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Czech Names for Girls

Nameberry
By Nameberry
Updated Tue Jun 09 2020
Czech names for baby girls have a romantic Eastern European feel. Girls' names commonly used in the Czech Republic may be familiar as distinctively Czech variations of traditional female names used throughout Europe in different variations. You may be interested in Czech names due to your family background or perhaps you've enjoyed a visit to Prague and the lovely Czech countryside.

Here you can browse Nameberry's collection of Czech names for girls. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.
  1. Andrea

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Andrew, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "strong and manly"

    • Description:

      Andrea — a feminine form of Andrew (and a male name in several European cultures) — comes with a good selection of pronunciations — ANN-dree-a, AHN-dree-a, or ahn-DRAY-a — each with a slightly different image: girl next door/slightly affected/downright mysterious
  2. Mara

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "bitter"

    • Description:

      Mara is the evocative ancient root of Mary, appearing in the Book of Ruth, in which Naomi, devastated after the death of her two sons, says "Call me not Naomi, call me Mara." It's one of the girl names starting with M that both fits in and stands out.
  3. Amalia

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "work"

    • Description:

      Originally popularized in eighteenth century Europe due to the fame of Anna Amalia, a Duchess who was a great patron of the arts, Amalia is now a widely cross-cultural name, heard from Italy to Romania, Germany to Scandinavia. Popular in the Netherlands, Chile, France, and Puerto Rico, it can be pronounced as uh-MAH-lee-uh (English), a-MA-lya (Spanish), and ah-MA-lee-uh (German, Dutch), to list a few.
      amal meaning "vigorous, unceasing, work", and while it may not be quite so popular in the English speaking work as its sibling, it has been on the rise in the US since 2011, when it re-joined the Top 1000 after an 80 year absence. Given to 550 American babies in a recent year, it is considerably less popular than Amelia — 23 times less popular, in fact.
  4. Milena

    • Origin:

      Czech; Slovak; Serbian; Croatian; Polish; Italian

    • Meaning:

      "love, warmth, grace"

    • Description:

      This popular name in various Slavic countries and in Italy holds considerable continental appeal. It is the full name of Ukranian-born actress Mila Kunis, noted for her award-winning role in the film Black Swan. Another actress bearing the name is Milena Govitch, of Law & Order.
  5. Katarina

    • Origin:

      Slovak; Swedish; Serbian; Croatian; Slovenian, variation of Katherine

    • Meaning:

      "pure"

    • Description:

      The Russian version of Katherine is usually Ekaterina, but this form is used throughout Eastern Europe and may be more friendly to the American ear.
  6. Magdalena

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "from Magdala"

    • Description:

      Magdalena is a pretty name forever associated with the fallen-yet-redeemed Mary Magdalen; often heard in the Hispanic community. But forward thinking parents are reviving Magdalena along with Magdalene and the unrelated but similar-sounding Marguerite.
  7. Hana

    • Origin:

      Hebrew, Hawaiian, Maori, Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "grace, work, glow, flower"

    • Description:

      Many things to many peoples: a flower name, also spelled Hanae, to the Japanese; a Czech and Polish short form of Johana; and an alternate form of the biblical name Hannah in the US. It also means "craft, work" in Hawaiian and "glow" in Maori.
  8. Jana

    • Origin:

      International feminine variation of Jan

    • Description:

      A sweet name with many cross-cultural ties: it's an equivalent of Jane in languages including Czech, Slovak, Dutch, German, Slovene, Catalan, Estonian, and Latvian.
  9. Daniella

    • Origin:

      Italian, Polish, Czech, feminine variation of Daniel

    • Description:

      Daniella, Daniela, and Danielle were among the hottest names for twenty years, but now, though still popular, they can no longer be considered stylish options, lagging behind the newer Ella, Stella, Bella, Gabriella, and Isabella.
  10. Verona

    • Origin:

      Italian place-name

    • Description:

      Verona is a scenic place-name with the added attraction of a Shakespearean connection, as in Two Gentlemen of....
  11. Karolina

    • Description:

      Karolina is a feminine name of Germanic origin, being a variant of Caroline or Carolina, ultimately derived from the masculine name Karl or Charles, meaning 'free man' or 'strong.' This elegant name is particularly popular in Eastern European countries including Poland, Croatia, Slovakia, and Lithuania, as well as in Scandinavian nations. Karolina has a melodic quality with its four syllables and soft ending. The name carries an international appeal while maintaining connections to traditional naming practices. Throughout history, various royal figures have borne related forms of this name. Karolina projects an image of feminine strength combined with grace. The name allows for multiple nickname options including Kara, Lina, or Karo. Its classic roots give it enduring appeal while its specific spelling offers a distinctive touch.

  12. Zuzu

    • Origin:

      Czech diminutive of Susan

    • Meaning:

      "lily"

    • Description:

      This sizzling nickname Zuzu is heard every Christmas as the name of Jimmy Stewart's little girl in "It's a Wonderful Life," but we love it all year round as a lively alternative to double names like Gigi and Bibi.

  13. Eliska

    • Origin:

      Czech from Hebrew, pet form of Elisheva

    • Meaning:

      "pledged to God"

    • Description:

      Eliška is warm and friendly, in the Misha, Sasha mode.
  14. Duska

    • Origin:

      English; Czech

    • Meaning:

      "twilight; soul"

    • Description:

      This name has two origins: the English word Dusk, meaning evening twilight and the Czech name for girls Duška meaning "soul or spirit". Either way, this is an interesting name with some potential.
  15. Tila

    • Description:

      Tila is a concise feminine name with multicultural origins. In Finnish, it means 'space' or 'room,' while in Hindi it can refer to the sesame seed, symbolizing fertility and auspiciousness. The name also exists as a short form of names like Matilda in some European contexts. Tila gained some recognition in Western countries through model and TV personality Tila Tequila in the early 2000s. The name's brevity and easy pronunciation make it accessible across different languages and cultures. With just two syllables and a melodic sound, Tila offers simplicity while maintaining a distinctive quality. While never reaching widespread popularity, this compact name has a contemporary feel combined with ancient roots, appealing to parents seeking something short, memorable, and internationally versatile.
  16. Krista

    • Origin:

      Czech variation of Christina

    • Description:

      Krista may be past its peak -- along with all similar C-starting sisters and their K variations -- yet it's still a pretty name.
  17. Zofia

    • Origin:

      Czech, Polish, and Ukrainian variation of Sophia

    • Meaning:

      "wisdom"

    • Description:

      An international variation of Sophia that ranks in the Top 10 in Poland and the Top 1000 in England and Wales. Zosia is a charming diminutive.
  18. Bina

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Sabina and other -ina names, Yiddish or Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "bee or understanding"

    • Description:

      Sources say that Bina, which is close to the word for bee in Yiddish, was once used as a translation for the Hebrew Deborah, which means bee. On its own, it also means "understanding" in Hebrew. Simple and sweet in itself, it could also be short for (or a nod to) many names including Sabina, Robina, Columbina, and Jacobina.
  19. Viera

    • Origin:

      Slovak; Russian variation of Vera

    • Meaning:

      "truth"

    • Description:

      With the rise of both international names and those that start with the letter V, this sharp alternative to Vera may become more familiar in the English-speaking world.
  20. Marcela

    • Origin:

      Feminine form of Marcel, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "warlike"

    • Description:

      A feminine form of Marcel, ultimately from Marcellus and Marcus, Latin names celebrating the Roman God of war, Mars. This spelling is used in Poland, Czechia, Spain, Brazil, Uruguay, and Brazil in particular.