Names That Are Variations
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Elías
Icelandic variation of Elias, Greek
"Yahweh is God"
The form of Elias used in Iceland, where it currently ranks in the Top 50.
Ami
Japanese, Sanskrit, or variation of Amy
"second beauty; second ocean; second truth; nectar; beloved"
A multicultural unisex choice that peaked for girls at the same time as Amy. Ami is also the French word for "friend."
Elsabet
Amharic, Ethiopian variation of Elizabeth
"pledged to God"
Countless variations of Elizabeth have been used around the world for centuries, from Elspeth to Isabella to Betty. Elsabet is a version that is popular in Ethiopia, often with the sweet and stylish…
Roronoa
Japanese variation of l'Ollonais, French surname
"from Les Sables-d'Olonne"
Roronoa was created for the pirate-themed anime series One Piece . Roronoa is the Japanese pronunciation of l'Ollonais, the name of notable pirate Francois l'Ollonais. The historical pirate was born…
Tamari
Georgian variation of Tamar, Hebrew
"date palm tree"
Tamar is a feminine Hebrew name, but this variation is used on girls and boys in the US. Tamari is also the name of a Japanese condiment similar to soy sauce.
Lans
Dutch variation of Lanzo, German
"land"
Lans is the Dutch variation of the German name Lanzo, which is also the origin of Lance.
Layke
Spelling variation of Lake, nature name
Layke is one of the names of the Waldrop sextuplets: Layke Bryars. Though this Layke happens to be a boy, the nature name works equally well for girls.
Jeremiasz
Polish variation of Jeremiah, Hebrew
"appointed by God"
Yoadan
Amharic variation of Jehoaddan, Hebrew
"God delights"
Yoadan is the Amharic form of the biblical name Jehoaddan — a queen of Israel. Yoadan debuted on the charts in 2021, likely due to Ethiopian influencer Yoadan Ephrem.
Mirosław
Polish variation of Miroslav, Slavic
"peace and glory"
Furkan
Turkish variation of Furqan, Arabic
"proof, testament"
The Turkish transcription of Furqan, another name for the Quran.
Mottel
Yiddish variation of Mordecai, Hebrew
"follower of Marduk"
Mottel, also spelled Motl or Motel, was once a common Yiddish name in Ashkenazi Jewish communities. It's never been recorded on the US charts, but the feminine variation, Mattel, is beginning to rise…
Jędrzej
Polish variation of Andrew, Greek
"strong and manly"
An Old Polish form of Andrew that has ranked in the charts in Poland since at least 2000. A recent year saw it feature in the Top 150, just outranked by the alternative spelling Andrzej.
Brunon
Polish variation of Bruno, German
"brown"
Davi
Portuguese variation of David, Hebrew
"beloved"
Davi is a Portuguese variant of David, meaning 'beloved'. It is especially popular in Brazil, where it ranks in the Top 10 names for boys. A rising star in the UK in 2023, Davi was also given to…
Holston
Place name, American variation of Holstein, German
"dwellers in the wood"
Holston is a uniquely Southern place name — that of a river, lake, and mountain in Tennessee, as well as a town in Virginia. Holston was first used for the river, previously called the Cherokee…
Eliška
Czech and Slovak variation of Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
A perennial favorite in the Czech Republic, Eliška has been the Number 1 name since 2011.
Adéla
Czech variation of Adela, German
"noble"
Adela is a common girls' name throughout Europe — this version is authentically Czech.
Ožbej
Slovene variation of Oswald, English
"divine power"
Ožbej broke into the Slovenian charts in 2004 but has been given to, at most, 52 boys in a single year (2012).
Natálie
Czech variation of Natalia, Latin
"birthday [of the Lord]"
Although it looks more like Natalie to an English speaker, this Czech name is pronounced closer to the original Natalia.