International Forms of Classic Names

  1. Jacobo
    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Jacob
    • Description:

      Charming way to freshen up Jacob.
  2. Amalya
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "work"
    • Description:

      Spelling variation of Amalia, rising in popularity throughout Europe.
  3. Dawud
    • Origin:

      Arabic variation of David
    • Description:

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

      Slavic
    • Meaning:

      "one who carries Christ"
    • Description:

      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.
  5. Cateline
    • Origin:

      Medieval French form of Catherine
    • Meaning:

      "pure"
  6. Eskandar
    • Origin:

      Persian variation of Alexander
  7. Anushka
    • Elizabetta
      • Origin:

        Italian variation of Elizabeth
      • Meaning:

        "pledged to God"
      • Description:

        Everything sounds better with an Italian accent. Elisabetta is the more common Italian form.
    • Kilikina
      • Franko
        • Andro
          • Origin:

            Croatian, Scottish, and Georgian variation of Andrew
          • Meaning:

            "strong and manly"
          • Description:

            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.