40 European Baby Name Ideas From Some of the World's Most Beautiful Places

Pastries. Crepes. Ancient cities. High fashion. Castles. Folklore. When it comes to certain things, even we have to admit — Europe just does it better. And with options like Aine, Kilian, and Leonie, baby name inspiration ranks very high on that list. Whether you're honoring your familial heritage or just looking for something less likely to require a last initial in elementary school roll call, these 40 European names are worth importing to the US — and into your family.