Eastern European Names

Atka

Variation of Agatha, Greek, Inuktitut

"good woman; guardian spirit"

Both a spiky variant of Agatha, predominantly used in Poland, Atka is also an Inuit name with a spiritual meaning.

Anka

Polish, Bulgarian, Croatian, Serbian, Slovene

"grace"

Slavic diminutive of Anna

Anezka

Anezka is the Czech form of Agnes, derived from the Greek name 'Hagne' meaning 'pure' or 'holy.' This feminine name has deep historical roots, particularly in Eastern European countries. Saint Agnes…

Agnessa

Agnessa is a feminine name with Slavic and Greek roots, serving as a variant of Agnes. The original name Agnes derives from the Greek word 'hagnos,' meaning 'pure' or 'holy.' Agnessa emerged as a…

Agnesa

Agnesa is a feminine name of Greek origin, serving as a variation of Agnes. It derives from the Greek word 'hagnos,' meaning 'pure' or 'holy.' While Agnes has ancient roots dating back to early…

Neza

Neza is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly found in Slovenia where it's a diminutive form of Agnes. The name Agnes itself derives from the Greek word 'hagnos' meaning 'pure' or 'holy.'…

Agnia

Agnia is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly popular in Russia and Eastern European countries. The name derives from the Greek word 'hagnos' meaning 'pure' or 'chaste.' It is related to…

Nessa

Scandinavian

"headlands, promontory"

Like its cousin Tessa, Nessa -- a shortening of Vanessa or Agnes or Anastasia among other possibilities -- is an attractive nickname that can stand on its own.

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.

Agneska

Agneska is a feminine name of Eastern European origin, primarily used in Polish, Czech, and Slovak cultures. It's a diminutive form of Agnes, which derives from the Greek name 'Hagne' meaning 'pure'…

Ina

Latin, feminine suffix

This suffix is used as an independent name, but doesn't your little girl deserve more?

Berta

Spanish, Catalan, Italian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Slovene, Scandinavian variation of Bertha

"bright"

A pan-European variant of Bertha and nickname for -berta ending names, such as Alberta and Roberta. It's certainly much more appealing than its predecessor, but unlikely to become a hit in the US…

Lesya

Lesya is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly popular in Ukraine where it serves as a diminutive form of Oleksandra (Ukrainian variant of Alexandra). The name gained prominence through…

Alisa

Variation of Alice, or Hebrew

"noble; great happiness"

Alisa is variation of Alice with a touch of international flair. Used in Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Estonia and Poland, it is also familiar in English speaking countries too. As a Hebrew name, Alisa…

Alisia

Alisia is a feminine name variant of Alice or Alicia, ultimately derived from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning 'noble type' or 'of noble kind.' This spelling variation offers a slightly exotic…

Alya

Arabic

"heavens, highborn, exalted"

Alya is most familiar in the US in its much-more-complicated form Aaliyah, the spelling used by the later singer. The traditional name of the star system Theta Serpentis, Alya is also an established…

Aliz

Hungarian variation of Alice, from German

"noble"

Aliz, traditionally spelt Alíz, is a Top 50 name in Hungary and puts a zippy spin, thanks to that final z, on the classic Alice. Its similarity to names such as Elise may cause some confusion, but…

Alizala

Alizala is an uncommon feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may represent an elaborated form of Aliza (a Hebrew name meaning 'joy') with a decorative suffix, or could blend elements of…

Alica

Alica is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Alice, which derives from the Old German name Adalheidis, meaning 'noble type' or 'nobility.' In some Slavic…

Amelja

Amelja is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Amelia, a name of Germanic origin meaning 'work' or 'industrious.' This particular spelling reflects Slavic influences, particularly…