By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Slovak, variation of Paul
"small"
The Slovak form of the Biblical name Paul was notably worn by 18th century scientist and scholar Pavol Adami, one of the first veterinarians.
French variation of Virginia, Latin
"virginal, pure"
Say Virginie they way they do in Paris -- VAIR-zhin-ee -- and it sounds elegant and appealing. But Americans might pronounce it like virgin-y, which is a no-go.
Hungarian, Irish variation of Kevin
"small rock; gentle, beloved"
Feminine variation of Adolf, German
"noble wolf"
Adolfa is the feminine form of Adolf, a Germanic name composed of elements meaning 'noble' and 'wolf.' Despite its ancient noble origins dating back to several medieval European rulers, the name's…
Scottish variation of Donald
"proud chief"
Donal is, yes, just Donald with the final d cut off, but that somehow gives it a jauntier, fresher feel. Donal Logue is a Canadian actor and Donal Skehan is an Irish cookbook author.
French and Portuguese variation of Andrew
"strong and manly"
Andre is traditionally a male name, but it is not completely unknown for girls. Think of it as an abbreviation of Andrea and it makes more sense.
Spelling variation of Megan, Welsh diminutive of Margaret
"pearl"
Meghann is one of the many variations of Megan, this one introduced by lovely White Lotus actress Meghann Fahy.
Spanish; Portuguese; Irish, variation of Thomas
"twin"
Tomás is one of the most popular names in Portugal, also used in Spanish-speaking countries and recently gaining popularity in Ireland, where it's the traditional spelling of Thomas.
English variation of Aubrey
"elf ruler"
A rarely used elaboration of Aubrey.
Spelling variation of Marion, English and French diminutive of Marie,"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Variant of Marion, a name that maybe surprisingly is used for twice as many girls as boys -- about 120 to 60 -- in the US. Surprisingly, Marion hung on longer to the boys' Top 1000, until the late…
Dutch, variation of Maximilian,"greatest"
"greatest"
A variation of Latin Maximilian used in the Netherlands.
Bulgarian variation of Petra or Peter, Greek
"stone"
Petya is a popular name in its native Bulgaria, where according to a 2016 study, it was the 9th most used feminine name among women of all ages. While it hasn't made the Top 10 in recent years, it…
French variation of Victoria, Latin
"victory"
Victorine is appealing if you know it's an authentic vintage French girls' name, less so if you assume it's an awkward feminization, ala Davette or Richardine.
Short form of Frederica, feminine variation of Frederick, German
"peaceful ruler"
Fredi is a spelling that can be used for either gender, but it is usually a diminutive form of Frederica, Frederika, or Winifred. With its cheerful ending 'i,' Fredi has a friendly, approachable…
Swedish feminine variation of Benedict; "blessed"
"blessed"
Likely adapted from the Swedish feminine form of Benedict, Bengta - or possibly transferred from the Hungarian Benedek - Benke feels fresh and energetic.
Malayalam variation of Cyriacus, Greek
"of the lord"
English variation of Diane, French from Latin
"divine"
Dyan is an early 'creative spelling' publicized by actress Dyan Cannon, but a creative spelling can't revive an uncreative name. Modern parents would much prefer the classic Diana.
Danish variation of Katherine or Karen
"pure"
Karin was a fairly popular spelling variation of Karen in the US but fell off the Top 1000 in the late 80s, as Karen's popularity wained. Today, the Karen meme interferes with the otherwise appealing…
