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Olympic Baby Names

  1. Oceana

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "ocean"

    • Description:

      If you're a lover of the beach and sea, and want a name that relates to the largest body of water, there are several variations you could consider.
  2. Gregor

    • Origin:

      Scottish form of Gregory

    • Meaning:

      "vigilant, a watchman"

    • Description:

      Two prominent literary namesakes make Gregor a somewhat risky choice. On the highbrow side, there's Gregor Samsa, the Kafka character who woke up one day to find himself turned into a cockroach. And then there's Gregor Clegane, one of the most feared and purely evil characters in the world of Game of Thrones.
  3. Sanna

    • Origin:

      Swedish, Finnish, Inuktitut

    • Meaning:

      "lily"

    • Description:

      If you're ready to move beyond Anna and Hannah, consider this traditional Scandinavian short form of Susanna, historically very popular in its native lands.
  4. Sonja

    • Origin:

      Russian, Slavic, and Scandinavian form of Sophia, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "wisdom"

    • Description:

      Popular throughout Northern and Eastern Europe, particularly in countries like Sweden, Norway, Russia, and Germany, Sonja has a rich cultural heritage. The name gained international recognition through figures like Sonja Henie, the Norwegian Olympic figure skating champion.
  5. Tenley

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "burnt clearing"

    • Description:

      This name is currently best known on The Bachelorette's Tenley Molzahn. In the 1950s, it was attached to the Olympic figure skating champion Tenley Albright, and Jessica Biel played a Tenley in the movie Summer Catch.
  6. Vashti

    • Origin:

      Persian

    • Meaning:

      "lovely"

    • Description:

      This Persian name with an Old Testament pedigree has a warm Sasha-like feel. The Biblical Vashti was a queen who refused her husband's orders to appear naked in front of his party guests and so was deposed in favor of Esther. For her independent spirit, Vashti has become something of a feminist icon.
  7. Pavel

    • Origin:

      Russian variation of Paul

    • Meaning:

      "small"

    • Description:

      Pavel may be widespread in the former Soviet Union, but it has a somewhat impoverished image here.
  8. Fitzroy

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "son of the king"

    • Description:

      An English surname originally given to the illegitimate sons of a monarch. It might be a nice middle name choice to honor an ancestral Roy, though as a first, it does have a cool meaning.
  9. Faustine

    • Origin:

      Latin, feminine variation of Faust

    • Meaning:

      "fortunate one"

    • Description:

      Faustine has a positive meaning, although the association with the character who sold his soul to the devil may be off-putting. This name is among the Top 100 girls' names in France, but was given to fewer than five baby girls in the US last year.
  10. Fanny

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Frances

    • Meaning:

      "free man"

    • Description:

      As this word is less often used to mean derriere, it becomes more possible to view Fanny as the kind of appealingly quaint nickname name, like Josie and Nellie, that many parents are favoring now.
  11. Oksana

    • Origin:

      Russian from Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "praise to God"

    • Description:

      Ukrainian figure-skating champion Oksana Baiul made it known here.
  12. Boniface

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "fortunate, of good fate"

    • Description:

      A name borne by nine popes and several saints, which carries strong Catholic connotations. British politician Jacob Rees-Mogg named his sixth child Sixtus Dominic Boniface Christopher in 2017.
  13. Teodora

    • Origin:

      Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Slovene and Serbian form of Theodora

    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"

    • Description:

      Teodora is an extremely attractive and international choice, with several equally attractive, user-friendly nicknames. Appealing short forms might include Tea, Dora, or Dory for English speakers, however, classic diminutives include the Spanish, Italian, Serbian and Portuguese Dora, the Bulgarian Todorka, and the Swedish Thea.
  14. Benoît

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "blessed"

    • Description:

      A French form of Benedict that makes a smooth and elegant choice, although the pronunciation may trip people up in an English speaking environment.
  15. Marek

    • Origin:

      Russian, Polish, Czech, Slovak variation of Mark, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "warlike"

    • Description:

      A wearable update to the New Testament classic.
  16. Lilya

    • Description:

      Lilya is a charming feminine name with Slavic and Russian origins, functioning as a diminutive of Liliya, the Russian form of Lily. The name ultimately connects to the lily flower, a symbol of purity, innocence, and beauty across many cultures. Lilya has been used traditionally in Eastern European countries including Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. The name carries a delicate, feminine quality while maintaining a distinctive international character. Though less common in Western countries, it has gained some recognition through cultural exchange and immigration. Lilya offers parents a name that feels both familiar yet unique, with its connection to the popular 'Lily' family while maintaining its own cultural identity.

  17. Tigst

    • Origin:

      Amharic, Ethiopian

    • Meaning:

      "patience"

    • Description:

      A spirited and distinctive name, used predominantly in its native Ethiopia, Tigst can also be spelled as Tigist. Derived from Amharic, the official language of Ethiopia, it has the virtuous meaning of "patience". A notable bearer is Tigst Assefa, a long-distance runner who was the first woman to break the 2-hour 12-minute barrier in a marathon. She won the 2025 London Marathon.
  18. Marika

    • Origin:

      Dutch variation of Mary

    • Description:

      Foreign variations of Mary are definitely the way to go; this one has a nice Dutch-girl feel. It also works as a cultural crossover name, e.g. between European languages and Japanese.
  19. Kirill

    • Origin:

      Russian variation of Cyril, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "lordly"

    • Description:

      Strong and attractive form of Cyril.
  20. Perrine

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Perry or Peter, English or Greek

    • Meaning:

      "dweller near a pear tree or rock, stone"

    • Description:

      Five girls were given the name Perrine last year. Other feminine Perry or Peter alternatives are Perrin, Perry, or even Petra.