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Lithuanian Baby Names

Discover beautiful Lithuanian baby names for girls and boys, from current favourites such as Sofija, Liepa, Markas and Jonas to distinctive Baltic names including Austėja, Gabija, Ąžuolas and Vytautas.

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Lithuanian names to discover
Liepa Linden tree · Girl
Austėja Lithuanian mythology · Girl
Ąžuolas Oak tree · Boy
Vytautas Historic Lithuanian name · Boy
Names from the Baltic

Discover Lithuanian Baby Names

Lithuanian names combine one of Europe's oldest surviving Indo-European languages with centuries of Baltic history, nature, mythology and international influence.

Some names feel immediately familiar to English-speaking families in Australia, including Sofija, Emilija, Jonas, Lukas and Markas. Others are unmistakably Lithuanian.

Names such as Liepa, Austėja, Gabija, Saulė, Ąžuolas, Vytautas and Mindaugas give parents a way to explore Lithuania's distinctive linguistic and cultural heritage.

Distinctively Lithuanian

Lithuanian Names with a Strong Cultural Connection

Beyond today's international favourites, Lithuania has many names rooted in Baltic language, landscape, mythology and history.

Liepa

A Lithuanian word-name meaning linden tree. It is also among Lithuania's current popular girls' names.

Austėja

A distinctly Lithuanian feminine name associated with Austėja, a figure connected with bees in Lithuanian mythology.

Gabija

A Lithuanian feminine name associated with fire and the hearth in Baltic mythology.

Saulė

The Lithuanian word for sun, and also the name associated with the sun figure in Baltic tradition.

Ąžuolas

The Lithuanian word for oak tree. A strong nature name that also appears among today's popular boys' names.

Vytautas

A historic Lithuanian masculine name strongly associated with Vytautas the Great, Grand Duke of Lithuania.

Mindaugas

One of Lithuania's best-known historic names, associated with King Mindaugas.

Gediminas

A traditional Lithuanian masculine name with a strong historical association through Grand Duke Gediminas.

Pronunciation guide

How to Pronounce Lithuanian Names

Lithuanian spelling is relatively systematic, but several letters are unfamiliar to English speakers. These simple approximations can help when exploring names.

č Approximately “ch” as in church.
š Approximately “sh” as in shoe.
ž Similar to the “s” sound in measure.
j Usually sounds like English “y” in yes.
c Approximately “ts”, rather than English hard c.
ė A distinct Lithuanian vowel, roughly a long/close “eh”.
ū A long “oo”-type vowel.
ą ę į ų Historically nasal vowels; in modern Lithuanian they indicate particular long vowel qualities.
Pronunciation note: English approximations are only a guide. Lithuanian also has variable word stress and distinctions in vowel length and accent that cannot always be represented neatly with English spelling.
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Browse Lithuanian Baby Names

Search Lithuanian names for girls and boys and explore current favourites, traditional names, nature-inspired choices and historic Lithuanian names.

Adelė

Girl

Approx: ah-deh-LEH

Lithuanian form of Adele, traditionally associated with noble.

Popular Now

Agnė

Girl

Approx: AG-neh

Lithuanian form related to Agnes, traditionally associated with pure.

Traditional

Aistė

Girl

Approx: EYE-steh

A distinctly Lithuanian feminine name associated with the historic Baltic Aesti.

Traditional

Akvilė

Girl

Approx: ak-VEE-leh

A Lithuanian feminine name with a long-established local form.

Traditional

Amelija

Girl

Approx: ah-meh-LEE-yah

Lithuanian form of Amelia and one of Lithuania's current favourite girls' names.

Popular Now

Aušra

Girl

Approx: OW-shrah

Lithuanian word-name meaning dawn.

Nature

Austėja

Girl

Approx: ow-STAY-yah

A Lithuanian name associated with bees through Baltic mythology.

Mythology

Birutė

Girl

Approx: bee-ROO-teh

A historic Lithuanian feminine name strongly associated with medieval Lithuania.

Historic

Dalia

Girl

Approx: DAH-lyah

A well-established Lithuanian feminine name.

Traditional

Eglė

Girl

Approx: eg-LEH

Lithuanian word for spruce tree, also famous in Lithuanian folklore.

Nature & Folklore

Elena

Girl

Approx: eh-LEH-nah

An international classic also popular with Lithuanian parents.

Popular Now

Emilija

Girl

Approx: eh-mee-LEE-yah

Lithuanian form of Emilia and a current favourite.

Popular Now

Gabija

Girl

Approx: gah-BEE-yah

A Lithuanian name associated with fire and the hearth in Baltic mythology.

Mythology

Gintarė

Girl

Approx: gin-tah-REH

Feminine form related to Lithuanian gintaras, meaning amber.

Traditional

Ieva

Girl

Approx: YEH-vah

Lithuanian form of Eve.

Traditional

Izabelė

Girl

Approx: ee-zah-BEH-leh

Lithuanian form of Isabel and one of the current Top 10 choices.

Popular Now

Jorė

Girl

Approx: yo-REH

A Lithuanian name with Baltic cultural and springtime associations.

Nature & Culture

Julija

Girl

Approx: yoo-LEE-yah

Lithuanian form of Julia.

International

Kotryna

Girl

Approx: ko-TREE-nah

Lithuanian form related to Katherine.

Traditional

Lėja

Girl

Approx: LAY-yah

A short international-style name currently popular in Lithuania.

Popular Now

Liepa

Girl

Approx: LYEH-pah

Lithuanian word meaning linden tree.

Nature · Popular Now

Luknė

Girl

Approx: look-NEH

A distinctly Lithuanian feminine name.

Lithuanian Favourite

Miglė

Girl

Approx: mig-LEH

Lithuanian word-name associated with mist.

Nature

Neringa

Girl

Approx: neh-RING-gah

A Lithuanian name closely associated with the Curonian Spit and Lithuanian legend.

Lithuanian Heritage

Olivija

Girl

Approx: oh-LEE-vee-yah

Lithuanian form of Olivia and a current Top 10 name.

Popular Now

Rasa

Girl

Approx: RAH-sah

Lithuanian word meaning dew.

Nature

Rūta

Girl

Approx: ROO-tah

Lithuanian name associated with the rue plant, important in Lithuanian tradition.

Nature & Tradition

Saulė

Girl

Approx: sow-LEH

Lithuanian word for sun.

Nature & Mythology

Sofija

Girl

Approx: so-FEE-yah

Lithuanian form of Sophia, traditionally associated with wisdom.

#1 Girl · 2026 First Half

Ugnė

Girl

Approx: oog-NEH

A Lithuanian name connected with fire.

Nature

Vakarė

Girl

Approx: vah-kah-REH

A Lithuanian feminine name associated with evening.

Nature

Viltė

Girl

Approx: VIL-teh

A Lithuanian name associated with hope.

Traditional

Živilė

Girl

Approx: zhee-VEE-leh

A distinctive Lithuanian feminine name.

Traditional

Adomas

Boy

Approx: AH-do-mas

Lithuanian form of Adam and a current Top 10 name.

Popular Now

Algirdas

Boy

Approx: al-GEER-das

A historic Lithuanian name associated with Grand Duke Algirdas.

Historic

Ąžuolas

Boy

Approx: AH-zhoo-oh-las

Lithuanian word meaning oak tree.

Nature · Popular Now

Benas

Boy

Approx: BEH-nas

A familiar Lithuanian masculine name and current favourite.

Popular Now

Dainius

Boy

Approx: DYE-nyus

A traditional Lithuanian masculine name associated with song and singing.

Traditional

Dominykas

Boy

Approx: do-MEE-nee-kas

Lithuanian form of Dominic.

International

Gediminas

Boy

Approx: geh-dee-MEE-nas

Historic Lithuanian name associated with Grand Duke Gediminas.

Historic

Gintaras

Boy

Approx: GIN-tah-ras

Lithuanian word meaning amber, a material closely associated with the Baltic region.

Baltic Nature

Herkus

Boy

Approx: HER-koos

A Baltic-region masculine name now among Lithuania's current Top 10.

Popular Now

Jokūbas

Boy

Approx: yo-KOO-bas

Lithuanian form of Jacob.

Popular Now

Jonas

Boy

Approx: YOH-nas

A long-established Lithuanian form of John and a current favourite.

#2 Boy · 2026 First Half

Joris

Boy

Approx: YO-ris

A short masculine name used in Lithuania.

Lithuanian Usage

Kajus

Boy

Approx: KAI-yoos

Lithuanian form associated with the classical name Gaius/Caius.

International

Leonas

Boy

Approx: LEH-oh-nas

Lithuanian form related to Leo/Leon and a current Top 10 name.

Popular Now

Lukas

Boy

Approx: LOO-kas

Lithuanian form of Lucas/Luke.

International

Markas

Boy

Approx: MAR-kas

Lithuanian form related to Mark/Marcus and Lithuania's leading boys' name in the first half of 2026.

#1 Boy · 2026 First Half

Matas

Boy

Approx: MAH-tas

Lithuanian form related to Matthew and a current Top 10 choice.

Popular Now

Mindaugas

Boy

Approx: min-DOW-gas

Historic Lithuanian name associated with King Mindaugas.

Historic

Motiejus

Boy

Approx: mo-TYEH-yoos

Traditional Lithuanian form related to Matthew.

Traditional

Nojus

Boy

Approx: NOH-yoos

Lithuanian form of Noah and a current Top 10 choice.

Popular Now

Paulius

Boy

Approx: POW-lyoos

Lithuanian form of Paul.

Traditional

Rokas

Boy

Approx: ROH-kas

A well-established Lithuanian masculine form related to Roch/Rocco traditions.

Lithuanian Usage

Saulius

Boy

Approx: SOW-lyoos

A familiar Lithuanian masculine name.

Traditional

Tauras

Boy

Approx: TOW-ras

Lithuanian name associated with the aurochs/bull.

Nature

Tomas

Boy

Approx: TOH-mas

Lithuanian form of Thomas.

International

Vaidotas

Boy

Approx: vai-DOH-tas

A traditional Lithuanian masculine name with historic roots.

Historic

Vytautas

Boy

Approx: VEE-tow-tas

One of Lithuania's most recognisable historic names, associated with Vytautas the Great.

Historic

Žygimantas

Boy

Approx: zhee-gee-MAN-tas

A traditional Lithuanian royal and historic name.

Historic

Žilvinas

Boy

Approx: ZHIL-vee-nas

A distinctly Lithuanian masculine name strongly associated with Lithuanian folklore.

Folklore
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Names & culture

Lithuanian Naming Traditions

Lithuania's naming landscape reflects Baltic heritage, Christian traditions, historical figures, nature and increasingly international influences.

Baltic Heritage

Names such as Austėja, Gabija, Saulė, Ąžuolas, Mindaugas and Vytautas provide especially strong connections with Lithuanian language, mythology, landscape or history.

Lithuanian Forms of International Names

Many familiar European names have Lithuanian forms: Sophia becomes Sofija, Jacob becomes Jokūbas, Dominic becomes Dominykas and Julia becomes Julija.

One or Two Given Names

Lithuania's current civil-registration rules provide for a child to be given one or two given names by agreement between the parents.

Current registration rule: Lithuania's civil-registration rules state that a child's name — or two names — is given by parental agreement. If parents cannot agree on the child's name or surname, birth registration is postponed until a court decision assigning the name or surname is provided.

View Lithuania's official civil-registration rules →
Helpful answers

Lithuanian Baby Name FAQs

What are the most popular baby names in Lithuania?

In the first half of 2026, Sofija led the girls' rankings, followed by Amelija and Liepa. Markas led the boys' rankings, followed by Jonas and Leonas. These figures cover January to June 2026 rather than the complete calendar year.

What are some traditional Lithuanian girl names?

Distinctive Lithuanian choices include Austėja, Gabija, Birutė, Eglė, Rūta, Aušra, Saulė, Viltė and Živilė.

What are some traditional Lithuanian boy names?

Traditional and historic Lithuanian boy names include Vytautas, Mindaugas, Gediminas, Algirdas, Dainius, Vaidotas, Žygimantas and Žilvinas.

What Lithuanian baby names are inspired by nature?

Liepa means linden tree, Ąžuolas means oak tree, Saulė means sun, Rasa means dew, Eglė means spruce and Aušra means dawn. Names such as Gabija and Austėja also have strong associations with Baltic mythology and the natural world.

How do you pronounce Lithuanian baby names?

Lithuanian uses several letters unfamiliar to English speakers. For example, č is approximately “ch”, š is “sh”, ž resembles the sound in “measure”, j sounds like English “y”, and c is approximately “ts”. Lithuanian stress and vowel length mean English approximations are only a guide.

Can Lithuanian babies have two first names?

Yes. Lithuania's current civil-registration rules state that parents may agree to give their child one or two given names.

Official & reference sources

Sources & Further Reading

Baby-name popularity can change from year to year. For Lithuanian language and naming research, these resources provide useful further information.

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