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Variation of Pharamond.

Variation of Pharamond.

Sleek modern short form of a classic Scandinavian name.

Distinctive-sounding Scandinavian name. with deep roots. Short form is the attractive Jari.

Another name for the Hindu god-Vishnu.

Folke - which has two syllables - is a Top 100 name in its native Sweden, but rarely heard elsewhere. A related alternative is Fulk, popular with the Normans but little-used now.

If you want to go waaaaay beyond William, consider this Welsh form, which can also be spelled Gwilym, Gwilim, or Gwillym.

Ultimately derived from the Old Norse Ásmundr, Asmund is the Scandinavian and Manx form, predominantly used in Denmark, Sweden and Norway. In the case of Norway, however, it is much more popularly written as Åsmund, though Aasmund and Asmund are both used too.

Tenzan is a variation of Tenzin, a name with special significance for Buddhists, being the first name of the Dalai Lama.

While Aasmund and Asmund are also used, it is Åsmund that is the most familiar spelling of this name in Norway. Derived from the Old Norse Ásmundr, it is a cognate to the Old English Osmund. Borne by the 11th-century Runemaster, Åsmund Kåresson, more recent bearers are footballer Aasmund Bjørkan, biologist Åsmund Asdal, and politician Åsmund Grøver Aukrust.

Possible Hayden alternative.

Short but spirited, Pim is in the Top 200 in The Netherlands, though it is little-known elsewhere. A diminutive of Willem (or William), it possibly emerged via its rhyme with alternative, more direct short form, Wim.

The name of a semi-legendary 5th century Frankish king. Handel's opera Faramondo is based on his life. Spelling variations include Faramond and Faramund.

This unusual form of Alexandra might be seen and pronounced as a combination of Alex and Anne.

Very popular on its native turf, foreign-sounding here.

This handsome name remains undiscovered outside of Armenia, but its stylish V initial and -an ending make it an attractive choice for the taking. In Armenia, Vahan has been going in and out of the Top 50 since 2007, most recently ranking at #49.

An unusual yet accessible Scandinavian choice, though it might be confused with Harvard.

Eddy, recently used by Celine Dion for one of her twin boys, was chosen to honor Eddy Marnay, who produced her first five records. Though less common a nickname for Edward than Eddie, Eddy is used more often on its own.

The Welsh version of William is almost unheard-of across, but it's fairly straightforward and could make a good heritage choice or alternative honor name.