Names That Are Variations

The most common form of Elizabeth in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, typically spelled Alžběta or Alžbeta.

Variation of Ekaterina, and close to the name's earliest known form. The original meaning is obscure, but one theory is that it derives from Hekateros, a minor Greek god of a folk dance. The name was later remodeled the virtuius Greek word katharos, "pure".

The Icelandic transcription of Elin, closer in sound to Ellen.

A perennial favorite in the Czech Republic, Eliška has been the Number 1 name since 2011.

Very similar to the more familiar Louisa.

Tylah or more correctly Tyla may be used in the US as a variation of Tyler but is an authentic Lithuanian name in its own right.

Although it looks more like Natalie to an English speaker, this Czech name is pronounced closer to the original Natalia.

Tordis left Norway's popularity charts in 1948, placing it among the old lady name that could soon be up for revival.

Sabira is an appealing Arabic name that refers to one of the essential Quranic qualities of patients. Sabri is another form of the name that can be used for both girls and boys and has a modern, adorable sound.

Ogive is a rare variation of the German name Hedwig which means combat or war. Ogive of Luxembourg was a notable bearer of this name; in geometry, an ogive is a pointed arch (similar to the top of a rocket). It is said that Ogive of Luxembourg's bust was the inspiration behind the shape name.

Hungarian form of Katherine.

Benedita is easy for an English speaker to pronounce yet sounds just uncommon enough to be intriguing. And with Benedict more in mainstream use, Benedita feels possible.

You might be able to make this work if you pronounce it the sophisticated French way: zhil-bare.

For die-hard Shaq fans.

Şerhrazad is the form of Sheherazade — the legendary narrator of One Thousand and One Nights — used as a girl name in Turkey.

Paulana is an unusual feminine form of Paul or may be considered a combination name, smooshing Paula and Ana. It sounds international without truly being attached to any particular culture. As Paul and Paula's fashion stars have faded, there's little to compel a parent to choose Paulana over the more established Pauline, for instance, if honoring an ancestral Paul.

A beautiful Judeo-Italian name that is pronounced rhyming with Camilla.