Names That Are Variations
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Liliane
French variation of Lilian
"lily, a flower"
Now that Lily has become hugely popular, parents in love with this flower name are looking further afield for substitutes such as Liliane and Liliana.
Eleni
Greek variation of Helen
A common choice in Greece, Eleni is starting to rise in the US too thanks to its bouncy rhythm and cool -i ending. Also familiar in England and Wales, Eleni was chosen for 255 girls in the US in…
Reinaldo
Spanish and Portuguese variation of Reginald
This lively Spanish and Portuguese form of Reginald/Reynold is especially popular in Brazil. In the US, the Reynaldo spelling has always been significantly more popular, though Reinaldo is also used…
Natal
Spanish variation of Noel
"Christmas"
Because of its relationship to the English word, better lengthened to Natalio.
Nels
Norwegian and Swedish variation of Nicholas
"people of victory"
One of those simple Norse names, like Lars, that is definitely worth thinking about.
Nils
Scandinavian variation of Nicholas
"people of victory"
Like Lars, Sven, Niels, and Nels, an unjustly neglected straightforward Scandinavian name. Surname Nilsson or the anglicized Nelson derives from Nils.
Gavriil
Russian variation of Gabriel
See GABRIEL.
Nicandro
Spanish variation from Greek
"man of victory"
Nicandro might be of interest as a blend of two Anglo favorites -- Nicholas and Andrew.
Nickolas
Spelling variation of Nicholas
Nouveau spelling remained in the US Top 300 for all of the 1990s. With the traditional spelling still a highly popular choice, a child bearing the Nickolas version could be accused of misspelling his…
Nicol
Scottish and English, medieval variation of Nicholas
Often used in England, but here likely to be confused with the feminine Nicole. Nicol Williamson was a Scottish-born actor once described by playwright John Osborne as "the greatest actor since…
Nicolò
Italian variation of Nicola
Rhythmic form of popular name, chosen by actor Stanley Tucci for his son.
Nile
River name, color name, or variation of Niall, Irish
"champion"
Water names are a cool category these days, and this one of the famous Egyptian river is no exception. It streamlines the fussier Niles and also may be thought of as a color name, meaning dark blue…
Nollie
Latin and Scandinavian variation of Oliver
Unconventional nickname option that's best kept as a nickname.
Octavio
Spanish variation of Octavius
"eighth"
The most popular of the number names used by Hispanic parents, open to all. Octavia and Octavio are two Spanish baby names that are moving out into the wider world.
Ottavio
Italian, “eighth”
Spirited Italian form of Octavius
Ödön
Hungarian variation of Edmond
Properly pronounced, (OO-dun), an agreeable, almost witty name.
Ulysses
Latin variation of Odysseus, Greek
"wrathful"
Ulysses is one of the few U boys' names anyone knows -- with heavy links to the Homeric hero of The Odyssey , the eighteenth US president Ulysses Grant, and the James Joyce novel -- all of which…
Ohan
Armenian variation of John
Strong and appealing Armenian choice, but could be confused with Owen.
Osheen
Anglicized variation of Gaelic Oisin
This Anglicized spelling adds a bit of a, well, sheen to the very popular Irish name Oisín.
Gavyn
Spelling variation of Gavin
Forever to be known as "Gavin-with-a-Y."