Names That Are Variations

Classic Scandinavian form of Bridget. Saint Birgitta of Sweden is the patron saint of Europe.

Frequently used in the Spanish-speaking community; Christopher Columbus was born Cristóbal Colón.

Lively and joyful. Jovie could be a cute short form.

Although Tamerlaine, especially with the addition of an i, feels more feminine than masculine these days and is occasionally used for girls, the original Tamerlane was a fierce Mongol warrior.

This, the simplest French female version of Paul, was brought into the U. S. mix by novelist Paule Marshall, whose roots are in the West Indies.

With Grace getting so popular, you may want to explore its international variations such as Grazia, or go all the way to Graziana or Graziella.

This spelling gives the name favorite an Elaine spin.

The most popular variation of this Biblical name is Mateo, which has now surpassed the classic Matthew. Matteo is not far behind, and other variations are rising fast as well. Mateos is a variation used throughout Ethiopia that has yet to make it to the Western world, despite its super cool sound and wide appeal.

Jadon is the original Biblical form of this name, but Jayden is by far the most popular spelling, currently in the Top 20. Jaydon is borrowing from both versions, but not improving the name in the process. At Number 999 in 2015, it's in danger of dropping of the charts for good.

This phonetic spelling of the Kardashian baby name Dream surprised many by being one of the fastest-rising girl names of 2022. Both Dream and Jream were still only given to under 100 boys the same year.

Fabia is one of several pleasant international-accented female versions of Fabian.

Ieuan is a Scrabble-rack full of impossible vowels. Consider Ewan, Ian, or Owen instead.

Poetic name that's terminally mournful.

Romy lovers, here's a new one for you! Romary is a surname with French and Scottish roots and has historically been a masculine given name in France. It would be a great choice on either sex, but feels slightly more feminine with the -mary ending and Romy nickname.

Carson is finally beginning to fall slightly after a nearly 2-decade reign of popularity, and we suspect its many spelling variations will follow suit.

Think Harry with a go-getter ending.

Why add the y.

More and more variations of Mackenzie are joining the Top 1000.