By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Spelling variation of Haidee and Haydée, Literature
"modest, reverent"
A literary creation, first appearing in Byron's poem Don Juan (as Haidee or Haidée) and then in The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexander Dumas (as Haydée).
English variation of Eileen, Irish
"desired, water, island; light, shining torch"
Eileen is technically already an Anglicization of Eibhlin, the Gaelic form of Aveline, that may additionally be considered a variation of Helen. This form streamlines the spelling further, drawing…
German, variation of Derek
"the people's ruler"
This name is related to Derek and Dietrich, either of which would be preferable.
Spelling variation of Cody
The K spelling somehow makes this name more feminine, if not more appealing.
Scottish variation of James
"supplanter"
Just as Seamus/Seumus is Irish for James, Hamish is the Scottish form — one that's not often used here, but still redolent of Olde Scotland. If you're ready to go further than Duncan and Malcolm, out…
Romanian and Basque variation of John
A cross between Ian and a group of atomic particles.
English variation of Eisele, German
"iron"
Isley is used more often for girls, thanks to the similar name Isla, but actor Glenn Howerton chose it for his son, born in 2014. The musical connection via the Isley Brothers puts it in the same…
Finnish variation of Nicholas; diminutive of Nikolaos, Greek
"victory of the people"
Niko was used for 17 baby girls in the US last year, and twin sister Nico for another 35 -- though that's still far fewer than the 2700 baby boys who were given either of those two names. There were…
Invented name; spelling variation of Kauai
Many baby boys have been named after LA Clippers' basketball player Kawhi Leonard since his 2013 debut. Leonard says his father invented the name because he wanted something that sounded Hawaiian.…
Spelling variation of Solana, Spanish
"sunshine"
Solana has been trending up the Nameberry popularity charts, perhaps thanks to a legion of SZA fans. And it's poised to enter the US Top 1000 too, given to over 225 baby girls last year. Solanna, by…
Georgian variation of Tamar, Hebrew
"date palm tree"
Tamari is a rare form of Tamar that used on girls and boys in the US. Beware that tamari is a gluten-free soy sauce-like condiment.
Spelling variation of Lake, nature name
Layke is one of the names of the Waldrop sextuplets: Layke Bryars. Though this Layke happens to be a boy, the nature name works equally well for girls.
Spanish
"pure, virginal"
Y is a very rare initial, and this feisty mini-name packs a double punch with its spiky final Z. Inez or Inez are the more familiar spellings of this chic name, which is related to Agnes and could be…
Greek variation of Selena
See SELENA.
Hebrew, variation of Zuriel
"God is my rock"
Zuri is one of the trendiest names in recent years, so it is no wonder that this elaborated form is seeing more use as well. Zurielle may be a feminization of the male Biblical name Zuriel, or an…
Hungarian variation of Alice, from German
"noble"
Aliz, traditionally spelt Alíz, is a Top 50 name in Hungary and puts a zippy spin, thanks to that final z, on the classic Alice. Its similarity to names such as Elise may cause some confusion, but…
Russian and Bulgarian variation of Nicholas
"people of victory"
An alternate transcription of Nikolai.
French variation of Philip
"lover of horses"
Philippe, pronounced fill-EEP, is Philip with Gallic flair.
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…
English variation of Darius, Latin from Greek and Persian, or Darren, English from Irish
"possessing goodness; little great one"
Unusual option, with a Waspy Connecticut air.
