This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and a substring is rr.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Khalifaturrahman m IndonesianComes from خليفة الرحمٰن (
khalifah al-rahman) meaning “representative of the Compassionate” in Arabic
Kyrre m NorwegianModern form of
Kyrri. A notable bearer is Norwegian DJ and music producer Kygo (Kyrre Gørvell-Dahll, b. 1991).
Lofarr m Old Norse, Norse MythologyDerived from
lof ("permission; paean of praise") and
herr ("army"). This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Lugal-irra m Near Eastern MythologyPossibly means "mighty lord", deriving in part from the Sumerian element 𒈗 (
lugal), meaning "king, owner, master". Name borne by Mespotamian god who, along with his twin brother
Meslamta-ea, was thought of as a guardian of doorways... [
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Marrien m Arthurian Cycle, LiteratureMarrien is a wise an benevolent figure who lives in the Valley of Marvels and is revered by the humans who live nearby. Marrien is described as having the upper body of a man and the lower body of a horse, and he is known for his knowledge of herbs and medicine.... [
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Marroch m Arthurian CycleA heathen king who attacked a queen named Ysope. He was defeated by Arthur and Sir Wigamur.
Marrok m Arthurian Cycle, LiteratureA werewolf knight. In Le Morte d’Arthur of Thomas Malory, Marrok is depicted as a loyal knight of Arthur who fights alongside him in the final battle against Mordred. During the battle, Mordred engages Marrok in combat and ultimately kills him
Maurr m Old NorseOld Norse byname, from Old Norse
maurr meaning "ant".
Merric m English (Rare)Variant of
Merrick. It was used by the author Tamora Pierce for a character in her 'Protector of the Small' fantasy series.
Merrin f & m CornishAlthough the exact origin and meaning of this name are unknown, many modern-day academics believe this name to be the (possibly Anglicized) Cornish form of
Morien.... [
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Merripen m RomaniRomani name of uncertain origin and meaning. It might be derived from Romani
miripen "manner; fashion" or else from Romani
meriben or
merapen meaning "death".
Mirre f & m Dutch, Flemish (Rare)Derived from the Dutch noun
mirre meaning "myrrh". Originally, this given name was probably given in reference to
goud, wierook en mirre meaning "gold, frankincense and myrrh", the gifts that the Three Magi bestowed upon the newborn
Jesus.... [
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Monserrate m & f SpanishSpanish form of
Montserrat, usually taken from from the title of the Virgin Mary,
Nuestra Señora de Monserrate, the patron saint of Orihuela in the Province of Alicante in Spain.
Muharram m ArabicMeans "forbidden" in Arabic, derived from the word حَرَّمَ
(harrama) meaning "to forbid". This is the name of the first month of the Islamic calendar, so named because warfare is forbidden during this month.
Muharrem m Turkish, AlbanianDerived from Arabic مُحَرَّم
(muḥarram) meaning "forbidden". This is the name of the first month in the Islamic calendar, so named because it is unlawful to fight during this month.
Mukarram m & f Arabic, Urdu, UzbekMeans "honoured, venerated, exalted" in Arabic, from the root كرم
(karrama) meaning "to honour, to exalt". As an Uzbek name it is solely feminine.
Murrell m American (South, Rare)George Murrell Smith Jr. is an American politician and the 61st Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives.
Musarrat f & m UrduFrom Persian مسرت
(musarat) meaning "joy, delight, pleasure".
Musharraf m Arabic, Urdu, BengaliMeans "honoured, honourable" in Arabic, from the root شرف
(sharrafa) meaning "to make noble, to elevate, to honour".
Mylvoirrey m Manx (Archaic)Derived from the Gaelic name element
máel / mal / maol "tonsured, shorn; (and by extension) disciple, devotee" and the given name
Moirrey with the intended meaning of "devotee of the Virgin
Mary" (since the names of saints were considered too holy for everyday use, they were usually prefixed until the 17th century).... [
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Næfgæirr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
nef "nostril, nose" and
geirr "spear".
Nórr m Old Norse, Norse MythologyDerived from Old Norse
norðr "north". In Norse mythology Nórr (also called Nór or Nori) was the son of
Þorri, and the founder of Norway.
Ormgæirr m Old NorseOld Norse combination of
ormr 'snake, serpent' and
geirr 'spear'.
Orri m Old Norse, IcelandicOld West Norse byname meaning "black grouse", a type of game bird (Lyrurus tetrix).
Orribes m Arthurian CycleIn Spanish romance, a giant who wrought havoc in Britain, before being killed by Tristan the Younger.
Orry m ManxVariant and Anglicization of
Gorry.
Godred Crovan or "King Orry" is an important figure in Manx folklore, surviving in folk songs and local legends... [
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Óðinkárr m Old NorseFrom Old Danish
othinkar/othankar meaning "easily furious, raging" or a combination of
óðr "inspiration, rage, frenzy" and
kárr "curly-haired" or "obstinate; reluctant".
Øyarr m Old NorseOld Norse combination of
ey "island" or "good fortune" and
herr "army".
Øygæirr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
ey "island" and
geirr "spear".
Parrish m English"Parrish" is a novel by Mildred Savage that was published in 1958.
Perrie f & m English (Rare)Variant of
Perry and
Perri. It can also be used as a diminutive of names that begin with Per- and have the 'per' sound within the name and at the ending of the name... [
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Ráðgeirr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
ráð "advise, counsel, decision" and
geirr "spear".
Sanduarri m Ancient Near EasternMeans "
Šanta will help". Name borne by a king of the kingdoms of Kundu (which has been tentatively linked with the city of Anzarbus), and Sissu (the location of which is uncertain but is likely in one of the southern provinces of Turkey).
Sarrojboy m UzbekDerived from the Uzbek
sarroj meaning "being a saddler" and
boy meaning "rich, wealthy".
Šarruma m Near Eastern MythologyMeaning "king of the mountains". Šarruma or Sharruma is originally a Hurrian god who was adopted into the Hittite pantheon.
Sciarra m Medieval ItalianDerived from Sicilian
sciarra meaning "fight, brawl" as well as "quarrel, dispute", which is ultimately of Arabic origin.
Sherrell f & m EnglishVariant of
Cheryl. As a masculine it can occasionally be transferred from the English surname Sherrell.
Sherrinford m EnglishOriginal name of Sherlock Holmes. Sherringford was originally paired with the last name 'Hope'. It was then changed to Sherrinford Holmes, this was then discarded for Sherlock Holmes. It is now used to refer to the proposed elder brother of Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes.
Sherrod m EnglishVariant of
Sherrard. Americanized form of French Cherot 'wagoner' (see Shero). This is the name of Ohio senator Sherrod Brown, as well as football figure Sherrod Martin.
Siggæirr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
sigr meaning "victory" and
geirr meaning "spear".
Skorargeirr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
skor "precipice", "rift in a rock", "score", "notch", "incision" and
geirr "spears".
Sneferre m Ancient EgyptianPossibly from Egyptian
snfr-rꜥ, perhaps meaning "Ra has made me beautiful", from Egyptian
snfr "to make beautiful", a derivative of
nfr "beautiful, good" combined with the Egyptian God
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Sorrell m English (Rare)Transferred use of the surname
Sorrell. The most notable bearer is the actor Sorrell
Booke (1930-1994) best known for playing the corrupt local functionary Boss Hogg on the American television series 'The Dukes of Hazzard' (1979-1985).
Starry f & m EnglishFrom the English word
starry, "abounding with stars".
Sǽþórr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
sær "sea" and
þórr "thunder" or a combination of
sær "sea" and
Þórir.
Tarr m Old NorseFrom Old Norse
*tarr, found in Old Norse
svíntarr meaning "boar".
Taufiqurrahman m IndonesianDerived from Arabic توفيق الرحمن
(tawfīq al-raḥmān) meaning "success of the merciful", from توفيق
(tawfīq) meaning "success, good fortune" and رحمن
(raḥmān) meaning "merciful".
Terrain m English (Rare)Means "open road" in English. Derived from the English-speaking word used to describe what road or ground you drive or walk on.
Terramer m LiteratureIn medieval German literature, Terramer is the name of a heathen king from the epic poem
Willehalm (13th century) written by the German poet Wolfram von Eschenbach (died around 1220). He was based on
Desramé, a Saracen king from the French epic poem
Aliscans (12th century), which was the main source of inspiration for
Willehalm.... [
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Þjóstarr m Old NorseAn Ancient Scandinavian with the combination of
þjóstr "anger, fury" and
herr "army".
Þórgæirr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
þórr "thunder" and
geirr "spear".
Þórmarr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
þórr "thunder" and
mærr "famous".
Þorri m Norse Mythology, IcelandicMeans "dry one". This was the name of an Old Norse month, lasting from the middle of January to the middle of February. In Norse mythology Þorri was King of Kvenland (modern-day Norrbotten in Sweden and Pohjanmaa in Finland), the son of
Snær and brother of
Mjǫll,
Fǫnn and
Drífa... [
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