By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Judeo-Italian variation of Clementia, Latin
"mild, merciful"
This beautiful variation of the trendy Clementine has an Italian flair, and is nowhere to be seen in the US charts.
Judeo-Italian variation of Jamila, Arabic
"beautiful"
A beautiful Judeo-Italian name that is pronounced rhyming with Camilla.
Judeo-Italian variation of Gemella, Italian
"twin"
More distinct than the upward-trending Gemma.
Icelandic variation of Theodore, Greek
"gift of god"
The Icelandic form of Theodore, currently ranking in the Top 50 over there.
Judeo-Italian variation of Malka, Hebrew
"queen"
A short and simple name used by Jewish Italian families.
Judeo-Italian variation of Viola, Latin
"violet"
More distinct than Violet, Viola, or Violeta — Violina has an indisputably beautiful and romantic sound.
Slovene and Croatian variation of Blaise, French
"to lisp, stammer"
Once a Top 15 name in Slovenia, now at risk of falling out of the Top 100. In Slovene, the Ž is pronounced like an English ZH.
Slavic variation of Catherine, Greek
"pure"
Variation of Ekaterina, and close to the name's earliest known form. The original meaning is obscure, but one theory is that it derives from Hekateros, a minor Greek god of a folk dance. The name was…
Judeo-Italian variation of Isaac, Hebrew
"laughter"
Judeo-Italian variation of Yehudah, Hebrew
"praised"
Judeo-Italian variation of Esmeralda, Spanish and Portuguese
"emerald"
The more streamlined version Esmeralda may work better in the States, but Smeralda is an intriguing variation.
Icelandic variation of Olaf, Norse
"ancestor's relic"
The Icelandic form of Olaf — significantly less snowman-like while still maintaining the wintery feel.
Judeo-Italian variation of Zadok, Hebrew
"righteous"
Variation of Dulcinea, Spanish
"sweetness"
Dulcinia is a rare variation of this name from Don Quixote . Neither variation was used for any baby girls in the US last year.
Judeo-Italian variation of Giacobbe
"supplanter"
Similar sounding to the English Jacoby, but with a Judeo-Italian flair. Might cause a few pronunciation and spelling issues, but a lovely name nonetheless.
Judeo-Italian variation of Jacob, Hebrew
Judeo-Italian variation of Yekutiel, Hebrew
"preservation of God; congregation of God"
Judeo-Italian variation of Ephraim
"fruitful, fertile, productive"
Ephraim is one of many Biblical names ripe for revival, and Epriam is an interesting variation as well.
Judeo-Italian variation of Maimun, Arabic
"luck, good fortune"
Judeo-Italian variation of Mattityahu, Hebrew
"gift of God"
The Judeo-Italian form of an ancient relative of Matthew, Mattitia may also be spelled as Mattatia. It is notably associated with a 2nd-century (BC) priest who helped to lead the Maccabean revolt to…
