I must admit that a few years back, when I thought of Poland, I immediately thought only of sausage. Now, I have a few friends who have visited Poland bringing back pictures of the beautiful landscape and the gorgeous architecture. This is a country that often gets overlooked due to its more popular European neighbors, but it is, indeed, a country that everybody should try their best to visit and explore. If you are of Polish ancestry and wish to honor your heritage or if you and your spouse are simply looking for some exotic names for your baby-to-be, here is a list of some Polish girl and boy names for you to peruse.
Polish Boy Names
Aldon - One who is old and wise
Alesky - Variation of the name Alexander; one who defends all of mankind
Andnej - Polish version of the name Andrew; one who is manly
Antoni - One who is praiseworthy
Armandek - One who is a soldier
Aurek - One who has blond or golden hair
Bialy - A young boy with hair that is so blond it looks white
Bogufal - One who has God’s glory
Borys - To be a stranger
Casimire - One who brings or announces peace
Dobry - To be good
Dorek - One who is considered to be a gift from God
Edek - One who protects or guards property
Filip - One who loves horses
Jacek - Refers to the lily
Jakub - One who is a supplanter
Jedrek - One who has much strength and manliness
Jozef - Refers to the phrase, “God shall add”
Konrad - The Polish version of the name Conrad; one who bold and who has wisdom
Kornel - Refers to a horn
Ludwik - One who is a famous warrior
Mandek - Refers to a man in the army
Marcin - Related to war
Pavel - Something small
Stefan - Refers to a garland
Tanek - To be immortal
Viktor - One who conquers
Polish Girl Names
Adelajda - One who is noble
Alina - One who has much beauty and brightness
Alka - One who is of noble birth; to be brilliant
Ania - One who has grace
Anusia - One who has the favor of God; variation of the name Anne
Basha - One who is a daughter of God
Bodgana - One who is considered to be a gift from God
Celestyn - Refers to heaven; celestial
Danuta - A small deer; variation of the name Dana
Doroata - Polish version of name Dorothy
Elwira - Polish version of name Elvira; something that is white
Felcia - One who has much luck
Filipina - One who loves horses
Franciszka - Polish version of name Frances; one who is free
Henka - Polish version of name Henrietta; to bless a home
Jolanta - Refers to a purple flower
Kamilia - One who is of noble birth
Klaudia - To be lame; feminine version of the name Claude
Klementyna - One who is full of mercy
Olesia - One who defends or helps all of mankind
Rayna - Refers to a queen
Roza - Naturally, refers to the rose
Tesia - One who is loved by God
Valeska - One who is a ruler
Zofia - To be wise or have wisdom
Zotia -To be wise or have wisdom
