Names That Are Variations

Aaprahami is unlikely to catch on in the US. Nickname Hami is more usable.

One of the few military ranks used as a name, as in Kennedy in-law and Peace Corps creator Sargent (born Robert Sargent) Shriver. There's also a more creative, artistic association with painter John Singer Sargent.

No, adding a Y does not do enough to separate this name from the ever-popular Jacob.

This spelling of Naomi guarantees you'll get the pronunciation you desire.

The Russian translation of the classic Lithuanian name Gediminas, which is associated with the Grand Duke of Lithuania.

Everything sounds better with an Italian accent. Elisabetta is the more common Italian form.

One of the few masculine names derived from a feminine name, in this case, Bjork.

The use of Prokhor in Russia was in part inspired by St. Prochorus, a deacon in the New Testament.

Veering toward Brittany.

Fun and zippy Z name with a cute meaning to boot.

Cuff and Cuffee were borne by enslaved people in the US and Caribbean in the 18th and 19th centuries. They are Anglicized forms of Kofi, the Akan name for boys born on Friday.

Nice for a little girl born on Sunday.

Natalie retains some classic charm, but the -ee spelling is fading fast. Its the lowest ranked of the spelling variants, a list that includes Nataly, Nathalie, and Nathaly.

Leads to sweeter short forms Pirjo and Pirkko.

Stylish short form Zala is the most common name in Slovenia.

This variation of Biblical Benjamin is used in Ethiopia. With various "Ben" names in style, from Bennett to Bentley, Benyam feels fresh but approachable. The name is also commonly spelled Binyam or Biniyam, but the Benyam more easily leads to the friendly nickname Ben.