Names That Are Variations
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Jrue
Modern invented, variation of Drew
This phonetic spelling of Drew is on the rise for boys, but was also given to 50 girls in 2022.
Jaśmina
Polish variation of Jasmine
"jasmine"
The Polish form of the floral Jasmine, ultimately from the Persian yāsamīn . A fast rising name in Poland in the early 2020s, 2024 saw it rank in the Top 50 for the first time.
Yasemin
Turkish variation of Jasmine
"gift from God"
Form of Jasmine commonly used in Turkey.
Romary
French variation of Romaric, German, and Scottish surname
"famously strong"
Romy lovers, here's a new one for you! Romary is a surname with French and Scottish roots and has historically been a masculine given name in France. It would be a great choice on either sex, but…
Oktawia
Polish variation of Octavia, Latin
"eighth"
Liliána
Hungarian variation of Liliana
"lily"
Emília
Portuguese, Hungarian, and Slovak variation of Emilia, Latin
"rival"
Zala
Ethiopian or Slovene variation of Rozalija
"a people from southwest Ethiopia; rose"
Simple but sultry.
Ainoa
Basque, variation of Ainhoa
"one of the fertile earth"
This beautiful Basque name is sitting just inside the Top 1000 with its more popular spelling, Ainhoa. Ainhoa is the name of the French town where a vision of the Virgin Mary is said to have…
Phillis
Spelling variation of Phyllis, Greek
"green bough"
The Phillis spelling of this once-popular name lives on thanks to Phillis Wheatley, the first African-American to publish a book of poetry, in the 18th century.
Lutza
Russian variation of Louise, feminine variation of Louis, German and French
"renowned warrior"
Lutza is largely unknown in the English-speaking world and might remain that way, due to its resemblance to klutz.
Geremia
Italian variation of Jeremiah, Hebrew
"appointed by God"
Italian form of Jeremiah, commonly used among Medieval Italian Jews.
Sofiia
Polish and Ukrainian variation of Sophia, Greek
"wisdom"
Alíz
Hungarian variation of Alice, German
"noble"
Alíz is a Top 50 name in Hungary and puts a zippy spin, thanks to that final Z, on the classic Alice. Its similarity to names such as Elise may cause some confusion, but its simplicity makes it a…
Atieno
Feminine variation of Otieno, Luo
"born at night"
Atieno is the feminine equivalent of Otieno, which is now more commonly seen as a surname in Eastern Africa.
Jahzara
American variation of Zara, Hebrew and Arabic
"blooming flower; God remembers"
Züleyha
Turkish variation of Zuleika, Arabic
"fair"
The Turkish transcription of Zuleika, a zippy girl name that deserves much more attention in the US.
Kalena
Hawaiian or Danish variation of Katherine or Karen
"pure"
Kalena is one of those names that has a pleasant-if-synthetic feel. Research turns up a range of origins and meanings, but the most reliable peg it as a derivation of Katherine.
Ambre
French variation of Amber, English word name
In the US Amber is stuck in the '80s, while Ambre is a fresh choice in France.
Emilía
Icelandic variation of Emilia, Latin
"rival"
The Icelandic transcription of Emilia, pronounced with an emphasis on the first syllable.