International Baby Names
By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Finnish, from Latin
"steadfast"
Originally a short form of Konstantin, the Finnish form of Constantine, Konsta came to be used on its own, staying in the Finnish Top 50 boy names from 2004 to 2014. With its cool K initial and…
Finnish
"bear"
A common animal name in Finland, it could work as an alternative to Otto or Otis.
Slovene, from Latin
"merciful"
The Slovene form of Clement switches the old-timey charm of the English version for a more modern feel with its trendy -en ending and K initial.
French and English, diminutive of Ottolie
"prospers in battle"
Curiously appealing, in a hoop-skirted, wasp-waisted way, Ottoline has recently entered the realm of modern possibility, especially since Sienna Miller chose it as the middle name of her daughter…
Norwegian
"fortunate victor, island of victory"
A more contemporary form of the Old Norse name Eyvindr. In Norway, this is a traditional and old-fashioned choice, having been in the Top 100 baby boy names every year from 1945 to 1999. From a…
Finnish variation of Gertrude
"strength of a spear"
Variation of Gertrude.
Spanish, diminutive of Francisco; Native American
"eagle"
Another winning and relaxed but energetic o-ending Latin name, sometimes associated with designer Paco Rabanne.
Hungarian
"king"
Kende is derived from the Hungarian title kende , referring to the king of Magyar, the nation that predated Hungary. Kende has a modern, internationally-appealing sound and is a Top 100 name in…
Hungarian variation of Anna; Hindi
"grace; emerald, leaf"
Panna is a name with many allusions — in addition to being a Hungarian variant of Anna (PAWN-naw) and a Hindi gemstone name (PAHN-nah), it is also a serene and sacred city in India and the Italian…
Feminization of Ketil, Norwegian
"kettle; cauldron; helmet"
A Top 10 name in Iceland, where it is also the name of an active volcano.
Cornish variation of Pascal
"Easter"
Pascoe was popular in medieval times and is definitely deserving of revival, especially for a child born in the Easter season. Other spellings are Pasco and Pascow.
Hungarian, Russian, and Dutch diminutive of Katherine or Katarina, Greek
"pure"
With its distinctive '-inka' suffix, common in Slavic and Eastern European diminutives, Katinka carries a playful yet sophisticated quality. The name enjoyed some popularity in the Netherlands and…
Icelandic variation of Carita
"beloved"
Karitas -- with an accent over the i -- is among the Icelandic Top 100 names, a version of the Scandinavian Carita which is itself a spin on Charity. An intriguing and unique name with a beautiful…
Pernille is a feminine Scandinavian name, particularly popular in Denmark and Norway. It derives from Petronilla, a diminutive of Petronia, which comes from the Latin word 'petrus' meaning 'rock' or…
Jussi is a Finnish male name that functions as a familiar form of Johannes, the Finnish variant of John. With roots in Hebrew, the original name Yochanan means 'God is gracious.' Jussi has been…
Dutch
"love"
This Dutch name stems from the Greek root word "philos" meaning "love". It is relatively common in the Netherlands.
Slovak, Czech, Croatian, from Greek
"farmer"
A form of George used in Slovakia, Czechia and Croatia, its soft sound is a fun twist on the more internationally recognised Yuri.
Jura is an uncommon masculine name with diverse origins across multiple cultures. In Slavic languages, particularly Polish and Czech, it functions as a diminutive of names like Juraj or Jerzy (forms…
Spanish variation of Junius
Junot, which sounds like the goddess and indie movie name "Juno" and the Alaskan place name Juneau, is actually someting completely different. The literati will recognize the unusual name of writer…
"rowan tree"
The pronunciation may not be intuitive to English speakers, but this Finnish nature name is a top choice in its country of origin. Pihla derives from pihlaja , the Finnish word for the rowan tree.
