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SeaHorse15.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Joveta f HistoryPossibly related to
Jovita or
Iveta. This was the name of a 12th-century princess of the Crusader kingdom of Jerusalem, who, because she had been captured by Turks as a child, was considered too tainted to make a suitable marriage and was sent off to become abbess of the convent at Bethany... [
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Juniata f AmericanFrom the name of a river in the American state of Pennsylvania, which may be a corruption of Iroquoian
Onayutta meaning "standing stone". The name was known from its use in a popular song of the 19th century, 'The Blue Juniata' (1841).
Kalomoira f GreekMeans "beautiful fate", derived from the Greek elements καλος
(kalos) "beautiful, fair" and μοιρα
(moira) "share, fate". A known bearer is the Greek-American pop singer Kalomira Sarantis (1985-).
Katrinelje f German (Archaic)Very obscure diminutive of
Katharina. This is the name of a character in the German fairy tale
Fair Katrinelje and Pif-Paf-Poltrie, collected by the Brothers Grimm.
Kaumudi f IndianFrom Sanskrit कौमुदी
(kaumudī) meaning "moonlight". This is another name for Sharad
Purnima, a harvest festival celebrated on the full moon of late September or early October.
Kenizé f Arabic (Rare, ?)Perhaps derived from Arabic كنز
(kenz) "treasure" (see
Kenza). Bearer Kenizé Mourad (1939-) is a French writer of Turkish and Indian origin.
Khane f YiddishYiddish form of
Hannah. This is an earlier form of
Hene,
Henye and
Hende, which are backformations from
Hendl (see
Hendel), itself a diminutive of Khane (now, of Hene).
Kimiya f PersianMeans "rare" or "alchemy" in Persian, possibly given in reference to the 11th-century Sufi text كيمياى سعادت
(Kimiya-yi sa'ādat), 'The Alchemy of Happiness', by Al-Ghazali.
Kinvara f English (British, Rare)Apparently from an Irish place name, which meant "head of the sea" in Gaelic. Lady Kinvara Balfour (1975-) is an English playwright and novelist.
Krini f GreekMeans "well, spring, fountain" in Greek. (Also compare
Pigi.) This is borne by Krini Hernández (2000-), a Mexican model of partial Greek ancestry.
Kuuna f GreenlandicReformed spelling of
Kona, a Greenlandic name meaning "woman, wife" in Old Norse.
Laimdota f Latvian, Literature, TheatreFrom Latvian
laime "joy, luck, happiness" (compare
Laima) combined with
dota "given" (from the verb
dot "to give"). This was coined in the late 19th century... [
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Lais f Ancient GreekMeaning unknown, perhaps related to the Greek name
Laios (see
Laius) or the element λαος
(laos) "people". It was borne by two ancient Greek hetairai, or courtesans: Laïs of Corinth (5th century BC), known as the most beautiful woman of her time; and Laïs of Hyccara (4th century BC), a rival of
Phryne, said to have been stoned to death by the jealous women of Thessaly.
Laleña f Popular CulturePerhaps a contracted form of
Lotte and
Lenya. It was invented by Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan for the title character of a 1968 song, which was allegedly inspired by the Austrian actress Lotte Lenya (1898–1981).
Lampedo f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek λαμπάς
(lampas) "a torch, beacon, sun". This was the name of an Amazonian queen in Greek mythology. A chapter is dedicated to Lampedo and her sister Marpesia in Boccaccio's 'On Famous Women' (1374).
Laserian m Medieval Irish (Anglicized)Anglicized form of
Laisrén. This was the name of several medieval Irish saints, including a 7th-century abbot of Leighlin who lived as a hermit on Holy Isle in the Firth of Clyde, which is known as
Eilean MoLaise in Gaelic (from
Mo Laisse "my Laise",
Laise being a short form of Laisrén; see also
Molaise).
Layale f ArabicFrench variant of the Arabic name ليال
(Layal) meaning "nights" from the plural of
layl "night" (compare the cognate
Layali, plural of
Layla)... [
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Layamon m History, Medieval EnglishMedieval form of the Old Norse
Lǫgmaðr meaning "lawyer", derived from
lǫg "law" and
maðr "man". This was the name of an early 13th-century English poet and chronicler known for authoring 'Brut', the first English-language work to feature King Arthur.
Lemmitty f & m Finnish (Rare, Archaic)Means "beloved" in Finnish (i.e., the past passive participle of
lempiä; compare
Lempi). It has occasionally been used as a feminine given name (and sometimes a masculine name; it is rare for either sex, and mostly a middle name).
Lenity f English (Rare)From the English word
lenity, ultimately derived from Latin
lenitas meaning "softness, gentleness, mildness", from
lenis "soft, mild". In English it is also used to mean "mercifulness"... [
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Leofgeat m Anglo-SaxonOld English name meaning "dear Geat", composed of the elements
leof "dear, beloved" combined with
Geat, which referred to a member of the Germanic tribe, the Geats... [
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Leraje m Judeo-Christian-Islamic LegendMeaning unknown, possibly of Hebrew origin. In the 17th-century grimoire 'The Lesser Key of Solomon', this is the name of a demon that appears in the form of an archer.
Liliosa f History (Ecclesiastical), Spanish (Philippines)Feminine diminutive of Latin
lilium "lily". This name belonged to an Iberian Christian woman martyred in Córdoba, Andalusia c.852 under Emir Abd ar-Rahman II, along with her husband Felix, his cousin Aurelius and Aurelius' wife Natalia.
Lillegerd f Swedish (Rare)Combination of Swedish
lille, an inflected form of
liten meaning "little", with the name
Gerd 2. This name was first recorded in Sweden in 1921.
Limenia f Greek MythologyMeans "of the harbour", derived from Greek λιμήν
(limên) "harbour". This was an epithet of the Greek goddesses Aphrodite, Hera, and Artemis.
Limnaea f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Λιμναία
(Limnaia), from Greek λιμναῖος
(limnaios) "of a lake". This was an epithet of the goddess Artemis at Sicyon, near Epidaurus, and also used of nymphs.
Lioba f History, GermanShort form of
Liobgetha, Latinized form of
Leofgyð. She was an 8th-century English saint active as a missionary in Germany.... [
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Lirazel f LiteratureThe name of the title character in Lord Dunsany's fantasy novel
The King of Elfland's Daughter (1924).
Livilla f Ancient RomanRoman diminutive of
Livia 1. It was a family nickname for the elder sister of the Roman emperor Claudius, Livia Julia (c.13 BC-31 AD), apparently called
Livilla "little Livia" in order to distinguish her from her grandmother and namesake, Livia (wife of Augustus).
Locryn m CornishPossibly from
Lloegyr, the medieval Welsh name for a region of southeastern Britain, which is of unknown meaning. According to Geoffrey of Monmouth, the historical realm (which he Latinized as Loegria) was named after
Locrinus, the eldest son of Brutus of Troy and
Innogen.
Lollius m Ancient RomanRoman family name of unknown meaning, possibly of Sabine origin. Alternatively it could be derived from Latin
lolium "darnel", darnel being a type of grass.
Lucifera f LiteratureFeminized form of
Lucifer used by Edmund Spenser in his epic poem 'The Faerie Queene' (1590), where it belonged to the Queen of the House of Pride, whose counselors were the Seven Deadly Sins... [
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Lufa m Anglo-SaxonDerived from Old English
lufu meaning "love, affection, desire", or a short form of dithematic names beginning with this element. It is a masculine equivalent of
Lufu.
Lufu f Anglo-SaxonDerived from Old English
lufu meaning "love, affection, desire". It is a feminine equivalent of
Lufa.
Lumisirkku f FolkloreMeans "snow bunting (a type of bird)" in Finnish, composed of
lumi "snow" (see
Lumi) and
sirkku "bunting" (referring to a bird of the genus Emberiza; see
Sirkku)... [
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Lur f & m Basque Mythology, Basque (Modern)Means "earth" in Basque. In Basque mythology, Lur is one of the personifications of the soil, the cradle of life and the mother of the sun and the moon. She is closely related to the Basque mythological figure
Mari... [
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Luranah f English (American, Archaic)Variant of
Lurana. This was borne by English opera singer Luranah Aldridge (1860-1932). She was a daughter of American-born English actor Ira Aldridge and was named in honour of his mother, Luranah.
Luriana f LiteratureCharles Isaac Elton used this in his poem
Luriana, Lurilee (written in 1899), which was often quoted in the novel
To the Lighthouse (1927) by Virginia Woolf.
Lurra f Basque MythologyVariant of
Lur. A feminine, positive entity that relates to fecundity. Unlimited in all directions, she includes the stars, moon and sun inside her borders... [
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Lutine f FolkloreThe name of a type of female imp in French folklore, by extension meaning "the tormentress", derived from
nuiton (probably altered to resemble
luitier "to fight"), from
netun (influenced by
nuit "night"), itself ultimately from
Neptune.
Lyazzat f KazakhMeans "enjoyment, pleasure" in Kazakh, ultimately from Arabic لذة
(laddah).
Lycaste f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Λυκαστη
(Lykaste), which might be related to Λύκαστος
(Lykastos), the name of a town in the southern part of Crete. This was borne by several characters in Greek mythology, including a woman of Lemnos who slew her twin brother Cydimus.
Lynfa f WelshProbably an elaborated form of the popular name syllable
Lyn, using the suffix
fa (perhaps from names such as
Gwynfa or
Meirionfa, in which it may be derived from Welsh
fa "place").
Lynwen f WelshPossibly formed from the Welsh masculine name
Lyn (a short form of
Llywelyn) or the initial sound in
Lynette combined with the Welsh element
gwen "white; fair; blessed"... [
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Lysianassa f Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek elements λυσις
(lysis) "releasing, freeing, deliverance" and ανασσα
(anassa) "queen". This was borne by several minor characters in Greek mythology, including a daughter of King Priam of Troy, and one of the Nereids.
Machthard m GermanicOld High German name composed of the elements
maht "might, strength" and
hard "brave, hardy".
Madinia f English (Rare, Archaic)Meaning uncertain. Dr John Dee gave it to his daughter in 1590, allegedly naming her for one of the Enochian angels ("the spiritual creature who on 28 May 1583 appeared to Dee and Sir Edward Kelley and entered into a mysterious conversation with them", according to Méric Casaubon in his 'True & Faithful Relation…' (1659)).... [
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Malidoma m Western AfricanAccording to the Burkinabé writer Malidoma Patrice Somé (1956-2021), his name means "he who befriends the enemy" or "friend of the stranger" in the Dagaare language.
Malvern m English (British), English (American, Rare, Archaic)From the name of the Malvern Hills in England, which is probably of Brythonic origin, meaning "bare hill" (from the equivalent to Welsh
moelfryn "bald hill"). In Britain it was occasionally used as a personal name during the 20th century; 'earliest example noted is in 1912, but none recorded after 1951.'... [
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Manelick m Spanish (Mexican, Rare)Variant of
Manelich. Known bearers include Manelick "Mane" de la Parra Borja (1982-), a Mexican singer, and his father, Mexican writer and editor Manelick de la Parra Vargas.
Mansueto m ItalianItalian form of
Mansuetus. It is borne by the Italian Catholic bishop Mansueto Bianchi (1949-); other known bearers include the Italian
basso profondo opera singer Mansueto Gaudio (1873-1941) and Italian composer Mansueto Viezzer (1925-2009).
Maravillas f SpanishMeans "marvels, wonders" in Spanish. It is taken from the title of the Virgin Mary,
Nuestra Señora de las Maravillas, which means "Our Lady of Wonders". A known bearer was María de las Maravillas de Jesús (1891-1974), a Spanish nun who has been canonized as a saint.
Marcovaldo m ItalianItalian form of a Germanic name meaning "horse rule", from the elements
marah "horse" and
wald "rule".
Marcovefa f Frankish, HistoryRecorded as the name of a concubine (lower-status wife) of Charibert I, Frankish king of Neustria. Her sister
Merofleda (another concubine of Charibert) bears a clearly Germanic name, supporting identification of the first element with Frankish
marka "border"... [
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Marlitt f German (Rare)This was assumed as a surname by the 19th-century German writer Eugenie John, who used the pen name E. Marlitt. She may have invented it, perhaps basing it on
Marlene or
Marlies.... [
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Marpesia f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek μάρπτω
(márptô) "to take hold of, to seize, to catch". This was the name of an Amazonian queen in Greek mythology. A chapter is dedicated to Marpesia and her sister Lampedo in Boccaccio's 'On Famous Women' (1374).
Maurilius m Late RomanProbably diminutive of
Maurus, though a Celtic root has been suggested:
Mawrwr meaning "magnanimous", which coincides with a Welsh word meaning "great man" from
mawr "great" (cognate of Gaelic
mór "great") and
gwr "man".
Mazatl m Nahuatl, Mexican (Rare)From Nahuatl
mazatl meaning "deer", the seventh day-sign of the tonalpohualli. This was the name of a cacique or leader of the Nahuas of Papayeca, active during the Spanish conquest of what is now Honduras.
Mbarka f Arabic (Maghrebi), BerberFeminine form of
Mubarak used in Northern Africa. This was the name of a possibly legendary Berber princess who ruled the ksar or oasis town of El Menia in Algeria.
Medardus m Germanic (Latinized)Latinized form of
Machthard. However, it should be noted that there are sources that have something different to say about the Germanic name that lies at the root of Medardus... [
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Melior f Medieval English (Rare)Older form of
Meliora, thought to come from Latin
melior "better". Melior occurs as both family name and given name in Christian inscriptions of the Roman Empire... [
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Merwenn f English (Rare, Archaic), Medieval EnglishFrom the Old English name
Mærwynn which was derived from
mær meaning "famous" and
wynn "joy". This was the name of a 10th-century saint, the first abbess of Rumsey convent in Hampshire, England after its 967 restoration under King Edward the Peaceful, and the spiritual teacher of Saint
Elfleda.
Metaksia f ArmenianAlternate transcription of Armenian Մետաքսյա (see
Metaksya). This name was borne by the Soviet Armenian actress Metaksia Simonyan (1926-1987).
Mnesarete f Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective μνήσιος
(mnesios) meaning "of memory", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνημονεύω
(mnemoneuo) meaning "to call to mind, to remember, to think of", itself ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνάομαι
(mnaomai) meaning "to remember, to be mindful of"... [
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Mnestra f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek μνηστήρ
(mnester) meaning "courter, wooer". In Greek legend she was a princess of Thessalia who was loved by the god Poseidon... [
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Moneiba f Spanish (Canarian, Rare), Guanche MythologyFrom Guanche *
mənəy-ibba meaning literally "smoky glow". This was the name of a goddess worshipped by women on the island of Hierro (present-day Canary Islands, Spain), which was inhabited by a people known as the Bimbache.
Monimia f Theatre, Literature, Afro-American (Slavery-era)Probably a Latinate form of
Monime, first used by Thomas Otway for the title character in his tragic play
The Orphan (1680). It was subsequently used by the Scottish author Tobias Smollett (also for an orphan character) in his novel
The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom (1753), and later by English poet and novelist Charlotte Smith for the heroine of her novel
The Old Manor House (1793), which was a huge bestseller in the last decade of the 18th century... [
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Monimos m Semitic Mythology (Hellenized)Greek name of a god worshipped at Edessa in northern Mesopotamia, from Arabic
Mun‘îm meaning "the favourable one", which is derived from the root
n‘m "to be pleasing".
Monimos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective μόνιμος
(monimos) meaning "staying in one's place, stable, steadfast".
Morcenou m Old WelshOld Welsh name meaning "son of Morcant", derived from
Morcant and the personal name suffix -
(g)nou "son".
Musagetes m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Μουσαγέτης
(Mousagetes) meaning "leader of the Muses". This was an epithet of the god
Apollo as leader of the nine Muses, also applied to Hercules.
Myrtille f French, French (Belgian, Rare)Derived from French
myrtille meaning "bilberry", referring to a type of blueberry from the cowberry family. This is taken from the French Republican Calendar (also known as the Revolutionary Calendar).
Myrtilos m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyAncient Greek name, presumably derived Greek μύρτος
(myrtos) "myrtle". In Greek mythology this name belonged to a son of Hermes and charioteer to Oenomaus.
Myrtis f Ancient Greek, EnglishAncient Greek name derived from μύρτος
(myrtos) meaning "myrtle". This was borne by Myrtis of Anthedon (fl. 6th century BC), an early lyric poet and teacher, who was celebrated for being 'sweet-sounding' and 'clear-voiced' – but also criticized for being over-competitive with fellow poets... [
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Myrtoessa f Greek MythologyPossibly derived from Greek μύρτος
(myrtos) meaning "myrtle". In Greek mythology this was the name of a nymph, according to Pausanias.
Nais f Greek MythologyNais was a naiad-nymph of the springs of the town of Pyrrhichus on the Malean peninsular of Lakedaimonia (southern Greece). She was the wife of the old rustic-god
Silenus.
Najaaraq f GreenlandicMeans "little Naja", derived from the popular Greenlandic name
Naja combined with the diminutive suffix
araq.
Nanea f HawaiianDirectly taken from Hawaiian
nanea meaning "fascinating, interesting, enjoyable". It was one of the top 100 most popular names for girls born in Hawaii in 2005 and the name of a doll in the
American Girl line, released in 2017.
Náttfari m Old NorseMeans "one who goes out at night", composed of Old Norse
nátt "night" and -
fari "farer" (from the verb
fara "to go, to move, to travel"; compare
Sæfari, a byname meaning "seafarer").
Natuk f GreenlandicThis is believed to have originated as a nursery form of the Greenlandic word
inequnartoq "sweet, cute", shortened and simplified to
natuk through the common custom of babbling or cooing with a baby... [
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Nauzet m Spanish (Canarian)Possibly derived from Guanche *
(a)nuhazzeṭ meaning "the most elegant". According to Antonio de Viana's epic poem
Antigüedades de las Islas Afortunadas de la Gran Canaria (1604), Nauzet or Nuhazet was a Guanche warrior who fought in the battle of Acentejo in the army of the mencey Bencomo.
Navarana f Greenlandic, Danish (Rare)Greenlandic name meaning "one who alternates between different parties", derived from the Proto-Eskimo root *
naverar "to trade, exchange" and the name suffix
na. In legend Navarana was an Inuit woman who brought about disunity by alternating between her tribe of native Greenlanders and the Norse colonists... [
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Ner m BiblicalMeans "lamp" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament Ner is the father of
Abner and uncle of
Saul.
Nesaie f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek νησαῖος
(nêsaios) meaning "insular, of an island", itself a derivative of νῆσος
(nêsos) "island". In Greek mythology this was the name of one of the fifty Nereids.
Nicarete f Ancient Greek (Latinized)From the Greek name Νικαρέτη
(Nikarete) which was derived from Greek νικη
(nike) "victory" and αρετη
(arete) "virtue, excellence". This belonged to a 4th-century BC Megarian philosopher and a 5th-century AD Byzantine saint.
Nienná f & m SamiListed in Finnish linguist Pekka Sammallahti's Northern Sámi dictionary
Sámi-suoma sátnegirji / Saamelais-suomalainen sanakirja (1989) as a Northern Sámi personal name (gender not given) and surname... [
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Ninnog f BretonThis name was borne by a 5th-century Breton saint whose life is recorded in the
Vita Sanctæ Ninnocæ. It has been speculated that she might be identical with Saint
Candide.
Nisamar f Spanish (Canarian)Possibly derived from Guanche *
(a)nəssamar meaning literally "man who invites, lets someone pass or grants passage to someone; man who presents or submits something". This was listed in a baptismal register from Seville dating to the 15th century; the sex and age of the bearer were not recorded... [
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Niviaq f & m GreenlandicDerived from the Greenlandic word
niviarsiaq "girl" (compare
Niviarsiaq), possibly meaning "reincarnated as a girl".
Notburga f German (Austrian), GermanicGermanic name, in which the second element is Old High German
burg meaning "fortress" (or the related Gothic
bairgan "to keep, to save, to preserve" (Old High German
bergan "to help, to rescue"))... [
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Nymphidia f Late Greek, LiteratureFeminine form of
Nymphidios (see
Nymphidius). A bearer of this name was the mother of Gaius Nymphidius Sabinus, a Prefect of the Roman Praetorian Guard from the 1st century AD... [
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Nymphidianus m Late RomanOriginally a Late Roman cognomen, which was derived from the latinized Greek name
Nymphidius. In turn, the Greeks translated this cognomen back into Greek as
Nymphidianos (Νυμφιδιανός)... [
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Nymphidius m Late Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of the Greek name Νυμφιδιος
(Nymphidios), the genitive form of
Nymphe (see
Nympha). It was borne by Gaius Nymphidius Sabinus, a 1st-century Roman officer who was murdered after declaring himself emperor.
Nymphis m Ancient GreekA masculine form of
Nympha. Nymphis (fl. about 250 BC), the son of Xenagoras of Heraclea, wrote a work on Alexander the Great and his successors in 24 books.
Nymphius m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of the Greek name Νύμφιος
(Nymphios), a masculine derivative of
Nymphe (see
Nympha). Nymphios (literally "bridegroom" in Greek) is also a title applied to Jesus by Orthodox Christians.
Oderisius m Late RomanMeaning uncertain. This was the name of a Benedictine abbot of Monte Cassino who is venerated as a saint; Abbot Oderisius I (not to be confused with his relative Abbot Oderisius II), born at Marsi, Italy, acted as mediator between the Crusaders and the Greek emperor
Alexicus.
Oinotros m Greek MythologyPossibly derived from Greek οἶνος
(oinos) meaning "wine" and τρέπω
(trepo) "to turn (towards a thing)", perhaps meaning "addicted to wine". In Greek mythology this was borne by a son of Lycaon who went to Italy and became the eponymous king of
Oenotria.
Oleif f & m NorwegianAs a masculine name, it is a cognate of
Olaf (being the modern form of the Old Norse name
Ólæifr, variant of
Álæifr, itself a variant of
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Olimpiade f & m ItalianItalian form of
Olympias. It coincides with the word
olimpiade (plural
olimpiadi "Olympic Games").
Oothoon f LiteratureThis name was invented by the English mystic poet William Blake, who based it on
Oithóna, a name used by James Macpherson in his
Ossian poems, which he claimed to have based on early Irish legends.
Oreb m BiblicalMeans "raven" in Hebrew (related to the word
erebh "sunset, evening"). In the Old Testament he was a Midianite leader slain by the Israelite
Gideon; the "Rock of Oreb" was a cliff east of the Jordan River on which he was killed.
Oreozili f Greek (Rare), History (Ecclesiastical)Meaning uncertain, perhaps a Greek form of a Hebrew name in which the initial element is אוֹר
('or) meaning "light". Saint Horaeozele or Oriozela of Reuma in Byzantium was an early Christian virgin martyr.
Orestinus m Ancient RomanRoman cognomen that was a derivative of the Greek name
Orestes. It essentially means "of Orestes" in Latin, as it contains the Latin masculine adjectival suffix -
inus; this suffix later developed into a diminutive suffix, so Orestinus could also be considered a Latin diminutive of Orestes... [
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Orguelleus m Arthurian CycleMeans “orgulous, proud” from Anglo-French
orguillus, from
orguil "pride." This was the name of several characters from Arthurian legends, including Orguelleus of the Heath (a.k.a. Orilus of Lalander), Orguelleus of the Narrow Passage (lover of
Orguelleuse who was defeated by Sir
Gawain), and Orguelleus the Fairy (enemy of Gawain, a knight who possessed magical powers).
Óðin-Dísa f Old Norse (Rare)From the name of the Norse god
Óðinn (see
Odin; possibly via an Old West Norse byname) combined with the feminine name
Disa, a short form of other names containing the element
dís "goddess".
Ottobuono m Medieval ItalianThis was the birth name of Pope Adrian V (c.1205–1276). Perhaps it was a combination of the name
Ottone with Latin
buono "good".