Names That Are Variations

So simple, yet so unique: a prime candidate for export. Pronunciation is like the English pair or pear.

One of those simple Norse names, like Lars, that is definitely worth thinking about.

The extra N gives a trendy feel to the classic name Evelyn – part of a surge in names with -lynn suffixes.

This name taken from one of the legendary founders of Rome suddenly feels more possible for a baby in the English-speaking world, with the rise of many Rome-related names, from Roman to Romy to Romilly and Romaine.

Spelling variation of Ava, perhaps influenced by the biblical-style, ends-in-H names currently trending: Delilah, Alayah, Aniyah, et al.

Tyrell is kind of part Tyrone or Tyler, part Terrell, but less than the sum of those parts.

Ahmet is known outside its native land largely thanks to Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun. The original crazy celebrity baby namer Frank Zappa named one of his sons Ahmet, after the influential music executive. Ahmad is a variation of Muhammad.

The saintly Italian form of the saintly Latin Benedicta.

Nearly every name takes on a more sensual, worldly quality in its Italian version.

Brought into the mix by actress Tea (born Elizabeth Tea) Leoni, an attractive feminine option in the Mia/Lea mode. If you feel the need to lengthen it, you could go to Teadora or Teodora.

Phonetic spelling brought to light by actor Efrem Zimbalist Jr.

Ysai is a less-known variation of the popular Isaiah.

Carlota is the preferred version of Charlotte in Spain and Portugal, each where it ranks among the Top 50 most popular girl names. Carlotta, with two Ts, is the Italian spelling.

A Top 100 name among boys, but a rare option for a girl. The French female form is Axelle (emphasis on the "elle").

Yulisa is a spelling variation of the Latin American Julissa or Julisa. Yulisa clarifies the pronunciation of the name for English speakers.

While many are familiar with the Hebrew name Naomi through the Biblical character, the name also has separate roots as a unisex Japanese name meaning "straight and beautiful." Variation Nahomi is rising in use for girls, potentially due to Japanese footballer Nahomi Kawasumi who plays for the American soccer team NJ/NY Gotham FC.

Janiyah’s star is definitely fading, but it will likely remain in the Top 1000 for years to come.

Dan with a little something extra.

A rare and romantic take on Basil.

Less than zero chance of crossing into the mainstream. It shockingly appeared for the first time on the US Top 1000 in 2017.