Name Spellings, Initials and Sounds
250+ Names like Arlo and Esme: Vowel-Consonant-Consonant-Vowel
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Ilma
Finnish, Hungarian, Spanish, or literary Quenya
"air; starlight"
A name that's unknown in the US and Britain but is popular as a nature name in Finland. May also be known as a Hungarian variation of Amelia and a Spanish form of Wilhelmina. Ilma also appears in…
Ilsa
German variation of Elizabeth
"pledged to God"
Ilsa is remembered as the radiant but tragic heroine of "Casablanca," and it's having something of a European resurgence.
Ilse
Dutch variation of Ilsa
"pledged to God"
Pronounced with two syllables, as if spelled Ilsa, Ilse is popular in The Netherlands and may rise here with cousin Elsa.
Ilsy
Variation of Ilsa, German
"pledged to God"
Sweet and quirky nickname reminiscent of Elsie. In fact, they both ultimately derive from Elizabeth — Elsie through Elsa and Ilsy through Ilsa.
Imri
Hebrew
Rare biblical name.
Indi
Variation of Indie, English
"independent"
A true maverick of a girls' name — even more so with this spelling, the least common between Indie, Indy, and Indi.
Indu
Hindi
"moon"
Indu is truly unusual, but shares sounds with more popular choices like Indie and Indigo. Other moon names to consider: Luna, Serena, Io.
Inga
Norse
"guarded by Ing"
Ing was a powerful Norse god whose name inspired several modern variations -- though Inga has become a caricatured Scandinavian choice.
Inge
Inge is a feminine name with deep Scandinavian and Germanic roots, derived from the Norse god Ing or Yngvi, associated with fertility and peace. In Germanic countries, it's traditionally a feminine…
Inka
Norse, diminutive of Ingrid or Inga
"guarded by Ing or Ing is beautiful"
Inka is a feminine name with rich multicultural origins. Most prominently, it references the Inca civilization of South America, lending the name historical and cultural significance. In Finnish and…
Iqra
Arabic
"read"
Beautiful Arabic name that's important in Islamic culture — Iqra is the name of a chapter in the Quran. Iqra is a Top 500 name in England and Wales.
Irka
Irka is a feminine name with Slavic origins, functioning primarily as a diminutive form of names containing the element 'Ir-' such as Irena or Irina. Popular in Poland, Russia, Ukraine, and other…
Irma
German
"universal, whole, great"
A Top 200 choice in the US from the late 1880s to the early 1930s, Irma has nevertheless fallen out of favor with modern parents, and doesn't look set for the sort of comeback that some of her…
Irna
Irna is a feminine name with Slavic origins, possibly a shortened form of Irina, which derives from the Greek 'eirene' meaning 'peace.' This concise name has been used in various Eastern European…
Irva
Irva is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Old Norse name Irvr, meaning "river" or "water," or could be a variation of Irva, with Celtic roots relating to "fresh,…
Irya
Variation of Irina, Russian
"peace"
Irya is an Irina diminutive, and rare even in its native country.
Isha
Sanskrit
"master, lord"
A short and sweet Hindi name which has been relatively popular in the UK – peaking at #280 there in 2003.
Ishi
Japanese
"stone"
Connotes a strong, solid character.
Isle
English
"small island"
Isla is a contemporary gem, so why not Isle? As an English word name, it takes you straight to the literal definition — a small island — which could have an appealing, aspirational ring to it, for…
Isme
Variation of Esme, French, Persian
"esteemed; beloved; emerald"
While the traditional Esmé is pronounced EZ-may, the Isme variation would suggest an IZ-may pronunciation.