Montenegrin Royal Baby Names

Names given to the 20th-century princes and princesses of Montenegro.
  1. Ana
    • Origin:

      Variation of Hannah
    • Meaning:

      "grace"
    • Description:

      Confident and compact, Ana is a widely used variation of the Biblical Hannah. Favored in Spain, Slovenia, Bosnia, Portugal, and Croatia, this shorter spelling has the same substance and versatility of its longer counterparts.
  2. Anastasija
    • Danilo
      • Origin:

        Ukrainian; Serbian; Italian; Brazilian Portuguese, variation of Daniel
      • Meaning:

        "God is my judge"
      • Description:

        Makes a Biblical favorite new and interesting.
    • Emanuel
      • Origin:

        Spelling variation of Emmanuel, Hebrew
      • Meaning:

        "God is with us"
      • Description:

        Fewer letters does not always mean easier—the traditional spelling is the one most people will recognize.
    • Jelena
      • Origin:

        Russian, Serbian, Croatian, Estonian
      • Meaning:

        "light"
      • Description:

        A pretty international form of Helena used in many Slavic languages, also sometimes spelled Yelena.
    • Ksenija
      • Ljubica
        • Marica
          • Origin:

            Croatian and Hungarian form of Maria
          • Meaning:

            "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
          • Description:

            A striking form of international favourite Maria, the meaning of which is uncertain. Theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and "beloved" (from the Egyptian root mr).
        • Milica
          • Origin:

            Serbian; Croatian; Slovene
          • Meaning:

            "gracious, dear"
          • Description:

            A cute and lively name that, if you ignore the pronunciation issues, would be an excellent way to get to the trendy nickname Millie.
        • Mihailjo
          • Nikola
            • Origin:

              Serbian from the Greek Nikolaos
            • Meaning:

              "Victory of the people"
            • Description:

              Nikola is generally masculine in Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Bulgaria and Macedonia, while in Germany, Poland, Slovenia, Slovakia, Estonia and the Czech Republic it is usually feminine.
          • Petar
            • Description:

              Petar is the South Slavic variant of Peter, a masculine name derived from the Greek 'Petros' meaning 'rock' or 'stone.' Particularly common in Serbia, Croatia, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, and other Balkan countries, Petar has been a consistently popular name throughout Eastern European history. The name carries significant Christian heritage, as it references Saint Peter, one of Jesus's twelve apostles. Many notable figures in the Balkans have borne this name, including politicians, athletes, and artists. Petar has a strong, straightforward sound that travels well across languages while maintaining its Slavic character. The name suggests reliability, strength, and steadfastness, reflecting its literal meaning of 'rock.'
          • Pavle
            • Sofija
              • Origin:

                Serbian, Macedonian, Latvian, Slovene, Croatian, and Lithuanian form of Sophia, Greek
              • Meaning:

                "wisdom"
              • Description:

                An international form of the popular Sophia, used predominantly in East Slavic and East Baltic languages. Sofija featured in the most recent top baby names stats for a number of countries, including Macedonia, Lithuania, Slovenia, and Latvia.
            • Stanislav
              • Origin:

                Slavic
              • Meaning:

                "someone who achieves glory or fame"
              • Description:

                A long-haired classical conductor name, which could appeal to parents looking for a Laszlo-like appellation. A name of Slavic origin, it has a powerful and uplifting meaning.
            • Scepac
              • Vjera
                • Description:

                  Vjera is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly common in Croatia, Serbia, and other South Slavic countries. The name literally translates to "faith" or "belief" in several Slavic languages. This meaningful name reflects the importance of religious devotion and spiritual conviction in Slavic cultures. While not widely used in English-speaking countries, Vjera maintains steady popularity in its regions of origin. The name is typically pronounced "VYEH-rah" with emphasis on the first syllable. As with many traditional Slavic names, Vjera carries a sense of cultural heritage and spiritual significance, making it a meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with deep roots and clear symbolism.

              • Zorka