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Norse
"poetry"
This Old Norse girl name has a lovely meaning and a familiar yet distinctive sound.
Eryk is a masculine name representing the Polish, Lithuanian, and generally Eastern European variant of Erik or Eric. Derived from the Old Norse name 'Eiríkr,' combining the elements 'ei' (ever,…
Anastazja is the Polish form of Anastasia, a feminine name with Greek origins meaning 'resurrection' or 'she who will rise again.' This variation uses the characteristic Polish spelling with 'zj'…
Polish, from Hebrew
"beloved"
The Polish form of David.
Polish variation of George
"farmer"
Writer Jerzy Kosinski put this foreign variation on the U. S. name map.
Yiddish, variant of BATYA
"foreign woman"
Basha bears a family resemblance to other newly popular Slavic names Sasha and Mischa, all of them hearty, warm and welcoming.
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…
Feminization of Michal, Polish
"who is like God?"
A classic name in Poland, where it has been in the Top 50 since 2007. Michalina is the feminine form of Michal, the Polish, Czech, and Slavic variation of Michael.
Slavic
"hope"
Nadezhda is more familiar in the English-speaking world by its short forms, Nadia or Nadya. Well-used through the Slavic countries and Russia, Nadezhda was the name of Lenin's wife. Viewers of The…
Diminutive of Susanna; Polish variation of Jane, Hebrew
"lily or pledged to God"
A feminine multicultural nickname name perfectly able to stand on its own, Zanna might technically relate to either Susanna or Jane, making it a flexible honor name for an ancestral Susan or Jane or…
Hebrew
"God is willing"
Could be used to honor a Joel.
Diminutive of Antonia
A more interesting and unusual shortening of Antonia than Toni.
Polish, from French
"yew wood"
The Polish form of Yvonne.
Spelling variation of Sela
"rock"
This spelling variation of the Biblical place-name Sela is found on early American census roles, but Sela is more usual today. Cella is another early variation.
Itka is a feminine name with Eastern European origins, primarily used in Polish and Jewish communities. It is likely a diminutive form of names containing 'it' or 'ita', such as Judita or Edita. In…
Cecylia is a distinctive spelling variant of Cecilia, a feminine name of Latin origin meaning 'blind' or traditionally associated with the Latin family name Caecilius. This particular Polish spelling…
Nastka is a feminine name primarily found in Slavic countries, particularly Poland, Russia, and Czech Republic. It typically functions as a diminutive form of Anastasia, which comes from Greek…
Henrieta is a feminine name representing a variant spelling of Henrietta, which itself is the feminine form of Henry. Deriving from Germanic origins, the name means 'home ruler' or 'ruler of the…
Henka is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Polish contexts, it can function as a diminutive form of Henryka, the feminine version of Henry, meaning 'ruler of the household.' In…
Karolinka is a diminutive feminine form of Karol (the Polish equivalent of Charles), meaning "free man" or "strong one." This charming name is primarily used in Poland, Czech Republic, and other…