International Baby Names
By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Dutch form of Tycho, Greek, Dutch, Old Norse
"hitting the mark; thunder"
This Dutch form of the ancient Greek saints' name Tycho is in the Top 100 in The Netherlands. While largely unknown in the English-speaking world, it's got a cool sound and ancient roots, which…
Polish variation of Timon, Greek
"reward, honor"
Timon has strong associations with The Lion King , making it a tough sell for American parents. Attractive Polish variation Tymon, with the emphasis on the first syllable, preserves the strength of…
Italian, Latin
"famous"
The obscure yet not unappealing name of a legendary heroine of Rome, likely derived from the Roman family name, Cloelius. It is believed to come from the Latin word cluere , meaning "to have renowned…
Galician
"well born"
Galician form of Eugenia, in the Top 20 in Galicia and Top 200 in Spain.
Dutch diminutive of Catharina
Cato may have risen to new prominence in the English speaking world as an ancient Roman boys' name, popularized by The Hunger Games. But in the Netherlands, it's most widely used as a short form for…
Short form of Casper, Persian
"Imperial"
This short-but-strong name is popular for boys in The Netherlands. While Cass is usually a female name in the U.S., it feels just as right for boys.
French
"nasturtium"
Capucine was a chic French actress half a century ago and has been one of the most fashionable girl names in France in recent decades, ranking in France's Top 100. Capucine is also popular in…
Russian, diminutive of John
This short form of Ivan just could join the other Russian nickname names coming into fashion, and it does have the Chekhov connection.
Irish
"slender"
A Top 100 choice in Northern Ireland, Caolán shares many fashionable sounds with names like Cayden and Callan, but remains virtually unknown in the US.
Old Norse
"warrior armor"
An attractive Nordic name most common in Iceland. It was derived from the Old Norse elements bryn , meaning "armor," and her , "warrior" or "army." Brynjar Leifsson is a member of the band Of…
Czech, Slovak, Polish, Hungarian, Croatian, and Slovene form of Blanche, French
"white, fair-skinned"
A Top 50 choice in Poland and Hungary, but familiar in the Czech Republic and the UK, Blanka is a bright and spiky form of the French Blanche. Derived from the word blanc meaning "white, fair", it…
Finnish
"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…
Breton
"white flower"
Bleuenn is virtually unknown in the English-speaking world, while in France, it is a rare choice, given to a handful of girls. Bleuenn's origins are in Brittany, in the north of France, and it's…
"heroine, bright maiden"
The name of medieval French saint, similar to Sally Field's name, Bertrille, on the old The Flying Nun sitcom, leading some to expect the word "Sister" in front of it.
Hungarian
"son of the furrow"
Hungarian form of Bartholomew
Norwegian; Estonian
"willing warrior; intent; grain"
A modern name in Norway, where it first made the Top 100 in 2013. Viljar combines the Old Norse elements for the words "will, intent" and "warrior", creating this new name with a powerful meaning. In…
Swedish, German, Italian, from Latin
"blessed"
Beata, a Latinate saint's name, has been widely used primarily by Roman Catholics in several European countries, but is rarely heard in English-speaking countries. Playground alert: could be…
"baptist"
Traditionally used by the ultrareligious, the French boys' name Baptiste comes from the Greek word meaning "to dip". Baptiste is one of the Top 100 Boy Names in France .
Baltasar is a masculine name of ancient Babylonian origin, representing a variation of Balthazar, one of the three Magi or Wise Men who visited Jesus according to Christian tradition. The name…
Czech
"joy in battle"
Diminutive of the Czech name Vojtech, a cognate of Polish Wojciech.
