Perhaps, you are a fan of European languages or maybe you have travelled to several European countries and fell in love with the culture, language or food. Now, you are planning on having a baby or you may be pregnant already and you are trying to decide on a name that is a little different and European. 

Perhaps, you are a fan of European languages or maybe you have travelled to several European countries and fell in love with the culture, language or food. Now, you are planning on having a baby or you may be pregnant already and you are trying to decide on a name that is a little different and European.
Here is the list of some of the best European inspired names that we reckon are great:
Boys 
  • Hugo is extremely popular and we personally, love it in the office! 
  • Pablo 
  • Alejandro is so entirely gorgeous that we could say it all day long and never get bored of it! 
  • Alvaro
  • David – The Spanish version pronounces it differently and though we think most would keep to the version we know and love – this might work? 
  • Maxim 
  • Artyom 
  • Ivan is popular in Ireland already and it is a nice, strong name for your little boy. 
  • Kirill
  • Levente
  • Marcell is super cute too! 
  • Dominik is popular in Eastern European countries but that doesn’t mean you can’t use it for your baby boy. 
  • Lucas is lovely and though it is not rare, it is such a comforting name. 
  • Rafeal
  • Louis is sensitive sounding and it is rather different. 
  • Arthur is so popular these days and it is easy to understand why for its sheer cuteness!
  • Yusuf is cool and unique. 
  • Mirac
  • Santiago sounds so European and it is a little different making it a good choice. 
  • Mattia is Italian through and through but that doesn’t mean you can’t rob it for your new son. 
Girls 
  • Alexandre is a gorgeous girlie name and it is quite common but not overused either. 
  • Jules is cute too and though it is usually the nickname of Julie, we think it is perfect as a name in its own right too. 
  • Andrea
  • Gabriele 
  • Ane
  • June is ever popular and is ideal for your summer baby. 
  • Laia is completely different. 
  • Sofya is always popular too and it is stunning. 
  • Marya is gorgeous and quite different too especially if you like the name, Mary. 
  • Anna/Ana is well-known in Ireland but if you say it a little different it makes it sound more European. 
  • Anastasya is a twist on the normal spelling, Anastasia but we like it all the same. 
  • Elizaveta sounds so unique and it is beautiful too. 
  • Polina is adorable too for your cute as a button baby. 
  • Alissa 
  • Hanna again is nice and pretty.
  • Jazmin continues to be popular though spellings may differ. 
  • Nora
  • Mia is always a favourite amongst new parents, but it still deserves attention as it is a wonderful name.
  • Aurora is a recognisable name – thanks to a certain story but it is a lovely name and one that may not be used much, in recent times, in Ireland. For that alone, it deserves a spot on this list! 
  • Greta used to be quite well-known but not so much now, however, it is quite lovely. 
Written by Emma Hayes staff writer at FFHQ who also blogs at www.emmamadjotters.com.

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