Eastern European Names

An accessible Russian nickname...but could "cost ya".

Cute nickname but the "gabby" synonym might prove problematic, especially is your daughter is chatty....or not.

Vasily is one of many forms of the Greek Basil, all rare in the US.

A cross between Ian and a group of atomic particles.

Sarika is a pretty Sanskrit nature name, referring to a type of myna bird. Spelled Sárika, it's the Hungarian version of Sarah.

Kamilla is the usual spelling of Camilla throughout Scandinavia and in Finland, Iceland, and Greenland. Kamma is an appealing short form.

Basha bears a family resemblance to other newly popular Slavic names Sasha and Mischa, all of them hearty, warm and welcoming.

This strong and commanding Russian name is pronounced ah-KEEM.

A nickname that sounds like a nickname.

Pola is an international name that still bears the femme fatalish air of Polish-born silent screen vamp Pola Negri, whole birth name was Apolonia. Rarely used, she could join sisters Lola and Nola.

A floral name, used in Romania and popular in Moldova too. Camellia is the English form, while Camélia is used in France. The flower itself is named after botanist George Josef Kamel.

This spelling adds a touch of the unusual to Veronica.

A form of Matthew with a sound that is has both gentleness and flair. Well used in its native Romania, it is also in the UK Top 500.