Names That Are Variations

See LOUISE.

Confessional memoirist Augusten Burroughs is the first literary notable to bear one of this family of names since the confessional saint.

A name sometimes used by Latino parents, perhaps relating to the popular Spanish TV mini-series of that name.

This name of a renowned Apache leader and mystic would be a difficult choice, since it was used as a rallying cry in so many old westerns and by paratroopers jumping out of their planes in World War II.

A super quirky and upbeat choice, if it can ever shake off its ubiquitous-guy Woody Allen identity.

Countless notable figures from Polish history, and one America's Next Top Model contestant, have used this version of Catherine, made extra spicy by that "zy." Those interested in honoring a relative with the name might want to consider Kasia, Katarzyna's lovely (and much more English-friendly) nickname.

Do you really want to name your baby after a car when there are so many other lex possibilities?

French given and surname.

Like other "ee" names, Bailee is starting to lose its shine, slowly slipping down the charts.

While the Cailin spelling doesn't appear on popularity charts, other forms such as Kaylin and Kaylen do, along with several similar names, from Caitlin to Jalen to Kayla. The result: a name that feels more common than it actually is.

Samiah and her sisters are feminine variations on the male name Sami (which of course is also a female name, usually a short form for Samiah or Samantha). Spellings include Samia and Samiya.

A pretty and fresh-sounding variation of the Christmasy classic Noelle. Several spelling variations were used for a handful of babies in recent years, including Noeli, Noellie, Noely, and Noelie.

One of the most usable names for an American child from the Icelandic Top 50.

An alternative to the highly popular Aubrey. It entered the US Top 1000 back in 2001, peaked in 2012 when it neared the Top 300, then dropped out of the charts in 2023. Aubree remains the more popular alternative.

This fairly obscure saint's name was chosen by Oscar-winning actress Marcia Gay Harden for one of her twins.

Like twins Helene and Elaine, a relic of the 1930s to 40s French Renaissance of names.

One of the few versions of Elizabeth that hasn't translated here.

Ewart has long been extinct as a first name, and the prominent placement of "ew" and "wart" probably has something to do with it. Ewart originated as a Norman form of Edward and an occupational surname name. The surname was related to the Middle English word ewehirde, from the Old English components meaning "ewe" and "herdsman."

Mo is a punchy, unisex nickname with endless versatility, from Maureen to Morgan to the British favorite Imogen. Its simplicity and charm make it a modern pick for parents embracing minimalist names - and part of a rising trend of boyish nicknames for girls.