Informal Variant baby names

Names tagged with “Informal Variant” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.

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• Zaydyn

  Arabic

  40

  From Arabic Zayd meaning 'to grow' or 'to increase'. Modern spelling variant of Zayden, contemporary American adaptation.

• Grahm

  Scottish

  40

  From Old English 'graef' meaning grave or dwelling. Modernized Scottish variant of Graham, a place name from Grantham.

• Kollyns

  Celtic

  10

  Modern spelling variant of Colleen, from Irish 'cailín' meaning 'girl' or 'young woman'

Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024