European Boy Names

Chirpy form of Leonard that's common in its native Slovenia.

Americans are familiar with Seb as a nickname for Sebastian, but Seppe is an international update. This Flemish nickname name has found popularity in its own right in Belgium and the Netherlands.

Zesty Hungarian name with a coveted spiritual meaning.

One of the coolest undiscovered international names, we love Roko for its simplicity, modern style, and freshness. It ranks among the top boy names in its native Croatia.

Cornell, without the Ivy League prestige.

As classic as it comes in Italy — Filippo was once common during the Renaissance, and today remains in the Top 25.

With the woodsy, Shakespearean vibes of the original Lysander, but with the flair and familiarity of Alessandro, Lorenzo, and Orlando too, Lisandro might feel more wearable than the original Greek name.

A top name in Eastern European countries including Croatia and Bosnia, where it is a transcription of Jacob.

Olaf is now heavily tied to the snowman from Frozen, but common nickname Olle has no such associations.

Softens up the 20th century classic Martin.

This classic Italian Samuel variation is just as compelling as the original, especially if you have Italian heritage.

The Dutch answer to Gus. Pronounce it like the English word and you have a name that means air.

Deceptively close to Bernardo, but suaver.

In Poland, a Top 100 name on the rise.

Kende is derived from the Hungarian title kende, referring to the king of Magyar, the nation that predated Hungary.

Hampus is a European name virtually unheard of in the US, a form of Hampo and Hampel. It may also be a nickname for Johannes, the German form of John.

Aythami is a name native to the Canary Islands, off the coast of Spain. Virtually unknown in the US, there are some notable modern people named Aythami, also spelled Aythamy.

Ivano is a name that's a variation of a variation, with Ivan a common Russian and Eastern European version of John. Ivano puts an Italian spin on the name.

Geraud, as with many French variations of familiar names, makes the somewhat old-fashioned Gerard sound fresh and dashing. It's pronounced as if it ended with o, another trendy factor, though many English speakers may not get that.