Names That Are Variations

  1. Kyndall
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Kendall
    • Description:

      As with many popular names these days, Kendall has inspired several spelling variations, many of them popular in their own right. While Kyndall fell off the Top 1000 in 2015, supermodel and reality TV star Kendall Jenner is sure to keep this name in all its versions in the public eye for years to come.
  2. Olivie
    • Origin:

      Czech variation of Olivia, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "olive tree"
  3. Brájen
    • Origin:

      Hungarian variation of Brian, Irish
    • Meaning:

      "strong, virtuous, and honorable"
  4. Nore
    • Origin:

      Dutch variation of Nora, Irish or Greek
    • Meaning:

      "light"
    • Description:

      The use of the Dutch name Nore may be inspired by Nora, of which it is a variation. As a male name, Nore is related to Nori, the founder of Norway in Norse mythology.
  5. Maliq
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Malik, Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "king"
    • Description:

      The q-ending of this common name adds a quirky element.
  6. Gwyladyss
    • Origin:

      Old Welsh variation of Gladys
    • Description:

      Gwyladyss is an Old Welsh variation of the New Welsh Gladys, pronounced like the more familiar form, but modern English speakers can be forgiven for not knowing that. Gladys would be a difficult enough name for a 21st century child; with this spelling, it would be impossible.
  7. Vendel
    • Origin:

      Hungarian variation of Wendell, German
    • Meaning:

      "to travel, to proceed"
  8. Margus
    • Origin:

      Estonian variation of Marcus, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "warlike"
    • Description:

      An attractive international variation of Marcus that could get you to the nickname Gus.
  9. Ilise
    • Origin:

      German variation of Elise
    • Meaning:

      "pledged to God"
    • Description:

      While Ilise is unusual, the E version is more attractive.
  10. Annastacia
    • Origin:

      Polish, Variation of Anastasia
    • Meaning:

      "resurrection"
    • Description:

      Made somewhat familiar by the election of Annastacia Palaczszuk as Premier of the State of Queensland in Australia.
  11. Alijah
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Elijah, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "Yahweh is God"
    • Description:

      Elijah is in the US Top 10 and is popular across New Zealand, The Netherlands, and The UK. Spelling variation Alijah however only appears in the US charts, where it has ranked in the Top 1000 since 2001. Given to 700 boys in a recent year, for every one baby Alijah, there are 16 Elijahs.
  12. Cataleyah
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Cataleya
    • Description:

      Cataleyah wins notice as one of the trendiest names of all time, rising quickly through the ranks inspired by the Zoe Saldana character in Colombiana and also the name of a genus of orchids.
  13. Sebbe
    • Origin:

      Swedish variation of Sebastian
    • Meaning:

      "person from ancient city of Sebasta"
    • Description:

      This Swedish form of Sebastian would work nicely as a nickname.
  14. Taron
    • Origin:

      Variation of Taryn or Tara or female variation of Taran or Taron
    • Description:

      All the Taron-related names have various uncertain and perhaps-unrelated origins. The Irish girls' name Tara is the most widely-used of the bunch, sitting at the bottom of the Top 1000 after ranking in the Top 100 from 1970 through 1990. In its heyday, Tara was occasionally used for boys too: about 20 boys vs. more than 5000 girls in 1970. Taryn, which you might think of as a Tara-Karyn hybrid, was given to nearly 200 girls last year, placing it right below the Top 1000. Homonym Taron is actually more usually a boys' name, thanks to two notable modern bearers: Welsh actor Taron Egerton and South African-born filmmaker Taron Lexton. It may be a variation of Taran, which may be a shortening of Taranis, the name of the Celtic thunder god. Taron and Taran were both given to about 30 boys last year but no girls. But any of these variations or spellings could be used for either sex.
  15. Anahit
    • Origin:

      Armenian variation of Anahita, Persian
    • Meaning:

      "immaculate"
    • Description:

      Anahit is the Armenian form of Anahita, the Persian goddess of fertility, wisdom, and water.
  16. Kama
    • Origin:

      Hindi-Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "love, desire"
    • Description:

      This simple but alluring name — some might associate it with the Kama Sutra — was chosen by heavy metal rocker Sammy Hagar for his daughter.
  17. Jancey
    • Origin:

      English surname, Scottish variation of Janet
    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"
    • Description:

      Jaunty Jancey hails from the United Kingdom, where it appeared in England as a surname and in Scotland as a nickname for Janet. It's extremely uncommon in the US, given to fewer than five baby girls in the most recent year on record. You'll be hard-pressed to come across another Jancey in your life, so if unique names are a priority for you, this jolly and accessible choice belongs on your list.
  18. Onesime
    • Origin:

      French variation of Onesimus
  19. Byram
    • Origin:

      English variation of Byron
    • Description:

      Why not stick with the original.
  20. Ildiko
    • Origin:

      Hungarian variation of Hilda
    • Meaning:

      "battle, warrior"
    • Description:

      Ildiko is a variation of the German Hilda — itself short for Brunhilda. In Hungary, the name is spelt Ildikó.