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Efrasinnia f Belarusian, History (Ecclesiastical)
Belarusian form of Euphrosyne. Saint Euphrosyne of Polotsk (1104–1167) was the granddaughter of a prince of Polotsk, Vseslav, and daughter of Prince Svyatoslav of Polotsk... [more]
Egipcíaca f History (Ecclesiastical, Hispanicized)
From Latin Aegyptiaca meaning "Egyptian woman" or "woman from Egypt". Saint Mary of Egypt (c. 344-c. 421), a patron saint of penitents, is known as Maria Aegyptiaca in Latin and María Egipcíaca in Spanish.
Égyptienne f French (Archaic), Malagasy (Rare), History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from French Égyptienne, the feminine form of the noun Égyptien "Egyptian (person)". This name is generally given in honour of the catholic and orthodox saint Marie l'Égyptienne (known in English as Mary of Egypt).
Eiliwedd f History (Ecclesiastical)
The name of a 5th-century Welsh saint, also known as Eluned.
Einhard m Germanic, History
Short form of Eginhard. Einhard was a Frankish monk, historian and courtier of Charlemagne.
Elessa f Greek (Rare), History (Ecclesiastical)
The Holy Martyr Elessa of Kythira was a young woman from the Peloponnese who lived in the latter half of the fourth century. She was martyred by her father who objected to her becoming a Christian. St... [more]
Éleuthère m History (Ecclesiastical), French (Rare)
French form of Eleutherius. This name was borne by French-born American industrialist Éleuthère Irénée du Pont (1771-1834).
Elfin m Medieval English (?), History (Ecclesiastical)
This was the name of an obscure local saint venerated in medieval Warrington, a town in the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia. It is allegedly a British derivative of Latin Alpinus (see Alpin; also Elphin, Alvin).
Elianora f Sardinian, History
Sardinian form of Eleonora.... [more]
Elidius m History (Ecclesiastical)
This name is best known for being one of the names that the 8th-century Cornish hermit saint Lide (also known as Elid, Elida, Elide, Lyda and Lyde) was known by... [more]
Elisabeð f Anglo-Saxon
Old English form of Elizabeth, from Biblical Latin Elisabeth.
Elpidephours m History (Ecclesiastical)
St. Elpidephours was a Persian Christian and ordained priest. He was arrested and slain for the faith during the reign of King Shapur II.
Elwen m Cornish, Welsh, History (Ecclesiastical)
Saint Elwen was an early saint venerated in Cornwall and Brittany. A chapel at Porthleven in Sithney parish, Cornwall, dedicated to Elwen, existed from the 13th century until 1549, and in Brittany several sites and placenames are associated with possibly related figures.
Emerentiana f Late Roman, Medieval Italian, Dutch, Flemish, German (Bessarabian), History (Ecclesiastical)
Feminine form of Emerentianus. Saint Emerentiana was a Roman martyr, who lived around the start of the 4th century. Her feast day is January 23.
Émiland m French (Archaic), History (Ecclesiastical)
Variant of Émilien. Saint Émiland de Nantes, also known as Émilien de Nantes (Émilien of Nantes in English), was a French religious leader who was canonized by the church as a martyr for dying in a fight against the Saracens in Burgundy in 725 AD.
Emirgune m History
Probably from Arabic أَمِير (amir) meaning "prince, commander" and Persian گونه (gune) meaning "kind, type, sort". This was the name of several people from 17th- and 18th-century Iran, including a 17th-century governor of Yerevan after whom the Istanbul neighborhood of Emirgan is named.
Emmeram m German (Rare), History (Ecclesiastical)
Germanic name, in which the second element is hramn meaning "raven". The first element is often said to be heim meaning "home" (which would thus make this name a relative of Heimeran), but it could also be amal meaning "work, labour" or ermen meaning "whole, universal"... [more]
Encratis f History
Variant reading of Engratia.
Enedoch m Medieval Cornish, History (Ecclesiastical)
The name of a 6th-century Cornish saint.
Engelbeald m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from Old English elements enġel "angel" or engle "Angle" (see Angel) and beald "bold, brave"... [more]
Engelbeorht m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements enġel "angel" (formerly angil "Angle") and beorht "bright"... [more]
Engelgyð f Anglo-Saxon (Hypothetical)
Possible Old English name formed of the Germanic element angil, from the name of the Germanic tribe of the Angles, and Old English guð "battle"... [more]
Engelhere m Anglo-Saxon, Medieval English
Derived from the Old English elements enġel "angel" and here "army".
Engelric m Medieval English, Anglo-Saxon
Derived from either Old English enġel "angel" or engle "Angle" (see Angel) and ric "ruler, king".
Ennafa f Russian (Rare), History (Ecclesiastical, Russified)
Russian form of Ennatha. Ennafa Nikitina (1893-1975) was a Soviet botanist.
Ennatha f History (Ecclesiastical)
Possibly a Hellenized form of a name derived from Syriac anafat meaning "pride" or ennaf, annaf meaning "good, benefit". This was borne by a Christian saint from Gaza who was martyred in Caesarea, Palestine in 309 AD along with Saint Valentina... [more]
Ennecus m History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Eneko and variant of Enecus.
Ennemond m French (Rare), History (Ecclesiastical)
French form of Annemund. This name was borne by Ennemond Gaultier (c. 1575 – 17 December 1651), a French lutenist and composer. He was one of the masters of the 17th century French lute school.
Enoder m Cornish, History (Ecclesiastical)
The name of a 5th-century Cornish saint.
Eoban m Medieval Dutch, History (Ecclesiastical)
Eoban (died 5 June 754 at Dokkum) was a companion of St. Boniface, and was martyred with him on his final mission. In Germany, he is revered as a bishop and martyr.
Eoforwulf m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements eofor meaning "boar" and wulf meaning "wolf".
Eohric m Anglo-Saxon
Old English form of Eric, derived from Old Norse Eiríkr. This was the name of a Viking King of East Anglia.
Eomer m Anglo-Saxon, Popular Culture
From Old English eoh "horse, steed" and mære "famous, illustrious, known". Eomer was, according to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, the great-great-grandfather of Creoda of Mercia, the first King of Mercia... [more]
Eoppa m Anglo-Saxon
Member of the house of Wessex and a Christian missionary.
Eorcenbeald m Anglo-Saxon
Old English form of Archibald, cognate to Germanic Ercanbald. Derived from the Old English elements eorcnan "precious, genuine" (from erknaz) and weald "powerful, night" and "authority, leader".
Eorcenberht m Anglo-Saxon
An Anglo-Saxon cognate of Ercanbert.... [more]
Eorcengota f Anglo-Saxon
It perhaps means "Genuine Geat", it likely comes from the Ancient Germanic elements erkan meaning "Genuine" and gaut meaning "Geat, Goth", referring to the tribes.... [more]
Eorcenweald m Anglo-Saxon
From Old English eorcnan "precious, genuine" (from erknaz) and weald "powerful, mighty" or "authority, leader".
Eormenburh f Anglo-Saxon
From Old English eormen meaning "whole, great" and burg "fortress" (making it a cognate of Erminburg).
Eormengyð f Anglo-Saxon
Derived from Old English eormen "whole, great" and guð "battle". This name was borne by a daughter of Eormenred of Kent, son of Eadbald, who ruled as King of Kent from 616 until his death in 640.
Eormenræd m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements eormen "whole, great" and ræd "advice, counsel, wisdom"... [more]
Eormenthryth f Anglo-Saxon
Old English cognate of Ermendrud.
Eorpweald m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements eorp "dark, dusky; brown" and weald "powerful, mighty" or "authority, leader". This name was borne by Eorpwald of East Anglia, who succeeded his father Rædwald as King of the East Angles.
Eowa m Anglo-Saxon (Anglicized, Archaic)
Eowa is a name found to have been in use during the time of the kingdom of Mercia.... [more]
Epander m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Epandros. This was the name of an Indo-Greek king from the 1st century BC.
Ephigenia f History (Ecclesiastical)
Variant of Iphigenia. Saint Ephigenia of Ethiopia (also known as Iphigenia of Ethiopia; 1st century), is a folk saint whose life is told in the Golden Legend as a virgin converted to Christianity and then consecrated to God by St... [more]
Ephraem m Biblical (Latinized), Jewish (Latinized), History
Latinized form of the Hebrew name 'Efrayim via its hellenized form Ephraim.
Epictet m History (Ecclesiastical)
Romanian form of Epiktetos via its latinized form Epictetus. This is the name of one of the earliest saints of Romania.
Épictète m History (Gallicized)
French form of Epiktetos via its latinized form Epictetus.
Epiphania f History (Ecclesiastical), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Ἐπιφάνεια (Epiphaneia), a feminine form of Epiphanes. This name was borne by an 8th-century Italian saint from Pavia... [more]
Episteme f Late Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from Ancient Greek ἐπιστήμη "knowledge, understanding; skill". Saint Episteme was a 3rd-century Syrian Christian martyred under the reign of Decius.
Epistimi f Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)
Modern Greek form of Episteme as well as a Romanian variant of Epistimia used in the Orthodox Church... [more]
Epulon m History (Archaic)
King in northern Illyria
Érard m French (Belgian, Rare), History (Ecclesiastical)
French form of Erhard as well as a short form of Évrard. A known bearer of this name was Érard de La Marck (1472-1538), a French-born Belgian prince-bishop of Liège.
Eraric m Germanic, English, History
Derived from Old High German êra "honour, respect" combined with rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." The second element is also closely related to Celtic rîg or rix and Gothic reiks, which all mean "king, ruler." Eraric was the name of a king of the Ostrogoths who had gotten to reign only briefly; he was murdered a few months after being crowned king in 541 AD.
Erbin m Medieval Cornish, History (Ecclesiastical)
The name of a 5th-century Cornish saint and King of Dumnonia.
Erc m Medieval Irish, Irish Mythology, History (Ecclesiastical)
Probably means "speckled, spotted, motley", derived from the descendant of modern Irish earc "lizard, newt".
Erchinoald m Germanic, History
Variant of Ercanald. Erchinoald was a 7th-century mayor of the palace of Neustria and Burgundy.
Erconvaldo m History (Ecclesiastical, Hispanicized)
Name of a 7th-century Christian bishop and saint.
Erelieva f Gothic, History
Derived from Old High German era "honour, respect" and Old High German liob "dear, beloved". Erelieva was the wife of Theodemir, king of the Ostrogoths (in the 5th century AD), and mother of Theodoric the Great.
Érige m History (Ecclesiastical, Gallicized)
French form of Arigius. Saint Érige is venerated in the Southern French Alps, in Saint-Etienne de Tinée and in Auron nearby where a chapel to his name is located.
Ermanaric m Germanic, History
Variant form of Erminric. Ermanaric lived in the 4th century AD and was a king of the Greuthungi, a Gothic tribe.
Ermenberga f Germanic, History
Variant of Erminburg. Ermenberga was the daughter of Witteric (a 7th-century king of the Visigoths in Hispania) and wife of Theuderic II (king of Burgundy and Austrasia).
Ermengol m Catalan, History (Ecclesiastical)
Possibly a Catalan form of Hermenegildo or from the Germanic roots airmans "great, immense" and gaut "Geat, Goth"... [more]
Ermenilda f Anglo-Saxon (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Eormenhild. This was borne by a 7th-century English saint, a princess of Kent.
Erminold m History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from the elements irmin "whole, great, universal" and walt "power, authority" meaning "universal power"... [more]
Erngeat m Anglo-Saxon
Variant of Earngeat, derived from the Old English elements earn "eagle" and Geat referring to a member of the North Germanic tribe from present-day Götaland in southern Sweden.
Erth m Medieval Cornish, History (Ecclesiastical)
Cornish form of Erc, referring to a 6th-century Irish saint.
Eryxo f Ancient Greek, History
Thought to be derived from the Greek verb ἐρεύγομαι (ereugomai) meaning "to disgorge, blurt out, belch out" (and presumably cognate with Eryx, the name of the eponymous hero of Mount Eryx, a volcano in Sicily)... [more]
Eteander m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History
Latinized form of the given name Ἐτέανδρος (Eteandros). This was the name of a king of the city-kingdom of Paphos (located on the Greek island of Cyprus), who lived in the early 7th century BC... [more]
Eteldreda f History (Ecclesiastical)
Catalan, Italian and Spanish form of Etheldred.
Ethelburga f Anglo-Saxon (Latinized)
Latinized form of Æðelburh. This is the name of two Saints.
Ethelind f Germanic, History
Variant of Adelind. Ethelind was the name of one of Charlemagne's concubines.
Eubulus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Biblical, History
Latinized form of Euboulos. This was the name of an Athenian statesman, who lived in the 4th century BC.
Eucratides m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Eukratides. This was the name of two Greco-Bactrian kings, who both lived in the 2nd century BC.
Eudamidas m Ancient Greek, History
Means "son of Eudamos" in Greek, derived from the name Eudamos combined with ίδας (idas), which is the Aeolic and Doric Greek form of the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).... [more]
Eudème m History (Gallicized)
French form of Eudemos via Eudemus.
Eudon m Medieval French, Judeo-Anglo-Norman, History (Ecclesiastical)
Variant of Eudes (compare Odon). Saint Eudon of Le Puy was a monk and then abbot in the area of Le Puy, Aquitaine (in modern France).
Eufimia f Romanian, Ukrainian (Archaic), Medieval Italian, History (Ecclesiastical)
Variant transliteration of Ukrainian Євфимія (see Evfimiya) as well as the Romanian form of Euphemia and an early medieval Italian variant of Eufemia.
Euing m Anglo-Saxon (Latinized)
Latinized form of Ifing, an Old English name probably formed from the name Ifa and the suffix ing.
Eulabios m Late Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from the Greek noun εὐλάβεια (eulabeia) meaning "discretion, caution" (see Eulabeia). Also compare the Greek adjective εὐλαβής (eulabes) meaning "taking hold well, holding fast, clinging" as well as "discreet, cautious, undertaking prudently".
Eulade m Medieval French, French (African), History (Ecclesiastical)
French form of Euladius. Eulade of Nevers was a Pre-congregational saint and first bishop of the Diocese of Nevers in France.
Euladius m History (Ecclesiastical), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From Helladius and Hellade, Also inspired many female names.
Eulampia f Late Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)
Feminine form of Eulampios. This name was borne by the 4th-century martyr and saint Eulampia, who was put to death together with her brother Eulampius.
Eulampius m Late Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Eulampios. This name was borne by 4th-century martyr and saint Eulampius, who was put to death together with his sister Eulampia.
Eumenes m Ancient Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from the Greek adjective εὐμενής (eumenes) meaning "well-disposed, gracious, kindly", itself derived from Greek εὖ (eu) "good, well" combined with Greek μένος (menos) "power, strength, spirit"... [more]
Eunan m Irish, History (Ecclesiastical)
Anglicized form of Adomnán, an Old Irish diminutive of Ádhamh, used to refer to Saint Eunan or Adomnán of Iona (died 704).
Eunomus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Eunomos. Notable bearers of this name include a Spartan king (8th century BC) and an Athenian admiral who participated in the Corinthian War (4th century BC).
Euny m Medieval Cornish, History (Ecclesiastical)
The name of a 6th-century Cornish saint.
Euphrône m French (Archaic), French (Quebec, Archaic), History (Ecclesiastical)
French form of Euphronios via its latinized form Euphronius.
Euphronius m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Euphronios. A known bearer of this name is saint Euphronius, who was bishop of Tours (in France) from 555 AD to 573 AD.
Euprepios m Late Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)
Means "well-looking, comely, seemly", derived from Greek εὖ (eu) "well, good" and the verb πρέπω (prepo) "to be clearly seen, to be conspicuously fitting"... [more]
Eupsychios m Ancient Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from either the Greek noun εὐψυχία (eupsychia) meaning "good courage, high spirit" (see Eupsychia) or the Greek adjective εὔψυχος (eupsychos) meaning "of good courage, stout of heart" (see Eupsychos).... [more]
Eupsychius m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Eupsychios. This name was notably borne by Eupsychius of Caesaria, a 4th-century Christian martyr and saint from Asia Minor. He is venerated in both the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Eurycrates m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Eurykrates. This name was borne by a Spartan king from the 7th century BC.
Eurysthenes m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology, History
Derived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς (eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun σθένος (sthenos) meaning "vigour, strength". This name was borne by a Spartan king from the 10th century BC.... [more]
Eustathe m History (Gallicized)
French form of Eustathios via Eustathius.
Eustochia f Polish (Rare, ?), History (Ecclesiastical)
From a Greek word meaning "well-aimed", derived from εὖ (eu) "good" and στόχος (stochos) "an aim, shot". This was borne by Saint Eustochia Calafato, a 15th-century nun from Sicily.
Eustolia f Late Greek, Spanish (Mexican), History (Ecclesiastical)
Feminine form of Eustolios. This name was borne by a saint from the 7th century AD.
Eustorge m History (Ecclesiastical)
French form of Eustorgios via Eustorgius.
Eustrate m History (Gallicized), History (Ecclesiastical)
French form of Eustratios via its latinized form Eustratius.
Eustratius m Late Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Eustratios. This name was borne by several saints.
Eutharic m Germanic, History
The meaning and origin of the first element is rather uncertain: we know that it comes from eutha, but we don't exactly know where eutha itself comes from. But there are a few possibilities... [more]
Euthyme m History (Ecclesiastical)
French form of Euthymios via Euthymius.
Evlampia f Greek, Russian (Archaic), Ukrainian (Archaic), History (Ecclesiastical)
Modern Greek transliteration of Ευλαμπία (see Eulampia) and Russian and Ukrainian variant transliteration of Евлампия (see Evlampiya) as well as the Romanian form of this name.
Evlavi m Georgian (Archaic), History (Ecclesiastical)
Georgian form of Eulabios via its modern Greek transcription Evlavios.... [more]
Evnon m Georgian (Archaic), History (Ecclesiastical)
Georgian form of Eunon via its modern Greek transcription Evnon. This was the name of a 7th-century Catholicos of Caucasian Iberia.
Exakoustodianos m Late Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)
In the Eastern Orthodox tradition, this is the name of one of the Seven Sleepers of Ephesus. They were a group of seven young men from Ephesus (now Selçuk in Turkey) who were walled into a cave on the orders of the Roman emperor Decius (c... [more]
Expeditus m Late Roman, History
From the Latin past participle of expidere "make fit or ready, prepare", literally "free the feet from fetters". This was the name of an obscure, semi-legendary saint, who is invoked against procrastination.
Facundino m History (Ecclesiastical, Hispanicized)
Name of a 4th century Christian saint.
Famianus m Medieval Latin, History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from the Latin noun fama meaning "fame" combined with the Latin suffix -ianus.... [more]
Fandila m History (Ecclesiastical), Spanish (European, Rare)
Unknown meaning. This is the name of a Mozarabic martyr born in Guadix (Spain) who died in Córdoba in the 9th century AD.
Fannia f Ancient Roman, History
Feminine form of Fannius. Fannia (fl. around 100 AD) was a woman of ancient Rome, notable as the granddaughter of Arria Major.
Fantinus m History (Ecclesiastical)
This was the name of two saints, namely Fantinus the Elder (294-336) and Fantinus the Younger (c. 927-1000). Both hailed from the deep south of what is now Italy: Fantinus the Elder was born either on the island of Sicily or in the mainland region of Calabria (sources disagree), whilst Fantinus the Younger is certain to have been born somewhere in Calabria.... [more]
Faoiltiarna ? Old Irish, History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from Irish Gaelic faol "wolf" (compare Faolán) and tigerna meaning "lord" or "mistress"... [more]
Farabert m Germanic, History
Derived from Langobardic fara "family, line, kind" or Gothic faran "to travel" combined with Old High German beraht "bright." Farabert was King of the Franks in the 2nd century AD.
Fastrada f Germanic, History
Feminine form of Fastrad. Fastrada (765-794 AD) was the fourth wife of Charlemagne and had borne him two children.
Fatimeja f History
Albanian form of Fatimah used in reference to Fatimah al-Zahra, the daughter of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and Khadijah.
Felicissima f History (Ecclesiastical)
Feminine form of Felicissimus, borne by a 3rd-century saint from Italy.
Felicissimus m Late Roman, History (Ecclesiastical)
Means "happiest, luckiest" in Latin. This name was borne by two obscure saints, from the 3rd and 4th centuries AD, as well as by a public officer known for leading an uprising of mint workers against the Roman emperor Aurelian.
Fenenna f Biblical Latin, History, Medieval Hungarian, Medieval Polish
Form of Peninnah used in the Latin Old Testament.... [more]
Feologild m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements feolo "much, many" (from felu) and ġield "payment" (from geldą).
Ferdulf m Germanic, History
Variant of Fardulf. Ferdulf was the name of an 8th-century duke of Friuli (Italy).
Fides f Croatian (Rare), Polish (Rare), History (Ecclesiastical), Roman Mythology
From Latin fides, meaning "faith, belief; trust". The name was perhaps originally given in reference to the early French saint Faith of Agen/Conques (martyred 287, 290, or 303), who is known as Sancta Fides in Latin... [more]
Filofteia f Romanian, History (Ecclesiastical)
Romanian form of Philothea. Saint Filofteia of Tarnovo is a child saint from the 13th century. She is considered the Protectress of Romania.
Filoména f Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, History (Ecclesiastical)
Czech, Slovak and Hungarian form of Philomena.
Fingar m History (Ecclesiastical)
The name of an obscure Irish saint. According to legend, Fingar and his sister Piala were children of an Irish king. They were converted by Saint Patrick, driven into exile by their father, and landed first in Brittany, where they were well received, before moving on to Cornwall where they died at the hand of Tewdrick, king of Dumnonia... [more]
Fingola f Manx, History
Manx form of Finnguala. Fingola was the name of the queen of Godred III of Mann.
Firmatus m History, Medieval English (Latinized, ?), Late Roman (?), Old Norman (?)
Derived from Latin firmatus meaning "firmed, strengthened", itself a derivative of firmus "firm, strong, enduring, stable" (making it a cognate of Firminus; also compare Firmus)... [more]
Firmilian m History, History (Ecclesiastical)
Usual English form of Firmilianus, used to refer to both the Late Roman Governor and a 3rd-century bishop
Firmilianus m Late Roman, History (Ecclesiastical)
Variant of Firminus. This was the name of a Late Roman Governor and a 3rd-century bishop.
Flav m History
Albanian form of Flavius.
Flavījs m History
Latvian form of Flavius. Flavius Magnus Aurelius Cassiodorus Senator (c. 485 – c. 585), Flāvijs Magnuss Aurēlijs Kasiodors Senators in Latvian, was a Roman statesman, renowned scholar of antiquity, and writer serving in the administration of Theodoric the Great, king of the Ostrogoths.
Flavitus m History (Ecclesiastical)
Meaning uncertain, possibly related to Latin flāvī ("I have breathed). This was the name of a 6th century hermit saint from Lombardy.
Floribert m French (Rare), French (Belgian, Rare), Flemish (Rare), Dutch (Rare), History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from Latin florens "prosperous, flourishing" combined with Old High German beraht "bright."
Floscel m History (Ecclesiastical)
French and Norman form of Floscellus.
Floscellus m History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from Latin floscellus, a diminutive of flosculus (which itself is a diminutive of flos "flower, blossom"), meaning "small flower". Saint Floscellus was a young man who was martyred in the persecutions of Marcus Aurelius... [more]
Folcbeorht m Anglo-Saxon
Old English cognate of Fulbert.
Folchere m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements folc "folk, people" and here "army". Cognate to Germanic Fulcher.
Folcmær m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from Old English folc "people" (from fulką) and mære "famous". Cognate to Germanic Folcmar.
Folcræd m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements folc "folk, people" and ræd "advice, counsel, wisdom". Cognate to Germanic Folcrad.
Folcwine m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements folc "folk, people" (from fulką) and wine "friend".
Fortunius m History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from Latin fortuna, meaning "luck". This name was borne by a martyr who became an archbishop of the Church of Carthage during the early 7th century.
Fosca f Italian, History (Ecclesiastical)
Feminine form of Fosco. Raised in a pagan family, at age 15 Saint Fosca converted to Christianity and was baptized along with her nursemaid, Saint Maura 1... [more]
Foulques m French (Rare), History (Ecclesiastical)
French form of Fulk. The name was borne by five counts of Anjou (898-1129), the last of whom abdicated to become king of Jerusalem (1131-1143); it was also the name of an 11th-century count of Angoulême.
Francon m History (Ecclesiastical)
French and Norman form of Franco.
Fredegar m Germanic, History
Variant of Fridegar. Fredegar was a 7th-century Burgundian writer who had started "The Chronicle of Fredegar."
Fredegund f Germanic, English, History
English form of Fridegund. Fredegund was the Queen consort of Chilperic I, a 6th-century Frankish king from the Merovingian dynasty.
Frederuna f Frankish (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Friderun. This name was borne by the first wife of king Charles III of France (10th century AD).
Frédérune f Frankish (Gallicized), History
Gallicized form of the name Frederuna.
Freoðubeorht m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from Old English friþ "peace" and beorht "bright". Cognate to Germanic Fridebert and German Friedbert.
Freoðumund m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from Old English friþ "peace" and mund "protection". Cognate with Germanic Fridemund.
Freoðuræd m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from Old English friþ "peace" and ræd "advice, counsel, wisdom".
Fridogitha f Anglo-Saxon (Latinized)
Latinized form of Friðugyth (see Frithugyth).
Frithestan m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements friþ "peace, sanctuary" and stan "stone". This was the name of an Anglo-Saxon Bishop of Winchester from 909 until his resignation in 931.
Friðubeorht m Anglo-Saxon
Cognate to Germanic Fridebert, using the Old English elements friþ "peace" and beorht "bright"... [more]
Friðugar m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements friþ "peace" and gar "spear".
Frithugyth f Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements friþ "peace" and guð "battle", making it a cognate of Fredegund... [more]
Friðulaf m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements friþ "peace" and lāf "legacy, remainder" (from laibō).
Friðuric m Anglo-Saxon
Old English cognate of Friduric.
Friðustan m Anglo-Saxon, History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from the Old English elements friþ "peace" and stan 1 "stone". This name was borne by the Anglo-Saxon Bishop of Winchester from 909 until his resignation in 931.
Frithuwald m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from Old English friþ "peace" and weald "powerful, mighty" or "leader, authority".
Friðuwulf m Anglo-Saxon
Old English cognate of Fridolf.
Fritigern m Germanic, History
Variant spelling of Fridegern. Fritigern, who died circa 380 AD, was a leader of the Thervingi, a Germanic tribe.
Froda m Anglo-Saxon
Old English cognate of Fróði.
Frontasius m History (Ecclesiastical)
Meaning and origin uncertain. One source states that it is ultimately derived from the Latin noun frons meaning "forehead, brow" as well as "front", which would thus make the name etymologically related to the Latin names Fronto and Frontinus... [more]
Frotho m History
Latinized form of Fróði. This name was borne by six kings of Denmark.
Frumar m Germanic, History
Short form of Frumaher. Frumar was the name of a 5th-century Suebi king of Galicia.
Frutos m Spanish (Rare), History (Ecclesiastical, Hispanicized)
Spanish form of Fructus. It also coincides with the related Spanish word frutos meaning "fruits". Notable bearers of this name include Frutos Baeza (1861-1918), a Spanish poet and writer of the Murcian dialect, and Frutos Feo Pérez (1972-), a retired Spanish sprinter.
Fugel m Anglo-Saxon, Medieval Scandinavian
Derived from Old English fugel "fowl, bird", probably originally a byname or nickname. It is a cognate of Old Norse Fugl.
Fulcran m History (Ecclesiastical), French (Archaic)
French and English form of Folcram. Saint Fulcran (died 13 February 1006) was a French saint. He was bishop of Lodève.
Fursey m Old Irish, History
Possibly derived from Latin virtus "virtue" via Old Irish firt. Saint Fursey was an early medieval Irish monk and visionary whose "celebrated visions had considerable influence on dream literature of the later Middle Ages", including Dante's 'Divine Comedy'.
Fursy m French (Belgian, Rare), Picard, History (Ecclesiastical)
French and Picard form of Fursey via Latinized Furseus.
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