By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Spelling variation of Jaylen, American invented name
There are many variations of the very popular Jaylen and Jalen, but this spelling is given four times more often to girls than to boys.
Portuguese and Latin America variation of Ariana
"most holy"
Mostly used in Mexico, Brazil, and Venezuela, Arianelly is an elaboration of Ariana, following the pattern of other elaborations used in Latin America, such as Arielly, Isabelly, Marianelly, and…
Irish
"slender"
Variant of Caelan
Feminine variation of Augustus, Latin
"the exalted one"
Derived from the Ancient Roman family name, Augustinus, itself a form of Augustus, this elaborate form is less familiar than August and Augusta, but it has the flair of Georgiana and Evangelina.…
English variation of Candace, Latin
"white, pure, sincere"
Candice is the spelling of this ancient name used by actress Candice Bergen. Candice is a form of Candace, an ancient title of a dynasty of Ethiopian queens mentioned in the New Testament. A few…
Spelling variation of Clyde, Scottish river name
Klyde is a masculine name that represents a modern variant spelling of 'Clyde.' While Clyde derives from the River Clyde in Scotland and has Celtic origins, the 'K' spelling gives it a contemporary…
Italian and Spanish variation of Delphine
The Spanish and Italian variation of the sophisticated French Delphine is also the word for "dolphin". A popular choice in Uruguay and Argentina, the name is rarely used in the US.
Variation of Dora; also Anglicized variation of Irish Doireann
"sullen"
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Turkish variation of Muhammad, Arabic
"praiseworthy"
A common form of Muhammad in Turkey, where the spelling Muhammed is also used. In the US, Mehmet is commonly known as the first name of Dr. Oz.
Russian, Ukrainian, Turkish, and Armenian variation of Nazarius, Latin
"from Nazareth"
A highly usable Central and Eastern European name with spiritual overtones. Nazar was among the Top 50 baby boy names in Turkey in 2004 and 2005.
Elaboration of Joy or variation of Joia, English, Catalan, Spanish
"joy, happiness; jewel, gem"
A bright and cheerful name, Joya may be considered an elaboration of the word name Joy and a variation of Joia, a multicultural choice with its roots in Catalan, Medieval English, and Judeo-French…
American invented name, variation of Cove
"small bay"
Once rejected for their similarities to COVID-19, Cove and company have officially rebounded. Cove and Kove are given more than 100 babies each year, and modern creations like Kovi and Kova are…
Italian and Spanish combination of Maria and Louisa
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + famous battle"
A name made famous by Marisas Berenson and Tomei, never became as saturated as its cousin Melissa, so still a feasible choice. Marisa is one of those Spanish and Italian names for girls that sounds…
French variation of Theodoric
"ruler of the people"
A hugely popular choice in France back in the 60s and 70s, Thierry took the number one spot in 1964,though it has since dropped out of the French Top 500. Derived from the Germanic Theodoric (not a…
Russian variation of Timothy
"honoring God"
A form of Timothy that is popular in its native Russia.
Contemporary American variation of Rhiannon
The original Rhiannon has more appeal.
Spelling variation of Rosalie, French variation of Rosalia, Latin
"rose"
Rosaly is a delicate feminine name derived from Rose, ultimately tracing back to Latin 'rosa,' meaning 'rose flower.' This elegant variation combines the classic beauty of Rose with a lyrical ending…
English variation of Hebrew Zebediah
"gift of God"
Zebedee is an adorable and unusual New Testament name--which may sound like but is not a contradiction in terms. Unlike some of the longer biblical Z -names, Zebedee has a more lighthearted…
Diminutive of Shoshana or Shannon, variation of Shaina
Part of a group of similar midcentury names rarely given to babies today.
English variation of Afon, Welsh
"river"
An Anglicized form of the Welsh name Afon, Avon is the name of both river in the south of England and the name of a cosmetics company. Given to a handful of boys each year, the similar, unisex Aven…
