Do you want a name that’s a unique spin on names that you hear in your day-to-day life? How about going for a Slavic name, which has some beautiful and unusual variations of regular names.
Slavic first names are exotic, a bit difficult to pronounce, but full of historical significance. The best part is that each Slavic name has its name day, which is celebrated by the family as a second birthday.
In the pre-Christian period, children were given a substitution name which they had to bear until they were seven to ten years old. The purpose of this name was to deflect the attention from the baby and protect him from evil powers. The practice came into being because of the high mortality rate of young ones at that time. The child who crossed ten years was given a new name during the ritual first haircut. The tradition is not followed now. Parents are free to bestow any name they like at any point in time to their child.
As for the convention, a Slavic name consists of a given name, followed by the patronymic, and then the family name or surname.
Browse through MomJunction's list to get a unique and beautiful Slavic name for your baby boy or girl.
NAMES | MEANING | GENDER | |||
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Ajla | halo, circle of light, moonlight | Girl | |||
Ala | Defending men, Excellence, Fragrance, esteem | Unisex | |||
Aleena | Variation of Alina which means Bright and Beautiful | Girl | |||
Aleko | Old Greek - Defender of Men; A variant of name Alec and Alexander | Boy | |||
Aleksander | Old Greek - Defender of Men; A variant of name Alexander | Boy | |||
Alexander | Defender of Mankind | Boy | |||
Alexandra | Shelter provider Of Mankind | Girl | |||
Aliana | Slavic - Bright; Beautiful; Hebrew - Brightness; Ornament; A variant of the name Alina | Girl | |||
Andrea | Feminine of Andrew; a defender of mankind who is manly and strong | Girl | |||
Andres | A born warrior who is manly and brave | Boy | |||
Andro | Old Greek - Male; Manly; Brave; Virility; A variant of name Andreas | Boy | |||
Angel | A messenger | Boy | |||
Angelina | The holy angels of God sent from heaven | Girl | |||
Anna | Name of a King; Food; Grain; Earth and Water; God | Boy | |||
Ante | Latin - Priceless, Inestimable; A variant of name is Anthony | Boy | |||
Anto | Latin - Priceless, Inestimable; A variant of name is Anthony | Boy | |||
Antone | Latin - Priceless, Inestimable; A variant of name is Anthony | Boy | |||
Bela | Time; one who lives inside heart | Girl | |||
Belias | A white woman | Girl | |||
Beyla | By God! | Girl | |||
Bisera | Derived from the South Slavic word biser pearl. | Girl | |||
Blagoy | One who is sweet, pleasant, blessed. | Boy | |||
Bohdana | Given by God | Girl | |||
Bohuslava | A woman who always glorifies the almighty. | Girl | |||
Boian | One who is soldier or a warrior. | Boy | |||
Boris | One who is a snow lepard | Boy | |||
Borislaw | A variant of Borislav, meaning famous battle. | Boy | |||
Boryslav | One who likes fighting for fame. | Boy | |||
Boyana | Bulgarian form of Bojana, meaning battle. | Girl | |||
Bozhidara | Bulgarian feminine form of Bozidar, meaning divine gift. | Girl | |||
Bunda | One with a furcoat | Unisex | |||
Casar | A ruler, an imperial person | Boy | |||
Casimer | A bringer of the peace | Boy | |||
Casimiro | He proclaims peace | Boy | |||
Casmir | He brought us peace | Boy | |||
Catta | The one woman that is pure | Girl | |||
Caz | One who famously destroyes the peace | Boy | |||
Cezar | They are hairy | Boy | |||
Charna | Dark | Girl | |||
Checo | A small child | Boy | |||
Chesna | A calm place | Girl | |||
Chessa | The one who is at peace | Girl | |||
Dalibor | To fight | Boy | |||
Danica | Morning Star | Girl | |||
Danika | Element name; morning star | Girl | |||
Dannika | Lord is supreme; morning star | Girl | |||
Darva | Honey Bee; sweet | Girl | |||
Daryna | The gift of God | Girl | |||
David | A beloved friend | Boy | |||
Davor | God of war; one who has conqured joys and sorrows | Boy | |||
Deanica | A beautiful morning Star | Girl | |||
Dimas | A compassionate and good thief who died with Jesus | Boy | |||
Dimitri | Earth lover of Demeter; never ending | Boy | |||
Dimitrios | Earth lover; they are a compassionate person | Boy | |||
Dragan | A dear and beloved person; precious person | Boy | |||
Dragomir | One who likes to care about peace | Boy | |||
Dusan | A content soul; satisfied | Boy | |||
Elena | Greek name Helen; bright one | Girl | |||
Elgiva | A holy and sacred human being | Girl | |||
Emika | in Slavik this name means charming. | Girl | |||
Emond | this means someone who is the protector. | Boy | |||
Endellion | fire or soul. | Girl | |||
Erik | a ruler of the world. | Boy | |||
Estera | a Polish word for star. | Girl | |||
Eva | life or living one. | Girl | |||
Evka | The mother of life | Girl | |||
Fedir | Gift from above | Boy | |||
Felix | A man who is blessed with good fortune, luck and success | Boy | |||
Feo | She is the gift of Gods | Girl | |||
Feodor | A heavenly gift | Boy | |||
Feodora | She who is a gift of heaven | Girl | |||
Feodosia | A gift of the god | Girl | |||
Fiala | A violet woman | Girl | |||
Gavril | The trust in God or hope in God. | Boy | |||
Gavrilio | God is my power and strong point. | Boy | |||
Gideon | Gideon is a Biblical male name of Hebrew origins. It means He that Bruises or Breaks, a Destroyer. | Boy | |||
Iskra | "Iskra is derived from a South Slavic word meaning ""spark""." | Girl | |||
Ivan | Gift of God | Girl | |||
Ja | Name that means "Me" | Unisex | |||
Jalena | The bright one | Girl | |||
Janika | Slavic name meaning God is gracious | Girl | |||
Jans | Slavic - God has been gracious; God is merciful; God has shown favour | Boy | |||
Jarek | One who is strong and fierce | Boy | |||
Jarick | A strong, fierce one | Boy | |||
Jarmil | One who is fierce | Boy | |||
Jarmila | One who loves spring | Girl | |||
Jaromil | A strong one | Boy | |||
Jaromir | One who is both fierce and peaceful | Boy | |||
Jaromira | Famous Spring; Feminine version of Jaromir | Girl | |||
Jaroslav | One who is gloriously energetic | Boy | |||
Jaroslava | She who is energetic and fierce | Girl | |||
Jaroslaw | Fierce and glorious | Boy | |||
Jaroslawa | She who is fierce | Girl | |||
Jarrick | A fierce and dear one | Boy | |||
Jasey | God is gracious | Girl | |||
Jasika | Slavic name for girls | Girl | |||
Jasna | A clear one | Girl | |||
Jasoslava | Glory of light | Girl | |||
Jehona | Refers to an imitation or repetition. | Girl | |||
Jenicka | God has shown his kindness towards me. | Girl | |||