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This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the pattern is *on.
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Nachanon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai ณัฐชานนท์ (see Natchanon).
Nachshon m Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew (?), Yiddish (?)
Modern Hebrew transcription of Nahshon.
Nahshon m Biblical, Jewish, African American
From Ancient Hebrew נַחְשׁוֹן (naḥšôn) meaning "enchanter, diviner", itself from the word נָחַשׁ (nāḥaš) meaning "to whisper, to enchant".... [more]
Nailson m Portuguese (Brazilian)
Possibly a rhyming variant of Mailson or Ailson.
Naimjon m Uzbek
From naim meaning "tranquil, happy, at ease" and jon meaning "soul, life"
Naiton m Pictish
Naiton (Naiton in Bede) II.E. Pict mentioned in the Ulster annals -8th c.
Nakhon m Thai
Means "city, town" in Thai.
Nakon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Nakhon.
Namiton m & f Nahuatl
Possibly means "little spouse", from Nahuatl namictli "wife, husband, spouse" and the diminutive suffix -ton, in which case it was likely a nickname for a child.
Nam-joon m Korean
Variant transcription of Nam-jun.
Namon m English, Biblical
Possibly a variant of Naaman.
Nam-seon m & f Korean
variation of Namsun, means "city" and "first" other combinations can be made on the way of spelling the hanja.
Nam-Soon f & m Korean
Alternate transcription of Korean Hangul 남순 (see Nam-Sun).
Napoleón m Spanish
Spanish form of Napoleon.
Napoleyon m Walloon
Walloon form of Napoleon.
Narimon m Uzbek, Tajik
Uzbek and Tajik form of Nariman.
Naruephon m Thai
From Thai นฤ (narue) meaning "man, person" and พล (phon) meaning "force, strength, power".
Naruepon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai นฤพล (see Naruephon).
Naruphon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai นฤพล (see Naruephon).
Narupon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai นฤพล (see Naruephon).
Nashon m African American (Rare)
Likely a variant of the biblical name Nahshon (perhaps via Naashon, the spelling used in the King James Version).
Nashton m English (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Nash and the popular name suffix -ton.
Nason m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Nason.
Natalon m Arthurian Cycle, Literature
King of Syria who served Emperor Filimenis of Constantinople. He joined Filimenis in a brief war against Arthur.
Natchanon m Thai
From Thai ณัฐ (natcha) meaning "wise, intelligent, knowledgeable" and นนท์ (non) meaning "pleasure, joy".
Natthaphon m Thai
From Thai ณัฐ (nat) meaning "wise, intelligent, knowledgeable" and พล (phon) meaning "force, strength, power".
Naunton m English (Archaic)
Transferred use of either the surname Naunton or the place name Naunton.... [more]
Nausimedon m Greek Mythology
Nausimedon was the son of King Nauplius. He was the brother of Oeax and Palamedes.
Nawaphon m Thai
From Thai นว (nawa) meaning "nine" or "new" and พล (phon) meaning "force, strength, power".
Neilson m English (Rare)
Variant of Nelson, influenced by Neil.
Neón m Spanish
Spanish form of Neon.
Neon f & m Japanese
From Japanese 光 (ne) meaning "light", 夕 (ne) meaning "evening", 寧 (ne) meaning "rather, preferably, peaceful, quiet, tranquility", 希 (ne) meaning "hope, beg, request, rare", 弥 (ne) meaning "all the more, increasingly", 心 (ne) meaning "heart, soul, mind", 愛 (ne) meaning "love, affection", 明 (ne) meaning "bright, light", 永 (ne) meaning "eternity, long, lengthy", 碧 (ne) meaning "blue, green", 祈 (ne) meaning "pray, wish", 祢 (ne) or 禰 (ne) both meaning "ancestral shrine", 羽 (ne) meaning "feathers", 菜 (ne) meaning "vegetables, greens", 虹 (ne) meaning "rainbow", 輝 (ne) meaning "brightness", 錬 (ne) meaning "tempering, refine, drill, train, polish", 音 (ne) meaning "sound" or 願 (ne) meaning "petition, request, vow, wish, hope", 碧 (o) meaning "blue, green" combined with 音 (on) meaning "sound", 姫 (on) meaning "princess", 穏 (on) meaning "calm, quiet, moderation", 暖 (on) meaning "warmth", 遠 (on) meaning "distant, far", 恩 (on) meaning "grace, kindness, goodness, favor, mercy, blessing, benefit", 桜 (on) meaning "cherry blossom", 温 (on) meaning "warm", 織 (on) meaning "weave, fabric" or 苑 (on) meaning "garden, farm, park"... [more]
Neophron m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
The first element of this name is derived from Greek νέος (neos) meaning "young, youthful" as well as "new, fresh". The second element is derived from either the Greek noun φρόνις (phronis) meaning "prudence, wisdom" or the Greek verb φρονέω (phroneo) meaning "to think" as well as "to be minded"... [more]
Nephalion m Greek Mythology
Most likely derived from the Greek adjective νηφάλιος (nephalios), which literally means "without wine, holding no wine, unmixed with wine". It refers to abstinence from intoxicating wine (i.e. physical sobriety), so a more figurative meaning of the word would be "sober, clear-headed, temperate"... [more]
Nephon m Late Greek
Derived from the Greek noun νήφων (nephon) meaning "sober". This name was borne by two ecumenical patriarchs of Constantinople.
Nerón m Galician, Spanish
Galician and Spanish form of Nero 1.
Neron m Ancient Roman (Hellenized), Bosnian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Polish, Russian, Serbian, Ukrainian
Hellenized form of Nero 1 as well as the Bosnian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Polish, Russian, Serbian and Ukrainian form of the name.
Nhơn m Vietnamese
From Sino-Vietnamese 仁 (nhơn) meaning "compassionate".
Nicholson m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Nicholson.
Nickson m English
Transferred use of the surname Nickson.
Nicocreon m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Nikokreon. This was the name of a king of Salamis in Cyprus, who lived in the 4th century BC.
Nicon m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Moldovan, History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized and Romanian form of Nikon. Saint Nicon is a martyred Roman soldier who was serving in the East when he was converted to Christianity. Eventually he became a monk... [more]
Nicophon m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Nikophon. This was the name of an Athenian comic poet from the 4th century BC.
Nifon m Greek (Rare), Romanian (Rare), History (Ecclesiastical)
Modern Greek form of Nephon as well as the Romanian form of the name.
Nikesiphon m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is most likely derived from Greek νίκης (nikes) meaning "of victory", which is the genitive singular of the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory"... [more]
Nikokreon m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun κρέων (kreon) meaning "king" (also see Kreon).
Nikoleon m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun λέων (leon) meaning "lion".
Nikon m Thai
Means "group" or "populace" in Thai.
Nikophon m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun φωνή (phone) meaning "voice" as well as "sound, tone".
Nikson m Indonesian
Variant of Nixon.
Niktopolion m Russian (Archaic)
Russian form of Nikopolitianos through a Greek corruption of the name. This corruption was probably Νυκτοπολιων (Nyktopolion) or something close to it, which led to the name being associated with the night, as it closely resembles the Greek adjective νυκτιπόλος (nyktipolos) meaning "roaming by night".... [more]
Nilammon m Late Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)
Possibly means "the son of my people from the Nile" or means "Amon of the Nile". Used by an Egyptian saint.
Nion m & f English
Possibly from the Irish name of the fifth letter of the Ogham alphabet, an Early Medieval alphabet used to write the early Irish language and later the Old Irish language.
Niphon m Thai
Means "writing, composition" in Thai.
Nipon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Niphon.
Nithiphon m Thai
From Thai นิธิ (nithi) meaning "treasure" and พล (phon) meaning "force, strength, power".
Niuton m Georgian (Rare)
Georgian form of Newton.
Nixxon m Obscure (Modern)
Variant of Nixon. Nixxon was given to 18 boys in 2017 according to the SSA.
Nobphon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai นพพล (see Nopphon).
Nobpon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai นพพล (see Nopphon).
Nomion m Greek Mythology
Most likely derived from the Greek noun νόμος (nomos) meaning "usage, custom, law, ordinance" (also see Eunomia). However, a derivation from the Greek noun νομός (nomos) meaning "place of pasturage" as well as "dwelling place" is also quite possible... [more]
Non m & f Thai
Means "pleasure, delight" in Thai.
Nopadon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Nopphadon.
Nophadon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Nopphadon.
Noppadon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Nopphadon.
Nopphadon m Thai
From Thai นพ (nop) meaning "nine" and ดล (don) meaning "level, layer, tier".
Nopphon m Thai
From Thai นพพล (nopphon) referring to an ancient method of counting numbers, itself derived from นพ (nop) meaning "nine" and พล (phon) meaning "force, strength, power".
Noppon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai นพพล (see Nopphon).
Norson m & f Mongolian
Mongolian form of the Tibetan name Norzang. Coincides with the Mongolian adjective норсон (norson) meaning "wet, sodden".
Northalion m Romani
Possibly a Romani form of place name Northampton.
Nosirjon m Uzbek, Tajik
From the given name Nosir combined with Persian جان (jān) meaning "soul, life".
Noson m Jewish (Russified), Yiddish (Russified)
Yiddish form of Nathan, which appears to be mostly used by Ashkenazi Jews.
Nozimjon m Tajik, Uzbek
From the given name Nozim and Persian جان (jān) meaning "soul, life".
Nubon m Filipino
Transferred use of the surname Nubon.
Nugoon m Thai, Lao
Nu "person of"... [more]
Nuon m & f Khmer
Nuradin-Pridon m Literature
Combination of Nuradin and Pridon. In Georgian literature, Nuradin-Pridon is the name of the king of Mulghazanzar in the 12th-century epic poem The Knight in the Panther's Skin written by the Georgian poet Shota Rustaveli.
Nwython m Arthurian Cycle
Father of Arthur’s warriors Gwystyl, Rhun, Llwydeu, and Kinlith.
Nykon m Ukrainian (Rare)
Ukrainian form of Nikon.
Nyxon m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Nixon. According to the SSA, Nyxon was given to 16 boys in 2018.
Ocheon m Korean
From Sino-Korean 五 (oh) meaning "five" and 天 "sky, heaven; god, celestial" or Sino-Korean 천 meaning thousand.
Ocridion m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Okridion. In Greek mythology, Ocridion is the name of a mortal man who was engaged to Cydippe before she was stolen from him by her uncle Cercaphus.
Odilón m Spanish (Latin American)
Spanish form of Odilo and/or Odilon.
Odion m Western African, Esan
Means "the elder twin" in Esan.
Odón m Galician
Galician form of Otto.
Odon m Polish (Rare)
Variant of Odo.
Odon m & f Mongolian
Means "starlit, stellar" or "medal, order" in Mongolian, ultimately from од (od) meaning "star".
Odylon m Polish (Rare), French (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Polish form of Odilon as well as a French and Brazilian Portuguese variant spelling of Odilon.
Oenopion m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Oinopion. In Greek mythology, Oenopion was a king of the island of Chios.
Ofíon m Portuguese
Portuguese form of Ophion.
Ofión m Spanish
Spanish form of Ophion.
O'g'lon m Uzbek
Means "brave young man" in Uzbek, also an epithet denoting royal lineage or being a descendant of Genghis Khan.
Oinopion m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective οἰνωπός (oinopos) meaning "wine-coloured, wine-dark" as well as "wine-coloured in complexion" or "ruddy-complexioned". The word is ultimately derived from the Greek noun οινος (oinos) meaning "wine"... [more]
Okon m Efik
Means "born at night" in Efik.
Okridion m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ὀκρίδες (okrides), which is the plural form of Greek ὄκρις (okris) meaning "peak, point" (which is often in reference to a mountain top). Also compare the Greek adjective ὀκριοειδής (okrioeides) meaning "rugged, jagged".
Òktawión m Kashubian
Kashubian form of Octavian.
Olimjon m Uzbek, Tajik
Uzbek and Tajik form of Alimjan.
Olofsson m American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Olofsson.
Olson m English (Modern)
Transferred use of the surname Olson.
Oltjon m Albanian
Variant of Oltion.
Oluwasojon m Yoruba
Meaning of Oluwasojon... [more]
Omarion m African American
Elaborated form of Omar 1.
Omnebon m Medieval Italian
From Latin Omnebonus, composed of Latin omne meaning "every, all" and Latin bonus "good".
Omobon m Basque
Basque form of Homobono.
Omtoon m Yakut
Variant Yakut form of Anton.
Ôn m & f Chinese (Hakka)
Hakka Chinese form of An 1.
Ôn m Vietnamese
From Sino-Vietnamese 溫 (ôn) meaning "lukewarm" or 㝧 (ôn) meaning "steady, firm, secure".
On m & f Hebrew (Rare), Biblical
On is the son of Peleth, of the Tribe of Reuben was a participant in Korah’s rebellion against Moses according to Numbers 16:1... [more]
On m & f Korean
On means "100" in Korean. Also, hanjas like 溫(on) meaning "warm, hot" or 穩(on) meaning "comfortable" can make this name.
Onon m & f Mongolian
Derived from the Onon River, which runs through Mongolia and Russia.
Onton m Mordvin
Mordvin form of Anton.
Ontonagon f & m Ojibwe
Located in the state of Michigan, this Upper Peninsula county, which features the Porcupine Mountains, is named after the Ontonagon River. The name is said to be derived from an Ojibwe language word Nondon-organ, meaning "hunting river"... [more]
Onyakopon m Akan
Onyakopon is the God of the Akan people of Ghana. The name means "he who knows and sees everything" and "omniscient, omnipotent sky god" in the Akan language. ... [more]
Öökhön m & f Mongolian (Rare)
Means "oily, fatty" in Mongolian, from өөх (öökh) meaning "fat, grease".
Ophelion m Ancient Greek, English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Derived from the Greek noun ὠφέλεια (opheleia) meaning "help, aid" as well as "profit, benefit", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb ὠφελέω (opheleo) meaning "to help, to aid"... [more]
Ophion m Greek Mythology
Diminutive form of Ophios, as this name contains the Greek diminutive suffix -ιων (-ion). In Greek mythology, Ophion was a titan who ruled Olympus together with Eurynome until the two were (forcibly) replaced by Cronus and Rhea.
Orison m English (Rare, Archaic)
Directly taken from the archaic word meaning "prayer", which is derived from Anglo-Norman oreison and ultimately from Latin oro (via Latin oratio) "to beg; to beseech".... [more]
O'rmon m Uzbek
Means "forest" in Uzbek.
Ornytion m Greek Mythology
Diminutive form of Ornytos, as this name contains the Greek diminutive suffix -ιων (-ion). In Greek mythology, Ornytion was the name of the father of Phocus and Thoas.
Oromedon m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ὤρα (ora) meaning "care, concern" and μέδων (medon) meaning "ruler" (see medomai).
Oron m Hebrew (Rare)
Uranus.... [more]
O'rozjon m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek o'roz meaning "hope" and jon meaning "spirit, soul".
Orton m English
Transferred use of the surname Orton.
Orvoloson m Literature (Italianized)
The equivalent of Marvolo in the Italian version of the Harry Potter novels. In the new reprintings it was replaced with the original name, as were most of the other characters' names... [more]
Oryon m English (British, Modern, Rare), Welsh (Modern, Rare)
Variant and possible welsh spelling of the name Orion.
Osorkon m Ancient Egyptian
From Egyptian wsr-kn, of uncertain etymology. It could be of Libyan origin, or it could derive from Egyptian wsr "mighty, powerful" or the name of the god Osiris... [more]
O'tajon m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek o'ta meaning "exceeding, extremely" and jon meaning "spirit, soul".
Othon m Greek, German (Hellenized)
Greek form of Otto, used by the first modern king of Greece, who was born Prince Otto of Bavaria.
Otón m Spanish (Archaic), Galician (Archaic)
Spanish and Galician form of Otto.
Oton m Croatian (Rare), Slovene (Rare), Provençal, Piedmontese
Provençal, Piedmontese, Croatian and Slovene form of Otto.
Oton m Nahuatl, Indigenous American, New World Mythology
The name of a legendary first leader of the Otomi people of central Mexico, who supposedly gave the tribe his name. This is unlikely, as the demonym derives from Nahuatl otomitl.
Ottón m Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Spanish variant of Otón influenced in its orthography by Otto.
Overton m American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Overton.
O'zjon m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek o'z meaning "oneself" and jon meaning "soul, spirit".
Ozon m German (Modern, Rare)
Ozon is the German word for ozone, the gas occurring in the high atmosphere and protecting against too much of UV radiation from the sun.... [more]
Pacificación f & m Spanish, Filipino
Means "pacification, creating peace" in Spanish.
Paddington m Literature, African
Transferred use of the surname Paddington.
Paeëon m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Paieon, which is the Epic Greek form of Paian. Paian or Paean was the physician of the gods in Greek mythology.
Paeon m Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Paeon or Paion was a son of Poseidon.
Pahlavon m Tajik (Rare), Uzbek
Tajik and Uzbek form of the medieval Persian name Pahlavan, which was derived from the Persian noun پهلوان (pahlavan) meaning "hero, paladin, champion".... [more]
Paiboon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai ไพบูลย์ (see Phaibun).
Paimon m & f Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend, Popular Culture
Likely derived from Hebrew פַּעֲמוֹן (pa'amon) meaning "bell", referencing a tinkling sound. This is the name of a spirit mentioned in early grimoires (notably including The Lesser Key of Solomon), who was one of the Kings of Hell and formerly a dominion (a type of angel)... [more]
Paithoon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai ไพฑูรย์ (see Phaithun).
Paiton f & m English (Modern)
Variant of Peyton.
Paitoon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Phaithun.
Pakon m Thai
Means "story, book, scripture, composition" in Thai.
Palaechthon m Greek Mythology
Palaechthon was the son of Gaea and the father of Pelasgus, king of Argos.
Palaemon m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Palaimon. This name was borne by several characters in Greek mythology.... [more]
Palaimon m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek verb παλαιμονέω (palaimoneo) meaning "to wrestle, to fight", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb παλαίω (palaio) meaning "to wrestle"... [more]
Paldon m & f Tibetan
Meaning unknown.
Palemón m Spanish (Latin American)
Spanish form of Palaimon via its latinized form Palaemon.
Panchaphon m Thai
From Thai ปัญจ (pancha) meaning "five" and พล (phon) meaning "force, strength, power".
Pandion m Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, this is the name of several kings and heroes.
Pantalaimon m Literature
Form of Panteleimon used by Philip Pullman in his series of children's fantasy novels 'His Dark Materials' (1995-2000). Lyra's dæmon, Pantalaimon appears in the 2007 film adaption of the first book, 'The Golden Compass'.
Pantaleón m Spanish (Rare), Galician (Rare)
Spanish and Galician form of Pantaleon.
Panteleon m German (Bessarabian)
Bessarabian German form of Pantaleon.
Pantoleon m Greek (Rare)
Modern Greek form of Pantaleon.
Paradon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai ภราดร (see Pharadon).
Parfyon m Literature
Possibly a form of Parfeniy. This is the given name of the antagonist in Dostoevsky's 'The Idiot' (1868-9).
Parmenion m Ancient Greek, History
Diminutive form of Parmenon, as this name contains the Greek diminutive suffix -ιων (-ion). Parmenion was the name of a Macedonian general from the 4th century BC, who had been in the service of Philip II of Macedon and Alexander the Great.
Parmenon m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek verb παρμένω (parmeno), which is a poetic form of the Greek verb παραμένω (parameno) meaning "to stay beside" or "to stand fast, to stand one's ground"... [more]
Parson m English
Transferred from the surname Parson which came from the title meaning rector or viscar.
Partaón m Spanish (Rare)
Spanish form of Parthaon.
Parthaon m Greek Mythology
Possibly related to Greek πέρθω (pertho) meaning "to destroy". This was the name of a Calydonian king, father to Oeneus and Agrius.
Parvizjon m Uzbek, Tajik
From the given name Parviz combined with jon meaning "soul, life".
Pasión f & m Spanish
Means "passion" in Spanish, referring to the Passion of Jesus Christ.... [more]
Pasiphon m Ancient Greek
Means "voice of all", derived from Greek πᾶς (pas) meaning "all, for all, of all" combined with Greek φωνη (phone) meaning "voice".
Passarion m History (Ecclesiastical), Late Greek, Russian (Archaic)
Meaning and origin uncertain. It might possibly be derived from the Greek noun πασσάριος (passarios) meaning "cross" or even from Πασσαρών (Passaron), a city in the region of Epirus in ancient Greece.... [more]
Paterson m English (Rare), Scottish (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Paterson.
Paton m Manx (Archaic)
Diminutive of Patrick.
Patsakon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Phatsakon.
Patson m Pashto
Means "uprising" or "self-defence" in Pashto.
Pattarapon m & f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai ภัทรพล or ภัทรพร (see Phattharaphon).
Patterson m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Patterson.
Paxson m English
Transferred use of the surname Paxson.
Paymon m Persian
Variant of Peyman.
Payon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Phayon.
Payson m & f English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Payson.
Pearson m English (American, Modern)
Transferred from the surname Pearson.
Peeraphon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Phiraphon.
Peerapon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Phiraphon.
Peiron m Gascon
Diminutive of Pèir.
Peithon m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek verb πείθω (peitho) meaning "to persuade, to convince" as well as "to obey, to yield to" and "to believe, to trust (in)". This name is not to be confused with Python.... [more]
Pelagon m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek masculine name meaning "of the ocean".
Pemberton m English
Transferred use of the surname Pemberton.
Pendleton m English
Transferred use of the surname Pendleton.
Pendragon m Arthurian Cycle
Transferred use of the surname Pendragon.... [more]
Peniston m English (British, Archaic)
Transferred use of the surname Peniston.... [more]
Pennington m & f English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Pennington.
Peperramón m Spanish
Combination of Pepe and Ramón, used as a diminutive of the compound name José Ramón.
Perfection m & f English (Rare), English (African, Rare), African American (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
From the word perfection, referring to the quality or state of being perfect or complete.
Periphron m Greek Mythology
The first element of this name is derived from Greek περί (peri) meaning "around, near, surrounding". The second element is derived from either the Greek noun φρόνις (phronis) meaning "prudence, wisdom" or the Greek verb φρονέω (phroneo) meaning "to think" as well as "to be minded"... [more]
Persecution m English (Puritan)
Meaning, "hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of race or political or religious beliefs."
Persimmon m & f English (Rare)
From the name of the Persimmon, a brightly colored fruit. The word persimmon is derived from Powhatan, an Algonquian language of the eastern United States, meaning "a dry fruit".... [more]
Persson m & f German
Likely from the common Swedish surname Persson and/or the word person (German: Person), which is used as a gender neutral title by some nonbinary people.
Peterson m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Peterson.
Phaedon m Greek, Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Variant latinization of Phaidon, as well as a modern transcription. (Its proper latinized form is Phaedo.)
Phaëthon m Greek Mythology
the son of Helios
Phaethon m Greek
From Greek meaning "Shining one". Phaethon was the son of the sun god Helios, who asked to drive the celestial chariot that drove the sun across the sky. After losing control, Zeus killed him with a lightning strike.
Phaiboon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai ไพบูลย์ (see Phaibun).
Phaidon m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun φάος (phaos) meaning "light", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb φαίνω (phaino) meaning "to shine" as well as "to show, to appear". Also compare the related names Phaedra and Pasiphaë.... [more]
Phainon m Greek Mythology
The name of a mythological celestial deity, the god of either Saturn or the planet Jupiter. The name is ultimately derived from the root φαινω (phaino) meaning "shining".
Phaithoon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai ไพฑูรย์ (see Phaithun).
Phaitoon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Phaithun.
Phaon m Ancient Greek
Name of a boatman of Lesbos in Greek Mythology.
Pharadon m Thai
Means "brother" in Thai.
Pharazôn m Literature
Derived from the Adûnaic word pharaz, meaning "gold". In The Silmarillion, Ar-Pharazôn (King Pharazôn) was the name of the last king of Númenor and the husband and usurper of Miriel... [more]
Phassakon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Phatsakon.
Phatcharaphon m Thai
From Thai พัชร (phatchara) meaning "diamond" and พล (phon) meaning "force, strength, power".
Phatsakon m Thai
Means "sun" in Thai.
Phatson f & m Thai
Means "light, radiance" in Thai.
Phattharaphon m & f Thai
From Thai ภัทร (phatthara) meaning "good, prosperous, excellent" combined with พล (phon) meaning "force, strength, power" or พร (phon) meaning "blessing"... [more]
Phattharapon m & f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai ภัทรพล or ภัทรพร (see Phattharaphon).
Phayon m Thai
Means "(acting) magically, automatically" or "clarified, explained" in Thai.
Phedon m Arthurian Cycle
A character in "The Faerie Queene" by Edmund Spenser.
Pheeraphon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Phiraphon.
Pheerapon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Phiraphon.
Philaemon m Ancient Greek
Variant of the name Philemon.
Philippon m Arthurian Cycle
King of England and father of Meliadice. He was succeeded by his son-in-law, Cleriadus.
Phillemon m English (African), Southern African
Variant of Philemon. This form of the name appears to be used in southern Africa.
Phimon f & m Thai
Means "stainless, flawless, pure" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit विमल (vimala).
Phiraphon m Thai
From Thai พีร (phira) meaning "brave, courageous, warrior" and พล (phon) meaning "force, strength, power".
Phirapon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Phiraphon.
Phlegon m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology, Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Essentially means "burning, aflame, inflamed, fiery", since it is derived from the Greek verb φλέγω (phlego) meaning "to burn (up), to inflame". A known bearer of this name was Phlegon of Tralles (2nd century AD), a Greek writer and freedman of the Roman emperor Hadrian.... [more]
Phocion m History
Most likely derived from Greek φώκη (phoke), meaning "seal", referring to the animal. This name was borne by an Athenian politician who was also known as a subject of one of Plutarch's Parallel Lives.
Phokion m Ancient Greek
Greek form of Phocion.
Phongsakon m Thai
Means "ancestor, forefather" in Thai.
Phormion m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun φορμίον (phormion) meaning "small mat, small basket" as well as "straw covering". The word is ultimately derived from the Greek noun φορμός (phormos) meaning "basket, wicker basket, mat", which itself is closely related to the Greek verb φορεω (phoreo) meaning "to carry, to bear"... [more]
Photon m Greek
Comes from the elementary particle that transmits light. From the Ancient Greek phos.
Phronton m Late Greek
Derived from the Greek verb φροντίζω (phrontizo) meaning "to take care of, to attend to" as well as "to consider, to reflect, to take thought", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb φρονέω (phroneo) meaning "to think" as well as "to be minded"... [more]
Phuwadon m Thai
Means "earth, land" in Thai.
Phyllon m Obscure
From Greek φύλλον (phyllon) "leaf", perhaps intended to be a masculine form of Phyllis. This name was used by Dutch model Doutzen Kroes for her son born 2011.
Pidgeon m & f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Archaic form of pigeon, a bird, inherited from Middle English pygeoun, borrowed from Old French pyjon, inherited from Late Latin pīpiōnem “chirping bird”, derived from Latin pīpiāre “chirp”... [more]
Pierson m English (American, Modern)
Transferred use of the surname Pierson.
Pilimon m Georgian (Rare)
Georgian form of Philemon via its modern Greek transcription Filimon.
Pimon f & m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai พิมล (see Phimon).
Pinkerton m & f English
Transferred use of surname Pinkerton
Pinon m Shipibo-Conibo
From the Shipibo pino meaning "hummingbird" and the genitive suffix -n.
Piraphon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Phiraphon.
Pirapon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Phiraphon.
Piron m Mormon
A name found on the plates from the Brewer Cave and translated by a Native American. The short history told of a man named Piron who sailed across the sea. Mormon archaeologists associate this name with Jared from the Book of Mormon.
Pironkon m African
A word for pig from the Maroon people. Derived from the term 'a rasher of bacon'.
Piyaphon m Thai
From Thai ปิย (piya) meaning "dear, beloved" and พล (phon) meaning "force, strength, power".
Piyapon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai ปิยพล (see Piyaphon).
Platón m Galician, Spanish
Galician and Spanish form of Plato.
Platoon m Dutch (Rare)
Dutch form of Platon.
Ploon f & m Dutch (Rare)
Short form of Apollonia (feminine) and Apollonius (masculine). Also see the related name Pleun.... [more]
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