260 Estonian Boy Names with Meanings

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Estonian boy names starting with A

AaduAadu is an Estonian male given name. Variants include Aado and Ado.
AapoAapo is a Finnish and Estonian given name derived from Abraham. Notable people with the name include: Aapo Häkkinen (born 1976), Finnish musician Aapo Halme (born 1998), Finnish football center-back Aapo Harjula (1880–1961), Finnish cooperative inspector and…
AareAare is an Estonian masculine given name meaning "treasure" in the Estonian language.
AarneAarne may be a masculine given name and a surname. It is a Finnish and Estonian form of the given name Arne, a form of "Arnold".
AarniAarni is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Aarni Neuvonen (20th century), Estonian criminal Markus Aarni Erämies Kajo (born 1957), Finnish reporter, screenwriter, and television host
AavoAavo is an Estonian masculine given name. As of 1 January 2021, Aavo was the 220th most popular male name in Estonia.
AdoAdo is a given name. It is sometimes used as a short form of Adnan (name), commonly used in Bosnia.
AgoAgo or AGO may refer to:
AguAgu is both a given name and surname. As a given name, it is predominantly masculine and with several different origins, including Igbo and Estonian.
AhtiAhti is a heroic character of Finnish Folk poetry. Ahti may also refer to: Ahti (Egyptian deity), a malevolent hippopotamus goddess 2826 Ahti, an asteroid, named after the Finnish myth character
AimarAimar is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, common in mainly the Basque Country and Estonia (with 5,500 resp. 600 name bearers).
AinAin is a common Estonian-language male given name. People named Ain include: Ain Andressoo (1935–2023), Estonian archer and architect Ain Anger (born 1971), Estonian opera bass Ain Evard (born 1962), Soviet/Estonian high jumper Ain-Alar Juhanson (born 1976),…
AivarAivar is an Estonian masculine given name. It is an Estonian equivalent of the Old Scandinavian name Ivar, from yr "yew" and -arr "warrior" .
AivoAivo is an Estonian masculine given name. It is an Estonian equivalent of the Old Scandinavian name Ivar, from yr "yew" and -arr "warrior" .
AkselSee Kusaila for the 7th-century Berber leader. Aksel is a masculine name, used predominantly throughout Scandinavia, a variant of Axel.
AlarAlar is the common term for Daminozide, a chemical compound that serves as a plant growth regulator. Alar may also refer to:
AlbertAlbert is a masculine given name. It is derived from the Germanic Adalbert and Adelbert, containing the words adal ("noble") and beraht ("bright").
AlfredAlfred is a masculine given name of English origin, a modern descendant of the Anglo-Saxon name Ælfrǣd (Old English pronunciation: [ˈæɫvræːd]), formed from the Germanic words ælf, meaning "elf", and rǣd, meaning "counsel".
AllanAllan may refer to:
AllarAllar is an Estonian-language male given name. People named Allar include: Allar Jõks (born 1965), Estonian lawyer and the former Chancellor of Justice Allar Levandi (born 1965), Estonian nordic combined skier Allar Raja (born 1983), Estonian rower
AloAlo is an Estonian-language male given name. People named Alo include: Alo Bärengrub (born 1984), Estonian footballer Alo Dupikov (born 1985), Estonian footballer Alo Jakin (born 1986), Estonian acyclist Alo Kelly (born 1977), Irish professional boxer Alo…
AlvarAlvar is a masculine given name derived from the Old Norse name Alfarr, formed of the elements alfr ("elf") and arr ("warrior"). The name is now primarily used in Estonia, Finland and Sweden.
AndoAndo or Andō is a Japanese surname. Ando may also refer to:
AndresAndres or Andrés is a male given name. It can also be a surname.
AndrusAndrus is an Estonian masculine given name. People named Andrus include: Andrus Ansip (born 1956), Estonian politician Andrus Aug (born 1972), Estonian road bicycle racer Andrus Eelmäe (born 1956), Estonian actor Andrus Johani (1906–1941), Estonian painter…
AntiAnti is an Estonian masculine given name. It is a cognate of the Finnish masculine given name Antti.
AntoAnto may either be a surname or given name. It is a Croatian and South Indian diminutive form of Anton, Antonio and Antonijo that is used in Croatia and South India.
AntonAnton is a masculine given name. It is derived from the Latin name Antonius, and used in various languages.
AntsAnts is an Estonian masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Ants Antson (1938–2015), Estonian speed skater and Olympic medalist Ants Eskola (1908–1989), Estonian actor and singer Ants Frosch (born 1959), Estonian politician, diplomat and…
ArdoArdo is a male given name. People named Ardo include: Ardo (died 720/721), Visigothic king Ardo Smaragdus, 9th-century hagiographer Ardo Ärmpalu (born 1980), Estonian basketball player Ardo Arusaar (born 1988), Estonian wrestler Ardo Hansson (born 1958),…
ArgoArgo is a masculine given name and a surname which may refer to: Allison Argo (born 1953), American film producer, director, writer, editor and narrator Arthur Argo (1935–1981), Scottish folk musician, playwright and poet Bob Argo (1923–2016), American…
ArminArmin is a male given name and surname of Indo-European origin.
ArnoArno (; German: [ˈaʁno]) is both a surname and a Germanic given name. Notable people with the name include:
ArnoldArnold is a masculine German, Dutch and English given name. It is composed of the Germanic elements arn "eagle" and wald "power, brightness".
ArtoArto may refer to:
ArturArtur is a cognate to the common male given name Arthur meaning "bear-like", or "of honour". It is believed to possibly be descended from the Roman surname Artorius or the Celtic bear-goddess Artio or more probably from the Celtic word *artos ("bear").
ArvedArved is a masculine given name. Notable people with the given name include: Arved Birnbaum (born 1962), German actor Arved Crüger (1911–1942), German WWII Luftwaffe wing commander Arved Deringer (1913–2011), German lawyer and politician Arved Fuchs (born…
ArviArvi is an Estonian and Finnish male given name. People named Arvi include: Arvi Aavik (born 1969), Estonian wrestler Arvi Altmäe (born 22 July 1942), Estonian architect and rector Arvi Grotenfelt (1863–1941), Finnish philosopher and psychologist Arvi…
ArvidArvid, Arved, Arnvid or Arvydas is a male given name, most common in Scandinavia but also in Iran and Lithuania. In Scandinavia it is derived from Old Norse Arnviðr and means "forest of eagles" or "eagle wood".
ArvoArvo is a Finnish and Estonian given name for males and may refer to: Arvo Aalto (1932–2025), Finnish politician Arvo Aaltonen (1892–1949), Finnish swimmer and Olympic medalist Arvo Aller (born 1973), Estonian politician Arvo Andresson (1954–1994), captain of…
AskoAsko is a male given name common in Finland and Estonia. The nameday is 6 September.
AtsAts is an Estonian-language male given name. People named Ats include: Ats Amon (1916–1944), Estonian basketball player Ats Purje (born 1985), Estonian footballer
AugustAugust is both a given name and surname developed from the Latin, Augustus. Derived from the Latin word augere, meaning "to increase", Augustus had the meaning "esteemed" or "venerable" and was a title given to Roman emperors.
AvoAvo is a masculine given name and may refer to: Avo Keel (born 1962), Estonian volleyball player and coach Avo Keerend (1920–2012), Estonian printmaker, painter and illustrator Avo Kiir (born 1952), Estonian Lutheran clergyman and politician Avo Paistik…

Estonian boy names starting with B

BrunoBruno is a given name and surname of Old Irish, French, Italian, Latin and Germanic origin.

Estonian boy names starting with E

EdgarEdgar is a commonly used masculine English given name, from an Anglo-Saxon name Edgar (composed of ead "rich, prosperous" and gar "spear").
EduardEduard is a masculine given name, which is, among other languages, a German, Dutch, and Russian form of the English name Edward.
EerikEerik is a masculine given name most commonly found in Estonia and Finland. It is a cognate of the English language name Eric.
EeroEero is an Estonian and Finnish masculine given name (pronounced: /e:ro/). Notable people with the name include: As a surname Endel Eero (1930–2006), Estonian politician
EgonEgon is a German variant of the male given name Egino. It is most commonly found in Central and Northern Europe.
EikiEiki is a given name. Notable people with the given name include: Eiki Berg (born 1970), Estonian scientist, professor, and politician Eiki Eiki, the professional name of Eiko Naitō (born 1971), Japanese manga artist Eiki Kitamura (born 1981), Japanese actor…
EikoEiko is a feminine Japanese given name. Eikō, also spelled Eikou or Eikoh, is a masculine Japanese given name.
EinarEinar is a Scandinavian given name deriving from the Old Norse name Einarr, which according to Guðbrandur Vigfússon is directly connected with the concept of the einherjar, warriors who died in battle and ascended to Valhalla in Norse mythology.
EinariEinari is a Finnish and Estonian masculine given name, a cognate to the Scandinavian given name Einar.
EinoEino is a Finnish and Estonian masculine given name. The name is thought to be the Finnic form of the given name Henri.
EldurEldur is an Estonian and Icelandic male given name. People named Eldur include: Eldur Parder (1928–2003), Estonian politician
ElmarElmar is a male given name from different languages: In English, German, Estonian, and Faroese, it comes from a reconstructed Proto-Germanic word *Aþalamār meaning “noble” and “famous”.
ElmoElmo is a male name, derivative of Erasmus, via the old Italian diminutive Ermo. It can also be a diminutive form of the given name Guglielmo.
EmilThe name Emil, Emile, or Émile is a male given name of Indo-European origin. This name has multiple meanings: laborious, rival, or eager, which are derived from the Latin Aemilius of the gens Aemilia.
EndelEndel is an Estonian masculine given name and may refer to: Endel Aruja (1911-2008), Estonian physicist active in Canada Endel Eero (1930–2006), Estonian politician Endel Edasi (1929–2002), Estonian swimmer Endel Kiisa (born 1937), Estonian motorcycle rider…
EnnEnn is an Estonian masculine given name, a form of Henry and may refer to: Enn Eesmaa (born 1946).
EnnoEnno may refer to:
ErikThe male given names Eric, Erich, Erikk, Erik, Erick, Eirik, or Eiríkur are derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr [ˈɛiˌriːkz̠] (or Eríkr [ˈeˌriːkz̠] in Old East Norse due to monophthongization).
ErkiErki is a common Estonian-language male given name. Its name day in Estonia is 18 May.
ErkkiErkki is a Finnish and Estonian given name (derived from Erik). Notable people with the name include:
ErkoErko is a predominantly Estonian masculine given name. It is a cognate of the given name Eric.
ErniErni is both a given name, often a short form of Ernest, and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
ErvinErvin is a male given name of Indo-European origin, meaning "green water," "fresh water," "friend of the sea," or "army friend." It is believed to have either originated from Old English or Old Gaelic, referring to its water-related meanings, or from the…
EugenEugen is a masculine given name which may refer to: Archduke Eugen of Austria (1863–1954), last Habsburg Grandmaster of the Teutonic Order from 1894 to 1923 Prince Eugen, Duke of Närke (1865–1947), Swedish painter, art collector, and patron of artists Prince…
EvaldEvald is a masculine given name found primarily in Northern Europe, especially in Denmark, Estonia, Norway and Sweden.

Estonian boy names starting with F

FeliksFeliks is a variant spelling of the given name Felix, used in Poland and the Baltic states, as well as in the transliteration of the name Felix from Russian.

Estonian boy names starting with G

GeorgGeorg is a male given name in mostly Northern European countries and may refer to:
GertGert is a mainly masculine given name (sometimes a short form of Gerrit, Gerard, etc.), with some female bearers (short for Gertrude).
GunnarGunnar is a male first name of Nordic origin (Gunnarr in Old Norse). Gunder is a variant,.
GustavGustav, also spelled Gustaf (pronounced or in English; Swedish: [ˈɡɵ̂sːtav] for both spellings), is a male given name of Old Swedish origin, used mainly in Scandinavian countries, German-speaking countries, and the Low Countries.

Estonian boy names starting with H

HaljandHaljand is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: Haljand Udam (1936–2005), Estonian orientalist Rein Haljand (born 1945), Estonian swimmer Tõnu Haljand (1945–1997), Estonian skier
HandoHando an Estonian masculine given name. As of 1 January 2021, 119 men in Estonia have the first name Hando, making it the 603rd most popular male name in the country.
HannesHannes is a male given name and a short form or diminutive of Johannes or Hannibal.
HannoHanno is a male given name. People named Hanno include: Hanno Balitsch (born 1981), German footballer Hanno Behrens (born 1990), German footballer Hanno Dirksen (born 1991), South African rugby player Hanno Douschan (born 1989), Austrian snowboarder Hanno…
HansHans is a male given name in Afrikaans, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Faroese, German, Norwegian, Icelandic and Swedish-speaking populations.
HaraldHarald or Haraldr is the Old Norse form of the given name Harold. It may refer to:
HardiHardi may refer to: French ship Hardi (1750) HMS Hardi (1797) Hardi, Raebareli, a village in Uttar Pradesh, India Hardi Union, a union parishad of Bangladesh
HarriHarri is a given name and a surname. Notable people with these names include:
HeikiHeiki is an Estonian masculine given name, variant of Hendrik ("Henry") People named Heiki include: Heiki Arike (1965–2018), politician and major in the Estonian Defence League Heiki Ernits (born 1953), caricaturist and film director Heiki Hepner (born 1966),…
HeikkiHeikki is a Finnish and Estonian male given name. It derives from a medieval vernacular form of the name Henrik.
HeikoHeiko is a traditional given name of Germanic origin. It is the short form of the name Heinrich—cognate of Henry.
HeinoHeino is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Heino (born 1938), German schlager and volksmusik music singer Heino Anto (1882–1955), Estonian playwright, actor, politician and journalist Frank Heino Damrosch (1859–1937), German-born…
HeitiHeiti is an Estonian-language male given name. People named Heiti include: Heiti Hääl (born 1963), Estonian entrepreneur and sports personality Heiti Talvik (1904–1947), Estonian poet
HeldurHeldur is an Estonian-language male given name. People named Heldur include: Heldur Jõgioja (1936–2010), Estonian musician, composer, writer, journalist Heldur Niit (1928–2010), Estonian folklorist, literary scholar and editor
HelmerHelmer is both a masculine given name and a surname. In the former use it is common in Scandinavia.
HendrikHendrik is a given name of Dutch origin, and a cognate to the English Henry. The spelling Hendrick or Henderick was interchangeable until the 19th century.
HennHenn is a both a surname and an Estonian masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:
HennoHenno is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include: Surname: Hubert Henno (born 1976), French volleyball player Olivier Henno (born 1962), French politician Sass Henno (born 1982), Estonian writer Given name: Henno Althoff (born…
HenriHenri ( ahn-REE) is the French form of the masculine given name Henry, also in Estonian, Finnish, German and Luxembourgish. Bearers of the given name include:
HenrikHenrik is a male given name of Germanic origin, primarily used in Scandinavia, Finland, Estonia, Hungary and Slovenia. In Poland, the name is spelt Henryk but pronounced similarly.
HillarHillar is an Estonian masculine given name and may refer to: Hillar Aarelaid (born 1967), Estonian security officer Hillar Eller (1939–2010), Estonian politician Hillar Hein (born 1954), Estonian ski jumper, Nordic combined skier and coach Hillar Kalda (born…
HindrekHindrek is an Estonian masculine given name. It is a cognate of the foreign names Heinrich, Henry and Henri.
HugoHugo is a surname and a masculine given name of German origin. The English version of the name is Hugh, the Italian version is Ugo.

Estonian boy names starting with I

IivoIivo is a predominantly Estonian, Finnish, and Karelian masculine given name. In both Finnish and Estonian, it is a cognate of Ivo.
IllimarIllimar is an Estonian masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Illimar Pärn (born 1988), ski jumper Illimar Truverk (born 1967), architect
IlmarIlmar is an Estonian masculine given name and may refer to: Ilmar Aluvee (1969–2013), Estonian skier Ilmar Kullam (1922–2011), Estonian basketball player and Olympic athlete Ilmar Laaban (1921–2000), Estonian poet and publicist Ilmar Ojase (born 1973),…
ImreImre (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈimrɛ] ) is a Hungarian masculine first name, which is also in Estonian use, where the corresponding name day is 10 April. It has been suggested that it relates to the name Emeric, Emmerich or Heinrich.
IndrekIndrek is an Estonian masculine given name. It is the Estonian form of Henry and may refer to: Indrek Allmann (born 1972), architect Indrek Hargla (born 1970), novelist and screenwriter Indrek Hirv (born 1956), Estonian poet, translator and artist Indrek…
IngmarIngmar is a Scandinavian given name and is a composite of Ing, possibly a Norse god, and Mar, meaning "famous". The name element Ing is also found in Ingvar, Ingolf, Ingeborg, and other names.
InnarInnar is an Estonian masculine given name. People named Innar include: Innar Mäesalu (born 1970), politician Innar Mändoja (born 1978), racing cyclist
IvarIvar (Old Norse Ívarr) is a Scandinavian masculine given name. Another variant of the name is Iver, which is more common in Norway.
IvoIvo is a masculine given name, in use in various European languages. The name used in western European languages originates as a Germanic name.

Estonian boy names starting with J

JaagupJaagup is an Estonian masculine given name, variant of Jacob and James. People named Jaagup include: Jaagup Leeman (1893–1986), military commander Jaagup Linnakivi (1900–1965), architect Jaagup Loosalu (1898–1996), publisher, journalist, agricultural…
JaakJaak is a version of the names Jacob and James in the Estonian language. People named Jaak include: Jaak Aab (born 1960), Estonian politician Jaak Aaviksoo (born 1954), Estonian politician and physicists Jaak Allik (born 1946), Estonian politician and theatre…
JaanJaan is an Estonian masculine name, a cognate of the English-language given name John.
JaanusJaanus is an Estonian masculine given name, a version of John. People named Jaanus include: Jaanus Karilaid (born 1977), Estonian politician Jaanus Kuum (1964–1998), Estonian-Norwegian cyclist Jaanus Männik (born 1951), Estonian politician Jaanus Marrandi…
JanJan is a form of John that is used in various languages. (See the "Other names" section in this page's infobox for more variants.) The name is used in Afrikaans, Belarusian, Circassian, Catalan, Cornish, Croatian, Czech, English (especially in Devon dialect),…
JanarJanar is an Estonian masculine given name. People bearing the name Janar include: Janar Soo (born 1991), Estonian basketball player Janar Talts (born 1983), Estonian basketball player Janar Toomet (born 1989), Estonian footballer
JanekJanek is an Estonian, Polish and Czech male given name. In Czech, it originated as a diminutive of Jan.
JannoJanno is both a masculine given name and a surname predominantly found in Estonia. As a given name it can be a diminutive of Johannes, Juhan, Jan, Jaan, and Jaanus.
JarmoJarmo is a Finnish and Estonian masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Jarmo Ahjupera (born 1984), Estonian football player Jarmo Alatensiö (1963–2003), football player Jarmo Hakala (born 1954), Olympic canoer Jarmo Hyttinen, actor Jarmo…
JoakimיהויקיםJoakim or Joacim is a male given name primarily used in Scandinavian languages, Estonian and Finnish. It is derived from a transliteration of the Hebrew יהוֹיָקִים, and literally means "lifted by Jehovah".
JoelיואלJoel or Yoel is a male name derived from יוֹאֵל Standard Hebrew, Yoʾel, Tiberian Hebrew, or Yôʾēl, meaning "Yahu is El" (El being a Northwest Semitic word meaning 'god' or 'deity'), "YHWH is God", or the modern translation "Yahweh is God".
JohannesΙωάννηςJohannes is a Medieval Latin form of the personal name that usually appears as "John" in English language contexts.
JoonasJoonas is an Estonian and Finnish given name, a cognate of Jonas. Notable people with the given name include: Joonas Alanne (born 1990), Finnish ice hockey player Joonas Angeria (born 1989), Finnish music producer, songwriter and musician Joonas Cavén (born…
JoosepJoosep is an Estonian masculine given name, a version of Joseph. People named Joosep include: Joosep Matjus (born 1984), Estonian documentary filmmaker Joosep Saat (1900–1977), Estonian communist politician, journalist and academic Joosep Toome (born 1985),…
JuhanJuhan (Estonian pronunciation: [ˈjuhɑn]) is a common Estonian male given name and occasionally a surname.
JuhoJuho is a male given name. It is an Estonian and Finnish variation of John.
JuliusιουλοςJulius is a masculine given name and a surname, derived from the nomen of a Roman family, most famously Julius Caesar. The name may be derived from Greek ιουλος (ioulos) lit.
JussJuss is an Estonian male given name, often a diminutive of Juhan and Johannes and a cognate of the Finnish language name Jussi. As of 1 January 2022, 124 men in Estonia bear the name Juss, making it the 593rd most popular male name in the country.
JürgenJürgen or Jurgen is a popular male given name in Germany, Estonia, Belgium and the Netherlands. Notable people named Jürgen include:
JüriJüri is an Estonian masculine given name. It is often a diminutive of the given name Jürgen.

Estonian boy names starting with K

KaarelKaarel is an Estonian masculine given name. It is a cognate of the North Germanic names Karl and Carl and the French and English Charles.
KaidoKaido is an Estonian and Finnish given name, a masculine form of Kaidi – a variant of Katariina.
KaimarKaimar is an Estonian-language masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Kaimar Karu (born 1980), Estonian politician Kaimar Saag (born 1988), Estonian footballer
KalevголоваKalev is an Estonian masculine given name, derived from national folk hero Kalev. Related Finnish names are Kaleva and Kalevi.
KaleviKalevi is a Finnish and Estonian masculine given name and surname. Notable people with the name include:
KaljoKaljo is an Estonian masculine given name and, less commonly, a surname. People named Kaljo include: As a given name Kaljo Ellik (1948–2017), Estonian politician Kaljo Kiisk (1925–2007), Estonian actor, film director and politician.
KaljuKalju (meaning "cliff") is an Estonian-language male given name. People named Kalju include: Kalju Jurkatamm (1941–2024), Estonian sprinter and hurdler Kalju Kangur (1925–1989), Estonian writer and translator Kalju Karask (1931–2011), Estonian opera and…
KalleKalle is a masculine given name of North Germanic origin, a variation of Karl. In Sweden, people named Karl are commonly nicknamed Kalle.
KalmerKalmer may be a male given name or a family name. People: Given name Kalmer Lain (born 1968), Estonian politician Kalmer Tennosaar (1928–2004), Estonian singer, television presenter and journalist Surname Dewey Kalmer, American college baseball coach Joseph…
KarlKarl is a Germanic male given name. It comes from Old High German, meaning 'man, husband, freeman' and was widely popularised in Central and Northern Europe by its status as a royal name, in particular through the Frankish king Charlemagne.
KasparKaspar is a given name and surname which may refer to: Given name: Kaspar, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken (1459 – c.
KasperKasper is a masculine given name which may refer to: Kasper Andersen (cyclist) (born 2002), Danish cyclist Kasper Andersen (speedway rider) (born 1998), Danish speedway rider Kasper Irming Andersen (born 1986), Danish handball player Kasper Bøgelund (born…
KaupoKaupo is an Estonian-language male given name. People named Kaupo include: Kaupo Kikkas, Estonian photographer Kaupo Palmar (born 1975), Estonian handball player
KaurKaur is an Estonian masculine given name and occasional surname derived from the given name and may refer to: Kaur Alttoa (born 1947), Estonian historian Kaur Kender (born 1971), Estonian author Kaur Kivila (born 2003), Estonian footballer Kaur Kivistik (born…
KertKert may refer to:
KoitKoit, an Estonian word meaning "dawn", is used as an Estonian masculine given name.
KonradKonrad is a German masculine given name (with variants Kunz and Kunze) that means 'bold counselor'.
KristjanKristjan is a masculine given name in different European languages. It is a variation of the name Christian.
KristoKristo is a male given name. People named Kristo include: Kristo Mohan Chakma, Indian politician Kristo Dako (1876–1941), Albanian patriot and publisher Kristo Das Pal (1839–1884), Indian publicist Kristo Dominković (1877–1946), Serbian journalist and writer…
KuldarKuldar is an Estonian-language male given name. People named Kuldar include: Kuldar Leis (born 1968), Estonian entrepreneur and politician Kuldar Sikk (born 1979), Estonian rally co-driver Kuldar Sink (1942–1995), Estonian composer and flautist
KunoKuno is an Estonian and German male given name, derived from medieval diminutive forms of Conrad. People named Kuno include: Kuno of Öhningen (d.
KustasKustas is an Estonian masculine given name; a cognate of the Nordic given name Gustav, which is also found in Estonia. Other variants and diminutives of Kustas found in Estonia include Kustav, Kusti, and Kusto.
KülloKüllo is an Estonian-language male given name. People named Küllo include: Küllo Arjakas (born 1959), Estonian historian and politician Küllo Kõiv (1972–1998), Estonian wrestler

Estonian boy names starting with L

LarsLars is a common male name in Scandinavian countries and Germany.
LauriLauri is an Estonian and Finnish male given name. It can also be a surname.
LauritsLaurits is a masculine given name, a Danish and Estonian variant of the Scandinavian Lauritz, related to the English names Laurence and Lawrence. It may refer to: Laurits, fire god related to St.
LehoLeho is largely an Estonian masculine given name. People with the name Leho include: Leho Laurine (1904–1998), Estonian chess master Leho Muldre (born 1940), Estonian orchestra conductor, horn player and music teacher Leho Pent (born 1990), Estonian…
LeinoLeino is an Estonian masculine given name and a Finnish surname. Notable people with the name include: Given name Leino Mägi (born 1955), Estonian politician Leino Rei (born 1972), Estonian actor and theatre director Surname Eino Leino (1878–1926), Finnish…
LembitLembit is an Estonian masculine given name. A variant is Lembitu.
LennartLennart or Lennarth is a Germanic variant of the name Leonard, most common in Scandinavia and German-speaking countries as a surname or masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:
LeonhardLeonhard is a German male given name and surname also used in other Germanic languages, as well as Estonian, sharing the same origin as English Leonard. Notable people with the name include:
LepoLepo may refer to:

Estonian boy names starting with M

MadisMadis is an Estonian masculine given name. As of 1 January 2020, 2,635 men in Estonia bear the name Madis.
MagnusMagnus, meaning "great" in Latin, was used as cognomen in ancient Rome and a given name in the Middle Ages.
MaidoMaido is an Estonian-language male given name. People named Maido include: Maido Pajo (born 1950), Estonian politician Maido Pakk (born 1989), Estonian footballer Maido Ruusmann (born 1983), Estonian politician
MaitMait is an Estonian masculine given name. People named Mait include: Mait Klaassen (born 1955), veterinary scientist and politician Mait Kõiv (born 1961), historian (:et) Mait Künnap (born 1982), tennis player Mait Laas (born 1970), animated film director…
MarekMarek is a West Slavic (Czech, Polish and Slovak) masculine given name, the equivalent of Mark in English. It is also the 46th most popular masculine given name in Estonian.
MargoMargo or Margó is a female given name, a form of Margaret. In Estonia, it is mainly a male given name.
MargusMargus is an Estonian masculine given name, a variant of Marcus. People named Margus include: Margus Allikmaa (born 1961), theatre director, cultural figure and politician Margus Hanson (born 1958), politician Margus Hernits (born 1972), figure skater Margus…
MarkoMarko is a masculine given name, a cognate of Mark. The male name Marko is a Roman personal name that comes from the Latin word "Marti-co-s" which is a derivative of Mars, the Roman god of war.
MartMart is a masculine given name in Dutch, Estonian and less often in English. People named Mart include: Mart Bax (born 1937), Dutch anthropologist Mart Bras (born 1950), Dutch water polo player Mart Crowley (1935–2020), American playwright Mart Dijkstra (born…
MartinMartin may either be a given name or surname. In Scotland, Martin or McMartin is a common surname of Scottish Gaelic origin.
MarttiMartti is a Finnish and Estonian masculine given name. The name is the Finnish equivalent of the Latin name Martinus and originally refers to Mars, the god of war.
MatiMati is a male given name. People named Mati include: Mati Ahven (1943–2022), Estonian politician Mati Alaver (born 1954), Estonian skier and coach Mati Erelt (born 1941), Estonian linguist Mati Ilisson (born 1960), Estonian politician Mati Kaal (born 1946),…
MatsMats is a given name, a Scandinavian and Estonian form of Matthew or Matthias, and may refer to: Mats Berglind (1952–2016), Swedish politician Mats Bergman (born 1948), Swedish actor Mats Eilertsen (born 1975), Norwegian jazz musician and composer Mats Ekman…
MattiasMattias is a masculine given name found most prominently in Northern Europe. It is a cognate of Matthew and Matthias, and may refer to:
MaunoMauno is a Finnish and Estonian masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Mauno Castrén (1931–2021), Finnish diplomat Mauno Forsman (1928–2006), Finnish politician (Social Democrat), Member of Parliament 1971–1983 Mauno Hartman (1930–2017),…
MeelisMeelis is an Estonian masculine given name. The feminine form of Meelis is Meeli.
MihkelMihkel is an Estonian masculine given name, a version of Michael. People named Mihkel include: Mihkel Ainsalu (born 1996), footballer Mihkel Aitsam (1877–1953), writer, journalist and local historian Mihkel Aksalu (born 1984), football goalkeeper Mikk-Mihkel…
MikkMikk is an Estonian masculine given name, a version of Nicholas. People named Mikk include: Jüri-Mikk Udam, Estonian rower Mikk-Mihkel Arro (born 1984), decathlete Mikk Jürjens (born 1987), actor, singer and TV presenter Mikk Jurkatamm (born 2000), basketball…
MärtMärt is an Estonian masculine given name, a version of Martin. People named Märt include: Märt Avandi (born 1981), actor Märt Israel (born 1983), discus thrower Märt Kalbus, actor Märt Kermon (born 1940), basketball player and basketball coach Märt Kosemets…
MärtenMärten is both an Estonian masculine given name and a surname. Märt is often a diminutive of the given name.

Estonian boy names starting with N

NeemeNeeme is an Estonian-language male given name. People named Neeme include: Neeme Järvi (born 1937), conductor Neeme Ruus (1911–1942), politician Neeme Suur (born 1968), politician Neeme Väli (born 1965), Major General of the Estonian Defence League
NiiloNiilo is a male given name. People named Niilo include: Niilo Halonen (1940–2025), Finnish ski jumper Niilo Jääskinen (born 1958), Finnish lawyer and politician Niilo Mäenpää (born 1998), Finnish footballer Niilo Paasivirta, Finnish internet personality Niilo…

Estonian boy names starting with O

OlariOlari is an Estonian given name and a surname. Notable persons with that name include:
OlaviOlavi is a Finnish masculine given name from Olav/Olaf name. Notable people with the name include: Olavi Ahonen (1923–2000), Finnish film actor Olavi Alakulppi (1915–1990), Finnish cross country skier who competed in the 1930s Olavi Hänninen (1920–1992),…
OlevOlev may refer to: EML Olev (M415), Estonian minelayer Office of Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV), part of the UK government Department for Transport Online Electric Vehicle (OLEV)
OliverОливерOliver (Serbian Cyrillic and Macedonian Cyrillic: Оливер) is a masculine given name of Old French and Medieval British origin. The name has been generally associated with the Latin term olivarius, meaning "olive tree planter", or "olive branch bearer".
OscarOscar or Oskar is a masculine given name of English, Old Norse and Irish origin.
OsvaldOsvald is a male given name. People named Osvald include: Kristian Osvald Viderø (1906–1991), Faroese clergyman, poet and Bible translator Osvald Chlubna (1893–1971), Czech composer Osvald Helmuth (1894–1966), Danish stage and film actor Osvald Käpp…
OttOtt is a surname and an Estonian masculine given name (meaning "Bear" but also the Estonian version of the German name, Otto). People with the name include:
OttoOtto is a masculine German given name and a surname. It originates as an Old High German short form (variants Audo, Odo, Udo) of Germanic names beginning in aud-, an element meaning "wealth, prosperity".

Estonian boy names starting with P

PaavoPaavo is an Estonian and Finnish masculine given name, cognate to "Paul". The Finnish patronymic surname Paavolainen is derived from it.
PaulPaul is an English as well as Dutch, French and German masculine given name. The Roman and subsequently Christian derived name and its variations can also be a surname.
PeepPeep is an Estonian masculine given name. Notable people with the given name include: Peep Aru (born 1953), Estonian politician Peep Jänes (born 1936), Estonian architect Peep Jöffert (1944–2024), Estonian racing cyclist Peep Lassmann (1948–2025), Estonian…
PeetPeet or PEET may refer to:
PeeterPeeter is a masculine given name, a cognate of the name Peter. It exists in Estonian, Flemish and Dutch languages.
PriiduPriidu is an Estonian masculine given name. Notable individuals named Priidu include: Priidu Aavik (1905–1991), painter Priidu Beier (born 1957), poet and teacher Priidu Isak (born 1957), boxer (et) Priidu Niit (born 1990), discus thrower (et) Priidu Puusepp…
PriitPriit is an Estonian masculine given name, cognate to English Fred or Frederick and to German Friedrich.

Estonian boy names starting with R

RagnarRagnar (Old Norse: Ragnarr [ˈrɑɣnˌɑrː]) is a masculine Germanic given name, composed of the Old Norse elements ragin- "counsel" and hari- "army".
RaidoRaido is an Estonian-language male given name. People named Raido include: Raido Kodanipork (born 1969), Estonian cyclist Raido Ränkel (born 1990), Estonian cross-country skier Raido Rüütel (born 1951), Estonian racing driver Raido Villers (born 1982),…
RaigoRaigo is an Estonian masculine given name and may refer to: Raigo Mõlder (born 1982), Estonian rally co-driver Raigo Toompuu (born 1981), Estonian track and field athlete
RaimoRaimo is a masculine given name. People named Raimo include: Raimo Aas (born 1953), Estonian humorist Raimo Grönberg (born 1953), Finnish actor Raimo Hämäläinen (born 1948), Finnish professor of applied mathematics and operations research Raimo Heino…
RaimondRaimond is both a masculine given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
RaimundRaimund is thought to be a variant of the name Raymond. It is closely related to .
RainRain is a given name. People named Rain include:
RainerRainer (pronounced [ˈʁaɪnɐ] ) is a German male given name.
RaitRait is a given name and surname. Notable people with the name include:
RaivoRaivo is an Estonian male given name. People named Raivo include: Raivo Adlas (born 1940), actor and theatre director Raivo Aeg (born 1962), politician and police officer, former head director of Estonian Internal Security Service Raivo Järvi (1954–2012),…
RasmusRasmus is a shortened form of "Erasmus", a name which means "beloved" and was the name of Saint Erasmus of Formia. It is a common male name in the Nordic countries (including Estonia).
RaulRaul, Raúl, Raül, and Raüll are forms of a common first name in Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish, Galician, Asturian, Basque, Aragonese, and Catalan.
RaunoRauno is an Estonian and Finnish masculine given name, and may refer to: Rauno Aaltonen (born 1938), Finnish former professional rally driver Rauno Alliku (born 1990), Estonian professional footballer Rauno Bies (born 1961), Finnish former sport shooter and…
ReinRein is a male given name. People with the given name or nickname include:
RihoRiho is both an Estonian masculine given name and a Japanese feminine given name. Notable people with the name include:
RiivoRiivo is an Estonian-language male given name. People named Riivo include: Rait-Riivo Laane (born 1993), Estonian basketball player Riivo Sinijärv (born 1947), Estonian chemist, politician and diplomat Riivo Valge (born 1975), Estonian military personnel
RistoRisto is a masculine given name, found in Finnish, Estonian and South Slavic. In South Slavic, it is a hypocorism derived from Hristofor or Hristivoje.
RobertThe name Robert is an ancient Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic *Hrōþi- "fame" and *berhta- "bright" (Hrōþiberhtaz).
RolandRoland is a masculine Frankish given name that is also used as a family name. Forms in other languages include: Orlando (Italian), Rolando (Italian, Portuguese, Spanish), Roldán (Spanish), Lóránt and Loránd (Hungarian).
RomanRoman is a masculine given name meaning from Rome, which originated within the Roman Empire, via Latin.

Estonian boy names starting with S

SanderThe masculine given name Sander is a variant of Alexander, used in the Dutch-speaking areas of Europe (chiefly the Netherlands and northern Belgium), as well as Norway and Estonia.
SiimSiim is both an Estonian masculine given name and less commonly, a surname. It is sometimes a diminutive of the given names Siimon and Siimeon, cognates of the given names Simon and Simeon.
SilverSilver is a gender-neutral given name which can also be used as a male or female nickname.
StenSten is a Scandinavian male given name. Literally meaning "stone" (to which surnames are anglicized to), it derives from a literal translation of Peter into the North Germanic languages.
SulevSulev is an Estonian masculine given name. People named Sulev include: Sulev Alajõe (born 1965), politician and lecturer Sulev Iva (born 1969), Võro identity activist Sulev Kannimäe (born 1955), Estonian politician Sulev Keedus (born 1957), film director…
SvenSven is a Scandinavian masculine given name. In Old Norse the meaning was "young man" or "servant", and the original Old Norse spelling was sveinn.

Estonian boy names starting with T

TaaviTaavi is an Estonian and Finnish masculine given name, a version of David. People named Taavi include: Taavi Aas (born 1966), Estonian politician, Mayor of Tallinn since 2017 Taavi Eelmaa (born 1971), Estonian actor Taavi (Dave) Komonen (1898–1978),…
TaivoTaivo is an Estonian masculine given name. As of 1 January 2021, 926 men in Estonia bear the name Taivo, making it the 178th most popular male name in the country.
TambetTambet is an Estonian masculine given name. Individuals bearing the name Tambet include: Tambet Pikkor (born 1980), Estonian ski jumper Tambet Tampuu (born 1963), Estonian lawyer and a judge Tambet Tuisk (born 1976), Estonian actor
TanelTanel is a male given name of Estonian origin. It is a cognate of the name Daniel.
TarmoTarmo is an Estonian and Finnish male given name. People named Tarmo include: Tarmo Jallai (born 1979), Estonian track and field athlete and Olympic competitor Tarmo Kikerpill (born 1977), Estonian professional basketball player Tarmo Kink (born 1985),…
TaunoTauno is a masculine given name, a variation of Augustine, found most commonly in Estonia and Finland.
TeetTeet is an Estonian masculine given name. People with the name Teet include: Teet Allas (born 1977), Estonian footballer Teet Helm (born 1959), Estonian politician Teet Jagomägi (born 1969), Estonian politician Teet Järvi (1958–2025), Estonian cellist Teet…
TiitTiit is predominantly an Estonian masculine given name and occurs, to a lesser extent, as a surname.
TimoTimo is a masculine given name. It is primarily used in Finnish, Estonian, Dutch, and German societies.
ToivoToivo is a masculine given name most commonly found in Estonia and Finland meaning hope. Alternately, it is a short form of the name Tobias.
ToomasToomas is an Estonian masculine given name, a cognate of Thomas. People named Toomas include: Toomas Alatalu (born 1942), historian, educator, political commentator and politician Toomas Altnurme (born 1973), painter Toomas Annus (born 1960), entrepreneur…
TõnisTonis, Tõnis or Tönis is a masculine given name. Tõnis is an Estonian form of Anthony.
TõnuTõnu is an Estonian masculine given name, a version of Anthony. People named Tõnu include: Tõnu Aare (1953–2021), musician Tõnu Aav (1939–2019), actor Tõnu Anton (born 1953), politician and judge Tõnu Aru (1935–2020), film director Tõnu Endrekson (born 1979),…

Estonian boy names starting with U

UdoUdo is a masculine given name. It may refer to:
UkuUku is an Estonian masculine given name. People named Uku include: Uku Hänni (born 1943), civil servant Uku Jürjendal (born 1989), kickboxer Uku Masing (1909–1985), philosopher, translator, theologist and folklorist Uku Suviste (born 1982), singer
UnoUno is a Swedish, Finnish and Estonian male given name, which is derived from the Old Norse name Une. Uno can also be seen as derived from the Latin word unus (one).
UrmasUrmas is an Estonian masculine given name. Notable people named Urmas include: Urmas Alender (1953–1994), singer Urmas Arumäe (born 1957), attorney, associate professor, former Minister of Justice Urmas Espenberg (born 1961), author, politician and publicist…
UrmoUrmo is an Estonian masculine given name. The name is often a diminutive of the given names Urmas and Urmet.
UunoUuno is a Finnish and Estonian male given name, and may refer to:

Estonian boy names starting with V

VahurVahur is a masculine Estonian given name and may refer to: Vahur Afanasjev (1979–2021), Estonian writer, filmmaker and musician Vahur Glaase (born 1960), Estonian politician Vahur Kersna (born 1962), Estonian journalist, radio and television personality and…
VainoVaino or Väino is both a masculine Estonian given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
ValdoNotable people with the name Valdo include:
ValdurValdur is an Estonian masculine given name. Valdur's name day is April 18th.
ValloVallo (also as Vallø) may refer to:
ValmarValmar may refer to:
ValterValter is a spelling variant of the German name Walter, Walther, from Old High German walt "rule" and her "army".
VambolaVambola is an Estonian masculine given name. The name is derived from the title character of Estonian author Andres Saal's 1889 short story Vambola; part of a trilogy, along with Aita (1891) and Leili (1892–1893), which deal with the ancient struggle for…
VeikoVeiko is an Estonian masculine given name. People named Veiko include: Veiko Belials (born 1966), Estonian writer and translator Veiko Lember (born 1977), Estonian volleyball player Veiko Õunpuu (born 1972), Estonian film director and screenwriter Veiko-Vello…
VeljoVeljo is an Estonian masculine given name, possibly a local diminutive of the given name Villem, or derived from the Estonian language word veli, meaning "brother".
VelloVello is an Estonian masculine given name. People named Vello include: Vello Asi (1927–2016), interior architect, graphic designer and professor Vello Helk (1923–2014), Danish historian of Estonian origin Vello Jaaska (born 1936), Estonian botanist Vello…
ViljarViljar is both an Estonian and an Old Norse masculine given name. Its Estonian meaning is "grow" or "nourishment", whereas the Old Norse version of the name means "willing warrior".
ViljoViljo is an Estonian and Finnish masculine given name and may refer to: Viljo Halme (1907–1981), Finnish footballer Viljo Heino (1914–1998), Finnish track and field athlete and 1948 Olympic competitor Viljo Kajava (1909–1998), Finnish poet and writer Viljo…
VillemVillem is an Estonian masculine given name. It is a cognate of the English language William and the German Wilhelm and may refer to: Villem Gross (1922–2001), Estonian writer and journalist Villem Grünthal-Ridala (1885–1942), Estonian poet, translator,…
VilluVillu is an Estonian masculine given name, a version of William. People named Villu include: Villu Jürjo (born 1950), Lutheran cleric and politician Villu Kangur (born 1957), poet, translator, actor and screenwriter Villu Kõve (born 1971), judge, Chief…
VoldemarVoldemar is largely an Estonian masculine given name. People with the name Voldemar include: Voldemar Antoni (1886–1974), Ukrainian anarchist Voldemar Aussem (1879–1936), Soviet nobleman, communist official and diplomat Voldemar Hammer (1894–1982), Estonian…

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ÜlarÜlar is an Estonian masculine given name. People named Ülar include: Ülar Mark (born 1968), architect Ülar Ploom (born 1955), linguist and poet Ülar Vomm (born 1962), military commander
ÜllarÜllar is an Estonian masculine given name. People named Üllar include: Üllar Jörberg (1941–2018), singer Üllar Kerde (born 1954), basketball coach Vahur-Üllar Kersna (born 1962), journalist Üllar Peterson, historian Üllar Põld (born 1962), actor and alpinist…
ÜloÜlo is an Estonian masculine given name. The feminine form of Ülo is Ülle.

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