By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Polish variation of Oliver, Latin
"olive tree"
German variation of Albert
"noble; bright"
These days Albrecht is mostly seen as a surname, although it was historically a well-used first name in Germany. The surname was derived from the given name. Notables Albrechts include Renaissance…
Italian variation of Samuel, Hebrew
"told by God"
This classic Italian Samuel variation is just as compelling as the original, especially if you have Italian heritage.
Scandinavian variation of Bridget, Gaelic, or feminine form of Birger
"strength or exalted one; help, rescue"
Not to be confused with the Hungarian and German Brigitta, Birgitta is often considered the classic Scandinavian form of the Irish Bridget, used in Iceland, Denmark, The Netherlands, Sweden, and…
Estonian variation of Theodoric, German
"people's ruler"
An old Estonian cognate of Theodoric. The common nickname is TIit, so probably best avoided in the US.
Spanish variation of Claudia, Latin
"lame"
Claudina — a traditional Spanish diminutive of Claudia — was a Top 500 name in Spain for the first half of the 20th century. It never caught on as a given name in the US. At its peak, Claudina was…
Hungarian variation of Dorothy, Greek
"gift of God"
Polish variation of Martin, Latin
"warlike"
Softens up the 20th century classic Martin.
Polish and Czech variation of Gertrude, German
"strength of a spear"
Peaked in the Czech Republic in 1939.
Finnish variation of Eirik, Old Norse
"eternal ruler"
Eiro is to Eirik as Eero is to Eric.
Dutch variation of George
"farmer"
A fresh Dutch take on George, although you’re likely to get pronunciation errors upon first meetings.
Finnish variation of Kristina or Christina, Greek
"Christian"
That extra I may prove both intriguing and bedeviling.
Slovene variation of Martin and Valentin
"warlike; strength, health"
Tine is an undisputably masculine name in Slovenia, but with the same sound as Tina, wouldn't translate as well in English-speaking countries.
Hungarian variation of Louis, German and French
"renowned warrior"
Polish variation of Paul, Latin
"small"
Estonian variation of Simon, Hebrew
"the listener"
Streamlined Estonian form of Simon.
Finnish variation of Israel, Hebrew
"he who struggles with God"
Rare international form of Israel.
Finnish variation of Elvira, Spanish
"white; fair"
The Finnish translation of Elvira, a Spanish name that ultimately derives from the Gothic name Guilvira.
Finnish variation of Ishmael, Hebrew
"God will heal"
Quirky form of Ishmael found in Nordic countries.
Polish variation of Tobias, Hebrew
"God is good"
