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Boeddha m History
Dutch and Afrikaans form of Buddha.
Bohemond m History, Medieval
From Italian Buamundo, which is of uncertain meaning. According to the Norman historian Orderic Vitalis it was derived from Latin Buamundus, the name of a mythical Gigas (giant), originally given as a nickname to the crusader prince Bohemond I (christened Mark; c. 1058-1111) by his father because he was extremely large at birth.
Boisil m History (Ecclesiastical)
Saint Boisil (died 661) was a monk of Melrose Abbey, an offshoot of Lindisfarne, then in the Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Northumbria, but now in Scotland, where he must have been one of the first generation of monks.
Botolph m Anglo-Saxon (Latinized), History
English form of Botolphus, which was a variant form of Botulphus (see Botulph, Botwulf). Saint Botolph was a 7th-century religious leader in East Anglia, patron of travellers and namesake of the town of Boston (originally Botolphston).
Brai m Sardinian (Archaic), History (Ecclesiastical)
Campidanese form of Blaise, borrowed from Catalan Blai.
Brannock m History (Ecclesiastical)
The name of the eponymous saint of the village of Braunton in Devon, England. Saint Brannock (or Brannoc) is said to have originated from South Wales and established a monastery at Braunton in the 6th century... [more]
Brasidas m Ancient Greek, History
Derived from Greek βράσις (brasis) meaning "boiling" combined with ίδας (idas), which is the Aeolic and Doric Greek form of the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).... [more]
Bregowine m History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from Old English bregu "ruler" (compare Breguswið) and wine "friend". This was the name of a saint (d... [more]
Brennos m Gaulish, History
Brennos, chieftain of the Senones, led an army of Cisalpine Gauls in their attack on Rome in the Battle of the Allia, in 387 BC. Another Brennos was one of the leaders of the army of Gauls who attempted to invade and settle in the Greek mainland in 278 BC... [more]
Bridei m Pictish, History
Name of seven Kings of the Picts.
Brioc m History (Ecclesiastical), Guernésiais
English and Guernésiais form of Briog via the Latinization Briocus. Brioc (died c. 502) was a 5th-century Welsh holy man who became the first abbot of Saint-Brieuc in Brittany... [more]
Briog m Breton, Welsh, History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from Breton and Middle Welsh bri, ultimately from Proto-Celtic *brigo "high, noble" or *brīgos "importance". Briog (died c. 502) was a 5th-century Welsh holy man who became the first abbot of Saint-Brieuc in Brittany... [more]
Briomaglus m History (Ecclesiastical)
Possibly a form of Brioc combined with Celtic *maglos "noble, chief" (compare Maglocunos).
Bromerus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History
Latinized form of the Greek given name Βρόμερος (Bromeros), which might possibly have been derived from Greek βρομέω (bromeo) meaning "to buzz". Also compare Greek βρόμος (bromos), which can mean "any loud noise" as well as "stench, bad smell"... [more]
Brudus m Pictish, History
Brudus was a leader of the Picts.
Bu m Korean, History
Meaning unknown. This was the personal name of Prince Jeongwon (1580-1619), father of King Injo.
Budda m History
Azerbaijani, Polish, Russian and Ukrainian form of Buddha.
Budoc m History (Ecclesiastical), Breton Legend
Derived from Old Celtic boudi "victory". However, folk etymology likes to associate this name with beuziñ meaning "drown", with the intended meaning of "saved from the waters". In Breton legend this is the name of a 6th century saint, son of Azenor.
Cadok m Medieval Cornish, History
According to William of Worcester, writing in the fifteenth century, Cadoc of Cornwall was a survivor of the Cornish royal line at the time of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 and was appointed as the first Earl of Cornwall by William the Conqueror... [more]
Cadwallo m History
Guernésiais form of Cadwallon.
Cadwallon m Old Welsh, History
Derived from Old Welsh cat "battle" and an uncertain element, possibly gwallon "ruler" or uualaun, uualon "valorous" or guallaun "good, best"... [more]
Cælin m History (Ecclesiastical)
Cælin was an Orthodox priest in England in the seventh century, and brother of St. Cedd of Lastingham. The name Cælin is a spelling variant of the name of a West Saxon king Ceawlin, and is of Celtic rather than Anglo-Saxon derivation.
Caesarion m Ancient Greek, Ancient Roman, History
Latinized form of Greek Καισαρίων (Kaisarion), which in turn was a Hellenized form of Caesar with the Greek diminutive suffix -ιων (-ion) added to it... [more]
Caïe m History (Ecclesiastical)
French form of Gaius and variant of Caïus
Caïus m History (Ecclesiastical)
French form of Gaius and variant of Caïe
Callippe m History (Gallicized)
French form of Kallippos via its latinized form Callippus.
Callistrate m History (Gallicized)
French form of Callistratus (see Kallistrate).
Camber m History, Anglo-Saxon Mythology
Camber, or Kamber, was the legendary first king of Cambria, according to Geoffrey of Monmouth in the first part of his influential 12th-century pseudohistory Historia Regum Britanniae... [more]
Camissares m Old Persian (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Kamisares (also spelled Kamissares), which is the hellenized form of an ancient Persian male name. Its meaning is currently unknown to me. This was the name of an Achaemenid satrap from the 4th century BC.
Canaul m History (Rare)
Variant of Conall found in the Poppleton manuscript (14th century) as a name owned by only one of the Pictish kings, usually identified with Conall mac Taidg.
Canuto m Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, History (Ecclesiastical, Hispanicized)
Spanish, Italian and Portuguese form of Knut. There are two Catholic saints by this name.
Carantoc m Medieval English, History (Ecclesiastical)
Anglicized form of Carannog. Saint Carantok was a 6th-century abbot, confessor, and saint in Wales and the West Country.
Carinus m Late Roman, History
Extended form of Carus. This name was borne by a Roman emperor from the 3rd century AD.
Carlomagno m History (Hispanicized), Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Spanish form of Charlemagne. This is borne by Carlomagno Pedro Martínez (1965-), a Mexican ceramic artist and artisan, and Carlomagno Chacón Gómez (1985-), a Peruvian lawyer and politician.
Carriaric m Germanic, History
This name might be derived from Gothic kara "worry" combined with rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." (The second element is also closely related to Celtic rîg or rix and Gothic reiks, which all mean "king, ruler.") But it is probably a form of either Hariric or Gararic... [more]
Carriarico m History
Spanish form of Carriaric.
Carus m Ancient Roman, History
Derived from Latin carus "dear, beloved." This name was borne by a Roman Emperor from the 3rd century AD.
Cassiodorus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Late Roman, History
Latinized form of Kassiodoros. A well-known bearer of this name was Cassiodorus, a Roman statesman and writer from the 6th century AD.
Cast m Breton, History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from Old Irish cath "battle". This was the name of an Irish monk from the 6th century.
Castritian m History (Ecclesiastical)
English form of Castricianus. This was the name of a saint from the 3rd century AD.
Castus m Ancient Roman, History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from Latin castus "pure, chaste, virtuous".
Catanes m Old Persian (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Katana via its Greek form Katanes.
Cathan m History (Ecclesiastical)
Scottish form of Cathán. The name coincides with Scottish Gaelic cathan "barnacle goose". ... [more]
Catuvolcus m Old Celtic (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Catuvolcos. A bearer of this name was Catuvolcus, one of the two kings of a Gaulish tribe called the Eburones. In 54 BC, he committed suicide by poisoning himself.
Cedd m Anglo-Saxon, History (Ecclesiastical)
Possibly related to Old Celtic katus "battle". St. Cedd of Lastingham was Bishop of Essex in the seventh century.
Celerinus m Late Roman, History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from the Latin word celer, meaning "quick, swift", followed by the masculine diminutive suffix -inus. This was the name of an African martyr, revered for his suffering while imprisoned by Emperor Trajan Decius in Rome... [more]
Ceolfrið m Anglo-Saxon, History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from the Old English elements ceol "keel (of a ship)" and friþ "peace". This name was borne by an Anglo-Saxon Christian abbot and saint, and also gave rise to the surnames Chilvers and Chorlton, and the place name Chorlton-cum-Hardy in Manchester.
Cerneuf m History (Ecclesiastical)
This is one of the names by which the 4th-century martyr and saint Serenus the Gardener is known in France.
Ceslas m French, History (Ecclesiastical)
French form of Czesław via it's Latinized form Ceslaus.
Chararic m Germanic, History
This name is most likely a form of Hariric - however, this is not completely certain. The first element in the name might also be derived from (or is a blend with) garva "ready, prepared", Gothic gairu "spear" or from Old High German wachar "vigilant." Chararic was a 5th-century king of the Salian Franks.
Charbel m History (Ecclesiastical), Arabic
French and Portuguese transliteration of شربل‎ (see Sharbel).
Charilaus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Charilaos. This was the name of the Spartan king who embraced the Minoan legislation for Sparta in the 8th century BC.
Cheok m Korean, History
Meaning unknown. This was the personal name of Sunjong (1874-1926), the second and last emperor of Korea (r. 1904-1910).
Childebrand m Germanic, History
Variant of Hildebrand. Childebrand was an 8th-century Frankish duke, the son of Pepin of Herstal and brother of Charles Martel.
Chindaswinth m Germanic, History
Derived from Old High German chind "child" combined with Gothic svinths (swind in Old High German) "strength." Chindaswinth was a 7th-century king of the Visigoths in Hispania.
Chir m History (Ecclesiastical)
Romanian form of Cyrus used to refer to the saint.
Chiril m Romanian, Moldovan, History (Ecclesiastical)
Romanian form of Kyrillos (see Cyril).
Chlodio m Germanic, History
Derived from Old High German hlûd "famous." Chlodio lived in the 5th century AD and was a Merovingian king of the Salian Franks.
Chlodomer m Germanic, History
Derived from Old High German hlûd "famous" combined with Old High German mâri "famous." Chlodomer lived in the 6th century AD and was one of the four sons of Clovis I, king of the Franks.
Chlodoric m Germanic, History
Derived from Old High German hlûd "famous" combined with rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." The second element is also closely related to Celtic rîg or rix and Gothic reiks, which all mean "king, ruler." Chlodoric lived in the 6th century AD and was the son of Sigobert the Lame, a Frankish king of Cologne.
Chnodomar m Germanic, History
Variant spelling of Cnodomar. Chnodomar was the name of a 4th-century king of the Alamanni, a Germanic tribe.
Chrodegang m History (Ecclesiastical), Frankish
Form of Rotgang borne by an 8th-century Frankish saint.
Chrysanthus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Chrysanthos. Saints Chrysanthus and Daria (3rd century – c. 283) are saints of the Early Christian period. Their names appear in the Martyrologium Hieronymianum, an early martyrs list, and a church was built in their honour over their reputed burial place in Rome.
Chrysippe m Greek Mythology (Gallicized), History (Gallicized)
French form of Chrysippos via its latinized form Chrysippus.
Chulalongkorn m History
From Thai จุฬา (chula) meaning "excellent, beautiful" and อลงกรณ์ (alongkon) meaning "decoration, ornament". This was the name of the fifth king of Siam (1853-1910), who is also known as Rama V.
Chun m Korean, History
Meaning unknown. This was the name of I Chun (d. 1342), an ancestor of the Joseon dynasty's royal family. Fifty years after his death his descendants granted him a royal title and posthumously declared him King Dojo of Joseon.
Cingetorix m Old Celtic, History
Derived from Celtic cingeto "marching men, warriors" combined with Celtic rix "king." This name was borne by one of the four kings of Kent in 54 BC.
Cissa m Anglo-Saxon, History
Meaning unknown. One source theorizes that the name might possibly be derived from Old English cisse meaning "gravelly place" or from Old English cís meaning "fastidious". Even Old Norse kyssa meaning "to kiss" was suggested by this source, but this seems unlikely, given that this name is Anglo-Saxon in origin.... [more]
Cleomenes m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Kleomenes. Cleomenes was the name of a king of Sparta (Greece) from the 6th century BC.
Clodoaldo m History (Ecclesiastical), Portuguese (Brazilian)
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Clodoald.
Clodulfo m History (Ecclesiastical)
Portuguese and Spanish form of Chlodulf.
Cloud m French (Archaic), History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from various Germanic names beginning with the element Chlodo-, particularly Chlodowald and Chlodulf.
Cloves m History, Portuguese
Possibly a Portuguese variant of Clovis.
Codratus m Late Greek (Latinized), Late Roman, History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Κοδράτος (Kodratos), which is the hellenized form of Quadratus.
Collen m Medieval Welsh, History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from Middle Welsh collen "hazel", ultimately from Old Welsh coll. Collen was a 7th-century monk who gave his name to Llangollen.
Columbano m History (Ecclesiastical)
Portuguese and Spanish form of Columbanus.
Commodus m Late Roman, History
Derived from the Latin word commodus, which can mean "suitable, convenient, opportune" as well as "full, complete, of full weight". The word is ultimately derived from Latin com "with, together" and modus "measure, manner"... [more]
Confucio m Italian (Rare, ?), History (Hispanicized)
Italian and Spanish form of Confucius. This was borne by Italian politician Confucio Basaglia (1872-1944).
Conomor m Breton Legend, History, Medieval Breton (?)
From a Brythonic name, possibly *Cunomāros, derived from Common Celtic *kwon- "hound" or *kuno- "high" and *māros ‎"great". This was the name of Conomor the Cursed, a 6th-century king of Domnonée (modern-day northern Brittany) notorious for his cruelty, who was ultimately excommunicated at the behest of Saint Samson of Dol... [more]
Conon m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Konon as well as the French and Romanian form. This name was borne by an Athenian general (4th century BC) and a pope (7th century AD)... [more]
Conval m History (Ecclesiastical)
Saint Conval (died c.630) was an Irish-born missionary who, when pondering his vocation, was carried by the stone he stood on across the Irish Sea to Inchinnan in Scotland. He was active in the Kingdom of Strathclyde in the area of East Renfrewshire, where there were “Conval wells” in Barrhead and Thornliebank.
Conven m History, Breton
From the Breton name Konwenn meaning "white dog" or "white warrior", derived from kon, singular (or plural? genitive?) of ki "dog, warrior" (compare Tanguy, Cunobelinus) combined with gwenn "white"... [more]
Coriolanus m Ancient Roman, History, Theatre
Roman cognomen which was derived from Corioli, the name of an ancient but now lost Volscian city. Although derived from the Volscian language, it is not known what the meaning of the city's name was in Volscian... [more]
Cotiso m Romanian (Rare), History
Cotiso was the name of a Dacian king (approximately 30 BC) who ruled the mountains between Banat and Oltenia (modern-day Romania).
Cratippe m History (Gallicized)
French form of Kratippos via its latinized form Cratippus.
Crescent m History (Ecclesiastical), Biblical Romanian, Biblical French, French (Rare), English (Rare)
French and Romanian form and English variant of Crescens. In the English-speaking world, it is now considered a nature name referring to the phase of the moon, derived from Old French creissant, ultimately from Latin crescere "come forth, spring up, grow, thrive".... [more]
Crispulus m History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from the Latin adjective crispulus meaning "curled, having curled hair". Also see the related names Crispus and Crispinus.... [more]
Crovan m History
Meaning uncertain, perhaps from Middle Irish crobh bhan "white hand". This was the byname of Godred Crovan (d. 1095), an 11th-century Norse conqueror who ruled the Isle of Man. It has been interpreted as a mocking reference to Godred's supposed habit of wearing white gauntlets into battle and aversion to getting his hands dirty in combat.
Cuby m History (Ecclesiastical)
Cornish form of Cybi. Saint Cuby was a 6th-century Cornish bishop, saint and, briefly, king, who worked largely in North Wales.
Čučimir m Serbian (Archaic), History, Medieval Serbian
Medieval Serbian name of which the first element is of uncertain origin. It may possibly have been derived from Slavic chucha or chusha, which may signify something small. An other possibility may be Slavic chuzh "foreign, alien, strange" - compare modern Russian chuzhoy, Polish cudzy and Slovak cudzí, all of which mean "foreign, alien, strange"... [more]
Cunibert m History (Ecclesiastical), German (Rare, Archaic)
English and French form and German variant of Kunibert.
Cunimund m History (Anglicized)
English form of Kunimund. Cunimund was a 6th-century king of the Gepids, a Germanic tribe.
Cunipert m Germanic, History
Variant spelling of Kunibert. Cunipert was the name of a 7th-century king of the Lombards.
Cuthred m Anglo-Saxon, History
Means "famous counsel", derived from Old English cuþ "known, familiar" and ræd "counsel, advice".... [more]
Cyaxares m Old Persian (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Kyaxares, which is the hellenized form of the Old Persian male name Hvakhshathra or Uvakhšatara. The meaning of the name is uncertain. This was the name of a Median king from the 6th century BC.
Cyngar m Medieval Welsh, History (Ecclesiastical)
The name of two 5th-century Welsh saints.
Dabius m History
St. Dabius, or Davius, Confessor, was an Irish missionary to Scotland. He was part of the great monastic missionary effort in the British Isles, and then in Europe.
Dasius m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical), Illyrian
An Illyrian name of uncertain etymology, possibly related to Albanian Dash meaning "ram". This was the name of two martyred Christian saints, both Roman soldiers.
Dataphernes m Old Persian (Hellenized), History
Hellenized form of Datafarnah. This was the name of a Persian general from the 4th century BC.
Defendens m History (Ecclesiastical), Late Roman
Derived from Late Latin defendere meaning "to defend, to protect". The soldier-saint Defendens of Thebes (Italian: San Defendente di Tebe) was, according to Christian tradition, a member of the Theban Legion, and thus martyred at Agaunum... [more]
Delyan m History, Bulgarian
Means "business, work" from Old Church Slavonic дѣлати (dělati) "to work, to do". A famous bearer was Peter II (Delyan), a Tsar of Bulgaria.
Demaratus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Demaratos. This name was borne by a king of Sparta, who lived in the 5th century BC.
Demetre m Georgian, History
Georgian form of Demetrios (see Demetrius). This name is less common in Georgia than the Russian name Dimitri, which is probably due to the influence that Russia has had on the country (Georgia had been under Russian rule for nearly two centuries).... [more]
Demetrian m English (Rare), History (Ecclesiastical)
English form of Demetrianos. This is the name of several saints.
Demokriti m History
Albanian form of Democritus.
Démophile m History (Gallicized)
French form of Demophilos via Demophilus.
Derwan m History, Medieval Slavic
Derwan was an early duke of the Sorbs (fl. 615–636). He is mentioned by Fredegar in his Latin chronicle as dux gente Surbiorum que ex genere Sclavinorum: "ruler of the people of the Surbi"... [more]
Devasahayam m Malayalam, Tamil, Indian (Christian), History (Ecclesiastical)
Means "help of God" in Malayalam, composed of Sanskrit देव (deva) "god" and Malayalam സഹായം (sahayam) "help", a translation of Eleazar or Eliezer... [more]
Dexippe m History (Gallicized)
French form of Dexippos via its latinized form Dexippus.
Digain m Medieval Welsh, History (Ecclesiastical)
The name of a 5th-century Welsh saint and prince.
Dioscoride m History (Ecclesiastical)
Italian and French form of Dioskorides via it's Latinized form Dioscorides.
Dir m History
Likely derived from Old Norse Dyr. Askold and Dir (died in 882) were princes of Kiev and founders of the first Vikings' state in the Dnieper... [more]
Divitien m History (Ecclesiastical)
French form of Divitianus. Saint Divitien was a 4th-century bishop of Soissons.
Dizier m Medieval French, History
Medieval French variant of Désiré. This was the name of a 6th-century French saint.
Do m Korean, History
Meaning unknown. This was the personal name of Sejong the Great (1397-1450), fourth king of the Joseon dynasty.
Domald m History
This name was most notably borne by Domald of Sidraga (c. 1160-1243), a powerful Dalmatian nobleman and feudal lord who for several years was Prince of the city of Split, which was (and is) located in what is nowadays Croatia... [more]
Dominador m Spanish (Philippines), History (Ecclesiastical, Hispanicized)
Spanish form of Dominator, used mainly in the Philippines.
Dominator m Ancient Roman, Late Roman, History (Ecclesiastical)
From dominari "to rule, dominate, to govern," from dominus "lord, master," from domus "house".Used by a 5th century bishop in Brescia, Italy.
Donalbain m Theatre, History
Anglicized form of Gaelic Domnall Bán meaning "Domnall the Fair", a nickname of Donald III, King of Scots, the second known son of Duncan I. This was the form used by Shakespeare in his tragic play 'Macbeth' (1606) for a character based on the historical figure, who allegorically represents moral order.
Donyarth m Medieval Cornish, History
Donyarth (died 875) was the last recorded king of Cornwall. He was probably an under-king, paying tribute to the West Saxons. According to the Annales Cambriae, he drowned in 875. His death may have been an accident, but it was recorded in Ireland as a punishment for collaboration with the Vikings, who were harrying the West Saxons and briefly occupied Exeter in 876.
Dorotei m History (Ecclesiastical)
Romanian form of Dorotheus. This was the name of several early saints.
Dyr m History
Variant of Dir recorded in the Nikon Chronicle. The name is likely derived from Old Norse dýr "deer, wild animal" or dýrr "dear, precious".
Eadbald m Anglo-Saxon, History
Derived from Old English ead meaning "wealth, fortune" combined with Old English beald meaning "bold".... [more]
Eadfrith m Anglo-Saxon, History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from Old English ead "wealth, fortune" and friþ "peace". This was the name of two obscure medieval English saints.
Eboric m Germanic, History
Variant spelling of Eburic. Eboric was the name of a 6th-century Suebi king of Galicia.
Ebroin m English, History
English form of Eberwin. Ebroin was the name of a 7th-century mayor of the palace of Neustria.
Ebrulf m History (Ecclesiastical)
Ebrulf (517–596) was a Frankish saint, hermit, and abbot. A Merovingian courtier at the court of Childebert I, he was a cup-bearer to the king and an administrator of the royal palace.
Edekon m History
Variant of Edeko.
Edeyrn m History (Ecclesiastical)
Saint Edeyrn (c. 6th century) was a pre-congregational saint of Wales, related to Vortigern and the royal house of Powys and the brother of Saint Aerdeyrn and Elldeyrn. Edeyrn is the patron saint of Lannédern in France and Llanedeyrn in Wales, where he founded a monastery of over 300 people.
Einhard m Germanic, History
Short form of Eginhard. Einhard was a Frankish monk, historian and courtier of Charlemagne.
Éleuthère m History (Ecclesiastical), French (Rare)
French form of Eleutherius. This name was borne by French-born American industrialist Éleuthère Irénée du Pont (1771-1834).
Elfin m Medieval English, History
This was the name of an obscure local saint venerated in medieval Warrington, a town in the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia. It is allegedly a British derivative of Latin Alpinus (see Alpin; also Elphin, Alvin).
Elidius m History (Ecclesiastical)
This name is best known for being one of the names that the 8th-century Cornish hermit saint Lide (also known as Elid, Elida, Elide, Lyda and Lyde) was known by... [more]
Elpidephours m History (Ecclesiastical)
St. Elpidephours was a Persian Christian and ordained priest. He was arrested and slain for the faith during the reign of King Shapur II.
Elwen m Cornish, Welsh, History (Ecclesiastical)
Saint Elwen was an early saint venerated in Cornwall and Brittany. A chapel at Porthleven in Sithney parish, Cornwall, dedicated to Elwen, existed from the 13th century until 1549, and in Brittany several sites and placenames are associated with possibly related figures.
Emeterius m Late Roman, History (Ecclesiastical)
This name is best known for being the name of a Roman legionary who was martyred with his fellow soldier Celedonius around 300 AD. They have since become saints, venerated in both the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church.... [more]
Émiland m French (Archaic), History (Ecclesiastical)
Variant of Émilien. Saint Émiland de Nantes, also known as Émilien de Nantes (Émilien of Nantes in English), was a French religious leader who was canonized by the church as a martyr for dying in a fight against the Saracens in Burgundy in 725 AD.
Emmeram m German (Rare), History (Ecclesiastical)
Germanic name, in which the second element is hramn meaning "raven". The first element is often said to be heim meaning "home" (which would thus make this name a relative of Heimeran), but it could also be amal meaning "work, labour" or ermen meaning "whole, universal"... [more]
Enedoch m Medieval Cornish, History (Ecclesiastical)
The name of a 6th-century Cornish saint.
Ennecus m History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Eneko and variant of Enecus.
Ennemond m French (Rare), History (Ecclesiastical)
French form of Annemund. This name was borne by Ennemond Gaultier (c. 1575 – 17 December 1651), a French lutenist and composer. He was one of the masters of the 17th century French lute school.
Enoder m Cornish, History (Ecclesiastical)
The name of a 5th-century Cornish saint.
Eoban m Medieval Dutch, History (Ecclesiastical)
Eoban (died 5 June 754 at Dokkum) was a companion of St. Boniface, and was martyred with him on his final mission. In Germany, he is revered as a bishop and martyr.
Epander m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Epandros. This was the name of an Indo-Greek king from the 1st century BC.
Ephraem m Biblical (Latinized), Jewish (Latinized), History
Latinized form of the Hebrew name 'Efrayim via its hellenized form Ephraim.
Epictet m History (Ecclesiastical)
Romanian form of Epiktetos via its latinized form Epictetus. This is the name of one of the earliest saints of Romania.
Épictète m History (Gallicized)
French form of Epiktetos via its latinized form Epictetus.
Epulon m History (Archaic)
King in northern Illyria
Érard m French (Belgian, Rare), History (Ecclesiastical)
French form of Erhard as well as a short form of Évrard. A known bearer of this name was Érard de La Marck (1472-1538), a French-born Belgian prince-bishop of Liège.
Eraric m Germanic, English, History
Derived from Old High German êra "honour, respect" combined with rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." The second element is also closely related to Celtic rîg or rix and Gothic reiks, which all mean "king, ruler." Eraric was the name of a king of the Ostrogoths who had gotten to reign only briefly; he was murdered a few months after being crowned king in 541 AD.
Erbin m Medieval Cornish, History (Ecclesiastical)
The name of a 5th-century Cornish saint and King of Dumnonia.
Erchinoald m Germanic, History
Variant of Ercanald. Erchinoald was a 7th-century mayor of the palace of Neustria and Burgundy.
Érige m History (Ecclesiastical, Gallicized)
French form of Arigius. Saint Érige is venerated in the Southern French Alps, in Saint-Etienne de Tinée and in Auron nearby where a chapel to his name is located.
Ermanaric m Germanic, History
Variant form of Erminric. Ermanaric lived in the 4th century AD and was a king of the Greuthungi, a Gothic tribe.
Erminold m History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from the elements irmin "whole, great, universal" and walt "power, authority" meaning "universal power"... [more]
Erth m Medieval Cornish, History (Ecclesiastical)
Cornish form of Erc, referring to a 6th-century Irish saint.
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