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Variation of Cass, English, or diminutive, of Kassia or Kassiani, Greek
"shining or excelling man; cinnamon"
Many C forms of this name are becoming more popular, from Cassia for girls to Cassian, Cassius, and Caspian for boys, so Kass feels more possible today too. And Kassia and Kassiani are both…
English diminutive of Katherine, Greek
"pure"
We're hearing Kat more and more being used by Katherines who are tired of Kathy, Kate and Katie. Katti or Kattie is another possibility.
English variation of Katherine, Greek
Variation of Katherine.
Variation of Katherine or more specifically, Kathryn, that is sure to add complications.
Modern invention from Greek and Latin
"herald, spokesman, official messanger"
A modern feeling choice with ancient roots, Kerix (or Keryx) once referred to a herald or an official conveyer of messages, often responsible for bringing communications between warring groups, for…
Diminutive of Kyriaki, Greek
"of the Lord"
Traditionally a nickname for the rare Greek name Kyriaki, Kita could also work as a cute elaboration of Kit or a nickname for Katherine. Pronounces as KEET-sa in Greek, it means "of the Lord" or…
Malayalam variation of Cyriacus, Greek
"of the lord"
Greek
"maiden"
Kore is the original Greek form of the modern Cora, a name that's heading straight for the top of the charts in the English-speaking world. Kore was an alternate name for Persephone, goddess of the…
Variation of Christalyn or Krystal, English, Greek
"Christian; crystal"
A variation of Christalyn, itself a modern feminine form of Christian or Christina, Kristolyn is notably associated with Broadway star and actress, Kristolyn Lloyd. The name may be considered a…
"of the lord; Sunday"
A rare and spiky name with a gentler meaning, Kyriakia is very occasionally heard in Greece. It may be considered a feminine form of the Greek name Kyriakos or as an elaboration of the related…
"wolf man; man of light, man of morning twilight"
While they may look similar, Lycander is not in fact a variation of Shakespearean Lysander. Pronounced as LIE-kahn-der as LIH-kahn-der, it derives from Lykandros, which gives it two possible…
"wolf man; man of light"
A rare Ancient Greek name with two possible meanings, Lykandros may derive from either lykos meaning "wolf" or lyke meaning "light" or "morning twilight". Either way, it has great imagery, and can be…
Variation of Lyra or combination of Lyra and Rania
"lyre, harp; heavenly harp"
Lyrania is a contemporary choice that may be viewed in several ways. On one hand, it's a pretty, elaborated form of the Greek Lyra, giving it a hint of Liliana, while on the other, it may be viewed…
Variation of Illyria, Lirio, Lyra, or Lirija, Albanian, Portuguese, Greek
"Illyrian; lily; lyre; freedom"
Light and lilting, Lyrian has a number of different roots, including: the ancient place name of Illyria (fictionalized in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night ); the Portuguese Líria and Lírio meaning "lily";…
"ending sorrow, one who frees from pain"
A rare Ancient Greek name with a powerful and uplifting meaning, Lysanias was a historical leader of small kingdom in present day Lebanon. He is mentioned in Luke's Gospel, making this a rare and…
"she who disbands armies"
Literary and ancient, Lysistrata is the Latinized form of the Greek Lysistrate and the variation used by the ancient Greek playwright Aristophenes in his comedy of the same name. Set around the…
Italian form of Margaret, Greek
"pearl"
This elegant variation carries the same core meaning as Margaret while featuring the distinctive Italian pronunciation and spelling. The name has historical significance in Italy, where Saint…
Scottish variation of Margaret, Greek
This obscure Margaret variation was a popular name in medieval Scotland and could make a truly distinctive, feminine choice today.
Swedish short form of Margareta, Latin, Greek
Not to be confused with Marta, which is a variation of the Biblical Martha, this Swedish name is a diminutive of Margareta, in turn making it an international form of Margaret. It is a popular choice…
