104 Cherishable Czech Boy Names

Czech boy names embody a sense of heritage and identity and carry meanings that reflect virtues and religious beliefs. The selection of Czech names, called jména, comprises personal and family names. Czech personal names tend to have their roots in the Slavic language and are often related to nature, animals, mythology, or qualities like strength or courage which parents prefer for boys to have. These appreciate the people’s ethnicity, ancestry, and the natural world. Personal names also draw inspiration from Christian saints, biblical figures, or the Roman Catholic calendar of saints. They symbolize qualities such as piety, humility, and devotion. The naming ceremony, called ‘jmeniny,’ is celebrated on the date corresponding to their own given name.

In this ceremony, the child is officially introduced to the community with their chosen name, and the blessings of the elders are obtained. Family names in Czech culture are drawn from ancestral names held by grandparents, parents, or other relatives. This practice not only honors the family’s history but also maintains a strong sense of continuity across generations. These names often reflect occupations or local origins. In addition, the Czech also add suffixes to their family names depending on whether it belongs to a male or female. In the case of feminine use, the suffix -ová is added to the masculine family name.

However, if the family name ends in -ý, the suffix -á is added. In modern times, Czech naming practices have evolved with changing social trends. While traditional names still hold their charm, modern Czech parents are increasingly open to international names or creative variations. This shift is reflected by the influence of Germanic, Greek, and Nordic cultures on their names. The following names hold deep significance and diverse cultural associations from ancient tradition to modern diversities. Do take a look at our list and choose what you like best for your little Czech prince.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Michael		Boy	Who is like God?
Sebastian		Boy	From Sebaste; Venerable; Exalted
Richard		Boy	Brave ruler; Mighty king; Firm ruler
Lukas		Boy	Illumination; Light
Milan		Boy	Gracious; Dear; Middle of the plain
Luciano		Boy	Light; Shining
Jonas		Boy	Dove; God is gracious
Lucian		Boy	Light; Illumination
Bruno		Boy	Armor; Protection; Burnished; Polished; Brown
Marcel		Boy	Belonging to Mars; Roman god of war; Male
Dominik		Boy	Belonging to the Lord; Our Lord
Bernard		Boy	Brave bear; Strong
Oskar		Boy	God's spear; Deer's friend
Leopold		Boy	Brave and bold people; Lion
Denis		Boy	Follower of Dionysius; Of Zeus;
Marek		Boy	Warlike; Dedicated to Mars; Rebellious; Sea of bitterness
Augustin		Boy	Magnificient; Respected; Venerable; Exalted
Jakub		Boy	Holder of the heel; Supplanter; May God protect
Cyril		Boy	Lord; Master
Kamil		Boy	Perfect; He who is perfect; A youth employed in religious services
Boris		Boy	Snow leopard; Wolf
Rigo		Boy	Famous ruler; Thrush; Blackbird; Powerful king
Eduard		Boy	Rich guard
Hubert		Boy	Bright heart; Mind-bright; Shining intellect
Laszlo		Boy	To rule; Glory
Pavel		Boy	Small; Humble
Artis		Boy	Stone; Bear; Bold; Strong
Igor		Boy	Warrior; Army of the Germanic god Yngvi
Ivo		Boy	Yew wood; Archer
Milos		Boy	A person full of grace; The dearest of all
Andrej		Boy	Masculine; Manly; Courageous; Virility
Bohdan		Boy	Given by God
Vladislav		Boy	Glorious rule
Archimedes		Boy	Master planner; Cunning master
Savino		Boy	One of the Sabines
Jarek		Boy	Fierce; Strong
Adolf		Boy	Noble wolf
Miroslav		Boy	Peace; World; Glory
Patrik		Boy	A noble patrician
Duron		Boy	Farmer; Round
Keval		Boy	The only; Mere; Simply; Blacksmith
Tabor		Boy	Mt. Tabor, a mountain in Nazareth; Navel; A height; An encampment
Ondrej		Boy	Human warrior or a mannish soldier
Alois		Boy	Famous Warrior
Pistol		Unisex	Whistle; A firearm
Benedikt		Boy	Happy; Blessed
Dusan		Boy	Soul; Spirit
Damek		Boy	A tamer; Man; To be red; To make; Earth
Matej		Boy	God's gift
Koehn		Boy	Daring and experienced counsel
Radek		Boy	Happy; Willing; Glory
Stanislav		Boy	He who is destined to become glorious and famous
Jasek		Boy	God is gracious
Janus		Boy	Gateway; Archway; Gate to heaven; God is gracious
Karel		Boy	Strong; Manly; Masculine; Army
Matyas		Boy	A gift from the God
Kyril		Boy	Lordly
Rudolf		Boy	Famous wolf
Roam		Unisex	Swords made of the finest Indian steel; Horn; The wicked one
Tibor		Boy	Of Tibur
Vyacheslav		Boy	Greater glory
Stas		Boy	Stand; Become glory
Fiala		Girl	Violet
Gustav		Boy	Staff of the Geats
Matias		Boy	Gift of Yahweh
Max		Boy	The greatest
Archa		Boy	Ark; Arch; Harpoon
Kolar		Boy	Occupational name derived from the Slavic kolar meaning cartwright; Wheelwright
Medard		Boy	Good; Brave; Hardy; A variant of Medardo
Bohumil		Boy	He who is dear to the God
Bohuslav		Boy	The God's glory
Boleslav		Boy	One who has the greater glory
Brencis		Boy	Crown
Cada		Boy	Smoke; A person with dark skin
Cestmir		Boy	Honour; Famous; Great
Dalibor		Boy	Distance to fight
Damik		Boy	One who is from Earth
Dobromir		Boy	Good Fame; one who keeps prestige and peace
Dobroslav		Boy	Good glory
Dusa		Boy	A spirit; Creative beings
Frantisek		Boy	A free individual
Jaroslav		Boy	Fierce; Glory; Energetic
Jezek		Boy	Tiny nocturnal mammal
Juraj		Boy	Farmer; Earthworker
Kalal		Boy	Woodcutter
Ladislav		Boy	To rule; Glory
Lojza		Boy	Warrior of big fame
Lubomir		Boy	Lover of the peace
Oldrich		Boy	One who is pleasing in appearance specially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
Otik		Boy	A rich and wealthy individual
Otmar		Boy	Fame and wealth; Fame and fortune
Otokars		Boy	A wealthy and rich individual
Bohdanko		Boy	God's gift
Ctibor		Boy	Honour, Battle
Havel		Boy	Rooster
Libor		Boy	Free
Mikula		Boy	Victory of the people
Radko		Boy	Happy; Willing
Bogumir		Boy	Derived from the elements bogu which means God and meru, which means great
Vojtech		Boy	Eager war

Infographic: Elegant Czech Names For Boys

Czech baby names often come from Czech and Slavic roots due to their united religious legacy. Czech naming conventions also include German history, mythology, nature, and spirituality while adapting to modern influences. Uncover the identity, heritage, and aspirations that go into Czech baby boy names with the following infographic. You can also save it for later use.

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