These are the top European baby names that have yet to make a splash in America. Europe is an enchanting land full of history and culture making it the perfect place for name inspiration. Whether you’re looking to stay true to your roots or are feeling wanderlust, we’ve taken the liberty of sorting through the top 100 names in several European countries to come up with this curated list.
Ailsa
Meaning: Elf victory
Origin: Scottish
Aksel
Meaning: Father of peace
Origin: Danish
Alba
Meaning: White
Origin: Italian
Alfio
Meaning: Unknown
Origin: Sicilian
Ambra
Meaning: Amber
Origin: Italian
Anitra
Meaning: Literary name
Origin: Norwegian
Athene
Meaning: Goddess of wisdom
Origin: Greek mythology name
Bodil
Meaning: Remedy battle
Origin: Scandinavian
Carys
Meaning: Love
Origin: Welsh
Dario
Meaning: Posses well
Origin: Spanish
Dulcie
Meaning: Sweet
Origin: Latin
Eilif
Meaning: Always alive
Origin: Norwegian
Emese
Meaning: Mother
Origin: Hungarian
Fabienne
Meaning: Bean grower
Origin: French
Florian
Meaning: Flowery
Origin: German
Garance
Meaning: Madder flower
Origin: French
Gustav
Meaning: Goth staff
Origin: Scandinavian
Hendrik
Meaning: Estate ruler
Origin: Dutch and Scandinavian
Hillevi
Meaning: Safe war
Origin: Scandinavian
Katarina
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Czech
Krizia
Meaning: Roman family name
Origin: Italian
Lars
Meaning: Crowned with laurel
Origin: Scandinavian
Leiv
Meaning: Heir, descendant
Origin: Norwegian
Meta
Meaning: Pearl
Origin: Danish and Swedish
Milos
Meaning: Lover of glory
Origin: Slavic
Nerina
Meaning: Sea god
Origin: Italian
Olaf
Meaning: Ancestor, heir
Origin: Scandinavian
Sander
Meaning: Defender of men
Origin: Scandinavian
Sven
Meaning: Boy
Origin: Swedish
Zenon
Meaning: Gift of Zeus
Origin: Greek
