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1000+ Names With Many Spellings

  1. Denis
    • Origin:

      French from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "god of Nysa"
  2. Alisson
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Allison/Alison
    • Description:

      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.
  3. Bailee
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Bailey
    • Description:

      Like other "ee" names, Bailee is starting to lose its shine, slowly slipping down the charts.
  4. Alianna
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Aliana
    • Description:

      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.
  5. Aspyn
    • Origin:

      Variation of Aspen, tree name and place name
    • Description:

      Divorces Aspen from its nature and ski resort associations. Aspyn first broke into the Top 1000 in 2020.
  6. Averi
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Avery
    • Description:

      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.
  7. Lakelynn
    • Origin:

      American invented name
    • Description:

      Baby girl names ending in lynn seem to become more numerous all the time, and this choice combining the pretty nature suffix Lake with lyn seems destined for more widespread use. Lakelynn and her sister name Lakelyn both entered the Top 1000 for the first time in 2022, with the Lakelynn spelling slightly taking the lead.
  8. Yousef
    • Origin:

      Persian variation of Yusuf, Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "God increases"
    • Description:

      While Yusuf is the more popular Arabic form of Joseph, Yousef is the Persian variant and is sometimes used as an Arabic transcription. Currently in the Top 500 in the UK and the Top 1000 in the US, it is still a familiar choice.
  9. Kaysen
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Cason
    • Description:

      Trendy Cason is becoming popular enough to have a variety of offshoot spellings in the Top 1000.
  10. Brynleigh
    • Origin:

      Variation of Brinley or combination of Bryn and Leigh
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  11. Luci
    • Emberlyn
      • Origin:

        Modern invented name
      • Description:

        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.
    • Kamille
      • Kolton
        • Origin:

          Spelling variation of Colton
        • Description:

          This inventive spelling is part cowboy and part Kardashian.
      • 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.
      • Michele
        • Origin:

          Feminine variation of Michael
        • Meaning:

          "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.
      • Noe
        • Origin:

          Greek, Georgian, and Latin variation of Noah, Hebrew
        • Meaning:

          "rest, repose"
        • Description:

          The Old Testament Noah has been so popular for so long that variations are becoming popular too. Noe is a streamlined form used in Greek and Latin Bibles, and in Georgia too. Spelled as more often as Noé, it is also popular across France, Belgium, Switzerland, and Spain.
      • Madilynn
        • Origin:

          Spelling variation of Madelyn, meaning "from Magdala" or "high tower"
        • Meaning:

          "high tower"
        • Description:

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

          Spelling variation of Harley
        • Description:

          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.
      • Laylani
        • Origin:

          Hawaiian, variation of Leilani
        • Description:

          A gentle-sounding name with a pretty meaning to match -- "heavenly flower." Laylani is a close cousin to names like Lily and Leila that have been very trendy in the last few years. We're somewhat agnostic about this spelling compared to original Leilani. Though we tend to favor the original in such cases, it might be easier for non-Hawaiians to figure out how to pronounce this one. Laylani has made the US Top 1000 in 2020 as well as 2022, but has no where close to the popularity of the original Leilani.