Eastern European Names

Waldemar

German

"famous ruler"

The American child given this name of four kings of Denmark, not to mention one so similar to that of the Harry Potter archvillain Lord Voldemort, might have to pay a large emotional import tax.

Valentyn

Valentyn is a male name of Latin origin, representing a Slavic (particularly Ukrainian and Polish) variant of Valentine. The name derives from 'Valentinus,' which comes from 'valens' meaning 'strong,…

Bálint

Hungarian from Latin

"strong, healthy"

Hungarian form of Valentine.

Walenty

Walenty is a masculine name of Polish origin, serving as the Polish form of Valentine. Derived from the Latin 'valens' meaning 'strong, vigorous, healthy,' the name carries connotations of strength…

Valerii

Valerii is a masculine name with ancient Roman origins, derived from the Latin name Valerius, meaning 'to be strong' or 'to be healthy.' It's the original Latin form of the more common Valery or…

Valery

Russian form of Valerius, Roman

"strong, health"

A spirited Russian name, derived from the Roman Valerius, this name is also transcribed as Valeriy. In an English speaking context, it has been used as a (feminine) alternative spelling to Valerie,…

Valtr

Valtr is a strong, masculine name with Germanic and Slavic roots. It's likely a variant of Walter, which derives from the Old German elements 'wald' (rule) and 'heri' (army), thus meaning 'ruler of…

Vasilii

Vasilii is a masculine name of Slavic origin, representing an alternate transliteration of the Russian name Василий (more commonly spelled Vasily or Vasiliy in English). The name derives from the…

Vasilik

Vasilik is a masculine name of Slavic origin, specifically derived from the Eastern European region. It is a diminutive form of the name Vasily or Vasilios, which stems from the Greek name Basileios,…

Vasyenka

Vasyenka is a diminutive form of the Russian name Vasily (Василий), which is the Russian equivalent of Basil. This affectionate nickname adds the endearing suffix '-enka' to the shortened form…

Wictor

Wictor is a masculine name that represents an alternative spelling of Victor, which comes from Latin meaning "conqueror" or "winner." This variant spelling with 'W' instead of 'V' reflects Germanic…

Vidor

Hungarian variation of Hilary

Would make an interesting, cinema-related choice: King Vidor is in the Guinness Book of Records as the film director with the longest career, beginning in the silent era..

Viktor

Scandinavian, Russian, and Eastern European variation of Victor

The Viktor form of this classic name is widely used throughout Europe and is rising in the US as well.

Vitya

Vitya is a masculine Russian diminutive of Viktor, a name derived from the Latin 'victor' meaning 'conqueror' or 'winner'. In Russian culture, diminutives like Vitya express familiarity, affection,…

Viliam

Czech variation of William

Substituting the V for the W sounds almost comedic to the American ear.

Vencel

Hungarian, from Czech

"more glory"

Wincenty

Polish, from Latin

"conquering"

The Polish form of Vincent.

Vincien

Vincien appears to be a rare masculine name related to the Latin root 'vincere' meaning 'to conquer' or 'to win.' It likely represents a variation of Vincent or Vincenzo, both derived from this same…

Vicenc

Vicenc is a masculine name of Catalan origin, equivalent to the more widely known Vincent. It derives from the Latin name Vincentius, meaning 'conquering' or 'victorious.' Primarily used in Catalonia…

Wicent

Wicent is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Vincent, which derives from the Latin name Vincentius, meaning "conquering" or "prevailing." This alternative spelling…