Names That Are Variations

Şerhrazad is the form of Sheherazade — the legendary narrator of One Thousand and One Nights — used as a girl name in Turkey.

One of many stunning international variations of the classic and timeless Katherine.

The form of Anastasia used in parts of Central Europe.

Marginally better than Richardette or Richardina.

Commonly Anglicized as Phoebe, Phibah and variations such as Phibbi, Phebe, and Phibba, were used among enslaved people for daughters born on a Friday.

Common Slovene spelling of Ludmila, also used frequently in the Baltics.

One of many spelling variations of the classic Catherine.

Phibbi is one of the African day names that was commonly used among enslaved people in America, along with variations Phebe, Phibba, and Phibah. These names derive from Afua, reserved for girls born on Fridays. Phibbi and variations were often Anglicized as Phoebe.

Deeviya is a variation of the popular Indian girl's name Divya ‚ itself deriving from the Sanskrit word dhivyáa meaning "divine brilliance."

That extra I may prove both intriguing and bedeviling.

Phibba, Phibah, Phibbi, and Phebe were common names among enslaved people in America. They derive from Afua, the traditional Akan name for girls born on a Friday. They were often Anglicized as Phoebe.

Traditionally spelled Ingūna, this Latvian variation of the Norse Inga is worn by Latvian model Inguna Butane.

Fragrant herb often used for cooking, but scarcely as a name.

One of many spelling variations of Allison — a name that took off in the 60s and had a few decades of popularity.