Names That Mean Form

You'd have to be bold (or Welsh) to change the spelling of Francis like this... but it certainly stands out.

For parents who are trying to cut down on their vowels, consonants, and syllables.

A humorous rhyme, named for English humourist and novelist Edmund Clerihew Bentley (1875–1956), who invented the form.

Another international member of the Isabel family.

Irish Gaelic form of Julia

Kattie or Katti is an unusual short form of Katherine, more old fashioned than Kate and more unusual than Kathy. Plus there's the "catty" issue.

Derived from Marie, the meaning of which is uncertain. Theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and "beloved" (from the Egyptian root mr).

No, it's not a typo: it's William as a Welsh speaker would spell it. Gwilym is the more traditional Welsh version, though.

Like Eugene, this is a grandpa name in its native Catalonia, though with vintage revival potential.

This is a Spanish pet form of the name Aban, which in Persian mythology was the name of the muse of liberal arts and mechanics.

Mike with a standout spelling. The musician Meic Stevens is considered to be Wales' answer to Bob Dylan.

Vintage nickname Frank gets a Welsh makeover.

This biblical compound was found on a Romani man in England around 1900, but wouldn't be out of place on a boy today.

A Catalan classic that runs the risk of looking like a typo for those not in the know.