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.
