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Toivo
Finnish, Estonian
"hope"
This name was on the U.S. Top 1000 in the early 20th century, when recent immigrants frequently chose native names that have since died out for American babies. But if you're of Finnish or Estonian…
Hilma
German
"protective helmet"
Hilma is heard in Germany and the Scandinavian countries, and sometimes used as a shortening of Wilhelmina--though there are more appealing German names for girls . to be found. Hilma Wolitzer is an…
Hilda
German
"battle woman"
Short for Brunhilda, the operatic Valkyrie of Teutonic legend, Hilda still has not quite shaken off that image that image. Though with the resurgence of Matilda, she might just have a bit of a…
Bea
English diminutive of Beatrice, Latin
"she who brings happiness"
Bea is a former old lady name that's cute again as a short form — and is now beginning to stand on its own. Bee is a variation that, like Bea, can work as a diminutive for any name that starts with…
Linnea
Swedish
"twinflower, lime tree"
Linnea is an attractive Scandinavian name that derives from the renowned 18th century Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus, who developed the Linnean system of classifying plants and animals. Linnea is…
Nella
Nella is a feminine name with Italian and Germanic origins. It can be a standalone name or a diminutive of names like Petronella, Antonella, or Cornelia. In Italian, it literally means 'at the' or…
Eino
Finnish and Estonian
"one"
Succinct and stylish, Eino is a popular Finnish (and Estonian) name, possibly from the Norse einn and the Germanic ain meaning "one". It ranked at #1 in Finland in 2025.
Onni
Finnish
"happiness, luck"
A popular Finnish name with an upbeat meaning, Onni is a popular choice in its native Finland where a recent year saw it rank at #6 — though it has ranked as high as #1 in the 2010s. Fairly intuitive…
Eeli
Eeli is a Finnish male name that serves as a variant of the Hebrew name Eli, meaning "height" or "elevation." In Finnish culture, Eeli has maintained consistent popularity as a traditional yet…
Vilho
Vilho is a Finnish masculine name derived from the Germanic name Wilhelm (William), ultimately meaning 'resolute protection' or 'determined guardian.' Popular in Finland and other Nordic countries,…
Alvar
German
"elf warrior"
This name woould be hard to picture in a contemporary kindergarten, though it does have some cultural cred via Finnish architect and furniture designer Alvar Aalto. Aalto would actually make a more…
Oiva
Finnish
"splendid"
Finnish name with a jolly meaning.
Viljami
Viljami is a masculine Finnish name that serves as the Finnish form of William. It derives from Germanic elements 'wil' meaning 'will' or 'desire' and 'helm' meaning 'helmet' or 'protection,'…
Lenni
Lenni is a charming masculine name with Finnish and Scandinavian origins. In Finland, it's derived from Leonard or Johannes, while in Sami culture (indigenous people of northern Scandinavia), it has…
Olavi
Finnish and Estonian variation of Olaf
"ancestor's relic"
A variation of Olaf that made the Finnish Top 50 in 2022.
Urho
Urho is a masculine Finnish name meaning 'hero' or 'brave one,' derived from the Finnish word 'urheus' (bravery). The name carries significant cultural weight in Finland, particularly through its…
Aino
Finnish
"the only one"
What a lovely name for the much-longed for daughter - no wonder Aino is in the Top 5 in Finland, whence the name originates. Like other popular Finnish names, Aino is short and avoids the ubiquitous…
Helmi
Finnish
"pearl"
A punchy alternative to Pearl as it gains popularity, it may also be used as a short form of Vilhelmina or Wilhelmina.
Venla
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…
Hilla
Finnish
"cloudberry"
Hilla is a rising girl name in Finland, where it is seen as both an independent name and a short form of names beginning with Hil-.