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Patryk
Polish, from Latin
"noble, patrician"
The Polish form of Patrick.
Petronela
Greek
"rock, stone"
Petronela, along with Petronella and Petronelle, are relatives of Petra, sister of Peter. Old names, they are exceedingly rare. But they could be an original route to the cute nicknames Nell and…
Pola
Short form of Amapola, Arabic
"poppy"
Pola is an international name that still bears the femme fatalish air of Polish-born silent screen vamp Pola Negri, whole birth name was Apolonia. Rarely used, she could join sisters Lola and Nola.
Rafał
Rajmund
Rajmund is the Central and Eastern European form of Raymond, a masculine name with Germanic origins meaning 'wise protector' or 'counsel-protection.' This variant is particularly common in Poland,…
Roksana
Polish and Russian variation of Roxane
Plausible name for parents with Slavic roots, known as the wife of Alexander the Great.
Róża
Rozalia
Rozalia is a feminine name with Slavic and Hungarian origins, being a variant of Rosalia. The name derives from Latin 'rosa,' meaning 'rose,' the beloved flower long associated with beauty and love.…
Rudolf
Spelling variation of Rudolph, German
"famous wolf"
You've got the red-nosed reindeer to transcend, but there are other distinguished personages named Rudolph, Rudolf, and Rudy.
Ryszard
Polish form of Richard, Germanic
"brave ruler"
Popular in its native Poland where it ranks in the Top 100, Ryszard is the Polish form of Richard. The short form, Ryś ( rish ) doubles up as a word name, meaning "lynx". Notable bearers include…
Sabina
Latin
"Sabine"
Sabina is a sleek but neglected name with the same spirited, stylish feel of Sabrina, Serena, and Selena. It ranked towards the latter end of the US charts in the early 20th century while a more…
Serafina
Italian and Spanish variation of Seraphina
"ardent"
Serafina is a name so lovely it's worthy of an angel. But the more stylish spelling today is Seraphina.
Stefan
German, Scandinavian, Polish, and Russian variation of Stephen, Greek
"crown, garland"
An elegant, continental name for the post-Steve era. It debuted on the US Top 1000 in 1949, fell off in 2008 for one year, then dropped off again in 2024 and seems to be heading downward along with…
Stefania
Italian, Polish, and Greek feminine form of Stephen
"crown, wreath"
A feminine form of Stephen, with a touch more flair than Stephanie. Popular in Romania, Poland, and Moldova, familiar in Italy, England and Wales, and Czechia, diminutives include the Greek Fani and…
Stefcia
Stefcia is a feminine diminutive form of Stefania, the Polish variation of Stephanie, ultimately derived from the Greek name Stephanos meaning 'crown' or 'garland.' This endearing Polish nickname…
Sybilla
Greek
"seer, oracle"
Sybilla and its near-identical twin Sibylla are dainty and demure names with a powerful namesake that also happen to be extremely rare -- no baby girls were given either name in the US last year.
Szymon
Szymon is the Polish form of Simon, a masculine name with biblical origins. Simon derives from the Hebrew name Shimon, meaning 'he has heard' or 'listening.' In the Bible, Simon was one of the twelve…
Tamara
Hebrew
"date palm tree"
Adding a final a to Tamar lends it a more sensual Slavic tone, making it a more popular choice than the original.
Tatiana
Russian, from Latin family name Tatius, meaning unknown
Classic yet spritely, Tatiana has long been familiar and popular in Russia and Eastern Europe, though it wasn't until the 80s that it caught on in the English-speaking world. With short forms Tiana,…
Tosia
Tosia is a feminine name with Polish origins, often used as an affectionate diminutive of Antonina or sometimes Teodozja. This charming name carries a warm, friendly quality while maintaining its…