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I much prefer Tessa to Theresa, which seems very Catholic-saint. Lily names don't appeal at all, and although there are lots of little Lily people running around, Lillian still seems like an elderly aunt.

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My son has a Greek friend named Vera; she pronounces it VERa, not VEERa. Because of her, I'm starting to like it, but only with that sound. I've always seen Vivian as a male name, and Vivianne as pretty darn horrendous. I've always liked Vivien as a girl name, and I don't think it was ever so popular that it became dated; not where I live anyway, though I'd be surprised to meet a young one.