Are you looking for an exotic baby name, such as a Romanian name, for your baby girl or boy? In the 2nd century, the European country that is now known as modern-day Romania originated when a kingdom called Dacia was turned into a Roman province. The Romanian language evolved at that time from a mix of native tongues and Latin, and is a Romance Language. The following invasions by Slavic and Germanic tribes left their mark on the language as well as the names that are still popular today. Check out our collection of Romanian baby names and their meanings!

Romanian baby names have a variety of different origins -- Latin, Greek, German, Hungarian and Slavic, as well as names that are borrowed from neighboring countries. As Romania has a large Catholic population, many names reflect popular saints as well as important historical figures.

The names we have listed here are popularly used in Romania today.

Romanian Names for Baby Girls

Adela: This name was a nickname (or short form) of names beginning with a Germanic name element meaning "noble," and is now used as an independent given name.

Alina: This name is a short form of the name Adelina.

Anca: This Romanian name is a version of Ana.

Aurelia: This name is an old Roman name and is the feminine version of Aurelius.

Bianca: This is the Italian version of Blance and is used in Romania.

Brāndusa: This Romanian name means "crocus."

Beatrix: This name comes from the Latin language and means "she who brings happiness."

Brigita: This is the Romanian version of the Gaelic name Birgitta, which means "strength."

Camelia: This is the Romanian version of the name Camellia, which comes from a flowering shrub.

Carmen: This is the old Spanish version of Carmel which comes from a Latin word meaning "song."

Dorota: This is the Romanian form of Dorothea, which is a Greek name meaning "gift of God."

Elena: This is the Romanian version of the Green name Helene, which means "light." Another version is Lenuta.

Elisabeta: The Romanian form of the classic and popular Elizabeth, this name means "God is my oath."

Ioana: This name is very popular in Romania, and is the feminine version of Ioan, which in turn is the Romanian version of the name John. Another version of this name is Oana.

Irina: Another popular name in Romania, this name comes from a Greek name meaning "peace."

Luminita: This name means "little light."

Magda: This name is a short version of Magdalena.

Marta: This is a version of Martha.

Mihaela: This name is the Romanian (and feminine) version of Michael.

Petronela: This is the Romanian version of Petronilla.

Rahela: This is the Romanian form of the name Rachel.

Reveka: This is the Romanian verison of the name Rebecca.

Viorica: This is the Romanian version of the German name Friederike, which means "ruler of peace."

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Romanian Names for Baby Boys

Alexandru: This is the Romanian version of the name Alexander.

Andrei: This is the form of Andrew used in Romania.

Bela: This Hungarian name may be a form of the name Albert.

Bodgan: This Slavic name means "given by God."

Cezar: This is the Romanian name of Caesar.

Ciprian: This is the Romanian version of the name Cyprianus.

Cristofor: This is the Romanian form of Christopher.

Dominik: This name comes from the Latin name Dominicus.

Emil: This German name comes from a Latin word that means "emulating."

Fane: This Romanian name means Stefan.

Gheorghe: This is the Romanian version of the name George, which means "earth" and "to work."

Ioan: This is the Romanian version of the popular name John, which means "God's gracious gift."

Mihai: This is the Romanian version of the name Michael. Another version is Mihail.

Mircea: This Slavic name means "peace."

Petar: This is the Romanian version of the name Peter, which is a Latin name that means "rock, stone."

Serghei: This is the Romanian version of the name Sergey.

Toma: This is the Romanian form of the name Thomas, which means "a twin."

Vasile: This is the Romanian version of the name Basil, which means "king."

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When choosing a Romanian name for your baby, you have many wonderful and unique names to pick from!

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