By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Latin variation of Katherine, Greek
"pure"
Variation of Katherine.
French variation of Lawrence
"of Laurentium or bay laurel"
A French accent makes almost everything sound better, especially when attached to a Twilight vampire. Laurent also has a high-style feel via designer Yves St-Laurent. Laurent de Brunhoff is the…
Irish variation of Luke
Lucan is a rarely heard Irish name, a Luke form with the trendy an ending.
Scandinavian, German variation of Matthias, Matthew
"gift of God"
Mattis was most popular in Scandinavia in the 2000s and 2010s, and is now seeing success in Germany. In the US, it's most familiar as a surname.
Ukrainian variation of Matthew, Hebrew
Czech, Slavic, and Polish variation of Michael
"who is like God?"
Michal may be one of several Eastern European forms of Michael, though there is a biblical Michal who is female, the daughter of Saul and wife of David.
Judeo-Italian variation of Mosè, Italian
"delivered from the water"
Version of Moses commonly used among Italian Jews in the Middle Ages.
Danish variation of Nicholas; Dutch diminutive of Cornelius
Gives middle-aged Neil a new lease on life.
Russian and Polish variation of Rosa
Adds some zest to Rosa.
Slovak and Croatian variation of Salome, Hebrew
"peace"
Disproportionately common among the American Amish.
Portuguese, Spanish, French, Turkish, and Breton variation of Ronan, Irish
"little seal"
An international variation of Ronan primarily found in Brazil.
Hebrew, variation of Sarah
"princess"
Sera is a truly international variation heard in Hebrew-speaking, Spanish and Italian cultures. Sera can also spelled Serah. Sera might also be a short form of Seraphina. While Sera may rightly be…
Tupi, Finnish variation of Tatiana, Russian
"morning star; secret"
A pretty, multicultural choice, Taina has its origins in South America and in Europe. As a Tupi name, Taina (also written as Tainá) means "morning star" and has been a popular choice in Brazil since…
French variation of Severus; Latin
"stern, serious"
Severin is an ancient Roman family name borne by several early saints. It's still alive throughout Europe, and could be ready for import here. Severin Winter is a wrestling prodigy character in John…
Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Slovene and Serbian form of Theodora
Teodora is an extremely attractive and international choice, with several equally attractive, user-friendly nicknames. Appealing short forms might include Tea, Dora, or Dory for English speakers,…
French variation of Taylor
"tailor"
Thayer is an affable, less-common alternative to Taylor, with a much more indirect connection to its occupational source. Actor Thayer David (born David Thayer: Thayer was his father's first name)…
Female variation of Yvain or Scottish
"evening star"
A mix of Yvonne and Elaine, Yvaine was first noticed in the Neil Gaiman fantasy novel and then movie Stardust , in which Claire Danes played the 'fallen star' Yvaine. This In all its forms, one of…
Spelling variation of Zaire, African place-name
"river that swallows all rivers"
Zaire, derived from the name of a now dissolved Central African state which takes its name from the Kongo term "the river that swallows all rivers", has become a stylish choice for American boys,…
Hebrew variation of Jonah
"dove"
The Hebrew variations of Biblical Jonah — Yona and Yonah — are unisex today.
Italian feminine variation of Cosmo, Greek
"order, beauty, universe"
Cosima, the kind of elegant and unusual name the British upper classes love to use for their daughters, is given to a handful of baby girls in the US after being chosen by two high-profile celebs in…
