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International Forms of Classic Names

We’ve taken our list of classic baby names and substituted stylish international variations. Is Amelia too common for your taste? Try the French-ified Amelie. Want to honor a Matthew in a modern way? Use the Spanish variation, Mateo.

Along with Amelie and Mateo, other international forms of classic names in the US Top 1000 include Alessandro, Anais, Francisco, Juliette, Lucia, Matthias, Noemi, and Vincenzo. Up-and-coming international forms of names to look out for include Renzo, Anouk, Makaio, and Ludo.

Make your favorite baby names more international. The examples here put an international spin on standard baby names used in English-speaking countries.

Elena

Meaning: bright, shining light

Origin:Spanish, Italian, German, Greek variation of Helen
59
Roisin

Meaning: little rose

Origin:Irish
571
Nico

Meaning: people of victory

Origin:Italian diminutive of Nicholas, Greek
85
Mateo

Meaning: gift of God

Origin:Spanish
102
Marco

Meaning: warlike

Origin:Italian and Spanish form of Mark
281
Lorenzo

Meaning: from Laurentium

Origin:Italian variation of Laurence
324
Lars

Meaning: crowned with laurel

Origin:Scandinavian from Latin Laurentius
357
Fritz

Meaning: peaceful ruler

Origin:German, diminutive of Friedrich or Frederick
668
Timo

Meaning: honoring God

Origin:Norwegian, Finnish, German, and Dutch variation of Timothy
886
Nikolai

Meaning: people of victory

Origin:Russian variation of Nicholas
428
Anton The name Anton is of Latin origin. Anton com...
Origin:German, Russian, and Scandinavian variation of Anthony
658
Alessio

Meaning: defender

Origin:Italian variation of Alexis
550
Orlando

Meaning: famous throughout the land

Origin:Italian variation of Roland
333
Andreas

Meaning: strong and manly

Origin:Original New Testament Greek variation of Andrew
440
Anders

Meaning: strong and manly

Origin:Scandinavian variation of Andrew
446
Etienne

Meaning: garland, crown

Origin:French variation of Stephen
690
Marcello

Meaning: young warrior

Origin:Italian and Spanish
980
Vincenzo

Meaning: conquering

Origin:Italian variation of Vincent
1198
Paolo

Meaning: small

Origin:Italian, variation of Paul
1266
Renzo There are many different origins of the name...
Origin:Diminutive of Lorenzo
1348