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Whether you are interested in a Polish name for your new baby or you are curious in finding out more about your name, you will find a wealth of information on Family Education. Below, we will discover a litany of Polish names, based on themes, to provide you with some inspirational lists.
We included the most popular Polish baby names for boys and girls, as well as some extras that you will find in Poland. Keep reading to find out more!
Popular Polish Boy Names
These names are basically Poland's equivalent of your Liams and Noahs—the names you'll hear called out at least twice at any playground in Warsaw, but certainly not overused!
- Aleksander - Defender of mankind
- Andrzej - Man, warrior
- Antoni - Priceless one
- Czeslaw - Glory and honor
- Damian - To tame, subdue
- Filip - Horse lover
- Franciszek - Freeman
- Jakub - Supplanter
- Mikolaj - Victory of the people
- Piotr - Rock
- Stanislaw - Glorious government
- Wojciech - Happy in battle
Traditional Polish Names for Boys
Far from your usual grandpa names, these are timeless names for a reason, and would be great for any modern baby boy.
- Bazyli - King
- Bogdan - Gift of God
- Cerek - Lordly
- Dobry - Good
- Gerik - Wealthy spearman
- Grzegorz - Watchman
- Jacek - Hyacinth flower
- Janusz - God is gracious
- Kazimierz - Famous destroyer of peace
- Lech - A pole
- Ludoslaw - Love of glory
- Marcin - God of war
- Ryzard - Powerful ruler
- Tanek - He who is immortal
- Tomasz - A twin
- Urjasz - God is light
- Zarek - God protect the king
Strong Polish Boy Names
These names carry an unmistakable powerful vibe with them, which is perfect if you're already envisioning your little guy as the future captain of something!
- Adam - Man, earth
- Adrian - Sea, water
- Bartlomiej - Son of furrows
- Dawid - Beloved
- Fabian - Bean grower
- Gabriel - God is my strength
- Hubert - Bright heart, bright mind
- Kamil - Perfect, helper
- Konrad - Bold adviser
- Maciej - Gift of God
- Milosz - Gracious, lover
- Patryk - Nobleman
- Sebastian - Venerable, revered
Unique Polish Boy Names
Many parents agree that there's something special about giving your child a name that stands out, and these rare boy names from Poland are great options if you agree with that sentiment.
- Borys - Battle, fighter
- Emil - Rival, eager
- Igor - Warrior of peace
- Julian - Youthful, downy
- Kacper - Treasurer
- Krzysztof - Bearer of Christ
- Lukasz - Light
- Marek - Warlike
- Mariusz - Male, dedicated to Mars
- Nikodem - Victory of the people
- Rafal - God has healed
- Szymon - He has heard
- Wiktor - Conqueror
Common Polish Girl Names
The feminine equivalents of playground favorites, these names have staying power for a reason—they're beautiful, easy to pronounce, and connect your daughter to generations of Polish women.
- Agnieszka - Pure, chaste
- Aleksandra - Defender of mankind
- Danuta - Gift from God
- Elzbieta - Consecrated to God
- Ewa - Full of life, brings life
- Hanna - God is merciful
- Katarzyna - Pure
- Magdalena - Woman of Magdala
- Magda - Woman of Magdala
- Malina - Raspberry, sweet and full of vitality
- Maria - Drop of the sea, bitter
- Zofia - Wisdom
- Zuzanna - Lily
Traditional Polish Girl Names
Give your daughter a piece of old world heritage with these names.
- Alicja - Noble
- Basia - Foreign woman
- Dorota - Gift of God
- Helena - Shining light
- Jadwiga - Safety in battle
- Kalene - Flower
- Lilka - Warrior maiden
- Olesia - Defender and protector of mankind
- Rasine - Rose
- Tesia - Loved by God
- Truda - Spear strength
- Valeska - Glorious ruler
- Wislawa - Great glory
- Zotia - One with wisdom
Rare Polish Girl Names
These uncommon Polish names for girls are really just treasures waiting to be discovered!
- Aniela - Angel, messenger of God
- Bogna - Divine, godly
- Bronislawa - Glory in battle
- Dobroslawa - Good glory
- Edyta - Riches, blessed
- Jagoda - Berry
- Kazimiera - Bringer of peace
- Lidia - Woman from Lydia
- Lucyna - Light
- Nela - Light
- Oktawia - Eighth
- Sabina - Sabine woman
- Slawomira - Famous for peace
- Zaneta - God is gracious
- Żywia - Alive, life
Pretty Polish Girl Names
These names have this magical quality that somehow manage to be both delicate and strong at the same time.
- Cecylia - Blind to beauty
- Emanuela - God is with us
- Irena - Peace
- Jolanta - Violet flower
- Kinga - Brave or family
- Miroslawa - Peace and glory
- Nadia - Hope
- Rozalia - Rose, beauty, and love
- Stanislawa - Achieves glory
- Sylwia - Forest
- Tola - Prosperous or rich
- Urszula - Little bear
- Weronika - True image or victory bearer
- Żanina - God is gracious
- Zenobia - Life of Zeus
- Zlata - Golden
Origin of Polish First Names
Not a lot has changed over time when it comes to Polish given names. The given name or first name is chosen by the parents at birth. During the child’s baptism, the church encourages a second personal name of Christian origin or the name of a Patron Saint.
Confirmation is when a third name is chosen, also Biblical, but is never typically used outside of being present on church documents.
There are no unisex Polish names. Most female names end in the suffix “a” while the male names tend to vary.
Polish Names for All!
Many of these first names chosen by parents have been around since the Middle Ages. There are no real naming restrictions except for using the feminine or masculine forms when needed, making these options simple to implement in a family.
Many parents take inspiration from pop culture when naming their children. This includes fashion, TV and book characters, or their favorite national hero. Did you find any inspiration in our list? We certainly hope so!
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