Names That Are Variations
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Cassio
Italian variation of Cassius
"hollow"
Cassio is a notable Shakespearean name that's a member of the ever-more-popular Cassius family of names. Cassio was Othello's young, good-looking, and flirtatious lieutenant.
Françoise
French variation of Frances
"from France; free man"
In France it's sometimes bestowed as a patriotic gesture; in English-speaking places it has an air of genteel sophistication.
Nikita
Russian, Sanskrit
"victor; house"
Sharp and spiky with international potential, as a feminine name, Nikita has its roots in Hindi, Marathi, and ultimately Sanskrit. It comes from niketa , meaning "home, habitation", and may also be…
Chace
Spelling variation of Chase, French
"to hunt"
This unusual spelling was introduced via the hot young star of Gossip Girl , Chace (born Christopher Chace) Crawford, and experienced some mass interest, though it has fallen down the charts since it…
Nicola
German; English, from Greek
"people of victory"
Nicola, an elegant Latinate feminization of Nicholas, has long been standard issue for English girls but for some reason has never voyaged across the Atlantic, which we consider a pity, especially as…
Kristian
Danish, Albanian, Breton, Bulgarian, Danish, Estonian, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish variation of Christian
Variation of Christian.
Cristiano
Italian and Portuguese variation of Christian
Variation of the popular religious name, boosted by megastar Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo.
Kristopher
Variation of Christopher
Not as familiar and easy as Christopher, not as unusual and interesting as Christoph or Krzysztof.
Cristopher
Spelling variation of Christopher
Much, much less popular variation of the ever popular Christopher.
Fanchon
French variation of Frances
"from France; free man"
Fanchon is a sweet and affectionate Gallic choice.
Ciro
Italian variation of Cyrus
This name of an old Hollywood nightclub still retains a spark of glamour.
Claus
Scandinavian and German variation of Nicolas
A very Christmas-y Christmas baby name , that may avoid the Santa image by instead adopting the alternative spelling Klaus.
Anouk
Dutch and French variation of Anna
"grace"
Anouk, made famous by French actress Anouk Aimée, is a singular name with a lovely sound and a Bohemian feel. Anouk Aimée was born as Francoise, but adopted the first name of the character she played…
Clemente
Spanish, Portuguese, Italian
"mild, merciful"
A more romantic form of old school Clement, which ranks in the Top 100 boy names in Chile. Clemente, like Clement, derives from the Late Latin name Clemens, the name of 14 popes and several saints.
Klemens
German and Swedish variation of Clement
Soft, gentle, and non-Germanic, but the final s almost makes it sound plural.
Kody
Spelling variation of Cody
Both Kody and Cody — shining stars of the 90s — are in decline, although more people are choosing Cody than Kody.
Colbee
English variation of Colby; Australian Aboriginal
Colbee was a warrior of the Gadigal clan in Sydney when the British First Fleet arrived in 1788. He was captured but later escaped.
Kálmán
Hungarian variation of Colman
One of the few stylish names, along with Roman and Truman, that end in man.
Nichelle
American, contemporary variation of Michelle
A modern twist on Michelle spotlighted by Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols.
Neala
Feminine variation of Neal
"champion, or cloud"
Female form of Neal, now more popular in Ireland than its male counterpart.