Names That Are Variations

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

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.

Distinguished actor Hume Cronyn (who shared his father's name) put this unusual choice in the lexicon.

Cooler than Ernest and less Muppet-like than Ernie, the Finnish Erno may be the best way to honor someone with an Ern- name.

French designer name Chanel spelt phonetically in English.

Allena may feel like a somewhat antiquated feminization, though Allen itself is a tad old-fashioned. In many ways, Allena -- pronounced ah-LEN-ah -- feels more appealing that Alana or ah-LAH-ah.

Ethereal name with a moony halo.

Energetic and bouncy, but keep it as a short form.

Saveliy comes from Sabellius, used to refer to the Sabine people of ancient Italy. It is currently a Top 100 name for baby boys in Moscow.

Variation of Ludwig.

Variation of Hubert.

The Turkish form of Sumayyah, the name of the first Islamic female martyr.

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

Softens up the 20th century classic Martin.