Names That Are Variations
- Alberte
Origin:
Nordic variation of AlbertaDescription:
Good choice if you want to avoid connections with the Canadian province, but the confusing spelling is probably not worth the hassle.
- Aaprahami
Origin:
Finnish variation of Abraham, HebrewMeaning:
"father of multitudes"Description:
Aaprahami is unlikely to catch on in the US. Nickname Hami is more usable.
- Pascoe
Origin:
English and Cornish variation of PascaleMeaning:
"Easter"Description:
Updates the old religious day name.
- Pjetur
Origin:
Icelandic variation of Peter, English from GreekMeaning:
"rock"Description:
Currently the most common variation of Peter in Iceland for baby boys — the other being Pétur.
- Kisha
Origin:
Spelling variation of KeziahDescription:
Rather than simplifying matters, this spelling only complicates them.
- Yudita
Origin:
Russian variation of JudithDescription:
The original is so out of style that this Olde World version sounds almost cool.
- Prokhor
Origin:
Russian variation of Prochorus, Latin from GreekMeaning:
"leader of the dance"Description:
The use of Prokhor in Russia was in part inspired by St. Prochorus, a deacon in the New Testament.
- Priidik
Origin:
Estonian variation of Frederick, GermanMeaning:
"peaceful ruler"Description:
The Estonian translation of Frederick. Priit, the short form, is more common.
- Alfonsine
Origin:
German, feminine variation of AlphonseDescription:
Also a town in Italy, this name could find use as a feminine tribute to an Alphonso in the family.
- Jerneja
Origin:
Feminine variation of Jernej, SloveneMeaning:
"son of the furrow"Description:
The feminine form of Jernej, the Slovene variation of Bartholomew.
- Caeser
Origin:
Spelling variation of the original Caesar
- Evronie
Origin:
French variation of AproniaDescription:
Evronie is an alluring variation of the German Apronia — and also the name of a German saint in the 6th century.
- Kiza
Origin:
Russian variation of Kitsa, GreekMeaning:
"of the lord"Description:
This rare Russian name ultimately derives from the masculine Greek name Kyriakos.
- Fernande
Origin:
French, feminine variation of FerdinandDescription:
A dark-haired femme fatale choice.
- Phibah
Origin:
American variation of Afua, Akan, GhanaianMeaning:
"born on Friday"Description:
Commonly Anglicized as Phoebe, Phibah and variations such as Phibbi, Phebe, and Phibba, were used among enslaved people for daughters born on a Friday.
- Letícia
Origin:
Portuguese variation of Letitia, LatinMeaning:
"joy, gladness"Description:
Portuguese variation of Letitia.
- Oracia
Origin:
Spanish, feminine variation of HoraceDescription:
Rarely used aristocratic name with ancient roots and less than appealing sound.
- Roos
Origin:
Dutch variation of Rose, LatinMeaning:
"rose"Description:
A Roos by any other name smells as sweet.
- Mattitia
Origin:
Judeo-Italian variation of Mattityahu, HebrewMeaning:
"gift of God"
- Jazon
Origin:
Polish and Croation variation of JasonDescription:
Unless you come from Polish or Croation stock, we're not sure the pronunciation confusion is worth it - we'd just stick with Jason.