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Lithuanian
"calm, serene"
Familiar in its native Lithuania, Giedrė has a gentle, yet impactful meaning. Ultimately derived from the Greek phaidrós or gai̇̃sas ("bright" and "gleaming"), via the Lithuanian gaidrus , it is…
"amber"
Derived from gintaras , the Lithuanian word for the yellowy gemstone, amber, made of fossilized tree resin. A Top 20 name in its native country back in the 90s, it has been notably borne by Olympic…
Variation of Gintarė, Lithuanian
Adapted from the Lithuanian word, gintaras , Gintara is a latinized form of Gintarė, meaning "amber" in its native language. While the traditional spelling is more popular, this form may appeal to…
"sea"
A name from Lithuanian folklore, Jūratė appears in the legend of Jūratė and Kastytis. First recorded in 1842, it tells the story of the sea goddess Jūratė who falls in love with a young fisherman…
Lithuanian, Latvian
"dew"
A simple yet impactful word name from its Lithuanian and Latvian roots, Rasa is associated with morning dew, lending it a fresh feel. In this case, it would be pronounced RAH-sa in Latvia and RU-sa…
"chamomile"
A gentle Lithuanian nature name, Ramunė is the word for chamomile, a herb known to calm and soothe. In fact, it does bear similarity to the Lithuanian word ramus , meaning "calm" and "tranquil".
"rainbow"
A colorful name with lively sound to match, Vaiva is derived from the Lithuanian word for "rainbow" ( vaivorykštė ). Popularized by the writer Vincas Krėvė-Mickevičius in 1922, it has mythological…
"rye"
Popular in Lithuania in the 2000s and 2010s, Rugilė comes from the word rugiai meaning "rye". Pronounced with a hard G sound in the middle, a notable bearers is footballer Rugile Rulyte.
"wish, dream"
A Lithuanian word name, Svajonė is associated with dreams, ambitions, wishes, and desires, giving it a whimsy yet aspirational air. It is occasionally used as a given name in Lithuania though it has…
Lithuanian form of Irene, Greek
"peace"
While Irena is a more popular Lithuanian Irene variant, Airinė is an alternative, notably borne by high jumper Airinė Palšytė. Spelled as Airine, it is more notably used in East Africa and the…
Lithuanian, Sanskrit
"destiny; goddess, deity"
A succinct and literary choice, Daiva was coined by the Prussian-Lithuanian writer Vydūnas, for his work 1908 work, The Shadows of Probočiai . The exact origins of the name are debated, with some…
Latvian, Lithuanian, from Old Norse
"way of the sun; house of strength"
Mystical and romantic with a charmingly Old Norse feel, Solveiga is the variant of Solveig that is found in Latvia and Lithuania.
Baltic mythology, Lithuanian
"trees, forest"
A name from Baltic mythology, Medeina is the goddess of the forest and animals, making it an appealing possibility to those interested in mythology and nature. First mentioned in the13th century…
"love, affection"
This lovey-dovey Lithuanian name comes from the word meilė , meaning love, affection . A charming European addition to the May- family of names.