Eastern European Names

Bohdan

Ukrainian, Polish, Czech, Slovak

"given by god"

Variant of the popular Slavic name Bogdan, meaning "given by god".

Bogdashka

Bogdashka is a masculine name with Slavic origins, likely derived from the name Bogdan, which combines the Slavic elements 'bog' meaning 'god' and 'dan' meaning 'given.' Thus, Bogdan translates to…

Danya

Russian variation of Daniel

Appealing Daniel diminutive, similar to other Russian names like Vanya and Ilya.

Boris

Slavic

"to fight"

Boris is one of the old Russian names being revived by chic Europeans; it hasn't quite made a comeback yet in the U.S., but it does have potential. For a long time the name has been associated with…

Brandeis

Place-name from Czech town of Brandy's

Possible hero name, via Louis Brandeis, an influential lawyer and the first Jewish justice of the U. S. Supreme Court.

Brick

Word name, various origins

This is an Anglicized form of various names; the Irish Gaelic O Bruic; German, Bruck or Breck, meaning "swamp" or "wood"; Yiddish, Brik, "bridge"; and Slovenian, Bric, "dweller from a hilly place."…

Brodny

Slavic

"one who lives near a stream"

Off-putting cousin of Bradley and Rodney.

Bron

Polish diminutive of Bronislaw

Crisply appealing.

Bronislaw

Polish

"weapon of glory"

Also spelled Bronisław, this Polish name has a strong, rugged meaning. It was briefly popular in France in the first half of the 20th century and has been notably borne by Polish anthropologist,…

Casar

Casar is a masculine name that may derive from several origins. It could be a variant spelling of Caesar, the ancient Roman family name associated with Julius Caesar and later becoming a title for…

Kesar

Kesar is a masculine name with diverse cultural roots. In Sanskrit, Kesar means 'saffron,' the precious golden-red spice highly valued throughout history. In Persian tradition, it can be related to…

Cezar

Cezar is a masculine name representing an alternative spelling of Caesar, derived from the famous Roman family name that became synonymous with leadership and imperial power through Julius Caesar.…

Karel

Czech variation of Charles

A name that seems to switch genders when it switches nationalities.

Karolek

Karolek is a diminutive form of the Polish name Karol, which is equivalent to Charles in English. This affectionate version adds the suffix '-ek,' a common Polish way to create endearing forms of…

Karol

Karol is traditionally a masculine name in many Slavic countries, though it can be used for both genders in different cultures. It's the Eastern European equivalent of Charles, derived from Germanic…

Karlin

Karlin is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. It can be seen as a variation of Karl or Charles, which means 'free man' or 'strong man' in Germanic languages. Alternatively, it may derive…

Carel

Carel is a masculine name with Dutch and Afrikaans origins, serving as a variant of Carl or Karel, ultimately derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man' or 'strong man.' Common in the…

Kari

Norse

"curly hair"

In Norse mythology, the son of the giant who ruled the wind and air; in modern America, recalls a 1970s girl's nickname name, à la Carrie and Keri.

Karlik

Karlik is a masculine name with Slavic origins, primarily found in Czech, Polish, and Slovak cultures. It functions as a diminutive form of Karel (the Slavic equivalent of Charles), essentially…

Károly

Károly is the Hungarian form of the name Charles, derived from Germanic origins meaning 'free man' or 'manly.' Common in Hungary and among Hungarian communities worldwide, the name has strong…