Names That Are Variations
- Fortunata
Origin:
Spanish variation of LatinMeaning:
"luck, fate, wealth"Description:
Brimming over with a sense of good fortune. Could make a little girl feel very lucky.
- Joslyn
Origin:
Spelling variation of JocelynDescription:
Much less popular than the original spelling of Jocelyn. While it might be tempting to go with this more phonetic spelling, we recommend sticking with the traditional name.
- Yalena
Origin:
Greek and Russian variation of HelenDescription:
Slavic twist on a classic.
- Jerzy
Origin:
Polish variation of GeorgeMeaning:
"farmer"Description:
Writer Jerzy Kosinski put this foreign variation on the U. S. name map.
- Óliver
Origin:
Icelandic variation of Oliver, LatinMeaning:
"olive tree"Description:
The Icelandic form of Oliver, currently ranking in their Top 10.
- Fanchon
Origin:
French variation of FrancesMeaning:
"from France; free man"Description:
Fanchon is a sweet and affectionate Gallic choice.
- Ramazan
Origin:
Turkish variation of Ramadan, ArabicMeaning:
"scorching heat"Description:
The Turkish name for Ramadan, the holy ninth month of the Islamic calendar during which Muslims typically fast.
- Janiyah
Origin:
Modern invented name, variation of JaneDescription:
Janiyah’s star is definitely fading, but it will likely remain in the Top 1000 for years to come.
- Sirke
Origin:
Variation of Sirkka, Finnish, Yiddish variation of Sarah, HebrewMeaning:
"grasshopper, seed leaf; princess"Description:
While its Yiddish use has died out, Sirke is seen today in Nordic countries, most commonly Finland. Sirke is a form of Sirkka, but it may also be related to the Finnish word sirkeä, meaning "lively."
- Kahlani
Origin:
Spelling variation of Kehlani, HawaiianMeaning:
"sea and sky"Description:
Hawaiian names have officially made their way to the mainland, with Leilani, Kehlani, Alani, Kailani, and Kaylani all ranking within the Top 300. Now Kahlani — one of several pseudo-Hawaiian names popping up across the country — has entered the US Top 1000 in 2023.
- Moises
Origin:
Spanish and Portuguese variation of MosesDescription:
This variation on Moses got a boost from Moises Alou, a Dominican-American baseball player who spent 17 seasons in the National League.
- Geraldo
Origin:
Spanish variation of GeraldDescription:
Tightly bound to flamboyant newsman Geraldo Rivera--who was born Gerald..
- Juuso
Origin:
Finnish variation of JosephMeaning:
"Jehovah increases"Description:
The Finnish form of Joseph, sometimes used as a nickname for Juuseppi.
- Julisa
Origin:
Spanish variation of JuliaMeaning:
"youthful or sky father"Description:
Julisa is an unusual variation of the Latin American Julissa or the international ancient Julia, taken from Julius.
- Annemieke
Origin:
Dutch variation of Anne-MarieDescription:
A variation on Anne-Marie, this sweet name deserves the attention of some Anglophone parents. Note that "Mieke" rhymes with "Peak-a" not "Pike-a".
- Simu
Origin:
Romanian variation of SimonDescription:
This cute as a button variation of Simon could easily blend with other fresh vowel-ending boys names, such as Arlo, Milo, Keanu and Elihu.
- Barrie
Origin:
Feminine variation of BarryMeaning:
"spear"Description:
The kind of cutesy female spin not popular since Barry was big for boys, several decades ago. Consider Bara instead.
- Ximenes
Origin:
Spanish variation of SimonDescription:
The J spelling -- both are pronounced as if they started with H -- is more common, but the X has more flair.
- Mauri
Origin:
Finnish variation of Maurice, LatinMeaning:
"dark-skinned"Description:
An upbeat and accessible form of Maurice.
- Katell
Origin:
Breton variation of KatherineMeaning:
"pure"Description:
Original twist on this classic.