🇱🇹 Lithuania
477
Total names
230
Male names
247
Female names
Naming Rules
Must be compatible with Lithuanian language
Names should be adaptable to Lithuanian grammar and written using the Lithuanian alphabet.
Gender-specific endings required
Lithuanian names traditionally end in specific suffixes indicating gender (-as, -is, -us for males; -e, -a for females).
No offensive or inappropriate names
Names that could harm the child or are considered indecent are rejected.
Foreign names may be adapted
International names can be Lithuanianized to fit grammatical conventions.
Legal basis: Civil Registration regulations and State Lithuanian Language Commission guidelines.
Authority: Civilines metrikacijos skyrius (Civil Registry Division)
Popular Names in Lithuania
Top 15 Boy Names
1.Lukas
2.Matas
3.Kajus
4.Nojus
5.Dominykas
6.Emilis
7.Benas
8.Jokubas
9.Adomas
10.Danielius
11.Domas
12.Augustas
13.Ignas
14.Rokas
15.Titas
Top 15 Girl Names
1.Emilija
2.Gabija
3.Kamile
4.Ugne
5.Liepa
6.Austeja
7.Ieva
8.Greta
9.Agne
10.Viktorija
11.Migle
12.Rugile
13.Elze
14.Urte
15.Saule
Registering a baby name in Lithuania
Deadline
3 months after birth
Processing
1-7 days
Fee
Free
Appeal to
Ministry of Justice
Foreign parents registering a child in Lithuania can keep the original spelling, but if the name is entered in Lithuanian form it must follow local grammar — an important detail for future documents.
Traditional Lithuanian names
Lithuanian is one of Europe's oldest living Indo-European languages, and its names reflect that depth — Vytautas, Gediminas and Mindaugas recall grand dukes of the medieval Lithuanian state. Names take gender endings (-as, -is for male; -a, -ė for female) and must be declinable.
Examples of names refused or restricted
While Lithuania accepts most well-known names, the Civilinės metrikacijos skyrius has refused or restricted the following types:
- Names with non-Lithuanian characters (q, w, x) — must be adapted to the Lithuanian alphabet
- Names that cannot be declined — must fit Lithuanian grammar
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to register a baby name in Lithuania?
Parents must declare the name at the Civilinės metrikacijos skyrius within 3 months after birth. Processing typically takes 1-7 days. The standard fee is Free.
What names are rejected in Lithuania?
Refusals are rare but not unknown. Examples include: Names with non-Lithuanian characters (q, w, x) (must be adapted to the Lithuanian alphabet); Names that cannot be declined (must fit Lithuanian grammar). The core principle is that no name may harm or humiliate the child.
Can foreign parents use a non-Lithuanian name?
Yes. Foreign-origin names are generally accepted in Lithuania, provided they can be written in the local alphabet and do not conflict with the rules above. Parents from abroad may be asked to show their own passport or the child's prior documents as supporting evidence.
What can I do if the registrar refuses my chosen name?
You can appeal the decision before the Ministry of Justice. In practice, submitting evidence of historical use (saints, writers, previous bearers of the name) or a minor adaptation of spelling usually resolves the case.
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Check a Name →Last updated: April 2026. For informational purposes only. Always consult your local Civil Registry Division for definitive answers.