The former country of Czechoslovakia had a traditional naming heritage, and the peaceful split in 1993 into the Czech Republic and Slovakia continued this tradition. The two countries have very similar languages (Czech and Slovak) that came from the Slavic language. If you have Czech or Slovak ancestry or are looking for a fun and different baby name, come see our list of very unique Slavic names for baby boys and baby girls!

Have you considered the importance of syllables when searching for a baby name? While you may not have been that interested in the art of syllabics when you studied poetry in high school, syllables, believe it or not, make your everyday life sound extraordinary. This language technique is something every parent-to-be should take a few moments to consider before selecting a baby name. How you choose to interact with or ignore syllabics can give your child a melodic name or just a jumble of cumbersome proper nouns.

Russian names have a rich tradition. Prior to the Russian Revolution in 1917, names were heavily influenced by the Russian Orthodox Church, including names of favorite saints. Upon the introduction of communism, the government encouraged parents to choose new names to suggest that the country was taking a new direction. Traditional names still persisted, and combined with more modern names, you will find a large variety of uniquely Russian names for your baby!

Are you looking for an Icelandic name for your new baby? From this not-so-icy Nordic island comes a bevy of beautiful and unique names. Come find names like Svana and Hinrik -- and even more in our collection of Icelandic baby names for boys and girls!