Polish Names
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Zbigniew
Polish
"to dispel anger"
One of the first authentically Slavic names many Americans heard (but couldn't pronounce), via 1960s to 70s former presidential advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski. Even after all these years, it is still…
Zenon
Ancient Greek and Polish form of Zeno and Zeus
"sky, shine; gift of Zeus"
Zenon is a relative of Zeno, which is a form of Zeus, used in both ancient Greece and modern Poland. With the new rise of all names mythological, this one may deserve a fresh look.
Michal
Czech, Slavic, and Polish variation of Michael
"who is like God?"
Michal may be one of several Eastern European forms of Michael, though there is a biblical Michal who is female, the daughter of Saul and wife of David.
Kinga
Hungarian, Polish
"brave"
Though the name Kinga has penetrated the international consciousness via the Slovakian model Kinga Rajzak, it's a rare choice for American baby girls: Only six were named Kinga last year. Is that…
Eleonara
Italian, German, Dutch, and Polish version of Eleanor
"bright, shining one"
The usual form of Eleonara is Eleanora, with each syllable pronounced, but transposing, adding, or subtracting a vowel or syllable here or there works fine and adds to the international, feminine…
Oliwjer
Oliwjer is a masculine name that represents a modern Polish spelling variation of Oliver. The traditional name Oliver has Germanic origins meaning 'olive tree,' symbolizing peace and fruitfulness, or…
Symon
Symon is a distinctive spelling variant of Simon, a name with ancient Hebrew origins meaning 'he has heard' or 'listening.' This particular spelling adds a touch of uniqueness while maintaining the…
Szmon
Szmon appears to be a rare masculine name that may be a variant spelling of Simon, a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'he has heard' or 'listener.' The unusual spelling with 'Sz' suggests possible…
Szymon
Szymon is the Polish form of Simon, a masculine name with biblical origins. Simon derives from the Hebrew name Shimon, meaning 'he has heard' or 'listening.' In the Bible, Simon was one of the twelve…
Annastacia
Polish, Variation of Anastasia
"resurrection"
Made somewhat familiar by the election of Annastacia Palaczszuk as Premier of the State of Queensland in Australia.
Agnieszka
Polish version of Agnes
In the Top 100 in Poland, this is probably the most flowery and feminine version of Agnes making the rounds.
Agata
Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Polish, Slovene, Russian, Croatian, Serbian variation of Agatha
Agata is an Agatha form widely used throughout Europe. And the hard t may be more appealing to your ear than the th sound.
Atka
Variation of Agatha, Greek, Inuktitut
"good woman; guardian spirit"
Both a spiky variant of Agatha, predominantly used in Poland, Atka is also an Inuit name with a spiritual meaning.
Anka
Polish, Bulgarian, Croatian, Serbian, Slovene
"grace"
Slavic diminutive of Anna
Ina
Latin, feminine suffix
This suffix is used as an independent name, but doesn't your little girl deserve more?
Berta
Spanish, Catalan, Italian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Slovene, Scandinavian variation of Bertha
"bright"
A pan-European variant of Bertha and nickname for -berta ending names, such as Alberta and Roberta. It's certainly much more appealing than its predecessor, but unlikely to become a hit in the US…