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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.

Esteban The Spanish form of Stephen, Esteban is a na...
Origin:Spanish variation of Stephen
2883
Magda The name Magda is Polish and the meaning of ...
Origin:German variation of Magdalen
2966
Sofia

Meaning: wisdom

Origin:Greek
137
Cateline

Meaning: pure

Origin:Medieval French form of Catherine
12519
Anushka Anushka is a beautiful name that holds a lot...
Origin:Hindi
6411
Ana

Meaning: grace

Origin:Spanish variation of Hannah
1095
Katinka The name Katinka is derived from Scandinavia...
Origin:Scandinavian
6456
Sonja The name Sonja is derived from English and G...
Origin:Scandinavian
3022
Ana

Meaning: grace

Origin:Spanish variation of Hannah
1095