By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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German variation of William
"resolute protection"
This dignified German form of William belonged to two German Emperors and Kings of Prussia, as well as a host of other important historical figures. These include composer (Wilhelm) Richard Wagner,…
Portuguese, Polish, Estonian, Armenian variation of Arthur, Celtic
"bear"
The Arthur variation preferred in Portugal and across much of Eastern Europe. It’s a truly international name, and one that would be easy to wear in the US as well.
Spelling variation of Gavin
Forever to be known as "Gavin-with-a-Y."
Portuguese variation of Joachim, Hebrew
"established by God"
A softer take on Joaquin or a quirkier version of Joachim, depending on how you look at it.
Spelling variation of Carsten
See CARSTEN.
Modern invented name, variation of Kaiser
"king"
Likely another member of the Kaiser, Kyzer, Kaizer, and Kyzir family, Kysir feels especially trendy. It contains the cool Kye sound, has a regal meaning (a la Rex, Kingston, Kingsley, Prince, Reign,…
Italian variation of Leo or Leon
"lion"
An Italian spin on the current European darling Leon, though the final e makes it a tad feminine to the American sensibility.
Hebrew and Hungarian variation of Emily
"rival"
German variation of Moses, Egyptian
"delivered from the water"
Mose is the German variation of Moses, a widely familiar name thanks to the character in the Old Testament. Mose is also used a nickname for Moses. Fans of the American TV series The Office will…
Spelling variation of Cairo, Arabic
"the conqueror"
A fast rising city name and on trend for boys, Kairo has unisex potential too. Similar in sound to Kaia, Kyra, Skyla and Kai, Kairo was chosen by DJ Zinhle and later rapper, AKA, for their daughter,…
Spelling variation of Cameron, Scottish
"crooked nose"
This spelling variation of Cameron was briefly popular for girls back in the late 90s, however, it has since fallen out of favor. While it appears in the Top 1000 for boys in the US, Cameron, Camryn,…
English variation of Katherine, Greek
"pure"
Variation of Katherine.
Spanish variation of Seraphim, Hebrew
"fiery"
Serafin and Seraphim are much less known and used in the US than the feminine forms Serafina and Seraphina, but just as appealing. An out-of-the-box Spanish option with a deep history and an animated…
Spanish variation of Titus
Has diverse associations: the long-term Communist head of Yugoslavia, one of Michael Jackson's older brothers, and an animated Disney character -- none of them a very strong recommendation.
Portuguese and Spanish form of Noelie, French
"Christmas"
This fresh variation of the classic Noel is beginning to rise along with the more familiar Noelle. In 2022, the name nearly quadrupled in popularity in the US and though it declined again in 2023,…
Italian variation of Sabina
Saint Savina of Milan gave comfort to prisoners. Her name is a variation of the Latin Sabina, which refers to the Sabine people. Not completely unknown in the US, there were 25 baby girls named…
Norse variation of Eric
This poor lad will spend his life saying, "No, it's Aric, not Eric. Aaric, Arick, Arik Arric, Arrick.
Spelling variation of Taylor
Tayla is a hybrid name, ala Sayla and Mikayla. Recipe for sudden -- if brief -- new name success: take two of the trendiest choices, Taylor and Kayla, stir, and voila...Tayla, which made it onto the…
Spanish variation of Annabelle, combination of Anna and Belle or variation of Amabel
"loving"
Anabel is the sleekest version of this lovely name with so many variations, all of them correct. But Anabel and all her sisters -- Annabel, Annabelle, Anabella etc. -- took a downward turn after the…
Low German and Nordic variation of Christian
This Nordic-sounding name is ripe for wider usage, especially as a fresh alternative to Christian or similar-sounding Carl.
