Like any other nation, Malta has evolved over time, and so have aspects like culture, cuisine and ideologies. Another thing that's changed? Maltese names. Here are some interesting (to say the least) Maltese names that have emerged over the years.

Traditional Maltese male names

1. Zaren

2. Ruzar

3. Gomu

4. Awgustu

5. Kalanc

6. Cikku

7. Gawdenz

Traditional Maltese female names

1. Zeppa

2. Gerit

3. Marigwann

4. Filomena

5. Manann

6. Genoveffa

7. Ubaldeska

Original right? But wait til you hear what the modern names sound like. 

Modern Maltese male names

1. Dnegel - obvs.

2. Clevage - yes, he's out there.

3. Liberat - meaning 'freed' in Maltese.

4. Neymar - an obvious choice for a footie fan.

5. Lele - meaning ‘no no’ in Maltese.

6. Klinsmann - and he's famous, too!

7. Greizmann - another footie-inspired choice.

Modern Maltese female names

1. Shazalaya - sounds musical, doesn't it?

2. Donessica - the result when mama and papa merge their names.

3. Aynat - Tanya backwards.

4. Xemx - sun in Maltese.

5. Azalea - some celebrity inspo.

6. Zashielle - honestly, can't even.

7. Saga - this girl might be of a dramatic disposition later in life...

Do you have other names to add to the list? Let us know!