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Slavic variation of Zoe
See ZOE.
Slavic, diminutive of Christopher
"one who carries Christ"
The name of the artist who created Central Park's brilliant orange Gates can be a modern version of Christie.
Slavic diminutive of Ekaterina
"pure, unsullied"
This short form is used by supermodel Ekat Kiseleva.
Feminine variation of Arkady
"from Arcadia"
Arkadina was thrust into the limelight as one of the (many) middle names of Uma Thurman and Arpad Busson's little girl. The Slavic or Russian feminine form of Arkady, which is derived from the…
Slavic
"from Thessaly"
Tesla, the surname of Serbian inventor Nikola Tesla that has more recently been used as the brand name for an electric car, is gaining some use as a first name for girls . Exactly 100 girls were…
Slavic, Russian
"star"
Zvezda, which means star in several Slavic languages, is a traditional established name in Eastern Europe and Russia. While names with celestial meanings have an intrinsic appeal, that initial Zv may…
Lada is the Slavic goddess of youth, merriment, beauty and fertility, usually associated with spring. Her name is referenced in wedding and folk songs in Eastern Europe, but largely unknown in the…
Serbian; Macedonian
"gracious, dear"
Albert Einstein's first wife was Mileva Marić, a Serbian student and his classmate at the Zurich Polytechnic (her childhood nickname was Mitza.) With the newfound popularity of Mila, this obscure Old…
Agatá appears to be a variation of Agatha, a name of Greek origin meaning 'good' or 'honorable.' While the traditional Agatha derives from 'agathos' (good), this accented variation adds a distinctive…
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.'…
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…
"honeybee"
Once associated with the first bride on "Who Wants to Marry a Millionaire", Darva is a Slavic name with a strong sound and sweet meaning.
"spirit or soul"
Pretty Slavic name, with some obvious pronunciation challenges.
"sacred"
Olga variant without the Russian spirit.
Estzer appears to be a rare variant or alternative spelling of the name Eszter, which is the Hungarian form of Esther. The original name Esther comes from Persian, possibly meaning "star" or from the…
Eszter is the Hungarian form of Esther, a name with ancient Persian origins meaning 'star.' In the Bible, Esther was a Jewish queen of Persia who saved her people from destruction, making the name…
Eszti is a charming Hungarian feminine name, functioning primarily as a diminutive form of Eszter (the Hungarian version of Esther). With its soft sound and endearing quality, Eszti conveys warmth…
Slavic and Russian diminutive of Frances
"from France; free man"
Fanya might make an international and unusual short form for the classic Frances, or could stand as a full name on its own. Definitely classier than Tanya but with the same Eastern European flavor.
Ukrainian; Russian, from Greek
"gift of God"
Feodora is an interesting choice for the intrepid name-giver, especially with the dynamic nickname Feo.
Portuguese
"lover of horses"
Portuguese form of Philippa