Eastern European Names

Deniskov

Russian variation of Dennis, French from Greek

"god of Nysa"

Dionizy

Dionizy is a masculine name of Polish origin, serving as the Polish equivalent of Dionysius. The name derives from Greek mythology, specifically from Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility, and…

Dénes

Dénes is a Hungarian masculine name derived from the Greek name Dionysius, which refers to the devotee of Dionysus, the ancient Greek god of wine, fertility, and festivity. This elegant name has been…

Denka

Denka is a masculine name with multicultural origins. In Slavic regions, particularly Bulgaria and Macedonia, it may be derived from the name Denis or function as a diminutive form. In some African…

Dodek

Dodek is a masculine name of Polish origin, functioning as a diminutive form of Dominik (from Latin Dominicus, meaning 'belonging to the Lord'). This friendly, approachable nickname has been used in…

Donat

Donat is a masculine name with ancient roots, derived from the Latin name 'Donatus' meaning 'given' or 'gifted.' This classical name has historical significance in various European cultures,…

Dushan

Czech

"heartfelt, sincere"

One of the few Czech names that seems accessible here.

Rollo

Latin form of Rolf

"wolf"

Rollo is a livelier, roly-poly, o-ending version of Roland. Although it sounds modern, Rollo actually was seen regularly on Latin documents in the Middle Ages, though not heard in everyday speech.…

Ervin

Variation of Erwin, German

"respected friend"

Ervin is an old-school great-grandpa name, like Irving and Ernest, that may just be ready for revival. It's also a well-known name in Hungary and elsewhere in central and eastern Europe. As a…

Odön

Odön is a masculine name with Hungarian origins, a variant of the more common Ödön. The name derives from the Germanic element 'ed' meaning 'prosperity' or 'wealth.' In Hungarian tradition, it's…

Edmon

Edmon is a masculine name derived from the Old English elements "ead" meaning wealth or fortune and "mund" meaning protection. It's a variant spelling of the more common Edmund or Edmond, which has…

Edmunds

Edmunds is a masculine surname that has occasionally been used as a first name. It derives from the Old English name Eadmund, combining elements meaning 'prosperity' or 'wealth' and 'protection.' The…

Eelia

Russian variation of Eliyahu

"the lord is my god"

Intriguing Russian possibility, even though proper pronunciation would not be obvious. Ilya might be a more manageable option.

Ilya

Russian variation of Elijah

"the Lord is my God"

A rare example of an a-ending boy's name that sounds masculine, Ilya has a large measure of creative Slavic charm. >p>Ilya Ilyich Oblomov is the central character in Goncharov's novel "Oblomov."…

Efrem

Russian variation of Ephraim

Phonetic spelling brought to light by actor Efrem Zimbalist Jr.

Ilias

Greek, from Hebrew

"Yahweh is God"

The Greek form of Elijah.

Ilie

Romanian variation of Elias

"the Lord is my God"

Has never left its native milieu.

Yelisei

Yelisei is a masculine name of Russian origin, derived from the biblical name Elisha, which means 'God is my salvation' or 'God is help' in Hebrew. In Russian tradition, it's spelled Елисей…

Imre

Hungarian, from German

"strength"

Commonly heard in its native country, and might get a boost here too, now that Alanis Morrissette has used it for her son Ever's middle name.

Imrich

Imrich is a masculine name with Central European origins, particularly popular in Slovakia and Hungary. It's the Slovak and Hungarian form of Emmerich or Heinrich (Henry), derived from Germanic…