Name Spellings, Initials and Sounds · Popular Names and Name Trends
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French
"page, attendant"
Sleek and sophisticated single-syllable choice that has NEVER been in the Top 1000, though sister name Paige has ranked since the mid 1950s. Though off her peak, Paige is still in the Top 200. Along…
Jonathon
Spelling variation of Jonathan, Hebrew
"gift of Jehovah"
Like many spelling variations of popular names , Jonathon's star rose and is now falling along with that of the original Jonathan. Jonathon occupied the very last spot on the boys' US Top 1000 in…
Paisleigh
Variation of Paisley, Scottish
"church, cemetery"
An unnecessarily complex retooling of Paisley, one of the most popular girl names that start with P .
Elliot
English diminutive of Elias, Greek
"Yahweh is God"
Elliot is another traditional boy name used for girls" , a trend led by political commentator George Stephanopoulos and his actress wife Ali Wentworth. Variously spelled Eliot, Elliot, Elliott and…
Marjana
Slovene, Croatian
"related to Mars, male"
A form of Mariana used primarily in Slovenia and Croatia. While Marijana is a more common spelling, Marjana is still a well-known variant, with namesakes like the Slovene singers Marjana Lipovšek and…
Paxten
Paxten is a modern masculine name with roots in Latin, derived from 'pax' meaning 'peace.' It emerged in the early 21st century as a variation of the more established Paxton, which began as an…
Eliot
Variation of Elliot, English diminutive of Elias
"Yahweh is God"
Sleekened spelling.
Elinor
Spelling variation of Eleanor, English, French
A sleek, literary alternative to Eleanor, this stripped back form of Eleanor is a well-established spelling. It notably appears in Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility , borne by Elinor Dashwood,…
Journie
Spelling variation of Journey, English word name
"passage from one place to another"
This spelling gives a nickname feel to a modern word name. The Journee and Journey spellings are both within the U.S. Top 300. But Journie ranks behind her wayfaring sisters with a little under 200…
Journei
Journei is a modern feminine name representing a creative spelling of "Journey," which entered naming vocabulary as part of the trend toward inspirational word names. This distinctive spelling…
Jovanni
Variation of Giovanni, Spanish, Hebrew
"God is gracious"
A spelling variation of the Hispanic Jovanni, itself a variation of the Giovanni, the Italian form of traditional John. This form may also be used by English speaking parents, hoping to make the…
Devon
English place-name
Devon, spelled like the lovely seaside county in Britain that inspired the name, has crashed since its heyday around the Top 100 in the 1990s. Despite its use as a female name, for example for Devon…
Presleigh
Presleigh is a modern feminine name that combines the surname Presley (made famous by Elvis Presley) with the trendy '-leigh' ending. Originally an Old English place name meaning 'priest's meadow' or…
Joziah
Spelling variation of Josiah
Attempts to update traditional Josiah have landed this name in the Top 1000. It falls in line with trendy spellings of names that opt for an additional x , y , or z whenever possible.
Quenton
Quenton is a masculine name representing an alternative spelling of Quentin, which derives from the Latin name Quintinus, meaning 'fifth.' Originally referring to a child born fifth in birth order,…
Margeaux
Margeaux is an elegant feminine name representing a French variation of Margot, which itself originated as a diminutive of Margaret. This sophisticated spelling adds a touch of continental flair to…
Rachael
Variation of Rachel, Hebrew
"ewe"
This form of the Biblical Rachel is well-used despite its somewhat counter-intuitive spelling which can make English speakers think the name should be pronounced with a k sound, as in Raquel. The…
Denis
French from Greek
"god of Nysa"
While Dennis may be more familiar to English speakers, Denis, or sometimes Denys, were the original medieval French forms of the name. Ultimately derived from Dionysius, the Greek god of wine and…
Debra
Spelling variation of Deborah
"bee"
When Deborah seemed too formal in the laid-back sixties, Debra stepped in as a pared-down alternative, but the pendulum is about to swing back.
Jurni
Jurni is a contemporary feminine name that has emerged as a creative spelling variant of 'Journey.' This modern coinage reflects the trend toward meaningful word names and unique spellings. As a…