Variant Baby Names
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Variant Girl Names
Aylani#293 in the U.S.High chief — variant spelling of AilaniEvelynn#301 in the U.S.Wished-for child; life — as a variant of Evelyn blending Eve (life) and Old English elementsMya#444 in the U.S.Variant of Mia and Maya; may derive from Latin 'maior' (great), from the Roman goddess Maia, orCamryn#477 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Cameron, from Scottish Gaelic 'cam' (crooked) and 'sron' (nose) or 'abhainnRylie#478 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Riley, from the Irish surname Ó Raghallaigh (descendant of Raghallach, meanAlivia#484 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Olivia, from Latin 'oliva' meaning olive tree or olive branch, a symbol of Ariah#636 in the U.S.Variant of Aria, from the Hebrew ariel ('lion of God') or the Italian musical term aria ('air,'Kamora#1108 in the U.S.Moonlight; a variant of Kamari, from Arabic qamar (moon)Annya#1125 in the U.S.Grace, favor, belovedZoie#1271 in the U.S.Life, living oneElayna#1301 in the U.S.Bright, shining, ray of sunAilyn#1318 in the U.S.Beautiful, radiant; bird of beautyAmilia#1383 in the U.S.Industrious, hardworking, striving to excelKaleah#1425 in the U.S.Bright joy, full of happinessZarah#1435 in the U.S.Blooming flower, brightness, radianceEvalynn#1446 in the U.S.Wished-for child; hazelnut; from avelineAddilynn#1548 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kindMacey#1619 in the U.S.Matthew's estate or settlementKaylin#1644 in the U.S.Slender, gentle; from Gaelic caolAlany#1733 in the U.S.orange tree, harmoniousLaina#2422 in the U.S.bright, shining oneJoslyn#2732 in the U.S.member of the Gauts tribeAllisson#2751 in the U.S.noble, of noble kindAlea#2958 in the U.S.High or exalted, from Arabic aliya meaning high, ascending; also related to the Latin alea meanStefany#3024 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Stephanie, from Greek 'Stephanos', meaning 'crown' or 'wreath', a symbol ofAnnia#3785 in the U.S.Derived from the Latin gens name Annia (a Roman clan name) or as a variant of Anna, from HebrewBaileigh#3787 in the U.S.Creative variant of Bailey, from Old French 'baillif' (steward, administrator) or Old English 'Jacquelynn#7641 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Jacqueline, the French feminine form of Jacques (James/Jacob), from the Christal#7974 in the U.S.Christal is a variant of Crystal, from Greek krystallos ('ice; clear'), the sparkling gem and gCinthya#8475 in the U.S.Cinthya is a variant spelling of Cynthia, from Greek Kynthia ('from Mount Kynthos'), an epithetZahria#8841 in the U.S.A variant of Zahra/Zaria, from the Arabic zahra, 'flower; blossom; radiant beauty' (and 'splendCobi#8985 in the U.S.Cobi is a variant of Coby or Jacobi, pet forms tied to Jacob, from Hebrew Ya'aqov ('supplanter;Marylin#9258 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Marilyn, which joins Mary (from Hebrew Miryam) to the fashionable suffix Tiegan#10049 in the U.S.Tiegan is a spelling of Teagan, from Irish Tadhgan ('little poet' or 'little scholar') or a WelWynnter#10069 in the U.S.Wynnter is a spelling of Winter, the coldest season, from Old English 'winter'. A crisp seasonaMarlaina#10608 in the U.S.An elaborated spelling of Marlene, which contracts Maria and Magdalene ('woman of Magdala'). ThZahaira#11041 in the U.S.A variant of Zahira, from the Arabic zahir, 'shining; radiant; brilliant; helper.' A luminous nChancey#11284 in the U.S.Chancey is a variant of Chauncey, an English surname of Norman-French origin carried into firstChannah#11285 in the U.S.Channah is a variant of Hannah or Chana, from Hebrew channah ('grace; favor'). The Ch- spellingMarleen#11554 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Marlene, which contracts Maria and Magdalene ('woman of Magdala'). The -eZahriya#11910 in the U.S.A variant of Zahra/Zariyah, from the Arabic zahra, 'flower; blossom; radiant beauty.' The -iya Eilene#12480 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Eileen, the anglicized form of Irish Eibhlin (linked to Evelyn and to HelElainy#12483 in the U.S.A modern elaboration of Elaine, the Old French form of Helen ('bright, shining light'), given aElinora#12492 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Eleanor/Elinor, a name of Old French and ultimately debated origin, oftenElizabet#12496 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Elizabeth (dropping the final -h), from Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath.Ellayna#12501 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Elaina/Elena, forms of Helen ('bright, shining light'). Routes are uncertaElliannah#12502 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Eliana, from Hebrew ('my God has answered'), with a doubled -ll- and -nnElliyanah#12505 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Eliana, from Hebrew ('my God has answered'), with doubled letters and anElliyanna#12506 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Eliana, from Hebrew ('my God has answered'), with doubled -ll- and -nn-.Ellyse#12508 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Elise, the French short form of Elisabeth ('God is my oath'). Routes are uElodee#12510 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Elodie, the French form of Germanic Alodia, often linked to 'foreign richeElysse#12512 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Elyse/Elise, the French short form of Elisabeth ('God is my oath'). RoutesElyzah#12513 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Eliza, a short form of Elizabeth (from Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath').Emalie#12514 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Emily/Emilie, from the Roman family name Aemilius ('rival, emulating' or 'Emeliana#12516 in the U.S.A form of Emiliana, the feminine of Emiliano/Aemilianus (from Roman Aemilius, 'rival, industrioEmmalyne#12521 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Emmeline/Emmaline, from Germanic Amalina (a diminutive of Amal, 'work'). REmorii#12523 in the U.S.A modern coined spelling of Emory/Emery, a surname and given name from Germanic Emmerich ('bravEstephanie#12533 in the U.S.A Spanish-influenced spelling of Stephanie, the feminine of Stephen/Esteban, from Greek stephanEvangelin#12536 in the U.S.A form of Evangeline, from Greek euangelion ('good news, gospel') — 'bearer of good news'. PopuEvangelyne#12537 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Evangeline, from Greek euangelion ('good news, gospel') — 'bearer of good Evlyn#12539 in the U.S.A modern trimmed spelling of Evelyn, from the surname/given name Aveline (Germanic, variously tEvonne#12540 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Yvonne, the French feminine of Yves, from a Germanic root meaning 'yew' (Gianah#12571 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Giana/Gianna, an Italian feminine of Gianni/Giovanni (John), from Hebrew fGissela#12575 in the U.S.A spelling of Gisela/Gisele, from a Germanic root gisil ('pledge, hostage' — a noble child giveGiuliette#12576 in the U.S.An Italian-French form of Juliet (Giulietta/Juliette), a diminutive of Julia, from the Roman JuKindra#12781 in the U.S.Kindra reads mainly as a spelling variant of Kendra, often glossed 'knowing; understanding' (a Lillah#12863 in the U.S.Lillah reads as a variant spelling of Lilah or Leila, tied to the Arabic Layla ('night') or to Lindsy#12864 in the U.S.Lindsy is a respelling of Lindsay, an English and Scottish surname and place name meaning 'LincLoreina#12871 in the U.S.Loreina reads as a modern respelling of Lorena or Lorraine, the latter a French region name meaLorraina#12873 in the U.S.Lorraina is a variant of Lorraine, the French region name meaning 'from the kingdom of Lothair'Mellanie#13004 in the U.S.Mellanie is a doubled-l spelling of Melanie, from Greek melas ('dark, black'). A familiar classMireyda#13028 in the U.S.Mireyda is a form in the Mireya/Mireille family, a Spanish and Provencal name often linked to aMireyah#13069 in the U.S.Mireyah is a spelling of Mireya, a Spanish form of the Provencal Mireio (Mireille), often linkeRagan#13101 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Regan/Reagan, from the Irish surname O Riagain, tied to a root often glosRanyah#13111 in the U.S.A spelling of Arabic Rania, from a root meaning 'to gaze intently; to contemplate' — often rendRobynn#13146 in the U.S.A double-N spelling of Robyn/Robin, a pet form of Robert (Germanic Hrodebert, 'bright fame') thRomona#13148 in the U.S.A spelling of Ramona, the Spanish feminine of Ramon (Raymond), from Germanic ragin, 'counsel; wRosalene#13152 in the U.S.A spelling in the Rosaline/Rosalind/Rosalyn family. Behind them sit Germanic hros, 'horse', andSaidee#13177 in the U.S.Saidee is a respelling of Sadie, the pet form of Sarah — Hebrew for 'princess; noblewoman.' TheSaje#13180 in the U.S.Saje is a modern respelling of Sage, from Latin salvia (the healing herb) and sapius, 'wise.' TSamayra#13184 in the U.S.Samayra is a modern spelling of Samaira, itself linked to Arabic Samira, 'companion in evening Sarrah#13191 in the U.S.Sarrah is a variant spelling of Sarah, Hebrew for 'princess; noblewoman' — the wife of Abraham,Scottland#13194 in the U.S.Scottland respells Scotland, 'the land of the Scots' — from the Latin Scoti, a name once given Sebrina#13197 in the U.S.Sebrina is a variant spelling of Sabrina — the Latin name of Britain's River Severn, and in legSecilia#13198 in the U.S.Secilia is a variant spelling of Cecilia, from the Roman family name Caecilius, itself from caeShailoh#13212 in the U.S.Shailoh is a modern respelling of Shiloh — an ancient Israelite sanctuary town, its name usuallShaniah#13217 in the U.S.Shaniah is a spelling of Shania, the stage name of singer Shania Twain, who has said she took iSharlette#13223 in the U.S.Sharlette is a phonetic respelling of Charlotte, the French feminine diminutive of Charles, froShelsea#13226 in the U.S.Shelsea is a phonetic respelling of Chelsea, the London district whose Old English name CealchySomer#13249 in the U.S.Somer is a variant spelling of Summer, the season name, and also exists as an English surname (Sorah#13252 in the U.S.Sorah is most often read as a variant of Sarah — Hebrew Sarah, 'princess; noblewoman' — sometimCollin#13572 in the U.S.Collin is a variant of Colin, a medieval pet form of Nicholas ('victory of the people'), also lJanita#13918 in the U.S.A diminutive elaboration of Jane/Juana (via the -ita ending), tracing to John, 'God is graciousElesia#13919 in the U.S.Read either as a spelling of Elysia — from the Greek Elysian fields, the blessed place, hence 'Isbel#14107 in the U.S.A trimmed form of Isabel, itself a Spanish form of Elizabeth, 'pledged to God; my God is an oatJaniece#14158 in the U.S.Janiece is a variant spelling of Janice, a name popularized in the early twentieth century as aJanise#14161 in the U.S.Janise is a variant spelling of Janice, an elaboration of Jane. Jane is the English feminine of
Variant Boy Names
Bodie#275 in the U.S.Shelter; also used as a variant of Bodhi (awakening)Kash#286 in the U.S.Hollow place; a phonetic spelling variant of CashKaleb#295 in the U.S.Faithful, whole-hearted; boldAlijah#469 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Elijah, from Hebrew 'Eliyahu' composed of 'eli' (my God) and 'Yahu' (a formRylo#1120 in the U.S.Rye meadow; rye clearingEythan#1171 in the U.S.Strong, firm, enduring, long-livedKarsyn#1209 in the U.S.Son of Carr; marsh dwellerKolby#1225 in the U.S.Dark village, coal townHaiden#1306 in the U.S.Hay valley; heathenCaysen#1339 in the U.S.Son of the watchful one; Casey variantGraysen#1390 in the U.S.Son of the grey-haired manCayde#1409 in the U.S.Round, barrel; short and stoutMalek#1472 in the U.S.King, sovereign, the one who reignsXzavier#1485 in the U.S.Bright, new house, splendidKyzer#1503 in the U.S.Emperor, ruler, CaesarZyan#1546 in the U.S.Grace, beauty, adornment of GodKysen#1557 in the U.S.Modern compound; possibly of the seaKamdyn#1568 in the U.S.Winding valley; from the place nameZade#1620 in the U.S.Increase, abundance, prosperityKendrix#1625 in the U.S.Royal ruler; son of the royal powerRaife#2562 in the U.S.Variant of Ralph/Rafe, from Old Norse Ráðúlfr composed of ráð ('counsel,' 'advice') and úlfr ('Drue#3331 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Drew, a short form of Andrew, from Greek Andreas meaning 'manly' or 'virileCharly#5652 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Charlie, diminutive of Charles, from Old High German Karl meaning 'free manAhsaias#6461 in the U.S.Ahsaias reads as a modern form or respelling in the family of Isaiah (Hebrew Yesha'yahu, 'YahweBrodee#6866 in the U.S.A modern -ee respelling of Brody, from a Scottish surname/place name (Brodie), often read as 'mJaye#6977 in the U.S.Jaye is a spelling of Jay, a bright short name from the bird (and a short form for names beginnAdryel#7207 in the U.S.Adryel is a modern spelling of Adriel, from the Hebrew Adri'el, 'God is my flock' (or 'God is mJeovani#7390 in the U.S.Jeovani is a Latino spelling of Giovanni, the Italian form of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'Symon#8167 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Simon, from Hebrew Shim'on, 'he has heard' (i.e., God has heard). The y-sAaren#8249 in the U.S.A modern variant spelling of Aaron, the Hebrew name traditionally read as 'exalted; high mountaAdryen#8261 in the U.S.Adryen is a modern respelling of Adrian, from the Latin Hadrianus, 'from Hadria.' The meaning fBrekken#8359 in the U.S.A modern double-k respelling of Brecken/Breccan, from an Irish name read as 'freckled; speckledIsaih#8498 in the U.S.A respelling of Isaiah (missing the second 'a'), from the Hebrew Yeshayahu, 'the Lord is salvatAaden#8910 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Aiden (or Aden), from the Irish Aodhan, a diminutive of Aodh, 'fire' — hAdriell#8925 in the U.S.Adriell reads as a modern spelling of Adriel, from the Hebrew Adri'el, 'God is my flock' (or 'GAdrean#9743 in the U.S.Adrean is a modern respelling of Adrian, from the Latin Hadrianus, 'from Hadria' (a town that aAdris#9745 in the U.S.Adris reads as a modern variant close to Idris — a name that is Arabic ('studious, learned') anAyron#9813 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Aaron (Hebrew Aharon, 'high mountain; exalted; strong'), with the vowelsGianno#10080 in the U.S.An Italian-styled name in the Gianni/Giovanni family, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is graciouJamelle#10111 in the U.S.Jamelle is a modern form of Jamal, from the Arabic jamal, 'beauty; grace,' reshaped with a softJospeh#10202 in the U.S.Jospeh is Joseph with the final 'e' and 'h' transposed — an error-form that reached the birth dKaelin#10213 in the U.S.A modern spelling echoing the unisex Kaelin/Caelan (an Irish-flavoured name sometimes tied to 'Steffan#10652 in the U.S.A Welsh and German spelling of Stephen, from the Greek Stephanos, 'crown, garland, wreath' — thUlyses#10716 in the U.S.A one-s spelling of Ulysses, the Latin form of the Greek Odysseus — the wandering hero of HomerAhmeer#10727 in the U.S.Ahmeer reads as a modern spelling that echoes Ameer/Amir, the Arabic amir, 'prince, commander, Aeric#10934 in the U.S.Aeric is a modern respelling of Eric (also spelled Aric), from the Old Norse Eirikr, usually reAhmod#10938 in the U.S.Ahmod reads as a modern spelling that echoes Ahmad, the Arabic name meaning 'most praiseworthy,Ahmyr#10939 in the U.S.Ahmyr reads as a modern, creatively spelled name echoing Amir/Ameer, the Arabic amir, 'prince, Alexandar#10960 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Alexander, from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of the people.' The -ar eAysher#11056 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Asher (Hebrew, 'happy; blessed; fortunate'), with an added -y-. Reads asBendjy#11076 in the U.S.A Haitian French-influenced spelling of Benjy/Benji, a short form of Benjamin (Hebrew, 'son of Bradlyn#11096 in the U.S.A modern -lyn respelling of Bradley, from Old English 'broad meadow; wide clearing.' The -lyn eBraidyn#11098 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Braden/Braydon, from an Irish surname read as 'broad hillside' or 'desceJameison#11227 in the U.S.Jameison is a modern spelling of Jameson, an English and Scottish surname meaning 'son of JamesJefry#11258 in the U.S.Jefry is a modern, often Latino, spelling of Jeffrey (Geoffrey), a Germanic name usually read aJamael#11468 in the U.S.Jamael is a modern spelling of Jamal, from the Arabic jamal, 'beauty; grace.' The extra -ae- keJaseer#11484 in the U.S.Jaseer is a spelling of Jasir/Yasir, from the Arabic yasir, 'ease; gentleness; wealth.' Yasir iJaymison#11501 in the U.S.Jaymison is a modern spelling of Jameson, an English and Scottish surname meaning 'son of JamesJeovany#11520 in the U.S.Jeovany is a Latino spelling of Giovanni, the Italian form of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'Jerek#11522 in the U.S.Jerek reads as a modern name near Jarek (a Slavic short form) and Derek (from Theodoric, 'rulerJeremey#11523 in the U.S.Jeremey is a modern spelling of Jeremy, itself a medieval English form of Jeremiah, from the HeJermey#11524 in the U.S.Jermey reads as a modern spelling of Jeremy (with the letters reordered), from Jeremiah, HebrewJerrett#11528 in the U.S.Jerrett is a modern spelling of Jarrett or Garrett, an English surname from the Germanic names Jimi#11537 in the U.S.Jimi is a form of Jimmy, a pet form of James, from the Hebrew Jacob, 'supplanter.' The spellingToney#11855 in the U.S.Toney is a spelling variant of Tony, the short form of Anthony. Anthony descends from the RomanTrevis#11868 in the U.S.Trevis is a spelling variant of Travis, an English surname from Old French 'traverse,' meaning Tabias#12130 in the U.S.A respelling of Tobias, from Hebrew Toviyahu, 'God is good' (or 'the Lord is good'). The a-spelTaetum#12133 in the U.S.A respelling of Tatum, an English surname meaning 'Tata's homestead' (an Old English personal nTrentin#12177 in the U.S.Trentin is a spelling variant of Trenton, a place-and-surname name built on Trent (from the EngAydens#12241 in the U.S.A modern -s ending on Ayden (a spelling of Aiden, from the Irish Aodhan, 'little fire'). The adChistopher#12508 in the U.S.This is the name Christopher with the first 'r' missing — a recorded misspelling, not a distincBrandan#12558 in the U.S.Brandan is a variant spelling of Brendan (Irish, from a word for 'prince' or 'little raven') orBrantly#12560 in the U.S.Brantly is a variant of Brantley, an English surname likely from a place name or from the GermaBrydon#12581 in the U.S.Brydon is a variant of Bryden/Braden, a Scottish and northern English surname from a place nameCailum#12587 in the U.S.Cailum is a spelling in the Callum/Caelum family. Callum is a Scottish Gaelic name for 'dove' (Camil#12597 in the U.S.Camil is a form of Camillo/Kamil, from Latin Camillus, a word for a young attendant at religiouCannan#12600 in the U.S.Cannan is a spelling in the Canaan/Cannan family; Canaan is a biblical land name often read as Ceasar#12610 in the U.S.Ceasar is a spelling of Caesar, the Roman cognomen borne by Julius Caesar that became a title fIvann#12763 in the U.S.Ivann is a variant spelling of Ivan, the Slavic (Russian and wider) form of John, from Hebrew YJassir#12829 in the U.S.Jassir is a spelling of Yasir/Jasir, from the Arabic yasir, 'ease; gentleness; wealth.' A well-Jerod#12861 in the U.S.Jerod is a modern spelling of Jarrod/Jared, from the Hebrew Yared (Jared), 'descent; he descendGaryn#12881 in the U.S.Garyn reads as a modern respelling or variant, most likely of Gary ('spear') or Garrett ('spearGavan#12883 in the U.S.Gavan is a variant spelling of Gavin, a name of Welsh and Scottish tradition often linked to GaGeordan#12885 in the U.S.Geordan reads as a modern respelling of Jordan, from the river Jordan and the Hebrew root for 'Hasen#12930 in the U.S.Hasen reads as a coined or variant spelling, most often connected to the Arabic Hassan ('handsoHaydan#12932 in the U.S.Haydan reads as a modern respelling of Hayden ('hay valley,' from an English surname) or of AidHaydin#12934 in the U.S.Haydin reads as a modern respelling of Hayden, an English surname meaning 'hay valley' or 'hay Haygen#12935 in the U.S.Haygen reads as a modern coinage or respelling, blending the Germanic Hagen (from a word for 'eHerberth#12940 in the U.S.Herberth reads as a variant spelling of Herbert, from the Germanic heri ('army') and beraht ('bJarin#13022 in the U.S.A modern respelling echoing Jaren and Jaron (the latter sometimes linked to a Hebrew 'to sing; Kendrew#13155 in the U.S.A Scottish and northern English form of Andrew, from Greek Andreas ('manly, brave'), where the Koran#13328 in the U.S.Koran is the older English spelling of the Qur'an, the holy scripture of Islam — Arabic al-Qur'Marlen#13447 in the U.S.A given name read as a form of Marlon/Marlin, and elsewhere as a Soviet-era blend (Marx + LeninRecardo#13746 in the U.S.Recardo is a spelling variant of Ricardo, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Richard — from theReginal#13747 in the U.S.Reginal is a variant of Reginald, from the Germanic Reginald — ragin ('counsel; advice') plus wRett#13754 in the U.S.Rett is a spelling of Rhett, best known from the Dutch surname de Raedt, from raet ('advice; coRorey#13799 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Rory, the anglicized form of Gaelic Ruaidhri — from ruadh ('red') and riRyce#13808 in the U.S.Ryce is a modern spelling that lands between two names: Rice (an anglicization of Welsh Rhys, 'Sacari#13816 in the U.S.Sacari has no single documented source. It most likely reworks Zachary (Hebrew Zekharyah, 'the Saied#13822 in the U.S.Another romanization of Arabic Sa'id, from a root meaning 'happy; fortunate; auspicious'. SpellSailas#13824 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Silas, the New Testament name of Paul's travelling companion. Silas is usuSerjio#13861 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Sergio, the Spanish and Italian form of Latin Sergius — an old Roman famShaine#13869 in the U.S.Shaine has two routes. In Yiddish, shayn means 'beautiful; lovely' (from German schon), and Sha
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