Names That Are Variations
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Taron
Spelling variation of Taran, Celtic
"thunder"
Taron and its twin Taran may both be variations of Taranis, the name of the Celtic thunder god. Taranis is thought to be a counterpart to the better-known Norse god Thor. There was also a 7th century…
Cay
Spelling variation of Kai or short form of Cayden, Cayson et al
There were no baby boys named Cay born in the US last year, but there's no reason why there couldn't be, especially with the rise in popularity of the similar Kai as well as the nouveau proper names…
Eskender
Amharic variation of Alexander
"defending men"
Variation of Alexander.
Lodewijk
Dutch variation of Ludwig
"famous warrior"
Variation of Ludwig.
Peetu
Finnish variation of Peter
"rock"
Variation of Peter.
Tuur
Dutch variation of Arthur
"bear"
Once a diminutive for Arthur, now used in its own right. Tuur is a Top 100 name in Belgium and a Top 300 name in the Netherlands.
Kerttu
Finnish variation of Gertrude
"strength of a spear"
Variation of Gertrude.
Benyam
Ethiopian, Amharic, variation of Benjamin
"son of the right hand"
This variation of Biblical Benjamin is used in Ethiopia. With various "Ben" names in style, from Bennett to Bentley, Benyam feels fresh but approachable. The name is also commonly spelled Binyam or…
Hadasha
Hebrew, variation of Hadassah
"myrtle tree"
This variation of the Biblical Hadassah is beautiful in its own right. It also comes with built-in trendy nickname Haddie, or the sleek and fashionable Dasha — maybe even boyish and modern Dash.
Tadeios
Ethiopian, Amharic, variation of Thaddeus
"courageous"
If Theodore has lost its sparkle and Thaddeus feels a bit too serious, you may love the Ethiopian Tadeios. The Amharic version of Biblical Thaddeus has a fun and bouncy sound and comes with the cool…
Keke
English variation of Kiki, Finnish diminutive of Gertrud, or Hawaiian variation of Kate
"double happiness; strength of a spear; pure"
Keke is a multicultural double-punch nickname, notably borne by actress Keke Palmer. Palmer was born Lauren Keyana, yet her nickname does not derive from her middle name — her older sister had an…
Audyn
English, variation of Auden
"old friend"
Auden is increasing in use for girls each year, and the feminized spelling Audyn is beginning to follow along. Parents are loving the gentle but unisex sound of this surname, associated with poet…
Noeli
Portuguese and Spanish form of Noelie, French
"Christmas"
This fresh variation of the classic Noel is beginning to rise along with the more familiar Noelle. In 2022, the name nearly quadrupled in popularity in the US and though it declined again in 2023,…
Nil
Catalan and Russian variation of Neil, Irish
"cloud"
Better to stick with the Neil spelling in the US, where the word "nil" also means "zero." But this is a Top Ten name in Catalonia.
Binyam
Ethiopian, Amharic, variation of Benjamin
"son of the right hand"
This variation of Biblical Benjamin is used in Ethiopia. The name is also spelled Benyam or Biniyam.
Gelila
Ethiopian, Amharic, variation of Galilee; variation of Delilah
"rolling hills; beautiful temptress"
Gelila is a beautiful Ethiopian name that may have two different origins — some sources cite the name as a variation of the Biblical place Galilee, meaning rolling hills. Others view the name as a…
Bjørn
Danish and Norwegian variation of Bjorn, Swedish
"bear"
The slashed O form of Bjorn is standard in Norway and Denmark. The umlaut variation, Björn is used in most other languages today.
Mateos
Ethiopian, Amharic, variation of Matthew
"gift of God"
The most popular variation of this Biblical name is Mateo, which has now surpassed the classic Matthew. Matteo is not far behind, and other variations are rising fast as well. Mateos is a variation…
Volodymyr
Ukrainian variation of Vladimir, Slavic
"great ruler, peaceful ruler, ruler of the world"
Volodymyr, once a name unknown to most Americans, is now on everyone's lips due to the war between Russia and Ukraine. Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy bears a common Ukrainian name for his…
Endris
Ethiopian, Amharic, variation of Andrew
This chic Ethiopian variation of Andrew has a stylish, international flair.