By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Finnish variation of Benedict, Latin
"blessed"
A quirky international translation of Benedict.
Polish variation of Blaise, French
"to lisp, stammer"
Swedish variation of Alf, English
"wise counsel"
Alve is rising up the ranks in Sweden, but neither it nor Alf will be featured on American birth certificates anytime soon.
Hungarian variation of Nicholas, Greek
"people of victory"
Finnish variation of Stephen, Greek
"garland, crown"
A lively take on Stephen.
Estonian variation of Matthew, Hebrew
"gift of God"
Friendly and charming international variation of Matthew, common in Estonia.
French variation of Vera, Russian
"faith"
Vérane is a French name largely unknown outside its native shores: No baby girls were given this name in the US last year. But with Vera's steady rise over the past decade or so, Vérane might be…
Finnish variation of Basil, Greek
"regal"
A Gen X name in the Nordic region from which it hails.
Italian variation of Natalia, Russian
"Birthday of the Lord"
The original Russian name is Natalia, the French say Natalie or Noel or Noelle, and the Italians use this gender-neutral name. While Natale and its international cousins is traditionally given to…
French variation of Louis or Lucas
This name, also spelled Loic , is a classic in French-speaking areas but rarely heard elsewhere.
Finnish variation of Reynold
"council power"
An attractive Finnish name with the potential to cross borders.
Turkish variation of Jacob, Hebrew
"supplanter"
A stable classic in Turkey, consistently ranking between the Top 50 and Top 70 for boys.
Hungarian variation of Benjamin, Hebrew
"son of the right hand"
Estonian variation of Ivar, Norse
"yew wood, archer"
Form of Ivar most common in Estonia.
Gemstone name, variation of Hyacinth, English
"blue larkspur; precious stone"
Jacinth is a gemstone of the Zircon variety. The name is related to the floral Hyacinth.
Slovene variation of Matthias, Aramaic
Former Top 5 choice in Slovenia that now sits below the Top 20.
American variation of Kwaku, Ghanaian, Akan
"born on Wednesday"
The form of Kwaku commonly used by enslaved people in America and the Caribbean in the 18th and 19th centuries. Quaco was sometimes nicknamed or Anglicized as Jack, Jacco, or Jacky.
Turkish variation of Faruq, Arabic
"the one who distinguishes between right and wrong"
The form of Faruq most common in Turkey. Ömer Faruk is a popular double-barreled first name for Turkish boys.
Polish variation of Milos, Slavic
"lover of glory"
Irish variation of Noel
"December, Christmas"
Nollaig is a unisex Irish name, created in the 20th century as a translation of the French name Noel. Meaning "Christmas", or more generally "December", it is also used in Irish as the name of the…
