This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is History or Anglo-Saxon.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
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".
Eurysthenes m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology, HistoryDerived 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.... [
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Eutharic m Germanic, HistoryThe 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... [
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Evellius m History (Ecclesiastical)Evellius (died 66 AD) was an early Christian martyr. He was a counselor to Nero, but was eventually martyred at Pisa after he converted to Christianity.
Expeditus m Late Roman, HistoryFrom 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.
Farabert m Germanic, HistoryDerived 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.
Fatimeja f HistoryAlbanian form of
Fatimah used in reference to Fatimah al-Zahra, the daughter of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and Khadijah.
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... [
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Flavījs m HistoryLatvian 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.
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... [
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Folcræd m Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English elements
folc "folk, people" and
ræd "advice, counsel, wisdom". Cognate to Germanic
Folcrad.
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.
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... [
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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.
Fursey m Old Irish, HistoryPossibly 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'.
Geatflæd f Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English elements
Geat "Geat" (a North Germanic tribe living around modern day Götaland; see
gautaz) and
flæd, possibly meaning "beauty".
Gerswintha f Germanic, HistoryThe first element of this name is derived from Gothic
gairu (
gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from
garva (
garo in Old High German, and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from Gothic
svinths (
swind in Old High German) "strength." Gerswintha was the name of one of Charlemagne's concubines.
Getulius m Late Roman, History (Ecclesiastical)Variant spelling of
Gaetulius, a name that has two possible etymological origins. One is that it means "inhabitant of Gaeta", which is an Italian city that ultimately derives its name from Greek
kaiétas meaning "cave"... [
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Geum m History, KoreanMeaning unknown. This was the personal name of Yeongjo (1694-1776), twenty-first king of Joseon.
Ghias-ad-din m Arabic, Medieval Turkic, HistoryGhias ad-Din (born circa 1206; date of death unknown but possibly circa 1226) was a prince of the Sultanate of Rum (now part of Turkey) who became king consort of Georgia through his marriage to Queen
Rusudan.
Giselher m Germanic, HistoryDerived from the Germanic element
gisel "hostage" (or "pledge") combined with Old High German
hari "army." Giselher was a 5th-century king of Burgundy.
Gisulf m Germanic, HistoryThe meaning and origin of the first element is rather uncertain: we know that it comes from
gis (the original form was possibly
gîs), but we don't exactly know where
gis itself comes from... [
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Glaukias m Ancient Greek, HistoryGlaukias (ruled 335 – c. 302 BC) was a ruler of the Taulantian kingdom which dominated southern Illyrian affairs in the second half of the 4th century BC.
Godhyse m & f Anglo-SaxonDerived from Old English
god "god" combined with
hyse "young man, boy; warrior" (a poetic term).
Godmund m Anglo-SaxonOld English cognate and variant of Germanic
Godemund and Old Norse
Guðmundr. Derived from either
god "god" or
god "good" and
mund "protection", meaning "god's protection, protected by god" or "good protection".
Goiswintha f Germanic, HistoryDerived from Gothic
gavi "region, district" or Gothic
gauja "inhabitant" combined with Gothic
svinths (
swind in Old High German) "strength." Goiswintha was the wife of Athanagild, a 6th-century king of the Visigoths.
Gong m Korean, HistoryMeaning unknown. This was the personal name of Sunjo (1790-1834), twenty-third king of Joseon.
Gorgo f Ancient Greek, HistoryMost likely derived from Greek γοργός
(gorgos) meaning "grim, fierce, terrible". However, it's also possible that the name is derived from the Greek verb γοργεύω
(gorgeuō) meaning "to move rapidly, to hasten", which itself is related to the Greek noun γοργία
(gorgia) meaning "agility, nimbleness, mobility"... [
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Gotfrid m Hungarian (Rare), HistoryHungarian form of
Gottfried. Gotfrid (c. 650–709) was the Duke of Alemannia in the late 7th century and until his death. He was of the house of the Agilolfing, which was the dominant ruling family in the Frankish Duchy of Bavaria.
Gourmaelon m Medieval Breton, HistoryAccording to the Celtic linguist Joseph Loth, this name would mean "the one with the brown eyebrows" or "the prince, the chief". This was the name of the Count of Cornouaille and
de facto ruler of Brittany from 907 – c. 914.
Grasulf m Germanic, HistoryDerived from the Germanic element
gras (or
grasan) "grass, herb, plant" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf." Grasulf II was a 7th-century duke of Friuli (Italy).
Grata f History (Ecclesiastical), Late RomanFeminine form of
Gratus. A famous bearer of this name was Justa Grata Honoria (5th century), the sister of the Western Roman emperor Valentinian III. It was also borne by Saint Grata of Bergamo, an early 4th-century martyr.
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.
Grifo m Frankish, Medieval Italian, HistoryDerived from the noun
grifo, which means "griffin" in both Italian and Old High German. In turn, it is derived from the Latin noun
gryphus, which itself is ultimately derived from the Greek noun γρύψ
(gryps) --- see
Griffin.... [
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Gruoch f Medieval Scottish, HistoryMeaning unknown. This was the name of the wife of King Macbeth of Scotland. She was immortalized as Lady Macbeth in the Shakespeare play Macbeth, though the facts about her are few.
Gubazes m Old Persian (Latinized), HistoryLatinized form of Greek Γουβάζης
(Goubázēs) or Γωβάζης
(Gōbázēs), which itself is the hellenized form of an ancient Persian compound name. The original Persian form of the name is unclear, as is its meaning... [
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Gu-ji f Korean, HistoryMeaning unknown. Yi Gu-ji (d. 1489) was a Joseon-dynasty princess, writer, artist and poet who was executed for having an affair with a slave.
Gundemar m Germanic, HistoryMeans "famous war", derived from Old High German
gund "war" combined with Old High German
mâri "famous." Gundemar I was a 7th-century king of the Visigoths in Hispania.
Gunderic m Germanic, HistoryDerived from Old High German
gund "war" 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." Gunderic was a 5th-century king of the Vandals and Alans.
Gundomad m Germanic, HistoryThe first element of this Germanic name comes from Old High German
gund "war." The meaning and origin of the second element is rather uncertain: we know that it comes from
mâtha but we don't exactly know where
mâtha itself comes from... [
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