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ABEL m English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Georgian, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek

From the Hebrew name הֶבֶל (Hevel) meaning "breath" . In the Old Testament he is the second son of From the Hebrew namemeaning. In the Old Testament he is the second son of Adam and Eve , murdered out of envy by his brother Cain . In England, this name came into use during the Middle Ages, and it was common during the Puritan era.

AIDA f Arabic, Literature

Variant of Aida (1871), where it belongs to an Ethiopian princess held captive in Egypt. Variant of AYDA . This name was used in Verdi's opera(1871), where it belongs to an Ethiopian princess held captive in Egypt.

ALEC m English

Short form of Short form of ALEXANDER

ALEN m Croatian, Slovene

Croatian and Slovene form of Croatian and Slovene form of ALAN

ALOIS m German, Czech

German and Czech form of German and Czech form of ALOYSIUS

ALVA (2) m English

Variant of Variant of ALVAH . A famous bearer of this name was the inventor Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931).

AMELIA f English, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Dutch, German, Ancient Germanic

Variant of Amelia (1751). Another famous bearer was Amelia Earhart (1897-1937), the first woman to make a solo flight over the Atlantic Ocean. ... [more] Variant of AMALIA , though it is sometimes confused with EMILIA , which has a different origin. The name became popular in England after the German House of Hanover came to the British throne in the 18th century - it was borne by daughters of both George II and George III. The author Henry Fielding used it for the title character in his novel(1751). Another famous bearer was Amelia Earhart (1897-1937), the first woman to make a solo flight over the Atlantic Ocean.

AMY f English

English form of the Old French name Amée meaning "beloved" (modern French aimée), a vernacular form of the Latin Amata. As an English name, it was in use in the Middle Ages (though not common) and was revived in the 19th century. English form of the Old French namemeaning(modern French), a vernacular form of the Latin. As an English name, it was in use in the Middle Ages (though not common) and was revived in the 19th century.

ANDREY m Russian, Bulgarian, Belarusian

Russian, Bulgarian and Belarusian form of Russian, Bulgarian and Belarusian form of ANDREW

ANN f English, Manx

English and Manx form of Anne have been used since the late Middle Ages. Currently Ann is less popular than Anne (and both are less popular than their relatives Anna and Hannah). English and Manx form of ANNE (1) . In the English-speaking world, both this spelling andhave been used since the late Middle Ages. Currentlyis less popular than(and both are less popular than their relativesand).

ANNETTE f French, English, German, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Dutch

French diminutive of French diminutive of ANNE (1) . It has also been widely used in the English-speaking world, and it became popular in America in the late 1950s due to the fame of actress Annette Funicello (1942-).

ANTHONY m English

English form of the Roman family name Antonius, which is of unknown Etruscan origin. The most notable member of the Roman family was the general Marcus Antonius (called Mark Antony in English), who for a period in the 1st century BC ruled the Roman Empire jointly with Augustus. When their relationship turned sour, he and his mistress Cleopatra were attacked and forced to commit suicide, as related in Shakespeare's tragedy Antony and Cleopatra (1606). ... [more] English form of the Roman family name, which is of unknown Etruscan origin. The most notable member of the Roman family was the general Marcus Antonius (called Mark Antony in English), who for a period in the 1st century BC ruled the Roman Empire jointly with Augustus. When their relationship turned sour, he and his mistress Cleopatra were attacked and forced to commit suicide, as related in Shakespeare's tragedy(1606).

ARDEN m & f English

From an English surname, originally taken from various place names, which were derived from a Celtic word meaning "high" . From an English surname, originally taken from various place names, which were derived from a Celtic word meaning

ARES m Greek Mythology

Perhaps from either Greek ἀρή (are) meaning "bane, ruin" or ἄρσην (arsen) meaning "male" . The name first appears as a-re in Mycenaean Greek writing. Ares was the bloodthirsty god of war in Greek mythology, a son of Perhaps from either Greekmeaningormeaning. The name first appears asin Mycenaean Greek writing. Ares was the bloodthirsty god of war in Greek mythology, a son of Zeus and Hera

ARETE f Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek

Means "virtue" in Greek. In Greek mythology Arete was the personification of virtue and excellence. Meansin Greek. In Greek mythology Arete was the personification of virtue and excellence.

ARIANRHOD f Welsh, Welsh Mythology

Possibly means "silver wheel" or "round wheel" in Welsh. In Welsh myth Arianrhod was the mother of the brothers Possibly meansorin Welsh. In Welsh myth Arianrhod was the mother of the brothers Dylan and Lleu Llaw Gyffes. In earlier myths she was a goddess of the moon.

ARLEN m English

Meaning unknown, possibly from a surname. Meaning unknown, possibly from a surname.

ARRAN m Scottish

From the name of an island off the west coast of Scotland in the Firth of Clyde. From the name of an island off the west coast of Scotland in the Firth of Clyde.

ARTEMIS f Greek Mythology, Greek

Meaning unknown, possibly related either to Greek ἀρτεμής (artemes) meaning "safe" or ἄρταμος (artamos) meaning "a butcher" . Artemis was the Greek goddess of the moon and hunting, the twin of Meaning unknown, possibly related either to Greekmeaningormeaning. Artemis was the Greek goddess of the moon and hunting, the twin of Apollo and the daughter of Zeus and Leto . She was known as Diana to the Romans.

ARTHUR m English, French, German, Dutch, Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, Welsh Mythology, Arthurian Romance

The meaning of this name is unknown. It could be derived from the Celtic elements artos "bear" combined with viros "man" or rigos "king". Alternatively it could be related to an obscure Roman family name Artorius. ... [more] The meaning of this name is unknown. It could be derived from the Celtic elements"bear" combined with"man" or"king". Alternatively it could be related to an obscure Roman family name

ARTUR m Portuguese, Galician, Catalan, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, German, Estonian, Swedish, Armenian

Form of Form of ARTHUR in several languages.

ASTRID f Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, French

Modern form of Pippi Longstocking. Modern form of ÁSTRÍÐR . This name was borne by the Swedish writer Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002), the author of

ATHENA f Greek Mythology, English

Meaning unknown. Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare and the patron goddess of the city of Athens in Greece. It is likely that her name is derived from that of the city, not vice versa. The earliest mention of her seems to be a 15th-century BC Mycenaean Greek inscription from Knossos on Crete. ... [more] Meaning unknown. Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare and the patron goddess of the city of Athens in Greece. It is likely that her name is derived from that of the city, not vice versa. The earliest mention of her seems to be a 15th-century BC Mycenaean Greek inscription from Knossos on Crete.

ATLAS m Greek Mythology

Possibly means "enduring" from Greek τλάω (tlao) meaning "to endure". In Greek mythology he was a Titan punished by Possibly meansfrom Greekmeaning "to endure". In Greek mythology he was a Titan punished by Zeus by being forced to support the heavens on his shoulders.

AUBIN m French

French form of French form of ALBINUS

BALDR m Norse Mythology

Old Norse form of Old Norse form of BALDER

BARRY m Irish, English

Anglicized form of Anglicized form of BAIRRE . It is also sometimes used as an Anglicized form of BERACH

BASILIO m Italian, Spanish

Italian and Spanish form of Italian and Spanish form of BASIL (1)

BASTIAN m German

Short form of Short form of SEBASTIAN

BENNY m English

Diminutive of Diminutive of BENJAMIN or BENEDICT

BERNIE m & f English

Diminutive of BERNADETTE, Bern. Diminutive of BERNARD BERNICE , and other names beginning with

BLAKE m English

From a surname that was derived from Old English blæc "black" or blac "pale" . A famous bearer of the surname was the poet and artist William Blake (1757-1827). From a surname that was derived from Old Englishor. A famous bearer of the surname was the poet and artist William Blake (1757-1827).

BOYD m Scottish, English

From a Scottish surname that was possibly derived from the name of the island of Bute. From a Scottish surname that was possibly derived from the name of the island of Bute.

BRADY m English, Irish

From an Irish surname that was derived from Ó Brádaigh meaning "descendant of BRÁDACH From an Irish surname that was derived frommeaning

BRENDAN m Irish, English, Breton

From Brendanus, the Latinized form of the Irish name Bréanainn, which was derived from a Welsh word meaning "prince" . Saint Brendan was a 6th-century Irish abbot who, according to legend, crossed the Atlantic and reached North America with 17 other monks. From, the Latinized form of the Irish name, which was derived from a Welsh word meaning. Saint Brendan was a 6th-century Irish abbot who, according to legend, crossed the Atlantic and reached North America with 17 other monks.

BRIAN m English, Irish, Ancient Irish

The meaning of this name is not known for certain but it is possibly related to the old Celtic element bre meaning "hill" , or by extension "high, noble" . It was borne by the semi-legendary Irish king Brian Boru, who thwarted Viking attempts to conquer Ireland in the 11th century. He was slain in the Battle of Clontarf, though his forces were decisively victorious. The name was common in Ireland before his time, and even more so afterwards. It came into use in England in the Middle Ages, introduced by Breton settlers. It subsequently became rare, but was revived in the 20th century. The meaning of this name is not known for certain but it is possibly related to the old Celtic elementmeaning, or by extension. It was borne by the semi-legendary Irish king Brian Boru, who thwarted Viking attempts to conquer Ireland in the 11th century. He was slain in the Battle of Clontarf, though his forces were decisively victorious. The name was common in Ireland before his time, and even more so afterwards. It came into use in England in the Middle Ages, introduced by Breton settlers. It subsequently became rare, but was revived in the 20th century.

BRIGID f Irish, Irish Mythology

Irish variant of Brighid (see Irish variant of(see BRIDGET ).

BRUNO m German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Croatian, Polish, Czech, Slovak, Latvian, Ancient Germanic

Derived from the Germanic element brun "armour, protection" or brun "brown" . Saint Bruno of Cologne was a German monk of the 11th century who founded the Carthusian Order. The surname has belonged to Giordano Bruno, a philosopher burned at the stake by the Inquisition. Derived from the Germanic elementor. Saint Bruno of Cologne was a German monk of the 11th century who founded the Carthusian Order. The surname has belonged to Giordano Bruno, a philosopher burned at the stake by the Inquisition.

BRYCE m English

Variant of Variant of BRICE

BYRON m English

From a surname that was originally from a place name meaning "place of the cow sheds" in Old English. This was the surname of the romantic poet Lord Byron (1788-1824), the writer of Don Juan and many other works. From a surname that was originally from a place name meaningin Old English. This was the surname of the romantic poet Lord Byron (1788-1824), the writer ofand many other works.

CAESAR m Ancient Roman

From a Roman cognomen that possibly meant "hairy" , from Latin caesaries "hair". Julius Caesar and his adopted son Julius Caesar Octavianus (commonly known as Augustus) were both rulers of the Roman Empire in the 1st century BC. Caesar was used as a title by the emperors that came after them. From a Roman cognomen that possibly meant, from Latin"hair". Julius Caesar and his adopted son Julius Caesar Octavianus (commonly known as Augustus) were both rulers of the Roman Empire in the 1st century BC.was used as a title by the emperors that came after them.

CAIN m Biblical, Biblical Latin

Means "acquired" in Hebrew. In Genesis in the Old Testament Cain is the first son of Meansin Hebrew. In Genesis in the Old Testament Cain is the first son of Adam and Eve . He killed his brother Abel after God accepted Abel's offering of meat instead of his offering of plant-based foods. After this Cain was banished to be a wanderer.

CAMILLA f English, Italian, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, German, Ancient Roman, Roman Mythology

Feminine form of Aeneid. It was popularized in the English-speaking world by Fanny Burney's novel Camilla (1796). Feminine form of CAMILLUS . This was the name of a legendary warrior maiden of the Volsci, as told by Virgil in the. It was popularized in the English-speaking world by Fanny Burney's novel(1796).

CASPAR m Judeo-Christian Legend

Latin variant of Latin variant of JASPER

CASSANDRA f English, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, Greek Mythology (Latinized)

From the Greek name Κασσάνδρα (Kassandra), derived from possibly κέκασμαι (kekasmai) meaning "to excel, to shine" and ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man" (genitive ἀνδρός). In Greek myth Cassandra was a Trojan princess, the daughter of ... [more] From the Greek name, derived from possiblymeaning "to excel, to shine" andmeaning "man" (genitive). In Greek myth Cassandra was a Trojan princess, the daughter of Priam and Hecuba . She was given the gift of prophecy by Apollo , but when she spurned his advances he cursed her so nobody would believe her prophecies.

CASSIUS m Ancient Roman

Roman family name that was possibly derived from Latin cassus meaning "empty, vain" . This name was borne by several early saints. In modern times, it was the original first name of boxer Muhammad Ali (1942-2016), who was named after his father Cassius Clay, who was himself named after the American abolitionist Cassius Clay (1810-1903). Roman family name that was possibly derived from Latinmeaning. This name was borne by several early saints. In modern times, it was the original first name of boxer Muhammad Ali (1942-2016), who was named after his father Cassius Clay, who was himself named after the American abolitionist Cassius Clay (1810-1903).

CASTOR m Greek Mythology (Latinized)

From the Greek name Κάστωρ (Kastor), possibly related to κέκασμαι (kekasmai) meaning "to excel, to shine" (pluperfect κέκαστο). Alternatively it could be derived from the Greek word κάστωρ (kastor) meaning "beaver" , though the legends about Castor do not mention beavers, which were foreign animals to the Greeks. In Greek myth Castor was a son of From the Greek name, possibly related tomeaning(pluperfect). Alternatively it could be derived from the Greek wordmeaning, though the legends about Castor do not mention beavers, which were foreign animals to the Greeks. In Greek myth Castor was a son of Zeus and the twin brother of Pollux . The constellation Gemini, which represents the two brothers, contains a star by this name.

CATHERINE f French, English

French form of French form of KATHERINE , and also a common English variant.

CECIL m English

From the Roman name Caecilius (see Seisyll, which was derived from the Roman name Sextilius, a derivative of From the Roman name(see CECILIA ). This was the name of a 3rd-century saint, a companion of Saint Cyprian . Though it was in use during the Middle Ages in England, it did not become common until the 19th century when it was given in honour of the noble Cecil family, who had been prominent since the 16th century. Their surname was derived from the Welsh given name, which was derived from the Roman name, a derivative of SEXTUS

CECILIA f English, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Dutch, Romanian, Finnish, German

Latinate feminine form of the Roman family name Caecilius, which was derived from Latin caecus meaning "blind" . Saint Cecilia was a semi-legendary 2nd- or 3rd-century martyr who was sentenced to die because she refused to worship the Roman gods. After attempts to suffocate her failed, she was beheaded. She was later regarded as the patron saint of music and musicians. ... [more] Latinate feminine form of the Roman family name, which was derived from Latinmeaning. Saint Cecilia was a semi-legendary 2nd- or 3rd-century martyr who was sentenced to die because she refused to worship the Roman gods. After attempts to suffocate her failed, she was beheaded. She was later regarded as the patron saint of music and musicians.

CHAD m English

From the Old English name Ceadda, which is of unknown meaning, possibly based on Welsh cad "battle" . This was the name of a 7th-century English saint. Borne primarily by Catholics, it was a rare name until the 1960s when it started to become more common amongst the general population. This is also the name of a country in Africa, though it originates from a different source. From the Old English name, which is of unknown meaning, possibly based on Welsh. This was the name of a 7th-century English saint. Borne primarily by Catholics, it was a rare name until the 1960s when it started to become more common amongst the general population. This is also the name of a country in Africa, though it originates from a different source.

CHARLOT m French

French diminutive of French diminutive of CHARLES

CHARLOTTE f French, English, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch

French feminine diminutive of Jane Eyre and Villette. ... [more] French feminine diminutive of CHARLES . It was introduced to Britain in the 17th century. It was the name of a German-born 18th-century queen consort of Great Britain and Ireland. Another notable bearer was Charlotte Brontë (1816-1855), the eldest of the three Brontë sisters and the author ofand

CHARON m Greek Mythology

Possibly means "fierce brightness" in Greek. In Greek mythology Charon was the operator of the ferry that brought the newly dead over the River Acheron into Hades. Possibly meansin Greek. In Greek mythology Charon was the operator of the ferry that brought the newly dead over the River Acheron into Hades.

CHRISTOPHE m French

French form of French form of CHRISTOPHER

CLAIR m French, English

French form of Clarus (see French form of(see CLARA ).

CLARISSE f French

French form of French form of CLARICE

CLAUD m English

Variant of Variant of CLAUDE

CLAUDE m & f French, English

French masculine and feminine form of French masculine and feminine form of CLAUDIUS . In France the masculine name has been common since the Middle Ages due to the 7th-century Saint Claude of Besançon. It was imported to Britain in the 16th century by the aristocratic Hamilton family, who had French connections. A famous bearer of this name was the French impressionist painter Claude Monet (1840-1926).

CLIVE m English

From a surname meaning "cliff" in Old English, originally belonging to a person who lived near a cliff. From a surname meaningin Old English, originally belonging to a person who lived near a cliff.

COLM m Irish

Variant of Variant of COLUM

CONRAD m English, German, Ancient Germanic

Means "brave counsel" , derived from the Germanic elements kuoni "brave" and rad "counsel". This was the name of a 10th-century saint and bishop of Konstanz, in southern Germany. It was also borne by several medieval German kings and dukes. In England it was occasionally used during the Middle Ages, but has only been common since the 19th century when it was reintroduced from Germany. Means, derived from the Germanic elements"brave" and"counsel". This was the name of a 10th-century saint and bishop of Konstanz, in southern Germany. It was also borne by several medieval German kings and dukes. In England it was occasionally used during the Middle Ages, but has only been common since the 19th century when it was reintroduced from Germany.

CONSTANCE f English, French

Medieval form of Medieval form of CONSTANTIA . The Normans introduced this name to England (it was the name of a daughter of William the Conqueror).

CORD m German

German contracted form of German contracted form of CONRAD

CORDELIA f English

From Cordeilla, possibly a Celtic name of unknown meaning. According to Geoffrey of Monmouth, Cordeilla was the youngest of the three daughters of King Lear and the only one to remain loyal to her father. When adapting the character for his play King Lear (1606), Shakespeare altered the spelling to Cordelia. From, possibly a Celtic name of unknown meaning. According to Geoffrey of Monmouth, Cordeilla was the youngest of the three daughters of King Lear and the only one to remain loyal to her father. When adapting the character for his play(1606), Shakespeare altered the spelling to

CORMAG m Scottish

Scottish form of Scottish form of CORMAC

CORNELIA f German, Romanian, Italian, Dutch, English, Ancient Roman

Feminine form of Feminine form of CORNELIUS . In the 2nd century BC it was borne by Cornelia Scipionis Africana (the daughter of the military hero Scipio Africanus), the mother of the two reformers known as the Gracchi. After her death she was regarded as an example of the ideal Roman woman. The name was revived in the 18th century.

CORNELIUS m Ancient Roman, English, Dutch, German, Biblical

Roman family name that possibly derives from the Latin element cornu meaning "horn" . In Acts in the New Testament Cornelius is a centurion who is directed by an angel to seek Roman family name that possibly derives from the Latin elementmeaning. In Acts in the New Testament Cornelius is a centurion who is directed by an angel to seek Peter . After speaking with Peter he converts to Christianity, and he is traditionally deemed the first gentile convert. The name was also borne by a few early saints, including a 3rd-century pope. In England it came into use in the 16th century, partly due to Dutch influence.

CYNTHIA f English, Greek Mythology (Latinized)

Latinized form of Greek Κυνθία (Kynthia), which means "woman from Kynthos" . This was an epithet of the Greek moon goddess Latinized form of Greek, which means. This was an epithet of the Greek moon goddess Artemis , given because Kynthos was the mountain on Delos on which she and her twin brother Apollo were born. It was not used as a given name until the Renaissance, and it did not become common in the English-speaking world until the 19th century. It reached a peak of popularity in the United States in 1957 and has declined steadily since then.

CYRIL m English, French, Czech, Slovak

From the Greek name Κύριλλος (Kyrillos), which was derived from Greek κύριος (kyrios) meaning "lord" , a word used frequently in the Greek Bible to refer to God or Jesus. ... [more] From the Greek name, which was derived from Greekmeaning, a word used frequently in the Greek Bible to refer to God or Jesus.

DAGDA m Irish Mythology

Means "good god" in Celtic. In Irish myth Dagda (called also The Dagda) was the powerful god of the earth, knowledge, magic, abundance and treaties, a leader of the Tuatha De Danann. He was skilled in combat and healing and possessed a huge club, the handle of which could revive the dead. Meansin Celtic. In Irish myth Dagda (called also The Dagda) was the powerful god of the earth, knowledge, magic, abundance and treaties, a leader of the Tuatha De Danann. He was skilled in combat and healing and possessed a huge club, the handle of which could revive the dead.

DAISY f English

Simply from the English word for the white flower, ultimately derived from Old English dægeseage meaning "day eye". It was first used as a given name in the 19th century, at the same time many other plant and flower names were coined. Simply from the English word for the white flower, ultimately derived from Old Englishmeaning "day eye". It was first used as a given name in the 19th century, at the same time many other plant and flower names were coined.

DALTON m English

From an English surname that was originally derived from a place name meaning "valley town" in Old English. A notable bearer of the surname was John Dalton (1766-1844), the English chemist and physicist who theorized about the existence of atoms. From an English surname that was originally derived from a place name meaningin Old English. A notable bearer of the surname was John Dalton (1766-1844), the English chemist and physicist who theorized about the existence of atoms.

DARA (2) f & m Khmer

Means "star" in Khmer, ultimately from Sanskrit. Meansin Khmer, ultimately from Sanskrit.

DARIN m English

Variant of Variant of DARREN . This was the adopted surname of the singer Bobby Darin (1936-1973), who was born Robert Cassotto and chose his stage name from a street sign.

DEIRDRE f English, Irish, Irish Mythology

From the older Gaelic form Derdriu, meaning unknown, possibly derived from Old Irish der meaning "daughter" . This was the name of a tragic character in Irish legend who died of a broken heart after ... [more] From the older Gaelic form, meaning unknown, possibly derived from Old Irishmeaning. This was the name of a tragic character in Irish legend who died of a broken heart after Conchobhar , the king of Ulster, forced her to be his bride and killed her lover Naoise

DERICK m English

Variant of Variant of DEREK

DIMITRI m Russian, French

Variant of Variant of DMITRIY , using the Church Slavic spelling.

DOLPH m English

Short form of Short form of ADOLPH

DOMINIC m English

From the Late Latin name Dominicus meaning "of the Lord" . This name was traditionally given to a child born on Sunday. Several saints have borne this name, including the 13th-century founder of the Dominican order of friars. It was in this saint's honour that the name was first used in England, starting around the 13th century. It is primarily used by Catholics. From the Late Latin namemeaning. This name was traditionally given to a child born on Sunday. Several saints have borne this name, including the 13th-century founder of the Dominican order of friars. It was in this saint's honour that the name was first used in England, starting around the 13th century. It is primarily used by Catholics.

DOMINIQUE f & m French

French feminine and masculine form of French feminine and masculine form of DOMINIC

DORCAS f Biblical

Derived from Greek δορκάς (dorkas) meaning "gazelle" . This is the Greek translation of the name Tabitha in the New Testament (see Derived from Greekmeaning. This is the Greek translation of the namein the New Testament (see Acts 9:36 ).

DOROTHEA f German, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, English, Late Greek

Feminine form of the Late Greek name Δωρόθεος (Dorotheos), which meant "gift of God" from Greek δῶρον (doron) meaning "gift" and θεός (theos) meaning "god". The name Feminine form of the Late Greek name, which meantfrom Greekmeaning "gift" andmeaning "god". The name Theodore is composed of the same elements in reverse order. Dorothea was the name of two early saints, notably the 4th-century martyr Dorothea of Caesarea. It was also borne by the 14th-century Saint Dorothea of Montau, who was the patron saint of Prussia.

DOROTHY f English

Usual English form of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900) and several of its sequels. Usual English form of DOROTHEA . It has been in use since the 16th century. The author L. Frank Baum used it for the central character in his fantasy novel(1900) and several of its sequels.

DOUGLAS m Scottish, English

Anglicized form of the Scottish surname Dubhghlas, meaning "dark river" from Gaelic dubh "dark" and glais "water, river" (an archaic word related to glas "grey, green"). Douglas was originally a place name (for example, a tributary of the River Clyde), which then became a Scottish clan name borne by a powerful line of earls. It has been used as a given name since the 16th century. Anglicized form of the Scottish surname, meaningfrom Gaelic"dark" and"water, river" (an archaic word related to"grey, green"). Douglas was originally a place name (for example, a tributary of the River Clyde), which then became a Scottish clan name borne by a powerful line of earls. It has been used as a given name since the 16th century.

DRACO m Ancient Greek (Latinized)

From the Greek name Δράκων (Drakon), which meant "dragon, serpent" . This was the name of a 7th-century BC Athenian legislator. This is also the name of a constellation in the northern sky. From the Greek name, which meant. This was the name of a 7th-century BC Athenian legislator. This is also the name of a constellation in the northern sky.

EDELGARD f German

From a Germanic name, which was derived from the elements adal "noble" and gard "enclosure". From a Germanic name, which was derived from the elements"noble" and"enclosure".

EDIE f English

Diminutive of Diminutive of EDITH

EDWARD m English, Polish

Means "rich guard" , derived from the Old English elements ead "wealth, fortune" and weard "guard". This was the name of several Anglo-Saxon kings, the last being Saint Edward the Confessor shortly before the Norman Conquest in the 11th century. He was known as a just ruler, and because of his popularity his name remained in use after the conquest when most other Old English names were replaced by Norman ones. The 13th-century Plantagenet king Henry III named his son and successor after the saint, and seven subsequent kings of England were also named Edward. ... [more] Means, derived from the Old English elements"wealth, fortune" and"guard". This was the name of several Anglo-Saxon kings, the last being Saint Edward the Confessor shortly before the Norman Conquest in the 11th century. He was known as a just ruler, and because of his popularity his name remained in use after the conquest when most other Old English names were replaced by Norman ones. The 13th-century Plantagenet king Henry III named his son and successor after the saint, and seven subsequent kings of England were also named Edward.

EIR f Norse Mythology, Icelandic, Norwegian

Means "mercy" in Old Norse. This was the name of a Norse goddess of healing and medicine. Meansin Old Norse. This was the name of a Norse goddess of healing and medicine.

ELBERT m Dutch

Dutch variant of Dutch variant of ADELBERT

ELEANORA f English

Latinate form of Latinate form of ELEANOR

ELEN f Welsh

Welsh form of Welsh form of HELEN . This was the name of a 4th-century Welsh saint. It also appears in the Mabinogion, a collection of tales from Welsh myth, belonging to a woman who built the roads in Wales.

ELEONORA f Italian, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Latvian, Polish, Bulgarian, Russian, Ukrainian, Greek

Form of Form of ELEANOR in several languages.

ELISE f German, Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, Dutch, English

Short form of Short form of ELIZABETH

ELLIE f English

Diminutive of El. Diminutive of ELEANOR ELLEN (1) , and other names beginning with

ÉMILE m French

French form of Aemilius (see French form of(see EMIL ). This name was borne by French author Émile Zola (1840-1902).

EMMA f English, French, Italian, Spanish, Catalan, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Icelandic, Finnish, Dutch, German, Hungarian, Ancient Germanic

Originally a short form of Germanic names that began with the element ermen meaning "whole" or "universal" . It was introduced to England by Emma of Normandy, who was the wife both of King Ethelred II (and by him the mother of Edward the Confessor) and later of King Canute. It was also borne by an 11th-century Austrian saint, who is sometimes called Hemma. ... [more] Originally a short form of Germanic names that began with the elementmeaningor. It was introduced to England by Emma of Normandy, who was the wife both of King Ethelred II (and by him the mother of Edward the Confessor) and later of King Canute. It was also borne by an 11th-century Austrian saint, who is sometimes called

ENA (1) f Irish

Anglicized form of Anglicized form of EITHNE

EPHRAIM m Biblical, Hebrew, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek

From the Hebrew name אֶפְרָיִם ('Efrayim) meaning "fruitful" . In the Old Testament Ephraim is a son of From the Hebrew namemeaning. In the Old Testament Ephraim is a son of Joseph and Asenath and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

ERIK m Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Czech, Slovak, Slovene, Croatian, Hungarian, German, Dutch, English

Scandinavian form of Scandinavian form of ERIC . This was the name of kings of Sweden, Denmark and Norway. King Erik IX of Sweden (12th century) is the patron saint of that country.

ETZEL m Germanic Mythology

Form of Nibelungenlied. In the story Etzel is a fictional version of Attila the Hun. Form of ATTILA used in the medieval German saga the. In the story Etzel is a fictional version of Attila the Hun.

EWAN m Scottish

Anglicized form of Anglicized form of EOGHAN

EZEKIEL m Biblical, English

From the Hebrew name יְחֶזְקֵאל (Yechezqel) meaning "God will strengthen" , from the roots חָזַק (chazaq) meaning "to strengthen" and אֵל ('el) meaning "God". Ezekiel is a major prophet of the Old Testament, the author of the Book of Ezekiel. He lived in Jerusalem until the Babylonian conquest and captivity of Israel, at which time he was taken to Babylon. The Book of Ezekiel describes his vivid symbolic visions that predict the restoration of the kingdom of Israel. As an English given name, Ezekiel has been used since the Protestant Reformation. From the Hebrew namemeaning, from the rootsmeaning "to strengthen" andmeaning "God". Ezekiel is a major prophet of the Old Testament, the author of the Book of Ezekiel. He lived in Jerusalem until the Babylonian conquest and captivity of Israel, at which time he was taken to Babylon. The Book of Ezekiel describes his vivid symbolic visions that predict the restoration of the kingdom of Israel. As an English given name,has been used since the Protestant Reformation.

EZRA m Biblical, English, Hebrew

Means "help" in Hebrew. Ezra is a prophet of the Old Testament and the author of the Book of Ezra. It has been used as a given name in the English-speaking world since the Protestant Reformation. The American poet Ezra Pound (1885-1972) was a famous bearer. Meansin Hebrew. Ezra is a prophet of the Old Testament and the author of the Book of Ezra. It has been used as a given name in the English-speaking world since the Protestant Reformation. The American poet Ezra Pound (1885-1972) was a famous bearer.

FAE f English

Variant of Variant of FAY

FAYE f English

Variant of Variant of FAY

FELICIA f English, Italian, Spanish, Romanian, Dutch, Swedish, Late Roman

Feminine form of the Latin name Felicius, a derivative of Feminine form of the Latin name, a derivative of FELIX . In England, it has occasionally been used since the Middle Ages.

FELIX m German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, English, Romanian, Ancient Roman, Biblical, Biblical Latin

From a Roman cognomen meaning "lucky, successful" in Latin. It was acquired as an agnomen, or nickname, by the 1st-century BC Roman general Sulla. It also appears in the New Testament belonging to the governor of Judea who imprisoned Saint ... [more] From a Roman cognomen meaningin Latin. It was acquired as an agnomen, or nickname, by the 1st-century BC Roman general Sulla. It also appears in the New Testament belonging to the governor of Judea who imprisoned Saint Paul

FERDIE m English

Diminutive of Diminutive of FERDINAND

FERDINAND m German, French, Dutch, English, Czech, Slovak, Slovene, Croatian, Ancient Germanic

From Ferdinando, the old Spanish form of a Germanic name composed of the elements fardi "journey" and nand "daring, brave". The Visigoths brought the name to the Iberian Peninsula, where it entered into the royal families of Spain and Portugal. From there it became common among the Habsburg royal family of the Holy Roman Empire and Austria, starting with the Spanish-born Ferdinand I in the 16th century. A notable bearer was Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan (1480-1521), called Fernão de Magalhães in Portuguese, who was the leader of the first expedition to sail around the earth. From, the old Spanish form of a Germanic name composed of the elements"journey" and"daring, brave". The Visigoths brought the name to the Iberian Peninsula, where it entered into the royal families of Spain and Portugal. From there it became common among the Habsburg royal family of the Holy Roman Empire and Austria, starting with the Spanish-born Ferdinand I in the 16th century. A notable bearer was Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan (1480-1521), called Fernão de Magalhães in Portuguese, who was the leader of the first expedition to sail around the earth.

FERGUS m Irish, Scottish, Irish Mythology

Anglicized form of Anglicized form of FEARGHAS

FERNAND m French

French form of French form of FERDINAND

FINN (1) m Irish Mythology, Irish

Older Irish form of Older Irish form of FIONN . This is also the usual Anglicized spelling of the name. As a surname it is borne by Huckleberry Finn, a character in Mark Twain's novels.

FIONA f Scottish, English

Feminine form of Fingal (1762), in which it is spelled as Fióna. Feminine form of FIONN . This name was (first?) used by the Scottish poet James Macpherson in his poem(1762), in which it is spelled as

FLORA f English, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Roman Mythology

Derived from Latin flos meaning "flower" . Flora was the Roman goddess of flowers and spring, the wife of Zephyr the west wind. It has been used as a given name since the Renaissance, starting in France. In Scotland it was sometimes used as an Anglicized form of Fionnghuala. Derived from Latinmeaning. Flora was the Roman goddess of flowers and spring, the wife of Zephyr the west wind. It has been used as a given name since the Renaissance, starting in France. In Scotland it was sometimes used as an Anglicized form of

FORREST m English

From an English surname meaning "forest" , originally belonging to a person who lived near a forest. In America it has sometimes been used in honour of the Confederate Civil War general Nathan Bedford Forrest (1821-1877). This name was borne by the title character in the movie Forrest Gump (1994) about a loveable simpleton. Use of the name increased when the movie was released, but has since faded away. From an English surname meaning, originally belonging to a person who lived near a forest. In America it has sometimes been used in honour of the Confederate Civil War general Nathan Bedford Forrest (1821-1877). This name was borne by the title character in the movie(1994) about a loveable simpleton. Use of the name increased when the movie was released, but has since faded away.

FRANZ m German

German form of Franciscus (see The Trial and The Castle among other works. It was also the name of rulers of Austria and the Holy Roman Empire. German form of(see FRANCIS ). This name was borne by the influential writer Franz Kafka (1883-1924), author ofandamong other works. It was also the name of rulers of Austria and the Holy Roman Empire.

FRED m English, Dutch, German, French, Portuguese

Short form of Short form of FREDERICK or other names containing the same element. A famous bearer was the American actor and dancer Fred Astaire (1899-1987).

FREDERICK m English

English form of a Germanic name meaning "peaceful ruler" , derived from frid "peace" and ric "ruler, mighty". This name has long been common in continental Germanic-speaking regions, being borne by rulers of the Holy Roman Empire, Germany, Austria, Scandinavia, and Prussia. Notables among these rulers include the 12th-century Holy Roman emperor and crusader Frederick I Barbarossa, the 13th-century emperor and patron of the arts Frederick II, and the 18th-century Frederick II of Prussia, known as Frederick the Great. ... [more] English form of a Germanic name meaning, derived from"peace" and"ruler, mighty". This name has long been common in continental Germanic-speaking regions, being borne by rulers of the Holy Roman Empire, Germany, Austria, Scandinavia, and Prussia. Notables among these rulers include the 12th-century Holy Roman emperor and crusader Frederick I Barbarossa, the 13th-century emperor and patron of the arts Frederick II, and the 18th-century Frederick II of Prussia, known as Frederick the Great.

FREY m Norse Mythology

Variant of Variant of FREYR

FREYJA f Icelandic, Norse Mythology

Icelandic and Old Norse form of Icelandic and Old Norse form of FREYA

FREYR m Norse Mythology, Icelandic

Means "lord" in Old Norse. This was the name of a Norse god. He may have originally been called Yngvi, with the name Freyr being his title. Freyr presided over fertility, sunlight and rain, and was the husband of the frost giantess Meansin Old Norse. This was the name of a Norse god. He may have originally been called, with the namebeing his title. Freyr presided over fertility, sunlight and rain, and was the husband of the frost giantess Gerd . With his twin sister Freya and father Njord he was one of the group of deities called the Vanir.

GAIUS m Ancient Roman, Biblical Latin, Biblical

Roman praenomen, or given name, of uncertain meaning. It is possibly derived from Latin gaudere "to rejoice" , though it may be of unknown Etruscan origin. This was a very common Roman praenomen, the most famous bearers being Gaius Julius Caesar, the great leader of the Roman Republic, and his adopted son Gaius Octavius (later known as Augustus), the first Roman emperor. This name also appears in the New Testament belonging to a bishop of Ephesus who is regarded as a saint. Roman praenomen, or given name, of uncertain meaning. It is possibly derived from Latin, though it may be of unknown Etruscan origin. This was a very common Roman praenomen, the most famous bearers being Gaius Julius Caesar, the great leader of the Roman Republic, and his adopted son Gaius Octavius (later known as Augustus), the first Roman emperor. This name also appears in the New Testament belonging to a bishop of Ephesus who is regarded as a saint.

GALLUS m Ancient Roman

Roman cognomen meaning "rooster" in Latin. It could also refer to a person from Gaul (Latin Gallia). This was the name of a 7th-century Irish saint, a companion of Saint Roman cognomen meaningin Latin. It could also refer to a person from Gaul (Latin). This was the name of a 7th-century Irish saint, a companion of Saint Columbanus , who later became a hermit in Switzerland.

GARETH m Welsh, English (British), Arthurian Romance

Meaning unknown. It first appears in this form in Thomas Malory's 15th-century compilation of Arthurian legends Le Morte d'Arthur, in which Gareth was a Knight of the Round Table, the brother of Sir Gahariet, which was the name of a similar Arthurian character in French sources. It may ultimately have a Welsh origin, possibly related to gwaredd meaning "gentleness" . Meaning unknown. It first appears in this form in Thomas Malory's 15th-century compilation of Arthurian legends, in which Gareth was a Knight of the Round Table, the brother of Sir Gawain . Malory based the name on, which was the name of a similar Arthurian character in French sources. It may ultimately have a Welsh origin, possibly related tomeaning

GARRET m English

From a surname that was a variant of From a surname that was a variant of GARRETT

GARRICK m English

From a surname that was originally derived from Occitan garric meaning "oak tree grove" . From a surname that was originally derived from Occitanmeaning

GAUTIER m French

French form of French form of WALTER

GAWAIN m Welsh, Arthurian Romance

Meaning uncertain, from the Latin form Walganus used by the 12th-century chronicler Geoffrey of Monmouth. This was the name of a nephew of King Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Meaning uncertain, from the Latin formused by the 12th-century chronicler Geoffrey of Monmouth. This was the name of a nephew of King Arthur and one of the Knights of the Round Table in Arthurian legend. He can be identified with the earlier Welsh hero Gwalchmei, and it is likely that the name derives from GWALCHMEI . Alternatively it may have a different Celtic or even a Germanic origin. Gawain was a popular hero in medieval stories such as the 14th-century romantic poem

GEOFFREY m English, French

From a Norman French form of a Germanic name. The second element is Germanic frid "peace", but the first element may be either gawia "territory", walha "foreign" or gisil "hostage". It is possible that two or more names merged into a single form. In the later Middle Ages Geoffrey was further confused with the distinct name Godfrey. ... [more] From a Norman French form of a Germanic name. The second element is Germanic"peace", but the first element may be either"territory","foreign" or"hostage". It is possible that two or more names merged into a single form. In the later Middle Ageswas further confused with the distinct name

GILBERT m English, French, Dutch, German, Ancient Germanic

Means "bright pledge" , derived from the Germanic elements gisil "pledge, hostage" and beraht "bright". The Normans introduced this name to England, where it was common during the Middle Ages. It was borne by a 12th-century British saint, the founder of the religious order known as the Gilbertines. Means, derived from the Germanic elements"pledge, hostage" and"bright". The Normans introduced this name to England, where it was common during the Middle Ages. It was borne by a 12th-century British saint, the founder of the religious order known as the Gilbertines.

GLEN m Scottish, English

Variant of Variant of GLENN

GLENN m Scottish, English

From a Scottish surname that was derived from Gaelic gleann "valley" . A famous bearer of the surname was American astronaut John Glenn (1921-2016). From a Scottish surname that was derived from Gaelic. A famous bearer of the surname was American astronaut John Glenn (1921-2016).

GODFREY m English

From the Germanic name Godafrid, which meant "peace of god" from the Germanic elements god "god" and frid "peace". The Normans brought this name to England, where it became common during the Middle Ages. A notable bearer was Godfrey of Bouillon, an 11th-century leader of the First Crusade and the first ruler of the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem. From the Germanic name, which meantfrom the Germanic elements"god" and"peace". The Normans brought this name to England, where it became common during the Middle Ages. A notable bearer was Godfrey of Bouillon, an 11th-century leader of the First Crusade and the first ruler of the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem.

GRANT m English, Scottish

From an English and Scottish surname that was derived from Norman French grand meaning "great, large" . A famous bearer of the surname was Ulysses Grant (1822-1885), the commander of the Union forces during the American Civil War who later served as president. In America the name has often been given in his honour. From an English and Scottish surname that was derived from Norman Frenchmeaning. A famous bearer of the surname was Ulysses Grant (1822-1885), the commander of the Union forces during the American Civil War who later served as president. In America the name has often been given in his honour.

GRAY m & f English

From an English surname meaning "grey" , originally given to a person who had grey hair or clothing. From an English surname meaning, originally given to a person who had grey hair or clothing.

GREGOR m German, Scottish, Slovak, Slovene

German, Scottish, Slovak and Slovene form of Gregorius (see German, Scottish, Slovak and Slovene form of(see GREGORY ). A famous bearer was Gregor Mendel (1822-1884), a Czech monk and scientist who did experiments in genetics.

GUNTER m German

Variant of Variant of GÜNTHER

GUSTAV m Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, Czech

Possibly means "staff of the Geats" , derived from the Old Norse elements gautr "Geat, Goth" and stafr "staff". However, the root name Gautstafr is not well attested in the Old Norse period. Alternatively, it might be derived from the Slavic name Possibly means, derived from the Old Norse elements"Geat, Goth" and"staff". However, the root nameis not well attested in the Old Norse period. Alternatively, it might be derived from the Slavic name GOSTISLAV . This name has been borne by six kings of Sweden, including the 16th-century Gustav I Vasa.

GUSTAVE m French

French form of French form of GUSTAV . This name was borne by the French artist Gustave Doré (1832-1883).

GUY (1) m English, French

Norman French form of Guy Mannering (1815) by Sir Walter Scott and The Heir of Redclyffe (1854) by C. M. Yonge. Norman French form of WIDO . The Normans introduced it to England, where it was common until the time of Guy Fawkes (1570-1606), a revolutionary who attempted to blow up the British parliament. The name was revived in the 19th century, due in part to characters in the novels(1815) by Sir Walter Scott and(1854) by C. M. Yonge.

GWENDOLYN f Welsh, English

Variant of Variant of GWENDOLEN

HALCYON f Various

From the name of a genus of kingfisher birds, derived from Greek ἀλκυών (from the same source as From the name of a genus of kingfisher birds, derived from Greek(from the same source as ALCYONE ).

HANA (3) f Japanese

From Japanese 花 (hana) or 華 (hana) both meaning "flower". Other kanji or kanji combinations can form this name as well. From Japaneseorboth meaning "flower". Other kanji or kanji combinations can form this name as well.

HANNIBAL m Phoenician (Latinized), History

Means "grace of Ba'al" from Phoenician hann "grace" combined with the name of the god Meansfrom Phoenician"grace" combined with the name of the god BA'AL . Hannibal was the Carthaginian general who threatened Rome during the Second Punic War in the 3rd century BC.

HANS m German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish

German short form of German short form of JOHANNES , now used independently. This name has been very common in German-speaking areas of Europe since the late Middle Ages. From an early period it was transmitted to the Low Countries and Scandinavia. Two famous bearers were Hans Holbein (1497-1543), a German portrait painter, and Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875), a Danish writer of fairy tales.

HAYATO m Japanese

From Japanese 隼 (haya) meaning "falcon" and 人 (to) meaning "person". Other kanji combinations can also make up this name. From Japanesemeaning "falcon" andmeaning "person". Other kanji combinations can also make up this name.

HAYDEN m & f English

From an English surname that was derived from place names meaning either "hay valley" or "hay hill" , derived from Old English heg "hay" and denu "valley" or dun "hill". From an English surname that was derived from place names meaning eitheror, derived from Old English"hay" and"valley" or"hill".

HEATH m English

From an English surname that denoted one who lived on a heath. It was popularized as a given name by the character Heath Barkley from the 1960s television series The Big Valley. From an English surname that denoted one who lived on a heath. It was popularized as a given name by the character Heath Barkley from the 1960s television series

HEATHER f English

From the English word heather for the variety of small shrubs with pink or white flowers, which commonly grow in rocky areas. It is derived from Middle English hather. It was first used as a given name in the late 19th century, though it did not become popular until the last half of the 20th century. From the English wordfor the variety of small shrubs with pink or white flowers, which commonly grow in rocky areas. It is derived from Middle English. It was first used as a given name in the late 19th century, though it did not become popular until the last half of the 20th century.

HECTOR m English, French, Greek Mythology (Latinized), Arthurian Romance

Latinized form of Greek Ἕκτωρ (Hektor), which was derived from ἕκτωρ (hektor) meaning "holding fast" , ultimately from ἔχω (echo) meaning "to hold, to possess". In Greek legend Hector was one of the Trojan champions who fought against the Greeks. After he killed ... [more] Latinized form of Greek, which was derived frommeaning, ultimately frommeaning "to hold, to possess". In Greek legend Hector was one of the Trojan champions who fought against the Greeks. After he killed Achilles ' friend Patroclus in battle, he was himself brutally slain by Achilles, who proceeded to tie his dead body to a chariot and drag it about. This name also appears in Arthurian legends where it belongs to King Arthur 's foster father.

HEL f Norse Mythology

In Norse mythology this was the name of the daughter of Loki. She got her name from the underworld, also called Hel, where she ruled, which meant "to conceal, to cover" in Old Norse (related to the English word hell). In Norse mythology this was the name of the daughter of Loki. She got her name from the underworld, also called Hel, where she ruled, which meant "to conceal, to cover" in Old Norse (related to the English word).

HENRIETTE f French, German, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian

French feminine diminutive of French feminine diminutive of HENRY

HENRY m English

From the Germanic name Heimirich meaning "home ruler" , composed of the elements heim "home" and ric "ruler". It was later commonly spelled Heinrich, with the spelling altered due to the influence of other Germanic names like Haganrich, in which the first element is hagan "enclosure". ... [more] From the Germanic namemeaning, composed of the elements"home" and"ruler". It was later commonly spelled, with the spelling altered due to the influence of other Germanic names like, in which the first element is"enclosure".

HESTIA f Greek Mythology

Derived from Greek ἑστία (hestia) meaning "hearth, fireside" . In Greek mythology Hestia was the goddess of the hearth and domestic activity. Derived from Greekmeaning. In Greek mythology Hestia was the goddess of the hearth and domestic activity.

HILDA f English, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Spanish, Anglo-Saxon (Latinized), Ancient Germanic

Originally a short form of names containing the Germanic element hild "battle" . The short form was used for both Old English and continental Germanic names. Saint Hilda of Whitby was a 7th-century English saint and abbess. The name became rare in England during the later Middle Ages, but was revived in the 19th century. Originally a short form of names containing the Germanic element. The short form was used for both Old English and continental Germanic names. Saint Hilda of Whitby was a 7th-century English saint and abbess. The name became rare in England during the later Middle Ages, but was revived in the 19th century.

HINATA f & m Japanese

From Japanese 日向 (hinata) meaning "sunny place", 陽向 (hinata) meaning "toward the sun", or a non-standard reading of 向日葵 (himawari) meaning "sunflower". Other kanji compounds are also possible. Because of the irregular readings, this name is often written using the hiragana writing system. From Japanesemeaning "sunny place",meaning "toward the sun", or a non-standard reading ofmeaning "sunflower". Other kanji compounds are also possible. Because of the irregular readings, this name is often written using the hiragana writing system.

HOMER m English, Ancient Greek (Anglicized)

From the Greek name Ὅμηρος (Homeros), derived from ὅμηρος (homeros) meaning "hostage, pledge" . Homer was the Greek epic poet who wrote the Iliad, about the Trojan War, and the Odyssey, about Homer has been used as a given name in the English-speaking world (chiefly in America) since the 18th century. This name is borne by the cartoon father on the television series The Simpsons. From the Greek name, derived frommeaning. Homer was the Greek epic poet who wrote the, about the Trojan War, and the, about Odysseus 's journey home after the war. There is some debate about when he lived, or if he was even a real person, though most scholars place him in the 8th century BC. In the modern era,has been used as a given name in the English-speaking world (chiefly in America) since the 18th century. This name is borne by the cartoon father on the television series

HORACE m English, French

English and French form of English and French form of HORATIUS , and the name by which the Roman poet Quintus Horatius Flaccus is commonly known those languages. In the modern era it has been used as a given name since the Renaissance, in honour of the poet.

HUBERT m English, German, Dutch, French, Polish, Ancient Germanic

Means "bright heart" , derived from the Germanic elements hug "heart, mind" and beraht "bright". Saint Hubert was an 8th-century bishop of Maastricht who is considered the patron saint of hunters. The Normans brought the name to England, where it replaced an Old English cognate Hygebeorht. It died out during the Middle Ages but was revived in the 19th century. Means, derived from the Germanic elements"heart, mind" and"bright". Saint Hubert was an 8th-century bishop of Maastricht who is considered the patron saint of hunters. The Normans brought the name to England, where it replaced an Old English cognate. It died out during the Middle Ages but was revived in the 19th century.

HUEY m English

Variant of Variant of HUGHIE

HUGH m English

From the Germanic element hug, meaning "heart, mind, spirit" . It was common among Frankish and French nobility, being borne by Hugh Capet, a 10th-century king of France who founded the Capetian dynasty. The Normans brought the name to England and it became common there, even more so after the time of the 12th-century bishop Saint Hugh of Lincoln, who was known for his charity. This was also the name of kings of Cyprus and the crusader kingdom of Jerusalem. The name is used in Ireland and Scotland as the Anglicized form of Aodh and Ùisdean. From the Germanic element, meaning. It was common among Frankish and French nobility, being borne by Hugh Capet, a 10th-century king of France who founded the Capetian dynasty. The Normans brought the name to England and it became common there, even more so after the time of the 12th-century bishop Saint Hugh of Lincoln, who was known for his charity. This was also the name of kings of Cyprus and the crusader kingdom of Jerusalem. The name is used in Ireland and Scotland as the Anglicized form ofand

IAGO m Welsh, Galician, Portuguese

Welsh and Galician form of Iacobus (see Othello (1603). Welsh and Galician form of(see JAMES ). This was the name of two early Welsh kings of Gwynedd. It is also the name of the villain in Shakespeare's tragedy(1603).

IGNATIUS m Late Roman

From the Roman family name Egnatius, meaning unknown, of Etruscan origin. The spelling was later altered to resemble Latin ignis "fire" . This was the name of several saints, including the third bishop of Antioch who was thrown to wild beasts by Emperor Trajan, and by Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556), founder of the Jesuits, whose real birth name was in fact From the Roman family name, meaning unknown, of Etruscan origin. The spelling was later altered to resemble Latin. This was the name of several saints, including the third bishop of Antioch who was thrown to wild beasts by Emperor Trajan, and by Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556), founder of the Jesuits, whose real birth name was in fact Íñigo

IGNATZ m German (Rare)

German form of German form of IGNATIUS

IKE m English

Diminutive of Diminutive of ISAAC . This was the nickname of the American president Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969), based on the initial sound of his surname.

INGRID f Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, Dutch

From the Old Norse name Ingríðr meaning "Ing is beautiful" , derived from the name of the Germanic god fríðr "beautiful". A famous bearer was the Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman (1915-1982). From the Old Norse namemeaning, derived from the name of the Germanic god ING combined with"beautiful". A famous bearer was the Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman (1915-1982).

INIGO m English (Rare)

English form of English form of ÍÑIGO . It became well-known in Britain due to the 17th-century English architect Inigo Jones. He was named after his father, a Catholic who was named for Saint Ignatius of Loyola.

INNES m & f Scottish

Anglicized form of Anglicized form of AONGHUS , also used as a feminine name.

IRIS f Greek Mythology, English, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, French, Spanish, Catalan, Italian, Greek

Means "rainbow" in Greek. Iris was the name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow, also serving as a messenger to the gods. This name can also be given in reference to the word (which derives from the same Greek source) for the iris flower or the coloured part of the eye. Meansin Greek. Iris was the name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow, also serving as a messenger to the gods. This name can also be given in reference to the word (which derives from the same Greek source) for the iris flower or the coloured part of the eye.

ISADORA f English

Variant of Variant of ISIDORA . A famous bearer was the American dancer Isadora Duncan (1877-1927).

ISHTAR f Semitic Mythology

Meaning unknown. Ishtar was an Akkadian, Assyrian and Babylonian goddess who presided over love, war and fertility. She was cognate with the Canaanite and Phoenician Meaning unknown. Ishtar was an Akkadian, Assyrian and Babylonian goddess who presided over love, war and fertility. She was cognate with the Canaanite and Phoenician Ashtoreth , and she was also identified with the Sumerian goddess Inanna

ITSUKI m Japanese

From Japanese 樹 (itsuki) meaning "tree", using the kanji's nanori reading. Other kanji or kanji combinations can also form this name. From Japanesemeaning "tree", using the kanji's nanori reading. Other kanji or kanji combinations can also form this name.

JAFFAR m Arabic

Alternate transcription of Arabic جعفر (see Alternate transcription of Arabic(see JAFAR ).

JAKE m English

Medieval variant of Medieval variant of JACK . It is also sometimes used as a short form of JACOB

JAKOB m German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Icelandic, Dutch, Slovene

Form of Form of JACOB (or JAMES ) used in several languages.

JAMIL m Arabic

Means "beautiful" in Arabic. Meansin Arabic.

JEANNE f French, English

Modern French form of Jehanne, an Old French feminine form of Iohannes (see Modern French form of, an Old French feminine form of(see JOHN ). This has been the most reliably popular French name for girls since the 13th century. Joan of Arc is known as Jeanne d'Arc in France.

JEROME m English

From the Greek name Ἱερώνυμος (Hieronymos) meaning "sacred name" , derived from ἱερός (hieros) meaning "sacred" and ὄνομα (onoma) meaning "name". Saint Jerome was responsible for the creation of the Vulgate, the Latin translation of the Bible, in the 5th century. He is regarded as a Doctor of the Church. The name was used in his honour in the Middle Ages, especially in Italy and France, and has been used in England since the 12th century. From the Greek namemeaning, derived frommeaning "sacred" andmeaning "name". Saint Jerome was responsible for the creation of the Vulgate, the Latin translation of the Bible, in the 5th century. He is regarded as a Doctor of the Church. The name was used in his honour in the Middle Ages, especially in Italy and France, and has been used in England since the 12th century.

JESSE m English, Dutch, Finnish, Biblical

From the Hebrew name יִשַׁי (Yishai), which possibly means "gift" . In the Old Testament Jesse is the father of King From the Hebrew name, which possibly means. In the Old Testament Jesse is the father of King David . It began to be used as an English given name after the Protestant Reformation. A famous bearer was Jesse James (1847-1882), an American outlaw who held up banks and stagecoaches. He was eventually shot by a fellow gang member for a reward. Another famous bearer was the American athlete Jesse Owens (1913-1980), whose real name was James Cleveland (or J. C.) Owens.

JILL f English

Short form of Short form of GILLIAN

JORGE m Spanish, Portuguese

Spanish and Portuguese form of Spanish and Portuguese form of GEORGE

JOSHUA m English, Biblical

From the Hebrew name יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (Yehoshu'a) meaning YAHWEH is salvation" יְהוֹ (yeho) referring to the Hebrew God and יָשַׁע (yasha') meaning "to save". As told in the Old Testament, Joshua was a companion of Hoshea. ... [more] From the Hebrew namemeaning, from the rootsreferring to the Hebrew God andmeaning "to save". As told in the Old Testament, Joshua was a companion of Moses . He went up Mount Sinai with Moses when he received the Ten Commandments from God, and later he was one of the twelve spies sent into Canaan. After Moses died Joshua succeeded him as leader of the Israelites and he led the conquest of Canaan. His original name was

JUDITH f English, Jewish, French, German, Spanish, Biblical

From the Hebrew name יְהוּדִית (Yehudit) meaning "Jewish woman" , feminine of יְהוּדִי (yehudi), ultimately referring to a person from the tribe of ... [more] From the Hebrew namemeaning, feminine of, ultimately referring to a person from the tribe of Judah . In the Old Testament Judith is one of the Hittite wives of Esau . This is also the name of the main character of the apocryphal Book of Judith. She killed Holofernes, an invading Assyrian commander, by beheading him in his sleep.

JULIA f English, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, Spanish, Polish, Finnish, Russian, Ukrainian, Ancient Roman, Biblical

Feminine form of the Roman family name The Two Gentlemen of Verona (1594). ... [more] Feminine form of the Roman family name JULIUS . Among the notable women from this family were Julia Augusta (also known as Livia Drusilla), the wife of Emperor Augustus, and Julia the Elder, the daughter of Augustus and the wife of Tiberius. A person by this name has a brief mention in the New Testament. It was also borne by a few early saints and martyrs, including the patron saint of Corsica. Additionally, Shakespeare used it in his comedy(1594).

JULIAN m English, Polish, German

From the Roman name Iulianus, which was derived from Juliana, eventually becoming Gillian). From the Roman name, which was derived from JULIUS . This was the name of the last pagan Roman emperor, Julian the Apostate (4th century). It was also borne by several early saints, including the legendary Saint Julian the Hospitaller. This name has been used in England since the Middle Ages, at which time it was also a feminine name (from, eventually becoming).

JULIUS m Ancient Roman, English, German, Finnish, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Dutch, Czech

From a Roman family name that was possibly derived from Greek ἴουλος (ioulos) meaning "downy-bearded" . Alternatively, it could be related to the name of the Roman god ... [more] From a Roman family name that was possibly derived from Greekmeaning. Alternatively, it could be related to the name of the Roman god JUPITER . This was a prominent patrician family of Rome, who claimed descent from the mythological Julus, son of Aeneas . Its most notable member was Gaius Julius Caesar, who gained renown as a military leader for his clever conquest of Gaul. After a civil war he became the dictator of the Roman Republic, but was eventually stabbed to death in the senate.

JUNO f Roman Mythology

Meaning unknown, possibly related to an Indo-European root meaning "youth" , or possibly of Etruscan origin. In Roman mythology Juno was the wife of Meaning unknown, possibly related to an Indo-European root meaning, or possibly of Etruscan origin. In Roman mythology Juno was the wife of Jupiter and the queen of the heavens. She was the protectress of marriage and women, and was also the goddess of finance.

KAREL m Dutch, Czech, Slovene

Dutch, Czech and Slovene form of Dutch, Czech and Slovene form of CHARLES

KARIN f Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, Dutch, Finnish, English

Swedish short form of Swedish short form of KATHERINE

KARLA f German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Czech, Croatian

German, Scandinavian, Czech and Croatian feminine form of German, Scandinavian, Czech and Croatian feminine form of CHARLES

KATARINA f Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, Croatian, Serbian, Slovene, Sorbian

Form of Form of KATHERINE in several languages.

KATERINA f Macedonian, Russian, Bulgarian, Greek, Late Roman

Macedonian form of Macedonian form of KATHERINE , a Russian short form of YEKATERINA , a Bulgarian short form of EKATERINA , and a Greek variant of AIKATERINE

KEATON m English (Modern)

From a surname that was derived from a place name meaning "shed town" in Old English. From a surname that was derived from a place name meaningin Old English.

KENT m English

From a surname that was originally derived from Kent, the name of a county in England, which may be derived from a Brythonic word meaning "coastal district". From a surname that was originally derived from, the name of a county in England, which may be derived from a Brythonic word meaning "coastal district".

KHALID m Arabic

Means "eternal" , derived from Arabic خلد (khalada) meaning "to last forever". This name was borne by a 7th-century Islamic military leader, Khalid ibn al-Walid. Means, derived from Arabicmeaning "to last forever". This name was borne by a 7th-century Islamic military leader, Khalid ibn al-Walid.

KIERAN m Irish, English

Anglicized form of Anglicized form of CIARÁN

KLAUS m German, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish

German short form of German short form of NICHOLAS

KOSTAS m Greek, Lithuanian

Greek short form of Greek short form of KONSTANTINOS and Lithuanian short form of KONSTANTINAS

KRIS m & f English, Danish

Short form of Kris. Short form of KRISTIAN KRISTOFFER , and other names beginning with

KYLE m English

From a Scottish surname that was derived from Gaelic caol meaning "narrows, channel, strait" . From a Scottish surname that was derived from Gaelicmeaning

LACHESIS f Greek Mythology

Means "apportioner" in Greek. She was one of the three Fates or Meansin Greek. She was one of the three Fates or Μοῖραι (Moirai) in Greek mythology. She was responsible for deciding how long each person had to live.

LADISLAVA f Czech, Slovak

Czech and Slovak feminine form of Czech and Slovak feminine form of VLADISLAV

LAMBERT m German, Dutch, French, English, Ancient Germanic

Derived from the Germanic elements landa "land" and beraht "bright". Saint Lambert of Maastricht was a 7th-century bishop who was martyred after denouncing Pepin II for adultery. Derived from the Germanic elements"land" and"bright". Saint Lambert of Maastricht was a 7th-century bishop who was martyred after denouncing Pepin II for adultery.

LANA f English, Russian, Croatian, Serbian

Short form of Short form of ALANA (English) or SVETLANA (Russian). In the English-speaking world, it was popularized by actress Lana Turner (1921-1995).

LANCE m English

From the Germanic name Lanzo, originally a short form of names that began with the element landa meaning "land" . During the Middle Ages it became associated with Old French lance "spear, lance". A famous bearer is American cyclist Lance Armstrong (1971-). From the Germanic name, originally a short form of names that began with the elementmeaning. During the Middle Ages it became associated with Old French"spear, lance". A famous bearer is American cyclist Lance Armstrong (1971-).

LARA (1) f Russian, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Hungarian, Slovene, Croatian

Russian short form of Doctor Zhivago (1957) and the subsequent movie adaptation (1965). Russian short form of LARISA . It was introduced to the English-speaking world by a character from Boris Pasternak's novel(1957) and the subsequent movie adaptation (1965).

LAURA f English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Catalan, Finnish, Estonian, Hungarian, Polish, Slovene, Croatian, Czech, Slovak, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, Dutch, Lithuanian, Latvian, Late Roman

Feminine form of the Late Latin name Laurus, which meant "laurel" . This meaning was favourable, since in ancient Rome the leaves of laurel trees were used to create victors' garlands. The name was borne by the 9th-century Spanish martyr Saint Laura, who was a nun thrown into a vat of molten lead by the Moors. It was also the name of the subject of poems by the 14th-century Italian poet Petrarch. ... [more] Feminine form of the Late Latin name, which meant. This meaning was favourable, since in ancient Rome the leaves of laurel trees were used to create victors' garlands. The name was borne by the 9th-century Spanish martyr Saint Laura, who was a nun thrown into a vat of molten lead by the Moors. It was also the name of the subject of poems by the 14th-century Italian poet Petrarch.

LAURENT m French

French form of Laurentius (see French form of(see LAURENCE (1) ).

LEIF m Swedish, Norwegian, Danish

From the Old Norse name Leifr meaning "descendant, heir" . Leif Eriksson was a Norse explorer who reached North America in the early 11th century. He was the son of Erik the Red. From the Old Norse namemeaning. Leif Eriksson was a Norse explorer who reached North America in the early 11th century. He was the son of Erik the Red.

LENA f Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, Polish, Russian, English, Italian, Portuguese, Greek

Short form of names ending in lena, such as Short form of names ending in, such as HELENA MAGDALENA or YELENA

LENE f German, Danish, Norwegian

German, Danish and Norwegian short form of German, Danish and Norwegian short form of HELENE or MAGDALENE

LEO m German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, English, Croatian, Late Roman

Derived from Latin leo meaning "lion" , a cognate of War and Peace and Anna Karenina. Leo is also the name of a constellation and the fifth sign of the zodiac. Derived from Latinmeaning, a cognate of LEON . It was popular among early Christians and was the name of 13 popes, including Saint Leo the Great who asserted the dominance of the Roman bishops (the popes) over all others in the 5th century. It was also borne by six Byzantine emperors and five Armenian kings. Another famous bearer was Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910), a Russian novelist whose works includeand. Leo is also the name of a constellation and the fifth sign of the zodiac.

LEON m English, German, Polish, Slovene, Croatian, Dutch, Ancient Greek

Derived from Greek λέων (leon) meaning "lion" . During the Christian era this Greek name was merged with the Latin cognate Leo, with the result that the two forms are used somewhat interchangeably across European languages. In England during the Middle Ages this was a common name among Jews. A famous bearer was Leon Trotsky (1879-1940), a Russian Communist revolutionary. Derived from Greekmeaning. During the Christian era this Greek name was merged with the Latin cognate, with the result that the two forms are used somewhat interchangeably across European languages. In England during the Middle Ages this was a common name among Jews. A famous bearer was Leon Trotsky (1879-1940), a Russian Communist revolutionary.

LEONARDO m Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Mona Lisa. Another famous bearer was Leonardo Fibonacci, a 13th-century Italian mathematician. A more recent bearer is American actor Leonardo DiCaprio (1974-). Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of LEONARD . A notable bearer was Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), an Italian artist and scientist of the Renaissance. He is known as the inventor of several contraptions, including flying machines, as well as the painter of the. Another famous bearer was Leonardo Fibonacci, a 13th-century Italian mathematician. A more recent bearer is American actor Leonardo DiCaprio (1974-).

LEONIE f German, Dutch

German and Dutch feminine form of German and Dutch feminine form of LEONIUS

LESTER m English

From a surname that was derived from the name of the city of Leicester, originally denoting a person who was from that place. The city's name is derived from the river name Ligore combined with Latin castra "camp". From a surname that was derived from the name of the city of Leicester, originally denoting a person who was from that place. The city's name is derived from the river namecombined with Latin"camp".

LEX m English, Dutch

Short form of Short form of ALEXANDER

LILLIA f English

Short form of Short form of LILLIAN or an elaborated form of LILY

LINDA f English, German, Dutch, Italian, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Icelandic, French, Latvian, Finnish, Hungarian, Czech, Slovak, Ancient Germanic

Originally a medieval short form of Germanic names containing the element lind meaning "flexible, soft, mild" . It also coincides with the Spanish and Portuguese word linda meaning "beautiful" . In the English-speaking world this name experienced a spike in popularity beginning in the 1930s, peaking in the late 1940s, and declining shortly after that. It was the most popular name for girls in the United States from 1947 to 1952. Originally a medieval short form of Germanic names containing the elementmeaning. It also coincides with the Spanish and Portuguese wordmeaning. In the English-speaking world this name experienced a spike in popularity beginning in the 1930s, peaking in the late 1940s, and declining shortly after that. It was the most popular name for girls in the United States from 1947 to 1952.

LINDE f Dutch

Dutch variant of Dutch variant of LINDA

LINUS m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized), German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish

From the Greek name Λίνος (Linos) meaning "flax" . In Greek legend he was the son of the god Peanuts. From the Greek namemeaning. In Greek legend he was the son of the god Apollo , who accidentally killed him in a contest. Another son of Apollo by this name was the music teacher of Herakles . The name was also borne by the second pope, serving after Saint Peter in the 1st century. In modern times this was the name of a character in Charles Schulz's comic strip

LISSA f English

Short form of Short form of MELISSA

LIZA f English, Russian

Short form of Short form of ELIZABETH or YELIZAVETA

LLOYD m English

From a surname that was derived from Welsh llwyd meaning "grey" . The composer Andrew Lloyd Webber (1948-) is a famous bearer of this name. From a surname that was derived from Welshmeaning. The composer Andrew Lloyd Webber (1948-) is a famous bearer of this name.

LOKI m Norse Mythology

Meaning unknown, possibly derived from the Germanic root *luka meaning "knot, lock" . In Norse legend Loki was a trickster god associated with magic and fire. Over time he became more and more evil, and he was eventually chained to a rock by the other gods. Meaning unknown, possibly derived from the Germanic root *meaning. In Norse legend Loki was a trickster god associated with magic and fire. Over time he became more and more evil, and he was eventually chained to a rock by the other gods.

LORENZ m German

German form of Laurentius (see German form of(see LAURENCE (1) ).

LOT (1) m Biblical, Biblical Hebrew

Means "covering, veil" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is the name of a nephew of Meansin Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is the name of a nephew of Abraham . Before Sodom was destroyed by God, he was directed to flee the city without looking back. However, his wife looked back on the destruction and was turned into a pillar of salt.

LOUISE f French, English, Danish, Swedish, Dutch, German

French feminine form of French feminine form of LOUIS

LUCIA f Italian, German, English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Romanian, Slovak, Ancient Roman

Feminine form of Lucy or Luce. Feminine form of LUCIUS . Saint Lucia was a 4th-century martyr from Syracuse. She was said to have had her eyes gouged out, and thus she is the patron saint of the blind. She was widely revered in the Middle Ages, and her name has been used throughout Christian Europe (in various spellings). It has been used in the England since the 12th century, usually in the spellingsor

LUCINA f Roman Mythology

Derived from Latin lucus meaning "grove" , but later associated with lux "light" . This was the name of a Roman goddess of childbirth. Derived from Latinmeaning, but later associated with. This was the name of a Roman goddess of childbirth.

LUCIUS m Ancient Roman, Biblical, English

Roman praenomen, or given name, which was derived from Latin lux "light" . This was the most popular of the praenomina. Two Etruscan kings of early Rome had this name as well as several prominent later Romans, including Lucius Annaeus Seneca (known simply as Seneca), a statesman, philosopher, orator and tragedian. The name is mentioned briefly in the New Testament belonging to a Christian in Antioch. It was also borne by three popes, including the 3rd-century Saint Lucius. Despite this, the name was not regularly used in the Christian world until after the Renaissance. Roman praenomen, or given name, which was derived from Latin. This was the most popular of the praenomina. Two Etruscan kings of early Rome had this name as well as several prominent later Romans, including Lucius Annaeus Seneca (known simply as Seneca), a statesman, philosopher, orator and tragedian. The name is mentioned briefly in the New Testament belonging to a Christian in Antioch. It was also borne by three popes, including the 3rd-century Saint Lucius. Despite this, the name was not regularly used in the Christian world until after the Renaissance.

LUGH m Irish Mythology

Probably an Irish form of Probably an Irish form of LUGUS . In Irish mythology Lugh was a divine hero who led the Tuatha De Danann against the Fomorians who were led by his grandfather Balor. Lugh killed Balor by shooting a stone into his giant eye.

LUKAS m German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, Lithuanian

German, Scandinavian, Dutch and Lithuanian form of Lucas (see German, Scandinavian, Dutch and Lithuanian form of(see LUKE ).

LUKE m English, Biblical

English form of Latin Lucas, from the Greek name Λουκᾶς (Loukas) meaning "from Lucania" , Lucania being a region in southern Italy (of uncertain meaning). Luke was a doctor who travelled in the company of the apostle ... [more] English form of Latin, from the Greek namemeaning, Lucania being a region in southern Italy (of uncertain meaning). Luke was a doctor who travelled in the company of the apostle Paul . According to tradition, he was the author of the third gospel and Acts in the New Testament. He was probably of Greek ethnicity. He is considered a saint by many Christian denominations.

LYN f English

Variant of Variant of LYNN

MADELYN f English

Variant of Variant of MADELINE

MAE f English

Variant of Variant of MAY . A famous bearer was the American actress Mae West (1893-1980), whose birth name was Mary.

MAGNUS m Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Late Roman

Late Latin name meaning "great" . It was borne by a 7th-century saint who was a missionary in Germany. It became popular in Scandinavia after the time of the 11th-century Norwegian king Magnus I, who was said to have been named after Magni). The name was borne by six subsequent kings of Norway as well as three kings of Sweden. It was imported to Scotland and Ireland during the Middle Ages. Late Latin name meaning. It was borne by a 7th-century saint who was a missionary in Germany. It became popular in Scandinavia after the time of the 11th-century Norwegian king Magnus I, who was said to have been named after Charlemagne , or Carolus Magnus in Latin (however there was also a Norse name). The name was borne by six subsequent kings of Norway as well as three kings of Sweden. It was imported to Scotland and Ireland during the Middle Ages.

MANSEL m English (Rare)

From an English surname that originally referred to a person who came from the French city of Le Mans. From an English surname that originally referred to a person who came from the French city of Le Mans.

MANUELA f Spanish, Portuguese, Romanian, German, Italian

Feminine form of Feminine form of MANUEL

MARCIA f English, Spanish, Ancient Roman

Feminine form of Feminine form of MARCIUS . It was borne by a few very minor saints. It has been used as a given name in the English-speaking world since the 18th century.

MARCUS m Ancient Roman, Biblical Latin, English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish

Roman praenomen, or given name, that was probably derived from the name of the Roman god Mark has been more common. Roman praenomen, or given name, that was probably derived from the name of the Roman god MARS . This was among the most popular of the Roman praenomina. Famous bearers include Marcus Tullius Cicero (known simply as Cicero), a 1st-century BC statesman and orator, Marcus Antonius (known as Mark Antony), a 1st-century BC politician, and Marcus Aurelius, a notable 2nd-century emperor. This was also the name of a pope of the 4th century. This spelling has occasionally been used in the English-speaking world, though the traditional English formhas been more common.

MARIANNE f French, English, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish

Originally a French diminutive of Originally a French diminutive of MARIE . It is also considered a combination of MARIE and ANNE (1) . Shortly after the formation of the French Republic in 1792, a female figure by this name was adopted as the symbol of the state.

MARISA f Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, English

Italian, Spanish and Portuguese combination of Italian, Spanish and Portuguese combination of MARIA and LUISA

MARLA f English

Shortened form of Shortened form of MARLENE

MARLON m English

Meaning unknown. This name was popularized by the American actor Marlon Brando (1924-2004), who was named after his father. Meaning unknown. This name was popularized by the American actor Marlon Brando (1924-2004), who was named after his father.

MARTY m English

Diminutive of Diminutive of MARTIN

MATTHEW m English, Biblical

English form of Ματθαῖος (Matthaios), which was a Greek form of the Hebrew name מַתִּתְיָהוּ (Mattityahu) meaning "gift of YAHWEH מַתָּן (mattan) meaning "gift" and יָה (yah) referring to the Hebrew God. Matthew, also called Matthias also occurs in the New Testament belonging to a separate apostle. The name appears in the Old Testament as Mattithiah. ... [more] English form of, which was a Greek form of the Hebrew namemeaning, from the rootsmeaning "gift" andreferring to the Hebrew God. Matthew, also called Levi , was one of the twelve apostles. He was a tax collector, and supposedly the author of the first gospel in the New Testament. He is considered a saint in many Christian traditions. The variantalso occurs in the New Testament belonging to a separate apostle. The name appears in the Old Testament as

MAYA (2) f English

Variant of Variant of MAIA (1) . This name can also be given in reference to the Maya peoples, a Native American culture who built a great civilization in southern Mexico and Latin America.

MEG f English

Medieval diminutive of Medieval diminutive of MARGARET . It is now also used as a short form of the related name MEGAN

MELINA f English, Greek

Elaboration of Mel, either from names such as μέλι (meli) meaning "honey". A famous bearer was Greek-American actress Melina Mercouri (1920-1994), who was born Maria Amalia Mercouris. Elaboration of, either from names such as MELISSA or from Greekmeaning "honey". A famous bearer was Greek-American actress Melina Mercouri (1920-1994), who was born Maria Amalia Mercouris.

MERCEDES f Spanish

Means "mercies" (that is, the plural of mercy), from the Spanish title of the Virgin María de las Mercedes, meaning "Mary of Mercies". It is ultimately from the Latin word merces meaning "wages, reward", which in Vulgar Latin acquired the meaning "favour, pity". Means(that is, the plural of mercy), from the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary , meaning "Mary of Mercies". It is ultimately from the Latin wordmeaning "wages, reward", which in Vulgar Latin acquired the meaning "favour, pity".

MIA f Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, German, English

Scandinavian, Dutch and German diminutive of mia meaning "mine" . Scandinavian, Dutch and German diminutive of MARIA . It coincides with the Italian wordmeaning

MICAIAH m & f Biblical

Means "who is like YAHWEH ?" Meansin Hebrew. This name occurs in the Old Testament in a variety of Hebrew spellings, belonging to both males and females. It is the full name of Micah , both the prophet and the man from the Book of Judges. As a feminine name it belongs to the mother of King Abijah (at 2 Chronicles 13:2 ), though her name is listed as Maacah in other passages.

MICHALIS m Greek

Modern Greek variant of Modern Greek variant of MICHAEL

MIDORI f Japanese

From Japanese 緑 (midori) meaning "green", as well as other kanji or kanji combinations that have the same pronunciation. From Japanesemeaning "green", as well as other kanji or kanji combinations that have the same pronunciation.

MILA f Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Czech, Serbian, Croatian, Macedonian

Originally a diminutive of Slavic names containing the element milu "gracious, dear" . Originally a diminutive of Slavic names containing the element

MINERVA f Roman Mythology, English

Possibly derived from Latin mens meaning "intellect" , but more likely of Etruscan origin. Minerva was the Roman goddess of wisdom and war, approximately equivalent to the Greek goddess Possibly derived from Latinmeaning, but more likely of Etruscan origin. Minerva was the Roman goddess of wisdom and war, approximately equivalent to the Greek goddess Athena . It has been used as a given name in the English-speaking world since after the Renaissance.

MIRANDA f English, Dutch

Derived from Latin mirandus meaning "admirable, wonderful" . The name was created by Shakespeare for the heroine in his play The Tempest (1611), about a father and daughter stranded on an island. It did not become a common English given name until the 20th century. This is also t