Names That Are Variations

Stavra is the female version of the classic Greek name Stavros, sometimes erroneously anglified as Stephanie (which means crown) or Stella (star).

Like Martina, this Dutch variation is related to Mars, the Roman God of war.

Rarely heard outside the Slavic community.

Amadej is the Slovene version of Amadeus, perhaps best known as the middle name of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Whether you choose to end it with a C or a K, Cadok possesses an energy that many parents seek out for their child's name. Welsh Cadoc has a saintly connection, if that sways you either way.

Carly and company have had a good run, fueled by Nickelodeon's popular series iCarly, as well as Canadian pop singer Carly Rae Jepsen.

This is one case where removing a letter makes a name more complicated, not more simple.

More distinct than the upward-trending Gemma.

Currently fashionable in Slovenia.

Common Slovene spelling of Ludmila, also used frequently in the Baltics.

A spelling variation of the Hispanic Jovanni, itself a variation of the Giovanni, the Italian form of traditional John. This form may also be used by English speaking parents, hoping to make the pronunciation of Giovanni clear.

Genesis — the name of the first book of the Bible — is already a Top 100 name for girls. Add in the "Jen" component of this spelling and it feels particularly feminine.