Names That Are Variations

Several variations of this name, including Kayce and Casey, had a significant rise in 2022 thanks to the hit show Yellowstone, featuring main character Kayce Dutton. However, Kaycee did not share this success and still remains strongly on the girls' side.

Somewhat flat-footed spelling variation.

Very similar to the Celtic form, the Welsh variation of Patrick might freshen up this lovely, but familiar, boys' name.

Marginally better than Richardette or Richardina.

The relationship to "ill" makes this and similar names less pleasing than the versions that start with A or E.

Arkadina was thrust into the limelight as one of the (many) middle names of Uma Thurman and Arpad Busson's little girl. The Slavic or Russian feminine form of Arkady, which is derived from the ancient Greek name Arkadios, is the equivalent of the English Arcadia -- a heavenly place. For most English speakers, the Arcadia form would be more compatible.

Taras is used in Russia, influenced by the Greek Tarasios. Tarasios comes from the Italian city name Taras (now Taranto), settled by Greeks and named after Taras from Greek mythology.

Rare international form of Israel.

Basque alternative to Paddy or Pat

If Cornelius still seems too much to consider, Cornelio, its jauntier, Latinized counterpart may be a better fit.

Unusual, with an energetic spirit.

The Turkish form of Khadija, an important Muslim name connected to the first wife of Prophet Muhammed in the Quran. Double-barreled Hatice Kübra also makes the Turkish Top 100.

This variation of Cosmo is most commonly used in Slavic regions.

Slightly awkward girl's version of a straightforward male name.

A Top 10 name in Slovenia, where it is a form of John. Žan is pronounced similarly to the French Jean.

Pedra has never caught on with anything like the popularity of its male counterpart, Pedro. The Greek Petra sounds a lot cleaner and more refined.

We love a fresh name that leads to the hip nickname Finn. Finhas is an Ethiopian variant of Phineas that does just that.