My kids names

Anna has become the dominant form of the Ann family, offering a touch of the international to English speakers and a bit more style than the oversimplified Ann or Anne.

The long history and solid usage of Henry has infiltrated other cultures, where a number of variations experience the same degree of popularity. In the US, Henrik first entered the Top 1000 in 2014. In Norway, Henrik is a mega popular choice.

Illiana is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant of Iliana, which has Slavic and Greek roots meaning 'light' or 'bright one.' It could also be an elaboration of Liana or a combination of the popular 'Illi' prefix with the name Anna. In Hispanic communities, it sometimes appears as a variation of Eliana. Illiana carries a flowing, melodic quality that contributes to its ethereal appeal. While not among the most common names, it has maintained steady usage particularly in Eastern European countries and among families seeking names with cross-cultural appeal. The doubled 'l' adds a distinctive visual element, while the name's musical rhythm and positive associations with light make it an appealing choice for parents seeking something elegant yet accessible.

One of the warm and earthy Russian nickname names now coming into style. Denzel Washington gave his daughter the Katia spelling.

This dignified German form of William belonged to two German Emperors and Kings of Prussia, as well as a host of other important historical figures. These include composer (Wilhelm) Richard Wagner, philosophers Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel and Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche, mathematician Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz, and physicist Wilhelm Roentgen, who discovered the X-ray. It now sounds rather dated in Germany, however, having dropped out of the Top 20 there in the late 1920s and continuing to decline since.