By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Armenian variation of Ziazan
"rainbow"
Fun and zippy Z name with a cute meaning to boot.
Cornish variation of Cadoc, Welsh
"battle"
Whether you choose to end it with a C or a K, Cadok possesses an energy that many parents seek out for their child's name. Welsh Cadoc has a saintly connection, if that sways you either way.
Diminutive of Josefien, Dutch variation of Josephine
"Jehovah increases"
Fien is a popular enough girls' name to make the Top 100 in The Netherlands. Dutch parents love nickname-names taken from the last vs. the first syllable of a name, like Sanne for Susanne or Lotte…
Italian variation of HIlda, German
"battle woman"
The Italian form of Hilda is rarer but sweeter than its mother name, which still isn't ready for revival in the US.
Slovene variation of Matthew, Hebrew
"gift of God"
A classic Slovene choice.
Turkish variation of Ishmael, Hebrew
"God will hear"
Polish variation of Richiza, German
"wealthy"
Richeza was a name that had its heyday in the Middle Ages but has since fallen into disuse. Richeza, and its variation Richenza, were used by the Swedish and Polish royal families. In a modern…
Hungarian variation of Anna; Hindi
"grace; emerald, leaf"
Panna is a name with many allusions — in addition to being a Hungarian variant of Anna (PAWN-naw) and a Hindi gemstone name (PAHN-nah), it is also a serene and sacred city in India and the Italian…
Slovene variation of Giles, Greek
"young goat"
Tilen is the Slovene form of Giles — one of those names that feel ultra-British but is actually Greek in origin.
Hungarian variation of Samuel, Hebrew
"told by God"
Finnish variation of Demus, Icelandic
"victory of the people"
The related name Teemu is the most common of the Teemu/Tiemu/Tiemus/Demus group in the Nordic countries.
Polish variation of Brian, Irish
"strong, virtuous, and honorable"
Masculine variation of Björk, Icelandic
"birch tree"
One of the few masculine names derived from a feminine name, in this case, Bjork.
Portuguese variation of Naomi, Hebrew
"pleasantness"
A classic reimagined. Noemia is a very feminine elaboration of Naomi, also spelled Noémia in Portugal and Noêmia in Brazil.
Spelling variation of Sheila
"blind"
Dutch variation of Linda, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian
"pretty"
A popular and stylish choice in The Netherlands where it ranked in the Top 100 in a recent year, Linde has a sleek look and a pretty meaning. Pronounced just like Linda, it may feel dated in the US…
Spelling variation of Thyme, nature name
Fragrant herb often used for cooking, but scarcely as a name.
Hungarian and Icelandic variation of Greta, German
"pearl"
Short form of Cydney, spelling variation of Sydney, French
"Saint-Denis"
This unusual spelling of a simple name is notable as the name of dancer Cyd Charisse, whose given name was Tula Ellice but whose brother's mispronunciation of Sis begat Sid. Famed dance teacher…
Italian variation of Jacinta, Spanish from Greek flower name
"hyacinth"
New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Barrett made this lovely and unusual flower name familiar to English speakers. Giacinda is the Italian version.
