Kareena, Karena, Karina, Karine.

CARISSA. Greek, ‘grace’. Trending down, along with others of both the Car and the issa groups. Caresa, Carese, Caressa, Caresse, Carisa, Carise, Carisha, Carisia, Carrisa, Charessa, Charesse, Charisa, Charissa, Karessa, Karisa, Karissa, Kharissa.

CARITA. Latin, ‘beloved’. Sweet as a nickname – but it’s like naming your child ‘Dearie’. Caritta, Karita, Karitta.

CARLA. Feminine variation of CARL. While the K version is still rising, Carla-with-a-C, the somewhat severe feminisation of the Germanic Carl, gets more unfashionable every year. Carila, Carilla, Carlah, Carlana, Carleta, Carletta, Carlette, Carlia, Carliqua, Carliyle, Carlla, Carlonda, Carlyjo, Carlyle, Carlysle, Karla, Karlla.

CARLEIGH. See CARLY.

CARLIN. Irish, ‘little champion’. Stronger and more contemporary twist on Carla or Carly. Carlan, Carlana, Carlandra, Carlina, Carlinda, Carline, Carling, Carllan, Carlyn, Carlyna, Carlynn, Carlynne, Carllen, Carrlin.

CARLOTTA. Italian variation of CHARLOTTE. Familiar name that retains its Latin rhythm. Carletta, Carlita, Carlota.

CARLY. Feminine diminutive of CARL. Though a couple of its more ‘creative’ spellings – Carli and Karlee, for example – are still on the rise, this feminine form of Carl, popularised by singer Carly Simon in the 1970s, could by no stretch be considered fashionable. Carle, Carlea, Carleah, Carlee, Carleen, Carleh, Carleigh, Carlene, Carley, Carli, Carlie, Carline, Carlita, Carlye, Carlyne, Carlyta, Karlee, Karleigh, Karlene, Karli, Karlie, Karline, Karlita, Karly, Kavlyta.

CARMEL. Hebrew, ‘garden’. Biblical place name with sweet association, commonly heard in Ireland. Carma, Carmaletta, Carmalit, Carmalita, Carmalla, Carman, Carmania, Carmanya, Carmarit, Carmeli, Carmelia, Carmelina, Carmelit, Carmelita, Carmelitha, Carmelitia, Carmella, Carmelle, Carmellia, Carmellina, Carmellit, Carmellita, Carmellitha, Carmellitia, Carmesa, Carmesha, Carmi, Carmia, Carmie, Carmiel, Carmiela, Carmil, Carmila, Carmile, Carmilla, Carmille, Carmina, Carmine, Carmisha, Carmit, Carmiya, Carmy, Karmel, Karmela, Karmelit, Karmen, Leeta, Lina, Lita, Melina, Melita, Mina.

CARMELA. Italian and Spanish variation of CARMEL. It will be a long time before Carmela shakes the image of TV’s Sopranos wife. Carmela.

CARMEN. Spanish variation of CARMEL. Carmel’s sexier, more operatic sister, also used for boys in Hispanic culture. Carma, Carmaine, Carman, Carmelia, Carmelina, Carmelita, Carmencita, Carmene, Carmi, Carmia, Carmie, Carmin, Carmina, Carmine, Carmita, Carmon, Carmyna, Carmynn, Carmyta, Charmaine, Karmen, Karmia, Karmina, Karmita, Lita, Mina.

CARO. Italian, ‘dear’, Short form of CAROL or CAROLINE. Upper-crusty nickname occasionally used in Britain; in the US it’s been eclipsed by Carrie et al.

CAROL. English, feminine variation of CHARLES. Caroline abbreviation wildly popular with Mum’s generation…or Grandma’s. Caral, Carel, Carey, Cari, Cariel, Carla, Carleen, Carlene, Carley, Carlin, Carlina, Carline, Carlita, Carlota, Carlotta, Carly, Carlyn, Carlynn, Carlynne, Carola, Carole, Carolee, Carolena, Carolenia, Carolin, Carolina, Carolinda, Caroline, Caroll, Caroly, Carolyn, Carolynn, Carolynne, Carri, Carrie, Carrol, Carroll, Carrolyn, Carry, Cary, Caryl, Caryle, Caryll, Carylle, Charla, Charleen, Charlena, Charlene, Charlotta, Charmain, Charmaine, Charmian, Charmion, Charyl, Cheryl, Cherlyn, Karel, Kari, Karla, Karleen, Karli, Karlie, Karlina, Karinka, Karlote, Karlotta, Karole, Karolina, Karyl, Karyll, Karrole, Karryl, Karryll, Kerril, Kerryl, Keryl, Lola, Loleta, Lolita, Lotta, Lotte, Lotti, Lottie, Sharleen, Sharlene, Sharline, Sharmain, Sharmian.

CAROLINA. Variation of CAROLINE; also place name in US. Languid, romantic and classy, this variation heats up Caroline and modernises Carol.

CAROLINE, CAROLYN. French, feminine variation of CHARLES. Royal name with a well-earned patina. Caroline’s only downside: it’s quite straightlaced. Carolyn, while less formal, brings the name distinctly down-market. Caraleen, Caraleena, Caralin, Caraline, Caralyn, Caralyne, Caralynn, Caralynna, Caralynne, Cari, Carileen, Carilena, Carilene, Carilin, Cariline, Carilyn, Carilynn, Carilynne, Carleen, Carleena, Carlen, Carlena, Carlene, Carley, Carli, Carlie, Carlin, Carline, Carly, Carlyn, Carlyna, Carlyne, Carlynn, Carlynne, Carlyne, Caro, Carol, Carola, Carolann, Carole, Caroleen, Caroleena, Caroleina, Carolena, Carolin, Carolina, Carolyn, Carolyne, Carolynn, Carolynne, Carollyn, Carri, Carrie, Carroleen, Carrolena, Carrolene, Carrolin, Carroline, Carroll, Carrolyn, Carrolynn, Carrolynne, Cary, Caryl, Carylin, Carylyn, Carylynn, Charla, Charleen, Charleena, Charlena, Charlene, Charlyne, Ina, Karaleen, Karaleena, Karalina, Karaline, Karalyn, Karalynna, Karalynne, Kari, Karie, Karla, Karleen, Karlen, Karlena, Karli, Karlie, Karlina, Karoline, Karolyn, Karolyna, Karolyne, Karolynn, Karolynne, Leena, Sharla, Sharleen, Sharlene, Sharline, Sharlyne. International: Karoline, Lina, Linchen, Line (German), Carolinda, Karila (Swedish), Karoliina (Finnish), Karolina, Karolinka (Polish), Karola, Karolina (Czech).

CARON. Welsh, ‘loving, kind-hearted, charitable’, or variation of KAREN. Though it sounds like Karen, this spelling makes the name more distinctive. Caren, Carin, Caronne, Carren, Carron, Carrone, Caryn.

CARRIE. Diminutive of CAROL or CAROLINE. Retains some charm, thanks to Sex and the City heroine Carrie Bradshaw, but was last stylish in the disco era. Carey, Carree, Carrey, Carri, Carria, Carry, Cary, Kari, Karri.

CARSON. Scottish and Irish, ‘son of the marsh dwellers’. Very popular surname choice – at least as a boy’s name – beginning to catch on for girls. Carsen, Carsin, Carsyn, Karsen, Karsin, Karson, Karsyn.

CARTER. English occupational name, ‘cart maker or driver’. One of the megapopular Wasp-ish surname names for boys just dipping its toe into the girls’ pool.

CARYN. Danish variation of KAREN. Modernised spelling not enough to revive Karen. Caren, Carren, Carrin, Carryn, Caryna, Caryne, Carynn.

CARYS. (KAR-is) Welsh, ‘love’. Common in Wales, this name was introduced elsewhere when Welsh-born Catherine Zeta-Jones and husband Michael Douglas chose it for their daughter. Caris, Caryse, Ceris, Cerys.

CASCADE. Word name. It’s a nature name evocative of waterfalls. But in the US it’s also a washing-up detergent.

CASEY. Irish, ‘brave in battle’. One of the original unisex Irish surname names, energetic Casey bounced onto the scene in the 1960s, then peaked in the 1980s for both boys and girls. Cacey, Caci, Cacie, Cacy, Caesi, Caisee, Caisie, Caisey, Caisi, Caisie, Casce, Casci, Cascy, Casi, Casie, Casse, Cassee, Cassey, Cassye, Casy, Cayce, Caycee, Caycey, Cayci, Caycie, Cayse, Caysee, Caysey, Caysi, Caysie, Caysy, Cazzi, Kacey, Kacie, Kacy, Kacyee, Kasey, Kaycee, Kaycey, Kayci, Kaycie, Kaysee, Kaysey, Kaysi, Kaysie, Kaysy, Kaysyee.

CASHMERE. Word name. Soft, luxurious – and out of the ordinary.

CASS. Diminutive of CASSANDRA. Once tied to the unfortunate Mama Cass, still feels a bit flimsy to stand on its own. Cassee, Cassey, Cassi, Cassii, Cassy, Casy, Kass, Kassi, Kassie, Kassy.

CASSANDRA. Greek, ‘prophetess’. The name of the mythological sibyl condemned never to be believed has been used for exotic characters in movies and soap operas. Ethereal and delicate, it was well used in the 1990s, but is now descending in popularity. Casandera, Casandra, Casandre, Casandrea, Casandrey, Casandri, Casandria, Casanndra, Casaundra, Casaundre, Casaundri, Casaundria, Casondra, Casondre, Casondri, Casondria, Cass, Cassandre, Cassandry, Cassatindra, Cassaundra, Cassaundre, Cassaundri, Cassi, Cassie, Cassondra, Cassondre, Cassondri, Cassondria, Cassundra, Cassundre, Cassundri, Cassundrai, Kasandera, Kassandra, Kassi, Kassie, Kassy, Sande, Sandee, Sandera, Sandi, Sandie, Sandy, Saundra, Sohndra, Sondra, Zandra.

CASSIA. Greek, ‘cinnamon’. It’s rare to find a name that’s truly unusual yet has a stylish feel. This one has the added attraction of the sweet smell of cinnamon. Casia, Casiah, Cass, Cassa, Casya.

CASSIDY. Irish ‘curly-haired’. This one has fallen off its peak. Casadee, Casadi, Casadie, Casidee, Casidi, Casidy, Cass, Cassaday, Cassadee, Cassadey, Cassadi, Cassadie, Cassadina, Cassady, Cassandre, Cassandri, Cassandry, Cassaundra, Casseday, Cassi, Cassiddy, Cassidee, Cassidey, Cassidi, Cassidie, Cassie, Cassity, Cassondra, Kassadey, Kassidy, Kassodey. International: Caiside (Irish).

CASSIE. Diminutive of CASSANDRA. Though not much in use, still retains a cozy Little House on the Prairie-type pioneer feel.

CASSIOPEIA. (kass-ee-OH-pee-uh) Greek mythology name. This name of a mythological mother who became a stellar constellation is challenging but intriguing, and has all those softening Cass nicknames available. Cassio, Cassiopia, Kassiopeia, Kassiopia.

CATALINA. Spanish variation of CATHERINE, place name. This name of an island in sight of Los Angeles makes an attractive and newly stylish variation on the overused Catherine or Caitlin. Cataleen, Catalena, Catalene, Catalia, Catalin, Catalyn, Catalyna, Cateline.

CATERINA. Italian variation of KATHERINE. If your ancestry is Italian, you may want to consider this elegant twist on a classic.

CATHERINE. Greek, ‘pure’. One of the oldest and most consistently well-used female names, with endless variations and nicknames. The C form feels more gently old-fashioned and feminine than the more popular K versions. Most stylish nickname right now: Kate…or Cate, à la Blanchett. Caitlinn, Caity, Caren, Carri, Carrin, Caryn, Carynn, Cass, Cassey, Cassi, Cassie, Cataina, Cataleena, Catarena, Cate, Caterin, Caterine, Catey, Catha, Cathaleen, Cathaline, Catharen, Catharin, Catharyn, Catharyna, Catharyne, Cathe, Cathee, Cathelin, Cathenne, Catheren, Catherene, Catheria, Catherin, Catherina, Catherinn, Catheryn, Cathey, Cathi, Cathie, Cathirin, Cathiryn, Cathleen, Cathlene, Cathline, Cathrinn, Cathryn, Catina, Catlaina, Catreeka, Catreena, Catrelle, Catrice, Catricia, Catrika, Catrine, Kait, Kaitey, Kaitie, Kaitlin, Kaitlinne, Kaitrin, Kaitrine, Kaitrinna, Kaitriona, Kaitrionagh, Kaity, Kat, Kataleen, Katalina, Katchen, Kate, Katee, Katelle, Katey, Katha, Katharyn, Katherin, Katherina, Katherine, Katheryn, Katherynn, Kathi, Kathie, Kathileen, Kathiryn, Kathleen, Kathlene, Kathleyn, Kathline, Kathrine, Kathrinna, Kathryn, Kathryne, Kathy, Kathyleen, Kathyrine, Katica, Katie, Katina, Katinka, Trina, Trinette.

CATHLEEN. Spelling variation of KATHLEEN. Way more unusual, and distinctive, than the now-cliched K version. Caithlyn, Cathaleen, Cathelin, Cathelina, Cathelyn, Cathi, Cathleana, Cathleene, Cathlene, Cathleyn, Cathlin, Cathline, Cathlyn, Cathlyne, Cathlynn, Cathy, Catleen, Catlin, Catline.