Updated November 2026
Across 2 pages
of 2
Romanian and English form of Aurelius, Latin
"golden"
While Aurelio, Aurelia, and Aurelius are all on the rise, this historical and Romanian form of the golden name is yet to share in its relatives' success. Given to just 25 boys in a recent year, it…
Romanian form of Emil
"rival"
With the new trend of boys' names rising on the heels of their popular sisters, the unusual-yet-familiar-feeling Emilian might become better known thanks to its relationship to Emily and…
Romanian and Basque variation of John
A cross between Ian and a group of atomic particles.
Alexandru is the Romanian form of Alexander, derived from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning "defender of men" or "protector of mankind." This masculine name has ancient roots and has been borne by…
Welsh, Romanian
"God is gracious"
A simple and appealing multi-cultural form of John, but Americans will be baffled by all those vowels.
Ancient place name
Dacia was an ancient region comprised of what is modern Romania and Moldova and smaller parts of other Eastern European countries. Its inhabitants were called the Dacians, and the Dacian Kingdom…
Romanian, Latin
"flower; flourishing"
Florin is one of several names derived from the Latin root floris , making it a floral and prosperous choice for boys. A relative of Flora, Florence, and Florian, this form is most popularly heard in…
Henric is a masculine name representing a Germanic and Scandinavian variant of Henry, which derives from the elements 'heim' (home) and 'ric' (ruler), meaning 'ruler of the home' or 'lord of the…
Godoried is an extremely rare masculine name with Germanic origins. It likely derives from combining elements found in traditional Germanic names such as 'god' or 'godo' meaning 'god' and 'ried'…
Iosua is a masculine name that represents a variation of Joshua, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yehoshua, meaning 'Yahweh is salvation.' This specific form reflects how the name…
Marku is a masculine name that represents the Finnish, Estonian, and Albanian form of Mark or Marcus. The original name derives from Mars, the Roman god of war, and has been popular across numerous…
Matheiu is a French variant of Matthew, though less common than the standard French spelling Matthieu. The name derives from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of God' or 'gift of Yahweh.'…
Dic is a masculine name that functions primarily as a Welsh diminutive of Richard. It represents a traditional, abbreviated form that has been used for centuries in Wales. The name Richard, from…
Romanian
"black"
In Shakespeare's The Tempest , Caliban is the name of the deformed son of a witch: not the greatest literary reference for a child. But Caliban does have an appealing international-yet-accessible…
Dumitru is a traditional Romanian masculine name derived from the Greek Dimitrios, which connects to Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and fertility. Common throughout Romania and Moldova, Dumitru…
Simion is a masculine name that represents a variation of the Hebrew name Simon, meaning 'he has heard' or 'listening.' This spelling variant adds a distinctive touch while maintaining the name's…
Romanian form of Laurence, Latin
"from Laurentium; bay laurel"
Typically spelled as Laurențiu, this is the Romanian form of the classic Laurence, popular in its native Romania and in Moldova. A notable bearer is footballer manager Laurențiu Reghecampf.
The Romanian form of the classic Laurence (or Lawrence), Laurențiu is also a popular choice in Moldova. It is notably borne by football manager Laurențiu Reghecampf and rugby player Laurențiu…
Romanian diminutive of Florin, Latin
A floral, almost poetic feeling choice, Florinel is heard predominantly in Romanian where it is notably borne by footballers Florinel Coman and Florinel Mirea. It is a diminutive form of Florin,…
Masculine form of Mirela, Romanian
"to admire"
Succinct and gentle with that appealing -el ending, Mirel is the Romanian masculine form of Mirela, itself from the French Mireille, a poetic choice meaning "to admire". The name is however unisex,…