Names That Are Variations
- Timberly
Origin:
American invented name, variation of KimberlyMeaning:
"Cyneburga's meadow"Description:
Timberly emerged on the charts in 1960 as an alternative to Kimberly. It never caught on and has been given to no more than 25 baby girls each year since. These days it may also be seen as an elaboration of Timber, an up-and-coming gender-neutral nature name.
- Carley
Origin:
Spelling variation of Carly
- Onóra
Origin:
Irish GaelicMeaning:
"honor"Description:
Lovely variation of an upstanding classic.
- Jeannine
Origin:
French variation of JeanMeaning:
"God is gracious"Description:
This feminine form of Jean was most popular in the 1930s in its home country, and in the 1960s in the US. It's fallen off the Top 1000 list since, but perhaps cute retro nickname Jeannie could tempt some vintage-loving parents back.
- Tomasso
Origin:
Italian variation of ThomasMeaning:
"twin"Description:
Nearly every name takes on a more sensual, worldly quality in its Italian version.
- Raimond
Origin:
Estonian variation of Raymond, GermanMeaning:
"wise-protector"Description:
The short form, Raivo, is more common these days.
- Deniskov
Origin:
Russian variation of Dennis, French from GreekMeaning:
"god of Nysa"
- Stanisław
Origin:
Polish variation of Stanislav, German and SlavicMeaning:
"someone who achieves glory or fame"
- Viljo
Origin:
Finnish variation of WilliamDescription:
Inventive nickname option, but with built-in pronunciation problems.
- Büşra
Origin:
Turkish variation of Bushra, ArabicMeaning:
"good news"Description:
One of the most popular Turkish girl names of the past generation.
- Sophitia
Origin:
Invented name; variation of SophiaDescription:
Elaboration of Sophia created for the character Sophitia Alexandra in the video game Soulcalibur.
- Letícia
Origin:
Portuguese variation of Letitia, LatinMeaning:
"joy, gladness"Description:
Portuguese variation of Letitia.
- Bayleigh
Origin:
Spelling variation of BaileyDescription:
Needlessly confusing; stick with Bailey.
- Ivonne
Origin:
French variation of YvonneDescription:
The I freshens up this name.
- Stef
Origin:
Diminutive of Stefanus, Dutch variation of StephenMeaning:
"garland; crown"
- Zarela
Origin:
Spanish variation of SarahDescription:
Rhythmic, tangoish name quite popular in Spanish-speaking cultures.
- Malwina
Origin:
Polish variation of Malvina, ScottishMeaning:
"smooth-browed one"
- Kamdyn
Origin:
Spelling variation of CamdenMeaning:
"winding alley"Description:
If Camden feels too masculine, Camdyn or Kamdyn may appeal to you for a girl, in line with Emersyn or Addisyn. However, while it was given to around 60 girls in 2023, this variation was still used nearly 3 times as many boys. The classic Camden with its ties to the hip market in London and the New Jersey city, may be a better way to go, given to more than 120 girls.
- Jaylin
Origin:
Spelling variation of JalenDescription:
This spelling of popular Jalen ranks in the Top 1000 for both girls and boys.
- Nahiara
Origin:
Puerto Rican variation of Naiara, BasqueMeaning:
"town between the rocks"Description:
An additional H is often found in Puerto Rican names, such as Amahia, a variation of Amaia, and Nahiara, a form of the Basque place name Naiara.