Czech Baby Names & Their Meanings
Explore beautiful Czech baby names for girls and boys, from traditional Slavic favourites to modern names loved across Czechia today. Browse meanings, pronunciation guidance and names inspired by faith, strength, nature and Czech heritage.
Beautiful Czech Names to Consider
Viktorie
A strong and elegant name meaning victory.
Eliška
A classic Czech name with a long history of popularity.
Anežka
A distinctly Czech form associated with purity and holiness.
Jakub
An enduring Czech favourite that has led the boys' rankings for many years.
Vojtěch
A traditional Slavic name commonly interpreted as joyful warrior.
Václav
A historic Czech name strongly associated with Czech heritage.
Popular Baby Names in Czechia
The Czech Statistical Office publishes official annual statistics on names chosen for newborn babies.
Leading Girls' Names
- 1. Viktorie
- 2. Eliška
- 3. Sofie
- 4. Anna
- 5. Amálie
Leading Boys' Names
- 1. Jakub
- 2. Matyáš
- 3. Jan
- 4. Adam
- 5. Matěj
Source: Czech Statistical Office — official baby-name statistics ↗
Understanding Czech Baby Names
Czech forms of familiar names
Many international names have established Czech forms, such as Kateřina, Lukáš, Tomáš, František and Antonín. Others such as Vojtěch, Václav and Anežka feel especially tied to Czech heritage.
Diacritics matter
Czech uses accents and letters such as č, š, ř, ž, ě, á, é, í, ó, ú, ů and ý. They are part of correct spelling and often change pronunciation.
The famous Czech ř
The letter ř has no exact English equivalent. It combines an r-like sound with a soft zh-like quality.
Traditional and international choices
Classic Czech names remain popular while international choices such as Oliver, Sofia, Matteo and Theodor have also been gaining ground.
Browse Czech Baby Names
Search by name, meaning or origin, then narrow the directory by gender or style.
Viktorie
GirlPronunciation: VIK-toh-ree-eh
Victory
Eliška
GirlPronunciation: EH-lish-kah
Pledged to God
Sofie
GirlPronunciation: SO-fee-eh
Wisdom
Anna
GirlPronunciation: AN-nah
Grace
Amálie
GirlPronunciation: ah-MAH-lee-eh
Hardworking
Tereza
GirlPronunciation: TEH-reh-zah
Classic Czech name
Rozálie
GirlPronunciation: roh-ZAH-lee-eh
Rose
Adéla
GirlPronunciation: ah-DEH-lah
Noble
Natálie
GirlPronunciation: nah-TAH-lee-eh
Born at Christmas
Karolína
GirlPronunciation: kah-roh-LEE-nah
Free woman
Kristýna
GirlPronunciation: kris-TEE-nah
Follower of Christ
Barbora
GirlPronunciation: BAR-boh-rah
Classic Czech name
Kateřina
GirlPronunciation: kah-TEH-rzhi-nah
Pure
Lucie
GirlPronunciation: LOO-tsee-eh
Light
Veronika
GirlPronunciation: veh-roh-NEE-kah
True image
Markéta
GirlPronunciation: MAR-keh-tah
Pearl
Nikola
GirlPronunciation: NEE-koh-lah
Victory of the people
Klára
GirlPronunciation: KLAH-rah
Bright and clear
Valerie
GirlPronunciation: VAH-leh-ree-eh
Strong
Nela
GirlPronunciation: NEH-lah
Shining light
Ema
GirlPronunciation: EH-mah
Whole or universal
Stella
GirlPronunciation: STEL-lah
Star
Lara
GirlPronunciation: LAH-rah
Cheerful
Sofia
GirlPronunciation: SO-fee-ah
Wisdom
Anežka
GirlPronunciation: AH-nesh-kah
Pure or holy
Marie
GirlPronunciation: MAH-ree-eh
Beloved
Jana
GirlPronunciation: YAH-nah
God is gracious
Petra
GirlPronunciation: PEH-trah
Rock
Michaela
GirlPronunciation: mee-KHAH-eh-lah
Who is like God?
Lenka
GirlPronunciation: LEN-kah
Light
Iveta
GirlPronunciation: EE-veh-tah
Yew
Zuzana
GirlPronunciation: ZOO-zah-nah
Lily
Alena
GirlPronunciation: AH-leh-nah
Bright or shining
Dagmar
GirlPronunciation: DAG-mar
Traditional Czech name
Jitka
GirlPronunciation: YIT-kah
Traditional Czech name
Libuše
GirlPronunciation: LIH-boo-sheh
Beloved
Božena
GirlPronunciation: BOH-zheh-nah
Blessed
Vlasta
GirlPronunciation: VLAS-tah
Homeland
Radka
GirlPronunciation: RAT-kah
Happy or willing
Milada
GirlPronunciation: MIH-lah-dah
Dear and gracious
Jakub
BoyPronunciation: YAH-koob
Supplanter
Matyáš
BoyPronunciation: MAH-tyahsh
Gift of God
Jan
BoyPronunciation: YAN
God is gracious
Adam
BoyPronunciation: AH-dam
Man or earth
Matěj
BoyPronunciation: MAH-tyay
Gift of God
David
BoyPronunciation: DAH-veet
Beloved
Vojtěch
BoyPronunciation: VOY-tyekh
Joyful warrior
Oliver
BoyPronunciation: OH-lee-ver
Olive tree
Filip
BoyPronunciation: FEE-lip
Friend of horses
Tomáš
BoyPronunciation: TOH-mahsh
Twin
Jonáš
BoyPronunciation: YOH-nahsh
Dove
Martin
BoyPronunciation: MAR-teen
Dedicated to Mars
Lukáš
BoyPronunciation: LOO-kahsh
Light-giving
Daniel
BoyPronunciation: DAH-nee-el
God is my judge
Dominik
BoyPronunciation: DOH-mee-neek
Belonging to the Lord
Michal
BoyPronunciation: MEE-khal
Who is like God?
Petr
BoyPronunciation: PEH-tr
Rock
Jiří
BoyPronunciation: YIR-zhee
Farmer
Ondřej
BoyPronunciation: ON-drzhay
Brave or manly
Šimon
BoyPronunciation: SHEE-mon
He has heard
Tobiáš
BoyPronunciation: TOH-bee-ahsh
God is good
Samuel
BoyPronunciation: SAH-moo-el
God has heard
Sebastian
BoyPronunciation: seh-BAS-tee-an
Venerable
Theodor
BoyPronunciation: TEH-oh-dor
Gift of God
Matteo
BoyPronunciation: MAH-teh-oh
Gift of God
Josef
BoyPronunciation: YOH-sef
God will add
Pavel
BoyPronunciation: PAH-vel
Small or humble
Karel
BoyPronunciation: KAH-rel
Free man
Marek
BoyPronunciation: MAH-rek
Dedicated to Mars
Radek
BoyPronunciation: RAH-dek
Happy or willing
Zdeněk
BoyPronunciation: ZDEH-nyek
Glory or renown
Miroslav
BoyPronunciation: MEE-roh-slahv
Peace and glory
Jaroslav
BoyPronunciation: YAH-roh-slahv
Fierce glory
Václav
BoyPronunciation: VAHTS-lahv
Greater glory
Bohuslav
BoyPronunciation: BOH-hoo-slahv
God's glory
František
BoyPronunciation: FRAN-tee-shek
Free man
Antonín
BoyPronunciation: AN-toh-neen
Priceless
Oldřich
BoyPronunciation: OL-drzhikh
Prosperous ruler
Ladislav
BoyPronunciation: LAH-dee-slahv
Glorious ruler
Czech Baby Name FAQs
What are the most popular baby names in Czechia?
The Czech Statistical Office reported Viktorie as the most popular girls' name and Jakub as the most popular boys' name for babies born in 2025. Eliška and Matyáš ranked second, while Sofie and Jan ranked third.
Did Viktorie recently become the most popular Czech girls' name?
Yes. Viktorie became the most popular girls' name for the first time in 2025, overtaking Eliška after thirteen years at number one.
Do Czech names use special letters?
Yes. Czech uses letters and diacritics such as č, š, ř, ž, ě, á, é, í, ó, ú, ů and ý. These marks are part of correct spelling and affect pronunciation.
How is the Czech letter ř pronounced?
Ř is a distinctive Czech sound without a direct English equivalent. A simple English guide approximates it as a blend between an r and a zh sound.
Are traditional Czech names still used?
Yes. Names such as Jan, Vojtěch, Matěj, Václav, František, Eliška, Kateřina and Anežka remain recognisably Czech alongside international names.
Can Cotton Cuddles personalise Czech baby names?
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