Baby naming is such a huge responsibility! Should you go classic or trendy? Historical or celebrity? Will the trendy name you pick now sound good when the baby has transitioned into adulthood? Does the chosen name combine well with the surname as well? No wonder some parents spend almost nine months discussing names. But if you’re looking for a unique baby girl name, why not try one of the Estonian baby names?
Estonia, a flat country located on the eastern shores of the Baltic Sea, does not have to try to be different. It’s unique in the truest sense. The country may share its history and geography with Lithuania and Latvia, but its culture is truly distinct. The same can be said about Estonia baby names.
The naming laws in Estonia are as strict as most of the European countries. Parents cannot be creative in terms of baby names. They need to pick names approved by the government. Even the naming convention is similar to other European countries – a name, followed by the surname. Middle name is optional. Explore MomJunction's list of Estonian baby names with meanings below.
NAMES | MEANING | GENDER | |||
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Aabraham | Estonian spelling for Abraham. It means father of many. | Boy | |||
Aadelheide | Estonian form of Alice, meaning noble. | Girl | |||
Adrus | A form of Andrew; a diligent and sociable individual | Boy | |||
Aemilie | Estonian form of Emily. It means work. | Girl | |||
Agnesia | Estonian form of Agnes. It means holy. | Girl | |||
Aiandama | A woman who gardens. | Girl | |||
Aitamah | She who is helpful. | Girl | |||
Anastassia | Estonian form of Anastasia. It means resurrection. | Girl | |||
Andrus | Old Greek - Male; Manly; Brave; Virility; A variant of name Andrew | Boy | |||
Antoonia | Estonian form of Antonia. It means highly praiseworthy. | Girl | |||
Arri | Powerful ruler | Boy | |||
Artur | Celtic - Stone, Bear; Germanic - Thor, The Eagle; A variant of name Arthur | Boy | |||
Astrella | A form of Esther, meaning star. | Girl | |||
Aytama | She who is helpful | Girl | |||
Barba | Estonian variant of Barbara, meaning stranger. | Girl | |||
Birgith | Estonian variant of Brigid, meaning noble. | Girl | |||
Dagi | Estonian word for corn | Girl | |||
Darja | One who has God | Girl | |||
Dorel | Estonian form of Dorothy. It means gift of God. | Girl | |||
Edenema | Progress | Girl | |||
Eduk | He who is successful | Boy | |||
Eliise | From Elisabeth, which means My God is an oath, My God is abundance | Girl | |||
Elsbet | Estonian form of Elizabeth. It means one who is pledged to god. | Girl | |||
Elts | Joined with God | Girl | |||
Eluta | Deep wisdom | Girl | |||
Emma | the meaning of this name is universal whole. | Girl | |||
Endrik | Estonian form of Hendrik. It means ruler of the home. | Boy | |||
Gaabriel | A form of Gabriel, meaning man of God. | Boy | |||
Graatsia | Estonian form of Grace, meaning graceful. | Girl | |||
Hele | Hele is a form of Helen and means light. | Girl | |||
Hillar | Pleased, blissfull | Boy | |||
Jaagup | Estonian form of Jacob, meaning supplanter. | Boy | |||
Jaak | One who holds the heel | Boy | |||
Jaan | God is Gracious | Boy | |||
Jevgeni | Estonian form of Eugene. It means well born or noble. | Boy | |||
Joosep | Estonian form of Joseph. It means he will add. | Boy | |||
Juhan | Estonian form of John. It means God is gracious. | Boy | |||
Juhkam | Established by God. | Boy | |||
Jukka | Jukka is Estonian form of Richard and means strong ruler. | Boy | |||
Juku | Juku is a form of Richard. It means strong ruler. | Boy | |||
Juudit | A form of Judith and means woman of Judea. | Girl | |||
Juula | Estonian form of Julia and means youthfulness. | Girl | |||
Juuli | Estonian form of Julie and means youthfulness. | Girl | |||
Juulius | Youthfulness | Boy | |||
Kaapo | Estonian form of Gabriel, meaning man of God | Boy | |||
Kaarel | Estonian form of Charles. It means man. | Boy | |||
Kaarli | Estonian form of Charlie. It means man. | Boy | |||
Kainus | Kainus name means Sober | Boy | |||
Kalev | A variant of Kaleva, meaning the land of Kalevi. | Boy | |||
Kaleva | Name of a hero in Estonian mythology. It means the land of Kalevi. | Boy | |||
Kalju | Rock or boulder | Boy | |||
Katye | Katye is an Estonian form of Kate and means pure. | Girl | |||
Keert | Estonian form of Gerald, meaning bold ruler. | Boy | |||
Klaara | Estonian variant of Clara, meaning bright and clear. | Girl | |||
Klaare | Estonian variant of Clare, meaning bright. | Girl | |||
Koit | Day break; Estonian word meaning Dawn | Boy | |||
Lagle | Goose | Girl | |||
Laura | Person crowned with laurels | Girl | |||
Leelo | Folk song | Girl | |||
Leenart | Lion or brave as a lion. | Boy | |||
Leks | Short form of Leksik. It means defender of men. | Boy | |||
Leksik | Estonian form of Alexander. It means defender of men | Boy | |||
Lekso | Lekso is a nickname for Leksik. It means defender of men. | Boy | |||
Liili | Liili means lily flower. | Girl | |||
Liilia | Liilia is Estonian form of Lily and means lily flower. | Girl | |||
Liis | Liis is the short form of Eliisabet and means my God is an oath. | Girl | |||
Liisi | Liisi is a short form of Elizabeth. It means my God is an oath. | Girl | |||
Liisu | Estonian diminutive of Eliisabet. It means my God is an oath. | Girl | |||
Lisandra | He who is a protector of mankind, short for Alexandra | Girl | |||
Loviise | Estonian form of Louisa. It means famous warrior. | Girl | |||
Luigas | From Lucania | Boy | |||
Lutsi | Lutsi is a form of Lucy and means light. | Girl | |||
Luugus | A form of Luigas, meaning from Lucania | Boy | |||
Luule | Poetry | Girl | |||
Maarja | Estonian form of Maria. It means sea of bitterness. | Girl | |||
Maimu | Little | Girl | |||
Maksim | A man who is greater than others | Boy | |||
Margareete | Margareete is a form of Margaret and means pearl. | Girl | |||
Margus | A variant of Margus, meaning from Mars. | Boy | |||
Maria | Variation of Mary or Miriam which means Bitter or Wished-for child | Girl | |||
Markko | From Mars | Boy | |||
Marthin | Of Mars | Boy | |||
Martiinus | Of Mars | Boy | |||
Martin | A warlike, hostile individual | Boy | |||
Mathei | Gift from God. It's a form of Matthew. | Boy | |||
Meeri | Pearl | Girl | |||
Mia | The person who is dearly to everyone. | Girl | |||
Mihkel | Estonian form of Michael, meaning who is like God? | Boy | |||
Mikk | Who is Godlike? Estonian form of Michael | Boy | |||
Mikkli | Who is like God? Estonian form of Michael | Boy | |||
Mirtel | Evergreen shrub | Girl | |||
Nigul | Estonian form of Nicholas. It means victory of the people. | Boy | |||
Nikolais | Estonian form of Nicholas. It means victory of the people. | Boy | |||
Nikoli | Nikoli is Estonian form of Nicholas and means victory of the people. | Boy | |||
Nikula | Nikula is a variant of Nikulas and means victory of the people. | Boy | |||
Nikulas | Nikulas is Estonian form of Nicholas and means victory of the people. | Boy | |||
Olev | Estonian form of Olaf. It means ancestor's descendant. | Boy | |||
Oliver | The one who represents the emblem of peace or olive tree. | Boy | |||
Peet | Rock or stone | Boy | |||
Peeter | Peeter is a form of Peter and means rock or stone. | Boy | |||