Names That Are Variations

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.

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.

Arriana is a more-unusual spelling variation of the names that are most popularly found as Ariana or Arianna. All are forms of the Greek Ariadne. Given its many spellings, that extra r only complicates things.

One of many "yooneek" spelling variants of the increasingly popular Kinsley.

A short and simple name used by Jewish Italian families.

Variation of Suhail.

Australian olympic champion Giann Rooney brought this modern take on the traditional Italian name Gianna or Giovanna into many households.

Sounds too much like the name of a hotel.

The translation of Katarina and Katherine used in Finland and Estonia.

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

Unless you come from Polish or Croation stock, we're not sure the pronunciation confusion is worth it - we'd just stick with Jason.

The Estonian translation of Frederick. Priit, the short form, is more common.

The Estonian translation of Yevgeniy, which in turn is a form of Eugene.

Turning Paul or Paol -- whether it's as Paolo, Paolina, or even Paola -- instantly makes it more romantic and appealing.

A male Spanish given name derived from the Latin name Fulgentius.