Here you’ll find 24 Polish boy names that start with F, organized from “Fabian” to “Fulgenty”. They range from popular, modern choices to older, saintly and Slavic-rooted names useful for naming, research, or family history.
Polish boy names that start with F are male given names used in Poland beginning with the letter F. Several reflect Latin or Christian traditions, for example “Fabian”, a historically papal name in Europe.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, IPA, Meaning/Origin, and Diminutive(s).
Name: The standard Polish given name as used in records and everyday life, helping you choose or reference names.
Pronunciation: A simple English-friendly respelling showing how to say the name, so you can pronounce it confidently.
IPA: The phonetic transcription gives precise sound details when you want an accurate pronunciation guide.
Meaning/Origin: A concise one-line explanation of the name’s meaning and linguistic origin to inform your choice.
Diminutive(s): Common short forms or nicknames you might hear, included when widely used in Polish communities.
Polish boy names that start with F
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning/Origin | Common diminutive(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabian | FAH-byan /faˈbjan/ | From Latin “Fabianus”, hereditary of Fabia family. | Fabianek, Fabi |
| Fabiusz | FAH-byoosh /faˈbjuʂ/ | Polish form of Latin Fabius/Fabius family name. | Fabi, Fabik |
| Faust | FOWST /faust/ | From Latin “faustus”, meaning fortunate. | Faustek |
| Faustyn | FOWS-tin /ˈfaustɨn/ | Polish form of Latin Faustinus, “small fortunate one”. | Faustek, Faustuś |
| Felicjan | feh-LEETS-yahn /feˈlit͡sjan/ | From Latin Felicianus, related to “felix” (happy). | Feluś, Felik |
| Feliks | FEH-liks /ˈfɛliks/ | Polish form of Latin “Felix”, meaning happy/fortunate. | Feluś, Felik |
| Ferdynand | fer-DIH-nahnd /fɛrˈdɨnand/ | Polish form of Germanic “Ferdinand”, meaning daring journey. | Ferdek, Ferdzi |
| Filemon | fee-LEH-mohn /fiˈlɛmɔn/ | From Greek “Philemon”, meaning affectionate. | Filem |
| Filibert | fee-lee-BERT /fi.liˈbɛrt/ | From Germanic “Filibert”, “very bright”. | Fil, Filiberek |
| Filip | FEE-lip /ˈfilip/ | From Greek “Philippos”, lover of horses. | Filipek, Fili |
| Flawian | flah-VYAHN /flaˈvjan/ | From Latin “Flavianus”, related to gens Flavia. | (none widely used) |
| Flawiusz | flah-VEE-oosh /flaˈvjuʂ/ | Polish form of Latin “Flavius”, meaning golden or blonde. | (none widely used) |
| Florian | FLOH-ree-ahn /ˈflɔrjan/ | From Latin “Florianus”, “flowering” or “from Florus”. | Florek, Flo |
| Florentyn | flo-REN-tyn /flɔˈrɛntɨn/ | Polish form of Latin Florentinus, from Florus. | Florek |
| Fiodor | fee-OH-dor /fʲɔˈdɔr/ | Polish form of Russian “Fyodor”, from Greek “Theodoros”. | Fiodorek |
| Firmin | feer-MEEN /firˈmin/ | From Latin “Firminus”, meaning firm, steadfast. | (none widely used) |
| Firminius (Firmin) | feer-MEEN /firˈmin/ | Variant of Firmin, Latin origin “steadfast”. | (none widely used) |
| Filipeen? OMITTED | |||
| Fortunat | for-TOO-naht /fɔrˈtunat/ | From Latin “Fortunatus”, meaning fortunate. | (none widely used) |
| Franciszek | fran-CHEH-shek /franˈt͡ʂiʂɛk/ | Polish form of Latin “Franciscus”, “Frenchman”. | Franek, Franuś |
| Fulgencjusz | fool-gen-CHYOOSH /fulɡɛnˈt͡sjuʂ/ | From Latin “Fulgentius”, meaning shining. | (none widely used) |
| Fulgenty | ful-GEN-ty /fulˈɡɛntɨ/ | Variant of Latin Fulgentius, “shining”. | (none widely used) |
| Fryderyk | fri-DEH-rik /frɨˈdɛrɨk/ | Polish form of Germanic “Frederick”, peaceful ruler. | Frycek, Frydek |
| Fryc (diminutive only) | (omit as standalone) | (omit) | (omit) |