Names That Are Variations

Atieno is the feminine equivalent of Otieno, which is now more commonly seen as a surname in Eastern Africa.

Seosaimhín is the Gaelic form of Josephine, most notably borne by traditional Irish singer Seosaimhín Ní Bheaglaoich.

Davit, a form of the biblical classic David, is currently the most popular name for baby boys in Armenia.

Often spelled Gauthier, this could make a distinctive way to honor Grandpa Walter, but first syllable pronounced 'goat' might be a problem.

Very Brady Bunch.

Thoroughly masculine in Central Europe, although it may be misconstrued as a feminine name in English-speaking countries.

The Armenian form of Gaiana, a derivative of Gaia. Gayane is a Top 50 name for baby girls in Armenia.

Although Tamerlaine, especially with the addition of an i, feels more feminine than masculine these days and is occasionally used for girls, the original Tamerlane was a fierce Mongol warrior.

One of many modern spellings of Jocelyn, this one used by actress Samantha Harris for her daughter.

Mottel, also spelled Motl or Motel, was once a common Yiddish name in Ashkenazi Jewish communities. It's never been recorded on the US charts, but the feminine variation, Mattel, is beginning to rise in religious families.

This version of the name with only one n does not have nearly the popularity of its sister. Unless you have a particular aversion to the fourteenth letter of the alphabet, it may be best to stick with Annabelle.

This Dutch name is the equivalent of Gussie, a pet form of Augusta. Unlikely to work well outside of the Netherlands due to its challenging pronunciation.

The attractive actress Vivica A. Fox has done a lot to add this version of the name into the mix.

This variation of Madelyn has the trendier -nn suffix and ranks lower than the single -n ending.

Traditional Alexander meets spunky Zander, and confuses everyone it encounters. Just stick with the timeless classic to avoid a lifetime of irritations.

A creative way to honor a Gregory.

Former Top 5 baby name in Slovenia, now on the decline.

The prefix La- was historically used by the Free Blacks of New Orleans in the nineteenth century to indicate paternity. Thus, someone named Lashawn was the son of Shawn, a phonetic spelling of Sean, the Irish variation of John.

Trevor with a New York accent.