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Scandinavian variation of Christina
"annointed, a Christian"
This streamlined form of a pretty and feminine classic may not be as popular as it once was, but it's never out of style. A royal name best used now in its full glory rather than as nicknames Kris or…
Diminutive of Martina, Christina, Carolina, and similar
"warlike; Christian; free man"
Short, sweet, and to the point, Ina is a derived from the likes of Martina, Christina, Carolina, and so on. Used across Europe as a stand-alone name and as a diminutive, Ina was once popular in the…
Latin, feminine variation of Justin
Justina was the pre-Justine feminization of Justin, now a possible alternative to Christina. Oddly, while Justine feels like a name unto itself, Justina feels like a pinned-together feminization in…
Latin
"fortunate one"
A name with several distinguished namesakes: the wife of ancient Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, a famous Italian opera singer, and two Catholic saints--making it both substantial and unusual.
"life"
Vital and vivacious, Vita is stirring back to life along with many of her V-themed sisters -- Vivian, Vivica -- and is becoming a new celebrity baby favorite. Vita Sackville-West was a British author…
Greek variation of Judah
"praised"
Though there were two apostles named Judas, everyone remembers the one who betrayed Jesus, and the name has been permanently shunned.
Czech; Latvian; Polish; Bulgarian; Lithuanian, from Greek
"peace"
This form of Irene feels fresher and gives the classic name a chic, international flair. It's most commonly used in Eastern Europe.
Serbian, Macedonian, Latvian, Slovene, Croatian, and Lithuanian form of Sophia, Greek
"wisdom"
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…
Lithuanian variation of Anna, Catalan diminutive of Mariona
"grace; wave; bitter, beloved"
A short, sweet name with plenty of substance, Ona is a multicultural choice, familiar in Spain, Lithuania, Egypt, and historically, in the US. Recent years have seen it reach the Catalonian Top 10…
Monika is a feminine name primarily of Latin origin, being a variant spelling of Monica. The name derives from the Latin 'moneo' meaning 'to advise' or 'to remind.' Monika is particularly popular in…
Italian or Persian; Greek
"little girl; seeker"
A thirteenth-century Tuscan saint, patron of homemakers, Zita is the kind of name that sounded really creative in an earlier era.
Russian, diminutive of Vilhelmina; a Polish place-name
Not much to recommend this relative of Wilma; consider Willa or Willow instead.
Norse
"guarded by Ing"
Ing was a powerful Norse god whose name inspired several modern variations -- though Inga has become a caricatured Scandinavian choice.
Emilija is a feminine name of Slavic origin, representing the Eastern European variant of Emilia or Amelia. Popular throughout the Balkans, particularly in Slovenia, Serbia, Croatia, North Macedonia,…
Lithuanian, from Hebrew
"son of the red earth"
A handsome Lithuanian form of Adam.
Andrius is the Lithuanian variant of Andrew, derived from the Greek name Andreas, meaning "manly" or "brave." This masculine name carries strong historical and cultural significance throughout…
Danielius is the Lithuanian variant of Daniel, a masculine name with Hebrew origins meaning "God is my judge." This form maintains the biblical connection to the prophet Daniel while incorporating…
Lithuanian
"mention in grief, celebrate in grief"
Gediminas is derived from the Lithuanian elements gedauti , meaning "grieve," and minėti , "to celebrate" or "to mention." The most famous bearer of the name is Gediminas, Grand Duke of Lithuania…
Jurgis is a masculine Lithuanian name equivalent to the English 'George,' deriving from the Greek name 'Georgios' meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker.' The name gained some recognition in American…
Justinas is a masculine name with Lithuanian and Latin roots. It's the Lithuanian variant of Justin, which derives from the Latin name Justinus, meaning 'just,' 'fair,' or 'righteous.' In Lithuania,…
