Updated November 2023
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Nahuatl
"star"
A celestial choice that's used both in Mexico and by Latinx Americans. The Hispanized form spelling Xitlali may be more familiar.
Irish
"little dark one"
Ciara is very popular in Ireland, more familiar here as the Anglicized Kiera or Keira. The uninitiated will tend to pronounce Ciara as the Italian Chiara, a form of Claire—kee-AHR-a or even…
Spelling variant of Montserrat, Catalan place-name meaning "serrated mountain"
"serrated mountain"
Monserrat is a variant spelling of the Catalan name Montserrat. It is likely the better spelling in English-speaking countries given the correct pronunciation of the name. Monserrat/Montserrat is a…
Swedish variant of Mia
Made most familiar by Miah Persson, a famous Swedish opera singer.
Variation of Cadence, word name
"rhythm, beat"
K-beginnings are often substituted for Cs, and this spelling is definitely finding favor with many parents, among them skateboarding legend Tony Hawk. However, sometimes the original is the best - we…
Egyptian
"throne"
Isis has gone from magical, feminist name on the rise to the forbidden list because of the extremist terror group called ISIS, an acronym for Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. Unsurprisingly, Isis was…
Modern invented name
Jamarion is found primarily in the African American community. It may be related to the name Jamar, in use since the 1970s.
Braulio is a masculine name with deep Spanish and Portuguese roots, derived from the Germanic name Braulius, combining elements meaning 'bright' and 'famous.' The name carries historical significance…
Damarion is a modern masculine name that has gained modest popularity in recent decades, particularly in the United States. It appears to be a creative variation of names like Damian, Damario, or…
See JASMINE.
Spanish
"flower"
Attractive Spanish name heard in the movie Spanglish. Roll that final r. Or say it the French way: Fleur.
Spelling variation of Connor
Some creative spellings work, and then some just don't. We think this one falls into the latter category.
Elaboration of Omari
Another increasingly popular member of the Omar family, this one perhaps influenced by hip-hopper Omarion Granberrg (born Omari) of the group B2K.
Spanish nickname
Inspired by the Mexican singer who uses it as her single name.
Spelling variation of Cameron, Scottish
"crooked nose"
Cameron is an ultra-popular boys' name, in the US Top 100 since 1987. As a result, it has generated numerous spelling variations, including Kameron, Camron, Kamron, Kamren, and Camren. The Kamren…
Scottish, Meru, or Hawaiian
"son of Kenneth; happy one, gift"
Makena may be one of the names with the most diverse range of possible roots. It can be a spelling variation of the Scottish surname McKenna, or a name from the East African Meru community with a…
Spanish diminutive of Maria
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Used especially in Latin America, this would make a funky spin on Maria. The meaning of Maria is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea");…
Demarion is a contemporary masculine name with African-American roots, emerging as a distinctive variation of names like Damon, Damian, or Marion. Often seen as a combination of the popular prefix…
English variation of Emily or combination of Emma + Lee
"rival; universal + meadow"
Is it a smoosh of Emma and Lee or a spelling variation of Emily? With Em- names so popular, it's no surprise to see Emmalee in use, but there are other Em- and -lee names that might feel less…
Spelling variation of Braydon
Braeden was one of the many -aiden names that we heard everywhere just a few years ago. Now it's fading, along with Aiden, Jayden, and company.