50 Slavic Baby Names (2024)

The term “Slavic” refers to the group of 13 countries in parts of modern-day Eastern Europe that include Poland, Russia, Bulgaria, Macedonia, The Czech Republic, Ukraine, and others. There are several inter-related language groups in the region, and many names are similar across Slavic countries due to these similar languages and cultural roots. If you’re looking for a name to reflect your ancestry or even just your interest in the region, there are plenty of unique options.

Some Slavic names will be familiar to English speakers, such as Boris. This is one of the most well-known Slavic boy’s names. It means “snow leopard,” a very strong masculine name. Tosha or Natasha is a popular Slavic girls’ name in English-speaking countries as well. It translates to “born on Christmas day.”

There are a few more unusual options that are rarely heard outside of the region. For boys,  Kazmer is a strong name meaning “famous destroyer of peace.” This name may seem especially appropriate when your baby keeps you up all night during sleep training. Florien is a much gentler and sweeter boys’ name meaning “flower.” Florien can also be spelled Florian and may be used for girls in some cases.

You might choose a Slavic girl’s name for its beautiful and unique meaning. Danica is a Slavic and Latin name that means “morning star.” Ajla is a unique girl’s name meaning “halo” or “circle of light,” reflecting Slavic Christian traditions.

A unisex name like Sable is also used in the region. It means black and can refer to valuable fur. This is a perfect name if your child has silky dark hair.

Ajla

Meaning: Halo or circle of light
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl

Anatol

Meaning: From the east
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy

Andrei

Meaning: Manly; brave. Variant of English Andrew
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy

Anton

Meaning: Highly praiseworthy
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy

Arron

Meaning: Highly praiseworthy
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy

Bohuslav

Meaning: God’s glory
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy

Boleslaus

Meaning: Sorrowful
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy

Boris

Meaning: Snow leopard
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy

Bronislaw

Meaning: Weapon of glory
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy

Casimir

Meaning: Peaceful
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy

Chessie

Meaning: At peace
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl

Conrad

Meaning: Brave; wise
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy

Danica

Meaning: Morning star
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl

Dimetrius

Meaning: In Catholic writings Dimas is the compassionate thief who died with Jesus
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy

Dimka

Meaning: Universal
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy

Etilia

Meaning: Great river
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl

Fania

Meaning: Free
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl

Florien/Florian

Meaning: Flower
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy

Feodora

Meaning: God’s gift
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl

Gavrila

Meaning: God give me strength
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl

Hana

Meaning: Variant of Johanna
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl

Hedy

Meaning: Strife
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl

Ivan

Meaning: Variant of John. Ivanhoe is the medieval variant Sir Walter Scott used for the Saxon hero of ‘Ivanhoe.’
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy

Jan

Meaning: Variant of John
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy

Karol

Meaning: Manly
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy

Kasmira

Meaning: Commanding peace
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl

Katarina

Meaning: Pure
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl

Kazmer

Meaning: Famous destroyer of peace
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy

Kersten

Meaning: Christian
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy

Lacko

Meaning: Famous ruler
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy

Laszlo

Meaning: Famous ruler
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy

Lew

Meaning: Lion
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy

Ludmilla

Meaning: Beloved
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl

Magda

Meaning: Abbreviation of Magdalena.Woman from Magdala. Reference to Biblical Mary Magdalene
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl

Misha

Meaning: Nickname for Michael: gift from God
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy

Nadezhda

Meaning: Hope
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl

Nicholai

Meaning: Victorious; conquerer of the people. Variant of Nicholas
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy

Oral

Meaning: Eagle
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy

Pavel

Meaning: Little. Form of Paul
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy

Radmilla

Meaning: Works for the people
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl

Rorik

Meaning: Red
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy

Rostislav

Meaning: Glory
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy

Sable

Meaning: Black
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy

Sandor

Meaning: Defender of man
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy

Stanislav

Meaning: Military glory
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy

Tosha/Natasha

Meaning: Born on Christmas day
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl

Valeska

Meaning: Glorious ruler
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl

Varvara

Meaning: Foreigner
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl

Vladimir

Meaning: Universal ruler
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy

Vyacheslav

Meaning: Glory
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy

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