Names That Are Variations

A favorite in Brazil, with the z adding extra zest.

Most distinctive of the Dominic-related girls' names.

With the fast-rising Jonah having cracked the Top 200 and the more surname-esque Jonas not far behind, parents who love this Biblical classic may want a more unique alternative. Yonas is the variation used in Ethiopia, carrying the same sweet and gentle meaning "dove", along with the associations with the Old Testament prophet who was famously swallowed by a whale.

Flailing attempt to switch up popular Tristan.

An attractive international variation of Marcus that could get you to the nickname Gus.

Portuguese variation of Letitia.

Elaboration of Sophia created for the character Sophitia Alexandra in the video game Soulcalibur.

A not as appealing variation on an attractive original.

Both Ariana and Arianna sit comfortably in the US Top 100, so it makes sense that Aryana with the trendy y would join the fray. However, due to its inevitable confusion with the other spellings and the word "aryan" prominently displayed, it might be best to consider an alternative.

Doolish (known as Douglas in English) is the largest town in the Isle of Man. The name is though to derive from a Celtic word "Duboglassio" which means "black river".

Substituting the V for the W sounds almost comedic to the American ear.

We don't think a boy would want to be called a sham.

Wylei exists because Corey Parker decreed it so: He gave his newborn son this variation of the classic surname more conventionally spelled Wylie or Wiley. The problem with the Wylei spelling is that it makes you think the name may have a different pronunciation, with an ay versus an ee sound at the end. This is one of those creative inspirations that will make the child's life more difficult for years to come.

This form of the classic name Vincent is used throughout Russia.

In Norway, a Grandpa Name.

Esau is a rarely-used Old Testament name in the US, perhaps due to the character's biblical fate. Isav is one step removed, which may make it more palatable to parents.

Needlessly confusing; stick with Bailey.

This classic Italian Samuel variation is just as compelling as the original, especially if you have Italian heritage.

Softens up the 20th century classic Martin.