What is a popular Slovak name?

Male names such as Jozef, Jan, and Peter and female names such as Maria, Anna, and Zuzana are popular Slovak names.

What are the origins of Slovak baby names, and how have they evolved?

In Slovakia, names come from various sources of origin. They can be Slavic names with origins before Christianity, like Dobromil. Christian names are also common, often inspired by saints, such as Vojtech. Names of past kings and rulers, like Ladislav, are another category. There are also modern names, like Lukas, and names from ethnic minorities living in Slovakia, like Béla. Traditionally, choosing a given name for a newborn from within the family was popular, with grandparents names being particularly favored. Although this practice is less common nowadays, it is still widely observed, especially in rural areas.

Are there any popular middle names or nicknames used in Slovakia?

Slovaks usually don’t engage in middle names. In Slovakia, many given names have shorter versions or nicknames used informally. These shortened names are often derived from the original name. For instance, Slavomír becomes Slavo, Vojtech becomes Vojto, and Alexandra becomes Saša. However, older traditional names have unique shortened forms that differ from the original, like Štefan becoming Victor or Pišta. These traditional shortened forms are becoming less common in everyday use.

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25 Slovak Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With D

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Dominik	Boy	Belonging to the Lord; Our Lord
Danica	Girl	Morning star; Venus
Danae	Girl	Mother of Perseus
Denis	Boy	Follower of Dionysius; Of Zeus;
Duron	Boy	Farmer; Round
Dusan	Boy	Soul; Spirit
Dominika	Girl	Belonging to the Lord
Denisa	Girl	Alternate name of Dionysius; Of Zeus
Dorota	Girl	Gift of God
Dagmar	Girl	Day maid; Powerful; Day; Maiden

Deveny	Unisex	Young girl
Dalibor	Boy	Distance to fight
Dalek	Boy	Far away
Daleka	Girl	Distant battle
Dalenka	Girl	Distant battle; A form of Daleka
Dalibora	Girl	Distant battle
Dalka	Girl	Distant battle
Dobromil	Boy	Kind; Gracious
Drahoslav	Boy	Precious glory
Drahoslava	Girl	Precious glory

Dusanek	Boy	Soul; Spirit
Dusanka	Girl	Soul; Spirit
Dusek	Boy	Soul; Spirit
Duska	Girl	Soul or spirit
Danka	Unisex	A diminutive name; God is my judge

Infographic: Popular Slovak Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With D

When you choose a baby name for your bundle of joy, you want it to reflect a meaningful story while fitting their personality. The perfect name may sound elegant, connect to nature, or represent deep-seated traits your family values. Our infographic below contains a compilation of some Slovak Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With D, perfect for your little one.

Slovak Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With D(infographic)

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