Names That Are Variations

  1. Timberly
    • Origin:

      American invented name, variation of Kimberly
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  2. Carley
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Carly
  3. Onóra
    • Origin:

      Irish Gaelic
    • Meaning:

      "honor"
    • Description:

      Lovely variation of an upstanding classic.
  4. Jeannine
    • Origin:

      French variation of Jean
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  5. Tomasso
    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Thomas
    • Meaning:

      "twin"
    • Description:

      Nearly every name takes on a more sensual, worldly quality in its Italian version.
  6. Raimond
    • Origin:

      Estonian variation of Raymond, German
    • Meaning:

      "wise-protector"
    • Description:

      The short form, Raivo, is more common these days.
  7. Deniskov
    • Origin:

      Russian variation of Dennis, French from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "god of Nysa"
  8. Stanisław
    • Origin:

      Polish variation of Stanislav, German and Slavic
    • Meaning:

      "someone who achieves glory or fame"
  9. Viljo
    • Origin:

      Finnish variation of William
    • Description:

      Inventive nickname option, but with built-in pronunciation problems.
  10. Büşra
    • Origin:

      Turkish variation of Bushra, Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "good news"
    • Description:

      One of the most popular Turkish girl names of the past generation.
  11. Sophitia
    • Origin:

      Invented name; variation of Sophia
    • Description:

      Elaboration of Sophia created for the character Sophitia Alexandra in the video game Soulcalibur.
  12. Letícia
    • Origin:

      Portuguese variation of Letitia, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "joy, gladness"
    • Description:

      Portuguese variation of Letitia.
  13. Bayleigh
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Bailey
    • Description:

      Needlessly confusing; stick with Bailey.
  14. Ivonne
    • Origin:

      French variation of Yvonne
    • Description:

      The I freshens up this name.
  15. Stef
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Stefanus, Dutch variation of Stephen
    • Meaning:

      "garland; crown"
  16. Zarela
    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Sarah
    • Description:

      Rhythmic, tangoish name quite popular in Spanish-speaking cultures.
  17. Malwina
    • Origin:

      Polish variation of Malvina, Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "smooth-browed one"
  18. Kamdyn
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Camden
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  19. Jaylin
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Jalen
    • Description:

      This spelling of popular Jalen ranks in the Top 1000 for both girls and boys.
  20. Nahiara
    • Origin:

      Puerto Rican variation of Naiara, Basque
    • Meaning:

      "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.