Names That Are Variations

Laís is a common female name in Brazil, although not one that is currently popular for babies. In 2016, Morena Baccarin and Ben McKenzie named their daughter Frances Laiz, a variation of Laís. Baccarin is Brazilian herself.

Leave the Z behind, please. You're better off with the classic Jasmine spelling -- though all of this name's variations have been falling in popularity in recent years.

Kamma is an appealing Danish name signifying a combination of Katherine or Karen and Maria or Margaret. It may also be a short form of Kamilla, the usual Scandinavian spelling of Camilla.

A feminization of Yonah, the Hebrew form of Jonah.

Form of Gloria — with the same pronunciation — used in many Central European countries.

Vincenza would be a more user-friendly form in this country.

Spelling twist makes it more striking.

Snoh is a term used in Liberia by the indigenous Kwah people to refer to God. In the US, it may also be a spelling variation of word name Snow. Snoh rose in use in 2022, likely influenced by Swedish musical artist Snoh Aalegra.

The original Russian name is Natalia, the French say Natalie or Noel or Noelle, and the Italians use this gender-neutral name. While Natale and its international cousins is traditionally given to babies born at Christmas time, it's certainly not reserved for that.

Still verboten, even with a French accent.

The Hebrew Najma, more phonetically spelled Naima, is rarely heard in the US but was used by star Mahershala Ali as the middle name for his daughter Bari.

One of the many, many, many variations of this name very popular with parents, including actor Kevin Sorbo.

An over-elaborate Italian name associated with fashion designer Simonetta Colonna, a key figure in the emergence of Italian haute couture. Stop at SIMONE or SIMONA.

The en ending is so fashionable these days, a lot of people prefer it even when the alternative as with Brandon has more heft.

The Swedish form of Agnes may be known to English speakers as that of Agnetha Fältskog, a member of the band ABBA.

Gabrina is a name sometimes heard in the Latino community, could make a distinctive alternative to Gabriela.