Slavic Names for Girls

Gizela

Gizela is a feminine name of Germanic origin, representing a variation of Gisela, which derives from the elements 'gīsal' meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage' and 'gīsil' meaning 'noble offspring.' This…

Gryta

Gryta is a feminine name with Scandinavian and Eastern European origins, likely derived from Margaret or Greta. In Swedish and other Nordic languages, it functions as a diminutive form meaning…

Idony

English, Norse

"love again, renewal"

Idony is a Medieval variation of Idonea, itself an English form of Iðunn, the Norse goddess of spring and eternal youth. She was notable for carrying, keeping, and guarding the box of apples from…

Inger

Inger is a Scandinavian feminine name with ancient Norse origins, derived from the name Ingrid or from the Norse god Ing (also known as Freyr), the god of fertility and peace. The name means…

Ivana

Feminine variation of Ivan

A rarely used Slavic name until the Czech-born ex-Mrs. Trump took it over the top. Daughter's name Ivanka adds a dollop of charm.

Yana

Slavic variation of Jana, feminine variation of John

"God is gracious"

A Slavic classic, as common as Jane or Joan here. If you live in an Anglophone culture and you want it pronounced with a Y sound at the beginning, use the Y spelling.

Januszy

Januszy is an uncommon feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly connected to Polish language and culture. It likely developed as a feminine variant of Janusz, which itself derives from the…

Lala

Slavic

"laurel"

If it's possible for a name to be too musical, this one is.

Lilike

Lilike is a feminine name with Hungarian origins, functioning as a diminutive form of Lilian or Lili. The name carries a delicate, whimsical quality with its repetitive "li" sound. In Hungarian…

Luca

Italian variation of Luke and Lucas, Hungarian variation of Lucia

"light; man from Lucania"

Very much a boy's name in Italy, it's beginning to be seen as a unisex possibility here: actress Jennie Garth used it for her daughter, as did influencers Alyssa and Dallin Johnson, When spelled…

Luci

Luci is a feminine name that serves as a shortened form of Lucia or Lucille, both derived from the Latin word "lux" meaning "light." This cheerful, bright name carries connotations of illumination,…

Lucika

Lucika is a feminine name with Slavic and Eastern European origins, likely a diminutive form of Lucia or Lucija. These names derive from the Latin 'lux' meaning 'light,' giving Lucika the beautiful…

Lucka

Lucka is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly common in Czech, Slovak, and Polish cultures. It functions as a diminutive form of Lucia or Luciana, ultimately derived from Latin 'lux'…

Ludmila

Slavic

"beloved of the people"

This Slavic classic name might begin to make its mark with American parents, what with the growing popularity of the short form Mila. Borne by a tenth century saint who had been a princess from…

Magdá

Magdá is a feminine name that appears to be a variant of Magda, which itself is a shortened form of Magdalena. The name ultimately derives from 'Magdalene,' referring to Mary Magdalene from the New…

Marcelina

Polish, Spanish, Portuguese, from Latin

"warlike"

A sweeter take on Marcella.

Mariná

Mariná is a feminine name with Latin roots, likely a variation of Marina with an accent on the final syllable that shifts pronunciation emphasis. Marina itself derives from the Latin word 'marinus,'…

Melena

Dutch diminutive of Magdalena, variation of Melaina or Melina

"from the high tower; black, dark; honey"

A short form of Magdalena in Dutch and a variation of Melaina, Melina, Melinda, Melanie, Milena and similar, Melena is also used for a character in the novel Wicked and the subsequent Broadway…

Nedda

Slavic

"born on Sunday"

Midcentury macramé-maker.

Padrika

Padrika is an uncommon feminine name with potential Sanskrit or Indian origins. It may be related to 'padma' (lotus) or could be a feminine form of Padrick, a variant of Patrick, which means…