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Find names that sound similar, share origins, or have related meanings. Perfect for finding alternative names, variations, or inspiration for baby names, characters, or genealogy.
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Name Origins
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Sound Matching
Names that sound similar when spoken
How We Find Similar Names
1 Phonetic Analysis
We analyze how names sound when spoken to find names with similar pronunciation patterns, vowel sounds, and consonant combinations.
2 Letter Patterns
Our algorithm examines starting letters, ending sounds, and name length to identify names with similar structural patterns.
3 Origin & Meaning
We identify names sharing linguistic roots, cultural origins, or similar meanings across different languages.
4 Popularity Patterns
Names that gained popularity in similar time periods or share cultural trends are identified as related.
Example Name Variations
Alexander
International variations: Alejandro, Alessandro, Sasha, Alex
Catherine
Spelling variations: Katherine, Kathryn, Cathryn, Katrina
William
Nicknames: Will, Bill, Liam, Billy, Willy
Baby Names
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes names "similar"?
We consider names similar based on multiple factors: phonetic similarity (how they sound), starting letters, name length, ending sounds, linguistic origins, and historical connections. Names that share several of these characteristics are considered similar.
Can I find name variations here?
Yes! Our algorithm identifies common variations, nicknames, and alternative spellings that are phonetically similar to the original name. For example, for "Catherine" you might find "Katherine", "Kathryn", "Cathryn", and international variations.
How many similar names are shown?
We show up to 20 of the most similar names based on our scoring algorithm. The list is sorted by overall similarity score, with the most similar names appearing first.
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