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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.

Ivan

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:Russian variation of John
429
Kalindi

Meaning: sun

Origin:Hindi, variation of Kalinda
4733
Ysabel The meaning of Ysabel is 'devoted to God'. I...
Origin:Spanish variation of Isabel
2858
Lowri

Meaning: laurel

Origin:Welsh, from Latin
2653
Bethan The name Bethan is of Welsh origins and it i...
Origin:Welsh, diminutive of Elizabeth
4022
Engracia

Meaning: endowed with God's grace

Origin:Spanish from Latin
5679
Feodora

Meaning: gift of God

Origin:Slavic variation of Theodora
4720
Kerensa

Meaning: love

Origin:Cornish
1793
Seren

Meaning: star or sail mast

Origin:Welsh, Turkish
649
Zahara

Meaning: to shine; flower

Origin:Hebrew; Swahili
996
Zofia

Meaning: wisdom

Origin:Czech, Polish, and Ukrainian variation of Sophia
3314
Nia

Meaning: resolve; brilliance

Origin:Swahili; Welsh form of the Irish Niamh,"resolve; brilliance"
591
Noemi

Meaning: my delight

Origin:Italian and Spanish variation of Naomi
605
Pippi

Meaning: lover of horses

Origin:Norse variation of Philippa
1990
Luz

Meaning: light

Origin:Spanish
967
Lotta A name with Italian origins, the meaning of ...
Origin:Short form of Charlotta or Carlotta
3861
Maryam

Meaning: drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved

Origin:Hebrew, Arabic, Iranian
376
Marta

Meaning: lady

Origin:Italian, Spanish, Scandinavian, Slavic
1703
Clarissa

Meaning: bright, clear

Origin:Elaboration of Clara
707
Vittoria The name Vittoria is more commonly a feminin...
Origin:Italian variation of Victoria
2605