Names That Are Variations

Disproportionately common among the American Amish.

Again, the trendy -ee ending.

The variation of Horatio used in Aragon, Spain.

This beautiful variation of the trendy Clementine has an Italian flair, and is nowhere to be seen in the US charts.

Ivano is a name that's a variation of a variation, with Ivan a common Russian and Eastern European version of John. Ivano puts an Italian spin on the name.

A common name among enslaved men and boys who were born on a Monday, named in the West African tradition based on birthday. Joe was a common nickname. The female equivalent is Juba.

Many traditional Russian names have ancient Greek origins, such as Kivela, which derives from Cybele. In Greek mythology, Cybele was the goddess of fertility, nature, and health.

This spelling of the popular surname ranks just inside the Top 1000.

Úlfur is a top name in its native Iceland, although it isn't likely to travel outside the country.

The spelling of Leo typically used in Iceland and Hungary. Leó is a Top 50 name in Iceland.

The Icelandic form of Theodore, currently ranking in the Top 50 over there.

Yesterday's Jaylen.

Adinah or Adina was a male figure in the Old Testament, though it's also used as agirls' name in modern Israel. It can be considered the grandmother of Dina or Dena.

This distinctly Russian name derives from the Greek Hermolaos. Yermolai can also be spelled without the initial Y, as Ermolai.

Adelita is a more recent entry into the popular group of girl names starting with Adel -- Adele, Adela, Adeline, and Adelaide. Adelita is technically a diminutive itself, but also carries the nickname Alita.

Stuck in the Old Country.

Although it gives of a somewhat Spanish vibe (a la Beatriz), Gladez is in fact a Welsh variation of the more familiar English name Gladys. That being said, while around 5 girls are named Gladys each year in the UK, none are recorded as being named Gladez. We recommend sticking with the more familiar version, which is in any case, rare enough.