International Forms of Classic Names

Spelling variation of Amalia, rising in popularity throughout Europe.

Charming way to freshen up Jacob.

This unusual name, which is jauntier than Chris when used as a diminutive of Christopher, is associated with the Bulgarian installation artist of that name, responsible for wrapping many public institutions and known especially for The Gates of Central Park and Running Fence. Christo is his full given name.

Everything sounds better with an Italian accent. Elisabetta is the more common Italian form.

Dawud is a widely-used Arabic name, a version of David that is among the British Top 1000 names for boys.

A cool, international form of Andrew with its origins in both Croatia and Medieval Scotland. Also used as diminutive in Georgia, The Netherlands, Sweden, and Estonia, it could make a fresh feeling alternative to Andy, Andrew, or Andreas.