Traditional names return to favor. That is why Antoni, Jan, Franciszek were on the TOP 10 list in 2025. However, there are also names that remained forgotten. We include Wacława to this group. It’s time to remember this name straight from the PRL. Who knows, maybe parents will finally like them?
The name Wacław comes from the Slavic languageand his original, Old Polish form was Więcesław. We translate this name as “The one who has more fame” or “the one who strives for glory”. So it pointed to the features, i.e. ambition, courage and determination.
The name Wacław was chosen for boys, believing in their future full of success in every sphere. In Slavic society, the nobility and military commanders used this name. In turn, in the Polish People’s Republic, men from intellectual, clerical and academic circles wore them. They were therefore associated with prestige and respect.
Currently, the names, i.e. Wacław, Mieczysław, Eugeniusz, are considered quite “old -fashioned”. It may change, because more and more fresh parents are looking for traditional, original names.
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Wacław is the most popular diminutive of the name Wacław. You can also use other sittings, i.e. Wacuś, Waculek, Wacunio, Wacusiek, Wacko, Wackuś, Wacko, Wacenty, Waco.
Men named Wacław most often celebrate their name day on September 28. They can also celebrate October 13.
Men named Wacław are realists who strive at all costs for their goal, so it’s better not to stand on their way. They love constant education and competition. However, they are not happy and fame – pride breaks them when they do the task well.
Wacław is quite cool in relationships, he doesn’t seek friends. However, if someone gains his trust, he will be happy to help in need. It will also become very nice.
As for love, then Men bearing this name care for their chosen ones and do everything in their strong so that they are happy. Of course, it is not easy to get the heart of Wacław – he is looking for a woman who will be loyal, wise and appreciating his efforts.
Men named Wacław put their whole heart into work, try to do it as well as possible. For them, nothing is impossible to realize. They are extremely effective and determined, they never lack ideas. So they will work best as lawyers, prosecutors, judges and journalists.