Romanian Names

Piper

English occupational name

"pipe or flute player"

Piper is a bright, musical name that entered the list in 1999, one year after the debut of the TV series Charmed , which featured a Piper, and it's been a consistent riser since. Piper Kerman is the…

Cristina

Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, and Romanian variation of Christina, Greek

"a Christian"

Cristina is one case where the streamlined version feels more alluring. Cristina is found more often than Christina in many European countries and cultures, including Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking…

Zizi

African, Kiswahili

"pledged to God"

Despite its varied cultural ties, Zizi still sounds like a cancan dancer or a fluffy lapdog.

Reveca

Reveca is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Rebecca, which comes from Hebrew origins meaning "to bind" or "to tie." This alternative spelling may reflect Spanish or Latin…

Tereza

Portuguese, Czech, and Romanian variation of Theresa

"to harvest"

A favorite in Brazil, with the z adding extra zest.

Jenica

Romanian variation of Jane

"God is gracious"

Jenica might work if you can't decide between Jennifer and Jessica. It's certainly a more distinctive option.

Ursule

Ursule is the French feminine form of Ursula, derived from the Latin word 'ursula' meaning 'little female bear.' The name carries a rich history dating back to Saint Ursula, a legendary British…

Camelia

Romanian and Spanish form of Camellia

"camellia flower"

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.

Ema

Variation of Emma, German, Japanese

"universal; favor, benefit + flax"

Streamlined and succinct, Ema is a multicultural choice with wide-reaching appeal and versatility. From its German roots, Ema is a form of the classic Emma, used in Spanish, Portuguese, Slovene,…