Some parents have a name picked out before their child is even born, whereas others wait until the baby is here, but it's fair to say that finding the perfect name for your upcoming arrival can be incredibly exciting but also a little intimidating.
If you still are still undecided, you certainly aren't alone, but our list of the top 100 Lithuanian names might help you in your choice. All of the names in this list originate from Lithuania, a European country steeped in history and culture with the Lithuanian language being one of the oldest and most pure derivations of the Indo-Europeans.
In Lithuania, baby girl names usually have an –a or –e suffix whereas names typically end in as, is, us, ar, and ys to indicate that they are male. Interestingly, in ancient times the Lithuanians, like many other peoples, had no last names, only single names that usually consisted of two stems and may have had a noble or majestic meaning such as Visvaldas meaning 'ruling everything' and formed from vis (everything) and valdas (ruling).
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Liudvikas- means ‘famous warrior' which is ideal if you want a Lithuanian name with a medieval vibe.
Laima - meaning 'goddess of fortune'.
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Aidas (m) - meaning 'echo'.
Jurgis (m) - after Jurgis Mačiūnas who was Lithuanian-American artist and founding member of Fluxus; an international community of creatives.
Tavas (m) - has roots in Hebrew and means 'peacock'.
Krystupas - meaning ‘follower of Christ’, this is a great choice is you want a name related to faith.
Anatolijus- meaning ‘from the east’.
Adelyte - of German origin meaning ‘of good humour.’
Rasa (f) - meaning 'dew'.
Jurgis - originating from the name George, this Lithuanian name refers to a gorgeous person.
Sigis - the short form of Sigismundus, this name has German origins and means 'victory'.
Eglė (f) - is a popular female name in Lithuania meaning 'spruce'.
Leonas (m) - meaning 'lion', is considered a royal and masculine Lithuanian moniker.
Ugne (f) - a Lithuanian girl's name for girls that meaning ‘fire.’
Mikalojus (m) - After the Lithuanian painter, composer and writer Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis.
Dalia (f) -Dalia Grybauskaitė was the first female Lithuanian president.
Konstantinas - is a philosophical Lithuanian name that means ‘constant’.
Arvydas (m) - after the legendary Lithuanian basketballer Arvydas Sabonis.
Svajonė - meaning 'dream'.
Vaiva - with a Baltic origin, this well-liked Lithuanian name means ‘giving life.’
Mindaugas (m) - a Lithuanian ruler during the 13th century, this is quite a well-known boy's name.
Gediminas (m) - Lithuanian in origin, it was the name of the Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1315 until his death.
Gabija - is the spirit of the fire in Lithuanian mythology.
Paulinus - meaning ‘little one’.
Simonas (m) -Simonas Daukantas was a Lithuanian scientist and historian.
Viktorija - meaning 'triumphant'.
Fabius (m) - meaning 'bean'. Historically, it was a Roman family name, indicating that they grew and sold the crop.
Dovydas (m)- The Lithuanian form of David which means beloved and is of Biblical Hebrew origin.
Benas - derived from Ben and meaning ‘son of a south hand’.
Rozalija (f) - derived from the Latin name Rosalia, this Lithuanian name means ‘rose.’
Ramunas - this name comes from Lithuanian word ramus, meaning ‘calm.’
Rytas (m) - meaning ‘morning.’
Saulė (f) - meaning 'Sun', is a solar goddess in Lithuanian and Latvian mythology.
Galeti - An old Lithuanian name meaning ‘one who is able’.
Justas, Origin: Latin
Žydrūnas (m) - Žydrūnas Savickas is one of the world's greatest strongmen and the only modern competitor to have won every major strongman competition.
Waldemar - from a German word meaning ‘power’.
Elijah (m) - of Hebrew origin and meaning ‘Yahweh is God', it is a biblical name for a baby boy.
Terese (f) - A popular name, it is the Lithuanian version of Teresa, is originally Greek and means 'reaper'.
Aldona - the name of a 14th-century Polish queen who was also a princess of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
Regina (f) - one of the traditional Lithuanian saint names. If you think it sounds regal then you are correct as the name means ‘queen’.
Irena (f) - derived from Irene.
Audra (f) - meaning 'storm' is a form of Audrey and is pronounced 'AW-druh'.
Malone (m) - meaning ‘Grace from God.
Antanas (m) - Equivalent to the name Anthony.
Gelynas (m) - meaning ‘flower garden’, it is a Lithuanian boy's name that differs from the other, more masculine names on this list.
Aušra (f) - meaning 'dawn'.
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Waldemar, Meaning: famous ruler Origin: German
Rūta (f) -after Rūta Meilutytė who is a retired Lithuanian swimmer and Olympic gold medalist.
Daiva (f) - a revered Lithuanian saint, this name means ‘destiny.’
Violeta (f) - after the world-famous Lithuanian opera singer Violeta Urmana.
Vėjas (m) - meaning 'wind'.
Martyna - of Latin origin, this name in Lithuanian means 'warrior'.
Vandeny (m) -means 'the ocean'
Smilte (f) - meaning ‘sandwort’ in the Lithuanian language, it refers to flowering plants and is a variation of the English name, Smile.
Eolas - meaning 'knowledge'.
Urte - meaning 'handy with a sword'.
Biruta (f) - with Latvian roots, this name means 'snow' which is perfect for a winter baby.
Dovile - meaning 'hope giver'.
Oskaras (m) -after Oskaras Koršunovas, a famous Lithuanian theatre director.
Austėja - from the ancient bee goddess from Lithuania's Baltic myth. Meaning 'to weave' in Lithuanian.
Adomas, Origin: Lithuanian
Vincas (m) -after Vincas Grybas who was one of the influential early monumental Lithuanian sculptors.
Azuolas (m) - a popular name in Lithuania meaning 'oak'.
Darius - originating from Old Persian and meaning ‘protector and upholder of good’.
Andrius (m)- Andrius Mamontovas is a Lithuanian rock musician and founding member of the band Foje.
Jogaila (m) - meaning 'a strong rider'.
Alexandras - meaning 'defender of mankind'.
Beata - this name appears in several cultures and languages and means 'blessed'.
