525+ European Names for Girls and Boys
- Vasiliki
Origin:
Feminine form of Vasily, Slavic and Russian form of Basil, GreekMeaning:
"royal"Description:
Many old school girl names are feminine forms of male names. This one gets an exotic twist from being the female version not of Basil but the form used in Eastern Europe and Russia Vasily. This uncommon name would make an interesting and rare V-starting choice.
- Baltasar
- Majken
Origin:
Scandinavian version of Marie or MaryDescription:
Majken, which is related to Maiken and Maike, is a popular name in Sweden whose variations are used throughout Scandinavia as cooler forms of Mary. Majken is virtually unknown in the U.S. and probably not bound for emigration.
- Serafin
Origin:
Spanish variation of Seraphim, HebrewMeaning:
"fiery"Description:
Serafin and Seraphim are much less known and used in the US than the feminine forms Serafina and Seraphina, but just as appealing. An out-of-the-box Spanish option with a deep history and an animated meaning.
- Laerke
Origin:
DanishMeaning:
"lark"Description:
Lærke is the Danish equivalent of English name Lark. For those that find the monosyllabic English name too short for such a harmonious bird, Lærke might be a a good option - if you can get passed the confusion of that "æ" spelling.
- Raffaele
Origin:
Italian variation of Raphael, HebrewMeaning:
"God has healed"Description:
A top choice in Italy.
- Rafal
- Niklas
Origin:
German, Scandinavian variation of Nicholas, GreekMeaning:
"people of victory"Description:
The enduring form of Nicholas in countries that speak predominantly Germanic languages.
- Polina
Origin:
Russian and Basque, feminine variation of PaulDescription:
This version of the more familiar Paulina is occasionally used in the US, though some may see it as relating more to the word pole than to the classic Paul.
- Ninon
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"grace"Description:
Sweet and charming French nickname for Anne, à la Manon for Marie.
- Katla
Origin:
Feminization of Ketil, NorwegianMeaning:
"kettle; cauldron; helmet"Description:
A Top 10 name in Iceland, where it is also the name of an active volcano.
- Timeo
Origin:
Italian from GreekMeaning:
"honor"Description:
Timeo is a Top 100 name in France but is virtually unknown in the English-speaking world. Appearing briefly in the New Testament and related to Timon, a Shakespearean name, Timeo is a valid possibility for parents looking for an unusual name with cross-cultural cred.
- Saverio
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"the new house"Description:
Attractive Italian form of Xavier, originally a Basque place name most notably borne by St Francis Xavier, a Jesuit priest and missionary.
- Sepp
- Arnau
Origin:
Catalan variation of ArnoldDescription:
A name sometimes used by Latino parents, perhaps relating to the popular Spanish TV mini-series of that name.
- Isaure
- Zlata
Origin:
Feminization of ZlatanMeaning:
"gold"
- Sabela
Origin:
Galician variation of "Isabella"Meaning:
"Isabella"Description:
Isabel and Isabella are everywhere - but here is a variation that is both unusual and familiar.
- Noe
Origin:
Greek and Latin variation of NoahDescription:
Just say Noe to this translation of Noah.
- Aitor
Origin:
Basque invented nameDescription:
A common Basque name first used in French Basque writer Agosti Xaho's 1845 work "The Legend of Aitor."