Names That Mean Form

Variant transcription of Andrei, as well as the South Slavic, Czech, and Slovak form.

Finnish variation of Helena

A traditional, consistently common name in Iceland, where it is cognates with Stephen.

Of all the names in the Magdalene/Madeleine family, this is the most sweetly simple.

As Oliver's fan base spreads throughout the English-speaking and Euro-centered worlds, other forms of the popular name are sure to gain attention.

Zabelle and Zabel are fresh (to us) and ancient forms of Isabel, making zippy variations for modern lovers of that ancient name who feel the original is overexposed.

Derived from Marie, the meaning of which is uncertain. Theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and "beloved" (from the Egyptian root mr).

Aniko has the feel and rhythm of a Japanese name but in fact it's an Eastern European spin on Anna.

The Biblical Abijah might be temporarily lost to time, but this antiquated short form could move with it into the modern era.

Zephyrinus is the form of the name of the Greek god of the west wind best known as the name of a Jewish pope and saint.

Affable and creative and perfectly able to stand alone; nothing Scroogish about it.

If you're looking for a girl's name that honors an ancestral Arthur, try Artis.

Infrequently used relic of the Maureen-Colleen-Kathleen era, though it does seem to have a bit more energy than the others.

If you live in the city, you might call your urban baby Urbana; if you live in the suburbs--don't even think of Surbana.

Ossie is best-known as the name of actor Ossie Davis, whose full name did not start with Os: It was Raiford. But Ossie makes a cute contemporary short form for any name beginning with Os.

Edmee is an antiquated name easily mistaken for the more popular Esme, but it is in fact a separate name, related to Edmé, a French diminutive of Edmund. In the classic French novel by Colette,Cheri, Edmee is the name of the young women Cheri (who is a male) marries. In French, it would typically be spelled Edmée and was popular in the early 20th century.

This European version of Cyril (pronounced like French Cyrille) makes the Top 100 in Belgium.

Santes Ffraid is the traditional Welsh name for St Bridget, the Irish national saint and legendary miracle worker. The connection becomes clearer through the Scottish form of the name, Bride. It's worth noting that it sounds like the English word "fried".

For parents who are trying to cut down on their vowels, consonants, and syllables.