Names That Are Variations

  1. Alberte
    • Origin:

      Nordic variation of Alberta
    • Description:

      Good choice if you want to avoid connections with the Canadian province, but the confusing spelling is probably not worth the hassle.
  2. Aaprahami
    • Origin:

      Finnish variation of Abraham, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "father of multitudes"
    • Description:

      Aaprahami is unlikely to catch on in the US. Nickname Hami is more usable.
  3. Pascoe
    • Origin:

      English and Cornish variation of Pascale
    • Meaning:

      "Easter"
    • Description:

      Updates the old religious day name.
  4. Pjetur
    • Origin:

      Icelandic variation of Peter, English from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "rock"
    • Description:

      Currently the most common variation of Peter in Iceland for baby boys — the other being Pétur.
  5. Kisha
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Keziah
    • Description:

      Rather than simplifying matters, this spelling only complicates them.
  6. Yudita
    • Origin:

      Russian variation of Judith
    • Description:

      The original is so out of style that this Olde World version sounds almost cool.
  7. Prokhor
    • Origin:

      Russian variation of Prochorus, Latin from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "leader of the dance"
    • Description:

      The use of Prokhor in Russia was in part inspired by St. Prochorus, a deacon in the New Testament.
  8. Priidik
    • Origin:

      Estonian variation of Frederick, German
    • Meaning:

      "peaceful ruler"
    • Description:

      The Estonian translation of Frederick. Priit, the short form, is more common.
  9. Alfonsine
    • Origin:

      German, feminine variation of Alphonse
    • Description:

      Also a town in Italy, this name could find use as a feminine tribute to an Alphonso in the family.
  10. Jerneja
    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Jernej, Slovene
    • Meaning:

      "son of the furrow"
    • Description:

      The feminine form of Jernej, the Slovene variation of Bartholomew.
  11. Caeser
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of the original Caesar
  12. Evronie
    • Origin:

      French variation of Apronia
    • Description:

      Evronie is an alluring variation of the German Apronia — and also the name of a German saint in the 6th century.
  13. Kiza
    • Origin:

      Russian variation of Kitsa, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "of the lord"
    • Description:

      This rare Russian name ultimately derives from the masculine Greek name Kyriakos.
  14. Fernande
    • Origin:

      French, feminine variation of Ferdinand
    • Description:

      A dark-haired femme fatale choice.
  15. Phibah
    • Origin:

      American variation of Afua, Akan, Ghanaian
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  16. Letícia
    • Origin:

      Portuguese variation of Letitia, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "joy, gladness"
    • Description:

      Portuguese variation of Letitia.
  17. Oracia
    • Origin:

      Spanish, feminine variation of Horace
    • Description:

      Rarely used aristocratic name with ancient roots and less than appealing sound.
  18. Roos
    • Origin:

      Dutch variation of Rose, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "rose"
    • Description:

      A Roos by any other name smells as sweet.
  19. Mattitia
    • Origin:

      Judeo-Italian variation of Mattityahu, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"
  20. Jazon
    • Origin:

      Polish and Croation variation of Jason
    • Description:

      Unless you come from Polish or Croation stock, we're not sure the pronunciation confusion is worth it - we'd just stick with Jason.