Eastern European Names

Vary

Vary is an uncommon feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of 'Valerie,' derived from the Latin 'Valerius,' meaning 'strong' or 'healthy.' Alternatively, it could be…

Bronya

Polish

"protection"

Short form of Bronisława, usually spelt Bronia in Poland.

Babochka

Babochka is a feminine name of Russian origin that directly translates to 'butterfly' in Russian. This delicate and whimsical name carries the symbolic meanings associated with…

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.

Varinka

Varinka is a feminine name with Slavic origins, functioning as a diminutive form of Varvara (the Russian equivalent of Barbara). This charming name carries a distinctly Eastern European flair and…

Kamilka

Kamilka is a feminine name that appears to be a diminutive form of Kamila or Kamilla, names derived from the Latin 'Camilla.' In Roman mythology, Camilla was a swift-footed warrior maiden, giving the…

Borbála

Hungarian form of Barbara, Greek

"foreign woman, stranger"

Popular in its native Hungary where it ranks in the Top 100, Borbála is a variation of Barbara. Derived from Greek, it means "foreign, stranger", and is connected to an early Christian saint, the…

Kamilla

Scandinavian; Hungarian; Russian, variation of Camilla

Kamilla is the usual spelling of Camilla throughout Scandinavia and in Finland, Hungary, Iceland, and Greenland. Kamma is an appealing short form.

Milica

Serbian; Croatian; Slovene

"gracious, dear"

A cute and lively name that, if you ignore the pronunciation issues, would be an excellent way to get to the trendy nickname Millie.

Inessa

Russian variation of Ines; Spanish from Greek

"pure, chaste"

Inessa is a truly multi-cultural name, heard in Spain, Germany and Russia, and is related to the names Agnes and Ines/Inez. The singer who goes by the single name Inessa is German.

Karolina

Karolina is a feminine name of Germanic origin, being a variant of Caroline or Carolina, ultimately derived from the masculine name Karl or Charles, meaning 'free man' or 'strong.' This elegant name…

Karola

Karola is a feminine name with Germanic origins, representing a variation of Caroline or Carola, ultimately derived from the masculine Charles (Karl), meaning 'free man' or 'strong one.' Popular in…

Karolinka

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…

Cecylia

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…

Cela

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.

Ara

Armenian

"king"

Simple and yet distinctive, Ara is a mythological name of a famously handsome king. Although it originated as a boys' name, in the contemporary US, it's now much more commonly used for girls. Ara was…

Antoniná

Antoniná is a feminine name that appears to be a variant form of Antonina, which itself is the feminine version of the Roman family name Antonius (Anthony in English). The added accent suggests…

Sarolta

Sarolta is a feminine Hungarian name equivalent to Charlotte, ultimately derived from the Germanic male name Karl, meaning 'free man' or 'warrior.' In Hungarian culture, Sarolta has historical…

Kristi

Kristi is a feminine name primarily used as a diminutive form of Christina or Kristina, derived from the Greek word 'Christos,' meaning 'anointed one.' This short, sweet variation gained particular…

Tonia

Diminutive of Antonia

A more interesting and unusual shortening of Antonia than Toni.