International Baby Names
By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Dutch diminutive of Willem or William
"resolute protection"
Short but spirited, Pim is in the Top 200 in The Netherlands, though it is little-known elsewhere. A diminutive of Willem (or William), it possibly emerged via its rhyme with alternative, more direct…
Dutch variation of George
"farmer"
A fresh Dutch take on George, although you’re likely to get pronunciation errors upon first meetings.
Icelandic
"glacier; ice"
This cool Icelandic word name — meaning "ice" — is on the rise in its native Iceland. Jökull is also used in geographical names; Eyjafjallajökull is an ice cap in Iceland. Jökull shares a root with…
Czech, Slovak, from Russian
"fierce and glorious"
This form of the Russian Yaroslav is a well-used classic in Czechia. With a handsome traditional sound and inspiring meaning, Jaroslav would be a strong choice for a baby boy. Some bearers of this…
Literary name
Puck, the mischievous sprite of Shakespeare, is a unisex name given more often to girls in The Netherlands and is also the name of one of the moons of Uranus, discovered in 1985 and named Puck for…
Catalan
A top 200 name in Catalonia, Spain since 2004. There are several Catalan towns with the name, including Santa Coloma de Queralt and Rocafort de Queralt.
French
"the red one"
Quitterie is a quirky saint’s name which is considered très chic in France at the moment. St Quiteria was a 5th century virgin martyr who was killed after refusing to renounce her Christian faith in…
Rafal is a masculine name of Polish origin, serving as the Polish equivalent of the Hebrew name Raphael, meaning 'God has healed.' Common throughout Poland and other Eastern European countries, Rafal…
Diminutive of Jagwida or word name, Polish and Croatian
"war, battle; berry, strawberry"
Jagoda is a Top 50 choice in Poland and Croatia, where it doubles up as a diminutive of Jagwida — itself a variation of the battle-mighty Hedwig — and as a word name, meaning "berry" in Polish, but…
Cornish variation of Jacob or James
"supplanter"
A dashing alternative to the popular James and Jacob, Jago is the jaunty Cornish form of the Biblical names. Occasionally (or historically) appearing as Jagoe, Jego, and Jaego, it may have been…
Diminutive of Raimond, Estonian
"wise-protector; fury"
A cool and accessible Estonian name that feels very fresh in the English-speaking world. Raivo is likely a short form of Raimond, the Estonian translation of Raymond, but some sources claim it…
Lithuanian
"calm, peaceful"
A serene name with a lively sound, Raminta comes from the Lithuanian word ramus , meaning "calm". With nicknames like the cool Rami and retro Mindy, this is an especially sweet and versatile choice…
Hungarian
"crown, wreath"
Hungarian form of Stephen, and the name of the first king and patron saint of Hungary.
Celtic
"ice battle"
Strong and sharp but with a pretty, poetic feel about it, Iseult appears in the world of Arthurian legend. Also written as Yseult, Ysolt, and Isolde, the name might have Germanic roots, blending is…
Isaure is a feminine French name with ancient origins, possibly derived from the name Isaura, which referred to someone from Isauria, a region in ancient Asia Minor (now part of Turkey). The name has…
Hungarian, from German
"famous warrior"
The Hungarian form of Roger is a fun twist on the retro classic. The name is also related to Rudolf: The Hungarians affectionately referred to Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria as Prince Rezső.…
"calm and intelligent, calm and wealthy"
The feminine form of Rimantas, Rimantė was most popular in Lithuania in the 90s. It combines the elements rimti , meaning to become calm or to be calm, and mant , meaning wealth, benefit, or mantus ,…
Portuguese variation of Eirene
"peace"
Iria is a diminutive version of Eirene / Irene and is therefore associated with the Greek goddess of peace.
Ignacy is the Polish form of the Latin name Ignatius, deriving from the Roman family name Egnatius, possibly meaning 'fiery' or 'ardent.' The name gained popularity among Christians through St.…
Welsh
"just, fair"
The Welsh form of Justin, borne by a 6th century saint.
