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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29 Slovak Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With M

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Milan	Boy	Gracious; Dear; Middle of the plain
Marcel	Boy	Belonging to Mars; Roman god of war; Male
Milena	Girl	Gracious; Dear
Martina	Girl	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike
Marcela	Girl	Dedicated to Mars; Roman God Mars; Young warrior
Marek	Boy	Warlike; Dedicated to Mars; Rebellious; Sea of bitterness
Michal	Girl	Who is like God?; Brook
Milos	Boy	A person full of grace; The dearest of all
Mickayla	Girl	Who is like God?
Miroslav	Boy	Peace; World; Glory

Magda	Girl	From Magdala; Tower
Matej	Boy	God's gift
Mato	Boy	Gift of Yahweh
Margareta	Girl	Pearl
Marika	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child
Michayla	Girl	Who is like God?
Mirra	Girl	Wonderful; Ocean; Sea; Peace; Myrrh
Mical	Boy	Brook; Who is like God?
Milada	Girl	Gracious; Dear; Young
Mirka	Girl	Peace; World; Glory; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love

Micheala	Girl	Who is like God?
Matta	Boy	Gift of Yahweh; Trees or shrubs; Pearl; Reed mat
Miroslava	Boy	Grandfather
Madlenka	Girl	Of Magdala
Matous	Boy	Gift of God
Miloslav	Boy	Favor or glory
Miloslava	Girl	Favor or glory
Mstislav	Boy	Vengeance or glory
Metod	Boy	Slovene form of Methodius, meaning method

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

Slovak Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With M are a beautiful blend of cultural values and traditions. In addition to being deeply meaningful, they carry stories of heritage and hopes for the future. Our infographic below shares some charming choices that are distinct, elegant, and timeless. Explore the list to find a name that would be an added gem to your child's shining personality. Share this infographic with other expecting parents and help them find a rare jewel for their children.

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

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