Names That Are Variations

See GABRIEL.

Bríet, the Icelandic form of Brit, feels fresher and more exciting than the original.

This vintage name is still used today among the Amish.

See RILEY.

This spunky variation of the placid Cecilia might be a winner for those looking for a rare international version of a traditional name.

Variation of Suheyla.

This spelling of popular Jalen ranks in the Top 1000 for both girls and boys.

Rather than going with a yooneek spelling like Macen (or Maysen or Masyn), we'd suggest sticking with the original Mason, as Kelsey Grammer did for his daughter.

Cameron is an ultra-popular boys' name, in the US Top 100 since 1987. As a result, it has generated numerous spelling variations, including Kameron, Camron, Kamron, Kamren, and Camren. The Kamren spelling has been on and off the US Top 1000 since the 2000s, though as of 2023, it has been absent for almost a decade. Given to around 75 boys each year, Cameron, Kameron, and Kamryn are currently favored.

Virsaviya is the Russian form of the biblical name Bathsheba. It appeared on the US charts twice, in 2015 and 2016.

This chic Ethiopian variation of Andrew has a stylish, international flair.

This male name uses the popular feminine suffix -ee, so if you're set on this name we'd suggest using Kyrie.

This overly trendy spelling jumped into the Top 1000 names in 2013. It got there by being the fourth fastest-rising name on the 2013 list, riding the increasing popularity of Journey and Journee.

Unusual twist -- but everyone will hear it as Justin -- or jester.

Kaitlynn seems to be trying too hard to make its pronunciation plain. At this point, everyone knows that the name however you spell it is pronounced like Kate plus Lynn, so why go all the way to Kaitlynn? This spelling has been stumbling down the charts since its peak in 1998 and may not be around much longer.

Common as a surname, not advisable for a first.