Names I'm thinking about.
Emmanuel - I would use this if I didn't know a truly obnoxious one
Ira - love the meaning and sound.
Nathan - simple and unpretentious
Soren - cool and unexpected
Joan - I would happily use this. It's gorgeous, classic and I love Joan of Arc
Katarina - this is actually on our short list, along with Miriam and Margaret
Therese / Theresa - unexpected for an infant, great history, excellent namesakes
Theda - I have always loved this name
Note: besides Katarina none of these names are in the running. We've chosen Margaret, Miriam or Katarina for a girl, Thomas nn Tommy for a boy.