Classic baby names with a twist are exactly what they sound like — alternatives to traditional, historically common names that are just a little bit funky. If Alexander is too predictable, try Alessandro or Lysander. If Sarah isn’t interesting enough, go for Sarai or Zadie.
 
Along with Alessandro and Sarai, other twists on classic baby names in the US Top 600 include Amalia, Francesca, Hendrix, Jameson, Matthias, Nico, Willa, and Zara. If you’re really looking to get creative, consider a highly rare twist on a classic, such as Benno, Eluned, Jessamine, or Maxfield.
 
If you love classic baby names but want something more original, or if you're looking to honor a relative but want to spin their traditional name a bit differently, a classic baby name with a twist could be the answer. Without getting into too-crazy spelling variations or too-easy international forms, here some twists on classic baby names.
 
<h2>Classic Baby Names with a Twist</h2>

Classic Baby Names with a Twist

Noemie

A favorite in Brazil, with the z adding extra zest. 

Tereza

Phyllida, a "Masterpiece Theatre"-style appellation, seems far fresher and more unusual than Phyllis. It's green-related meaning makes it one of the prime <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/316/baby-names-that-mean-new-beginnings?all=1">names that mean new beginnings</a>.
 It's a name used by sixteenth century poets and writers: Lyly has a character named Phyllida in his 1592 play Galathea, and there is a poem of the same period called Phyllida and Corydon.
 The distinguished Scottish actress Phyllida Law is the mother of actresses Emma and Sophie Thompson; Phyllida Lloyd directed such films as Mamma Mia! and The Iron Lady.

Phyllida

Retro nickname for Charles that has the potential for revival, a la Hal, Ike, and Gus.
 
Ben Stiller played the high-strung but devoted Chas Tenenbaum in Wes Anderson’s 2001 film The Royal Tenenbaums.

Chas

Ashling

A winning unisex word name, fresher than Victoria or Victor.

Victory

Juana with an X factor.
 
Xoana is a Jane variant hailing from Galicia, an autonomous community in Spain.

Xoana

Jennica

Madelena

Classic baby names with a twist, including variations of classic names for baby girls and boys like Zadie, Nico, Francesca, and Jameson, with meanings, origins, and popularity (Page 6)

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