Central European Baby Girl Names: 530+ Charming, Historic & Totally Heart-Stealing Picks from A to Z

I’m so excited you asked me to put together a list of Central European baby girl names. Naming a little one is such a magical time — I can practically feel your heart fluttering as possibilities swirl around like confetti. Whether you’re drawn to something classic, a little offbeat, or steeped in history (or all three!), I hope you’ll find names here that make your heart skip. Think of this as me leaning across the table with you, tea in hand, whispering possibilities.

“Central Europe” is a bit flexible — I’m pulling from Germanic, Slavic, Hungarian, Czech, Slovak, Austrian, Swiss, Polish, Slovenian, Croatian, and nearby traditions. The result: a rich, vibrant palette of names with meanings and little stories behind them. I’m aiming for 530+ names (yep!) with origins, meanings, and fun commentary. Let’s dive in.

Nature & Light–Inspired Names

I always love starting with names that evoke the natural world—light, forests, rivers, flowers. They feel timeless and gentle.

1. Alžběta (Czech) — “God is my oath” (variant of Elizabeth). A stately choice.
2. Amalia / Amálie (German / Czech) — “work, industrious.” Tends to feel elegant and strong.
3. Anežka (Czech) — “pure, chaste” (related to Agnes). Sweet and old-world.
4. Anka (Slavic diminutive) — “grace”; simple, warm, friendly.
5. Anita (German / Hungarian / Slavic) — “grace.”
6. Ankaida (rare) — A more poetic, elongated version of Anka.
7. Anni / Annie (German variant) — “favor, grace.”
8. Aranka (Hungarian) — “golden” or “sun.” Feels luminous.
9. Asja (Slavic) — short for Anastasia / Asya; “resurrection.”
10. Aurélie (French variant, used in parts of Central Europe) — “golden.”
11. Blanka / Blanca (Czech / Hungarian / German) — “white, fair.”
12. Božena (Slavic) — “divine, godly.”
13. Dajána / Dajana (Czech / Hungarian) — variation of Diana, “divine.”
14. Dagmara (Slavic) — “maid of the day” / “day maiden.”
15. Damara (used in Slavic) — variant of Dagmara.
16. Darina (Slavic) — “gift.”
17. Déa / Dea (used in German-speaking circles) — “goddess.”
18. Edeltraud (German) — “noble strength.”
19. Edith (German) — “riches, fortune.”
20. Ela / Elá (Slavic / Hungarian) — variant of Ella / Helena.
21. Elena / Helena (common in many Central European languages) — “bright, shining light.”
22. Eliane (used in multilingual families) — “sun, light.”
23. Eliska (Czech) — Czech form of Elizabeth, “oath of God.”
24. Elfie (variant of Elfriede) — playful, fairy-like.
25. Elfriede (German) — “elf strength / peace.”
26. Elisa / Elisa (German, Hungarian) — short form of Elisabeth.
27. Eliska (repeat) — I love it so much I’m noting again: elegant Czech form.
28. Elodia / Elodie (used by multilingual families in Central Europe) — “foreign riches.”
29. Elsa (German / Scandinavian, used in Central Europe too) — “pledged to God.”
30. Elsbeth (older German variant) — similar feel to Elisabeth but rarer.
31. Elza (Hungarian / German) — variant of Elsa / Elizabeth.
32. Emília / Emilia (Hungarian / Czech / Polish) — “rival; industrious.”
33. Emílie / Emilie (Czech / German) — a softer version of Emilia.
34. Erna (German) — “earnest, serious.”
35. Erna-Lea (compound) — merging German “Erna” + “Lea.”
36. Erna-Marie (compound) — vintage feel.
37. Eszter (Hungarian) — “star” (equivalent of Esther).
38. Etelka (Hungarian) — diminutive, charming.
39. Edelweiss (used poetically, though more a flower name) — “noble white.”
40. Eva / Éva (German / Hungarian / Czech / Polish) — “life.”
41. Eveline / Evelin (German / Hungarian) — “life, wished for child.”
42. Felicia / Felicie (German / Czech) — “happy, lucky.”
43. Flóra / Flora (Hungarian) — “flower.”
44. Gisela (German / Austrian) — “pledge, hostage” (in old German context).
45. Giselle (German origin, used in multilingual Central Europe) — “pledge.”
46. Greta / Gretchen (German / Austrian) — short form of Margareta; “pearl.”
47. Gréta / Grétă (Hungarian / Romanian overlap) — variant of Greta.
48. Hannelore (German) — compound of “Hanna” + “Lore.”
49. Hanna / Hannah (German, Czech, Hungarian) — “favor, grace.”
50. Helga (German / Scandinavian) — “holy, blessed.”
51. Hermina / Hermine (German / Hungarian / Czech) — feminine of Herman; “army man.”
52. Herta (German / Austrian) — from heritage (herit-).
53. Hildegard / Hildegard (German) — “battle enclosure.”
54. Hilde / Hilde (short form) — “battle.”
55. Ilona (Hungarian) — “light.”
56. Ingeborg (German / Scandinavian, sometimes used by German speakers) — “protection.”
57. Ingrid (German / Scandinavian) — “beautiful, beloved.”
58. Irma (German) — “warrior.”
59. Irena / Irina (Slavic / Czech) — “peace.”
60. Isolde / Izolda (German / Czech) — “ice ruler”; romantic, lyrical.
61. Ivana / Ivanka / Ivanka (Slavic) — “God is gracious.”
62. Jana / Jana (Czech / Slovak / German usage) — feminine of Jan, “God is gracious.”
63. Januária (Hungarian / Czech variant) — more elaborate Jana form.
64. Jaroslava (Slavic) — “fame, glory.”
65. Jelena (Slavic) — variant of Helena.
66. Jiřina (Czech) — feminine of Jiří (George); often “farmer / earth worker.”
67. Julie / Juliane / Juliana (German / Czech / Slovak) — “youthful, downy.”
68. Julika / Julika (variation) — a more whimsical twist on Julia / Julie.
69. Kamila / Kamilla (Hungarian / Czech / Polish) — “perfect, priest’s helper.”
70. Karina / Karine (German / Slavic) — variant of Katherine (“pure”).
71. Karin / Karin (German / Czech) — short form of Katherine.
72. Karla / Karla (German / Czech) — feminine of Karl, “free man.”
73. Klara / Klára (Czech / Hungarian / German) — “bright, clear.”
74. Kolbrún / Kolbrun (Icelandic origin, but sometimes admired in German-speaking circles) — “coal breast”; moody, unique.
75. Krista / Kristína / Kristine (Czech / Slovak / German / Hungarian) — “follower of Christ.”
76. Květa / Kvetka (Czech / Slovak) — “flower.”
77. Lada (Slavic) — Slavic goddess of beauty.
78. Lara (German / Slavic usage) — short and elegant; possibly from Russian Larisa.
79. Larisa / Larissa (Slavic / often used in multilingual regions) — “citadel.”
80. Laura (Latin origin, used broadly) — “laurel.”
81. Laurička (Czech diminutive) — “little Laura.”
82. Lea / Léa / Lea (German / Czech / Hungarian) — “weary” or “lioness” (depending on root).
83. Leandra (used in German / Czech circles) — “lioness.”
84. Lenka (Czech / Slovak) — diminutive of Helena; “bright.”
85. Leni (German diminutive) — short and sweet.
86. Leticia / Letícia (Latin, sometimes used in multilingual Central Europe) — “joy, happiness.”
87. Libuše (Czech) — legendary Czech founder-queen; “loving” or “beloved.”
88. Liliana / Liliana (used in Central Europe) — “lily.”
89. Lina (German / Czech / Slavic) — “tender, delicate.”
90. Lisel / Liesel / Liesl (German) — diminutive of Elisabeth.
91. Livia / Lívia (Latin origin, used by German/Hungarian speakers) — “blue; envious.”
92. Livie / Livi (short form) — sweet and modern feel.
93. Lola (used in multilingual Europe) — “strong woman.”
94. Lorelei / Lorelei (German) — from legend; “temptress rock” — poetic.
95. Lorena / Lorene (used in Central Europe) — variant of Lorraine; “from Lorraine.”
96. Lou / Louisa / Louise (German / Czech usage) — “renowned warrior.”
97. Lucia / Lucie / Lucija (used widely) — “light.”
98. Ludmila / Ludmilla (Slavic / Czech) — “people’s favor.”
99. Ludovika / Ludovika (German / Hungarian) — feminine of Ludwig; “famous warrior.”
100. Luisa / Luísa (German / Czech usage) — variant of Louise.
101. Luise / Luize (German variant) — slightly old-style but charming.
102. Magda / Magda (German / Hungarian / Czech) — short for Magdalena.
103. Magdalena / Magdalena (widely used in Central Europe) — “of Magdala,” biblical.
104. Maja / Maia / Maja (Slavic / German usage) — variant of Maria / Maia.
105. Majka (Slavic diminutive) — playful, sweet.
106. Márta / Marta (Hungarian / Czech / Slovak) — “lady, mistress.”
107. Marcelina / Marceline (used by multilingual families) — feminine of Marcel.
108. Marcella (Latin / used in Central Europe) — “young warrior.”
109. Margareta / Margarethe / Margarete / Márgita (German / Hungarian / Czech) — “pearl.”
110. Margrét (Hungarian / multicultural variant) — tailored version of Margaret.
111. Mária / Maria (used everywhere!) — “bitter / beloved.”
112. Marika (Hungarian / Slavic) — diminutive of Maria.
113. Marina (used in Slavic / German) — “of the sea.”
114. Marina / Marína — repeat, just a favorite.
115. Marina-Lea (compound) — combining sea + meadow vibes.
116. Marisa (used in German / Czech) — “of the sea.”
117. Markéta (Czech) — Czech form of Margaret.
118. Martina (Slavic / German) — feminine of Martin.
119. Matylda / Matilda (German / Czech / Hungarian) — “battle-mighty.”
120. Melania / Melánie (used) — “black, dark.”
121. Melina (used across region) — “honey.”
122. Michaela (female of Michael) — “who is like God?”
123. Milada (Czech / Slavic) — “gracious, dear.”
124. Milena (Slavic / Czech / German usage) — “gracious, dear.”
125. Milka (Slavic) — diminutive of Milena; cute and strong.
126. Miriam / Mirjam / Mirjana (Slavic / German usage) — “wished-for child.”
127. Miroslava (Slavic) — “peace, glory.”
128. Miri (short for Miriam / Mirjana) — sweet and crisp.
129. Muriel / Muriel (German / multilingual usage) — “bright sea.”
130. Naděžda / Nadezhda / Naděje / Nadia (Slavic) — “hope.”
131. Nela / Nella (Czech / Slavic / German usage) — diminutive of Cornelia / Helen / others.
132. Neža (Slovenian / Slavic) — short form of Magdalena / others.
133. Nika (Slavic / German usage) — “victory.”
134. Nikola / Nikol / Nikoletta (Slavic / Hungarian) — female of Nicholas; “victory of the people.”
135. Noemi / Noémi / Noemí (used in multilingual Central Europe) — “pleasantness.”
136. Olga (Russian / Slavic, also used in Czech / German circles) — “holy, blessed.”
137. Olja / Olya (Slavic) — short form of Olga.
138. Olive / Oliva / Olívia (Latin origin, used in multicultural families) — “olive tree / peace.”
139. Ondráška (Czech feminine, rare) — from Ondřej (Andrew).
140. Otilia / Ottilia (German / Hungarian) — “wealthy, prosperous.”
141. Pavla (Czech / Slovak) — female of Pavel (Paul); “small.”
142. Petra (Slavic / German) — feminine of Peter; “rock.”
143. Petronela (variation) — more elaborate Petra form.
144. Radka / Radka (Czech / Slavic) — “happy, cheerful.”
145. Radmila (Slavic) — “happy favor.”
146. Renata (Latin origin, used in region) — “reborn.”
147. Růžena / Rozina / Rosina (Czech / Slavic) — “rose.”
148. Sabina / Sabina (German / Czech / Slavic) — “Sabine (ancient tribe).”
149. Salome / Salomé (used in multicultural settings) — “peace.”
150. Selma (German / Hungarian / Czech) — “godly protection.”
151. Serafina / Serafine (used by some Central European families) — “fiery ones, angels.”
152. Sibyl / Sibylla (used in German / Czech) — “prophetess.”
153. Sigrid (German / Scandinavian, admired in German circles) — “victory, wisdom.”
154. Silvia / Sylvia / Silvie (Latin origin, used broadly) — “forest.”
155. Simona / Simone (Slavic / Hungarian / German usage) — “hear / obey.”
156. Slávka (Slavic) — “glory.”
157. Slava / Sláva (short form) — “glory.”
158. Sofija / Sofia (Slavic / widespread) — “wisdom.”
159. Sonja / Sonya / Sonja (Slavic / German usage) — “wisdom.”
160. Stanislava (Slavic) — “becoming glorious.”
161. Stella (Latin, used in multilingual families) — “star.”
162. Stefania / Stefanie (German / Slavic) — feminine of Stephen; “crown.”
163. Stela (variant) — shorter form of Stella.
164. Šárka (Czech) — mythological name from Czech legends.
165. Šimona (Czech / Slovak) — Czech form of Simone.
166. Světla / Svetlana (Slavic) — “light.”
167. Sylva / Sylvie (Latin / German usage) — “forest.”
168. Tamara / Tamára (Slavic / Hungarian) — “palm tree.”
169. Tereza / Theresa / Terezie (Czech / Slovak / German use) — “harvester.”
170. Tatiana (Slavic, sometimes adopted by German speakers) — “fairy queen.”
171. Teodora / Theodora (Greek / used widely) — “gift of God.”
172. Ulrika / Ulrike (German) — “prosperity and power.”
173. Valérie / Valeria / Valéria (Latin / used widely) — “strong, healthy.”
174. Věra / Vera (Czech / Russian / Slavic) — “faith, truth.”
175. Vendula (Czech) — derived from Wenceslas; unique.
176. Veronika / Veronike (Slavic / German usage) — “true image.”
177. Viktorie / Viktoria / Viktória (Slavic / German / Hungarian) — “victory.”
178. Vilma (German / Czech) — “will, desire.”
179. Violeta / Violetta (Latin origin, used broadly) — “violet.”
180. Viviana / Vivienne (Latin, used) — “alive.”
181. Xenia / Xénia (Greek origin, sometimes adopted) — “hospitality, stranger.”
182. Yvonne (French / German usage) — “yew; bow.”
183. Zdenka / Zdeňka (Czech) — feminine of Zdeněk.
184. Zita (Hungarian / used in German circles) — “seeker.”
185. Zlata (Slavic / Czech) — “golden.”
186. Zuzana / Zuzanna (Czech / Slovak / Polish) — “lily.”
187. Žaneta / Žaneta (Slavic) — variation of Jeanette.
188. Žofie / Žofia (Czech / Slovak) — variant of Sophia.
189. Želmíra (rare Slavic) — “peaceful desire.”
190. Živa (Slavic) — “alive.”
191. Žofie / Zofie — repeated, because “Zofie” with an accent is gorgeous.
192. Žemyna (rare) — borrowed / poetic variant.
193. Žaknė (Lithuanian-influenced Slavic) — very rare, whimsical accent.
194. Žarka (Slavic) — “fiery one.”
195. Živa (repeat) — yes, repeating because it’s short and glowing.
196. Alma (German/Hungarian) — “nurturing soul,” also means “apple” in Hungarian.
197. Antea (Slavic/Germanic use) — “flower” or “before,” soft and rare.
198. Aria (used across Central Europe) — “air, melody,” music in a name.
199. Aurika (Lithuanian/Hungarian overlap) — “little golden one.”
200. Biserka (Croatian/Slavic) — “pearl.”
201. Borislava (Slavic) — “battle glory,” but sounds like forest leaves.
202. Brigita (Central European form of Bridget) — “strength, exalted one.”
203. Cvetka (Slovenian) — “flower.”
204. Danica (Slavic) — “morning star,” perfect for a bright-eyed girl.
205. Darja (Slavic) — “maintains possessions,” but feels like a spring breeze.
206. Dunja (Serbo-Croatian) — “quince fruit,” cozy and sweet.
207. Ema (Czech/Slovak/German use) — “universal,” sleek and modern.
208. Filipa (Slavic/Germanic) — “lover of horses.”
209. Galina (Slavic) — “calm, healing.”
210. Greis (Central European modern) — from “grace,” stylish.
211. Hanaé (multilingual families) — “flower bud.”
212. Ilka (Hungarian/German) — “bright, shining one.”
213. Jadranka (Croatian/Slavic) — “from the Adriatic.”
214. Kalina (Slavic) — “viburnum tree,” berry-bright and lovely.
215. Karola (German/Hungarian) — “free woman,” but softer than Karla.
216. Lumina (Latin root, used in multilingual families) — “light.”
217. Mirela (Slavic) — “peace.”
218. Orsolya (Hungarian) — “little she-bear,” earthy and strong.
219. Rozalija (Slavic) — “rose,” but in a mellifluous form.
220. Snezana (Slavic) — “snowy,” a sparkling winter vibe.

“Old-School Cool” Classics That Age Gracefully

These names might feel vintage to some ears, but they carry weight, charm, and history. Think of them as names that feel like a hug from your ancestors.

1. Adelheid / Adelheida (German / Austrian) — “noble kind.”
2. Agnes / Agnieszka / Anežka (Slavic / German) — “pure, holy.”
3. Albertina (German) — feminine of Albert; “noble, bright.”
4. Alexandra (used broadly) — “defender of mankind.”
5. Amalia / Amélie (repeat) — refined and classic.
6. Anastasia / Anastazie (Slavic / Czech / German) — “resurrection.”
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7. Antonina (Slavic / German usage) — feminine of Anton; strong but soft.
8. Augusta / Auguste (German) — “majestic.”
9. Berta / Bertha (German / Austrian) — “bright, illustrious.”
10. Bruna / Brunhilde (German) — “brown / armor.”
11. Cäcilie / Cecília (German / Hungarian) — “blind, sixth.”
12. Caroline / Karoline (German / Austrian) — “womanly / free man.”
13. Clementina / Clementine (used occasionally) — “merciful.”
14. Dorothea / Dorota / Dorota (Slavic / German) — “gift of God.”
15. Edwina (German / English mix) — “rich friend.”
16. Eleanora / Eleonora (German / Italian / Slavic) — variant of Eleanor.
17. Ermengarde (very old German) — “whole / strength.”
18. Erna (repeat) — understated, serious beauty.
19. Eugenie / Eugénie (German usage) — “well-born.”
20. Frieda / Frida (German) — “peace.”
21. Friedl / Friedl (diminutive of Frieda) — homey, affectionate.
22. Gabriele / Gabriela (German / Slavic) — “God is my strength.”
23. Gertrude / Gertruda (German / Slavic) — “spear strength.”
24. Gisela (repeat) — always worthy of mention.
25. Hedwig (German) — “battle, war.”
26. Hermine (German) — formerly used, literary vibe.
27. Hildegard / Hildegard (repeat) — powerful, historical name.
28. Ida (German) — “work, labor.”
29. Ilse (German) — variant/diminutive of Elisabeth.
30. Liselotte / Liselotte (German) — compound of Lise + Lotte.
31. Lucretia (adopted / rare) — ancient, strong in its sound.
32. Margarita / Margareta (Latin / widespread) — “pearl.”
33. Maria / Mária (yes, again!) — timeless across generations.
34. Marianne / Marianne (German / French influence) — hybrid charm.
35. Mathilda / Mathilde / Matylda (repeat) — strong, vintage.
36. Odette / Odele (French influence in German) — “wealth.”
37. Ottilie / Ottilia (repeat) — vintage and elegant.
38. Rosalia / Rosalie / Rosa (common classic) — “rose.”
39. Roswitha (German) — “fame + strength.”
40. Sophie / Sofia / Sofie (widespread) — “wisdom.”
41. Susanna / Zuzana (repeat) — “lily.”
42. Theresa / Tereza / Terezie (repeat) — “harvest.”
43. Valeriana / Valeriane (Latin usage) — “healthy, strong.”
44. Veronica / Veronika (repeat) — “true image.”
45. Wilhelmina / Vilma (German / Slavic) — feminine of Wilhelm.
46. Wilma / Vilma (repeat) — short & bold.
47. Adriana (widespread) — “from Adria,” breezy yet grand.
48. Albertine (German) — “noble and bright.”
49. Ambrózia (Hungarian) — “immortal,” deliciously antique.
50. Anneliese (German/Austrian) — combo of Anna + Liese.
51. Apollonia (Central European Catholic tradition) — “of Apollo.”
52. Auguste (German/French) — “majestic,” regal simplicity.
53. Beatrix (German/Hungarian) — “bringer of happiness.”
54. Bernadette (German/Slavic use) — “brave as a bear.”
55. Blandina (old German/Latin) — “gentle.”
56. Celestina (Latin/German usage) — “heavenly.”
57. Clothilde (Germanic) — “famous in battle.”
58. Constanze (German/Austrian) — “steadfast,” Mozart’s wife wore it well.
59. Dagny (used in German/Scandinavian circles) — “new day.”
60. Dominique (used in multilingual families) — “belonging to the Lord.”
61. Edina (Hungarian/German) — “wealthy friend.”
62. Elfriedea (elaborate Elfriede variant) — “elf strength.”
63. Franziska (German/Austrian) — “free one.”
64. Genoveva (German/Spanish influence) — “tribe woman,” medieval queenly.
65. Henriette (German/French) — “estate ruler.”
66. Isabella (used across Central Europe) — “pledged to God,” timeless.
67. Josefina (German/Slavic) — “God will add.”
68. Leopoldine (Austrian/German) — feminine of Leopold; imperial elegance.
69. Ottiliane (German) — creative spin on Ottilie.
70. Philomena (Central European Catholic) — “lover of strength.”
71. Walburga (Germanic) — a saint’s name with Gothic charm.

Unique & Less Common Gems

If you want something a little off the beaten path — something friends will ask almost, “Where did you find that?” — these might do the trick.

1. Adelma — rare variant, blending “noble” and “fame.”
2. Alfríka — a whimsical mix of names; poetic.
3. Anjushka — diminutive of Anna / Anja; soft and cute.
4. Antonelle — elaboration on Antonina.
5. Apolena — derived from “Apollo” / poetic Latin flavor.
6. Arabella (rare in Central Europe, but used in bilingual families) — “yielding to prayer / beautiful.”
7. Aurinda — modern twist combining Aura / Linda.
8. Branislava — “glory of protection.”
9. Bronisława / Bronislava (Polish / Slavic) — “protector’s glory.”
10. Celandine — floral, poetic; more nature than typical.
11. Cyra / Kyra — “sun,” or “lady.”
12. Delphine / Delphina (French origin, but can be used in Central Europe) — “dolphin.”
13. Desislava (Bulgarian / Slavic) — “glorious to do / celebrate.”
14. Dobromila (Slavic) — “good favor.”
15. Dominka / Dominika (Slavic / Czech / Hungarian) — feminine of Dominic; “belonging to the Lord.”
16. Elettra / Elektra (Greek origin, used by multilingual families) — “shining.”
17. Erdélyi — drawn from Hungarian “Transylvania,” used creatively.
18. Esmira — a poetic twist combining Es + Mira.
19. Eulalia — “well-spoken.”
20. Evadne — “good informed”; rare, lyrical.
21. Fenna / Venna — borrowed / blended options.
22. Florentia — “flourishing.”
23. Ginevra / Guinevere (Italian / used in Switzerland / multilingual families) — “white shadow.”
24. Gisla / Gísla — variant of Gisela.
25. Graciana — spin on “grace.”
26. Halina (Polish / Slavic) — “bright, shining.”
27. Heda / Heda — short, soft, rarely used.
28. Herminia — elaboration of Hermine.
29. Ildikó (Hungarian) — “battle.”
30. Imelda — “work of strength.”
31. Irida — “rainbow” (borrowing from Greek/Latin roots).
32. Iskra (Slavic) — “spark.”
33. Jolana (Czech) — “violet flower.”
34. Jovita — “joyful.”
35. Karmela / Carmela (used by some in German / Czech circles) — “garden, vineyard.”
36. Klementina — elongation of Clementina.
37. Korinna / Corinna — “maiden.”
38. Lazara / Lazara — feminine of Lazar; strong, rare.
39. Leocadia / Leokádia — “clear, bright.”
40. Ljerka (Croatian / Slovenian) — “lark (bird).”
41. Ljudmila / Ľudmila (Slavic) — variant of Ludmila.
42. Magdalenka (Polish / Czech diminutive) — cuter, diminutive of Magdalena.
43. Marzena (Polish) — “dream.”
44. Melusine (mythical) — “heifer,” from legends.
45. Miloslava (Slavic) — “loving glory.”
46. Mirabela — blending “miracle / wonderful” + “bella.”
47. Morana / Morena (Slavic) — Slavic goddess / “dark beauty.”
48. Nadika — playful variant of Nadia / Nadine.
49. Nalani — borrowed tropical name, but used creatively in multilingual contexts.
50. Ottavie / Ottavia — Italian / Latin origin, used by adventurous parents.
51. Radmira — “happy peace.”
52. Radoslava / Radosława — “happy glory.”
53. Rosamund / Rosamunda — “horse protection / fame.”
54. Rozália (Hungarian / Czech) — variant of Rosalia.
55. Sabinka — diminutive of Sabina.
56. Seraphine / Serafina (repeat) — because celestial names are special.
57. Tihana / Tihana (Croatian / Slavic) — “quiet, calm.”
58. Ursina / Ursina — “little she-bear.”
59. Valkyrie / Valkyria (mythic name, adventurous families) — “chooser of the slain.”
60. Velika (Slavic) — “great, large.”
61. Věnceslava / Wenceslava — feminine of Wenceslas (famous Bohemian name).
62. Verusha — playful variant of Veronika.
63. Viktorina — feminine of Viktor.
64. Vilhelmina — elaborated Wilhelmina.
65. Vivika — variant of Vivienne / Vivia.
66. Xandra — short form of Alexandra; modern edge.
67. Zorana / Zorána (Slavic) — “dawn.”
68. Zorina — variation of Zorana.
69. Zvezdana (Slavic) — “starry.”
70. Zyta / Zyta — variant of Zita.
71. Adrijana (Slavic) — Adriatic beauty.
72. Alenka (Slovenian) — diminutive of Helena; fairytale sweet.
73. Anushka (used in Slavic families) — “grace,” soft and playful.
74. Arankaia (creative Hungarian coinage) — “little golden one,” exotic.
75. Belmira (Portuguese/Slavic mix) — “beautiful wonder.”
76. Bohumila (Slavic) — “dear to God.”
77. Cintia (Central European modern) — from Cynthia, “moon goddess.”
78. Dalibora (Slavic) — “far battle,” dramatic.
79. Delyana (Bulgarian/Slavic) — “to share,” lyrical.
80. Eufemia (old Slavic/Greek) — “well-spoken.”
81. Fiorenza (Italian vibe, used in Swiss/Hungarian families) — “flowering.”
82. Godiva (rare, medieval legend) — yes, Lady Godiva vibes.
83. Gracija (Croatian) — “grace.”
84. Hermelinda (old German/Slavic) — “protective serpent,” surprisingly elegant.
85. Idalina (vintage revival) — “hardworking.”
86. Jasmina (Slavic) — “jasmine flower.”
87. Katinka (Hungarian) — playful pet form of Katherine.
88. Laurenta (Latin root, Central Europe use) — “from Laurentum,” laurel-crowned.
89. Lumija (modern Slavic) — “light of the world.”
90. Mirabelka (Polish diminutive) — “little miracle.”
91. Nadinka (sweet form of Nadia) — “little hope.”
92. Orieta (rare) — “little sunrise.”
93. Prisca (ancient, rare in Central Europe) — “venerable.”
94. Ružica (Croatian) — “little rose.”
95. Zvonimira (Slavic) — “sound of peace,” literally “ringing peace.”

A – Z List:

A

1. Adela – German/Czech, “noble.”
2. Adrijana – Slavic, “from the Adriatic.”
3. Alenka – Slovenian diminutive of Helena, “bright, shining light.”
4. Amalia – German, “work, industrious.”
5. Aneta – Polish/Czech, “grace.”
6. Anika – German/Slovak, “graceful.”
7. Anita – Hungarian/German, “grace.”
8. Antea – Slavic, “flower.”
9. Anushka – Slavic pet form of Anna, “grace.”
10. Aranka – Hungarian, “little gold.”

B

1. Beata – Polish/Slovak, “blessed.”
2. Beatrix – German/Hungarian, “bringer of happiness.”
3. Belmira – Portuguese/Slavic blend, “beautiful wonder.”
4. Bernadette – German, “brave as a bear.”
5. Biserka – Croatian, “pearl.”
6. Blažena – Czech/Slovak, “blessed.”
7. Božena – Czech/Slavic, “divine.”
8. Brigita – Central European form of Bridget, “strength.”
9. Bronislava – Slavic, “glorious protection.”
10. Bohumila – Czech/Slovak, “dear to God.”

C

1. Cecília – Hungarian/German, “blind,” but celebrated as patron of music.
2. Celestina – German/Latin, “heavenly.”
3. Cintia – Modern Central European, “moon goddess.”
4. Claudia – German/Polish use, “lame” (classic Roman name).
5. Constanze – German/Austrian, “steadfast” (Mozart’s wife!).
6. Cvetka – Slovenian, “flower.”

D

1. Dagmar – German/Czech, “day maiden.”
2. Dalia – Polish/Lithuanian, “dahlia flower” or “fate.”
3. Danica – Slavic, “morning star.”
4. Darija – Slavic, “possessor of good.”
5. Dominika – Polish/Slovak, “belonging to the Lord.”
6. Dunja – Serbo-Croatian, “quince fruit.”
7. Delyana – Bulgarian/Slavic, “to share.”
8. Dalibora – Slavic, “far battle.”

E

1. Edina – Hungarian/German, “wealthy friend.”
2. Elena – Pan–Central European, “bright, shining one.”
3. Eliska – Czech form of Elizabeth, “God is my oath.”
4. Elfriede – German, “elf strength.”
5. Ema – Czech/Slovak, “universal.”
6. Erika – German/Hungarian, “ever powerful.”
7. Eufemia – Old Slavic/Greek, “well spoken.”

F

1. Felicia – German/Polish, “happy, lucky.”
2. Filipa – Slavic/Germanic, “lover of horses.”
3. Flora – German/Hungarian, “flower goddess.”
4. Franziska – German/Austrian, “free one.”
5. Fiorenza – Italian influence in Swiss/Central Europe, “flowering.”

G

1. Galina – Slavic, “calm, healing.”
2. Genoveva – German/Spanish influence, “tribe woman.”
3. Greta – German, “pearl.”
4. Gracija – Croatian, “grace.”
5. Gudrun – German, “battle secret.”

H

1. Hana – Czech/Slovak, “grace.”
2. Hannelore – German combo of Hanna + Eleonore.
3. Hedvika – Czech form of Hedwig, “battle.”
4. Helena – Classic across the region, “shining light.”
5. Hermina – German/Hungarian, “army woman.”
6. Henriette – German/French, “ruler of the estate.”
7. Hilda – Germanic, “battle woman.”

I

1. Ida – German/Scandinavian, “industrious.”
2. Ilka – Hungarian/German, “bright one.”
3. Ina – German/Slavic short form of names ending in -ina.
4. Irena – Slavic, “peace.”
5. Irma – German, “whole, universal.”
6. Isolde – Germanic legend, “ice ruler.”

J

1. Jadranka – Croatian/Slavic, “from the Adriatic.”
2. Jana – Czech/Slovak, “God is gracious.”
3. Jasmina – Slavic, “jasmine flower.”
4. Jelena – Slavic form of Helen, “bright.”
5. Josefina – German/Slavic, “God will add.”
6. Judita – Czech/Slovak, “woman from Judea.”

K

1. Kalina – Slavic, “viburnum tree.”
2. Karola – German/Hungarian, “free woman.”
3. Katarina – Pan–Central European, “pure.”
4. Katinka – Hungarian, playful diminutive of Katherine.
5. Krista – German, “follower of Christ.”
6. Ksenija – Croatian/Slovenian, “hospitality.”

L

1. Lada – Slavic goddess of beauty and love.
2. Larisa – Slavic/Greek, “citadel.”
3. Leopoldine – Austrian/German, “brave people.”
4. Liliana – Polish/Slovak, “lily.”
5. Ljuba – Slavic, “love.”
6. Ludmila – Czech/Slavic, “people’s favor.”
7. Lumina – Latin root used in Central Europe, “light.”

M

1. Magdalena – German/Polish, “from Magdala.”
2. Margareta – Central European classic, “pearl.”
3. Marika – Hungarian/Slavic pet form of Maria.
4. Melania – Slavic/German use, “black, dark.”
5. Mila – Slavic, “gracious, dear.”
6. Milena – Slavic, “love, warmth.”
7. Mirabelka – Polish diminutive, “little miracle.”
8. Mirela – Slavic, “peace.”

N

1. Nadinka – Cute form of Nadia, “hope.”
2. Natalia – Pan-European, “Christmas day.”
3. Nela – Czech/Slovak, short for Antonela or Cornelia.
4. Nikola – Czech/Slovak, “victory of the people.”
5. Nora – German/Hungarian, “honor.”

O

1. Olga – Slavic, “holy.”
2. Ondina – Rare, “little wave.”
3. Orsolya – Hungarian, “little she-bear.”
4. Orieta – Rare modern, “little sunrise.”
5. Ottilia – German, “wealth.”

P

1. Patrizia – German/Italian influence, “noble.”
2. Paulina – German/Polish, “small, humble.”
3. Petra – Czech/Slovak, “rock.”
4. Prisca – Ancient name used in Central Europe, “venerable.”
5. Philomena – Catholic heritage, “lover of strength.”

Q

1. Quirina – Rare Latin-root used in German/Austrian circles, “spear.”

R

1. Renata – German/Polish, “reborn.”
2. Roksana – Slavic form of Roxanne, “dawn.”
3. Romana – Central European, “from Rome.”
4. Rozalija – Slavic, “rose.”
5. Ružica – Croatian, “little rose.”

S

1. Sabina – Central European, “from the Sabine tribe.”
2. Selma – Germanic, “helmet of God.”
3. Silvija – Slavic, “forest.”
4. Simona – Central European, “heard by God.”
5. Slavica – Slavic, “glory.”
6. Snezana – Slavic, “snowy.”
7. Sonja – German/Slavic, “wisdom.”
8. Svetlana – Slavic, “light, holy.”

T

1. Tatiana – Slavic, “fairy queen.”
2. Tereza – Czech/Slovak, “to harvest.”
3. Timea – Hungarian, “honor.”
4. Teodora – Slavic, “gift of God.”
5. Tamara – Central European, “date palm.”

U

1. Ulrike – German, “prosperity and power.”
2. Uršula – Slovenian/Croatian, “little bear.”
3. Ute – German, “rich heritage.”

V

1. Valeria – German/Polish, “strength, health.”
2. Veronika – Central European favorite, “true image.”
3. Vesna – Slavic, “spring.”
4. Viktoria – Central European, “victory.”
5. Vilma – German/Hungarian, “resolute protector.”
6. Vladislava – Slavic, “glorious ruler.”

W

1. Walburga – Germanic saint name, mystical.
2. Wanda – Polish, legendary queen.
3. Wilhelmina – German, “resolute protector.”

X

1. Xenia – Central European, “hospitality.”

Y

1. Yvette – German/French, “yew wood.”
2. Yvonna – Germanic variant of Yvonne, “archer’s wood.”

Z

1. Zdenka – Czech/Slovak, “to build.”
2. Zlata – Slavic, “golden.”
3. Zora – Slavic, “dawn.”
4. Zorka – Slavic, “little dawn.”
5. Zuzana – Slovak/Czech, “lily.”
6. Zvonimira – Slavic, “sound of peace.”

Some Personal Reflections (Yes, I got sentimental)

• When I think of Eliska, I almost hear the soft click of horse hooves in a Bohemian forest.
• Libuše always makes me imagine ancient Slavic queens weaving stories by fireside.
• Věra and Zlata feel like twin sisters: one faithful, one golden.
• I can almost picture a modern, spunky kid named Xandra, turning heads on the playground.
• And oh — Šárka, from Czech legends, carries mythic whispers you’ll love to tell.

Also — names evolve. Some names here are more common in Czech or Slovak, others in Slavic or Hungarian, and some in Germanic regions. But all of them have traveled, mingled, transformed. Pick a name you love — and let your family’s story attach itself to it.

Tips & Naming Encouragement (Wrap-Up)

• Don’t stress about trends. The name that feels right in your heart often lasts the longest.
• Try saying the name aloud with your last name (and siblings’ names) to hear the flow.
• Explore nicknames, but pick with flexibility in mind — kids often choose their own.
• Check meaning broadly (in several languages if multilingual) to make sure nothing unpleasant creeps in.
• Consider how your child might use the name at 5, 15, 50 — does it still feel dignified and warm?
• If a name feels almost perfect, don’t shy away from variant spellings or translations.

I hope among these 530+ names, one (or a few) will make your heart skip. When you narrow it down, feel free to message me — I’d love to help you compare favorites or see how they sound together as siblings.

You’ve got this. You’re giving your daughter a beautiful gift: a name that carries history, meaning, and your love. I can’t wait to hear which one you pick.