Slavic Names

Portuguese form of Philippa

This unusual name, which is jauntier than Chris when used as a diminutive of Christopher, is associated with the Bulgarian installation artist of that name, responsible for wrapping many public institutions and known especially for The Gates of Central Park and Running Fence. Christo is his full given name.

A perfectly fine Eastern European girls' name, tainted slightly by its use as the name of a village near Chernobyl in Ukraine that has been devastated by radiation.

The most common male name in Slovenia, pronounced the same way as Franz. One of the many classics in the Francis family.

A vibrant and lively name, Živanka is likely to be a variation of Živa or Živana. Deriving from the Old Slavic word živŭ meaning "alive, living", it is also related to a Slavic goddess, associated with life and fertility.

Off-putting cousin of Bradley and Rodney.

The name of the artist who created Central Park's brilliant orange Gates can be a modern version of Christie.