Names That Are Variations

Familiar outside the Hispanic community through male opera singer Placido Domingo, this name has a calm, serene feeling.

Widely used in Estonia, which shares a border with Latvia.

Phibba, Phibah, Phibbi, and Phebe were common names among enslaved people in America. They derive from Afua, the traditional Akan name for girls born on a Friday. They were often Anglicized as Phoebe.

A feminissima version of a super-serious name.

Luxury baby name associated with Jacques Cartier's eponymous jewelry company.

Configuration coined by troubled former NBA star Jayson Williams for his daughter.

The Finnish form of Eulalia.

Leads to sweeter short forms Pirjo and Pirkko.

Many Russian names are influenced by Greek names, as is Arsentiy, the Russian variation of Arsenius. St. Arsenius the Great was a common namesake for children named Arsentiy.

Nice for a little girl born on Sunday.

Janet's zippier Russian cousin.

Does not improve on the pretty but overused favorite.

With Theodora showing signs of revival, this rare saints' name could be an appealing alternative.