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Théolepte m History (Ecclesiastical)
French form of Theoleptos via Theoleptus.
Theopistus m Late Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Theopistos. This was the name of two saints, one of which was a son of saint Eustace (died in 118 AD).
Theopompus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Theopompos. This name was borne by a king of Sparta (Greece) from the 7th century BC.
Theotonius m History (Ecclesiastical)
Theotonius of Coimbra (c. 1082 - 1162) was a Canon Regular and royal advisor. He is noted in Portugal, for being the first prior of the Monastery of the Holy Cross in Coimbra, Portugal. He is celebrated as the reformer of religious life in Portugal, and is the first Portuguese saint.
Theudebert m Germanic, History
Means "bright people", derived from the Germanic element þeud "people" combined with Old High German beraht "bright." Theudebert I was a 6th-century Merovingian king, grandson of Clovis I through his father Theuderic I.
Theuderic m Germanic, History
Form of Theodoric. Theuderic I was a Merovingian king who lived in the 6th century AD.
Theudigisel m Germanic, History
Variant spelling of Theudegisel. Theudigisel was a 6th-century king of the Visigoths in Hispania.
Thorismund m Germanic, History
Variant of Thurismund. Thorismund was a 5th-century king of the Visigoths.
Thrasamund m Germanic, History
Derived from Old Norse thras "quarrel, battle" combined with Old High German mund "protection." Thrasamund was a 5th-century king of the Vandals and Alans.
Thumelicus m Germanic (Latinized), History
As the only known bearer of this name was the only child of two Germanic parents (Cheruscan chieftain Arminius and his wife Thusnelda), this name is probably a latinized form of an obscure Germanic name... [more]
Thuribe m History (Ecclesiastical)
French form of Turibius (see Toribio) and variant of Turibe.
Thyrsus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Thyrsos. This name was borne by a Christian martyr from the 3rd century AD, who was killed for his faith in Sozopolis (Apollonia), Phrygia during the persecution of Emperor Decius.
Tidhelm m Anglo-Saxon, History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from the Old English elements tīd "time" and helm "helmet, protection". This was the name of a 10th century Bishop of Hereford.
Tihon m Russian (Rare), History (Ecclesiastical)
Russian variant transliteration of Тихон (see Tikhon) and Romanian form of Tychon.
Timarch m Ancient Greek (Anglicized), History
Anglicized form of Timarchos. This was the name of a tyrant of Miletus (3rd century BC) and a Seleucid usurper king of Syria (2nd century BC).
Tiobóid m History
Irish form of Theobald.
Tiridates m Old Persian (Hellenized), History
Hellenized form of Tiridata. Throughout history, this name was borne by three kings of Parthia and three kings of Armenia.
Tirs m Catalan (Rare), History (Ecclesiastical)
Catalan and Romanian form of Thyrsus.
Tissaphernes m Old Persian (Hellenized), History
Hellenized form of Chithrafarna. This was the name of a Persian soldier and statesman from the 4th century BC.
Totnan m Medieval Irish, History
This was the name of a 7th-century Irish saint who evangelized in Franconia, with saints Cillian and Colmán.
Tranquillus m Late Roman, History
Derived from Latin tranquillus "quiet, calm, still". A known bearer of this name was Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus, a Roman historian from the 2nd century AD.
Tuguzhuko m Circassian (Rare), History
Meaning unknown. A known bearer was Tuguzhuko Kyzbech (1777-1840), a Circassian nobleman and leader during the Russian-Circassian War.
Turibe m History (Ecclesiastical)
French form of Turibius (see Toribio) and variant of Thuribe.
Turstin m Old Norman, History
Norman form of Þórsteinn. Turstin fitz Rou (known as Turstin FitzRolf in English) played a prominent role in the Norman conquest of England and is regarded as one of the few proven companions of William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
Tyrtée m History (Gallicized)
French form of Tyrtaios via Tyrtaeus.
Ubald m History (Ecclesiastical)
English and Polish form of Hugbald and French variant of Ubalde.
Ubalde m French, Medieval French, History (Ecclesiastical)
French form of Hugbald via it's Latinized form Ubaldus.
Ultius m History (Ecclesiastical)
Alternate name of St. Wulsin.
Ursmar m Germanic, Frankish, History (Ecclesiastical), Dutch (Rare), Flemish (Rare), German (Rare)
Derived from Latin ursus meaning "bear" combined with Germanic mari meaning "famous".... [more]
Ursmarus m Germanic (Latinized), Frankish (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Ursmar. This was the name of a Frankish saint from the early 8th century.
Vadomar m Germanic, History
Derived from Gothic vadi "pledge, pact" combined with Old High German mâri "famous." Vadomar was the name of a 4th-century king of the Alamanni, a Germanic tribe.
Valamir m Germanic, History
Variant spelling of Valamar. But with this spelling it is also possible that the second element is derived from Slavic mir "peace." Valamir was the name of a 5th-century king of the Ostrogoths.
Vandalarius m Germanic (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Vandalar. Vandalarius was the name of the father of Valamir, a 5th-century king of the Ostrogoths.
Varazdat m Old Persian, Armenian, History
Derived from Middle Persian warāz meaning "boar" combined with Middle Persian dādan "to give". For the latter element, also compare Old Persian dāta, which can mean "law" but also "gift" as well as "gave, given" (as past tenses of the verb dadātuv "to give, to put")... [more]
Vasilisk m Russian (Rare), History (Ecclesiastical, Russified)
Russian form of Basiliscus. This is also the Russian word for "basilisk" (a type of mythological creature). This was borne by Russian avant-garde poet Vasilisk Gnedov (1890-1978), real name Vasiliy Ivanovich Gnedov.
Vasiliskos m History (Ecclesiastical)
Modern Greek form of Basiliskos, used to refer to the 4th-century Greek saint Basiliscus of Comana.
Vavila m Russian (Archaic), Serbian, History (Ecclesiastical)
Romanian, Russian and Serbian form of Babylas.
Veep f & m History (Ecclesiastical)
Meaning unknown; most likely of Cornish origin. This was the name of a 6th-century Cornish saint. Almost nothing is known about the saint - there is debate over whether Veep was male or female. S/he is the namesake of the village St... [more]
Vénustien m History (Ecclesiastical)
French form of Venustian (see Venustus).
Venutius m History
Venutius was a 1st-century king of the Brigantes in northern Britain at the time of the Roman conquest.
Victorian m History (Ecclesiastical), Provençal
English and Provençal form of Victorianus. This name was borne by two obscure saints, from the 5th and 6th centuries AD.
Vigor m History (Ecclesiastical), Croatian, Serbian, Italian, Swedish, Medieval French
Derived from Latin vigor "vigor, strength, liveliness".
Villanus m History, Medieval Italian (Latinized)
Medieval Latin name meaning "farmhand", a derivative of villa "country house, farm". It was borne by an Italian Catholic saint of the 13th century.
Visimar m Germanic, History
Variant of Wisamar. Visimar was the name of a 4th-century king of the Vandals, a Germanic tribe.
Viterico m Medieval Spanish, Gothic (Hispanicized), History
From wid "forest", and -ric "poweful".... [more]
Vithimer m Germanic, History
Variant spelling of Witimer. In 376 AD, Vithimer succeeded Ermanaric, king of the Greuthungi (a Gothic tribe), to the throne.
Vitores m History (Ecclesiastical)
San Vitores de Cerezo (ca. 800 — ca. 850) was a Spanish Catholic martyr.
Vivant m French (Archaic), History (Ecclesiastical)
French form of Viventius. The name coincides with French vivant "living, alife".
Vlasie m History (Ecclesiastical)
Romanian form of Blasius via Vlasios.
Vologases m Old Persian (Hellenized), History
Hellenized form of Walagash. This name was borne by six kings of Parthia.
Volusian m Late Roman (Anglicized), History
English form of Volusianus. This is the name by which the Roman emperor Volusianus (3rd century AD) and the saint Volusianus of Tours (5th century AD) are generally known in the anglophone world.
Voudas m History (Hellenized)
Modern Greek form of Buddha.
Waccar m History (Ecclesiastical), Anglo-Saxon
Possibly derived from Old English wacor "watchful, vigilant, alert" (from wakraz). This was the name of a martyred Catholic saint.
Walhere m History (Ecclesiastical)
Martyred Catholic priest and saint.
Walstan m History (Ecclesiastical)
Saint Walstan (died 1016) was born either in Bawburgh in Norfolk, or Blythburgh in Suffolk, and because of a life dedicated to farming and the care of farm animals, is the patron saint of farms, farmers, farmhands, ranchers and husbandry men.
Waningus m History (Ecclesiastical)
Benedictine abbot, also listed as Vaneng.
Ware m History
Apparently another name for Saint Widradus.
Wendolinus m Germanic (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Holy shepherd and possible hermit, a Catholic saint, also called Wendelinus.
Wenog m Welsh, History (Ecclesiastical)
Saint of Wales who is mentioned in several liturgical calendars.
Weomadus m History (Ecclesiastical, Latinized)
Latinized form of Weomad (see Wiomad).
Werenfrid m History (Ecclesiastical)
Variant of Warinfrid via the Latinized form Werinfridus or Werenfridus. This was the name of an 8th-century saint and Benedictine missionary, also known as Werenfridus, who was allegedly born in England and assisted Saint Willibrord in his labors to convert the Frisians to Christianity.
Wetukis m History (Ecclesiastical)
Possibly a Geʽez form of Eutychius. This was the name of a Coptic Christian saint, listed in the Ethiopian Coptic Church calendar, who was a follower and disciple of the apostles.
Wicho m History (Ecclesiastical)
Alternate name of St. Wicterp.
Wicterp m History (Ecclesiastical)
Bishop and Catholic saint, also called Wicho.
Widradus m Frankish (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Benedictine abbot of Flavigny, France, also called Ware.
Wikramawardhana m History
Derived from Sanskrit विक्रम (vikrama) meaning "stride, pace, valour" and वर्धन (vardhana) meaning "increasing, growing, thriving". This was the name of the fifth king of the Majapahit Empire who reigned from 1389 to 1429.
Wilesindo m Medieval Spanish, Gothic (Hispanicized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Medieval Spanish name of Visigothic origin. ... [more]
Willeic m Medieval English, History (Ecclesiastical)
Benedictine monk, a disciple of St. Swithbert.
Willibrord m Anglo-Saxon, History (Ecclesiastical), Dutch, German (Rare)
Derived from the Old English elements willa meaning "will, desire" and brord meaning "prick, point" as well as "spearhead" and "blade, lance, javelin".... [more]
Willigod m Frankish, History (Ecclesiastical)
The name of a Benedictine abbot who is now a Catholic saint.
Winewald m Medieval English (?), History (Ecclesiastical)
Perhaps a misspelling of Winebald. Saint Winewald (died c. 731), also known as Winebald, was the second abbot of Beverley monastery in England, succeeding Saint Berchtun... [more]
Winguric m Germanic, History
The first element comes from vinga, which is probably derived from viga "battle" or Old High German wîg "warrior" - but this is not certain. If vinga isn't derived from either of those two, then its meaning is lost... [more]
Winnow m Medieval Breton, History (Ecclesiastical)
Variant of Winnoc or Winwaloe. Breton saint. Honored by several churches in Cornwall, England, probably the area of his missionary labors as part of the great evangelizing efforts of the era.
Winthir m History (Ecclesiastical)
Blessed Winthir was probably a traveling preacher who Christianized the Upper Bavarian region west of the river Isar in the 8th or 12th century. He is venerated in the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising, Germany... [more]
Winwaloc m History (?)
Variant of Winwaloe, an English form of Breton Gwenole.
Winwaloe m Medieval Cornish, History (Ecclesiastical)
Cornish form of Guénolé. Saint Winwaloe is a famous bearer.
Wiomad m History (Ecclesiastical)
Abbot and bishop, also listed as Wiomagus and Weomadus. He served as abbot of Mettlach and bishop of Trier, Germany, from about 750.
Wiro m Anglo-Saxon, History (Ecclesiastical), Dutch (Rare)
Meaning uncertain. According to one Dutch source, the name might possibly be related to the Old English verb werian meaning "to defend, to protect". Also compare Old English wer meaning "man, husband" as well as "hero, warrior".... [more]
Wistan m History
Variant of Wystan. The 9th-century Anglo-Saxon martyr Wigstan is also known as Saint Wistan.
Witiges m Germanic, History
Variant form of Witugis. Witiges was a 6th-century king of the Ostrogoths in Italy.
Witteric m Germanic, History
Variant spelling of Witeric. Witteric was a 7th-century king of the Visigoths in Hispania.
Wizlaw m Polabian, History
Polabian cognate of Wiesław. This name was borne by several Princes of Rügen.
Won-beom m Korean, History
Meaning unknown. This was the personal name of Cheoljong (1831-1864), twenty-fifth king of Joseon.
Wonnow m History (Ecclesiastical)
Variant or corruption of Winwaloe, in the case of St Wonnow's Church, the parish church of Wonastow in South East Wales, which is dedicated to Saint Wonnow or Winwaloe, a 6th-century saint in Brittany.
Woolos m History (Ecclesiastical, Anglicized)
English corruption of Gwynllyw via the Latinized form Gundleus.
Wudi m History
Wudi is known as the most successful Han ruler in China.
Wulfhade m Anglo-Saxon, History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from Old English wulf "wolf", with the second element possibly being hād "nature, character" (from haiduz) or heaþu "war, battle" (from haþuz)... [more]
Wulfoald m Germanic, History
Variant spelling of Wulfald. Wulfoald was a mayor of the palace of Austrasia in the 7th century AD.
Wulfran m History (Ecclesiastical)
French form of Wulfram via Latinized form Wulframnus.
Wulmar m Frankish, History (Ecclesiastical)
A Benedictine abbott born near Boulogne, Picardy, France, he was actually married but was separated from his wife and entered the Benedictines as a lay brother at Haumont, in Hainault. He was eventually ordained and was the founder of the rnonastery of Samer near Boulogne, which he served as abbot... [more]
Wulsin m Medieval English, History (Ecclesiastical)
The name of a Benedictine bishop and monk also called Ultius. A disciple of St. Dunstan, he was named by the saint to serve as superior over the restored community of Westminster, England, circa 960, and eventually became abbot in 980... [more]
Wynkyn m History (Rare), Literature
Wynkyn de Worde (originally Jan van Wynkyn) was William Caxton's journeyman, after whose death he became the first printer to set up his shop in Fleet Street, "which was for centuries perhaps the world's most famous centre of printing." It was used in the popular children's poem Wynken, Blynken, and Nod (Dutch Lullaby) (1889).
Xanthippe m History (Gallicized)
French form of Xanthippos via its latinized form Xanthippus.
Xenofont m History (Ecclesiastical)
Catalan and Romanian form of Xenophon.
Xuanzang m History
From Chinese 玄 (xuán) meaning "black, deep, profound, mysterious" and 奘 (zàng) meaning "fat, stout, great, huge". Xuanzang (c. 602–664) was a Chinese Buddhist monk, scholar, traveler, and translator who traveled to India in the seventh century and described the interaction between Chinese Buddhism and Indian Buddhism during the early Tang dynasty.
Yeok m Korean, History
Meaning unknown. This was the personal name of Jungjong (1488-1544), king of Joseon from 1506-1544.
Yeon m Korean, History
Meaning unknown. This was the personal name of Seonjo (1552-1608), fourteenth king of Joseon.
Yeshak m History
Form of Isaac borne by a Coptic martyr saint.
Yoshitsune m History
From Japanese 義 (yoshi) meaning "righteous" and 経 (tsune) meaning "elapse, pass through". Minamoto no Yoshitsune (1159–1188), or simply Minamoto Yoshitsune, was a military commander of the Minamoto clan of Japan in the late Heian and early Kamakura periods.
Yrchard m Scottish, History
Borne by a 7th-century Scottish saint who was a disciple of Saint Ternan and a bishop to the Picts.
Yrieix m French (Rare), History (Ecclesiastical)
Possibly a Gallicized form of Aredius. This was the name of a 6th-century Catholic saint born at Limoges, France, also known as Saint Aredius, who served for a time in the court of the Franks and then founded the monastery of Atane in Limousin... [more]
Yu m Korean, History
Meaning unknown. This was the personal name of Sejo (1417-1468), seventh king of Joseon.
Yung m Korean, History
Meaning unknown. This was the personal name of Yeonsan (1476-1506), king of Joseon from 1494-1506 and one of the worst tyrants in Korean history.
Ywi m Anglo-Saxon, History (Ecclesiastical)
Perhaps from the Old English elements íw "yew tree" (see īwaz) and wig "war". Ywi (or Iwig) was an Anglo-Saxon saint venerated in the English county of Wiltshire in the Middle Ages, where his relics were enshrined (at the county town, Wilton, near Salisbury)... [more]
Zaifeng m Chinese, History
This was the name of Zaifeng, Prince Chun (1883-1851), younger brother of Zaitian and father of Puyi.
Zaitian m Chinese, History
This was the personal name of the Guangxu Emperor (1871-1908), the second-to-last emperor of the Qing Dynasty.
Zama m History (Ecclesiastical)
The first recorded bishop of Bologna, Italy. He was ordained by Pope St. Dionysius and entrusted with the founding of this illustrious see.
Zambdas m History (Ecclesiastical)
Catholic saint. Bishop of Jerusalem. He was martyred during the persecutions under Emperor Diocletian. Zambdas is also listed as Bazas, and he is associated in tradition with the Theban Legion.
Za-michael m History (Ecclesiastical)
One of the nine saints to come to Abyssinia with Adimata (known as Yemata), Aragawi, Pantaleon, Garima, Likanos, Saham (known as Sehma), and Afae (known as Afe).
Zanufius m History (Ecclesiastical)
Catholic Saint. A Kemetian abbot, stationed near Achmin.
Zebinus m History (Ecclesiastical)
Catholic Saint. He was a Syrian hermit.
Zenobius m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Zenobios. Saint Zenobius was a 5th-century bishop of Florence and one of the city's patron saints.
Zepherin m History (Anglicized)
Anglicized form of Ceferino. In the English-speaking world, the Venerable Ceferino Namuncurá (1886-1905) is sometimes known as Zepherin.
ZerJacob m History (Ecclesiastical)
Famously borne by St. ZerJacob, missionary of Ethiopia.
Zetian f & m Chinese, History
Means "to the day" in Mandarin Chinese. This is the posthumous name of Wu Zhao, the sole female ruler of the Chinese Empire.
Zoellus m History (Ecclesiastical)
Apparently a corruption of Zoilus, borne by a 3rd-century Saint Zoellus, who was martyred in Lystra, Lycaonia (Asia Minor) under the Roman emperor Numerian.
Zwentibold m German (Rare, Archaic), History
An Old German rendering of Svatopluk. Zwentibold was the name of a 9th-century Carolingian king of Lotharingia. It may also be interpreted as a variant of Swindebald.
Zymen m History
In the case of the Barbary corsair Zymen Danseker (c.1579-c.1611), it is an anglicized form of the Dutch name Siemen.
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