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Quoyle m Literature
The name of the main character in E. Annie Proulx‘s The Shipping News (1993). The name apparently is based on the English word coil.
Qvarqvare m Georgian (Archaic), Literature
The general consensus is that this name is ultimately derived from the Georgian verb უყვარს (uqvars) meaning "to love", which basically gives the name the meaning of "beloved". Also compare Saqvarela.... [more]
Qyburn m Literature
Created by author George R. R. Martin for a character in his series "A Song of Ice and Fire" and the television adaptation "Game of Thrones". In the series, Qyburn is a former maester who was expelled from the Citadel for unethical experiments and necromancy.
Rabadash m Literature
The ambitious crown prince of Calormen in 'The Horse and His Boy' by C.S. Lewis.
Rabastan m Literature
Invented variant of Rastaban. This is the name of Rabastan Lestrange, a character in the "Harry Potter" series written by J.K. Rowling.
Rabicano m Carolingian Cycle, Literature
Means "white tail", derived from Spanish rabo "tail" and Spanish cano "white". The original word described a horse with white hairs in its tail, though nowadays rabicano refers to a certain coat color for horses, specifically in roans... [more]
Radagast m Literature
One of the wizards in the books by J.R.R. Tolkien. His name may mean "tender of beasts" in Adûnaic.
Radigund f Literature
Variant of Radegund used by Edmund Spenser for a queen of the Amazons in his poem 'The Faerie Queene' (1590).
Raffina f Popular Culture
Derived from the French word raffiné, meaning refined. This name is born by Puyo Puyo character Raffina.... [more]
Rafiki m & f Eastern African, Popular Culture
Means "friend, comrade" in Swahili. This Swahili word is derived from Arabic رَفِيق‎ (rafīq) "companion" (see Rafiq). This is the name of the baboon mentor of Simba and Mufasa in the Disney movie 'The Lion King' (1994).
Raiden m English (Modern), Popular Culture
An invented name, combining the popular phonetic element ray with the den suffix sound found in names such as Braden, Jaden, Hayden and Aidan... [more]
Raistlin m Literature, English
Raistlin is a name created for the Dragonlance series authored by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman.... [more]
Ramandu m Literature
An old man who is a retired star in 'The Voyage of the Dawn Treader' by C.S. Lewis.
Rambo m English, Popular Culture
Transferred use of the surname Rambo. However, in present day, due to the pop culture impact of the film series Rambo, starring Sylvester Stallone, Rambo has taken on a modern meaning of "one who is reckless, disregards orders, uses violence to solve all problems, and bravely charges headlong into the teeth of the enemy."... [more]
Random m & f English, Literature
From the English word "random".... [more]
Ranma m Popular Culture
Ranma Saotome is a fictional character and the titular protagonist of the manga series Ranma ½.
Raoden m Literature
in The book 'Elantris' by Brandon Sanderson, Prince Raoden, the prince of Arelon, is transformed into an Elantrian at the beginning of the book. Once Raoden is transformed, he is immediately sent to Elantris in secret while his father pretends he has suddenly died... [more]
Rarahu f Literature, Tahitian
French variant of Rarau used by Pierre Loti in his popular autobiographical novel 'Le mariage de Loti' (1880), where it belongs to a native Tahitian woman who is the lover of the narrator - a French naval officer stationed on the island.
Rarity f & m English (Rare), Popular Culture
From the English word, rarity, "a thing that is rare, especially one having particular value as a result". A My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic character bears this name.
Rasalas m Astronomy
The name Rasalas is the name of a star in the constellation Leo. The name comes from the Arabic phrase "Ras Elased Borealis", which translates to "northern part of Leo's head".
Rasputia f Popular Culture
Feminized version of the surname Rasputin. This name was used on one of the main characters of the 2007 film Norbit.
Rassilon m Popular Culture
Rassilon is the name of a Time Lord historic figure in Doctor Who. He appears in the episode THE FIVE DOCTORS and in THE END OF TIME.
Rastaban m Astronomy
Traditional name for Beta Draconis, the third brightest star in the Draco constellation. The name comes from Arabic ra's ath-thu'ban, which means "head of the serpent".
Rataxes m Literature
Rataxes is the king of the Rhinoceroses in the Babar books.
Ratchet m Popular Culture
Ratchet is a co-protagonist of the Ratchet & Clank video game series.
Rathina f Literature
The name of a faerie princess in Allan Frewin Jones's The Faerie Path.
Rathlean f Arthurian Cycle
Of uncertain derivation. This name belonged to a character in the Irish Arthurian romance Céilidhe Iosgaide Léithe (The Visit of Iosgaid Liath or Visit of the Grey-Hammed Lady)... [more]
Ratonhnhaké:ton m Popular Culture, Mohawk
Means "he scratches/scrapes at life" in Mohawk. This name was invented by Mohawk Tribe academics Akwiratékha Martin and Teiowí:sonte Thomas Deer for Ubisoft's game 'Assassin's Creed III'.
Rauthgundis f Literature
Alternate spelling of Rautgundis.... [more]
Rawdon m Literature
'Vanity Fair'
Rayber m Literature
Used for a character in Flannery O'Connor's The Violent Bear It Away (1960).
Raye f & m English (Rare), Popular Culture
Variant of either Ray or Rae.... [more]
Raylan m English (American), Popular Culture
A variant of Rylan, incorporating the diminutive Ray.
Rebakah f American (Rare), Literature
Variant of Rebecca. This name appears in Tamora Pierce's 'The Legend of Beka Cooper' series.
Recha f Hebrew, Literature
Derived from Hebrew rekhah "soft; tender; velvety; silky".... [more]
Reineke m Low German, Literature
Low German pet form of names containing the name element regin like Reinhard... [more]
Reis m & f Popular Culture
Meaning unknown. It was first used in Final Fantasy Tactics, Reis is the lover of Beowulf and in order to protect him she gets herself turned into a Dragon and later when she is human again is called a Dragon Kin... [more]
Reisen f Japanese, Popular Culture
From Japanese 冷戦 (Reisen) meaning "Cold War" or 醴泉 (Reisen), meaning "Fountain", or 霊蟾 (Reisen) meaning "Spirit Toad". A bearer of this name is Reisen Udongein Inaba, a character from the Touhou Project.
Relm f Popular Culture
The name of a character in the game Final Fantasy VI.
Rendon m Popular Culture
Used in the role-playing game Dragon Age: Origins (2009). Possibly derived from the Spanish rendón meaning "bold, daring".
Renfri f Popular Culture
Taken from the surname Renfrew.... [more]
Renly m & f English, Literature
Variant of Renley.... [more]
Reno m & f Italian, Popular Culture, Spanish
Short form of Moreno and other names ending in -reno.
Repanse f Arthurian Cycle
As a maiden, Repanse had charge of the Grail and carried it in the Grail Procession. After Perceval became the Grail King, Repanse fell in love with Feirefiz, Perceval’s pie-bald half brother, at Arthur’s court... [more]
Rephaim m Literature
Used in the 'House of Night' series of fantasy novels (written by American author P. C. Cast and her daughter Kristin Cast), where it belongs to the favorite son of the fallen angel Kalona. It is probably taken a biblical term which "can refer either to a mythical race of giants, or to dead ancestors who are residents of the Netherworld."
Rerun m Literature
In Peanuts, Rerun is the younger brother of Lucy and Linus.
Resa f English, German, Spanish, Literature
Short form of Theresa or Teresa.... [more]
Retsuko f Popular Culture
From Japanese 烈 (retsu) meaning "fury, rage, violent, vehement" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child." This is the name of the protagonist of the 2016 Sanrio anime 'Aggressive Retsuko'.
Revan m Popular Culture
Revan is the name of a fictional character in the 'Star Wars' universe, known as both a Jedi and a Sith (as Darth Revan). Revan is the main character in the RPG 'Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic' (2003) and appears in numerous other 'Star Wars' media... [more]
Revy f Popular Culture
Name of the main female protagonist of the anime Black Lagoon. In the anime, Revy is short for Rebecca.
Rey m & f English, Popular Culture
Variant of Ray. More commonly used for boys, it began being used for girls following the release of 'Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens'.
Reynaert m Medieval Dutch, Literature
Medieval Dutch form of Reinhard.... [more]
Reznik m Literature
Derived from the Czech word "řezník" meaning "butcher". It is also the name of a character from the novel "The 5th Wave" by Rick Yancey.
Rhaegar m Literature
Was used in George R. R. Martin's series "A Song of Ice and Fire"
Rhaella f Literature
Created by author George R.R. Martin for use in the series "A Song of Ice and Fire." Queen Rhaella Targaryen is the mother of the character Daenerys.
Rhaenyra f Literature
Created by author George R. R. Martin for a character his series of fantasy novels A Song of Ice and Fire and the television adaptation House of the Dragon (2022-). In the series, Rhaenyra Targaryen is a claimant to the throne of Westeros.
Rhaenys f Literature
Was used in Goerge R. R. Martin's series "A Song of Ice and Fire
Rhen m Popular Culture
This name is given to the prince of Emberfall in Brigid Kemmerer's novel 'A Curse So Dark And Lonely,' a modern retelling of Beauty and the Beast.
Rheusa f Arthurian Cycle
Spenser famously includes Irish waterways in his list of guests at the fantastic marriage of the rivers Thames and Medway, in Book IV of The Faerie Queene, including the river nymph Rheusa.
Rhindon m Literature
Used by British author C.S. Lewis in his 1950s fantasy series The Chronicles of Narnia. Given to the sword of Peter Pevensie.
Rhine f Literature
Apparently from the name of the River Rhine in western Germany, which is ultimately from Gaulish Renos meaning "that which flows". It was used by American author Lauren DeStefano in her 'Chemical Garden Trilogy'.
Rhodamne f Literature
Possibly derived from Greek ῥόδον (rhodon) meaning "rose". This was used in Libistros and Rhodamne, a 13th-century Byzantine romance written at the imperial court of Nicaea.
Rhodanthe f English (Rare), Literature
Means "rose flower" from Greek ‘ροδον (rhodon) "rose" combined with ανθος (anthos) "flower, blossom"... [more]
Rhun m Welsh, Medieval Welsh, Welsh Mythology, Arthurian Cycle
Old Welsh name, possibly derived from Proto-Celtic *roino- meaning "hill, plain" (the source of Scottish Gaelic raon meaning "plain, field") or Proto-Celtic *rnf which meant "secret" and "magic" (the source of Middle Welsh rin which meant "mystery" and "charm" as well as Modern Welsh rhin meaning "secret")... [more]
Rhysand m Literature
Name invented by author Sarah J. Maas for a character in her book series 'A Court of Thorns and Roses'. This name began raising in popularity in the United States in the early 2020s.
Ribanna f Literature, German (Modern, Rare)
Ribanna (also described as Rose of Quicourt) is a fictive Native American woman in several works of Karl May. She is married to Old Firehand.
Rickon m Literature, Popular Culture
Invented name based on medieval diminutives such as Dicun. It is the name of the youngest Stark child in the book series 'A Song of Ice and Fire' and the corresponding TV show 'Game of Thrones'.
Riddick m English (Rare), Popular Culture
Transferred use of the surname Riddick. A famous fictional bearer of the surname was the (anti)hero Richard B. Riddick from the 'Chronicles of Riddick' movies.
Riff m & f Popular Culture, Dutch (Modern, Rare)
In popular culture, this name is best known for being the name of one of the main characters of the 1957 Broadway musical West Side Story, namely the leader of a gang called the Jets. His name might possibly be derived from the English noun riff, which refers to a repeated instrumental melody line in a song.... [more]
Rikku f Popular Culture
A heroine from the 'Final Fantasy' video game series.
Rilana f Popular Culture, German (Modern, Rare)
Rilana is the name of the female protagonist in the French-German TV series 'Arpad le Tzigane/Arpad der Zigeuner' ("Arpad the Gypsy").... [more]
Rilian m Literature
The name of the Prince in C. S. Lewis' 'The Silver Chair'. He is Caspian X's son, his mother is a star, known as Lilliandil.
Rincewind m Literature
A wizard from some of Sir Terry Pratchett's books, including 'The Colour of Magic'. According to Pratchett, he took Rincewind's name from 'Churm Rincewind', an imaginary person referred to in early 'Beachcomber' columns from the Daily Express.
Rinda f Popular Culture, English, Norse Mythology
Short form of names ending in -rinda (Florinda, Lorinda, etc.).... [more]
Rinoa f English (Modern), Popular Culture
A main character in the videogame 'Final Fantasy VIII'. The name is believed to either be a variation of the Irish ríoghan meaning "queen," or the Japanese translation of Lenore.
Rintrah m Literature
Rintrah is a character in William Blake's mythology, representing the just wrath of the prophet. Rintrah first appears in 'The Marriage of Heaven and Hell': "Rintrah roars and shakes his fires in the burdened air" shows him personifying revolutionary wrath... [more]
Riobaldo m Literature
Riobaldo is the main character in João Guimarães Rosa's 1956 novel Grande Sertão: Veredas (The Devil to Pay in the Backlands in English), an adaptation of the faustian motif to the sertão.
Ripheus m Literature, Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Uncertain etymology, possibly derived from Ancient Greek ῥιπή (rhipé) meaning "rapid movement; throw, cast, hurl; sweep, rush (of wind, fire)". This was the name of a Trojan hero and figure from Virgil’s Aeneid, stated to be the most just and righteous of the Trojans.
Ripred m Literature
Ripred is an abnormally large rat and capable fighter who appears in Suzanne Collins' The Underland Chronicles. He is an important character in all five of the series' books. Ripred is what many people and animals in the Underland refer to as a "rager", or a natural born killer.
Rishda m Literature
A Calormene Tarkaan, or noble, who tries to take over Narnia in 'The Last Battle' by C.S. Lewis.
Risukuma m Popular Culture
A contraction of risu and kuma, which literally mean squirrel and bear respectively. This name is born by Puyo Puyo character Risukuma.
Rittersporn m Literature
Rittersporn is a German word meaning "delphinum".... [more]
Rivalen m Arthurian Cycle
Medieval form of Rhiwallon used in the early German versions of the Tristan legend, where it belongs to Tristan's father, the king of Parmenie.
Roaz m Arthurian Cycle
In Wirnt von Grafenberg's 'Wigalois', The pagan king of Glois, evil and villainous, who sold his soul to the Devil and was thus able to use sorcery to take over many lands, including the neighboring kingdom of Korntin... [more]
Robb m English, Literature, Popular Culture
Variant of Rob, used in George R. R. Martin's 'A Song of Ice and Fire' and the corresponding TV series 'Game of Thrones'.
Robett m Literature
Created by author George R. R. Martin for a character in his series "A Song of Ice and Fire" and the television adaptation "Game of Thrones". It is possibly derived from Robert... [more]
Rocinante m Pet, Literature
Means "nag; old horse" in Spanish. This is the name of Don Quixote's horse.
Rockingham m Literature
The name of character Rockingham Napier in, “Excellent Women,” by Barbara Pym.
Rodolphus m Literature, English (Rare, Archaic, ?)
Latinized form of Rudolf. This was used for a character (the husband of Bellatrix Lestrange) in the 'Harry Potter' series.
Rodrik m Swedish (Rare), Popular Culture
Swedish form of Roderick. A notable bearer is Ser Rodrik Cassel from HBO's ever-popular TV show 'Game of Thrones'.
Rohr f & m Literature
Transferred use of the surname Rohr. This is used as a feminine name in Victoria Aveyard's Red Queen.
Romanadvoratrelundar f Popular Culture
This is the full name of one of the fourth Doctor's companions from the British TV series "Doctor Who", generally known as Romana. Although the first part is a real name, the rest was probably invented by the series' writers.
Romlyn m Popular Culture
The name of a Dark Elf in the video game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
Rompetechos m Literature, Popular Culture
This is the name of a well-known fictional character by Francisco Ibáñez. Rompetechos is Spanish for "roof breaker". This is meant to be ironic, as Rompetechos is very short.
Ronette f English (Rare), Popular Culture
Diminutive of Veronica, which experienced some popularity in the United States in the wake of the 60s girl group The Ronettes. The lead singer of the band's name at birth was Veronica Bennett.... [more]
Ronia f Literature, English, Swedish
Variant of Ronja used in the English translation of Swedish children's book 'Ronja Rövardotter' ('Ronia the Robber's Daughter') by Astrid Lindgren.
Ronno m Popular Culture, Literature, Various (Rare)
The masculine antagonist of Bambi (named in the original book by Felix Salten and in the movie 'Bambi 2', unnamed in the first movie 'Bambi').... [more]
Roose m Literature, Popular Culture
Roose Bolton is the name of major character from the Song of Ice and Fire books by GRR Martin and the TV show Game of Thrones based upon the former. ... [more]
Ror m Literature, German
The name Ror was created taking letters from the names Richard Georg.... [more]
Roran m Irish, Scottish, Literature
Roran is a derivative of the name Rory (Irish: Ruairí; Scottish Gaelic: Ruairidh) and so shares the meaning: The Red King.
Roronoa m Popular Culture
Roronoa Zoro is a fictional character in the One Piece franchise created by Eiichiro Oda.
Rosader m Literature
Used in Thomas Lodge's work "Rosalynde" which is the basis of Shakespeare's "As You Like It". In Lodge's work, the character of Rosader corresponds to Shakespeare's Orlando, whom is Rosalind's love interest in As You Like It.
Rosalita f Popular Culture, Spanish (Philippines)
Possibly a diminutive of Rosalía or a combination of Rosa 1 and Lita... [more]
Rosalynde f Literature
The eponymous character of "Rosalynde; or, Euphues' Golden Legacy" by Thomas Lodge, a pastoral romance written in the late 16th century. The narrative centers around the character of Rosalynde, the daughter of an exiled king, who finds herself entangled in themes of love, honor, and familial discord... [more]
Rosanthe f Literature
Presumably an altered form of Rhodanthe, using the Latin element rosa (compare Rose) as opposed to the Greek rhodon (compare Rhoda)... [more]
Rosarian f Literature
Name of several Queens of Inys in Samantha Shannon's epic fantasy novel, Priory of the Orange Tree. Possibly an elaboration of Rose or Rosary.
Rosebud f English (Rare), Popular Culture
Name of Rosebud Denovo, street activist, and Rosebud the Basselope, a character in the comic strip Bloom County.
Rosse m Literature, Theatre
This is the name of a thane in William Shakespeare's Macbeth (also spelled Ross).
Rostevan m Literature, Georgian (Rare)
Georgian sources state that this name is of Persian origin and means "straight, righteous" as well as "wise, sage" and "truthful". This should connect the name to Middle Persian rāst meaning "true, straight, direct" and rastīh meaning "truth", which have evolved into modern Persian as respectively راست (râst) and راستی (râsti).... [more]
Rotor m Popular Culture
Meaning unknown. The most famous bearer, either in reality or in media, is Rotor the Walrus, from the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series by Archie Comics.
Rouge f Popular Culture
Means "red" in French, though it can also refer to the type of make-up. A famous fictional bearer is Rouge the Bat, a character in the Sonic games.
Roxas m Popular Culture
Roxas is a fictional character from Square Enix's video game franchise Kingdom Hearts.
Roxil f Literature
From both Bryan Davis's book series, The Oracles of Fire and Dragons in our Midst.
Royintan m Persian, Persian Mythology, Literature
Means "one who has a body of brass", derived from the Middle Persian adjective rōyēn meaning "brazen" (ultimately from rōy meaning "brass, copper") combined with the Middle Persian noun tan meaning "body, person".... [more]
Roys m Literature
Name of a character in a book in the Roys Bedoys series.
Rubeus m Literature, Medieval Italian (Latinized)
From Latin rubeus meaning "red, reddish". Rubeus Hagrid is a half-wizard, half-giant character in J. K. Rowling's 'Harry Potter' series; considering Rowling has likened the character to the Green Man, she may have based his name on the Latin word rubeus "of the bramble-bush, made of brambles", from rubus "bramble-bush".
Rudeus m Popular Culture
The main protagonist of Rifujin na Magonote's novel series 'Mushoku Tensei''.
Rukia f Popular Culture
Rukia Kuchiki is a main character from the anime and manga series 'Bleach'.
Rullgardina f Literature
From Swedish rullgardin meaning "roller blind, roll-down curtain". This is one of the middle names of Pippi Långstrump (English: Pippi Longstocking), full name Pippilotta Viktualia Rullgardina Krusmynta Efraimsdotter Långstrump, a character invented by Swedish author Astrid Lindgren.
Rúmil m Literature
Meaning unknown. In Tolkien's Legendarium this is the name of two Elves. One was a loremaster of Tirion who invented the alphabet later expanded on by Fëanor; the other was a guard of Lothlórien, the brother of Haldir and Orophin.
RuPaul m & f Popular Culture
In the case of American drag queen RuPaul Charles, it was a combination roux (a mixture of lard, flour and season which makes the base of gumbo) and Paul.
Rurigimi f Literature
The childhood name of the character Tamakazura in 'The Tale of Genji' by Lady Murasaki.
Russandol m Literature
Means "copper-top". In Tolkien's Legendarium this is a nickname given to Maedhros.
Ryam m Literature
The given name of several minor characters in the fantasy book series "A Song of Ice and Fire." Alteration of Ryan
Rynn m & f English (Modern), Popular Culture
Modern variant of the name Brynn or short form of Katherine.
Ryuk m Popular Culture
Ryuk is a fictional character in the manga series Death Note, created by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata.
Saaski f Literature
Used by Eloise Jarvis McGraw for her main character in her 1997 Newberry Honor book "The Moorchild"
Saatan m Theology
Estonian form of Satan.
Saatana m Theology
Finnish form of Satan.
Saavik f Popular Culture
Saavik is the name of a character appearing in the "Star Trek" movie franchise. According to "The Pandora Principle," by Carolyn Clowes, the name is Romulan for "little cat."
Sabbath f & m English (Puritan, Rare), Literature
From the word "sabbath," referring to the day of rest (Saturday).
Sabbatha f English (Rare), Literature
Derived from English sabbath, the name of the holy day of the week in Judeo-Christian tradition, which derives from Hebrew shabbath, properly "day of rest", from shabath "he rested"... [more]
Saber f Popular Culture
From the English word saber (British English sabre), denoting a type of backsword with a curved blade. It is the name of a reoccurring character in the popular Fate visual novel and anime series.
Sabeth f German (Rare), Literature
Short form of Elisabeth. Max Frisch used this name on one of his characters in the novel "Homo Faber" (published in English in 1959).
Sabie f Arthurian Cycle
A maiden loved by Gerhart of Riviers.... [more]
Sabilor m Arthurian Cycle
A knight who performed well in a tournament thrown by King Brandegorre of Estrangorre, and he were the second of the twelve knights who swore fealty to Brandegorre’s daughter.
Sabran f Literature
This name is the named of several Berethnet queens in Samantha Shannon's book ''The Priory of the Orange Tree'', most notably Sabran IX, one of the main characters of the book.... [more]
Sabriel f & m Literature, Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend
There are multiple explanations for the etymology of this name. One is that it is a variant form of Sabrael. An other is that it is derived from Hebrew sabi "stop, rest" combined with el "God", thus meaning "(the) rest of God"... [more]
Sacharissa f Literature
Based on Latin sacharum "sugar". This name was invented by poet Edmund Waller (1606-1687), who used it as a nickname for Lady Dorothy Sidney, countess of Sunderland.
Sadalom m Arthurian Cycle
A fashionable Knight of the Round Table slain during the Grail Quest.
Sadoine m Arthurian Cycle
Cousin of Guinevere and brother of Guiomar.
Sador m Ethiopian, Literature
Coptic Christian (Ge'ez) word for the piercing on Jesus' ribs by the lancet.... [more]
Saelind f Literature
Means "having a wise heart" from Sindarin sael "wise" and ind "inner thought, mind, meaning, heart". This was an epessë or epithet of Andreth in J. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium.
Saeran m Popular Culture
This is the name of the fictional character Saeran Choi (mostly known as unknown) from the hit Korean otome game Mystic Messenger.
Saeros m Literature
Saeros is one of J. R. R. Tolkien's characters.
Saeyoung m Popular Culture
This is the real name of the fictional character 707 (Luciel) from the Korean otome app "Mystic Messenger".
Safere m Arthurian Cycle
A Knight of the Round Table.
Saffy f English (British), Literature
Diminutive of names beginning with a similar sound, such as Saffron (as used in the children's novel Saffy's Angel (2001) by Hilary McKay). It was also used as an Anglicized form of Sadbh in Ella Griffin's novel Postcards from the Heart (2011).
Safie f Literature, Turkish (Archaic)
Variant of Safiye. This was the name of a Turkish merchant's daughter in the novel Frankenstein.
Sagitta f Ancient Roman, Astronomy, Swedish (Rare)
Means "arrow" in Latin. ... [more]
Sagittarius m Astronomy
Means "archer" in Latin. It is the name of one of the constellations of the zodiac, commonly represented as a centaur drawing a bow, derived from its representation in Greek mythology.
Sagramore m Arthurian Cycle, Popular Culture
An Old French variant of the Old French sicamor meaning "sycamore", as in the tree.... [more]
Sagris m Arthurian Cycle
In the Tristano Riccardiano and La Tavola Ritonda, a knight who, while visiting Mark’s court for healing, learned that Isolde had been abducted by Palamedes. He chased after them, but could not fight well because of his wounds, and was defeated.
Sagwa f Popular Culture
The name of the titular character from 'Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat'. The name is a corruption of her Chinese name 傻瓜 (Shǎguā) meaning "silly melon head" or "fool".
Saiph m Astronomy
Variant of Saif. This is the traditional name of Kappa Orionis, a blue star in the constellation Orion.
Salamanca f Literature
Salamanca Tree Hiddle is the main character of the novel "Walk Two Moons". It was made up by her parents, who based it upon the word Seneca, as a refrence to the Native American tribe which her great-great grandmother belonged to.
Salambo f Semitic Mythology (Hellenized), Literature (Anglicized)
Greek and Latin form of the name of a Babylonian goddess of love, equivalent to Aphrodite or Venus. It may correspond to the once-attested Punic name šlmbʿl meaning "(the god) Dusk (is) (my?) Lord", in which the ending of the name comes from Ba'al, a title of various deities meaning "lord"... [more]
Salandre m Arthurian Cycle
A knight defeated in joust by Perceval.
Salazar m Literature
Transferred use of the surname Salazar. It was used by J. K. Rowling in her 'Harry Potter' series of books, where it belongs to Salazar Slytherin, the eponymous founder of Hogwarts' Slytherin house.
Saliman m Literature
Used by Australian author Alison Croggon in her 'Pellinor' series of fantasy novels, in which the character Saliman of Turbansk was a friend of Maerad, Hem/Cai and Cadvan. It may be a variant transcription of Suleiman.
Salladhor m Literature
In the A Song of Ice and Fire novels, and Game of Thrones series, Salladhor Saan is a flamboyant and respected ship captain and leader. While he sells his skills to the highest bidder, he has some genuine loyalty to his friends and allies.... [more]
Salmakia f Literature
Salmakia is a character in Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials book series, first released in 1995.
Salomina f English (Rare), Dutch (Archaic), Popular Culture
Variant of Salome. This was used for a character in the movie 'I Origins' in 2014.
Samarinde f Dutch, Literature, Popular Culture
The use of this extremely rare name was inspired by a character from the 1992 book "Ik ook van jou" (English: "I love you too" - the literal translation is "I also of you"), who is featured much more prominently in the 2000 sequel "Ik omhels je met duizend armen" (English: "I embrace you with a thousand arms")... [more]
Samela f Literature, English
Likely coined by the English poet Robert Greene in the late sixteenth century for his poem "Samela", Samela is most likely a reworking of Semele.
Samsagaz m Literature (Hispanicized)
Spanish form of Samwise in The Lord of the Rings, translating "wise" as sagaz.
Samuelus m Literature
This was the name of one of the characters in The Cats of Ulthar by H. P. Lovecraft.
Samus f Popular Culture
Possibly a variant of the name Samantha that's used in the future.... [more]
Samwell m Literature, Popular Culture
Samwell Tarly is the name of a character from the Song of Ice and Fire books by GRR Martin and the TV show Game of Thrones based upon the former.
Sandokan m Literature
Sandokan is titular character in some tales later collected in a book series started with the first book 'Le tigri di Mompracem' (1900) written by Emilio Salgari (1862-1911). The name is most likely inspired by Sandakan, a city in Malaysia which means "the place that was pawned" in Suluk language.
Sandor m Literature
The name of a character in George R.R. Martin's novels A Song of Ice and Fire. Presented without the accent commonly used in the Hungarian spelling, but likely derived from the same. Most likely a form of Alexander, meaning "defender of man."
Sandrilene f Literature
Likely an elaboration of Sandrine, used in Tamora Pierce's 'Circle of Magic' series.
Sandry f Literature, English
Short form of the name Sandrilene.
Sandybell f Popular Culture, Spanish (Latin American, Modern, Rare), Spanish (Mexican, Modern, Rare)
Combination of Sandy and name suffix -bell (see Belle), taken from the main character of the Japanese anime series 'Hello! Sandybell' (originally spelled with final -e), first aired in Japan in 1981.... [more]
Sanglier m Arthurian Cycle
Sanglier is an evil traveler who kills his own lady. Artegall punishes him by making him carry her head.
Sanguinex m Popular Culture
Based on Latin sanguineus meaning "of blood", also "bloody, bloodthirsty". This is the name of a vampire in the Japanese manga series Beyblade, written and illustrated by Takao Aoki. The character is Dracula's grandson and ruler of the vampires.
Sapharin m Arthurian Cycle
A Saxon king who served King Aminaduc, invading northern Britain at the beginning of Arthur’s reign.
Saphira f English, Judeo-Anglo-Norman, Literature, Various
English variant and Judeo-Anglo-Norman form of Sapphira. This is the name of Eragon's dragon in Christopher Paolini's 'Inheritance Cycle' series of books.
Sarabi f Swahili, Popular Culture
Means "mirage" in Swahili. This is the name of the mother of Simba and mate of Mufasa and in the Disney movie The Lion King (1994).
Saradas m Literature
Saradas was the third son of Gorbadoc Brandybuck and Mirabella Took. His siblings were Rorimac (who was the grandfather of Merry), Amaranth, Dodinas, Asphodel, Dinodas, and Primula (who was the mother of Frodo Baggins).
Saraide f Arthurian Cycle
One of the maidens of Viviane, the French Damsel of the Lake, Saraide seems to have held a high place in the Damsel’s service. her grasp of magic, while doubtless far short of Viviane’s, Nimue’s, or Morgan’s, was practical and useful.
Saraiyu f Literature
Name of one of the main characters in Tamora Pierce's books Trickter's Choice and Trickster's Queen. Possibly coined from the Hebrew name Sarai combined with the Chinese suffix yu meaning "jade", "happy, pleased" or "rain".
Saraneth f Literature
Saraneth is the sixth of the seven bells used by necromancers and the Abhorsen in Garth Nix's Old Kingdom trilogy. Saraneth is the Binder, the bell that forces complience from the listener.
Sardanapalus m Ancient Greek, Literature
The name is probably an ancient Greek corruption of Ashurbanipal, the last great Assyrian emperor-king of the Assyrian Empire.... [more]
Sargia f Arthurian Cycle
A sorceress who gave her son Felice to Tristan the Younger as a squire.
Saridan m Literature, Georgian (Rare)
This is the name of a king in the 12th-century epic poem The Knight in the Panther's Skin written by the Georgian poet Shota Rustaveli (1172-1216). He was the father of the titular knight of the poem, namely prince Tariel of India.... [more]
Sarkan m Literature
From the Slovak word šarkan, meaning "dragon". Used as a name for a male character in the fantasy novel 'Uprooted' by Naomi Novik.
Sarralyn f Literature, English
Name used in Tamora Pierce's Tortall books. Made from a combination of the names Sarra meaning "princess" or "lady" and Lyn meaning "lake".
Sarrasinte f Arthurian Cycle
The daughter of King Label of Persia.... [more]
Saruman m Literature
Saruman is a fictional character in J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium. He is introduced in Fellowship of the Ring, and becomes an important supporting character in the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Šarūnas m Lithuanian, Literature
The first element of this name is derived from the old Lithuanian adjective šarus meaning "fast, quick" as well as "nimble, agile", which is derived from either the old Lithuanian verb šariuoti meaning "to go quickly" or from the old Lithuanian verb šarioti meaning "to run, to scurry"... [more]
Saruz m Arthurian Cycle
A knight present at the Sorgarda tournament, which Gawain won.
Sasori m Popular Culture
Means "scorpion" in Japanese.... [more]
Sasuke m Japanese, Popular Culture
From Japanese 佐 (sa) "assistant, help" combined with 介 (suke) "concern oneself with, jammed in, mediate, shellfish", 助 (suke) "assistant, help, rescue", 輔 (suke) "help", 祐 (suke) "help" or 亮 (suke) "clear, help".... [more]
Sátán m Theology
Hungarian form of Satan.
Satana m Theology
Form of Satan in various languages.
Satanás m Biblical Spanish, Biblical Portuguese, Theology
Spanish and Portuguese form of Satan.
Satanàs m Theology
Catalan form of Satan.
Satanas m Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin, Theology
Greek and Latin form of Satan.
Satanica f Popular Culture
Feminisation or Latinisation of Satan. Often associated with death metal music.
Sātans m Theology
Latvian form of Satan.
Sathan m Arthurian Cycle
Brother of King Netor of Bulgaria.
Satin f Literature
From the French word satin, referring to the fabric satin. This was used by the French author Émile Zola as a name for a prostitute in his novel "Nana" (1880). It is not used as a name in France.
Satorious m Popular Culture, English (Rare)
Variation of Sartorius, which is a transferred use of the surname Sartorius.... [more]
Sberin m Arthurian Cycle
A warrior in the service of King Arthur who was the son of King Fflergant of Armorica.... [more]
Scar m Popular Culture
Name of the antagonist in The Lion King, believed to be named for his evil intentions.
Scarmiglione m Literature
Scarmiglione is one of the twelve named Malebranche in the 8th Circle of Hell's 5th Gulf, where corrupt politicians are immersed in burning pitch, the Malebolge, from the Inferno of Dante's Divine Comedy.
Sceptrum m & f Astronomy
Means "sceptre" in Latin. This is the traditional name of the star 53 Eridani in the constellation Eridanus.
Schedar f Astronomy
Derives from the Arabic word şadr, meaning "breast" (referring to the star's placement near the "heart" of the constellation). This is the traditional name of the star Alpha Cassiopeiae in the constellation Cassiopeia.... [more]
Scherules m Arthurian Cycle
The burgrave of the city of Bearosche under Duke Lyppaut. ... [more]
Schezo m Popular Culture
When combined with the last name Wegey, it means the gorgeous man who defiles the gods in a fictional ancient language. This name is born by Puyo Puyo character Schezo Wegey.
Schoysiane f Arthurian Cycle
She married Kyot of Katelangen and died giving birth to her daughter Sigune. Prior to this, she raised Condwiramurs (Kondviramur), the hereditary Queen of Brabant, who became Perceval’s wife.
Schroeder m Popular Culture (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Schroeder. Used as a first name in 1951 by Charles Schulz for a character in his comic strip "Peanuts"... [more]
Schulda f Arthurian Cycle
One of the three Fatal Sisters – the others were Urd and Verandi – who presided over the past, present, and future.... [more]
Scooby m Popular Culture
This is the name used for Shaggy's dog in the 'Scooby Doo' Franchise
Scrat m Popular Culture
Scrat is a sabre-toothed squirrel who is obsessed with collecting acorns, constantly putting his life in danger to obtain and defend them in the Ice Age films.
Scudamour m Arthurian Cycle
A character in "The Faerie Queene" by Edmund Spenser.
Scyld m Anglo-Saxon Mythology, Literature
Variant of Skjǫldr used in the Old English poem Beowulf.
Seattle m Duwamish (Anglicized), Popular Culture
Seattle is an anglicization of the modern Duwamish conventional spelling Si'ahl, equivalent to the modern Lushootseed (Chief Seattle's native language) publishing spelling Si'aɫ... [more]
Sebile f Arthurian Cycle, Folklore
Variant of Sybil. In Arthurian legend and Italian folklore, Sebile is a queen or princess often portrayed as a fairy or enchantress.
Sebille f Arthurian Cycle
A mythical medieval queen or princess who is frequently portrayed as a fairy or an enchantress in the Arthurian legend and Italian folklore. She appears in a variety of roles, from the most faithful and noble lady to a wicked seductress, often in relation with or substituting for the character of Morgan le Fay... [more]
Sectonia f Popular Culture
Queen Sectonia is the primary antagonist of Kirby: Triple Deluxe and the penultimate boss of that game. She first appears in-game after Kirby beats Taranza, who was the queen's loyal servant.
Segrelos m Arthurian Cycle
King Anguish of Ireland’s astrologer.... [more]
Seherezádé f Literature
Hungarian form of Sheherazade.
Seife f Arthurian Cycle
Arthur’s sister in Der Pleier’s Meleranz. She was the wife of King Lot and the mother of Gawain. Her sisters included Anthonje and Olimpia.... [more]
Seifer m Popular Culture
Taken from the last name Seifer. Seifer Almasy (サイファー・アルマシー, Saifā Arumashī) is character from Final Fantasy 8.
Seijūrō m Japanese (Rare), Popular Culture
This name combines 清 (shou, shin, sei, kiyo.i, kiyo.maru, kiyo.meru) meaning "cleanse, exorcise, Manchu dynasty, pure, purify," 政 (shou, sei, matsurigoto, man) meaning "government, politics," 征 (sei) meaning "attack the rebellious, collect taxes, subjugate," 精 (shiyau, shou, sei, kiyo) meaning "energy, excellence, fairy, ghost, purity, refined, skill, vitality" or 晴 (sei, ha.rasu, ha.re, ha.re-, ha.reru, -ba.re) meaning "clear up" with 十 (ji', juu, ju', to, too) meaning "ten" or 重 (juu, chou, e, omo, omo.i, omo.ri, kasa.naru, kasa.neru) meaning "-fold, heap up, heavy, pile of boxes, pile up" and 郎 (ryou, rou, otoko) meaning "son."... [more]
Selenite f & m Popular Culture
Fictional inhabitant of the moon, from the story "The First Men in the Moon".
Selestra f Literature
Invented by Alexandra Christo for a witch in her book Princess of Souls, released in 2022.
Seliph m Popular Culture
Derived from the word seraph, ultimately from Hebrew שרפים‎ (serafim) (see Seraphina). It is the name of a character in the fantasy role-playing franchise 'Fire Emblem'.
Selyse f Literature
Used in GRR. Martin's "A song of ice and fire". Selyse Baratheon, born Selyse Florent, is Stannis Baratheon's wife and she is the mother of Shireen. ... [more]
Sémaphore m Literature
Derived from the French noun sémaphore meaning "semaphore", which is a visual signalling system. The word is ultimately derived from the ancient Greek words σῆμα (sema) meaning "sign, mark, token" and φέρω (phero) meaning "to bear, to carry"... [more]
Senbonzakura m Popular Culture
Senbonzakura means 'One thousand cherry blossoms' or 'One thousand cherry trees'.... [more]
Senna f English (Rare), Literature, Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Derived from the plant named Senna. The name is a variant of the Arabic name Sana, which means "brilliance, radiance, splendour."... [more]
Sentaniz f Literature
Variant of Saintanise. Ti Sentaniz ("Little Sentaniz") is a fictional character created by Maurice Sixto for his 1977 Volume III, a collection of lodyans (a Haitian literary genre akin to fairytales)... [more]
Senyora f Popular Culture
Filipinized form of the Spanish word señora meaning "lady." Senyora Santibañez is a snobbish and stereotypically arrogant plantation owner depicting the main antagonist in the Mexican telenovela Marimar and actor Chantal Andere.
Sepedavle m Georgian (Archaic), Literature
Means "sword of the state", derived from the Arabic noun سيف (sayf) meaning "sword" (see Saif) combined with the Arabic noun دولة (dawla) meaning "state".... [more]
Sephie f Popular Culture (Modern, Rare)
Diminutive for Persephone and Josephine. This is the name of the heroine in the CrossGen comic series 'Meridian'.
Sephiroth m English (Modern, Rare), Popular Culture
Derived from English sephiroth, the plural form of sephirah, itself derived from Hebrew סְפִירָה (s'fira) meaning "counting, enumeration". In the Kabbalah, the sephiroth are each of the ten attributes that God created, through which he can project himself in the physical and metaphysical universes... [more]
Serabil m Arthurian Cycle
A king once defeated in combat by Perceval.
Seraide f Arthurian Cycle
One of the maidens of Viviane, the French Damsel of the Lake, Seraide seems to have held a high place in the Damsel’s service. her grasp of magic, while doubtless far short of Viviane’s, Nimue’s, or Morgan’s, was practical and useful.
Séraphîta f Literature
Séraphîta is possibly a variant of Seraphina. Séraphîta is the heroine of Honoré de Balzac's 1837 novel called 'Séraphîta', which explores themes of androgyny... [more]
Seraphita f Literature
Unaccented form of Séraphîta
Serenica f Popular Culture
Invented as a combination of Serena and Veronica for the game Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age (2017), where the name is given to an ancestor of a pair of twins with the aforementioned names, who together are said to be her reincarnation.
Serenola f Literature
This was used as a Welsh translation of Stellaluna (for a 2000 Welsh adaptation of the children's book 'Stellaluna'). It is derived in part from Welsh seren "star" (cf... [more]
Sergis m Arthurian Cycle
Sergis is the knight who informs Artegall of Irena's impending death in Book 5, Canto 11 of "The Faerie Queene".
Sesemi f Literature
Sesemi (real name Therese) Weichbrodt is a figure from the Buddenbrooks by Thomas Mann.
Sesshoumaru m Popular Culture
From Japanese 殺 (sechi) meaning "to kill", 生 (sho) meaning "life", and 丸 (maru) meaning "whole, round, circle". This is the name of Inuyasha's older half-brother in the manga and anime series 'Inuyasha'.
Sethe f Literature
Created by Toni Morrison for her Pulitzer prize-winning novel "Beloved." Sethe is the mother of the title character, whom she murders out of an extreme act of love: she would rather kill her child than give it up to the hands of slavery.... [more]
Setna m Literature, Egyptian Mythology
Used as a name for Khaemweset in Greco-Roman stories of ancient Egypt. Setna is a distortion of his title as setem-priest of Ptah; modern scholars call this character Prince Setna Khamwas.
Setne m Ancient Egyptian, Literature
A name assigned to Prince Khaemwaset of Egypt, son of Ramses the Great, in Greco-Roman times. The name is a distortion of his official title setem "priest of Ptah".... [more]
Šėtonas m Theology
Lithuanian form of Satan.
Setsuna f & m Japanese (Modern), Popular Culture
From Japanese 刹那 (setsuna) meaning "a moment, an instant". It can also be given as a combination of 刹 (setsu) meaning "temple" or 雪 (setsu) meaning "snow" combined with Japanese 那 (na) a phonetic kanji or 菜 (na) meaning "vegetables, greens"... [more]
Sevira f Arthurian Cycle, Literature
The daughter of Maximus and wife of Vortigern, to whom she bore Britu, according to Germanus of Auxerre.
Sextans m & f Astronomy
Sextans is one of the constellations introduced by the Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius. It represents the astronomical sextant. Hevelius named the constellation after the sextant he used to measure star positions... [more]
Shahnyaa f Popular Culture
The Native American name of the main protagonist in the Canadian animated TV series "Molly of Denali". The fictional girl is of Gwich'in, Koyukon, and Dena'ina Athabascan descent. In the Native names episode her Native name is "One who informs us."
Shailiha f Literature
Possibly derived from the word shilhi which means "weapon, armor." This is the name of the female Chosen One in Robert Newcomb's Chronicles of Blood and Stone.
Shalla f American (Modern, Rare), Popular Culture
Of unknown origins and meaning. Shalla Nelprin is a character in the 'Star Wars: X-Wing' book series.
Shamhat f Literature, Babylonian
Means "the luscious one". Name borne by a prominent character in the Epic of Gilgamesh, responsible for bringing the wild man Enkidu to the city of Uruk.
Sharls m Literature
A corruption of Charles Sharls Davis Kendy is a computer in the books THE INTEGRAL TREES and THE SMOKE RING.
Sharpay f Popular Culture
From Shar-pei, the name of a dog breed, ultimately from Chinese 沙皮 (shā pí) "sand skin". This is the antagonist in the film 'High School Musical' (2006).
Sharra f Literature
The name of a character in Jennifer Murdley's Toad.
Shasta f English (Modern, Rare), Literature
20th-century adoption of the name of Mount Shasta in Northern California (or the Shasta daisy, named after the mountain), which comes from the name of a Native American tribe that lived in the area; its origin and meaning is lost to time.... [more]
Shauntal f English (Modern, Rare), Popular Culture
This name can be a variant of Chantal.... [more]
Shayera f Popular Culture
Hawkgirl's (DC Comics character) real name.
Shaytan m Theology
From the name Shaitan which comes from Arabic شَيْطَان (šayṭān) meaning "Satan, devil". Doublet of Satan.
Sheev m Popular Culture
Meaning unknown. A famous bearer of the name is Emperor Sheev Palpatine (Darth Sidious), one of the main villains of the Star Wars franchise.
Shego f Popular Culture
Shego is a fictional character from Disney's animated television series Kim Possible.
Sheliak m Astronomy
Derived from Arabic الشلياق (šiliyāq) meaning "tortoise". This is the name of the second brightest star in the constellation Lyra. A tortoise shell often formed the body of the lyre, an ancient type of harp; and according to some sources, sheliak translates from the Greek as "harp".
Shelob f Literature
An evil spider in The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. The name was created by Tolkien from the English words "she" and "lob", an archaic word from the Old English "loppe" meaning spider
Shemp m Popular Culture
In the case of the Three Stooges member Shemp Howard (1895-1955) it was a pseudonym that arose from his Litvak (Lithuanian Yiddish) mother's pronunciation of Sam 1, a short form of his real name Samuel.
Shenzi f Popular Culture
Shenzi is a hyena character from Disney's animated film The Lion King and the Broadway musical of the same name. Her name means 'savage', 'uncouth', or 'poor quality' in Swahili.
Sheogorath m Popular Culture
The name of the god of madness and creativity in the Elder Scrolls series of action role-playing open world fantasy video games.
Shere m Literature, Popular Culture
Shere Khan is a fictional tiger in Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book stories (1894). Shere means "tiger" or "lion" in Persian, Urdu, and Punjabi.
Sherida f Near Eastern Mythology, Dutch, Literature, Popular Culture
Sumerian goddess, consort of Utu.... [more]
Shermadin m Literature, Georgian
Meaning uncertain. According to one Russian source, the name is a combination of the Persian noun شیر (sher) meaning "lion" (see Sher) with the Arabic noun مدينة (madina) meaning "town, city"... [more]
Shesshoumaru m Popular Culture
InuYasha's half-brother, Shesshoumaru is a full dog demon in the manga/anime InuYasha. According to the character guide it means "Killing Perfection".
Sheva f Popular Culture
This name is used by the fictional character in the Japanese video game series "Resident Evil".
Shido m Japanese (Rare), Popular Culture
This name can be used as 志度, 志土, 詩土 or 士度 with 志 (shi, kokorozashi, kokoroza.su, shiringu, yuki) meaning "aspire, hope," 詩 (shi, uta) meaning "poem," 士 (shi) meaning "gentleman, samurai," 度 (do, to, taku, tabi, -da.i) meaning "occurrence, time" and 土 (to, do, tsuchi, tsu, tsuku) meaning "earth."... [more]
Shidō m Japanese (Modern), Popular Culture
This name can be used to combine 志 (shi, kokorozashi, kokoroza.su, shiringu, yuki) meaning "aspire, hope," 士 (shi) meaning "gentleman, samurai," 獅 (shi, shishi) meaning "lion," 紫 (shi, murasaki) meaning "purple, violet," 史 (shi) meaning "chronicle, history" or 詩 (shi, uta) meaning "poem" with 道 (tou, dou, michi, ji) meaning "road, way," 堂 (dou) meaning "hall" or 童 (dou, warabe) meaning "juvenile, child."... [more]
Shiera f Popular Culture
This is a character name in both Game of Thrones and the DC comics universe.
Shifu m Popular Culture
A character that bears this name is Master Shifu from the "Kung Fu Panda" film series. It is supposed to be based off the Chinese word 师傅 (shīfù) meaning "'master".
Shikamaru m Japanese (Rare), Popular Culture
This name is used as 鹿丸 with 鹿 (roku, shika, ka) meaning "deer" and 丸 (gan, maru, maru.i, maru.meru) meaning "curl up, explain away, full, make round, month, perfection, pills, roll up, round, seduce."... [more]
Shino f & m Japanese, Popular Culture
This name can be used as one kanji, 篠 (shou, zou, sasa, shino, suzu) meaning "bamboo grass," or it can be a combination of 志 (shi, kokorozashi, kokoroza.su, shiringu) meaning "aspire, hopes, intention, motive, plan, resolve, shilling," 詩 (shi, uta) meaning "poem, poetry," 紫 (shi, murasaki) meaning "purple, violet," 史 (shi) meaning "chronicle, history" or 信 (shin, shi) meaning "faith, fidelity, trust, truth" and 乃 (ai, dai, nai, no, sunawa.chi, nanji, no) meaning "accordingly, from, possessive particle, wherefore" or 野 (sho, ya, no, no-) meaning "civilian life, field, plains, rustic."... [more]
Shirret f Popular Culture (Rare)
The name of a character in 'Hill Street Blues' played by the actress Van Nessa L. Clarke.
Shiruku f Japanese (Modern, Rare), Popular Culture
Adopted from English silk.... [more]
Shishimaru m Japanese (Modern, Rare), Popular Culture
Combination of 獅子 (shishi) meaning "lion" and the suffix 丸 (maru) meaning "circle, round," used before the Meiji Period (1868-1912) as a suffix denoting affection (along with -maro (麿/麻呂)) and was given to boys of upper class until they came of age, usually at ages 13 to 17.... [more]
Shmi f Popular Culture
Derived from Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth, prosperity, good luck, and beauty. This is the name of Anakin Skywalker's mother from 'Star Wars'.
Shōgo m Japanese, Popular Culture
From the Japanese kanji 章 (shō) meaning "chapter; section" combined with 吾 (go) meaning "me; I". It can also derive from 正 (shō) meaning "correct" and 五 (go) meaning "five".... [more]
Shokora f Popular Culture
A Japanese approximation of the French word "chocolat" meaning "chocolate". ... [more]
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