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Angelika is a feminine name representing the Eastern European, German and Scandinavian spelling of Angelica. Derived from Latin 'angelicus' meaning 'angelic' or 'of angels,' it carries celestial and…
Greek
"citadel"
This version of the name of a Greek nymph, based on the ancient city of Larisa, is widely used in Russia thanks to a martyr saint venerated by the Eastern Church.
Russian, Bulgarian, Czech, Slovene, and Slavic; or English variation of Dairine, Irish
"gift; fruitful"
Darina comes from the Slavic element "dar" which means gift; the name is found in Czech, Bulgarian, and Slovak cultures and translates easily for English speakers. Darina may also be an Anglicization…
Aleks is a masculine name representing a streamlined, modernized spelling of Alexander, which derives from Greek elements meaning 'defender of the people.' This simplified variant is particularly…
Vana is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Sanskrit, it means 'forest' or 'woodland,' connecting the bearer to nature. In Persian, it relates to 'fair' or 'beautiful.' The name also…
Scottish form of Gregory
"vigilant, a watchman"
Two prominent literary namesakes make Gregor a somewhat risky choice. On the highbrow side, there's Gregor Samsa, the Kafka character who woke up one day to find himself turned into a cockroach. And…
Variation of Nell or short form of Cornelia or any name ending in -nela
Nela is a pretty if slight name that ranks among the Top 1000 for girls in the UK. It is commonly used throughout Europe as a short form for any range of names ending in -nela including Cornelia and…
Polish; Finnish; Lithuanian; German; Swedish
"God is gracious"
A sweet and sprightly feminine form of John.
Nadja is a feminine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Eastern European countries, Russia, and Germany. It's a variant of Nadia, which derives from the Russian word 'nadezhda' meaning 'hope.'…
Suzana is a feminine name representing a variant of Susanna or Susannah, which derives from the Hebrew Shoshana meaning "lily" or "rose." This particular spelling is common in various Eastern…
Japanese; Lithuanian and Latvian
"my greens; song"
A name with an international and adaptable sound, similar to Diana and Dana, this name was used very commonly in Latvia in the 20th century. Pronounced as DYE-nuh, it has the cheerful meaning of…
Matea is a feminine name with multiple cultural roots. In Slavic countries, particularly Croatia, it's the feminine form of Matej or Matthew, meaning "gift of God." It also appears in Spanish and…
Grigor is the Armenian and Bulgarian form of Gregory, a name with Greek origins derived from 'gregorios,' meaning 'watchful' or 'vigilant.' Popular in Eastern European countries and among Armenian…
Short form of Dorotea or Mattea
"gift of God"
As Theo and Thea get more popular, so do Teo and Tea, short forms of the Latinate variations of Theodore and Matthew -- which include Dorotea and Mattea. But like Theo and Thea, Tea can stand…
Nik is a short, masculine name that serves as a diminutive form of Nicholas or Nikolas, which derive from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people.' This concise variant maintains the…
Russian, Greek, and Czech variation of Barbara
An interesting and appealingly international spin on Barbara, with a lot of charm and energy.
Edvard is a masculine name of Scandinavian and Eastern European origin, representing a variant of Edward. The name combines the Old English elements 'ead' meaning 'wealth' or 'fortune' and 'weard'…
feminine of Galen
"calm"
Galena is the feminine of the Galen, which means calm. Galena is also a mineral-related name, a type of lead.
Serbian and Macedonian feminine form of John, Hebrew
This Slavic variation would make a pleasant and slightly more unusual alternative to Johanna or Giovanna.
Karmela is a feminine name representing a variation of Carmela, which derives from Hebrew origins meaning "garden" or "vineyard of God." This name has roots in multiple cultures including Spanish,…
