Names That Are Variations

This modern Dutch name is far more popular in the Netherlands than its English equivalent Quinta is in the USA. But with the viral popular of Abbott Elementary creator and star Quinta Brunson, that could change quickly. Quinty and Quinta are both wonderful, underused names.

If Theodore has lost its sparkle and Thaddeus feels a bit too serious, you may love the Ethiopian Tadeios. The Amharic version of Biblical Thaddeus has a fun and bouncy sound and comes with the cool nickname "Tad".

A jauntier, more accessible form of Siegfried.

The Finnish form of Peter was most common in its culture of origin in the 1950s and '60s.

Nickname form Gaber is currently the more fashionable variation in Slovenia.

Lowdy is a variation of Loveday, a name given to babies in medieval England who were born on days when adversaries would come together to resolve their conflicts amicably. Loveday continued to be used in Cornwall long after it died out in the rest of England and is considered a traditional Cornish name despite its Anglo-Saxon roots.

A common choice for baby boys in Slovenia. Bine is identical in sound to the Yiddish feminine name Bina.

Popular Irish name brought here by singer Sinead O'Connor, could make a striking choice for a child with deep Irish roots.

A top name in Eastern European countries including Croatia and Bosnia, where it is a transcription of Jacob.

One of the most popular Turkish girl names of the past generation.

The I freshens up this name.

Rhythmic, tangoish name quite popular in Spanish-speaking cultures.

Intriguing short form of Guilherme, heard in Portugal and Brazil. Guion Bluford was the first African American to go to space.

The q-ending of this common name adds a quirky element.

The short form, Raivo, is more common these days.

Nearly every name takes on a more sensual, worldly quality in its Italian version.

For Americans, may prove too much of a twist on Peter.

The least popular version of Damien in the Top 1000, this name still enjoyed a bit of a boost in 2013 -- it climbed 83 spots since 2012.