Laura

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1819. From Latin Laura.


Santa

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. Possibly from Latin sancta (“holy”), or a variant of Sandra.


Dana

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1969. From Daniela.


Francis

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1522. From Latin Franciscus. Corresponding to English Francis.


Amanda

Derived from Latin Amanda. First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1893.


Lolita

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1928. From Spanish Lolita. Character in the play Lolitas brīnumputns (1926) by Anna Brigadere.


Andra

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1969. Feminine form of Andris, from Andrejs (“Andrew”).


Alla

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1888. Partly from Russian Алла (Alla), a name of uncertain origin, or shortened from Aleksandra.


Anda

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1927. From Andrejs (“Andrew”) or Amanda. Name of a character in the play Pūt, vējiņi (1913) by Rainis.


Alma

First recorded as a given name of Latvians during 1825 - 1850 . From Latin alma, and a contraction of Amālija.

a female given name, equivalent to English Alma


Dita

First recorded as a given name of Latvians during 1950 - 1975 . Short for German compound names beginning with Diet-, such as Dietlinde, from the Old High German element thiot (“people”). Related to Danish Ditte.


Margarita

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1210. From Latin Margarita, ultimately from Ancient Greek μαργαρίτης (margarítēs). Cognate to English Margaret.


Linda

First recorded as a given name of Latvians at the end of the 19th century. From Estonian Linda, and also of Germanic origin.


Marina

Derived from Latin Marīna or a variant of Marija (“Mary”). First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1721.


Anna

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1454. From Vulgate Latin Anna, from Ancient Greek Ἄννα (Ánna), equal to the Hebrew female name חַנָּה (ḥannâ) of Old Testament, meaning "grace, gracious". Cognate with English Ann.

a female given name, equivalent to English Ann


Una

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1938. From Latin una (“one”), or possibly from English Una.


Vita

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. From Latin Vita, Vitus.


Vera

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1876. From Russian Ве́ра (Véra).


Sofija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1508. Ultimately from Ancient Greek σοφία (sophía, “wisdom”).

a female given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Sophia


Rita

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1896. Short form of Margarita.


Bruno

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. Cognate to German and English Bruno.

a male given name, equivalent to English Bruno


Larisa

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. From Russian Лари́са (Larísa).


Elvis

First recorded in 1965. From English Elvis. By folk etymology it can be interpreted as a masculine form of Elva or a variant of Alvis.


Nina

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. From Russian Ни́на (Nína).


Marta

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1591. Cognate to English Martha.


Roberts

First recorded in 1545. Of Germanic origin. Cognate to English Robert.


Paula

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1878. From Latin Paula.


Dina

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. From Hebrew דִּינָה. Cognate with English Dinah.

bor

Hebrew דִּינָה


Emma

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1852. From German Emma.


Daniela

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1969. feminine form of Daniels (“Daniel”).


Rute

Rute (nominative singular)
Rutes (nominative plural)
Ruti (accusative singular)
Rutes (accusative plural)
Rutes (genitive singular)
Rušu (genitive plural)
Rutei (dative singular)
Rutēm (dative plural)
Ruti (instrumental singular)
Rutēm (instrumental plural)
Rutē (locative singular)
Rutēs (locative plural)
Rute (singular vocative)
Rutes (plural vocative)

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. From Hebrew.


Nora

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1792. Short form of Eleonora.


Eva

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1609. From Latin Eva.


Karina

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. From Swedish and Danish Karina.


Alfons

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1877. Of Germanic origin. Cognate to German Alfons and English Alfonso.


Sandra

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1937. From Aleksandra.

a female given name, equivalent to English Sandra


Inga

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1827. From Old Norse Inga. Cognate to Danish and Swedish Inga.


Simona

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. Feminine form of Simons (“Simon”).


Aleksandra

Aleksandra (nominative singular)
Aleksandru (accusative singular)
Aleksandras (genitive singular)
Aleksandrai (dative singular)
Aleksandru (instrumental singular)
Aleksandrā (locative singular)
Aleksandra (singular vocative)

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1879. Ultimately from Ancient Greek Ἀλεξάνδρα (Alexándra). Cognate to English Alexandra.


Arta

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1916. Possibly a feminine form of Artis.


Monika

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1877. From Latin Monica.


Krista

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1683. Short form of Kristīna (“Christina”).


Zane

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1795. From Zuzanna (“Susan”). Name of a character in the play Pūt, vējiņi (1913) by Rainis.


Augusts

First recorded in 1762. From Latin Augustus.


Olga

Derived from Russian О́льга (Ólʹga). First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1858.


Vilma

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. Borrowed from German Wilma, short for Wilhelma and Wilhelmina.


Maija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1506. From Marija (“Mary”).


Ivo

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1962. Shortened from Ivars, also cognate to English Ivo, with ultimately the same Germanic meaning "yew, bow (of yew)".


Anita

First recorded as a given name of Latvians at the end of the 19th century. From Spanish Anita.


Irma

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1888. From German Irma.


Ina

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1894. From names ending in -ina, and from Inese.


Elena

a female given name, equivalent to English Helen


Laila

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. From Finnish or Norwegian Laila, or from Arabic لَيْلَة (layla, “night”).


Marita

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. From Norwegian Marita.


Jana

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1925. A modern feminine form of Jānis, variant of Johanna.


Marika

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1845. From Hungarian Marika.


Ilona

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1895. From Hungarian Ilona.


Aleksis

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1533. From Latin Alexius, ultimately from Ancient Greek Ἀλέξιος (Aléxios).


Ludmila

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. Cognate with Czech Ludmila.


Veronika

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1877. From Late Latin Veronica.

a female given name from Latin, equivalent to English Veronica


Eleonora

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1795.

a female given name, equivalent to English Eleanor


Aina

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1915. From aina (“view, sight”). Possibly also borrowed from Finnish Aina.


Alina

Variant of Alīna. Similar to English Alina.


Gita

First recorded as a given name of Latvians during 1859 - 1875 . Short form of Brigita (“Bridget”) and Margita (“Margaret”).


Iveta

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. From French Yvette.


Zita

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1938. From Latin Sidonia, feminine form of the saint's name Sidonius (“a resident of Sidon”).


Oto

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1545. Cognate to German and English Otto.


Brigita

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1510. Cognate with English Bridget.


Zoja

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. From Russian Зо́я (Zója). Cognate with English Zoe.


Vanda

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. From Polish Wanda.


Vaira

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. From vairot (“to add, increase”).


Aira

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1934. From airene (“ryegrass”), from Airisa as a rendering of the English Iris, or a phonetic coinage.


Aija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. Name of a character in the novel Aija (1911) by Jānis Jaunsudrabiņš. Associated with aijāt (“to rock, lull”) and aijas (“cradle”).


Jānis

Jānis (nominative singular)
Jāņi (nominative plural)
Jāni (accusative singular)
Jāņus (accusative plural)
Jāņa (genitive singular)
Jāņu (genitive plural)
Jānim (dative singular)
Jāņiem (dative plural)
Jāni (instrumental singular)
Jāņiem (instrumental plural)
Jānī (locative singular)
Jāņos (locative plural)
Jāni (singular vocative)
Jāņi (plural vocative)

First recorded in 13th century. Ultimately from Hebrew, cognate to English John.


Tatjana

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the 18th century. From Russian Татья́на (Tatʹjána). Cognate to English Tatiana.

(less common) a female given name of Latvian speakers


Signe

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1925. From Swedish and Danish Signe.


Raisa

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. From Russian Раи́са (Raísa).


Viktorija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1535. From Latin Victoria. The Australian state was borrowed from English Victoria.


Indra

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. As a given name, derived from the place name, or from Indriķis (“Henry”).


Ramona

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1935. From Spanish Ramona.


Agnese

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1462. From Ancient Greek. Cognate to German and English Agnes.


Ādams

First recorded in 1522. Ultimately from Hebrew. Cognate to English Adam.


Marija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1460. From Latin Maria, from Ancient Greek Μαρία (María), Μαριάμ (Mariám), ultimately from Hebrew מִרְיָם (miryám). Cognate to English Mary.


Oskars

First recorded in 1850. From Swedish and English Oscar.


Evita

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1924. From Spanish Evita.


Zelma

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1875. Cognate with English Selma.


Arnis

From Arnolds (“Arnold”). First recorded in 1837.


Milda

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1478. From Lithuanian Milda, also contraction of Emīlija and Matilde.


Samanta

From English Samantha in the end of the 20th century.


Benita

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. From Spanish Benita.


Ieva

Ieva (nominative singular)
Ievu (accusative singular)
Ievas (genitive singular)
Ievai (dative singular)
Ievu (instrumental singular)
Ievā (locative singular)
Ieva (singular vocative)

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1743. From Latin Eva, ultimately from Hebrew. Also a plant name from ieva (“bird cherry”).


Ruta

First recorded as a given name of Latvians at the end of the 19th century. Cognate to German and English Ruth.


Jolanta

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. Cognate to English and Spanish Yolanda. This form was made famous through Tchaikovsky's opera Iolanta (1891).


Saiva

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. From saiva (“bobbin”).


Tekla

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1762. Ultimately from Ancient Greek Θεοκλεία (Theokleía).

a female given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Thecla


Juta

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. Probably a variant of Judīte (“Judith”). Cognate with Estonian Juta and German Jutta.


Anete

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1835. From French Annette.


Raivo

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1965. From Estonian Raivo.


Aivars

Aivars (nominative singular)
Aivari (nominative plural)
Aivaru (accusative singular)
Aivarus (accusative plural)
Aivara (genitive singular)
Aivaru (genitive plural)
Aivaram (dative singular)
Aivariem (dative plural)
Aivaru (instrumental singular)
Aivariem (instrumental plural)
Aivarā (locative singular)
Aivaros (locative plural)
Aivar (singular vocative)
Aivari (plural vocative)

Estonian: Aivar

Variant of Ivars, said to originate as a rendering of the English Ivor. First recorded in early 20th century. A character in the novel Uz jauno krastu (1952) by Vilis Lācis.


Inna

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. From Russian И́нна (Ínna).


Eda

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1609. From names beginning with Ed-, such as Edīte.


Zuzanna

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1608. Ultimately from Hebrew. Cognate to English Susan.


Agra

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. From agrs (“early”).


Margita

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1761. From Margarita (“Margaret”).


Johans

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1235. From German Johann, Johannes (“John”).


Jāzeps

First recorded in 17th century. Ultimately from Hebrew, cognate to English Joseph.


Jēkabs

First recorded in 1610. Ultimately from Hebrew, cognate to English Jacob and James.


Juris

First recorded in 1599. Ultimately from Ancient Greek Γεώργιος (Geṓrgios). Cognate to English George.


Mārtiņš

First recorded in 1601. From Latin Martinus (“of or like Mars" or "little Mars”), Mars, Martis + -inus (diminutive suffix). Cognate to English Martin.


Džons

Džons (nominative singular)
Džonu (accusative singular)
Džona (genitive singular)
Džonam (dative singular)
Džonu (instrumental singular)
Džonā (locative singular)
Džon (singular vocative)

Transliteration of English John. First recorded in 1880.

(rare) a male given name borne by Latvian speakers


Pēteris

Pēteris (nominative singular)
Pētei (nominative plural)
Pēteri (accusative singular)
Pēteus (accusative plural)
Pētea (genitive singular)
Pēteu (genitive plural)
Pēterim (dative singular)
Pēteiem (dative plural)
Pēteri (instrumental singular)
Pēteiem (instrumental plural)
Pēterī (locative singular)
Pēteos (locative plural)
Pēteri (singular vocative)
Pētei (plural vocative)

First recorded in 13th century. Ultimately from Ancient Greek Πέτρος (Pétros), cognate to English Peter.


Aleksandrs

First recorded in 1638. From Russian Алекса́ндр (Aleksándr). Cognate to English Alexander.


Tomass

First recorded in 1292. Ultimately from Aramaic. Cognate to English Thomas.


Pauls

First recorded in 1532. Ultimately from Latin Paulus. Cognate to English Paul.


Pāvils

First recorded in 1638. Ultimately from Latin Paulus . Cognate to English Paul.


Pāvels

First recorded in 1515. Ultimately from Latin Paulus. Cognate to English Paul.

a male given name from Latin borne by Latvian speakers


Edijs

First recorded in 1942. Diminutive of Edgars, Eduards, Edmunds etc. Cognate to English Ed or Eddie.


Lauris

First recorded in 1638. Ultimately from Latin Laurentius. Cognate to English Laurence.


Niks

First recorded in 1601. Short form of Nikolajs and Niklāvs.


Edvards

First recorded in end of 19th century. From English Edward.


Artis

Probably from Arturs (“Arthur”). First recorded in early 20th century.


Klāvs

First recorded in 1402. Short form of Niklāvs (“Nicholas”). Cognate to German Klaus.


Edvīns

First recorded in 1850-1875. From English Edwin.


Ādolfs

First recorded in 1613. Of Germanic origin. Cognate to English Adolph.


Alfrēds

First recorded in 1850-1875. From English Alfred.


Niklāvs

First recorded in 1500. Ultimately from Ancient Greek Νικόλαος (Nikólaos). Cognate to English Nicholas.


Armands

First recorded in 1893. From French Armand.


Arturs

First recorded in 18th century. From English Arthur.


Arvīds

First recorded in 1891. From modern Scandinavian Arvid, ultimately from Old Norse Arnviðr, possibly before that from Proto-Germanic *Arôwiduz.


Eduards

First recorded in 1850. From English Edward.


Nikolajs

First recorded in 1390. Ultimately from Ancient Greek Νικόλαος (Nikólaos). Cognate to English Nicholas.


Antons

First recorded in 1752. Ultimately from Latin Antonius. Cognate to English Anthony.


Edgars

First recorded in 1872. Introduced through literature, from English Edgar.


Arnolds

Arnolds (nominative singular)
Arnoldu (accusative singular)
Arnolda (genitive singular)
Arnoldam (dative singular)
Arnoldu (instrumental singular)
Arnoldā (locative singular)
Arnold (singular vocative)

First recorded in 1590. Of Germanic origin. Cognate to English Arnold.


Kristaps

First recorded in 1638. Ultimately from Ancient Greek Χριστόφορος (Khristóphoros). Cognate to English Christopher.


Andrejs

Andrejs (nominative singular)
Andreji (nominative plural)
Andreju (accusative singular)
Andrejus (accusative plural)
Andreja (genitive singular)
Andreju (genitive plural)
Andrejam (dative singular)
Andrejiem (dative plural)
Andreju (instrumental singular)
Andrejiem (instrumental plural)
Andrejā (locative singular)
Andrejos (locative plural)
Andrej (singular vocative)
Andreji (plural vocative)

First recorded in 1204. Ultimately from Ancient Greek. Cognate to English Andrew.


Edmunds

First recorded in 1617. From English Edmund.


Kārlis

Kārlis (nominative singular)
Kārli (accusative singular)
Kārļa (genitive singular)
Kārlim (dative singular)
Kārli (instrumental singular)
Kārlī (locative singular)
Kārli (singular vocative)

First recorded in 1638. Of Germanic origin. Cognate to English Charles.


Andis

From Andrejs (“Andrew”). First recorded in 1931.


Toms

First recorded in 1537. Ultimately from Aramaic. Cognate to English Thomas.


Alberts

First recorded in 1488. Of Germanic origin. Cognate to English Albert.


Andris

From Andrejs (“Andrew”). First recorded in 1522.


Dāvis

First recorded in 1761. From Dāvids (“David”).


Elmārs

First recorded in 1889. Of Old High German origin. Cognate to German Elmar, akin to English Elmer.


Didzis

First recorded in 1816. Shortened from Dītrihs, of Old High German origin, cognate to German Dietrich and English Derek.


Gusts

First recorded in 1723. Short form of Gustavs and Augusts.


Fricis

First recorded in 1638. From Fridrihs (“Frederick”).


Einārs

First recorded in 1925. Ultimately from Old Norse Einarr. Cognate to modern Scandinavian Einar.


Ernests

First recorded in 1687. Of Germanic origin. Cognate to English Ernest.


Ēriks

First recorded in 1872. Ultimately from Old Norse Eiríkr. Cognate to English Eric.


Egons

First recorded in 1872. From German (also Danish etc.) Egon.


Emīls

First recorded in 1749. Ultimately from Latin Aemilius. Cognate to German and English Emil, French Émile.


Fridrihs

First recorded in 1638. Of Old High German origin. Cognate to German Friedrich and English Frederick.


Dāvids

First recorded in 1607. Ultimately from Hebrew. Cognate to English David.


Ēvalds

First recorded in 1638. Of Germanic origin. Cognate to German Ewald.


Egils

First recorded in early 20th century. Ultimately from Old Norse Egill. Cognate to Norwegian Egil.


Ervīns

First recorded in 1893. From German Erwin.


Eižens

First recorded in 1869. From Ancient Greek Εὐγένιος (Eugénios). Cognate to English Eugene.


Guntars

First recorded in 1922. Cognate to German Günther.


Ģirts

First recorded in 1750. Contraction of Gerhards, from Old High German. Cognate to German Gerd and Gerhard, and to English Gerard.


Herberts

First recorded in 1882. Cognate to German and English Herbert.


Gunārs

First recorded in 1914. From Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian Gunnar, all from Old Norse Gunnarr.


Haralds

First recorded in 1880. Ultimately from Proto-Germanic *Harjawaldaz. Cognate to Scandinavian and German Harald and English Harold.


Gustavs

First recorded in 1638. From Swedish Gustav.


Gvido

First recorded in 1895. Cognate to English Guy and Italian Guido.


Ilmārs

First recorded in 1893. Borrowed from Finnish Ilmari. Cognate to Estonian Ilmar.


Kaspars

First recorded in 1577. Cognate to German Kaspar and English Caspar.


Krists

First recorded in 1638. From Kristiāns (“Christian”).


Leonards

First recorded in 1850. Cognate to German Leonhard and English Leonard.


Linards

First recorded in 1883. Variant of Leonards (“Leonard”).


Mārcis

First recorded in 1532. From Mārtiņš (“Martin”).


Krišs

First recorded in 1743. From Kristiāns (“Christian”).


Jūlijs

First recorded in 1688. From Latin Iulius (“Julius”).


Kristers

First recorded in 1638. From Swedish and other Scandinavian Krister.


Kazimirs

First recorded in 1566. From Polish Kazimierz. Cognate to English Casimir.


Krišjānis

First recorded in 1764. From Latin Christianus (“Christian”), ultimately from Ancient Greek.


Raimonds

First recorded in the end of 19th century. Cognate to German Raimund and English Raymond.


Markuss

First recorded in 1510. From Latin Marcus.


Ivars

First recorded in 1896. From Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian Ivar, all from Old Norse Ívarr. Akin to English Ivor.


Ralfs

First recorded in end of 19th century. Cognate to German Ralf and English Ralph.


Māris

First recorded in 1736. From Latin Mauricius (“Maurice”). Can also be interpreted as a masculine form of Māra, a variant of Marija (“Mary”).


Konstantīns

First recorded in 18th century. From Latin Constantīnus. Cognate to English Constantine.


Matejs

First recorded in 1750. From Latin Mattheus, ultimately from Hebrew.


Kristiāns

First recorded in 1582. From Latin Christianus, ultimately from Ancient Greek. Cognate to Danish, German and English Christian.


Igors

First recorded in 1922. From Russian И́горь (Ígorʹ). Cognate to English Igor.


Matīss

Matīss (nominative singular)
Matīsi (nominative plural)
Matīsu (accusative singular)
Matīsus (accusative plural)
Matīsa (genitive singular)
Matīsu (genitive plural)
Matīsam (dative singular)
Matīsiem (dative plural)
Matīsu (instrumental singular)
Matīsiem (instrumental plural)
Matīsā (locative singular)
Matīsos (locative plural)
Matīs (singular vocative)
Matīsi (plural vocative)

First recorded in 1388. From Latin Matthias, ultimately from Hebrew. Cognate to English Matthias and Matthew.


Marks

Marks (nominative singular)
Marki (nominative plural)
Marku (accusative singular)
Markus (accusative plural)
Marka (genitive singular)
Marku (genitive plural)
Markam (dative singular)
Markiem (dative plural)
Marku (instrumental singular)
Markiem (instrumental plural)
Markā (locative singular)
Markos (locative plural)
Mark (singular vocative)
Marki (plural vocative)

First recorded in 1582. From Latin Marcus. Cognate to English Mark.


Indulis

First recorded in 1877. From Indriķis (“Henry”). Name of a character in the play Indulis un Ārija (1911) by Rainis.


Ingus

First recorded in 1925. Variant of Indriķis (“Henry”).


Indriķis

First recorded in 1599. From Middle Low German Hinrich. Cognate with Estonian Indrek and English Henry.


Henrihs

First recorded in 1517. From German Heinrich (“Henry”).


Henrijs

First recorded in 1885. From English Henry.


Ints

First recorded in 1726. From Indriķis (“Henry”).


Henriks

First recorded in 1305. Ultimately from Old High German. Cognate to English Henry.


Miks

First recorded in 1590. From Miķelis (“Michael”).


Sandis

First recorded in early 20th century. From Aleksandrs (“Alexander”).


Rinalds

First recorded in 1966. Cognate to Italian Rinaldo and English Reynold.


Rolands

First recorded in 1545. Of Germanic origin. Cognate to German and English Roland.


Rihards

First recorded in 1545. Ultimately from Old High German. Cognate to German and English Richard.


Sandris

First recorded during 1950-1975. From Aleksandrs (“Alexander”).


Reinholds

First recorded in 1545. From Old High German. Cognate to German Reinhold and English Reynold.


Mihaels

First recorded in 1289. Ultimately from Hebrew. Cognate to German and English Michael.


Ronalds

First recorded in early 20th century. From English Ronald.


Miķelis

First recorded in 1601. From Hebrew. Cognate to English Michael.


Mihails

First recorded in 1877. From Russian. Cognate to English Michael.

(less common) a male given name from Russian of Latvian speakers


Reinis

First recorded in 1601. Shortened from names like Reinholds and Reinhards. Cognate with Estonian Rein.


Stefans

First recorded in 1367. Ultimately from Ancient Greek Στέφανος (Stéphanos).

a male given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Stephen, Steven


Romāns

First recorded in 1646. From Latin Romanus.


Renārs

First recorded in 1941. From Reinhards. Cognate to German Reinhard and English Reynard.


Teodors

First recorded in 1545. From Ancient Greek Θεόδωρος (Theódōros)

a male given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Theodore


Rūdolfs

First recorded in 1545. From Middle High German Ruodolf, from Old High German *Ruodolf, *Hruodwolf, from Proto-West Germanic *Hrōþiwulf, from Proto-Germanic *Hrōþiwulfaz. Cognate with German Rudolf and English Rudolph.


Valentīns

First recorded in . From Latin Valentīnus. Cognate to English Valentine.


Viktors

First recorded in 1762. From Latin Victor. Cognate to English Victor.


Ričards

Ričards (nominative singular)
Ričardu (accusative singular)
Ričarda (genitive singular)
Ričardam (dative singular)
Ričardu (instrumental singular)
Ričardā (locative singular)
Ričard (singular vocative)

Transliteration of English Richard. First recorded in 1962.

a male given name also used by Latvian speakers


Maikls

Maikls (nominative singular)
Maiklu (accusative singular)
Maikla (genitive singular)
Maiklam (dative singular)
Maiklu (instrumental singular)
Maiklā (locative singular)
Maikl (singular vocative)

a male given name of modern usage in Latvia


Valters

First recorded in 1599. Ultimately from Old High German. Cognate to German and English Walter.


Vilis

First recorded in 1601. From Vilhelms (“William”). Comparable to German Willy or English Willie.


Vilnis

First recorded in 1859. From vilnis (“wave”).


Intars

First recorded during 1950-1975. Possibly from Dzintars, or a phonetic coinage without a meaning.


Dzintra

First recorded in 1922. From dzintars (“amber”).


Dzintars

First recorded in early 20th century. From dzintars (“amber”).


Ziedonis

First recorded in 1889. From ziedonis (“spring”).


Harijs

First recorded in 1885. From English Harry.


Dainis

First recorded in early 20th century. Masculine form of Daina, from daina (“folk song”).


Ainis

First recorded during 1850-1875. A masculine form of Aina.


Valdis

First recorded in the end of 19th century. From valdīt (“rule”). Also shortened from Valdemārs, giving it a similar Old High German meaning.


Modris

First recorded in early 20th century. From modrs (“alert”).


Mareks

First recorded during 1950-1970. From Polish and Czech Marek (“Mark”).


Agris

First recorded in 1930. From agrs (“early”).


Ainārs

First recorded during 1925-1950. From the female name Aina, in analogy with Aigars and Aivars, or a variant of Einārs.


Daina

First recorded in the end of the 19th century. From daina (“Latvian folk song”).


Uldis

First recorded in the end of 19th century. From Ulrihs (“Ulric”), ultimately from Old High German. Name of a character in the play Pūt, vējini! (1913) by Rainis.


Daniels

First recorded in 1316. Ultimately from Hebrew דניּאל (daniyél). Cognate to English Daniel.


Ansis

First recorded in 1553. From German Hans, from Johannes (“John”).


Aivis

First recorded in 1931. Possibly from Aivars, or a masculine form of Aiva.


Žanis

First recorded in 19th century. From French Jean (“John”).


Hanss

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1344. From German Hans, from Johannes (“John”).


Jurģis

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1599. From Latin Geōrgius, from Ancient Greek Γεώργιος (Geṓrgios). Cognate with English George.


Georgs

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1495. From Latin Geōrgius, from Ancient Greek Γεώργιος (Geṓrgios). Cognate with English George.


Viļums

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1601. Cognate to German Wilhelm and English William.


Vilhelms

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1539. From German Wilhelm (“William”).


Zigmunds

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1877. From German Siegmund.


Džeimss

Džeimss (nominative singular)
Džeimsu (accusative singular)
Džeimsa (genitive singular)
Džeimsam (dative singular)
Džeimsu (instrumental singular)
Džeimsā (locative singular)
Džeims (singular vocative)

Transliteration of English James. First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1968.

a male given name, occasionally borne also by Latvian speakers


Zigurds

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. From Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian Sigurd.


Raivis

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1966. A Latvian version of the Estonian Raivo.


Imants

First recorded as a given name of Latvians/Livonians in the 13th century. From Livonian im (“wonder”) + and (“gift”). Name of an elder in the folk story Vanem Imants (1802) by Garlieb Merkel.


Andžejs

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1599. From Polish Andrzej (“Andrew”).


Viljams

Viljams (nominative singular)
Viljamu (accusative singular)
Viljama (genitive singular)
Viljamam (dative singular)
Viljamu (instrumental singular)
Viljamā (locative singular)
Viljam (singular vocative)

Transliteration of English William. First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of 19th century.


Džordžs

Džordžs (nominative singular)
Džordžu (accusative singular)
Džordža (genitive singular)
Džordžam (dative singular)
Džordžu (instrumental singular)
Džordžā (locative singular)
Džordž (singular vocative)

Transliteration of English George. First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1962.

a male given name, very rarely also a name of Latvian speakers


Gatis

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. Contraction of Gothards, from Old High German . Cognate to German Gotthard and English Goddard.


Gintauts

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1930. From Lithuanian Gintautas.


Gundars

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1925. From (u)guns (“fire”) + darit (“to do”).


Guntis

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1930. Masculine form of Gunta, from (u)guns (“fire”).


Gothards

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1454. From the name of a 10th - 11th century German saint, from Old High German got (“God”) + harti,herti (“hard, strong”). Cognate with German Gotthard and English Goddard.


Ritvars

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1930. From ritēt (“to flow”) + vara (“power”).


Gintars

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1943. From Lithuanian Gintaras. Possibly also a variant of Guntars.


Laimonis

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1885. From laime (“happiness”), aplaimot (“to make happy”). Character in the play Vaidelote (1893) by Aspazija.


Normunds

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1913. Apparently a neologism from the Germanic given name elements Nor- "north" and -mund "protection" (as in English Norman and Edmund), although a corresponding very rare Old High German name has been recorded.


Gints

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1922. From Lithuanian given names beginning with Gint-, from ginti (“to defend”), such as Gintaras and Gintautas.


Uģis

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1937. Variant of Hugo (“Hugh”). Name of a character in the play Indulis un Ārija (1911) by Rainis.


Romualds

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of 19th century. From the name of a 10th - 11th century Italian saint, from Old High German hruom (“fame”) or from Roma (“Rome”) + waltan (“to rule”) . Cognate with French Romuald.


Voldemārs

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1838. From Old High German [Term?]. Cognate to German and English Waldemar.

a male given name from the Germanic languages


Elvijs

First recorded as a given name of Latvians during 1950-1975 . Variant of Elvis.


Leons

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1695. Ultimately from Ancient Greek λέων (léōn, “lion”). Cognate to English Leo and Leon.


Valdemārs

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of 19th century. Taken from Old High German [Term?], ultimately from Proto-Slavic *Voldiměrъ. Cognate to German Waldemar and Danish Valdemar.


Elviss

a male given name of Latvian speakers; more often Elvis or Elvijs


Leonīds

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1886. From Ancient Greek Λεωνίδας (Leōnídas). Cognate with English Leonidas.


Jans

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1452. Ultimately from Latin Johannes, from Hebrew.


Raitis

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1938. From raits (“brisk”).


Aigars

First recorded as a given name of Latvians during 1900-1925. Cognate with Estonian Aigar. Uncertain origin, possibly a phonetic coinage - Aivars and Ainārs were created during the same period. See also Aiga.


Aiga

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1940. Possibly from Livonian aiga (“border, shore”), or a phonetic coinage. Compare also Estonian Aigar.


Nauris

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1946. Persian origin has been suggested. Name of a film (1957)


Viesturs

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the 12th - 13th century. From viesturis (“hospitable”).


Visvaldis

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the 13th century. From viss (“all”) + valdīt (“rule”). Name of a Latgalian ruler. May be borrowed from Old East Slavic Всеволодъ.


Boriss

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1730. Of Slavic and Russian origin. Cognate to English Boris.

Бори́с Борис#Russian

a male given name from the Slavic languages, equivalent to Russian Бори́с (Borís)


Aleksejs

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1646. From Russian. Cognate to English Alexius.


Anatolijs

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of 19th century. From Russian. Cognate to English Anatolius.

(uncommon) a male given name from Russian of Latvian speakers


Maksims

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1638. From Latin Maximus.

a male given name from Latin of Latvian speakers


Pjotrs

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1695. From Russian Пётр (Pjotr).


Fjodors

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1638. From Russian. Cognate to English Theodore.


Jevgeņijs

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1876. From Russian Евге́ний (Jevgénij).


Dmitrijs

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of 19th century. From Russian. Cognate to English Demetrius.

(rather rare) a male given name from Russian of Latvian speakers


Ivans

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1287. From Russian Ива́н (Iván), Czech Ivan and other Slavic languages; cognate with John.

Ива́н Иван#Russian

a male given name from the Slavic languages, equivalent to Russian Ива́н (Iván) or Czech Ivan


Arkādijs

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1876. From Russian. Cognate to the now historic English Arcadius.


Sergejs

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1762. From Russian Серге́й (Sergéj).


Oļegs

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. From Russian Оле́г (Olég).

(uncommon) a male given name of Latvian speakers


Staņislavs

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1453. Of Slavic origin. Cognate with English Stanislaus.


Vitālijs

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1909. Ultimately from Latin Vitalis.


Valerijs

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. Ultimately from Latin Valerius.


Vasilijs

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1781. From Russian Васи́лий (Vasílij), ultimately from Ancient Greek Βασίλειος (Basíleios). Cognate with English Basil.


Vladimirs

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of 19th century From Russian Влади́мир (Vladímir).


Osvalds

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1638. Ultimately from Old English. Cognate to English Oswald.


Olafs

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1441. Ultimately of Old Norse origin. Cognate to English Olaf.


Aloizs

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of 19th century. Of Germanic origin. Cognate to English Aloysius.


Valts

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1673. From Valters (“Walter”).


Adriāns

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1605. From Latin Hadrianus. Cognate to English Adrian.


Helmuts

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1894. From German Helmut.


Ignats

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1646. From Latin Ignatius.


Ludvigs

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1621. Of Germanic origin. Cognate to English Louis.


Fēlikss

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1523. From Latin Felix.


Hermanis

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1318. Of Germanic origin. Cognate to German Hermann and English Herman.


Vladislavs

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1749. Of Slavic origin. Cognate to English Ladislaus.

Владисла́в Владислав#Russian

a male given name from the Slavic languages, equivalent to Polish Władysław, Czech Vladislav, or Russian Владисла́в (Vladisláv)


Fīlips

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1289. From Ancient Greek [Term?]. Cognate to English Philip.


Atis

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1710. Variant of Oto (“Otto”).


Ludis

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1870. From Ludvigs (“Louis”).


Armīns

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of 19th century. From German Armin.


Ilga

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. From ilgas (“yearning, longing for”).


Anrijs

First recorded as a given name of Latvians during 1950-1975 . From French Henri.


Svens

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1923. From Swedish Sven.


Tālis

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1904. From Tālivaldis.


Vairis

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1930. From vairot (“to add, increase”).


Endijs

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1973. From English Andy.


Austris

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1905. From austra (“dawn”).


Tālivaldis

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1897. From tāls (“far”) + valdīt (“rule”).


Miervaldis

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the 13th century. From miers (“peace”) + valdīt (“rule”).


Ausma

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1896. From ausma (“dawn”).


Austra

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1890. From austra (“dawn”).


Alvis

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. Possibly of Old High German origin, from al (“all”) + wīsī (“wise”), or from names beginning with Alv-, also as a masculine form of Alva.


Maruta

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1752. From Marija (“Mary”).


Mairita

First recorded as a given name of Latvians during 1925 - 1950. From Maira, from Marija (“Mary”).


Evija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1940. From Eva.


Kristīne

Variant of Kristīna (“Christina”), first recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1613.


Mairis

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1964. Masculine form of Maira, from Marija (“Mary”).


Mārīte

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1940. Diminutive form of Māra.


Māra

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1765. From Marija (“Mary”) and from Tamāra.


Kristīna

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1613. From Latin Christina.


Maira

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1935. From Marija (“Mary”).


Diāna

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1925. From Latin Diana.


Ance

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1892. From Anna.


Annija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1761. Variant of Anna. Comparable to German Anni.


Enija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1920. From English Annie.


Betija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians during 1850 - 1875 . From English Betty.


Ilzīte

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1942. Diminutive form of Ilze.


Elizabete

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1252. Ultimately from Hebrew. Cognate with English Elizabeth.


Katarīna

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1350. From Ancient Greek Αἰκατερίνη (Aikaterínē). Cognate with English Catherine.


Katrīna

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1452. From Ancient Greek Αἰκατερίνη (Aikaterínē). Cognate with English Catherine.


Kitija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. From English Kitty.


Elīza

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1861. From Elizabete.


Elīza

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1845. From Hebrew אלישע, cognate to English Elisha.

(rare) a male given name of biblical origin


Kristiāna

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1503. From Latin Christiana. Feminine form of Kristiāns (“Christian”).


Elza

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1506. Cognate to German Elsa.


Dārta

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1693. From Doroteja (“Dorothy”).


Tija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1800. From Doroteja (“Dorothy”). Cognate with Estonian Tiia.


Inese

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1922. From Spanish Inés. Cognate with English Inez.


Ilze

Ilze (nominative singular)
Ilzi (accusative singular)
Ilzes (genitive singular)
Ilzei (dative singular)
Ilzi (instrumental singular)
Ilzē (locative singular)
Ilze (singular vocative)

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1458. Variant of Elizabete. Cognate with German Ilse.


Dace

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1858. From Dārta, from Doroteja (“Dorothy”).


Aleksandrīna

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1872. Cognate to English Alexandrina.


Doroteja

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1383. From Ancient Greek Δωροθέα (Dōrothéa), from δῶρον (dôron, “gift”) + θεός (theós, “god”). Cognate with English Dorothy and Dorothea.

(now rare) a female given name from Ancient Greek


Elīna

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1898. Variant of Helēna (“Helen”).


Lienīte

First recorded as a given name of Latvians during 1950 - 1975. Diminutive form of Liene (“Lena”).


Grieta

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1729. Short form of Margrieta (“Margaret”). Cognate to German Greta.


Margrieta

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1689. Variant of Margarita (“Margaret”).


Baiba

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1777. From a diminutive form of Barbara.


Nellija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1904. Diminutive form of Anna, Kornēlija, Eleonora, Helēna etc. Cognate with English Nelly.


Edīte

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. From English Edith.


Sanda

First recorded as a given name of Latvians at the end of the 19th century. Variant of Sandra.


Alise

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1856. From English and French Alice.


Ingrīda

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. From Swedish and Danish Ingrid.


Astrīda

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1905. From Danish and Swedish Astrid.


Liene

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1740. From a diminutive of Helēna (“Helen”). Comparable to English Lena.


Zigrīda

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. From Danish, Norwegian and Swedish Sigrid.


Ilvars

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1930. Probably a variant of Ilgvars.


Ilgonis

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1922. From ilgoties (“to long for”).


Ilgvars

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1922. Related to Ilga and Ilgonis, possibly from ilgas (“yearning”) + varēt (“to be able”).


Elēna

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1891. Variant of Helēna (“Helen”), from Italian and Spanish Elena.


Helēna

Helēna (nominative singular)
Helēnas (nominative plural)
Helēnu (accusative singular)
Helēnas (accusative plural)
Helēnas (genitive singular)
Helēnu (genitive plural)
Helēnai (dative singular)
Helēnām (dative plural)
Helēnu (instrumental singular)
Helēnām (instrumental plural)
Helēnā (locative singular)
Helēnās (locative plural)
Helēna (singular vocative)
Helēnas (plural vocative)

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1607. From Ancient Greek Ἑλένη (Helénē). Cognate to English Helen.


Zanda

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1946. Probably a variant of Sanda, from Sandra.


Dzidra

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1917. From dzidrs (“clear”).


Madars

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1940. From madara (“bedstraw”).


Madara

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1969. From madara (“bedstraw”).


Mirdza

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1887. From mirdzēt (“to glitter”). Name of a character in the play Vaidelote (1894) by Aspazija.


Gundega

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. From gundega (“buttercup”). Name of a princess in a fairy tale (1912) by Anna Brigadere.


Žanete

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. From French Jeannette.


Sanita

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1933. Diminutive form of Sane, Zane, from Zuzanna (“Susan”). Possibly also inspired by Latin sanitas.


Anžela

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1962. Cognate with English Angela.


Andžela

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1969. Cognate with English Angela.


Laima

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. From laime (“luck”).
Laima as laimė = happiness


Anželika

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1962. Cognate with English Angelica.


Regīna

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1609. From Latin Regina (“Queen”).


Žanna

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1891. From French Jeanne.


Emīlija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1831. Ultimately from Latin Aemilia. Cognate with English Emily.


Renāte

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. From German Renate, from Latin Renata. Cognate with English Renee.


Antra

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. Uncertain etymology. Compare Anitra, Andra.


Ligita

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. Possibly a diminutive form of Līga.


Ārija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 20th century. A feminine form of Ārijs, or from ārija (“aria”). Name of a character in the play Indulis un Ārija (1911) by Rainis.


Inguna

First recorded as a given name of Latvians during 1925-1950 . Variant of Inga. Compare also Norwegian Ingunn.


Āris

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1940. Variant of Ārijs.


Līga

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1930. From Līgo (“midsummer eve”), līgot (“to sing Līgo songs”).


Irīna

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1819. Variant of Irēna (“Irene”).


Ināra

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1922. Uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Ina.


Inta

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1755. Feminine form of Ints, from Indriķis (“Henry”). Cognate to English Henrietta or Harriet.


Silvija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1884. From Latin Silvia.


Inita

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1927. Possibly from Ina, or from Latin inita.


Alīna

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1857. Latinate short form of French Adeline. Cognate with English Alina and Aline.


Ārijs

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. Possibly from (biblical) Hebrew אריה (“lion”), from Arius, or a phonetic coinage.


Ineta

First recorded as a given name of Latvians during 1950-1975 . Possibly a variant of Inta.


Irēna

First recorded as a given name of Latvians during 1825-1850. Ultimately from Ancient Greek Εἰρήνη (Eirḗnē, literally “peace”). Cognate to English Irene.


Dagnis

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1962. A masculine equivalent of Dagnija.


Dagnija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. From Swedish and Danish Dagny.


Dagmāra

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1884. From Danish Dagmar.


Lidija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1881. From Ancient Greek Λυδία (Ludía). Cognate with English Lydia.


Lilija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1879. From lilija (“lily”), and from names containing the syllable -li-, such as Elizabete, Jūlija, Karolīne. Cognate with English Lily and Lillie.


Rūta

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. From Lithuanian Rūta (“rue”).


Ginta

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1937. Feminine form of Gints or Gintars, or a phonetic coinage.


Agita

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1877. Possibly from Agate (“Agatha”).


Agate

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1461. From Ancient Greek Ἀγαθή (Agathḗ), from ἀγαθός (agathós, “good”).
Cognate with English Agatha.


Agrita

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1925. From Agra, from agrs (“early”).


Beatrise

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. Ultimately from Latin Beatrix. Cognate with English Beatrice.


Daiga

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1942. Possibly from Lithuanian daigas (“sprout”).


Elga

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. From Scandinavian Helga, ultimately from Old Norse, meaning "holy"


Gunta

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1922. From Guna or Gundega.


Gunita

First recorded as a given name of Latvians during 1925 - 1950. From Guna.


Guna

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. From (u)guns (“fire”). Name of a character in the play Sidraba šķidrauts (1905) by Aspazija.


Lauma

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1891. From lauma (“fairy, forest spirit”).


Lāsma

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1942. From lāsma (“sparkle”).


Kintija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1969. Cognate with English Cynthia.


Velta

First recorded as a given name of Latvians during 1850 - 1875 . From velte (“gift, present”). Name of a character in the play Zaudētās tiesības (1894) by Aspazija.


Sintija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1950. Cognate with English Cynthia.


Skaidrīte

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the 19th century. Diminutive form of Skaidra, from skaidrs (“clear”).


Ērika

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the 17th century. Feminine form of Ēriks. Cognate with English Erica.


Sarmīte

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1922. A diminutive form of Sarma, from sarma (“hoarfrost”).


Solveiga

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1922. From Norwegian Solveig.


Modrīte

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. Diminutive form of Modra, from modrs (“alert”).


Skaidra

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. From skaidrs (“clear”). Cognate with Lithuanian Skaidrė.


Valija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians during 1850 - 1875. From Valentīna and Valerija.


Sabīne

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1761. From the Latin saint's name Sabina. Cognate to German Sabine and English Sabina.


Solvita

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1926. Said to derive from Latin sol (“sun”) + vita (“life”).


Sindija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1969. From English Cindy.


Elita

First recorded as a given name of Latvians during 1850 - 1875 . Possibly from French élite (“elite”), or a phonetic coinage.


Sarma

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1507. From sarma (“hoarfrost”).


Valda

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1888. Feminine form of Valdis, from valdīt (“to rule”), and shortened from compound names containing the similar Germanic name element.


Evelīna

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1849. From English Evelyn. By folk etymology interpreted as a variant of Eva.


Inārs

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1934. Masculine equivalent of Ināra, of uncertain etymology.


Estere

Estere (nominative singular)
Esteres (nominative plural)
Esteri (accusative singular)
Esteres (accusative plural)
Esteres (genitive singular)
Esteu (genitive plural)
Esterei (dative singular)
Esterēm (dative plural)
Esteri (instrumental singular)
Esterēm (instrumental plural)
Esterē (locative singular)
Esterēs (locative plural)
Estere (singular vocative)
Esteres (plural vocative)

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the 15th century. Cognate to English Esther.


Modra

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. From modrs (“alert”).


Genovefa

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1876. Cognate to German Genoveva and French Geneviève.


Gaida

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1915. From gaidīt (“to wait for”).


Lelde

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1929. Phonetic coinage, name of a character in the play Spēlēju, dancoju (1915) by Rainis.


Maiga

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1750. From maigs (“gentle”).


Liāna

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. Shortened from Juliāna and Liliāna. Cognate with English Liana.


Biruta

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1888. From Lithuanian Birutė.


Vizma

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. From vizmot (“to glimmer”).


Monta

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. From Latin mons (“mountain”).


Līvija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1895. From Latin Livia.


Zaiga

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1920. From zaigot (“to glisten”).


Rudīte

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1912. From ruds (“red-brown”) or rudens (“autumn”) + the diminutive suffix -īte.


Patrīcija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1969. Ultimately from Latin Patricia, via modern English or French.


Līva

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1461. Possibly from Līvija (“Livia”), or a feminine form of the rare medieval name Līvs, from līvs (“Livonian”). Compare Danish Liva.


Lūcija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1513. From Latin Lucia. Cognate with English Lucy.


Jūlija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1837. From Latin Iūlia, from Iūlius. Cognate with English Julia.


Rasma

Rasma (nominative singular)
Rasmu (accusative singular)
Rasmas (genitive singular)
Rasmai (dative singular)
Rasmu (instrumental singular)
Rasmā (locative singular)
Rasma (singular vocative)

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. From rasma (“fruitfulness, fecundity”).


Astra

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. From astra (“aster flower”), or from Latin astrum (“star”).


Vija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. From vija (“garland”).


Vēsma

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1487. From vēsma (“breeze”).


Velga

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1933. From veldzēt (“to refresh”).


Vineta

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. Possibly from Latin vinetum (“vineyard”), or a phonetic coinage.


Lilita

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1903. From Hebrew לילית. Cognate to English Lilith.


Aiva

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1936. Possibly from Aivars or Aivis, or from the name of a species of plant, aiva, fam. Rosaceae. Cognate with Estonian Aive.


Zenta

First recorded as a given name of Latvians during 1825-1850 . Cognate of German Senta, possibly a contraction of Kreszentia, from Latin Crescentia.


Elvīra

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1874. From Spanish Elvira.


Sigita

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1962. From Lithuanian Sigita.


Simons

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1385. From Latin Simon, ultimately from Hebrew. Cognate to English Simon.


Vizbulīte

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1922. From vizbulīte (“anemone”). Name of a character in the play Indulis un Ārija (1911) by Rainis.


Jadviga

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1877. From Polish Jadwiga. Cognate to German and English Hedwig.


Mudīte

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. From mudīgs (“brisk”).


Jeļena

First recorded as a given name of Latvians during 1850 - 1875. From Russian Еле́на (Jeléna).


Valentīna

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1876. From Latin Valentina, feminine form of Valentinus.


Nadežda

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. From Russian Наде́жда (Nadéžda).


Natālija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1773. From Latin Natalia.


Antonija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1832. From Spanish Antonia.


Ņina

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. From Russian Ни́на (Nína).

a female given name from Russian of Latvian speakers


Tamāra

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. Ultimately from Hebrew תמר (tāmār, “date palm”). Cognate with English Tamara.


Anastasija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1835. From Ancient Greek Ἀναστασία (Anastasía). Cognate with English Anastasia.


Klaudija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. From Latin Claudia.


Eiženija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians during 1850–1875. From Ancient Greek Εὐγενία (Eugenía), feminine form of Εὐγένιος (Eugénios, literally “well born”). Cognate with English Eugenia.


Antoņina

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1877. From Latin Antonina.


Zinaīda

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. From Russian Зинаи́да (Zinaída).


Valērija

Variant of Valerija, from Latin Valeria.


Staņislava

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. Feminine equivalent of Staņislavs (“Stanislaus”). Cognate with Czech Stanislava.


Valerija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1877. From Latin Valeria.


Taisija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians during 1850–1875 (as Taīsija). From Russian Таи́сия (Taísija, name of a saint), ultimately from Ancient Greek Θαΐς (Thaḯs).


Ksenija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians during 1825–1850. Ultimately from Ancient Greek ξενία (xenía, “hospitable”). Cognate with English Xenia.


Gaļina

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1911. From Russian Гали́на (Galína), from Ancient Greek γαλήνη (galḗnē, “calm”), name of a Nereid and of early martyrs venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church.


Broņislava

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1877. From Polish Bronisława, name of a Polish 13th century beatified nun; from Slavic elements meaning "protection" and "glory".


Ojārs

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1903. From dialectal Latvian ojars (“romp, madcap”).


Veneranda

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1925. From Latin veneranda (“venerated”).


Kirils

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the 18th century. From Russian Кири́лл (Kiríll), ultimately from Ancient Greek Κύριλλος (Kúrillos). Cognate with English Cyril.


Iluta

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1935. Unknown etymology, possibly a phonetic coinage.


Lavīze

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1787. Cognate with English Louise.


Liesma

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1900. From liesma (“flame”). Name of a character in the play Ragana (1895) by Aspazija.


Terēze

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1835. Cognate with French Thérèse and English Teresa.


Terēzija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1876. Cognate with German Theresia and English Teresa.


Terēza

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1835. Cognate with English Teresa.


Luīze

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1795. From French Louise.


Amālija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1795. From Germanic compound names beginning with *amal, "vigor, bravery". Cognate with German Amalia and English Amelia.


Ilva

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1943. Unknown etymology, possibly a phonetic coinage.

unk

Unknown


Rasa

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. From rasa (“dew”).


Zinta

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1922. From zinte (“magic”).


Zintis

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1940. From zinte (“magic”).


Šarlote

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1779. From French Charlotte.


Dainuvīte

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. From daina (“folk song”) + vīt (“to twist, wind”).


Olita

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1906. Probably from Olga.


Mikus

Mikus (nominative singular)
Miku (accusative singular)
Mikus (genitive singular)
Mikum (dative singular)
Miku (instrumental singular)
Mikū (locative singular)
Mikus (singular vocative)

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1861. Variant of Miķelis (“Michael”).


Līna

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1777. Short form of names ending in -līna and -līne, such as Paulīna and Karolīna. Cognate with English Lina.


Karlīna

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1795. A feminine form of Kārlis.


Karolīna

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1795 as Karolīne. From French Caroline.


Brencis

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1520. Short form of Labrencis, from Latin Laurentius. Cognate with English Laurence.


Otīlija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1453. Cognate with German Ottilie and French Odile.


Paulīna

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1878. From Latin Paulīna.


Baba

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1618. Contraction of Barbara.


Airita

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1969. Diminutive form of Aira.


Alvīne

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1864. Variant of Alvīna. Cognate with English Alvina.


Alvīna

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1864. Cognate with English Alvina.


Aivita

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1969. Diminutive form of Aiva.


Arnita

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1969. Probably from the male given name Arnis, from Arnolds.


Egija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians during 1925-1950. Uncertain origin, possibly related to the Latin Aegidius.


Judīte

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1650. From Hebrew. Cognate with English Judith.


Justīne

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1819. From Latin Iustina, name of early saints, feminine of Iustinus, derivative of Iustus, from iustus (“just”). Cognate with French and English Justine.


Laimdots

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1922. A rare masculine form of Laimdota.


Agnis

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1923. Uncertain etymology, possibly a masculine form of Agnese (“Agnes”).


Laimdota

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. From Laima, goddess of fortune + dot (“to give”). Character in the play Uguns un nakts (1907) by Rainis.


Verners

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1638. Of Germanic origin, cognate with German Werner and modern Scandinavian Verner.


Lija

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. From names like Elizabete, Jūlija, Lea, cognate with Italian Lia and Spanish Lía. Also explained as Latvian lija (“light rain”) or lija (“hen harrier”).


Ingars

First recorded as a given name of Latvians during 1950-1975 . Uncertain etymology. Compare Latvian Inga and Norwegian Ingar.


Sīmanis

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1562. Ultimately from Hebrew. Cognate with English Simon.


Zigfrīds

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. From German Siegfried, from Old High German sigu (“victory”) + fridu (“peace”).


Zigmārs

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. From German Siegmar, from Old High German sigu (“victory”) + māri (“famous”).


Rota

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. From rota (“adornment”).


Raita

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1935. From raits (“brisk”).


Vitauts

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1901. From Lithuanian Vytautas.


Maigonis

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1908. From maigs (“gentle”).


Vitolds

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1877. From Polish Witold, copied from the rare German name Witold, from Old High German witu (“wood”) + waltan (“to rule”), but used in Polish as a rendering of Lithuanian Vytautas.


Violeta

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. Variant, probably via Italian Violetta, of Viola, from Latin viola (“a violet”).

a female given name, equivalent to English Violet


Olivers

Olivers (nominative singular)
Oliveri (nominative plural)
Oliveru (accusative singular)
Oliverus (accusative plural)
Olivera (genitive singular)
Oliveru (genitive plural)
Oliveram (dative singular)
Oliveriem (dative plural)
Oliveru (instrumental singular)
Oliveriem (instrumental plural)
Oliverā (locative singular)
Oliveros (locative plural)
Oliver (singular vocative)
Oliveri (plural vocative)


Lūks

Lūks (nominative singular)
Lūku (accusative singular)
Lūka (genitive singular)
Lūkam (dative singular)
Lūku (instrumental singular)
Lūkā (locative singular)
Lūk (singular vocative)

a male given name, rarely borne also by Latvian speakers


Cefanja

Cefanja (nominative singular)
Cefanjas (nominative plural)
Cefanju (accusative singular)
Cefanjas (accusative plural)
Cefanjas (genitive singular)
Cefanju (genitive plural)
Cefanjam (dative singular)
Cefanjām (dative plural)
Cefanju (instrumental singular)
Cefanjām (instrumental plural)
Cefanjā (locative singular)
Cefanjās (locative plural)
Cefanja (singular vocative)
Cefanjas (plural vocative)


Mozus

Mozus (nominative singular)
Mozi (nominative plural)
Mozu (accusative singular)
Mozus (accusative plural)
Mozus (genitive singular)
Mozu (genitive plural)
Mozum (dative singular)
Moziem (dative plural)
Mozu (instrumental singular)
Moziem (instrumental plural)
Mozū (locative singular)
Mozos (locative plural)
Mozus (singular vocative)
Mozi (plural vocative)


Aleksanders

Aleksanders (nominative singular)
Aleksanderi (nominative plural)
Aleksanderu (accusative singular)
Aleksanderus (accusative plural)
Aleksandera (genitive singular)
Aleksanderu (genitive plural)
Aleksanderam (dative singular)
Aleksanderiem (dative plural)
Aleksanderu (instrumental singular)
Aleksanderiem (instrumental plural)
Aleksanderā (locative singular)
Aleksanderos (locative plural)
Aleksander (singular vocative)
Aleksanderi (plural vocative)


Trīne

a diminutive of the female given name Katrīna


Lūcijs

From Latin Lūcius, a common Roman praenomen deriving from lux (“light”).

a male given name from Latin. Cognate with English Lucius