Polish Names for Girls

Kristina

Scandinavian variation of Christina

"annointed, a Christian"

This streamlined form of a pretty and feminine classic may not be as popular as it once was, but it's never out of style. A royal name best used now in its full glory rather than as nicknames Kris or…

Laurka

Laurka is a feminine name that appears to be a diminutive form of Laura or Lauren, with Eastern European influences, particularly Polish or Russian. The suffix "-ka" is commonly used in Slavic…

Liljana

Liljana is a beautiful feminine name of Slavic origin, primarily found in countries like North Macedonia, Serbia, Slovenia, and other parts of Eastern Europe. It derives from the word 'lilija,'…

Lucya

Lucya represents a distinctive variation of the traditional name Lucy, which derives from Latin origins meaning "light" or "illumination." This spelling introduces an exotic touch to the classic name…

Lucyna

Lucyna is a feminine name of Polish origin, derived from the Latin 'lux' meaning 'light.' It serves as the Polish form of Lucina, who was the Roman goddess of childbirth. The name has been used in…

Madzia

Madzia is a feminine name of Polish origin, functioning as a diminutive or affectionate form of Magdalena. The name ultimately derives from Mary Magdalene in biblical tradition, with the element…

Marzena

Polish, from Greek

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved; pearl; dream"

A Polish name that most likely originated as a nickname for Maria or Małgorzata, the Polish form of Margaret, or possibly from the Polish word marzenie meaning ‘dream’.

Marcia

Latin, feminine version of Marcius

"warlike"

Marcia is an ancient Roman name which derives from Mars, the god of war. It was used by Dante in the Inferno and later by Thomas Hardy and others. Marcia enjoyed a brief run of popularity in the…

Masia

Masia is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It may derive from the Catalan word 'masia' referring to a traditional farmhouse or rural property in Catalonia, Spain, suggesting rustic or…

Martyna

Martyna is the feminine Polish form of Martin, derived from the Latin name Martinus, which means "dedicated to Mars" or "warlike," referencing Mars, the Roman god of war. The name has steadily gained…

Mela

Hindi

"religious service"

Unlike Pamela and Melanie, Mela feels fresh and unusual.

Melka

Melka is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Slavic languages as a diminutive of names containing 'mel,' meaning 'dear' or 'beloved,' or potentially relate to the…

Michalina

Feminization of Michal, Polish

"who is like God?"

A classic name in Poland, where it has been in the Top 50 since 2007. Michalina is the feminine form of Michal, the Polish, Czech, and Slavic variation of Michael.

Michala

Michala is a feminine name derived from the Hebrew name Michael, meaning 'Who is like God?' It represents the feminine form of Michael in several Slavic languages, particularly Czech and Slovak,…

Minka

Polish diminutive of Mina, short form of Wilhelmina, German

"resolute protection"

In the contemporary US, Minka attracted notice via actress Minka Kelly, who played the gorgeous Lyla on Friday Night Lights . This cute and lively nickname name can (and does) certainly stand on its…

Nadezhda

Slavic

"hope"

Nadezhda is more familiar in the English-speaking world by its short forms, Nadia or Nadya. Well-used through the Slavic countries and Russia, Nadezhda was the name of Lenin's wife. Viewers of The…

Nadzia

Nadzia is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly connected to Polish and Eastern European naming traditions. It derives from the Slavic word 'nadzieja' meaning 'hope,' carrying deep…

Nata

Nata is a feminine name with multicultural origins. In Slavic languages, particularly Russian, it serves as a diminutive of Natalia or Natasha, names derived from the Latin 'natalis' meaning…

Olesia

Polish, diminutive of Aleksandra

Sounds a bit pharmaceutical.