Names That Are Variations
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Julissa
Spanish variation of Julia
"youthful or sky father"
Julissa is a Spanish version of Julia used mostly in Latin America. It peaked in the 1990s and early 2000s and now hovers near the bottom of the Top 1000.
Hajra
Urdu variation of Hagar, Hebrew
"flight; forsaken"
Phibbi
American variation of Afua, Akan, Ghanaian
"born on Friday"
Phibbi is one of the African day names that was commonly used among enslaved people in America, along with variations Phebe, Phibba, and Phibah. These names derive from Afua, reserved for girls born…
Birna
Feminine variation of Bjorn, Swedish
"bear"
Birna is unlikely to be a hit in the US, but it's a current favorite in Iceland. Birna is also used in Finland and Scandinavia.
Lluisa
Catalan feminine variation of Louis
"renowned warrior"
Neizan
Spanish variation of Nathan, Hebrew
"given"
Spanish spelling of the Hebrew classic that might prove confusing to non-Spanish speakers.
Erazem
Slovene variation of Erasmus, Greek
"beloved, desired"
Erasmus may be out of fashion in the English-speaking world, but in Slovenia, Erazem is a fashionable riser.
Hümeyra
Turkish variation of Humayra, Arabic
"red"
A common name among Turkey's Muslim population.
Ene
Estonian variation of Anne, English
"grace"
Although the origins of Ene aren't entirely certain, it is likely to have ultimately derived from Anne, meaning "grace."
Lucija
Slovene and Croatian variation of Lucia, Italian
"light"
Form of Lucia currently popular in Slovenia and Croatia.
Phibba
American variation of Afua, Akan, Ghanaian
"born on Friday"
Phibba, Phibah, Phibbi, and Phebe were common names among enslaved people in America. They derive from Afua, the traditional Akan name for girls born on a Friday. They were often Anglicized as Phoebe.
Veridiana
Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian variation of Viridiana, Latin
"green"
A rarer variant of Viridiana, this name is a frilly yet strong sounding choice that may appeal as verdant option for a spring or summer baby. It could also intrigue those who want a rarer alternative…
Maciej
Polish variation of Matthew, Hebrew
"gift of God"
The pronunciation barrier looms large, but Maciej has such a pleasant sound, we think it deserves a second look. Maciej was previously a Top 10 name in its native Poland but has been gradually…
Vivienna
American variation of Viviana, Latin
"life"
Vivienna could be viewed as a Viviana variant or a combination of the names Vivian and Vienna.
Lumme
Estonian variation of Lumi, Finnish
"snow"
Tiia
Finnish variation of Dorothea, Greek
"gift of God"
The Finnish cognate of Thea, from Dorothea.
Tarja
Finnish variation of Daria, Persian, Latin from Greek
"kingly; possesses well"
The Finnish translation of Daria. In Finland, Taru is commonly used as a nickname for Tarja.
Karo
Finnish variation of Caro, English
"free man"
Seen in Nordic countries as a nickname for Karolina or Karl.
Natalja
Estonian variation of Natalia, Latin
"birthday of the Lord"
The most common form of Natalia in Estonia, where there is a strong Russian influence on baby names.
Thayer
French variation of Taylor
"tailor"
Thayer sounds like a modern update '90s success-story Taylor — although it's much rarer and will likely never reach Taylor's heights. It is also reminiscent of currently trendy Thea, which could also…