525+ European Names for Girls and Boys

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.

Attractive Italian form of Xavier, originally a Basque place name most notably borne by St Francis Xavier, a Jesuit priest and missionary.

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 very commonly in Greece, Vasilios. This uncommon name would make an interesting and rare V-starting choice.

An attractive and popular choice in the Netherlands, but not one we see making it to the Top 50 in the US anytime soon.

The enduring form of Nicholas in countries that speak predominantly Germanic languages.

A top choice in Italy.

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.

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.

A Top 10 name in Iceland, where it is also the name of an active volcano.

A name sometimes used by Latino parents, perhaps relating to the popular Spanish TV mini-series of that name.

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.

Sweet and charming French nickname for Anne, à la Manon for Marie.

Isabel and Isabella are everywhere - but here is a variation that is both unusual and familiar.

A Top 100 choice in Northern Ireland, Caolán shares many fashionable sounds with names like Cayden and Callan, but remains virtually unknown in the US.