Girl Names Lists · International Baby Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Finnish
"sister"
Sisko is the Finnish word for "sister." It was most popular in Finland from the 1930s-1970s.
Finnish variation of Sophia, Greek
"wisdom"
Sohvi is the Finnish translation of Sophia, although Sofia ranks as the most popular variation in Finland.
"magic"
A rare Finnish name with ties to sorcery and witchcraft.
Finnish, variation of Tarja
"epic, legend; kingly, possesses well"
Taru is both the Finnish word for "epic" or "legend" making it a translation of the Swedish name Saga, and a pet form of Tarja, the Finnish form of Daria, itself derived from the Greek Darius. It was…
"to travel, to proceed"
This elegant Finnish feminization of Wendell is one of those rare names that has never appeared on the US official charts, but is straightforward to spell and say. It has been among the most popular…
"sapling, sprout"
Unisex in its native country but especially popular for boys, this cool Finnish nature name would be perfect for the new addition to your family tree.
"morning"
This modern Finnish word name is a fashionable choice in its home country, having entered into wide usage only since the turn of the 21st century.
Finnish, Swedish, Slavic
"grain, will, fairy"
A name made most famous by the operetta The Merry Widow which features "The Vilja's Song". A vila is a woodland spirit or fairy in Slavic mythology. Vilja also means "grain" in Finnish and "will,…
Aija is a feminine name found in several cultures, particularly in Latvia where it's quite popular. In Latvian, the name is thought to derive from words meaning 'breath' or 'breeze,' conveying…
"the only one"
What a lovely name for the much-longed for daughter - no wonder Aino is in the Top 5 in Finland, whence the name originates. Like other popular Finnish names, Aino is short and avoids the ubiquitous…
"trap"
An attractive and easily translatable Finnish name.
Variation of Irja, Finnish
"peace"
Not to be confused with the Aria/Arya name family, Arja is a variation of Irja, which ultimately is derived from Irene.
Eeva is a feminine name that is the Finnish and Estonian form of Eve. The name traces back to the Hebrew "Chavah" meaning "living one" or "source of life," and is associated with the first woman in…
Finnish diminutive of Elsa, German
"pledged to God"
In Finland, many pet forms of names end in U, such as Elsu, a nickname for Elsa.
Enni is a concise, feminine name with Finnish origins, though it appears in various cultures with different etymologies. In Finland, it often functions as a diminutive of names containing the element…
Finnish, from Norse
"eternal ruler"
The Finnish variant of Erica that is based on the male form, Eerik.
Finnish diminutive of Esteri, Elisabet
"star; pledged to God"
A Finnish nickname for names such as Esteri, Elisabet, or any name starting with Es-.
Finnish variation of Esther, Persian
"star"
A vintage Finnish name most common in the early 20th century.
Diminutive of Eulaalia, Finnish from Greek
"sweetly speaking"
Euli is a nickname for Eulaalia, the Finnish variation of the Greek name Eulalia.
Finnish feminization of Even, Norwegian
"gift; winner"
A rare feminine form of Even, a common Norwegian boy name.
