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Classic Baby Names with a Twist

Classic baby names with a twist are exactly what they sound like — alternatives to traditional, historically common names that are just a little bit funky. If Alexander is too predictable, try Alessandro or Lysander. If Sarah isn’t interesting enough, go for Sarai or Zadie.

Along with Alessandro and Sarai, other twists on classic baby names in the US Top 600 include Amalia, Francesca, Hendrix, Jameson, Matthias, Nico, Willa, and Zara. If you’re really looking to get creative, consider a highly rare twist on a classic, such as Benno, Eluned, Jessamine, or Maxfield.

If you love classic baby names but want something more original, or if you're looking to honor a relative but want to spin their traditional name a bit differently, a classic baby name with a twist could be the answer. Without getting into too-crazy spelling variations or too-easy international forms, here some twists on classic baby names.

Classic Baby Names with a Twist

Madelena Madelena is a name mostly used for naming ba...
Origin:Hebrew
7796
Giulietta Giulietta has a long and rich history, roote...
Origin:Latin
3483
Sosie The meaning of Sosie is 'lily'. This name is...
Origin:Diminutive of Susan
1776
Benno

Meaning: bear

Origin:German
1951
Christo

Meaning: one who carries Christ

Origin:Slavic
7362
Dougal

Meaning: dark stranger

Origin:Scottish
2001
Noam

Meaning: pleasantness, charm, tenderness

Origin:Hebrew
1578
Chas

Meaning: free man

Origin:Diminutive of Charles, French from German
8156
Stefano

Meaning: garland, crown

Origin:Italian variation of Stephen
2200
Alessandro

Meaning: defending men

Origin:Italian variation of Alexander
1098
Jameson

Meaning: son of James

Origin:English
778
Esmond

Meaning: graceful protection

Origin:English
2696
Jacoby

Meaning: supplanter

Origin:Variation of Jacob, Hebrew
3019
Origin:Italian and Spanish, diminutive of Sara
4557
Clelia

Meaning: famous

Origin:Latin
2564
Noemie The name Noemie is primarily used as a baby ...
Origin:French
5625
Xoana

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:Galician variation of Jane, English
7660
Ashling The meaning of Ashling is 'dream' or 'vision...
Origin:Irish
7879
Origin:English
9692
Victory

Meaning: victory

Origin:English word name
14296