Polish Origin · Name Guide

233 Classic Polish Baby Names (Classic & Enduring)

Browse 393 Polish baby names with full meanings, cultural context, and pronunciation.

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  1. Polish Girl Names
  2. Polish Boy Names
  3. Polish Unisex Names

Polish names are closely tied to the Catholic Church's calendar of saints' name days, with deep Slavic roots and a long tradition of diminutive forms that often become names in their own right.

Quick facts: Polish names

  • Polish names are heavily Catholic in origin, tied closely to the Church's calendar of saints' name days
  • Many Polish names have direct Slavic roots meaning "glory," "peace," or "grace"
  • Diminutive forms are extremely common and often become the name someone goes by for life
  • Polish naming law historically required parents to choose from an approved list of recognized names

Polish Girl Names

190 girl names of Polish origin — showing top 120

1
Anastazja
Resurrection
2
Anieta
Slavic
3
Anielka
Grace; a form of Angela.
4
Ania
Grace
5
Arleta
Noble
6
Anka
Polish
7
Aniela
an emanation of God
8
Agnieszka
Polish
9
Alicja
Polish
10
Aneta
Slavic
11
Bronislava
glory of the protector
12
Bionka
Slavic
13
Bronislawa
bringer of glory, defender of glory
14
Bogdana
God-given
15
Bernadetta
German
16
Basia
Polish
17
Brania
little bran
18
Berda
brave
19
Beila
white
20
Bronisława
The one who brings glory
21
Beata
blessed
22
Bielka
a little white girl; derived from 'biel', meaning 'white'
23
Brazyl
related to the land of Brazil
24
Chesna
the hazelnut
25
Czeslawa
glorious, famous
26
Ciri
Polish
27
Cirilla
Little lady
28
Casimira
Polish
29
Charna
Song
30
Cecylia
Latin
31
Dorota
Polish
32
Dajza
a name of unknown origin, possibly a diminutive or variation of a Slavic name
33
Doba
Slavic
34
Danuta
God is my judge
35
Dominika
Latin
36
Danka
gift
37
Dazja
Slavic
38
Dosia
gift from God
39
Doroty
gift of God
40
Dagmara
glorious day
41
Estanislada
the one who achieves glory
42
Emalia
Rival
43
Eunika
Victory
44
Erys
a rose
45
Elzbieta
God is my oath
46
Eryka
Polish
47
Ewelina
Ewe, female sheep; born of the sun
48
Edita
Polish
49
Ewa
Polish
50
Estera
star
51
Eua
Well-being
52
edyta
Polish
53
Fryda
Polish
54
Faige
Yiddish
55
Fransheska
Polish
56
Franciszka
Latin
57
Genowefa
Polish
58
Gitel
A form of the name 'Gitel' which means 'a little bit of gold'
59
Galinda
None
60
Gusta
Latin
61
Gabryela
God is my strength
62
Henya
grace
63
Halina
calm
64
Henryka
Ruler of the home
65
Ivona
gift from God
66
Izela
God's promise
67
Iwona
Polish
68
Izabela
God is my oath
69
Iga
Derived from the Slavic element 'ig', meaning 'fence' or 'hedge'.
70
Janovia
young or youthful
71
Jozefa
God will increase.
72
Jadwiga
Polish
73
Jacenta
Latin
74
Jola
derived from 'Jolanta', meaning 'violet'.
75
Jacina
Polish
76
Jesli
Polish
77
Jezenia
a variant of the name Jeżyna, which means 'blackberry'.
78
Jadzia
Polish
79
Jerzei
hearty; strong
80
Jozefina
Hebrew
81
Jadziah
Polish
82
Justyna
just or fair
83
Janina
God is gracious
84
Krystyna
Christian; follower of Christ
85
Katarzyna
Polish
86
Krysia
Follower of Christ
87
Kataryna
Greek
88
Kysia
pure, chaste (czysty)
89
Kasia
pure
90
Kalina
Slavic
91
Kazimiera
The one who brings peace.
92
Klaudia
lame
93
Klarysa
bright; clear
94
Kazmiera
A peaceful ruler
95
Karolina
free woman
96
Kornelia
Greek
97
Krystiana
follower of Christ
98
Koleta
victorious, glory
99
Karoll
French
100
Kasha
a term for a type of porridge
101
Karole
Free man
102
Kicia
A diminutive of the name Kira or Kiki, often used affectionately.
103
Krystyne
Polish
104
Kalisia
beautiful
105
Lechia
Polish
106
Letycia
Latin
107
Ludwika
Famous warrior
108
Lauda
A beloved name with deep roots
109
Leokadia
light, bright
110
Lucja
light
111
Lawenda
lavender (flower)
112
Lucyna
Latin
113
Liczy
one who counts
114
Malicka
Little Mary
115
Monicka
Advisor, counselor
116
Maurika
A variant of Małgorzata, meaning pearl
117
Malenia
Polish
118
Maty
Hungarian
119
Maryka
Hebrew
120
Marzena
Slavic

Polish Boy Names

187 boy names of Polish origin — showing top 120

1
Artur
Bear
2
Andrzej
man; warrior
3
Azjon
God has heard
4
Arkadiusz
Greek
5
Aleksy
Polish
6
Arek
brave; lion-hearted
7
Augustyn
Great, magnificent, venerable
8
Andr
Greek
9
Boleslaus
One who is glorious in war.
10
Borys
a variant of Boris, often interpreted as 'wolf' or 'to fight'.
11
Berek
A form of the name 'Baruch', meaning 'blessed'
12
Burech
a little bird
13
Benek
blessed
14
Boleslaw
glory of victory
15
Bartlomiej
the son of Talmai
16
Bronislaw
to bring glory
17
Bladyn
to be joyful
18
Bolish
little eagle
19
Bartek
a variation of Bartholomew, meaning son of the furrow
20
Bartosz
Brave as a bear
21
Bronislaus
glorious protector
22
Bodhan
Awakening
23
Chesky
of pleasant disposition
24
Casimier
he who brings peace
25
Cazimir
The one who brings peace
26
Cazmir
Proclaimer of peace
27
Casmer
Polish
28
Casimir
one who destroys peace
29
Casmier
bringer of peace
30
Casimer
Slavic
31
Calek
a strong man
32
Czeslaw
Famous glory
33
Darek
Derived from the name 'Dariusz,' meaning 'possessor of good' or 'to maintain.'
34
Dariusz
Persian
35
Domonik
Latin
36
Domynik
of the Lord
37
Danzig
a city in Poland
38
Dawid
Hebrew
39
Dawensky
From dawn
40
Damek
the one who tames
41
Domian
of the Lord
42
Eliasz
יהונתן
43
Ewel
Ewe; female sheep
44
Eryk
ever ruler
45
Emilian
Latin
46
Eredin
Slavic
47
Emeryk
Power Holder
48
Ferdynand
Courageous traveler
49
Filip
Lover of horses
50
Franciszek
free man
51
Floryan
Latin
52
Feliks
Latin
53
Grzegorz
watchful, vigilant
54
Geralt
spear strength
55
Garek
One who is watchful
56
Henryk
German
57
Iwan
Polish
58
Izyk
he will laugh
59
Ignacy
Polish
60
Izyck
Laughter
61
Janek
Gift from God
62
Jarek
a form of 'Jerzy', meaning 'farmer' or 'earth worker'
63
Jaworski
Of the Javor tree; derived from the name of a place or occupational name
64
Jasik
Derived from the name 'Jas'
65
Jozef
He will add
66
Jerek
Polish
67
Jasek
healer
68
Jakub
יעקב - 'Supplanter', 'One who follows'.
69
Jaroslaw
he who is strong and famous
70
Jedrik
gift of God
71
Jozian
God will increase
72
Jacek
hyacinth
73
Jarrek
Strong
74
Jeden
Polish
75
Jerze
To be strong
76
Jarus
strong warrior
77
Janusz
God is gracious.
78
Jedrek
Polish
79
Kostanty
constant, steadfast
80
Kazimer
peaceful, calm
81
Kasien
A form of the name Cassius, which means 'hollow' or 'empty'.
82
Kazimierz
The one who governs peace
83
Konstanty
Polish
84
Krzysztof
Bearer of Christ
85
Kajetan
Latin
86
Kasimir
To bring peace
87
Krystof
bearer of Christ
88
Kuba
supplanter
89
Korwin
A descendant of a crow or raven
90
Kacper
Polish
91
Kazmer
Brave protector
92
Kazar
householder
93
Kaziel
Someone who is strong, powerful
94
Kasmer
Bringer of peace
95
Kamien
Stone
96
Kazimir
the one who brings peace
97
Kazmir
Slavic
98
Laderek
Polish
99
Ladislaus
Glory and rule
100
Longin
Latin
101
Ladislao
Glorious ruler
102
Lukasz
Polish
103
Lukaz
Light-bringer
104
Lech
To destroy, to crush
105
Ludwik
famous warrior
106
Maciej
Polish
107
Marzel
מרזל - 'courageous', 'brave', or 'strong'
108
Mateusz
Polish
109
Miecislaus
to be mighty, glorious
110
Mieczysław
Polish
111
Maks
language: Derived from 'Maximilian', it means 'the greatest' in Latin.
112
Maleck
Polish
113
Maksym
The greatest
114
Malec
Polish
115
Mecislaus
Slavic
116
Makiel
who is like God
117
Mikolaj
people of victory
118
Mordche
Hebrew
119
Miroslaw
Polish
120
Marcin
warlike

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Polish Unisex Names

16 gender-neutral names of Polish origin — showing top 16

1
Casmir
The name Casmir (Kaszmir) means 'the one who brings peace'.
2
Dominek
of Lord / belonging to the Lord
3
Iza
bright
4
Ilo
Polish
5
Jasia
God is gracious
6
Janas
Derived from the Latin 'Janus', symbolizing new beginnings.
7
Jerzey
of the Jersey Island
8
Jerzy
Jerzy - 'farmer'
9
Krys
Derived from 'Kryształ' meaning 'crystal', symbolizing clarity and purity.
10
Karol
Polish
11
Kasyn
Ukrainian
12
Lubie
beloved
13
Marek
Slavic
14
Ula
luminous, gem
15
Wanda
wanderer
16
Zaryn
Polish: A form of 'Zarina', meaning 'golden'.

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