This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the ending sequence is ys or is.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Oxythemis m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ὀξύς
(oxys) meaning "sharp, keen, pointed" as well as "quick, swift" combined with the Greek noun θέμις
(themis) meaning "law of nature, divinely ordained justice, that which is laid down" (see
Themis).... [
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Paimis m Livonian, Medieval BalticOf uncertain origin and meaning. One theory connects this name to Finnish and Estonian
paimen "shepherd". However, since there are no other Livonian names with this root recorded, some modern-day academics doubt this derivation... [
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Pantelakis m GreekModern Greek diminutive of
Pantelis, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης
(-akis). This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.
Panyassis m Ancient GreekPanyassis of Halicarnassus was a Greek epic poet from Halicarnassus in the Persian Empire (modern-day Bodrum, Turkey).
Pavlakis m GreekModern Greek diminutive of
Pavlos, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης
(-akis). This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.
Peisis m & f Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun πεῖσις
(peisis) meaning "persuasion" as well as "affection, susceptibility". It is ultimately derived from Greek πείσομαι
(peisomai), which is the first-person singular future middle indicative of the Greek verbs πάσχω
(pascho) meaning "to undergo, to experience, to feel (an emotion)" and πείθω
(peitho) meaning "to persuade, to convince" as well as "to obey, to yield to" and "to believe, to trust (in)".... [
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Pemsais m Ancient Egyptian (Hellenized)From Egyptian
pȝ-msḥ meaning "the crocodile", derived from the masculine prefix
pȝ "the aforementioned; the; he of" combined with
mzḥ "crocodile".
Petrakis m GreekModern Greek diminutive of
Petros, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης
(-akis). This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.... [
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Petrutis m LithuanianDiminutive of masculine given names that start with
Petr- (such as
Petras and
Petronijus), since this name contains the masculine diminutive suffix
-utis.
Phalaris m Ancient GreekProbably derived from Greek φάλαρον
(phalaron), which was the name for a metal disc or boss that was worn as a military ornament on the breast. Phalaris was the name of a tyrant of Acragas (now Agrigento) in Sicily, who lived in the 6th century BC.
Phorkys m Greek MythologyMeaning uncertain. In Greek mythology, Phorkys was an old man ruling over the sea; later he was described as a god of the hidden dangers of the deep, a brother of
Nereus, and was depicted as a kind of merman.
Phrontis m & f Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun φροντίς
(phrontis) meaning "thought, care, attention", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb φρονέω
(phroneo) meaning "to think" as well as "to be minded"... [
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Phthisis m ObscureSimply from the English word meaning "wasting, consumption", ultimately from Greek φθίσις
(phthisis). A Phthisis Smith was born in England in 1915.
Polaris f & m Astronomy, Popular Culture, English (Modern, Rare)Derived from Latin
stella polaris, meaning "pole star". This is the proper Latin name of the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Minor, commonly called the North Star or Pole Star. It is borne by a character (real name Lorna Dane) in Marvel's
X-Men line of comics, created in 1968.
Prodromakis m GreekModern Greek diminutive of
Prodromos, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης
(-akis). This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.
Prylis m Greek MythologyMeans "dance in armour, armed dance" in Ancient Greek, referring to a kind of Cretan weapon-dance. This was the name of a prophet in Greek mythology, a demigod son of
Hermes and the Lesbian nymph
Issa.
Pyxis m AstronomyPyxis is a small and faint constellation in the southern sky. Abbreviated from
Pyxis Nautica, its name is Latin for a mariner's compass (contrasting with Circinus, which represents a draftsman's compasses)... [
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Quintilis m Late RomanDerived from Latin
Quintilis, which was the name of the fifth month in the ancient Roman calendar. The month ultimately derived its name from the Latin ordinal number
quintus meaning "fifth" (see
Quintus)... [
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Radgis m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name comes from Old High German
rât "counsel." 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... [
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Reis m & f Popular CultureMeaning unknown. It was first used in Final Fantasy Tactics, Reis is the lover of Beowulf and in order to protect him she gets herself turned into a Dragon and later when she is human again is called a Dragon Kin... [
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Rensis m AmericanGiven name of the American social psychologist Rensis Likert who developed the Likert scale questionnaires.
Rhijnvis m Dutch (Rare, Archaic)From the Old Germanic name
Reginwis, itself from the roots
regin "advice, counsel, decision" and
wīs "wise". Its spelling was influenced by the Dutch word for the river
Rhine (
Rhijn in the old spelling)... [
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Ricgis m GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from the Germanic element
rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." This element is also closely related to Celtic
rîg or
rix and Gothic
reiks, which all mean "king, ruler." 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... [
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Rodosthenis m Greek (Cypriot)Derived from Greek ῥόδον
(rhodon) meaning "rose" combined with Greek σθενος
(sthenos) meaning "vigour, strength".
Rotgis m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name comes from
hrôthi "fame." 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... [
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Roys m LiteratureName of a character in a book in the Roys Bedoys series.
Ruis m Dutch (Rare)Modern form of the medieval Dutch given name
Ruys or
Ruysch, of which the meaning is uncertain. It is theorized to be a diminutive or short form of masculine given names that contain the Germanic element
hruod meaning "fame".... [
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Ruweis m CopticApparently means "small head" in Coptic. This was the name of a Coptic saint from the 14th century AD.
Sagris m Arthurian CycleIn the Tristano Riccardiano and La Tavola Ritonda, a knight who, while visiting Mark’s court for healing, learned that Isolde had been abducted by Palamedes. He chased after them, but could not fight well because of his wounds, and was defeated.
Salnis m Latvian (Rare)Either derived from Latvian
salna "fost, frostiness" or from Latvian
salnis "roan (the color)".
Sandris m LatvianOriginally a short form of Aleksandrs, now used as a given name in its own right.
Scelmis m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Σκέλμις
(Skelmis). In Greek mythology this was the name of one of the Telchines, sea spirits (daemons) native to the island of Rhodes, who were killed by the gods when they turned to evil magic... [
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Sergis m Arthurian CycleSergis is the knight who informs Artegall of Irena's impending death in Book 5, Canto 11 of "The Faerie Queene".
Sheumais m ScotsScots adoption of the vocative case of
Seumas due to mistaking it for the nominative case.
Sideris m GreekTransferred used of the surname
Sideris or the reduced and altered form of the personal name
Isidoros (see
Isadore), altered by folk etymology as if derived from
sidero ‘iron’ (classical Greek
sideron), and hence regarded as an omen name: ‘may the child grow up to be as strong as iron’.
Simoeis m Greek MythologyThe name of the god of the river Simois, and taken from that river. Simoeis was a son of
Oceanus and
Tethys and as the father of Astyoche and Hieromneme.
Sodeys m PersianLikely a form of Sudais, meaning "sixth or one of six". This name is commonly given to the sixth child in a family. Based on the Arabic S-D-S root.... [
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Sosipolis m Greek MythologyA son of the goddess Eileithyia. From Ancient Greek
sôzô meaning "savior" and polis meaning "city".
Spyrakis m GreekModern Greek diminutive of
Spyros, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης
(-akis). This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.
Stannis m Literature, Popular CultureThe Name of a character in George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire novels, played by Stephen Dillane on the TV Show Game of Thrones.
Statis m Ancient OscanAn Oscan praenomen mostly used by the Samnites. Statius Gellius was a Samnite General. Later it was a Roman cognomen, and is attested by the Roman poets Publius Papinius Statius and Caecilius Statius.
Stefanakis m GreekModern Greek diminutive of
Stefanos, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης
(-akis). This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.
Stenis m Ancient GreekMeaning uncertain. Stenis Staius Metellus served as Meddix Tuticus (chief magistrate or high official) of a Samnite city around 130 BC.
Sturgis m LiteratureTransferred use of the surname
Sturgis. This was used as a masculine name by J. K. Rowling in her 'Harry Potter' series of books.
Sülemiş m Medieval TurkicMeans "dispatched an army" in Turkish, derived from
süle- meaning "to dispatch soldier/army" and
-miş, a past tense suffix. This was the name of the 7th Mamluk Sultan.
Tālivaldis m LatvianDerived from Latvian
tāls "far; far away" and
valdīt "to rule; to reign". Tālivaldis was a Latgalian elder, the ruler of Tālava, whose support for Albert of Riga and the German crusaders brought about his death at the hands of the native Baltic peoples.
Tallis m & f English (Rare)Transferred use of the surname
Tallis, which comes from the Old French
taillis, referring to a clearing of woodland.
Tanausis m GothicTanausis was a legendary king of the Goths, according to Jordanes's Getica (5.47). The 19th-century scholar Alfred von Gutschmid assigned his reign to 1323 BC - 1290 BC. According to the Getica, he was the Gothic king who halted the advance of the Egyptian armies of the Egyptian king Sesostris (whom Jordanes calls Vesosis)... [
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Thailais m Arthurian CycleUther Pendragon’s grandfather (and Arthur’s great-grandfather), as given by Prose Lancelot. He ruled the city of Clarence near South Wales, and “Clarence” was thus Arthur’s battle cry.
Thalis m Greek (Rare)Modern Greek form of
Thales. A known Greek bearer of this name is the former soccer player Thalis Tsirimokos (b. 1959).
Thamyris m & f Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyAs a masculine name, it belonged to a bard who claimed he could out-perform the Muses. When he lost the competition, they punished him by taking both his skill and his eye-sight away.... [
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Thanasakis m GreekModern Greek diminutive of
Thanasis, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης
(-akis). This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.
Theocharis m GreekMeans "grace of god", from Greek θεος
(theos) "god" and χαρις
(charis) "grace, kindness".
Theodorakis m GreekModern Greek diminutive of
Theodoros, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης
(-akis). This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.
Theognis m & f Ancient GreekVariant of
Theogenes. Bearers of this name include the Greek poet Theognis of Megara (6th century BC) and an Athenian tyrant from the 5th century BC.
Thespis m Ancient GreekMeans "divinely inspired, having words from god" in Ancient Greek, derived from θεός
(theos) meaning divine; god, deity" and a form of εἶπον
(eipon) meaning "to say, speak"... [
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Theudis m GothicTheudis was king of the Visigoths in Hispania from 531 to 548.
Thomakis m GreekModern Greek diminutive of
Thomas, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης
(-akis). This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.
Tialys m EnglishTialys is a chevalier in Philip Pullman's
His Dark Materials book series, first released in 1995.
Tirkiş m TurkmenFrom Persian ترکش (
tirkaš) meaning "quivver, arrowslit"
Tolys m LithuanianA diminutive form of several names beginning with the element "Tol-", including Tolmintas, Tolvydas, Tolvaišas. Relatively rare.... [
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Trellis m LiteratureThe name of the teenage Elvish prince from the "Amulet" series of graphic novels written by Kazu Kibuishi, the Japanese-American animator, writer, and artist.
Txais m & f HmongMeans "accept, receive" in Hmong Daw.
Uldis m LatvianOriginally a short form of
Ulrihs, now used as a given name in its own right. Latvian poet and playwright Rainis used this name on a character in his play
Pūt, vējini! (1913).
Uosis m Lithuanian, Folklore, Popular CultureDerived from the Lithuanian noun
uosis meaning "ash tree". In Lithuanian folklore and popular culture, Uosis is the name of one of the three sons of the titular character of the folk tale
Eglė žalčių karalienė, which translates to English as
Eglė, the Queen of Serpents.
Uvamokozis m & f LeponticName of a Lepontic man or woman mentioned on the Prestino stone, possibly its creator.... [
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Uvays m ChechenDerived from Arabic أويس
(uwais) meaning "wolf".
Uways m ArabicMeans "little wolf" from a diminutive of Arabic أوس
(ʿaws) meaning "wolf, jackal, wild dog".
Uys m AfrikaansTransferred use of the surname
Uys. The Uys family played a significant role in South African history during the nineteenth century and made distinguished contributions to South African culture, politics and sports during the course of the twentieth.
Vaidevutis m LithuanianThe first element of this name is derived from the adjective
vaidevis, which is a lithuanized form of the Old Prussian adjective
videvis meaning "aware, informed" as well as "known". The second element consists of the Lithuanian masculine diminutive suffix
-utis.... [
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Vakaris m LithuanianDerived from either the Lithuanian adjective
vakaris meaning "westerly" or the Lithuanian adjective
vakarinis meaning "evening", which is ultimately derived from the Lithuanian noun
vakaras meaning "evening"... [
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Valantis m GreekShort form of
Chrysovalantis. A known bearer of this name is the Greek soccer player Chrysovalantis "Valantis" Kozoronis (b. 1992).
Valaris m GothicValaris was a Gothic soldier who fought for the Ostrogoths against the Eastern Roman Empire in the Gothic War.
Valiş m ChuvashCombination of
Vali meaning "friend / close ally to God" and the suffix
-ş.