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Ezzy f English
English diminutive of the Spanish name Esmeralda.
Markian m Bulgarian, Russian, German, Slovak, Ukrainian
Form of Marcianus in various languages.
Chicka m English (Australian, Rare)
Variant of Chick or a nickname for Charles.
Willielmus m Medieval English (Latinized), Anglo-Norman (Latinized)
A medieval latinized form of Willehelm (see William).
Fearadhach m Irish
It means "manly".
Ierne f English (Rare)
Anglicized form of Eireann (compare Erin, Ériu). This was the middle name of Dolly Wilde (1895-1941), niece of the Irish writer Oscar Wilde.
Zhane m & f Popular Culture, English (Rare), African American (Modern)
Variant of Zane 1. This was the name of the Silver Ranger in the TV series 'Power Rangers in Space'.
Renz m Medieval German, German (Rare, Archaic)
Hypochoristic form of names containing the name element ragin "advice" like Reinhard.
Oringle m Arthurian Cycle
Count of the town of Limors in Chrétien’s Erec.... [more]
Vithimiris m Gothic
Vithimiris was a king of the Greuthungi, ruling for some unspecified time in the area of present-day southern Ukraine. He succeeded to Ermanaric, meaning that he probably reigned in 376. Ammianus Marcellinus, the only known source on him, states that after Ermanaric´s death he tried to resist the Alani, who were allied with the Huns, with the help of other Huns hired as mercenaries... [more]
Mocius m Late Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Mokios. This was the name of a saint from the 3rd century AD.
Okka f East Frisian
Shortened form of dithematic names starting with the name element od "heritage, wealth".
Novius m Ancient Roman
Oscan praenomen as well as a Roman nomen gentile. The latter is derived from the Oscan praenomen, but is often mistakenly thought to come from the Latin adjective novus meaning "new, fresh, young".... [more]
Maguelonne f French (Rare), Occitan (Gallicized), Guernésiais
Gallicized and Guernésiais form of Occitan Magalona.
Neasa f Romansh (Archaic)
Variant of Nesa, traditionally found in central Grisons.
Hughoc m Scots
Scots diminutive of Hugh.
Amryn f & m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Possibly an invented name based on names such as Camryn and Emryn.
Channon f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Shannon.
Xavièr m Lengadocian, Gascon
Languedocian and Gascon form of Xavier.
Jolette f English, Afrikaans
Likely a combination of the name Jo and the suffix -lette.
Pernatte f French (Archaic)
Archaic feminine diminutive of Pierre.
Dacey f & m English (American)
Possibly from the Irish word Déiseach, translating to “from the south". A famous bearer of this name is Dacey Cash
Barthena f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Parthena. Also compare Bartina, which is similar in appearance and sound but has a different etymology.
Winibert m Germanic, German
Means "bright friend", derived from Old High German wini "friend" combined with Old High German beraht "bright."
Amimona f Greek Mythology
Romanian form of Amymone.
Pot m History
Used as a nom de guerre by Cambodian communist dictator Pol Pot (1925-1998; born Saloth Sâr), in which case it is derived from French politique potentielle, meaning "potential politics".
Bilena f English
English variant of Bilina.
Anko m West Frisian
Diminutive of Ane 2.
Bryher f English (British, Rare), Cornish
From the name of an island off the southwestern coast of Cornwall, one of the Isles of Scilly. This was adopted as a pen name by the English novelist Annie Winifred Ellerman (1894-1983).
Hetta f English (British), South African
Hetta is a nickname for Henrietta although it is used on its own as well.
Alexien m French
French form of Alexian.
Tremer m Breton
Variant of Tremeur.
Thingwin m Germanic
The first element of this Germanic name is derived from Anglo-Saxon thing, which can have several meanings: "thing," "cause," "gathering" or "council." As such, thing is related to Old High German dingôn "to judge, to condemn" and dingjan "to hope." The second element in this name comes from Old High German wini "friend."
Shain m English (Rare)
Variant of Shane or transferred use of surname Shain
Northrup m English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Transferred use of the surname Northrup.
Orva f & m English (Archaic)
Originally a feminine form of Orville, but sometimes used as a masculine name, possibly influenced by Alva 2.
Sichelgaita f Lombardic
Possibly derived from Old High German sigu "victory" and Langobardic gaida "sharp point (of a spear)". This was the name of a medieval duchess of Apulia (now part of Italy) and warrior.
Isos m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective ἴσος (isos) meaning "equal".
Amaracus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Amaracus is a young cypriot boy who transformed into a marjoram plant in Greek mythology.
Callistrate m History (Gallicized)
French form of Callistratus (see Kallistrate).
Mahol m Biblical
Meaning "dance," the father of four sons 1st Kings 4:31 who were inferior in wisdom only to Solomon.
Hansheiri m German (Swiss)
Contraction of Hans and Heiri.
Sheehan m & f English (Modern)
Transferred use of the surname Sheehan.
Dim m Russian, Romani, Bashkir
Diminutive of Dimitri.
Hubbard m English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Transferred use of the surname Hubbard, itself derived from Hubert.
Quentine f French (Archaic), French (Quebec, Archaic)
French form of Quintina. Also compare the masculine counterpart Quentin.
Caledonia f English (Rare)
From the Latin name of Scotland, itself derived from Caledones, the Latin name of a tribe that inhabited the region during the Roman era, which is of unknown origin, though it may possibly come from Proto-Celtic *kaletos meaning "hard" and *ɸēdo- meaning "foot", alluding to standfastness or endurance.
Katriel m & f Hebrew, English (Modern, Rare)
Means "crown of God" in Hebrew, from the Hebrew keter (כֶּתֶר) "crown" and el (אֵל) "god".
Ramsamy m French (African)
Transferred use of the surname Ramsamy.
Éline f French
French form of Elin.
Coralene f English
Elaboration of Cora with the popular suffix -lene.
Barabas m Theatre, English (Puritan)
Variant of Barabbas. In literature, this is the name of the main character in Christopher Marlowe's play The Jew of Malta (ca. 1590).
Adald m Frankish
From Old Frankish ad, perhaps a reduction of Old High German adal "noble" and Old High German walt "power, authority".
Bialfi m Old Norse
From Old Norse bjalfi meaning "fur, pelt".
Dillynn m & f English (Modern)
Variant spelling of Dylan.
Emée f Picard
Picard form of Aimée.
Gelleia f Medieval English
Medieval English variant of Juliana (compare Gillian).
Crescenz f & m German
Spelling variation of Kreszenz and occasionally Crescens.
Ennecus m History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Eneko and variant of Enecus.
Dómhildr f Old Norse
Derived from Old Norse dómr "judgement", "legal sentence", "fate", "doom" and hildr "battle", "fight".
Robinette f Medieval French, French (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Medieval French diminutive of Robine (as -ette is a French feminine diminutive suffix). In other words: you could say that this name is the feminine form of Robinet... [more]
Floréal m French
Derived from the name of the eighth month in the French Republican calendar. The month was named after the Latin word floreus, meaning "flowery".
Acestor m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Akestor. Bearers of this name include two sculptors and a tragic poet.... [more]
Billa f Dutch, Limburgish
Dutch and Limburgish short form of Sibilla.
Massime m Provençal
Provençal form of Maxime.
Heimrad m Germanic
Derived from Gothic haims "home, house" combined with Old High German rât "counsel."
Dexikleia f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Dexikles.
Slumber m English (African)
From the vocabulary word "slumber".
Jacmes m Gascon
Gascon form of Jacomus.
Zephürosz m Hungarian
Hungarian form of Zephyros.
Jodee m & f English (Modern)
Variant of Jody.
Bernfried m German
The name is made up of the name elements bern meaning "bear" and fridu meaning "peace".
Ròscil m History
Catalan form of Roscillus.
Georgelle f English
A combination of George and Elle (or the suffix -elle).... [more]
Onomarchus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Onomarchos. This name was borne by a Phocian general from the 4th century BC.
Garheard m Anglo-Saxon
Old English cognate of Gerard, derived from the Old English elements gar "spear" and heard "brave, hardy".
Gracee f English
Variant of Gracie.
Ladon m Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Ladon was the dragon or serpent that guarded the golden apples of the Hesperides, and was killed by Herakles. It was also the name of a river god who was the father of Daphne and Metope.
Greenland m & f English (Modern, Rare)
From the name of the island and Danish territory Greenland.
Annemargaret f English
Combination of Anne 1 and Margaret
Laro m Old Celtic, History, Spanish (Rare)
The name of an ancient Cantabrian warrior who fought in the Carthaginian army during the Second Punic War, according to Silius Italicus. As a modern Spanish name, in some cases it may be a masculine form of Lara 1.
Tyger m Literature, English
Older form of Tiger, used by William Blake in his poem 'The Tyger' (1794).
Adambh m Scottish Gaelic
Gaelic form of Adam
Delise f English (Modern)
Apparently a later variant of Delice. This occurred in the 1970s. In the United States Delisa, Delesha, Delisiah, Delisha, etc., are found... [more]
Fränzel f German
A diminutive of the name Franziska.
Marlika f Dutch (Rare)
Dutch diminutive of Marla.
Deklen m English (Modern)
Alternative spelling of Declan, Anglicized form of the Irish name Deaglán.
Cahlia f English (Modern, Rare)
Allegedly a modern coinage based on Carla.
Bovi m Medieval English, Old Danish
Old Danish form of Bófi.
Rema f Italian (Rare), English (Modern)
Italian feminine form of Remo.
Isilmë f Literature
A character mentioned in JRR Tolkien's works. The name means "moonlight" in the fictional Quenya language, derived from isil meaning "moon".
Leslyn f English (Australian)
A variant of Leslie/Lesley with the popular -lyn ending.
Ceolbeald m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements ceol "keel, ship" and beald "brave, bold".
Praxedis f History
Latin form of Praxedes. This name was used by Joseph Victor von Scheffel for a character in his historical novel 'Ekkehard' (1857).
Gregentios m History (Ecclesiastical), Late Greek (?)
Meaning uncertain. Gregentios was the missionary Bishop of Himyaritia for over 30 years in the 6th century, when the area was under Aksumite control, playing an important role in the restoration of Orthodox Christianity there after the persecution of Dunaan.
Benni m & f Various
Variant or Benny/Bennie sometimes used as a feminine name.
Daseatas m Ancient Greek
Daseatas was one of the 50 sons of King Lycaon in Greek myth.
Geordag m Scots
Caithness Scots diminutive of George.
Awst m English
Variant of Augustus
Ricbald m Germanic
The 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 second element of this Germanic name is derived from Old High German bald "bold, brave."
Aridius m Late Roman
This name was borne by Quintus Aridius Rufinus, a Roman consul from the early 3rd century. His name may possibly have been derived from Latin aridus meaning "dry, arid, parched". But as it is possible that he may have been a Gallo-Roman instead of a pure Roman, Aridius could also be the latinized form of a Gaulish name... [more]
Upke f & m East Frisian
Variant of Ubbe.
Boukatia f Ancient Greek
Ultimately derived from the name of a month from the Delphic calendar, βουκάτιος (boukátios).
Nairciseas m Irish
Irish Gaelic form of Narcissus.
Atschel f German (Swiss)
Diminutive and pet form of Beate. Rarely used as an official given name.
Aleyn m Manx
Manx form of Alan.
Sieneke f Dutch, West Frisian
Diminutive form of Sien.
Pendleton m English
Transferred use of the surname Pendleton.
Folkví f Old Norse
Derived from the Germanic name elements folk "people" and vé "home, temple, sanctuary".
Banner m & f English (Rare)
A banner is a symbol-bearing flag.
Hammedatha m Biblical
Hammedatha was an Agagite and the father of Haman.
Bon m English (Australian), Popular Culture
Given in honour of AC/DC rock star "Bon" Scott, who was born Ronald Scott. His nickname was given to him at school, to differentiate him from another Ronald in his class... [more]
Niglus m Manx
Manx form of Nicholas.
Leofa m Anglo-Saxon, Literature
Derived from the Old English element leof meaning "dear, agreeable, beloved".... [more]
Mzagho f Georgian, Literature
Meaning uncertain. Georgian sources state that the name is derived from either a Circassian word that means "restless", or a Kabardian word that means "light". Also compare Abkhaz амза (amza) meaning "moon", Georgian მზე (mze) meaning "sun" and Kabardian мазэ (maza) meaning "moon".... [more]
Clarabel f English
Variant of Claribel. This was the name of the fictional character Clarabel from 'The Railway Series' of children's books by the Rev. W. Awdry and the related 'Thomas & Friends' television series... [more]
Aberham m East Frisian (Archaic)
Variant of Abraham recorded in the 17th century in East Frisia.
Maximinianus m Late Roman
Extended form of Maximinus.
Szorina f Hungarian
Hungarian borrowing of Sorina.
Astydamia f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Astydameia. In Greek myth this name belonged to five individual characters.
Floride f & m French (Rare), French (African), Italian (Rare), Walloon (Rare), American (South, Archaic)
French form of Floridus (for men) and Florida (for women), but the name is most often encountered on women.... [more]
Jérômie f French (Rare), French (Swiss, Rare), French (Belgian, Archaic), French (Quebec, Archaic)
Feminine form of Jérôme, which is the modern French form of Hieronymos (see Jerome).... [more]
Wynnter f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Winter, the spelling influenced by that of Wynn.
Carystus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Karystos. In Greek mythology, Carystus is the name of a rural demi-god that is native to the Greek island of Euboia. He also lent his name to the ancient Euboian city-state of Carystus.
Achaios m Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
The meaning of this name is a little uncertain; it may have been derived from Greek αχος (achos) meaning "grief, pain, woe" (also see Achilles). It is also interesting to note that there is the Greek word achaia, which was an epithet of the Greek goddess Demeter... [more]
Kahmeryn f English (Rare)
Creative spelling of Cameryn.
Jeryl m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Gerel.
Mægenhild f Anglo-Saxon
Derived from Old English mæġen "strength, power" (see megin) and hild "battle". Cognate to Old Norse Magnhildr.
Cypriaan m Dutch
Dutch form of Cyprian.
Lintrude f German (Rare), Medieval French (?), Frankish (?)
A dithematic Germanic name formed from the name elements linta "linden tree, lime; shield (made of lime wood); gentle, soft" and drud "strength."... [more]
Sǽgæirr m Old Norse
Derived from Old Norse sær "sea" and geirr "spear".
Alán m Hungarian
Hungarian borrowing of Alan.
Ves m Limburgish
Limburgish short form of Silvester.
Blæcmann m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements blæc "black" and mann "man".
Betrice f Medieval English
Contracted form of Beatrice.
Larette f English
Variant of Laurette.
Hieronike f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Hieronikos. Also compare the related Greek noun ἱερονίκης (hieronikes) meaning "conqueror in the games".
Derian m & f English
Variant of Darian.
Speed m English (Rare, Archaic)
Transferred use of the surname Speed.
Nymphis m Ancient Greek
A 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.
Mongrain f French (Quebec)
Probably an altered form of French Maugrain, from Old French mau grain ‘bad grain’, used as an (unflattering) nickname for a grower or merchant.
Toyah f English, Dutch (Rare)
Variant spelling of Toya.... [more]
Jimma f English (American, Rare)
A feminine form of Jim or Jimmy.
Almedia f English (American)
Elaboration of Almeda.... [more]
Hora f Roman Mythology
Possibly derived from Latin hora, meaning "hour, time". This was another name for Hersilia.
Carolinda f English
A combination of Carol and Linda.
Kotys m & f Thracian (Hellenized), Greek Mythology
Greek form of Thracian *Kotus, probably meaning "war, slaughter" (cognate to Ancient Greek κότος "anger, grudge, spite"). This was the name of a Thracian goddess, as well as several Thracian kings.
Onna f Frisian
Feminine form of Onno.
Ziyan m & f Muslim, English (Rare)
Variant of Zian.
Kerény m Hungarian
Hungarian form of Quirinus.
Rǫndolfr m Old Norse
Old Norse variant of Randolfr.
Brynlie f English
Variant of Brynlee.
Hǫdd f Old Norse
Feminine form of Haddr.
Mirkó m Hungarian
Cognate of Mirko, meaning "peace, world".
Bodomér m Hungarian (Rare)
Of uncertain origin and meaning; theories include a Hungarian borrowing of Budimir.
Fidus m & f English (Rare)
This name might have been derived from Latin fidus meaning "faithful."
Adala f Hungarian, Swedish (Rare)
Of uncertain origin and meaning. Theories include a variant of Adela and a short form of names containing the element adal-.
Leonne f Dutch, Haitian Creole
Dutch borrowing and Haitian variant of Léonne.
Hartgilde f Frankish
Derived from Old Saxon hard, Old High German hart meaning "strong, hard" and Proto-Germanic *geldą meaning "reward, gift, money".
Epione f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἤπιος (epios) meaning "soothing". In Greek mythology this was the name of a goddess of healing. She was the wife of the medicine god Asklepios.
Liduina f Spanish (Rare), Italian, Corsican, Dutch (Rare), History (Ecclesiastical)
Spanish, Italian and Corsican form and Dutch variant of Lidwina.
Meissemin m Provençal
Provençal form of Maximin.
Aunvindr m Old Norse
Derived from the Germanic name elements Aun (an unknown element) and -winduR "winner".
Matièu m Provençal
Provençal form of Matthew.
Katerine f Medieval English, Medieval Welsh, Medieval Dutch, Medieval Baltic, Swedish (Rare), Norwegian (Rare)
Medieval English and medieval Welsh variant of Katerina, medieval Latvian variant of Katarīna, medieval Dutch form of Katherine and a Scandinavian spelling of French Catherine.
Kimme f English
Variant of Kimmie
Jentl m & f Dutch (Modern, Rare)
Dutch form of Yentl.
Snelmund m Germanic
Derived from Old High German snel "fast, strong" combined with Old High German mund "protection."
Lazaras m Irish
Irish form of Lazarus.
Teunke m & f Dutch
When borne by a female person, this name is a good example of how one can turn a very masculine name (Teun) into a feminine name by simply adding the diminutive suffix ke to the original name... [more]
Wineke f Dutch, West Frisian
Feminine form of Wine.
Banksy f & m English (American, Rare)
Transferred used of the surname Banksy as a given name. It could also be used as a diminutive of the name Banks.
Aðalbrandr m Old Norse
Ancient Scandinavian form of Adalbrand.
Door f & m Dutch, Limburgish
Dutch and Limburgish variant form of Dora (when borne by a female bearer) or a short form of Isidoor or Theodoor (when borne by a male bearer).
Luxovius m Celtic Mythology
The Gaulish god of the waters of Luxeuil. Consort of Bricta.
Ellamarie f English
Combination of Ella 2 and Marie.
Zémire f Theatre, French (Rare)
French form of Zemira.... [more]
Helaine f English (American)
Combination of Helen with a feminine name that ends in -aine, such as Elaine and Lorraine.... [more]
Godred m Old Norse (Latinized)
Latinized form of Guðrøðr, an Old Norse cognate of Godfrey. It was borne by three Norse-Gaelic kings of the Isle of Man, including Godred Crovan (d... [more]
Lenci m Hungarian
Diminutive form of Lőrinc.
Pancrasi m Occitan
Occitan form of Pancratius.
Wilcock m Medieval English
Middle English diminutive of William. This is the source of the surname Wilcox.
Alward m Medieval English
A medieval form of Æthelweard.
Kanonikus m History
From the Latin word canonicus meaning "canon" (the person).... [more]
Offred f Literature, Popular Culture
The main protagonist in 'The Handmaid's Tale' by Margaret Atwood. Her name is derived from the phrase of Fred because she belongs to man named Fred. The puns to the words offered (as a sacrifice) and off-red (because of her red dress) are intended.
Kass m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Cass, though it may also be from a East German surname Kass derived from Czech kos "blackbird".
Isaeus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Isaios. This name was borne by an Attic orator from the 4th century BC.
Cynegar m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements cynn "rank, family, kin", or possibly the related cyne "royal", and gar "spear".
Timander m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Timandros. A known bearer of this name was the father of Asclepiodorus of Macedon, one of the generals of Alexander the Great (4th century BC).
Rietta f Dutch, American
Shortened from Henrietta.
Anneleen f Flemish, Dutch (Rare)
Contraction of Anne 1 and Leen.
Sandraudiga f Germanic Mythology
Sandraudiga is a Germanic goddess, attested on a stone with a Latin inscription, found in North Brabant, the Netherlands. The origin and meaning of her name are debated: theories include a derivation form Germanic *sanþ "true, real" and Gothic audags "rich; fortunate" and Old English *sand "sand" and Gothic rauds "red".
Aliza f Hungarian, Basque, Dutch, Flemish, Afrikaans
Basque form of Alice, Hungarian variant of Alíz and Dutch and Afrikaans variant of Alisa.
Kandelaria f History (Ecclesiastical), Spanish (Rare), Polish
Polish form of Candelaria, as well as a Spanish variant.
Fabiano f Provençal
Provençal form of Fabienne.
Landgrim m Germanic
Derived from the Germanic element land "land" combined with Old Norse grîma "mask."
Brunward m Germanic
Derived from Old High German brunja "breastplate, cuirass" or brûn "brown" combined with Old High German wart "guard."
Arthegall m Literature
In Sepnser's "The Faerie Queene", Arthegall is a brave knight who is first introduced as the lady knight Britomart’s future husband in Book III and who later goes on his own journey as the protagonist of Book V (in order to free Eirena from the clutches of Grantorto), where he represents the virtue of justice... [more]
Virzsini f Hungarian
Hungarian form of Virginia.
Gabey m English
Diminutive of Gabriel.
Farulf m Germanic, Medieval Scandinavian
Germanic name derived from the elements fara "journey" (possibly via Gothic faran "to travel"; alternatively it could be from Langobardic fara "family, line, kind") and wulf "wolf" (Gothic vulfs)... [more]
Iselota f Medieval English
Most likely a diminutive of Isolda (compare Iseldis).
Clivia f German, Theatre
Derived from the English name of the plant (the German name for it being Klivie) which itself is a Latinization of Clive. The plant was named by botanist John Lindley (1799-1865) after Charlotte Florentina Clive (died 1866).... [more]
Theudoald m Germanic (Latinized)
Possibly a variant of Theudewald. This was the name of an 8th-century Frankish mayor.
Morghe f Arthurian Cycle
A variant of Morgan le Fay used by Jean d’Outremeuse of Liege in Ly Myreur des histoires, written sometime prior to 1400.
Nattie f English, Scots
Diminutive of names beginning with Nat-, such as Natalie, as well as a Scots diminutive of Henrietta.
Issio m German (Modern, Rare)
The given name of the Afro-German journalist Issio Ehrich.
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