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Aach f West Frisian
Diminutive of Agathe, as well as names that begin with agi meaning "sword".

Aachtsje f West Frisian
Diminutive of names beginning with agi meaning "sword".

Aara f Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism, Marathi, Nepali, Gujarati, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu
Means "saw, awl, shoemaker's knife" in Sanskrit.

Ábiǫrn m Old Norse
Derived from the Germanic name element agi "awe, terror", or egg "edge, sharpness (of a weapon)", or ana, an emphasizing prefix, or anu "ancestor" with Björn.

Acamapichtli m Nahuatl, Aztec
Means "a handful of reed arrows". Name borne by several rulers of Tenochtitlan.

Acamitl m Nahuatl
Means "reed arrow" in Nahuatl, from acatl "reed" and mitl "arrow, dart".

Acco m Medieval German
Diminutive of names containing Proto-Germanic *agio "blade".

Acfrid m Frankish
Derived from Proto-Germanic *agjō meaning "blade" combined with Old High German fridu or Old Saxon frithu meaning "peace".

Acharius m History (Ecclesiastical), Germanic (Latinized)
Latinized form of a Germanic name which was derived from Proto-Germanic *agjō "blade" and Old High German heri "host, army"... [more]

Achilde f Medieval French
Derived from Proto-Germanic agio "blade" and Old High German hiltja "battle".

Acidusa f Greek Mythology
The wife of Scamander from whom he named the well of Boeotia after. Derived from the Greek word ἀκίς meaning “arrow”.

Acledulf m Medieval French
Variant of Aclulf or Agilulf, using an extended form of the first element (Old French agil "blade", and then retaining the -d from its use in other compound names such as Agledeus and Agledrudis).

Aclehar m Medieval French (Rare)
Derived from Proto-Germanic *agio "blade" and Old High German heri "host, army".

Aclehilde f Frankish, Medieval French
Derived from Old French agil, a lengthened form of Proto-Germanic *agjō meaning "blade", and Old High German hilt meaning "battle".

Acleman m Medieval French
Derived from Proto-Germanic *agio "blade" and Old High German man "man".

Acletrude f Medieval French, Frankish
Derived from Old French agil, a lengthened form of Proto-Germanic *agjō meaning "blade", combined with Proto-Germanic *þrūþiz "strength" or Proto-Germanic *trut "maiden".

Aclewalda f Germanic, Medieval French, Frankish (?)
Derived from Old French agil, a lengthened form of Proto-Germanic *agjō meaning "blade", combined with Old Saxon wald or Old High German walt meaning "power, authority".

Aclinde f Medieval, Medieval French
Proto-Germanic agio "blade" lengthened to Old French agil + Proto-Germanic linþaz "gentle, sweet, mild".

Adalbrand m Germanic
Means "noble sword", derived from Old High German adal "noble" combined with Old Norse brand "sword".

Adalgar m Germanic
The first element of this Germanic name is derived from Old High German adal "noble". The second element is derived from Gothic gairu (gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from garva (garo in Old High German, and gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared."

Adalgis m Germanic
The first element of this Germanic name comes from Old High German adal "noble." The meaning and origin of the second element is rather uncertain: we know that it comes from gis (the original form was possibly gîs), but we don't exactly know where gis itself comes from... [more]

Adils m Old Norse, Old Danish, Swedish (Rare)
Younger version of Aðils. From the Proto-Norse Aþagīslaz. Aþa, short for aþala, meaning "noble", "foremost". And gīslaz meaning "arrow shaft".

Aechmagoras m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Αἰχμαγόρας (Aichmagoras), from the elements αἰχμή (aichme) meaning "point of a spear" and ἀγορά (agora) meaning "assembly, marketplace"... [more]

Aegon m Literature, Popular Culture
Derived from the Germanic element agjō "edge of a sword" and the Greek word αγώνας (agónas) "struggle". This is the name of multiple characters in George R. R. Martin's 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series, as well as the TV show based on the books 'Game of Thrones'.

Æinriði m Old Norse
Ancient Scandinavian name with the combination of einn "one, alone" and Old Norse ríða meaning "to ride", a combination of einn "one, alone" and Old Norse reiða meaning "to swing (a sword)" or a variant form of Einráði.

Æscmund m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements æsc "ash tree, spear" and mund "protection".

Æscwig m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements æsc "ash tree; spear (made of ash wood)" and wig "war, battle"... [more]

Æscwulf m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements æsc "ash tree" (poetically "spear" or "boat") and wulf "wolf".

Æðelgar m Anglo-Saxon
Means "noble spear", from Old English æðele "noble" and gar "spear". It is a cognate of Adalgar.

Ævar m Icelandic
Modern Icelandic form of Ævarr or Ǣvarr, an Old Norse name in which the first element derived from ǣvi meaning "eternity, time, life" (compare Aiva, from the Gothic cognate); the second element may have been herr "army" or geirr "spear".

Agenet m Medieval English
Possibly a medieval diminutive of names beginning with the Old French element agin, a lengthened form of Proto-Germanic *agjō "blade" (e.g. Agenulf; see Aginulf).

Agenilde f Medieval French
Derived from Old French agin, and thus ultimately from Proto-Germanic *agio "blade", and Old High German hiltja "battle".

Agerico m Italian
"sword"

Agilbrand m Germanic
Derived from the Germanic element agil (which is an extended form of ag - see Agmund and also Egil) combined with Old Norse brand "sword."

Aginald m Germanic
The first element of this name consists of Germanic agin, which is an extended form of agjō meaning "edge (of a sword), blade". The second element is derived from Germanic walt meaning "rule".

Aginulf m Germanic
From the Germanic elements agin "edge of a sword" (which is an extended form of ag - see Agmund) and wulf "wolf".

Agmund m Germanic, Medieval Scandinavian, Norwegian (Rare)
Form of Agmundr. The first element of this name is derived from ag, an uncertain element for which a few possible origins exist. The accepted explanation is that it comes from Proto-Germanic *agjo, which means "sharp, pointed." Because of that, it also means "edge", as in the sharp cutting side of a sword - which is why the meaning of the element has ultimately come to be "sword"... [more]

Agneli m Medieval English, Medieval Scandinavian
From the Nordic name elements ag meaning "edge of sword, blade" and nelli.

Agni m Norse Mythology, Icelandic
Possibly a diminutive of Old Norse names beginning with the element agi "awe, fear" or egg "edge of a sword" (such as Agnarr or Agmundr)... [more]

Agofredus m Frankish (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of a Frankish name derived from the elements aggju meaning "blade" and friþu meaning "peace"... [more]

Ågunn f Norwegian (Archaic)
Derived from the Germanic name elements agi "awe, terror" or egg "edge of a weapon" and gunnr "battle, fight".

Agwin m Germanic
Germanic name, in which the second element is win meaning "friend". The first element, ag, is of uncertain origin, though the accepted explanation is that it comes from Proto-Germanic *agjo "sharp, pointed"... [more]

Ahpeahtone m Indigenous American
Means "wooden lance" or "kills with a lance" in Kiowa. Ahpeahtone (1856–1931) was a chief of the Kiowa tribe in Oklahoma, who is regarded as the last traditional chief of the tribe.

Aiakos m Greek Mythology
Meaning uncertain. One source derives the name from the Greek verb ἀΐσσω (aisso) meaning "to run, to dart, to shoot", whilst another source connects the name to the Greek adjective αἰακτός (aiaktos) meaning "lamentable, wailing, miserable"... [more]

Aibing m & f Chinese
From Chinese 爱 (ài) meaning "love" combined with 兵 (bīng) meaning "weapon, army" or 冰 (bīng) "ice, iced", along with other character combinations that can form this name.

Aiga f Low German, German (Rare)
Short form of feminine names that are formed with the Germanic name element agjō "edge (of a sword)".... [more]

Aiko m West Frisian, German, East Frisian, Dutch (Rare)
Short form of names containing the Germanic name element agjō or agil "edge (of a sword)", such as Ekkehard or Aai.

Aiulf m Lombardic, Medieval English, Anglo-Norman
A Germanic name formed from the name elements agin "edge (of a sword)" and wolf "wolf" (see Aginulf).... [more]

Aizivella f Gascon (Archaic), Medieval Occitan
Derived from Proto-Germanic *agio "blade" and *wela "well; good".

Alagis m Germanic
The first element of this Germanic name comes from Gothic alls "all" or from Gothic alhs (alah in Old High German) "temple." The meaning and origin of the second element is rather uncertain: we know that it comes from gis (the original form was possibly gîs), but we don't exactly know where gis itself comes from... [more]

Aldïn-caa m Tuvan
Means "golden bow" in Tuvan.

Alfgeirr m Old Norse
Derived from Old Norse alfr "elf" combined with Old Norse geirr "spear".

Alfífa f Icelandic, Old Norse
Old Norse name of uncertain meaning, the first element possibly from *alu "protection, fortune" or alfr "elf"; the second element, fífa means "cotton grass" and occurs in Old Icelandic poetry as a metaphor for "arrow" (a similar word, fífla, was used in 'Grettis saga' to mean "a girl")... [more]

Algerd m Belarusian
Belarusian early medieval name, carried by the famous Grand Duke Algerd, died in 1377.... [more]

Alkhbaatar m Mongolian
Derived from Mongolian алх (alkh) meaning "hammer" and баатар (baatar) meaning "hero".

Álmgeirr m Old Norse
Old Norse name, combination of ALM "elm" and GEIR "spear."

Amalgar m Frankish, Medieval English
Derived from the Old German elements *amal "vigorous, brave" and ger "spear".

Amalgis m Germanic
The first element of this Germanic name comes from amal "work." The meaning and origin of the second element is rather uncertain: we know that it comes from gis (the original form was possibly gîs), but we don't exactly know where gis itself comes from... [more]

Ámundi m Old Norse, Icelandic
Old Norse name, in which the first element Á- may be derived from Old Norse *ana- "all" or agi "awe, terror" or *ag- "point, weapon point"... [more]

Anager m Old Norse
Combination of the name elements Ana an emphasising prefix and Geir meaning "spear".

Ansbrand m Germanic
Derived from Old High German ans "god" combined with Old Norse brand "sword."

Ansculf m Old Norman, Anglo-Norman, Medieval English
Derived from the Old High German elements asc meaning "ash tree; spear" and wolf meaning "wolf", or possibly a variant form of the Old English name Æscwulf; the first element was altered due to the influence of Old High German ansi meaning "god, deity"... [more]

Aoba m & f Japanese (Modern)
Derived from the Japanese kanji 青葉 (aoba) referred to "fresh, green/blue leaves". For a long time, the distinction between "blue" and "green" in Japanese was not made. This name can be also written 蒼 / 碧 (ao) meaning "green, blue" as well or 葵 (ao) meaning "hollyhock, mallow" combined with 葉 (ba) meaning "leaf, blade, needle" or 波 (ba) meaning "wave, billow, ripple" or 羽 (ba) meaning "feather, wing"... [more]

Aregis m Germanic
The meaning and origin of the first element in this Germanic name is rather uncertain, and so there are various possibilities to the name's meaning. The most likely possibility is that the first element is derived from Proto-Germanic aran or arna "eagle" (ara in Gothic and arn in Old High German)... [more]

Ariogaisos m Gaulish, History
Derived from Gaulish arios “noble” and *gaisos “spear”. Ariogaisos (flourished in 2nd century AD) was a ruler of the Quadi, a Germanic tribe, during the Marcomannic War.

Arnbrand m Medieval Scandinavian, Medieval English, Norwegian (Archaic)
Anglo-Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse elements ǫrn "eagle" and brandr "fire, sword-blade".

Arnbrandr m Old Norse
Derived from Old Norse ari or arn "eagle" combined with Old Norse brandr "sword."

Arngeirr m Old Norse
Derived from Old Norse ari or arn "eagle" combined with Old Norse geirr "spear".

Arrow m & f English (Modern)
From the English word arrow, ultimately from the Proto-Indo-European *h₂érkʷo- "bow, arrow".

Asaya m & f Japanese
From Japanese 朝 (asa) meaning "morning" or 麻 (asa) meaning "flax" combined with 也 (ya) meaning "also", 哉 (ya), an exclamation or 矢 (ya) meaning "arrow". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Ásbrandr m Old Norse
Derived from Old Norse áss "god" combined with Old Norse brandr "sword."

Ascored m Anglo-Saxon (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Old English name Æscræd, composed of the elements æsc "ash tree; spear, lance; ship" and ræd "advice, counsel, wisdom".

Ashford m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Ashford, which itself is derived from the name of one of several places called Ashford in England... [more]

Ashika f Indian
unknown.... [more]

Åstein m Norwegian (Rare)
Dialectal variant of Øystein or a combination of the element egg "edge of a sword" or agi "awe, terror" with steinn "stone".

Astyages m Old Persian (Hellenized), History
Hellenized form of Old Persian Ishtovigu or Ištovigu, which apparently derives from Old Iranian rishti vaiga, meaning "swinging the spear". This was the name of a Median king, who lived in the 6th century BC.

Aðalmækir f Old Norse
Old Norse byname, from Old Norse AðalmækiR meaning "noble sword".

Atlahua m Aztec and Toltec Mythology
Probably from Nahuatl atlatl, "spear-thrower", and -huah, a possessive suffix, meaning "lord of the spear-thrower" or "possessor of the spear-thrower". The first element may alternately be from atl, "water; ninth day-sign of the tonalpohualli"... [more]

Atlatzin m Nahuatl
Derived from Nahuatl atlatl "spear-thrower, spear-throwing lever" and the diminutive or reverential suffix -tzin.

Atsadawut m Thai
Means "eight weapons" from Thai อัษฎ (atsad) meaning "eight" and อาวุธ (awut) meaning "weapon", referring to the eight weapons presented to a king during a coronation.

Audgeir m Norwegian (Archaic)
Derived from the Old Norse elements auðr "wealth, fortune" and geirr "spear".

Audogar m Germanic
The first element of this Germanic name is derived from the Germanic element auda "wealth, property" (also see Audovacar). The second element is derived from Gothic gairu (gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from garva (garo in Old High German, and gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared."

Aurvandill m Norse Mythology
Means "beam; morning; morning star", or possibly derived from aur ("water") and vandill ("sword"). In Norse mythology one of Aurvandill's toes broke off. Thor threw it into the sky, where it became a star.

Auðgæirr m Old Norse
Derived from the Germanic elements auðr "prosperity, fortune, riches" and geirr "spear".

Awut m Thai
Means "weapon" in Thai.

Ayase f & m Japanese
From Japanese 亜 (a) meaning "second, Asia", 矢 (ya) meaning "arrow" combined with 世 (se) meaning "generations". Other kanji combinations are possible.... [more]

Ayata m Japanese
From Japanese 彩 (aya) meaning "colour", 彪 (aya) meaning "spotted, mottled, patterned, small tiger", 礼 (aya) meaning "salute, bow, ceremony, thanks, remuneration" or 綾 (aya) meaning "design, figured cloth, twill" combined with 多 (ta) meaning "many, much", 汰 (ta) meaning "washing, sieving, filtering, weeding out, luxury", 拓 (ta) meaning "clear (the land), open, break up (land)" or 太 (ta) meaning "thick, big"... [more]

Ayayo f Japanese
From Japanese 亜 (a) meaning "second, Asia", 矢 (ya) meaning "arrow" combined with 世 (yo) meaning "world". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Ayla f Medieval German
Short form of names containing the Germanic name element agil "edge (of a sword)".

Ayuko f Japanese
From Japanese 亜 (a) meaning "second, Asia", 阿 (a) meaning "flatter, fawn upon, corner, nook, recess", 愛 (a) meaning "love, affection", 茜 (a) meaning "madder, red dye, Turkey red", 鮎 (a) meaning "freshwater trout, smelt", 安 (a) meaning "relax, cheap, low, quiet, rested, contented, peaceful", 杏 (a) meaning "apricot", 香 (a) meaning "fragrance", 彩 (a) meaning "colour", 肖 (ayu) meaning "resemblance", 暖 (a) meaning "warmth", 天 (a) meaning "heavens, sky, imperial", 歩 (ayu) meaning "walk", 明 (a) meaning "bright, light", 有 (a) meaning "exist", 和 (a) meaning "harmony, Japanese style, peace, soften, Japan", 亞 (a) meaning "rank, follow" or 晏 (a) meaning "late, quiet, sets (sun)", 右 (yu) meaning "right", 百 (yu) meaning "hundred", 悠 (yu) meaning "permanence, distant, long time, leisure", 有 (yu) meaning "exist", 由 (yu) meaning "reason, cause", 夕 (yu) meaning "evening", 優 (yu) meaning "tenderness, excel, surpass, actor, superiority, gentleness", 弓 (yu) meaning "archery bow", 夢 (yu) meaning "dream", 友 (yu) meaning "friend", 祐 (yu) meaning "help", 柚 (yu) meaning "citron", 宥 (yu) meaning "soothe, calm, pacify", 裕 (yu) meaning "abundant, rich", 侑 (yu) meaning "urge to eat" or 魚 (yu) meaning "fish" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child", 呼 (ko) meaning "call, call out to, invite" or 虹 (ko) meaning "rainbow"... [more]

Aztamitl m Nahuatl
Derived from Nahuatl aztatl "heron, snowy egret" and mitl "arrow".

Bakaffa m Eastern African
Bakaffa (throne name Asma Sagad, later Masih Sagad Ge'ez መሲህ ሰገድ, "to whom the anointed bows") was nəgusä nägäst (May 18, 1721 – September 19, 1730) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonic dynasty... [more]

Banga m Shona
Means "knife" or "sword" in Shona. Banga is the name of a Ngbandi god of water.

Beie m West Frisian (Rare)
Short form of masculine Germanic names that contain the Germanic element baug meaning "bow" as well as "bend, crook".

Beiti m Old Norse
From Old Norse beita meaning "to pasture cattle", "to use a weapon", "to harness to a vehicle", "to steer or sail near the wind, to cruise".

Benegar m Medieval French, Germanic
Derived from Latin bene meaning "well; agreeably, favorably" combined with Old High German and Old Saxon ger meaning "spear".

Bengeirr m Old Norse
Derived from the Germanic name elements ben "wound" and geirr "spear".

Berglind f Icelandic
Combination of the Old Norse name elements borg "stronghold, fortification, castle" or bjǫrg "help, deliverance" and lind "lime-tree, linden tree; linden spear-shaft; (protective shield of) linden wood".

Bilfrið m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements bil "sword" and friþ "peace". A notable bearer of this name was an obscure Northumbrian saint dubbed "St Billfrith the Anchorite".

Bilheard m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements bil "sword" and heard "firm, hardy, brave".

Biligis m Germanic
The first element of this Germanic name comes from bili "gentleness." The meaning and origin of the second element is rather uncertain: we know that it comes from gis (the original form was possibly gîs), but we don't exactly know where gis itself comes from... [more]

Bjarklind f Icelandic
Combination of the Old Norse name elements bjǫrk "birch tree" or bjarkan "birch tree; name of the B-rune" and lind "lime-tree, linden tree; linden spear-shaft; (protective shield of) linden wood".

Blenda f Swedish
From a place name which was derived from Old Swedish blædh "blade". According to Swedish tradition, the place was named after a woman named Blenda who defended the land against invading Danes in the local men's absence... [more]

Bogdís f Icelandic (Rare)
Combination of the Old Norse name elements bogi "bow" and dís "goddess; woman, lady; sister" or dis "wise woman, seeress; woman, virgin".

Bogey f Icelandic (Rare)
Derived from Old Norse bogi meaning "bow" (compare Bogi) combined with ey meaning "island" or ey meaning "good fortune"... [more]

Boghildur f Icelandic (Rare)
Derived from Old Norse bogi "bow" (also compare Bogi) and hildr "battle", perhaps modelled on Borghildur.

Bogi m Old Norse, Icelandic (Rare), Faroese
From Old Norse bogi meaning "bow".

Bombardine f German (Rare, Archaic)
The name is derived from the German word Bombarde "bombard (the weapon)".... [more]

Borggæirr m Old Norse
From Old Norse borg "castle" and geirr "spear".

Bow m & f English (Rare)
A variant of Bo 1, probably influenced by the word "bow" which is used to shoot with arrows or by the word "bowtie", or a diminutive of Rainbow.

Boye m West Frisian, East Frisian, North Frisian
There are many etymologies possible for this Frisian name. One is that it is a pet form of Germanic given names that contained the element bodo meaning "lord, ruler" or baug meaning "bow"... [more]

Boyer m English
Variant of the English occupational surname Bowyer meaning "bow maker" transferred into use as a given name.

Branddís f Icelandic
Combination of the Old Norse name elements brandr "(burning) log, pole; fire, torch; sword, swordblade" and dís "goddess; woman, lady; sister" or dis "wise woman, seeress; woman, virgin".

Branderic m Germanic
Derived from Old Norse brand "sword" 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."

Brandewin m Germanic
Derived from Old Norse brand "sword" combined with Old High German wini "friend."

Brandon m Medieval French
Medieval French form of Brando. At the same time, it was also a diminutive of Germanic names that contain the element brant meaning "sword", as -on is a French diminutive suffix.... [more]

Brandulf m Germanic
Derived from Old Norse brand "sword" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."

Braulio m Spanish, Galician
Apparently derived from Germanic brahuila meaning "bright, radiant" - with one source saying that it is etymologically related to Old High German brand or brant "sword". However, I am not sure how much stock should be put into that, since it seems like its pronunciation would be akin to brilla (BREEL-lah), which makes it look suspiciously close to the Italian verb brillare "to shine, to sparkle" and ultimately comes from berillus, a latinized form of Greek beryllos... [more]

Bucge f Anglo-Saxon
Possibly a diminutive of names containing the Old English element burg "fortress", as in the case of an 8th-century abbess by this name who corresponded with Saint Boniface and whose full name was Heahburg... [more]

Chakrayudh m Indian, Hindi
The name of a discus-like weapon, from Sanskrit चक्र (cakra) "wheel, circle, discus" and आयुध (ayudha) "weapon".

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.

Chiha f Japanese
From Japanese 千 (chi) meaning "thousand" combined with 春 (ha) meaning "spring (season)" or 葉 (ha) meaning "leaf, needle, blade (of a plant)". Other kanji combinations can be possible.

Chinpo‘lat m Uzbek
Derived from chin meaning "true, real" and po'lat meaning "sword, steel".

Cho'qmor m Uzbek
Means "cudgel, mace" in Uzbek.

Cho‘tpo‘lat m Uzbek
Derived from cho't meaning "calculation" and po'lat meaning "sword, steel".

Chrysaor m Greek Mythology
Meaning "he who has a golden sword" from Greek χρυσός, "golden" and ἄορ, "sword". In Greek mythology Chrysaor was the brother of Pegasus who sprung from the severed neck of Medusa.

Citlalmina f Nahuatl, Mexican
Means "arrow stars (meteorites)" in Nahuatl, derived from citlalin "stars" and mina "to shoot, to stab".

Colga m Irish (Rare)
From Irish colg, meaning "thorn" or "sword".

Cranaechme f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Means "rocky point" from Greek κραναός (kranaos) "rocky, rugged" and αἰχμή (aichme) "point of a spear". In Greek mythology Cranaechme was a daughter of King Cranaus... [more]

Cynegar m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements cynn "rank, family, kin", or possibly the related cyne "royal", and gar "spear".

Daggeir m Icelandic (Rare)
Icelandic combination of dagr "day" and geirr "spear".

Dálkr m Old Norse
Old Norse name and byname, From Old Norse dálkr meaning "dagger, knife".

Darri m Icelandic
Originally an Old Norse byname meaning "long lazy man". The word is related to Old Norse darr "dart, spear".

Dietger m German (Rare, Archaic)
A dithematic name formed of the name elements diota (from earlier þeudō) "people" and ger "javelin, spear".

Dolgþvari m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from dolg ("battle") and þvari ("staff, sword, spear"). This is the name of a dwarf (also called Dolgþrasi) in Norse mythology.

Dorimedont m Russian (Rare, Archaic), Romanian (Rare, Archaic)
From Ancient Greek Δορυμέδοντος, means "master of spear", where δόρυ="spear" and μέδων, μέδοντος="master, chief". ... [more]

Dorymenes m Ancient Greek
Probably derived from Greek δόρυ (dory) "wood, tree" or "spear" combined with μενος (menos) "power, strength, spirit".

Douris m Ancient Greek
Probably derived from δουρός (douros), which is the Epic Greek genitive singular of the Greek noun δόρυ (dory) meaning "wood, tree, stem" as well as "spear, lance, pole". Also compare the Epic Greek adjective δούρειος (doureios) meaning "wooden".

Ebergis m Germanic
The first element of this Germanic name comes from ebur "wild boar." The meaning and origin of the second element is rather uncertain: we know that it comes from gis (the original form was possibly gîs), but we don't exactly know where gis itself comes from... [more]

Ecgburg f Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements ecg "edge, blade" and burg "fortress". This was the name of a 9th-century abbess.

Ecgfrith m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements ecg "edge of a sword" and friþ "peace". This name was borne by a 7th-century king of the Northumbrians and an 8th-century king of Mercia.

Ecgfriða f Anglo-Saxon
Feminine form of Ecgfrith, derived from Old English elements eċġ "edge (of a sword)" and friþ "peace". This was the name of a daughter of Aldhun of Durham, who married Uhtred of Bamburgh.

Ecghere m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements ecg "edge (of a sword), blade, corner" and here "army".

Ecgþēow m Anglo-Saxon Mythology
The name of the father of Beowulf, meaning "edge-servant" or "sword-thane", espressing proficiency with a sword.

Ecgwine m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements ecg "edge, blade" and wine "friend". Cognate to Dutch Egwin and Germanic Agwin.

Ecgwulf m Anglo-Saxon
Means "sword wolf", from the Old English elements ecg "edge, blade" and wulf "wolf". This name was borne by an 8th-century bishop of London.

Ecgwynn f Anglo-Saxon
Means "sword joy" from the Old English elements ecg "edge, blade" and wynn "joy." Ecgwynn was the first wife of Edward the Elder (c. 874 – 17 July 924) and the mother of Æthelstan the Glorious, widely considered the first "King of the English."

Egas m Medieval Portuguese, Portuguese (African)
Medieval Portuguese name, probably of Visigothic origin. It is likely from Proto-Germanic *agjō meaning "blade" (compare Ago and Egon).

Eggrún f Icelandic (Rare)
Derived from the Old Norse elements egg "edge (of a weapon), blade" and rún "secret lore, rune".

Eggþór m Icelandic
Icelandic name with the combination of egg "edge of a weapon" and þórr "thunder".

Eghard m Germanic, Afrikaans
The first element of this name is derived from ag, an uncertain element for which several etymologies have been proposed. The most widely accepted explanation is that it comes from Proto-Germanic *agjo meaning "sharp, pointed"... [more]

Egmar m German
A dithematic name formed from the Germanic name elements agjō "edge (of the sword)" and mari "famous".

Eila f Medieval German
Short form of Eiliswintha and other feminine names derived from the Germanic name element agil "edge (of a sword)".

Eilika f German (Rare, Archaic), Medieval German
This name is derived from the Germanic name stem agil "edge (of a sword)".

Eiliswintha f Medieval German
A dithematic name containing the Germanic name elements agil "edge (of a sword)" and swind "strong".

Eimi f Japanese
From Japanese 依 (e) meaning "reliant, depend on, consequently, therefore, due to", 営 (ei) meaning "occupation, camp, perform, build, conduct (business)", 影 (ei) meaning "shadow, silhouette, phantom", 映 (e, ei) meaning "reflect, reflection, projection", 栄 (ei) meaning "flourish, prosperity, honor, glory, splendor", 永 (ei) meaning "eternity, long, lengthy", 瑛 (e, ei) meaning "sparkle of jewelry, crystal", 頴 (ei) meaning "heads of grain, cleverness", 英 (ei) meaning "England, English, hero, outstanding, calyx", 衛 (ei) meaning "defense, protection", 詠 (ei) meaning "recitation, poem, song, composing", 鋭 (ei) meaning "pointed, sharpness, edge, weapon, sharp, violent", 絵 (e) meaning "picture, drawing, painting, sketch", 江 (e) meaning "creek, inlet, bay", 笑 (e) meaning "laugh" or 榮 (ei) meaning "flourish, prosperity, honour, glory, splendour", 伊 (i) meaning "Italy, that one", 惟 (i) meaning "consider, reflect, think", 衣 (i) meaning "garment, clothes, dressing" or 依 (i) meaning "reliant, depend on, consequently, therefore, due to" combined with 深 (mi) meaning "deep, heighten, intensify, strengthen", 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful", 見 (mi) meaning "see, hopes, chances, idea, opinion, look at, visible", 三 (mi) meaning "three", 実 (mi) meaning "reality, truth", 巳 (mi) meaning "sign of the snake or serpent", 海 (mi) meaning "sea, ocean", 己 (mi) meaning "self", 心 (mi) meaning "heart, mind, spirit", 光 (mi) meaning "light", 扇 (mi) meaning "fan, folding fan", 水 (mi) meaning "water", 未 (mi) meaning "un-, not yet, hitherto, still, even now, sign of the ram, 1-3PM, eighth sign of Chinese zodiac" or 笑 (mi) meaning "laugh"... [more]

Eitel m German (Archaic)
1. From a short form of a Germanic personal name formed with agi "point (of a sword)", "corner" (Old High German ecka).... [more]

Ekalavya m Hinduism
Means "one who can cut anything with one (arrow)", derived from Sanskrit एक (eka) meaning "one" and लव्य (lavya) meaning "to cut". This is the name of a character in the Hindu epic the Mahabharata.

Elberen f East Frisian (Rare, Archaic)
The name is formed from the two Germanic name elements AGIL "edge (of a sword)" (via Eil-) and BERIN "she-bear".

Enno m East Frisian
Enno is a Frisian name and was carried by many Frisian tribal chiefs.... [more]

Enolf m Medieval German
The name Enolf is composed from the Germanic name elements AGIN "edge (of a sword)" and WOLF "wolf".

Ensis m & f Astronomy
Means "sword" in Latin. This is the name of a star in Orion, also known as Saiph and Algjebbah.

Erena f Japanese
From Japanese 愛 (e) meaning "love, affection", 英 (e) meaning "hero, outstanding", 衛 (e) meaning "defense, protection", 詠 (e) meaning "recitation, poem, song, composing", 鋭 (e) meaning "pointed, sharpness, edge, weapon, sharp, violent", 絵 (e) meaning "picture, drawing, painting, sketch", 恵 (e) meaning "favor, blessing, grace, kindness", 慧 (e) meaning "wise" or 江 (e) meaning "creek, inlet, bay", 令 (re) meaning "orders, ancient laws, command, decree", 怜 (re) meaning "wise", 玲 (re) meaning "the tinkling of jade", 麗 (re) meaning "beautiful, lovely", 礼 (re) meaning "salute, bow, ceremony, thanks, remuneration", 鈴 (re) meaning "bell" or 澪 (re) meaning "water route, shipping channel" combined with 奈 (na) meaning "apple tree", 菜 (na) meaning "vegetables, greens" or 那 (na) meaning "what"... [more]

Estgar m Medieval English
Medieval variant of the Old English name Eastgar, which is composed of the elements est "grace" and gar "spear".

Eubrand m Germanic
Derived from Old High German êwa "time, age, law" combined with Old Norse brand "sword."

Eugeo m Literature (Japanized, Modern)
From one of the main characters of the anime "Sword Art Online: Alicization", the name means "gentle", "working fast", and "honesty".

Euroswydd m Welsh Mythology
Derived from Welsh aur "gold" and oswydd "enemies, adversaries; spears". This is the name of a figure from Welsh mythology, the father of Nisien and Efnysien.

Eurytus m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Εὔρυτος (Eurytos) which may have been derived from εὖ (eu) "well" and ἐρύω (eruô) or (eryô) "to draw, drag, pull", perhaps with the implied meaning "drawer of the bow"... [more]

Evaechme f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Εὐαίχμη (Euaichme), which was composed of Greek εὐ- (eu-) meaning "good" and αἰχμή (aichme) "point of a spear, battle". In Greek mythology this name was borne by a daughter of Herakles' son Hyllos.

Fanngeir m Icelandic (Rare)
Derived from Old Norse fǫnn meaning "snowdrift" and geirr meaning "spear".

Faragis m Germanic
The first element of this Germanic name is derived from Langobardic fara "family, line, kind" or from Gothic faran "to travel." The meaning and origin of the second element is rather uncertain: we know that it comes from gis (the original form was possibly gîs), but we don't exactly know where gis itself comes from... [more]

Fastgæirr m Old Norse
Derived from the Germanic name elements fastr "firmly, fast" and geirr "spear".

Ferreolus m Late Roman
A diminutive of the name Ferrus, which was derived from Latin ferrum meaning "iron, sword" (compare Ferruccio). This is the name of several early saints.

Filibrand m Germanic
Derived from the Germanic element filu "much" combined with Old Norse brand "sword."

Finnbogi m Old Norse, Icelandic, Faroese
From Old Norse finnr "Finn, Sámi" and bogi "bow".

Finngeirr m Old Norse
Derived from Old Norse Finnr "person from Finland" combined with Old Norse geirr "spear".

Fjallgeirr m Old Norse
Derived from Old Norse fjall "mountain" and geirr "spear".

Folkgæirr m Old Norse (Hypothetical)
Old Norse name, derived from folk "people" and geirr "spear".

Frankbert m Medieval German
Derived from Old High German name “Frankobert”, composed of two elements: *frankô meaning “javelin, free-man, sincere or truthful” but also the name of the tribe called the Franks plus the element beraht meaning “light, bright, shining”.

Fránn m Icelandic (Rare)
Directly taken from Old Norse fránn "gleaming, flashing (of serpents, weapons)".

Fredegis m Medieval German
Derived from Old English friþ, Old High German fridu and Old Saxon frithu "peace" and Proto-Germanic *gaisa and *gaiza "arrow".

Fridebrand m Germanic
Derived from Old High German fridu "peace" combined with Old Norse brand "sword."

Fridegar m Germanic
The first element of this Germanic name is derived from Old High German fridu "peace." The second element is derived from Gothic gairu (gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from garva (garo in Old High German, and gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared."

Friðugar m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements friþ "peace" and gar "spear".

Frotbrand m Germanic
Derived from Old High German frôd "prudent, cautious" combined with Old Norse brand "sword."

Frøygæirr m Old Norse
Old Norse combination of Freyr and geirr "spear".

Futaba f Japanese
This name is used as 双葉 or 二葉, referring to a bud or a sprout, made up of 双 (sou, tagui, narabu, futa(tsu)) meaning "pair" or 二 (ji, ni, futa(.tsu), futata.bi) meaning "two" with 葉 (you, ha) meaning "blade, leaf, needle."

Gæirdiarfr m Old Norse
Derived from Old Norse geirr "spear" and djarfr "bold, daring".

GæiRi m Old Norse
Short form of names containing the name element geir "spear".

Gæirlaug f Old Norse
Derived from the Germanic name elements geirr "spear" and laug possibly meaning "betrothed woman".

Gæirmóðr m Old Norse
Derived from Old Norse geirr "spear" and móðr "mind"; "wrath"; "courage".

Gæirreðr m Norse Mythology
Derived from geir "spear" and friðr "love, peace". In the Grímnismál, Gæirreðr is raised by Odin while his brother Agnarr is raised by Frigg... [more]

Gæirunnr f Old Norse
Derived from the Germanic name elements geirr "spear" and unnr "wave".

Gæirvarr m Old Norse
Derived from geirr ("spear") and varr ("attentive, alert; shy; wise").

Gæirvǫr f Old Norse
Combination of geirr ("spear") and vár ("spring, woman").

Gaidebert m Germanic
Derived from Langobardic gaida "sharp point (of a spear)" combined with Old High German beraht "bright."

Gaidemar m Germanic
Derived from Langobardic gaida "sharp point (of a spear)" combined with Old High German mâri "famous."

Gaideric m Germanic
Derived from Langobardic gaida "sharp point (of a spear)" 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."

Gaidoald m Lombardic
Derived from Langobardic gaida "sharp point (of a spear)" combined with Gothic valdan "to reign."

Gaidulf m Germanic
Derived from Langobardic gaida "sharp point (of a spear)" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."

Gaisald m Germanic
Derived from Latin gaesus "spear" (which in turn was a loanword from Gallo-Celtic gaiso "spear") and Gothic valdan "to reign."

Gaisulf m Germanic
Derived from Latin gaesus "spear" (which in turn was a loanword from Gallo-Celtic gaiso "spear") and Gothic vulfs "wolf."

Gar m English
Short for Garfield as well as other names with the element of "gar", also can mean "spear" from Old English gar.

Gararic m Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from Gothic gairu (gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from garva (garo in Old High German, and gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." The second element is also closely related to Celtic rîg or rix and Gothic reiks, which all mean "king, ruler."

Garheard m Anglo-Saxon
Old English cognate of Gerard, derived from the Old English elements gar "spear" and heard "brave, hardy".

Garibern m Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from Gothic gairu (gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from garva (garo in Old High German, and gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from Proto-Germanic beran or bernu "bear" (bero and bern in Old High German).

Garibert m Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from Gothic gairu (gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from garva (garo in Old High German, and gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from Old High German beraht "bright."

Garibrand m Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from Gothic gairu (gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from garva (garo in Old High German, and gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from Old Norse brand "sword."

Gariburg f Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from Gothic gairu (gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from garva (garo in Old High German, and gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from Gothic bairgan (bergan in Old High German) "to keep, to save, to preserve", or from Old High German burg "fortress."

Garifrid m Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from Gothic gairu (gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from garva (garo in Old High German, and gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from Old High German fridu "peace."

Garihelm m Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from Gothic gairu (gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from garva (garo in Old High German, and gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from Old High German helm "helmet, protection."

Gariland m Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from Gothic gairu (gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from garva (garo in Old High German, and gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from land "land."

Garilind f Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from Gothic gairu (gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from garva (garo in Old High German, and gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from Old High German lind or lindi "soft, tender."

Garimund m Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from Gothic gairu (gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from garva (garo in Old High German, and gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from Old High German mund "protection."

Garinand m Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from Gothic gairu (gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from garva (garo in Old High German, and gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from Gothic nand "bravery" (or Gothic nanthjan "to venture, to risk, to dare").

Garitrud f Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from Gothic gairu (gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from garva (garo in Old High German, and gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from þruþ "strength."

Gariwald m Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from Gothic gairu (gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from garva (garo in Old High German, and gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from Gothic valdan "to reign."

Gariward m Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from Gothic gairu (gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from garva (garo in Old High German, and gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from Old High German wart "guard."

Garmund m Anglo-Saxon
Old English cognate of Germanic Germund and Old Norse Geirmundr, derived from the elements gar "spear" and mund "protection".

Garon m American (Rare), English
Possibly a contrived modern name made known by association as the middle name of Jesse Garon Presley, stillborn twin brother of famous singer Elvis Aaron Presley... [more]

Garric m Anglo-Saxon (Hypothetical)
Hypothetical older form of Garrick, derived from the Old English elements gar "spear" and ric "king, ruler"... [more]

Garweald m Anglo-Saxon
Old English cognate of Gerald, derived from the Old English elements gar "spear" and weald "powerful, mighty" or "leader, ruler".

Garwulf m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements gar "spear" and wulf "wolf". Cognate to Germanic Gerulf.

Geirahǫð f Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from geirr ("spear") and hǫð ("battle"). This is the name of a Valkyrie in Norse mythology.

Geirbjörn m Old Norse
Derived from Old Norse geirr "spear" combined with Old Norse björn "bear".

Geirdís f Old Norse, Icelandic (Rare)
Means "spear goddess", derived from Old Norse geirr meaning "spear" and dís meaning "goddess".

Geirdriful f Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Means "spear-flinger". This is the name of a Valkyrie in Norse mythology.

Geirfinnr m Old Norse
Derived from the Germanic name elements geirr "spear" and finnr "Finn, Lapp".

Geirhjörtur m Icelandic (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Old Norse geirr "spear" and Hjörtur.

Geirlöð f Icelandic (Rare, Archaic)
Icelandic combination of geirr "spear" and löð "invitation" (poetic).

Geirný f Old Norse, Icelandic (Rare)
Derived from the Old Norse elements geirr meaning "spear" and nýr meaning "new".

Geirǫlul f Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Meaning unknown. Possibly a variant of Geirǫnul or a combination of geirr ("spear") and ǫl ("ale"). This is the name of a Valkyrie in Norse mythology.

Geirǫnul f Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Meaning unknown; possibly a combination of geirr ("spear") and ana- (emphatic prefix). This is the name of a Valkyrie in Norse mythology.

Geirrún f Icelandic (Rare)
Derived from Old Norse geirr "spear" and rún "secret lore, rune".

Geirþjófur m Icelandic (Rare, Archaic)
Combination of Old Norse geirr "spear" and þjófr "thief".

Geirúlfr m Old Norse
Derived from Old Norse geirr "spear" combined with Old Norse úlfr "wolf.". In short, it is the Ancient Scandinavian form of Gerulf.

Gen'ya m Japanese
From Japanese 拳 (gen) meaning "fist", 元 (gen) meaning "beginning, former time, origin", 弦 (gen) meaning "bowstring, chord, hypotenuse" or 玄 (gen) meaning "mysterious, occultness, black, deep, profound" combined with 哉 (ya), an exclamation, 也 (ya) meaning "also", 矢 (ya) meaning "dart, arrow", 弥 (ya) meaning "all the more, increasingly" or 冶 (ya) meaning "melting, smelting"... [more]

Ger m & f Dutch, Limburgish, West Frisian
Dutch, Limburgish and West Frisian short form of Germanic given names containing the element ger meaning "spear", such as Gerard, Gerben and Gerlof.

Gerco m Dutch
Derived from Gero, which is a short form of Germanic names containing the element ger meaning "spear". A known bearer of this name is the Dutch show jumping equestrian Gerco Schröder (b... [more]

Gereke m Medieval Scandinavian
Meaning uncertain. The first element is possibly derived from Old Norse geirr "spear". The second element could possibly be related to Old Norse rikr "mighty, rich" or leikr "game, play".

Gerhárd m Hungarian
Cogante of Gerhard, meaning "brave spear".

Gerhaus f Medieval German
Formed from the name elements GER "javelin, spear" and HAUS (with unclear meaning, see Husa).

Gerik m German (Rare)
A Low German name formed from the name elements GER "javelin, spear" and RIK "king, ruler".... [more]

German m Germanic
derived from the Germanic elements Ger (spear) and Man (man) meaning "man of spear". Now this name is used in Germany but in a different form and rarely Germann.

Germann m German (Archaic)
German form of the ancient Germanic given name Ger(e)man, which is composed of the Germanic elements ger meaning "spear" and man meaning "man".... [more]

Gersende f French (Rare)
French form of Gerswintha. Another theory, however, suggests that Gersende might also be derived from the Germanic name Garsind, and thus ultimately from the Germanic elements ger "spear" and sind "journey".

Gerswintha f Germanic, History
The first element of this name is derived from Gothic gairu (gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from garva (garo in Old High German, and gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from Gothic svinths (swind in Old High German) "strength." Gerswintha was the name of one of Charlemagne's concubines.

Gerthorn m Old Swedish
Derived from Old Swedish ger meaning "spear" combined with Old Swedish þorn meaning "thorn".

Gerwin m German, Dutch
Derived from the Germanic elements ger "spear" and win "friend".

Gesa f Frisian, Low German, German, Old Swedish
Originally a Low German short form of names beginning with either of the Old High German elements gêr meaning "spear" (especially Gertrud) or gisil "pledge, hostage" (compare Giselle), this name is now generally considered a short form of Gertrud.

Gida m Nanai
Means "spear" in Nanai.

Gisa f Medieval French
Derived from Proto-Germanic *gaisa / *gaiza "arrow".

Giselaic m Germanic
The meaning and origin of the first element is rather uncertain: we know that it comes from gis (the original form was possibly gîs), but we don't exactly know where gis itself comes from... [more]

Giselbrand m Germanic
Derived from the Germanic element gisel "hostage" (or "pledge") combined with Old Norse brand "sword."

Giselheid f Old High German
Derived from the Germanic name elements gisel "shaft (of an arrow)" and heit "kind, sort, appearance".

Gisilberht m Old High German
Derived from the Germanic name elements gísil "shaft (of an arrow)" and beraht "light, bright, shining".

Gísli m Icelandic, Faroese, Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Short form of names containing the Old Norse element gísl "hostage; pledge" or geisli "ray; pole (part of a weapon)".

Gíslný f Icelandic (Rare)
From the Old Norse elements gísl "shaft, arrow" or gísl "hostage" combined with nýr "new".

Gíslrún f Icelandic (Rare)
From Old Norse gísl "shaft, arrow" or gísl "hostage" and rún "secret lore, rune".

Gismar m Germanic, German, Spanish (Latin American), Portuguese (Brazilian)
The meaning and origin of the first element is rather uncertain: we know that it comes from gis (the original form was possibly gîs), but we don't exactly know where gis itself comes from... [more]

Giso m Frankish, German (Rare), Medieval English
Derived from Proto-Germanic *gaisa, *gaiza meaning "arrow". It is also used in modern German as a short form of names that begin with Gis- such as Gisbert... [more]

Gisulf m Germanic, History
The meaning and origin of the first element is rather uncertain: we know that it comes from gis (the original form was possibly gîs), but we don't exactly know where gis itself comes from... [more]

Giswald m Germanic
The meaning and origin of the first element is rather uncertain: we know that it comes from gis (the original form was possibly gîs), but we don't exactly know where gis itself comes from... [more]

Gladiola f English (Rare), Albanian (Rare), Romanian (Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare), Spanish (Mexican, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
From the name of the flowering plant gladiolus, literally meaning "small sword" from Latin gladius "sword" (a reference to its sword-shaped leaves). Gladiola Josephine "Glady Joe" is a character in the novel 'How to Make an American Quilt' (1991) and subsequent film adaptation (1995).

Gunngeir m Icelandic (Rare)
Means "battle spear", derived from Old Norse gunnr "battle, war" and geirr "spear".

Guðgeir m Icelandic
From Old Norse guð "god" and geirr "spear".

Gylyç m Turkmen
Means "sword" in Turkmen.

Habbo m East Frisian, Dutch (Rare)
Short form of dithematic Germanic names starting with the name element hadu "battle, combat" or hag "enclosure" and having a second name element starting with the letter b-, e.g., brand "sword; fire".

Hadebrand m Germanic, Dutch, German
Derived from Old High German hadu "battle" combined with Old Norse brand "sword."

Hadegar m Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from Old High German hadu "battle." The second element is derived from Gothic gairu (gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from garva (garo in Old High German, and gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared."

Hador m Literature
Means "thrower of spears" in Noldorin. This was the name of the leader of the House of Hador in Tolkien's 'The Silmarillion'. He was the grandfather of Húrin and the great-grandfather of Turin... [more]

Hadzuki f & m Japanese
As a unisex name, this name combines 葉 (you, ha) meaning "blade, leaf, needle" or 晴 (sei, ha.re, haru) meaning "clear weather, fair, fine" with 月 (gatsu, getsu, tsuki) meaning "moon, month."... [more]

Hæilgæirr m Old Norse
Derived from Old Norse heilagr "holy" and geirr "spear".

Haetsal f & m Korean (Modern, Rare)
From native Korean 햇살 (haetsal) meaning "sunbeam, sunray, sunshine," from a combination of 해 (hae) meaning "sun" and 살 (sal) meaning "arrow" with the genitive infix ㅅ (-s-).

Hallgeirr m Old Norse
Derived from Old Norse hallr "rock" combined with Old Norse geirr "spear".

Hamar m Old Norse
Derived from Old Norse hamarr "hammer".

Hareruya m & f Japanese (Rare)
From Hareru, either used on its own or combined with a ya kanji, like 也, 耶, 哉 or 矢 meaning "arrow," possibly inspired by Hallelujah.... [more]

Haribrand m Germanic
Derived from Old High German hari "army" combined with Old Norse brand "sword."

Hayahiko m Japanese
From Japanese 剣 (haya) meaning "sword, dagger, sabre" combined with 彦 (hiko) meaning "boy, prince". Other kanji combinations are also possible.

Hayako f Japanese
From Japanese 玻 (ha) meaning "glass", 矢 (ya) meaning "arrow" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other combinations of kanji characters are also possible.

Hayamu m Japanese
From Japanese 捷 (haya) meaning "win, victory, triumph" combined with 矛 (mu) meaning "a Chinese spear; a lance; a halberd". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Helaman m Mormon
The name of three figures in The Book of Mormon. The most notable Helaman was a Nephite prophet and soldier, the son of Alma the Younger and brother of Shiblon and Corianton... [more]

Heorugar m Anglo-Saxon
From Old English heoru "sword" (from heruz) and gar "spear".

Herbort m Medieval Polish
Derived from the Germanic elements heri / hari "army" and brort "blade, spearhead, edge (of a sword)".

Hergeirr m Old Norse
Derived from Old Norse harja or herr "army" combined with Old Norse geirr "spear".

Heriger m Germanic
Likely from the Germanic elements heri meaning "army" and ger meaning "spear".

Hialmgæirr m Old Norse
Derived from the Germanic name elements hjalmr "helmet, protection" and geirr "spear".

Hildegar m Germanic
The first element of this Germanic name is derived from Old Norse hildr "battle." The second element is derived from Gothic gairu (gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from garva (garo in Old High German, and gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared."

Hildigeir m Icelandic (Archaic, ?)
Means "battle spear", derived from Old Norse hildr "battle" and geirr "spear". This is a cognate of Hildegar.

Himeya f Japanese
From Japanese 姫 (hime) meaning "princess" combined with 矢 (ya) meaning "arrow". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Hisam m Arabic
Hisam is of Arabic origin and means “sword.”

Hjalti m Icelandic, Old Norse, Faroese
Old Norse name meaning "man from Hjaltland" (referring to Shetland), originally a byname. The place name Hjaltland probably derives from the Old Norse word hjalt meaning "hilt (of a sword)".

Hjǫrgunnr f Old Norse
Derived from the Germanic name elements hjǫrr "sword" and gunnr "battle, fight".

Hjǫrleifr m Old Norse
Old Norse combination of hjǫrr "sword" and leif "inheritance, legacy".

Hjǫrmundr m Old Norse
Old Norse combination of hjǫrr "sword" and mundr "protection".

Hjörný f Icelandic (Rare)
Derived from Old Norse hjǫrr "sword" and nýr "new".

Hjörvar m Icelandic
Derived from Old Norse hjǫrr "sword" and varr "vigilant, aware" (or possibly Germanic *warjan "defend, protect").

Ho'etoestȯtse m Cheyenne
Means "Safe from Arrows" in Cheyenne.

Holmgar m Anglo-Saxon
Old English form of Old Norse Hólmgeirr, possibly using the Old English elements holm "ocean, waters" and gar "spear".

Hrafnfífa f Icelandic (Modern, Rare)
Derived from Old Norse hrafn "raven" and fífa "cotton grass" (used in poetry to mean "arrow"; also compare Fífa).... [more]