Names That Are Variations
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Isidor
German and Russian variation of Isidore
"gift of Isis"
Isidore and variants are remarkably underused and ripe for revival, a la Theodore and company.
Gertruda
Polish and Czech variation of Gertrude, German
"strength of a spear"
Peaked in the Czech Republic in 1939.
Eiro
Finnish variation of Eirik, Old Norse
"eternal ruler"
Eiro is to Eirik as Eero is to Eric.
Joris
Dutch variation of George
"farmer"
A fresh Dutch take on George, although you’re likely to get pronunciation errors upon first meetings.
Mattia
Italian variation of Matthew
"gift of God"
As parents go searching for alternatives to the unstoppable Mateo/Matteo duo, Mattia stands out as a worthy option. Same handsome, alluring feel, for a fraction of the popularity. Buy now!
Franciszek
Polish variation of Francis, Latin
"Frenchman, free man"
Kristiina
Finnish variation of Kristina or Christina, Greek
"Christian"
That extra I may prove both intriguing and bedeviling.
Tine
Slovene variation of Martin and Valentin
"warlike; strength, health"
Tine is an undisputably masculine name in Slovenia, but with the same sound as Tina, wouldn't translate as well in English-speaking countries.
Lajos
Hungarian variation of Louis, German and French
"renowned warrior"
Paweł
Polish variation of Paul, Latin
"small"
Azaleia
English, variation of Azalea
This variation of the up-and-coming quirky and offbeat flower name Azalea — the original spelling of which just cracked the Top 500 — adds the trendy "lei" element seen in popular names Leia and…
Lakelyn
American invented name or variation of Lachlan
"pretty lake; lake; lake land"
Lakelyn is a fast-rising girl name of the last decade, combining a nature word with the ever-fashionable -lyn suffix. It is occasionally given to baby boys too (more than 30 since 2020), no doubt…
Siim
Estonian variation of Simon, Hebrew
"the listener"
Streamlined Estonian form of Simon.
Istrael
Finnish variation of Israel, Hebrew
"he who struggles with God"
Rare international form of Israel.
Elviira
Finnish variation of Elvira, Spanish
"white; fair"
The Finnish translation of Elvira, a Spanish name that ultimately derives from the Gothic name Guilvira.
Kawhi
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.…
Karsen
Spelling variation of Carson
"son of the marsh-dwellers"
Carson is finally beginning to fall slightly after a nearly 2-decade reign of popularity, and we suspect its many spelling variations will follow suit.
Ismo
Finnish variation of Ishmael, Hebrew
"God will heal"
Quirky form of Ishmael found in Nordic countries.
Tobiasz
Polish variation of Tobias, Hebrew
"God is good"
Henri
French and Finnish variation of Henry, German
"estate ruler"
The chic Euro spelling of Henry is rising along with the original form.