By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Elaboration of Ruth or variation of Ruthetta, Hebrew
"friend"
A variety of Ruth-elaborations have appeared in the US stats over the years, including Ruthetta, Ruthie, Ruthanne, and Ruthella, but surprisingly, Ruthette has never been given to more than five…
Diminutive of Zechariah or similar, variation of Zeki, Hebrew, Albanian, Turkish
"He has remembered; clever, intelligent"
A multicultural choice that can be used as a nickname, a given name, and a surname, Zeka might appeal to those who enjoy names such as Sacha, Mika, and Luka, and to those who like Hezekiah and…
Irish variation of Máire or Mary, Spanish place name, Zulu, Sotho, Lala
"beloved, bitter; estate of Modius, estate of measure; spirit, wind"
A multicultural choice with a distinctive sound, Moya may appeal as a unique alternative to Maia/Maya or Mia. Given to a handful of girls each year in the US, it is more commonly heard in the UK or…
Brazilian and Portuguese variation of Aginald, Germanic
"powerful blade"
More familiar perhaps than its Germanic relative, Agnaldo blends the elements agin and walt meaning "blade, edge" and "power, authority" respectively. A Top 1000 in Brazil since the beginning of the…
Modern invention or variation of Kiersten, Keirsey, Kearsey, Pierce, or Keir
A spiky, contemporary feeling choice that may derive from a number of sources, including: the feminine Kiersten ("a Christian"), the Irish Keirsey (a topographic name from the Norman period), the…
Finnish variation of Arthur, Celtic
"bear"
Arto is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Finnish, it derives from the name Arthur, meaning "bear" or "stone." It's also used in Armenian communities, where it may be short for…
Georgian, Kazakh, Azerbaijani, and Russian variation of Golnar, Persian
"pomegranate flower"
Strong, floral, and distinctive, Gulnara is a Georgian form of Golnar, and an alternative transcription of Gülnara, Gülnarə, and Gölnara. Blending gol and nar meaning "pomegranate" and "flower"…
Swedish and Finnish variation of Serapia, Greek, Egyptian
"mighty, eye"
Also spelled as Serafiia, this name is a variation of Serapia, itself derived from Serapis, a Greco-Egyptian god, formed by fusing the sacred bull Apis with the god of the dead, Osiris. It is notably…
Spelling variation of Gina, English, Hindi
"well born, farmer, pure, queen; to live"
Used as a spelling variation of Gina, a short form of Eugenia, Georgina, Regina, Virginia, and similar, Jeena is also a Hindi name, derived ultimately from Sankrit, with the lively meaning "to live".
Spanish and Portuguese variation of Hannibal, Phoenician
"my grace is Ba'al"
Hannibal might be ever be connected to the fictional cannibal, Hannibal Lecter, to English ears, but this Spanish and Portuguese form provides a degree of remove from the association. Familiar (but…
Latin American Spanish variation of Irene, Greek
"peace"
A variation of the classic Irene, predominantly used in Peru, Venezuela, and Mexico, Yrene also appears in Sarah J. Maas's Throne of Glass series. Typically pronounced as ee-REH-neh, the book…
English surname or variation of Suede
"soft leather material; Swedish; swath, track"
Combining the sounds of Sage, Sadie, and Jade, and gender neutral vibes of Quinn and Blake, Swade might be one to watch out for in coming years. It can be viewed in two ways: a respelling of word…
Combination of Li and Eli or variation of Liel, Hebrew
"my God"
Melodic in sound, spiritual in meaning, Lieli is a rare Hebrew name, used as a variation of Liel or a blending of Li and Eli, which get you the same meaning. It is also the name of a village in…
French variation of Inmaculada, Spanish
"immaculate"
A rare French word name, used as a variant of the Spanish Inmaculada, Immaculée is given to celebrate the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary. Predominantly used in French-speaking countries in…
French variation of Baldwin, German
"brave friend"
Essentially the French equivalent of Baldwin, this name carries strong historical significance, particularly in Belgium where multiple kings have borne the name. The most notable was King Baudouin I…
Catalan variation of Estelle, French
"star"
Sounds just like its cognate Estelle, but with a more streamlined spelling.
Greek variation of Pascal, "of the Passover; Easter"
"of the Passover; Easter"
English variation of Chablis, French
"fallen wood"
Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse, it did.
Spelling variation of Wilfred, English
"desires peace"
Wilfrid is a distinguished masculine name of Anglo-Saxon origin, combining the elements "will" (determination or desire) and "frid" (peace), creating the meaningful combination "desires peace" or…
Spanish variation of Ralph
"wolf counsel"
