Georgia (the country, not the US state) has one of the world's oldest and most beautiful alphabets — and its baby names are equally distinctive. Nestled in the Caucasus mountains between Europe and Asia, Georgian naming traditions blend Eastern and Western influences into something entirely their own.
The Unique Georgian Script
Georgian is one of only 14 living languages with its own unique alphabet. The script's flowing, rounded characters give Georgian names a visual beauty even before you hear them spoken.
Names for Girls
Nino — Georgia's most important female name. Saint Nino converted Georgia to Christianity in the 4th century. Simple, strong, and deeply meaningful.
Tamari — The Georgian form of Tamar. Queen Tamar (1184-1213) presided over Georgia's Golden Age. A name that carries royal weight.
Maia — Means "mother" in Georgian mythology. Also connected to the Greek goddess of spring. Works beautifully across cultures.
Salome — Popular in Georgia long before its biblical associations. Means "peace" and has a musical quality.
Ketevan — A distinctly Georgian name meaning "beautiful." Queen Ketevan was martyred in 1624 and is venerated as a saint.
Names for Boys
Giorgi — Georgia's #1 boy name, the Georgian form of George. The country itself is named Sakartvelo, but "Georgia" comes from the patron saint Giorgi.
Davit — The Georgian David. King Davit the Builder (1089-1125) is considered Georgia's greatest monarch.
Luka — The Georgian form of Luke. Short, international, and increasingly popular worldwide.
Nikoloz — The Georgian Nicholas. Has a distinctive sound that sets it apart from other European forms.
Irakli — From Heracles (Hercules). A name that bridges Greek mythology and Georgian identity.
Why Georgian Names Stand Out
Georgian names occupy a unique space — they're European enough to be familiar, yet distinctive enough to be memorable. The Caucasus has been a crossroads of civilizations for millennia, and Georgian names reflect that rich cultural layering.
Explore our full Georgian baby names guide at BabyNamePick.
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