Kitty, a diminutive of Katherine, is a vintage cutie. Exuding spunk, Kitty offers a quirkier spin on the classic but sometimes boring Katherine. Although it may not age well, a Kitty can always fall back on Katherine or choose another, more mature nickname like Kit, Kat, or Kate.

French version of the Greek Penelope. Pronounced Peh-neh-lope, it is a chic choice; however, it may be prone to mispronunciation in the US. Nevertheless, Pénélope is a fantastic name that can also be shortened to Lola.