By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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French variation of Monica
"advisor"
The sort of oh-so-French name that's falling out of favor now.
French variation of Rachel
Elaboration of Rachel sometimes seen in France, but more rarely here.
Spanish variation of Artemis
Artemio gives energy to this august Greek mythological name.
Spelling variation of Chosen, word name
Chozen was the second fastest-rising boys' name of 2023, adding a spin to word name Chosen, another rising star for the 2020s. More name-y perhaps than its traditionally spelled counterpart, Chozen…
Hebrew and German variation of Delilah, Hebrew or Arabic
"delicate"
This spelling of Delilah is disproportionately common among the Amish.
English variation of Katherine, Greek
"pure"
Variation of Katherine.
American variation of Kayla
"laurel, crown, wreath"
A contemporary choice, Kayley blends elements of Kayla, Hayley, Michaela, and Keeley. Likely invented as a variation of Kayla, it can be considered a combination of popular sounds, though it may also…
River name or variation of Roan
"flowing; raven"
The Rhone (or Rhône) river flows through southeastern France, and could make a strong and picturesque name for a baby boy. The root of the river's name is believed to be a Proto-Indo-European word…
Variation of Tara or Tyrone, English, Irish
"rocky hill, elevated place; land of Eoghan"
Taryn is an offshoot of Tara that has a variety of meanings in a variety of cultures. In 1953, Taryn was presented to the public as an invention by actors Tyrone Power and Linda Christian for their…
Spelling variation of Aya or Hindi
"goat"
Sounds like and is often confused with Asia, though it has an air of retro cool via the seminal Steely Dan album. Or, pronounced eye-ah, it can be an alternate spelling of the international favorite…
Italian and Spanish variation of Faust
"fortunate one"
While Faust, who sold his soul to the devil, was anything but fortunate, this Latinate variation is more commonly heard and accepted.
Italian and Spanish variation of Celeste
"heavenly"
We are hearing more of such heavenly names as Celeste and Celia, which opens the door to the range of lovely variations rarely heard before. Celestina is one of them, though given the more accessible…
French
"man from Lucania"
Luc is the sleeker Gallic cousin of Luke, and if you want to know the difference between their pronunciations, just watch Kevin Kline's hilarious description in the film French Kiss. Peter Gabriel…
Spelling variation of Guinevere, Welsh
"white phantom, white wave"
An alternative spelling of the Arthurian Guinevere, which may feel fresher and more contemporary, or just more appealing to those who don't like the Guin- combination. Meaning "white phantom" or…
Spelling variation of Kenley, English
"well-known clearing"
Varying the ending of one of the many very popular -ley names to -lee is one way to make it more unique, but not all that unique. Kenlee was used for about 70 baby girls in the US last year, about…
Feminine variation of Amado, Spanish
"loved"
Amada is an unusual Spanish name that's becoming more famous thanks to Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes, who named their second daughter Amada Lee and their first Esmeralda Amada. Amada was also the name…
Russian or Persian, variation of Daria or feminine form of Darius
"kingly; possessing goodness; the sea"
The beguiling Darya is the name of a character in Tolstoy's Anna Karenina. As a Russian name, it's a spelling variation of Daria, while in Iran, it's a girl's name that means "the sea".
Native American; Italian variation of Jerome
This name of a renowned Apache leader and mystic would be a difficult choice, since it was used as a rallying cry in so many old westerns and by paratroopers jumping out of their planes in World War…
Greek variation of Sapphire, Hebrew jewel name
"sapphire"
Sapphira is a lovely name which unfortunately has an unsavory Biblical history. The New Testament Sapphira was killed by God for lying about a tax payment. There's a Willa Cather novel called…
Czech variation of Veronica
This spelling adds a touch of the unusual to Veronica.
