The document presents a comprehensive collection of European boy’s names, showcasing the continent’s rich linguistic and cultural heritage.
From Aarne to Zoltán, these names reflect diverse European traditions spanning Nordic, Germanic, Romance, Slavic, and other language families.
Many names have historical significance, with roots in ancient Greek, Latin, or medieval European languages.
Some names are regionally specific, like Zbigniew (Polish) or Oisín (Irish), while others, such as Adrian or Viktor, have better borders with variations throughout Europe.
Religious influence is evident in names deriving from saints or biblical figures. The collection highlights how European naming practices blend tradition with cultural identity, carrying family legacies through generations.
These names range from the widely recognized (Bruno, Xavier) to the more distinctive (Ekkehard, Peregrine), offering parents a spectrum of options with deep European roots.
A Compilation of Extravagant European Boy Names
1. Aarne
Meaning: Eagle ruler
Origin: Finland
2. Aatos
Meaning: Thought, idea
Origin: Finland
3. Abelard
Meaning: Noble strength
Origin: France
4. Abilio
Meaning: Capable, skillful
Origin: Portugal
5. Achille
Meaning: Pain, grief
Origin: Italy
6. Adelmo
Meaning: Noble protector
Origin: Italy
7. Ademar
Meaning: Famous for battle
Origin: Germany
8. Adrian
Meaning: From Hadria
Origin: Italy
9. Aeneas
Meaning: Praised, revered
Origin: Greece
10. Afonso
Meaning: Noble, ready
Origin: Portugal
11. Agostino
Meaning: Exalted, venerable
Origin: Italy
12. Alain
Meaning: Handsome, cheerful
Origin: France
13. Alban
Meaning: White, bright
Origin: England
14. Alberto
Meaning: Noble, bright
Origin: Spain
15. Aldo
Meaning: Old, wise
Origin: Italy
16. Alejandro
Meaning: Defender of men
Origin: Spain
17. Alessio
Meaning: Defender, helper
Origin: Italy
18. Alexei
Meaning: Defender of man
Origin: Russia
19. Alfons
Meaning: Noble, ready
Origin: Germany
20. Algot
Meaning: Spirit, God
Origin: Sweden
21. Alistair
Meaning: Defender of man
Origin: Scotland
22. Alphonse
Meaning: Noble, eager
Origin: France
23. Álvaro
Meaning: Guardian, elf army
Origin: Spain
24. Ambrosius
Meaning: Immortal, divine
Origin: Netherlands
25. Amund
Meaning: Protector, ancestor
Origin: Norway
26. Anders
Meaning: Manly, brave
Origin: Sweden
27. Andor
Meaning: Brave man
Origin: Hungary
28. Andrei
Meaning: Strong, manly
Origin: Romania
29. Angelo
Meaning: Angel, messenger
Origin: Italy
30. Anselm
Meaning: Divine protection
Origin: Germany
31. Anton
Meaning: Priceless, inestimable
Origin: Germany
32. Antonio
Meaning: Flourishing, praiseworthy
Origin: Italy
33. Apollinaire
Meaning: Of Apollo
Origin: France
34. Arben
Meaning: Golden life
Origin: Albania
35. Arcadio
Meaning: From Arcadia
Origin: Greece
36. Arend
Meaning: Eagle ruler
Origin: Netherlands
37. Ari
Meaning: Lion, eagle
Origin: Iceland
38. Arman
Meaning: Wish, desire
Origin: Armenia
39. Armin
Meaning: Whole, universal
Origin: Germany
40. Arnau
Meaning: Eagle ruler
Origin: Spain
41. Arne
Meaning: Eagle
Origin: Norway
42. Arnold
Meaning: Eagle power
Origin: Germany
43. Artair
Meaning: Bear, noble
Origin: Scotland
44. Artem
Meaning: Safe, sound
Origin: Russia
45. Arturo
Meaning: Bear, noble
Origin: Spain
46. Arvid
Meaning: Eagle tree
Origin: Sweden
47. Asbjørn
Meaning: Divine bear
Origin: Norway
48. Asier
Meaning: Beginning
Origin: Spain
49. Atanas
Meaning: Immortal
Origin: Bulgaria
50. Attilio
Meaning: Fatherly
Origin: Italy
51. Aubert
Meaning: Noble, bright
Origin: France
52. Audric
Meaning: Ruler, noble
Origin: France
53. Augustin
Meaning: Great, magnificent
Origin: France
54. Aurelian
Meaning: Golden, gilded
Origin: Romania
55. Aurelio
Meaning: Golden, bright
Origin: Spain
56. Axel
Meaning: Father of peace
Origin: Denmark
57. Baldric
Meaning: Brave ruler
Origin: Germany
58. Balthazar
Meaning: Baal protects
Origin: Netherlands
59. Baptiste
Meaning: To dip, immerse
Origin: France
60. Barnabas
Meaning: Son of encouragement
Origin: Hungary
61. Bartolomeo
Meaning: Son of Talmai
Origin: Italy
62. Basile
Meaning: Royal, kingly
Origin: France
63. Bastian
Meaning: Venerable, revered
Origin: Spain
64. Bence
Meaning: Blessed
Origin: Hungary
65. Benedek
Meaning: Blessed
Origin: Hungary
66. Benedetto
Meaning: Blessed
Origin: Italy
67. Benito
Meaning: Blessed
Origin: Spain
68. Benoît
Meaning: Blessed
Origin: France
69. Berend
Meaning: Brave bear
Origin: Netherlands
70. Bernardo
Meaning: Strong bear
Origin: Spain
71. Bertrand
Meaning: Bright shield
Origin: France
72. Björn
Meaning: Bear
Origin: Sweden
73. Blaise
Meaning: Lisping, stammering
Origin: France
74. Blazej
Meaning: Stammering, lisping
Origin: Poland
75. Bojan
Meaning: Battle
Origin: Slovenia
76. Boleslaw
Meaning: Great glory
Origin: Poland
77. Boris
Meaning: Battle, fighter
Origin: Russia
78. Borislav
Meaning: Battle, glory
Origin: Bulgaria
79. Boško
Meaning: Divine gift
Origin: Serbia
80. Branimir
Meaning: Defender of peace
Origin: Croatia
81. Branislav
Meaning: Glorious protector
Origin: Slovakia
82. Bruno
Meaning: Brown-haired
Origin: Germany
83. Caetano
Meaning: From Gaeta
Origin: Portugal
84. Cédric
Meaning: Chief, leader
Origin: France
85. Celestino
Meaning: Heavenly
Origin: Italy
86. Cezary
Meaning: Long-haired
Origin: Poland
87. Ciprian
Meaning: From Cyprus
Origin: Romania
88. Claudio
Meaning: Lame, crippled
Origin: Italy
89. Clement
Meaning: Merciful, gentle
Origin: France
90. Colas
Meaning: Victory of people
Origin: France
91. Conrado
Meaning: Bold counsel
Origin: Spain
92. Cosimo
Meaning: Order, beauty
Origin: Italy
93. Cosmin
Meaning: Order, beauty
Origin: Romania
94. Cristóbal
Meaning: Christ bearer
Origin: Spain
95. Cyrille
Meaning: Lordly, masterful
Origin: France
96. Dámaso
Meaning: Tamer, subduer
Origin: Spain
97. Dániel
Meaning: God is my judge
Origin: Hungary
98. Dante
Meaning: Enduring, steadfast
Origin: Italy
99. Dario
Meaning: Possessing goodness
Origin: Italy
100. Davide
Meaning: Beloved
Origin: Italy
101. Davor
Meaning: War, battle
Origin: Croatia
102. Denis
Meaning: Devoted to Dionysus
Origin: France
103. Dieter
Meaning: Warrior of the people
Origin: Germany
104. Dimitrios
Meaning: Devoted to Demeter
Origin: Greece
105. Dinis
Meaning: God of wine
Origin: Portugal
106. Dino
Meaning: Little sword
Origin: Italy
107. Dionisio
Meaning: Follower of Dionysus
Origin: Spain
108. Dominik
Meaning: Belonging to God
Origin: Hungary
109. Donatello
Meaning: Gift from God
Origin: Italy
110. Dragan
Meaning: Precious, dear
Origin: Serbia
111. Dragomir
Meaning: Peaceful dragon
Origin: Bulgaria
112. Duarte
Meaning: Wealthy guardian
Origin: Portugal
113. Dumitru
Meaning: Devoted to Demeter
Origin: Romania
114. Edmond
Meaning: Wealthy protector
Origin: France
115. Edmundo
Meaning: Prosperous protector
Origin: Spain
116. Edvard
Meaning: Wealthy guardian
Origin: Sweden
117. Egon
Meaning: Strong sword
Origin: Germany
118. Eirik
Meaning: Eternal ruler
Origin: Norway
119. Ekkehard
Meaning: Strong edge
Origin: Germany
120. Eliasz
Meaning: My God is Yahweh
Origin: Poland
121. Elie
Meaning: The Lord is my God
Origin: France
122. Elio
Meaning: Sun
Origin: Italy
123. Emeric
Meaning: Ruler, powerful
Origin: Hungary
124. Emilien
Meaning: To strive, excel
Origin: France
125. Endre
Meaning: Manly, brave
Origin: Hungary
126. Ennio
Meaning: Predestined
Origin: Italy
127. Enzo
Meaning: Ruler of home
Origin: Italy
128. Erhard
Meaning: Honor, strength
Origin: Germany
129. Erland
Meaning: Foreigner, stranger
Origin: Sweden
130. Ernst
Meaning: Serious, resolute
Origin: Germany
131. Erwin
Meaning: Friend of the sea
Origin: Germany
132. Espen
Meaning: God bear
Origin: Norway
133. Esteban
Meaning: Crown, garland
Origin: Spain
134. Etienne
Meaning: Crown, wreath
Origin: France
135. Eugenio
Meaning: Well-born
Origin: Italy
136. Evaristo
Meaning: Well-pleased
Origin: Spain
137. Fabian
Meaning: Bean grower
Origin: Germany
138. Fabrizio
Meaning: Craftsman, blacksmith
Origin: Italy
139. Fausto
Meaning: Lucky, fortunate
Origin: Italy
140. Feliciano
Meaning: Lucky, fortunate
Origin: Spain
141. Feliks
Meaning: Fortunate, happy
Origin: Poland
142. Ferdinando
Meaning: Brave journey
Origin: Italy
143. Filippo
Meaning: Lover of horses
Origin: Italy
144. Finnian
Meaning: Fair, white
Origin: Ireland
145. Florian
Meaning: Blooming, flourishing
Origin: Germany
146. Fortunato
Meaning: Fortunate, lucky
Origin: Italy
147. François
Meaning: Free man
Origin: France
148. Franjo
Meaning: Free man
Origin: Croatia
149. František
Meaning: Free man
Origin: Czech Republic
150. Frédéric
Meaning: Peaceful ruler
Origin: France
151. Gael
Meaning: Stranger, Gaelic
Origin: France
152. Gaetano
Meaning: From Gaeta
Origin: Italy
153. Gaspar
Meaning: Treasure bearer
Origin: Spain
154. Gaston
Meaning: Stranger, guest
Origin: France
155. Gavril
Meaning: God is my strength
Origin: Romania
156. Gennaro
Meaning: January-born
Origin: Italy
157. Gerardo
Meaning: Brave spear
Origin: Spain
158. Gerhard
Meaning: Spear strength
Origin: Germany
159. Gervasio
Meaning: Spear servant
Origin: Italy
160. Giancarlo
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Italy
161. Gino
Meaning: Ever-living
Origin: Italy
162. Giorgio
Meaning: Farmer, earthworker
Origin: Italy
163. Giuseppe
Meaning: God will increase
Origin: Italy
164. Gottfried
Meaning: God’s peace
Origin: Germany
165. Gregor
Meaning: Watchful, alert
Origin: Germany
166. Gualtiero
Meaning: Ruler of the army
Origin: Italy
167. Guglielmo
Meaning: Resolute protector
Origin: Italy
168. Guido
Meaning: Guide, leader
Origin: Italy
169. Gunnar
Meaning: Warrior, battle
Origin: Sweden
170. Gunther
Meaning: Battle warrior
Origin: Germany
171. Gustaf
Meaning: Staff of the gods
Origin: Sweden
172. Hadrian
Meaning: From Hadria
Origin: Italy
173. Halvard
Meaning: Defender of the rock
Origin: Norway
174. Hannes
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Switzerland
175. Hansel
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Germany
176. Haralambos
Meaning: Shining happiness
Origin: Greece
177. Hartmut
Meaning: Strong mind
Origin: Germany
178. Hektor
Meaning: Holding fast
Origin: Greece
179. Helge
Meaning: Holy, blessed
Origin: Sweden
180. Henrik
Meaning: Home ruler
Origin: Denmark
181. Heribert
Meaning: Glorious warrior
Origin: Germany
182. Hermann
Meaning: Army man
Origin: Germany
183. Hilario
Meaning: Cheerful, joyful
Origin: Spain
184. Horacio
Meaning: Timekeeper
Origin: Spain
185. Hubert
Meaning: Bright mind
Origin: Germany
186. Humbert
Meaning: Bright warrior
Origin: Germany
187. Ignazio
Meaning: Fiery, ardent
Origin: Italy
188. Iker
Meaning: Visitation
Origin: Spain
189. Ildefonso
Meaning: Battle ready
Origin: Spain
190. István
Meaning: Crown, wreath
Origin: Hungary
191. Italo
Meaning: From Italy
Origin: Italy
192. Ivano
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Italy
193. Ivar
Meaning: Bow warrior
Origin: Norway
194. Ivo
Meaning: Yew wood
Origin: Germany
195. Izidor
Meaning: Gift of Isis
Origin: Hungary
196. Jacinto
Meaning: Hyacinth flower
Origin: Spain
197. Janos
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Hungary
198. Jaromír
Meaning: Fierce peace
Origin: Czech Republic
199. Jasper
Meaning: Treasurer
Origin: Netherlands
200. Jeroen
Meaning: Sacred name
Origin: Netherlands
201. Joachim
Meaning: Established by God
Origin: Germany
202. Joffrey
Meaning: Peaceful pledge
Origin: France
203. Jónas
Meaning: Dove
Origin: Iceland
204. Joschka
Meaning: God will add
Origin: Germany
205. Josip
Meaning: God will add
Origin: Croatia
206. Jozef
Meaning: God will add
Origin: Slovakia
207. Jürgen
Meaning: Farmer, earthworker
Origin: Germany
208. Kaapo
Meaning: God’s bravest man
Origin: Finland
209. Kajetan
Meaning: From Gaeta
Origin: Poland
210. Kasimir
Meaning: Proclaimer of peace
Origin: Germany
211. Kazimierz
Meaning: Proclaimer of peace
Origin: Poland
212. Kjetil
Meaning: Cauldron helmet
Origin: Norway
213. Koloman
Meaning: Dove
Origin: Hungary
214. Konrad
Meaning: Bold advisor
Origin: Germany
215. Kristian
Meaning: Follower of Christ
Origin: Denmark
216. Lamberto
Meaning: Bright land
Origin: Italy
217. László
Meaning: Glorious ruler
Origin: Hungary
218. Laurens
Meaning: From Laurentum
Origin: Netherlands
219. Leandro
Meaning: Lion man
Origin: Spain
220. Leif
Meaning: Heir, descendant
Origin: Norway
221. Léonard
Meaning: Brave lion
Origin: France
222. Leopold
Meaning: Bold leader
Origin: Germany
223. Levente
Meaning: Hero, knight
Origin: Hungary
224. Libor
Meaning: Free man
Origin: Czech Republic
225. Lionel
Meaning: Little lion
Origin: France
226. Lorenzo
Meaning: From Laurentum
Origin: Italy
227. Ludovic
Meaning: Famous warrior
Origin: France
228. Luigi
Meaning: Famous warrior
Origin: Italy
229. Lutz
Meaning: Famous warrior
Origin: Germany
230. Mads
Meaning: Gift of God
Origin: Denmark
231. Manfred
Meaning: Strength and peace
Origin: Germany
232. Marcelino
Meaning: Little warrior
Origin: Spain
233. Marcello
Meaning: Little warrior
Origin: Italy
234. Marek
Meaning: Warlike
Origin: Poland
235. Marinus
Meaning: Of the sea
Origin: Netherlands
236. Marko
Meaning: Warlike
Origin: Croatia
237. Martino
Meaning: Warlike
Origin: Italy
238. Mathis
Meaning: Gift of God
Origin: France
239. Mauricio
Meaning: Dark-skinned
Origin: Spain
240. Maurizio
Meaning: Dark-skinned
Origin: Italy
241. Meinhard
Meaning: Strong, bold
Origin: Germany
242. Milivoj
Meaning: Merciful soldier
Origin: Serbia
243. Miroslav
Meaning: Peace and glory
Origin: Czech Republic
244. Morten
Meaning: Of Mars
Origin: Denmark
245. Natanael
Meaning: Gift of God
Origin: Sweden
246. Nestor
Meaning: Wise traveler
Origin: Greece
247. Niels
Meaning: Victory of the people
Origin: Denmark
248. Niklaus
Meaning: Victory of people
Origin: Switzerland
249. Norbert
Meaning: Bright north
Origin: Germany
250. Octavio
Meaning: Eighth-born
Origin: Spain
181. Heribert
Meaning: Glorious warrior
Origin: Germany
182. Hermann
Meaning: Army man
Origin: Germany
183. Hilario
Meaning: Cheerful, joyful
Origin: Spain
184. Horacio
Meaning: Timekeeper
Origin: Spain
185. Hubert
Meaning: Bright mind
Origin: Germany
186. Humbert
Meaning: Bright warrior
Origin: Germany
187. Ignazio
Meaning: Fiery, ardent
Origin: Italy
188. Iker
Meaning: Visitation
Origin: Spain
189. Ildefonso
Meaning: Battle ready
Origin: Spain
190. István
Meaning: Crown, wreath
Origin: Hungary
191. Italo
Meaning: From Italy
Origin: Italy
192. Ivano
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Italy
193. Ivar
Meaning: Bow warrior
Origin: Norway
194. Ivo
Meaning: Yew wood
Origin: Germany
195. Izidor
Meaning: Gift of Isis
Origin: Hungary
196. Jacinto
Meaning: Hyacinth flower
Origin: Spain
197. Janos
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Hungary
198. Jaromír
Meaning: Fierce peace
Origin: Czech Republic
199. Jasper
Meaning: Treasurer
Origin: Netherlands
200. Jeroen
Meaning: Sacred name
Origin: Netherlands
201. Joachim
Meaning: Established by God
Origin: Germany
202. Joffrey
Meaning: Peaceful pledge
Origin: France
203. Jónas
Meaning: Dove
Origin: Iceland
204. Joschka
Meaning: God will add
Origin: Germany
205. Josip
Meaning: God will add
Origin: Croatia
206. Jozef
Meaning: God will add
Origin: Slovakia
207. Jürgen
Meaning: Farmer, earthworker
Origin: Germany
208. Kaapo
Meaning: God’s bravest man
Origin: Finland
209. Kajetan
Meaning: From Gaeta
Origin: Poland
210. Kasimir
Meaning: Proclaimer of peace
Origin: Germany
211. Kazimierz
Meaning: Proclaimer of peace
Origin: Poland
212. Kjetil
Meaning: Cauldron helmet
Origin: Norway
213. Koloman
Meaning: Dove
Origin: Hungary
214. Konrad
Meaning: Bold advisor
Origin: Germany
215. Kristian
Meaning: Follower of Christ
Origin: Denmark
216. Lamberto
Meaning: Bright land
Origin: Italy
217. László
Meaning: Glorious ruler
Origin: Hungary
218. Laurens
Meaning: From Laurentum
Origin: Netherlands
219. Leandro
Meaning: Lion man
Origin: Spain
220. Leif
Meaning: Heir, descendant
Origin: Norway
221. Léonard
Meaning: Brave lion
Origin: France
222. Leopold
Meaning: Bold leader
Origin: Germany
223. Levente
Meaning: Hero, knight
Origin: Hungary
224. Libor
Meaning: Free man
Origin: Czech Republic
225. Lionel
Meaning: Little lion
Origin: France
226. Lorenzo
Meaning: From Laurentum
Origin: Italy
227. Ludovic
Meaning: Famous warrior
Origin: France
228. Luigi
Meaning: Famous warrior
Origin: Italy
229. Lutz
Meaning: Famous warrior
Origin: Germany
230. Mads
Meaning: Gift of God
Origin: Denmark
231. Manfred
Meaning: Strength and peace
Origin: Germany
232. Marcelino
Meaning: Little warrior
Origin: Spain
233. Marcello
Meaning: Little warrior
Origin: Italy
234. Marek
Meaning: Warlike
Origin: Poland
235. Marinus
Meaning: Of the sea
Origin: Netherlands
236. Marko
Meaning: Warlike
Origin: Croatia
237. Martino
Meaning: Warlike
Origin: Italy
238. Mathis
Meaning: Gift of God
Origin: France
239. Mauricio
Meaning: Dark-skinned
Origin: Spain
240. Maurizio
Meaning: Dark-skinned
Origin: Italy
241. Meinhard
Meaning: Strong, bold
Origin: Germany
242. Milivoj
Meaning: Merciful soldier
Origin: Serbia
243. Miroslav
Meaning: Peace and glory
Origin: Czech Republic
244. Morten
Meaning: Of Mars
Origin: Denmark
245. Natanael
Meaning: Gift of God
Origin: Sweden
246. Nestor
Meaning: Wise traveler
Origin: Greece
247. Niels
Meaning: Victory of the people
Origin: Denmark
248. Niklaus
Meaning: Victory of people
Origin: Switzerland
249. Norbert
Meaning: Bright north
Origin: Germany
250. Octavio
Meaning: Eighth-born
Origin: Spain
251. Odilon
Meaning: Wealthy, fortunate
Origin: France
252. Oisín
Meaning: Little deer
Origin: Ireland
253. Olaf
Meaning: Ancestor’s relic
Origin: Norway
254. Oleksiy
Meaning: Defender, helper
Origin: Ukraine
255. Olivier
Meaning: Olive tree
Origin: France
256. Osvaldo
Meaning: Divine power
Origin: Italy
257. Othmar
Meaning: Famous wealth
Origin: Germany
258. Ottavio
Meaning: Eighth-born
Origin: Italy
259. Pál
Meaning: Small, humble
Origin: Hungary
260. Pasquale
Meaning: Easter-born
Origin: Italy
261. Patrik
Meaning: Noble, patrician
Origin: Sweden
262. Peder
Meaning: Rock, stone
Origin: Denmark
263. Peregrine
Meaning: Traveler, wanderer
Origin: France
264. Piotr
Meaning: Rock, stone
Origin: Poland
265. Quentin
Meaning: Fifth-born
Origin: France
266. Rainier
Meaning: Wise army
Origin: France
267. Rasmus
Meaning: Beloved, dear
Origin: Denmark
268. Raul
Meaning: Wise wolf
Origin: Spain
269. Raymundo
Meaning: Wise protector
Origin: Portugal
270. Reginald
Meaning: Powerful ruler
Origin: Germany
271. Remigius
Meaning: Oarsman, rower
Origin: Switzerland
272. Renato
Meaning: Reborn
Origin: Italy
273. Renzo
Meaning: Laurel crown
Origin: Italy
274. Reto
Meaning: Charioteer
Origin: Switzerland
275. Rikard
Meaning: Brave ruler
Origin: Sweden
276. Rinaldo
Meaning: Wise ruler
Origin: Italy
277. Risto
Meaning: Christ-bearer
Origin: Finland
278. Rolf
Meaning: Famous wolf
Origin: Germany
279. Romain
Meaning: From Rome
Origin: France
280. Rupert
Meaning: Bright fame
Origin: Germany
281. Samu
Meaning: God has heard
Origin: Finland
282. Sandro
Meaning: Defender of man
Origin: Italy
283. Sante
Meaning: Holy, sacred
Origin: Italy
284. Sascha
Meaning: Defender of mankind
Origin: Germany
285. Sébastien
Meaning: Revered, respected
Origin: France
286. Severin
Meaning: Stern, serious
Origin: Germany
287. Sisto
Meaning: Polished, refined
Origin: Italy
288. Stanislaus
Meaning: Glorious rule
Origin: Poland
289. Steffen
Meaning: Crown, wreath
Origin: Germany
290. Stellan
Meaning: Calm, peaceful
Origin: Sweden
291. Sylvain
Meaning: Of the forest
Origin: France
292. Taras
Meaning: Defender
Origin: Ukraine
293. Theodoros
Meaning: God’s gift
Origin: Greece
294. Thibault
Meaning: Brave people
Origin: France
295. Tibor
Meaning: Holy place
Origin: Hungary
296. Tihomir
Meaning: Quiet peace
Origin: Croatia
297. Timotej
Meaning: Honoring God
Origin: Slovenia
298. Tómas
Meaning: Twin
Origin: Iceland
299. Torsten
Meaning: Thor’s stone
Origin: Sweden
300. Tristano
Meaning: Sorrowful, sad
Origin: Italy
301. Ubaldo
Meaning: Bold heart
Origin: Italy
302. Udo
Meaning: Wealth, prosperity
Origin: Germany
303. Ulrich
Meaning: Noble ruler
Origin: Germany
304. Urban
Meaning: City dweller
Origin: Italy
305. Uwe
Meaning: Heritage, inheritance
Origin: Germany
306. Valentin
Meaning: Strong, healthy
Origin: France
307. Vasco
Meaning: Crow, raven
Origin: Portugal
308. Vedran
Meaning: Cheerful, joyful
Origin: Croatia
309. Venceslao
Meaning: Greater glory
Origin: Italy
310. Vicente
Meaning: Conquering
Origin: Spain
311. Viktor
Meaning: Victory, conqueror
Origin: Hungary
312. Vilhelm
Meaning: Will, helmet
Origin: Sweden
313. Vincenzo
Meaning: Conquering
Origin: Italy
314. Virgil
Meaning: Flourishing, strong
Origin: France
315. Vitali
Meaning: Full of life
Origin: Russia
316. Volker
Meaning: People’s defender
Origin: Germany
317. Waldemar
Meaning: Famous ruler
Origin: Germany
318. Wenzel
Meaning: Greater glory
Origin: Czech Republic
319. Wilhelm
Meaning: Resolute protector
Origin: Germany
320. Władysław
Meaning: Glorious ruler
Origin: Poland
321. Xaverius
Meaning: New house
Origin: Spain
322. Xavier
Meaning: Bright, splendid
Origin: France
323. Yannick
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: France
324. Yaroslav
Meaning: Bright fame
Origin: Ukraine
325. Zbigniew
Meaning: To get rid of anger
Origin: Poland
326. Zeno
Meaning: Gift of Zeus
Origin: Italy
327. Zoltán
Meaning: King, ruler
Origin: Hungary
Conclusion
This extensive compilation of European boy’s names reveals the enduring importance of naming traditions across the continent.
These names serve as linguistic artifacts, preserving cultural heritage while growing through generations and cross-cultural exchange.
The diversity represented—from the rhythmic Italian Donatello to the strong consonants of German Ekkehard—demonstrates Europe’s complex shades of languages and traditions.
While some names remain closely tied to specific regions, others have achieved international recognition.
In modern society, these traditional European names continue to be chosen alongside more trendy options, illustrating how naming practices balance heritage with innovation.
