1000+ Names With Many Spellings
- Averi
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Spelling variation of AveryDescription:
That i adds some extra spunk to mega popular Avery. It also adds some pronunciation confusion (as it could be pronounced AV-er-ee or AV-er-eye). We suggest sticking with the original Avery.
- Alianna
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Spelling variation of AlianaDescription:
Alianna barely wedged its way into US Top 1000 in 2015, and almost fell off with a Number 998 finish in 2016. The second n doesn't add much, so Aliana or even Eliana might be better options.
- Denis
Origin:
French from GreekMeaning:
"god of Nysa"
- Kolt
Origin:
Variation of Colt, EnglishMeaning:
"young horse"Description:
Depending on how you look at it, a variation of the word name Colt or an abbreviated form of Kolton.
- Bailee
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Spelling variation of BaileyDescription:
Like other "ee" names, Bailee is starting to lose its shine, slowly slipping down the charts.
- Aubrie
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Spelling variation of AubreyMeaning:
"elf ruler"Description:
An alternative to the highly popular Aubrey. It entered the US Top 1000 back in 2001, peaked in 2012 when it neared the Top 300, then dropped out of the charts in 2023. Aubree remains the more popular alternative.
- Aspyn
Origin:
Variation of Aspen, tree name and place nameDescription:
Divorces Aspen from its nature and ski resort associations. Aspyn first broke into the Top 1000 in 2020.
- Alisson
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Spelling variation of Allison/AlisonDescription:
With the still popular Allison ranking at Number 60 in the United States, and variant Alison sitting at Number 343—not to mention Allyson (Number 490 and Alyson (Number 835)—it makes sense that Alisson is still getting some attention from parents today, although it may unfortunately seem more like a spelling error than a legitimate name to some.
- Kaysen
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Spelling variation of CasonDescription:
Trendy Cason is becoming popular enough to have a variety of offshoot spellings in the Top 1000.
- Brynleigh
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Variation of Brinley or combination of Bryn and LeighMeaning:
"burned clearing; hill + meadow"Description:
A combination name and an English surname, Brynleigh has trendy sounds and two possible nature meanings. Less popular than its counterparts, Brinley and Brynlee, it is nevertheless still in the US Top 1000.
- Emberlyn
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
Amber begot Ember expanded into Emberly, Emberlyn, and Emberlynn -- and undoubtedly many more variations. Emberlyn has a rhythmic Kimberly vibe too, so it might be an honor name for a grandma Amber, Kim, or Lynn.
- Harlee
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Spelling variation of HarleyDescription:
This invented spelling is much less popular than its biker counterpart. Regardless, it is on the rise and has been in the US Top 1000 since 2012.
- Karlee
Origin:
Variation of CarlyMeaning:
"free man"Description:
This nouveau spelling peaked at Number 583 in 2004. In spite of its trend-making K and "ee" ending, Karlee is much less popular than the original Carly.
- Bridgette
- Kameron
Origin:
Spelling variation of Cameron, ScottishMeaning:
"crooked nose"Description:
With its on-trend K initial, this spelling variation of Cameron gives a nod to the likes of Kashton, Kayden, and Kaizen, while still maintaining the softer sounds and unisex feel of the original Scottish form. Currently in the US Top 500, it is given to around 810 boys each year.
- Michele
Origin:
Feminine variation of MichaelMeaning:
"who is like God"Description:
Onetime superstar name (Number 4 in the seventies) that's now in steep decline. Today's feminine is more likely to be some form of Michaela...or Makayla.
- Luci
- Beaux
- Alaiya
Origin:
Variation of Alaya, Sanskrit "dwelling, abode"Meaning:
"dwelling, abode"Description:
One of the many liquid, vowel-heavy names that are so fashionable right now.
- Landyn
Origin:
Spelling variation of LandonDescription:
This creative spelling variation of Landon is widely used but still lags far behind the original.