Popular Romanian Names for Kids: What’s in a Name?

Have you ever wondered what names children in Romania usually have? Romanian names are full of meaning, history, and tradition—and they’re fun to explore!

One Child, Two Names?

Romanian kids often have more than one first name, but they usually only use one of them in daily life. For example, if a girl’s name is Maria Ioana, her family and friends will most likely just call her Maria. They don’t shorten names into nicknames like “MJ” or “MI” as you might in English.

Girl Names Usually End in “A”

Want to guess if a Romanian name belongs to a girl? Most girl names end in “a.” Names like Maria, Elena, Ana, and Ioana are very common—and very beautiful!

Where Do These Names Come From?

Many names in Romania come from Romanian Orthodox saints, since religion plays an important role in naming traditions. For boys, names like:

• Ioan (John)
• Andrei (Andrew)
• Alexandru (Alexander)
• Vasile (Basil)
• Gheorghe (George)

are very popular. For girls, names like:

• Maria
• Elena
• Ana
• Ioana

are commonly used.

Names from History and Mythology

Some names go way back in time! Boys may have names like Traian or Octavian, which are Roman in origin. Girls may be named Andrada or Meda, names that come from Dacian roots—a culture that lived in Romania thousands of years ago.

Romanian names tell stories about family, faith, and history. It’s like carrying a little piece of the past with you!

Learn More with Dinolingo

Want to explore more Romanian names, words, and traditions? With Dinolingo, kids can:

• Watch fun Romanian videos
• Sing along with traditional songs
• Practice new words with flashcards and games
• Discover culture through stories and activities
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Whether your name is Maria, Andrei, or something totally different, learning Romanian with Dinolingo makes every child feel at home!