Latvian baby names

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Updated: April 9th, 2024

Latvia is a country located on the Baltic Sea between Lithuania and Estonia. Like in most European cultures, Latvian baby names also consist of the given name (vārds) followed by family name (uzvārds).

During the Soviet occupation, the practice of giving a middle name to the Latvia baby is highly discouraged but after the restoration of Independence, Latvian legislation again permitted the parents for giving of up to two given names to their children. After this, it has become common practice to give a middle name to a Latvian child. Latvian boy's name usually ends in 1st or 2nd declension masculine endings i.e. boys' names either end in s/-š or -is. Latvian girls' names end in feminine 4th or 5th declension endings i.e. ends with either -a or -e. Jānis is one of the most popular Latvian names whose written use dates back to 1290. Latvians also celebrate name days (vārda dienas) which are related to the Saints' days in the Church calendar or with important holidays.

Below is the unique collection of Latvian baby names.

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Adrians

Woman from Hadria, From Hadria

Agnese

The Pure, The Chaste

Agnija

Lord Vishnu, Pure, Chaste and Kartikeya, Born of Fire

Alberts

Bright through Nobility, Honorable, Noble, Brilliant

Andrejs

Of a Man, Warrior, Manly, Masculine

Andris

Manly, Masculine, Warrior, Of a Man

Anna

Elder Brother, Mercy, Name of a King, Eagle

Artjoms

Artemis

Arturs

The Bear

Augusts

Venerable, Revered, August Dignified Holy, Worthy of Respect

Bendiks

Blessed, Happy

Brigita

Power, Strong Willed, To Help, Saint

Dagnija

New Day

Daina

From Denmark, Similar to Daniel

Daniels

God is My Judge

Eduards

Happy Guard, Guardian of Riches, Wealth and Keep

Elita

The Element Alaida Which Means Little Winged Girl, Noble

Emils

Imitating, Rivaling

Estere

Star

Filips

Horse Lover, Loves Horses, Warlike

Fricis

Powerful, Peace, Elf, Safety

Georgs

Farmer, Earthworker, Earth Worker, A Tiller of the Soil

Gustavs

Goth, Staff, Stick

Ieva

Live, Living, The Enlivening

Imants

Livonian

Inga

He who is Foremost, God of Fertility and Peace, Beautiful, Ingeborg

Irusya

Inspired By the Greek Goddess of Peace, The Peaceful, Palm Tree

Juris

Warrior, Man, Army, Sister

Karlens

A Man, Strong, Vigorous, Manly

Kristaps

Bearer of Christ, Christ-bearer, To Carry

Kristers

Disciple of Christ, Christian

Laima

Redness, Lucky One

Larisa

Root of Larissa End, Cheerful, Light-Hearted, Beautiful

Lilija

Lily

Ludis

Famous Warrior, Fight, War, Loud

Maksims

The Greatest

Marija

Bitterness, Bitter, Princess of the Sea

Markuss

Dedicated to Mars (The Roman God of War)

Melanija

Dark, Black, Obscure

Mihails

Who is Like God?, Messenger of God

Nastusya

Surrender, Risen One, Resurrection

Nikolajs

Victory of the People

Oskars

Name of a Nordic Divinity, God's Spear, Dear Friend, Ase

Raimonds

Council and Protector, Guards Wisely, Advice, Strong Defender

Ralfs

Wolf, Counsel, Advisor, Advice

Ricards

Powerful, Brave, Power, Rich

Rihards

Brave One, Rich, A Teutonic Name from the European Middle Ages, Powerful Leader

Roberts

Bright, Bright with Fame

Sandra

Protect and Man, Man's Defender, Protector, Form of Alexander

Sarlote

Little and Womanly, Feminine of Charles, Strong, Vigorous

Saule

Name of Sun Goddess

Sofija

Wisdom

Solveiga

Struggle, Strength, House, Path of the Sun

Stefans

Wreath, The Crowned, Garland, To Wear a Crown

Tatjana

King of the Sabines, From the House of Tatius

Teodors

Divine Gift

Toms

Twin

Valda

Lord Ganesh, Ruler Governor

Valdis

The Healthy, Power, Powerful, Female Deity, Woman, Goddess

Vilhelms

Valley, Will, Resolute Protector, Protection

Zigfrids

Victory and Peace, Safety, Protection

Zuzanna

Lily