Eastern European Names

Olenka

Olenka is a charming feminine name with Slavic origins, primarily used in Ukrainian, Polish, and Russian cultures. It serves as a diminutive form of Olena (Ukrainian) or Olga (Russian), names derived…

Olly

Short form of Olive or Olivia, Latin

"olive tree"

Olly is used less often as a nickname for the mega-popular Olivia or the stylish Olive than Ellie is for Eleanor or Allie for Allison. That may be because Olly has a much longer use as a nickname for…

Izabel

Izabel is a distinctive feminine variation of Isabel, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning 'God is my oath.' This spelling variation gives the classic name a contemporary twist…

Orina

Russian variation of Irene

Better: Irina.

Otilie

Otilie is a feminine name of German origin, derived from the medieval name Odilia, which comes from the Germanic elements 'odo' meaning 'wealth' or 'fortune' and 'hild' meaning 'battle.' Saint Odilia…

Otylia

Otylia is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly popular in Poland. It derives from the Germanic name Odilia, which means 'prosperity' or 'wealth.' Saint Odilia (or Otylia in Polish) was a…

Palasha

Russian, diminutive of Pelagia

"open sea"

Friendly Slavic rarity.

Panya

African, Swahili; or, Russian, diminutive of Stephania

"mouse, tiny one; or, crowned one"

Panya is a multicultural possibility with a sound that's pleasing to the English-speaking ear, though the Swahili translation, which might also be "rat," makes it less than savory as an African name.

Parasha

Russian

"born on Good Friday"

Slavic possibility for a girl born during the Easter season.

Pasha

Diminutive of Pavel or Praskovya, Russian

"small, humble; preparation"

Sweet and soft but outdoorsy too, Pasha could make an interesting alternative to Sasha. Typically used as a diminutive for Russian male names like Pavel, it has also been used for the feminine name…

Praskovia

Praskovia is a feminine Slavic name of Greek origin, derived from 'paraskeve' meaning 'preparation' or 'Friday' (the day of preparation before the Sabbath). Historically significant in Russian…

Padrika

Padrika is an uncommon feminine name with potential Sanskrit or Indian origins. It may be related to 'padma' (lotus) or could be a feminine form of Padrick, a variant of Patrick, which means…

Patryka

Patryka is a feminine variant of Patrick, which derives from the Latin name Patricius, meaning "nobleman" or "of noble birth." This feminine adaptation maintains the strong heritage of the masculine…

Pawlina

Pawlina is a feminine name with Slavic origins, primarily found in Polish communities. It is a feminine form of Paul (Paweł in Polish), which comes from the Latin 'Paulus' meaning 'small' or…

Kornelia

Kornelia is the Polish, German, Hungarian, and Scandinavian form of Cornelia, a feminine name with ancient Roman roots. Derived from the Latin 'cornu' meaning 'horn,' it was the name of a prestigious…

Pawla

Pawla is the feminine form of Paul, with a distinctive spelling that reflects Eastern European linguistic influences, particularly Polish. The name ultimately derives from the Latin 'Paulus,' meaning…

Pashenka

Pashenka is a feminine Russian diminutive name, most often used as an affectionate form of names like Praskovia or Pavel. This endearing nickname carries the warmth and intimacy typical of Russian…

Pavlina

Pavlina is a feminine name with Slavic origins, representing the female form of Paul (from Latin 'Paulus' meaning 'small' or 'humble'). Particularly popular in Eastern European countries like the…

Pola

Short form of Amapola, Arabic

"poppy"

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.

Izbel

Izbel is a feminine name that appears to be a unique variation of Isabel or Isobel. The traditional name Isabel derives from the medieval Spanish form of Elizabeth, which comes from the Hebrew…