Names That Are Variations
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Nettie
English, diminutive of names ending in -ette or -etta, or variation of Neta, Hebrew
"plant"
You may never have known a Nettie personally, but there well might be one hidden in your family history, considering that she was a Top 100 name until 1901 and stayed on the Social Security list…
Aaro
Finnish variation of Aaron, Hebrew
"high mountain; exalted, enlightened"
Classic Finnish name also found in neighboring Estonia.
Inessa
Russian variation of Ines; Spanish from Greek
"pure, chaste"
Inessa is a truly multi-cultural name, heard in Spain, Germany and Russia, and is related to the names Agnes and Ines/Inez. The singer who goes by the single name Inessa is German.
Linde
Dutch variation of Linda, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian
"pretty"
A popular and stylish choice in The Netherlands where it ranked in the Top 100 in a recent year, Linde has a sleek look and a pretty meaning. Pronounced just like Linda, it may feel dated in the US…
Thym
Spelling variation of Thyme, nature name
Fragrant herb often used for cooking, but scarcely as a name.
Gréta
Hungarian and Icelandic variation of Greta, German
"pearl"
Cyd
Short form of Cydney, spelling variation of Sydney, French
"Saint-Denis"
This unusual spelling of a simple name is notable as the name of dancer Cyd Charisse, whose given name was Tula Ellice but whose brother's mispronunciation of Sis begat Sid. Famed dance teacher…
Lyrica
American variation of Lyric, Greek
"lyre"
Lyrica has a nice, melodious sound — which is exactly what Pfizer thought when coming up with their trade name for the drug Pregabalin.
Tarik
Turkish, Bosnian variation of Tariq, Arabic
"the one who knocks at the door"
This bold and straightforward name is a common variant of Tariq in Turkey and Bosnia and is used as an alternate spelling in Arabic-speaking countries. In Arabic, Tariq was historically used in…
Yuval
Hebrew variation of Jubal, Latin
"stream"
Although it's a variation of the masculine name Jubal, modern Israelis have taken to using Yuval for girls as well.
Giacinda
Italian variation of Jacinta, Spanish from Greek flower name
"hyacinth"
New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Barrett made this lovely and unusual flower name familiar to English speakers. Giacinda is the Italian version.
Kooper
English, variation of Cooper
"barrel maker"
This spelling of the popular surname ranks just inside the Top 1000.
Louna
French variation of Luna, Latin
"moon"
The modern French take on Luna, ranking in the French Top 100, but sure to cause confusion in the US.
Domenico
Spanish, Italian variation of Dominic, Latin
"belonging to the Lord"
Romantic and artistic Domenico is ripe for the picking as a relatively rare name that fits in with current favorites such as Leonardo and Emiliano. Domenico is the name of many great creatives…
Julijana
Slavic variation of Juliana, Latin
"youthful"
Form of Juliana used in countries including the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Serbia, and Macedonia.
Margret
Scandinavian, Icelandic variation of Margaret
"pearl"
Popular Margaret variant in Nordic countries, often spelled Margrét.
Taina
Tupi, Finnish variation of Tatiana, Russian
"morning star; secret"
A pretty, multicultural choice, Taina has its origins in South America and in Europe. As a Tupi name, Taina (also written as Tainá) means "morning star" and has been a popular choice in Brazil since…
Balázs
Hungarian variation of Blaise, French
"to lisp, stammer"
Anastasija
Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Serbian, variation of Anastasia, Greek
"resurrection"
Common form of Anastasia in many European countries.
Feliks
Russian, Slovene and Polish variation of Felix, Latin
"happy, fortunate"
An Eastern European variation of the cheerful Felix, Feliks is a popular choice in Poland, and ranked in the Top 100 in a recent year. Associated with good fortune and good luck, this form would be…