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Hokule'a f & m Hawaiian, Astronomy
Hōkūleʻa is Hawaiian for “Star of Gladness” or “Clear Star”. The western name of this star is Arcturus. Hōkūleʻa is the brightest in the northern hemisphere and it is Hawaii’s zenith star... [more]
Hold-the-world m Literature
The name of a character in the novel The Pilgrim's Progress (1678) by John Bunyan.
Holyanna f Popular Culture
Combination of the word "holy" and Anna, used in the 1985 Toto song 'Holyanna'.
Homily f Literature
The name of a character from the children's novel 'The Borrowers' (1952) by Mary Norton. A homily is a Catholic sermon, but the name was probably a borrower corruption of Emily (their names were all mispronounced forms of traditional names).
Honalee f English (Rare), Popular Culture
The meaning of this name is unknown.... [more]
Hong-ryeon f Literature
Means "red lotus" from Sino-Korean 紅蓮. Hong-ryeon is the name of one of the heroines in the Korean folktale "The Story of Jang-hwa and Hong-ryeon".
Hook m Literature
As in Captain Hook, from Peter Pan.
Hoonah m Popular Culture
Tlingit word meaning, "protected from the north wind."
Hopeful f & m English (Puritan), Literature
Meaning, "feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event." Referring to the hope in Christ for eternal life.
Horton m English, Literature
Transferred use of the surname Horton. Horton the Elephant is a fictional character from Dr. Suess's 'Horton Hatches the Egg' and 'Horton Hears a Who'.
Hostamir m Literature
A character mentioned in JRR Tolkien's works, another name of the character Zimrathôn. The name is is a compound of the words hosta meaning "many" or "gather, collect," and the word mir meaning "jewel" in the fictional Quenya language, and means either "many jewels" or "collector of jewels".
Howl m Literature, English (American, Modern)
In the case of the wizard Howl in the fantasy novel 'Howl's Moving Castle' (1986) by British author Diana Wynne Jones, it was a variant of Howell (the character's birth name).
Hrothwina f Arthurian Cycle
Alternative spelling for Ronwen, the daughter of Hengist who married Vortigern.... [more]
Huddibras m Arthurian Cycle
Huddibras is Elissa's lover in Book 2, Canto 2 of "The Faerie Queene".
Hulga f Literature
Hulga Hopewell is a character in Flannery O'Connor's Good Country People.
Humble-mind f Literature
A character in the novel, "The Pilgrim's Progress."
Hunith f Popular Culture
Anglicized form of Hunydd used in the BBC television series 'Merlin' (2008-2012), where it belongs to Merlin's mother.
Huor m Literature
The name of a character in J.R.R. Tolkien's books.
Húrin m Literature
In the Middle-earth legendarium of J. R. R. Tolkien, Húrin was a hero of Men during the First Age, said to be the greatest warrior of the Edain.
Hurrish m Irish, Literature
Irish dialectical variant of Horatio, according to the Anglo-Irish writer Emily Lawless in her novel 'Hurrish' (1886).
Hutoka f Literature
The name of a fictional Native American woman in the book 'Hutoka, Or: The Maid of the Forest, a Tale of the Indian Wars' by Osgood Bradbury in 1846. According to the book, the meaning of the name is "springing fawn".
Hyades f Astronomy
From Greek Ὑάδες (Hyades) which is probably derived from ὗς (hys) meaning "swine", though folk etymology connects it to ὕειν (hyein) "to rain". This is the name of a V-shaped cluster of seven stars in the head of the constellation Taurus, held by the ancients to indicate rainy weather when they rose with the sun... [more]
Hylia f Popular Culture, Obscure
Name of a goddess in the video game saga The Legend of Zelda. This name has been given to at least 45 women in the United States since 2017, when the game 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild' was released.
Hyness m Popular Culture
Hyness is the principal villain in Kirby Star Allies, serving as the penultimate boss in Story Mode.
Hypocrisy m Literature
Middle English from Old French ypocrisie, via ecclesiastical Latin, from Greek hupokrisis ‘acting of a theatrical part’, from hupokrinesthai ‘play a part, pretend’, from hupo ‘under’ + krinein ‘decide, judge.’
Hyzenthlay f Literature
A doe rabbit who escapes from the warren Efrafa in the book Watership Down by Richard Adams.
Iahve m Theology, Romanian (Rare)
Romanian form of Yahweh.
Iáivé m Theology
Irish form of Yahweh or Jehovah.
Ib f Popular Culture (Americanized, Rare)
This is the name of the protagonist to the game of the same name, Ib. Her name is a unique and uncommon spelling and pronunciation of Eve where instead of using the established katakana ブ which makes the B-OO sound, they use the rare ヴ which makes the V-OO sound... [more]
Iblis f Arthurian Cycle
In an Arthurian legend in Ulrich von Zatzikhoven's late 12th-century German poem Lanzelet, the loving fairy mistress of Prince Lancelot is named Iblis, an anagram for Sibil/Sybil.
Iblis m Theology
Possibly derived from the Arabic root ب-ل-س (b-l-s) generally meaning "despair, grief" or, alternately, related to the Greek word διάβολος (diabolos) meaning "devil, accuser, slanderer"... [more]
Iboniamasiboniamanoro m Literature
One of the main characters in the Ibonia, an epic poem that has been told in various forms across the island of Madagascar for at least several hundred years.
Ice f & m Popular Culture, African American (Modern, Rare)
From the English word that denotes water frozen to a solid state. In the case of American rapper Ice Spice (2000-) it is a short form of Isis, her real name. A fictional bearer is Ice, a DC comic book superheroine... [more]
Ichigo m & f Japanese (Modern), Popular Culture
As a masculine name, this name combines 一 (ichi, itsu, hito-, hito.tsu) meaning "one" with 吾 (go, a-, waga-, ware) meaning "I, my, one's own," 悟 (go, sato.ru) meaning "perceive, realise, understand," 護 (go, mamo.ru) meaning "safeguard, protect," 期 (ki, go) meaning "date, period, term, time" or 五 (go, itsu, itsu.tsu) meaning "five."... [more]
Ico m Popular Culture
Ico is the name of the protagonist in the Japanese action-adventure game 'Ico', developed by Team Ico (named after the game) and Sony Computer Entertainment. Ico is a young boy who was born with horns, which his village considers a bad omen... [more]
Idain f Arthurian Cycle
An unattractive woman whose lover, Cardroain, championed her in a sparrowhawk tournament at Landoc. The sparrowhawk was to go to the most beautiful woman present, but Cardroain expected to win it for Idain through force of arms... [more]
Idœl m Arthurian Cycle
Father of Arthur’s knight Johfreit de Liez.
Iechova m Theology (Hellenized)
Modern Greek form of Jehovah.
Iehova m Theology
Georgian, Latin and Romanian form of Jehovah.
Ieova m Theology
Samoan form of Yahweh.
Ieso m Theology
Georgian form of Jesus.
Iesu m Theology
Samoan and Welsh form of Jesus.
Iesū m Theology
Hawaiian form of Jesus.
Iešua m Kazakh, Theology
Kazakh form of Yeshua, the hebrew form of Jesus. Dervies from Biblical Hebrew יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (Yehoshúa) meaning "Joshua, Jesus".
Ifemelu f Igbo, Literature
Ifemelu is the name of the main protagonist in 'Americanah' by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
Ignaro m Arthurian Cycle, Literature
Ignaro, also called Ignorance, is an old man in Orgoglio's castle.
Ignaures m Arthurian Cycle
This British knight was a popular lover, and fought in the Noauz tournament. His shield was half green and half azure, with a leopard on the green side.
Ignoge f Arthurian Cycle
The daughter of the Greek King Pandrasus.... [more]
Ignorance m Literature
Middle English via Old French from Latin ignorantia, from ignorant- ‘not knowing.’
Ignotus m Literature
Means "unknown" in Latin. This was the pen name of the Hungarian writer Hugó Veigelsberg (1869-1949), and was also borne by his son, writer Pál Ignotus (1901-1978​). It was later employed by author J. K. Rowling for a character in her Harry Potter series of books.... [more]
Igriana f Literature (Polonized)
Polonized form of Igraine, used in the Polish translation of Marion Zimmer Bradley's fantasy novel The Mists of Avalon (1983).... [more]
Iguedon m Arthurian Cycle
A Saxon warrior killed by Sir Ulfin at the battle of Carhaix.
Iisus m Theology
Bulgarian and Russian form of Jesus and Joshua via Ιησούς (Iisous), which is the modern Greek form of Iesous.
Ilamert f Arthurian Cycle
In Heinrich von dem Türlin’s Diu Crône, Gawain required a magic skein of thread to cross a river. This he obtained by defeating the brother of its owner, Lady Ilamert of Lanoier.
Ilax m Arthurian Cycle
The father of Erec, according to the Norse version of the story of Erec, the Erex Saga.
Iliko m Georgian, Montenegrin, Literature
Georgian diminutive of Ilia. The name might possibly have the same type of etymology in Montenegrin.... [more]
Illanaq f Popular Culture
From the Inuit word for “friend” this name is not used amongst Alaskan Native peoples or First Nations peoples.... [more]
Illeli f Arthurian Cycle
In Sir Ian Stuart-Knill’s curious pedigree of Arthur, she is the wife of Joseph of Arimathea and an ancestor of Arthur.
Illesgaleron m Arthurian Cycle
A prince of Wales who joined Arthur’s battle against the Saxons at Vambieres. He is found exclusively in the Livre d’Artus.... [more]
Illidan m Popular Culture
Illidan is a character In the game World of Warcraft.
Ilma f Literature
Used by Tolkien, it appears in the Silmarillion drafts from the 1930s as meaning "starlight" in Quenya. It also appears as an element in several other names in Tolkien's works.
Ilmarë f Literature
Invented by J.R.R. Tolkien for one of the chiefs of the Maiar. Her name comes from the Quenya word ilma meaning "starlight".
Ilúvatar m Literature
The creator god in Tolkien's mythology. ... [more]
Ilwen f Literature
Ilwen was born at Cuiviénen, likely to the more junior generations of the Minyar. She wed Ingwë, who was a direct male-line descendant of Imin, from eldest son to eldest son. The couple were wed and had several children at Cuiviénen by the time Oromë found the Quendi and invited them to Aman.
Ilyasviel f Popular Culture
This is the name of a character from the 'Fate/stay night' Japanese visual novel; Ilyasviel 'Ilya' von Einzbern is a German aristocrat.
Imain m Arthurian Cycle
Duke of Tulmein and brother-in-law of Enide’s father Koralus.... [more]
Imajane f Literature
Used by Tamora Pierce in her 'Tricksters' series. It appears to be an altered form of the name Imogene or the word imagine.
Imis f Literature
Meaning unknown. This is the name of the protagonist of the fairy tale "The Palace of Revenge" by Henriette-Julie de Murat. Imis is a princess who is beloved and captured by the evil enchanter Pagan.
Imlac m Literature
Transferred use of the surname Imlac, derived from the Old Gaelic imeallach or imleach, meaning "marginal land" or "marshy shore-land."... [more]
Immalee f Literature
Possibly a variant of Emily used by Charles Robert Maturin for the female protagonist in his novel 'Melmoth the Wanderer' (1820).
Imogènia f Literature, Catalan
Catalan form of Imogen.
Imoinda f Literature, Theatre
Used by Aphra Behn for a character in her novel Oroonoko, or The Royal Slave (1688). Imoinda or She Who Will Lose Her Name (2008), a re-writing of Behn's novel, is the first libretto to be written by an African-Caribbean woman, Dr Joan Anim-Addo.
Imola f Hungarian, Literature
Directly taken from Hungarian imola "centaury, knapweed, starthistle". This name was first used by Hungarian writer Mór Jókai in his novel 'Bálványosi vár'.
Imperia f Medieval Italian, Literature, English (American, Modern, Rare)
Derived from Latin imperium meaning "command; authority; rule, power; empire". This was the name of an obscure saint, who was venerated in Mauprévoir, France (also known as Impère and Impérie)... [more]
Imrahil m Literature
Meaning unknown; probably originates from the Númenórean language. In Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, Imrahil is the Prince of Dol Amroth and the uncle of Boromir and Faramir... [more]
Imriel m Literature, English
character from the Kushiel's Legacy Trilogy by Jacqueline Carey... [more]
Inachia f Literature
Used by the 1st-century BC Roman poet Horace. It was possibly intended to be a reference to the Greek mythological figure Io, whose father was named Inachus.
Inazuma f Popular Culture
Notably borne by the character Inazuma (稲妻) from the 'Usagi Yojimbo' comic book series, this name refers to (a flash of) lightning. It combines 稲 (ina), the ancient bound form of ine meaning "rice plant," and 妻/夫 (tsuma), originally referring to a spouse (nowadays, only referring to a wife, written as 妻), based on an ancient belief that rice plants would mate with or otherwise be fertilised by lightning, which frequently occurs in late summer and autumn.... [more]
Indis f Literature
Means "bride" in Quenya. This was the name of an Elf mentioned in Tolkien's the Silmarillion. Indis was the second wife of Finwë and the grandmother of Galadriel.
Indrid m Popular Culture, Folklore
Indrid Cold is the name of a being originating in North American folklore, whose appearance usually coincides with sightings of UFOs or other cryptids.
Ingeles m Arthurian Cycle
This is the name of a character appearing in Syre Gawene and the Carle of Carlyle, a Middle English tail-rhyme romance who is one of King Arthur’s knights.
Inglor m Literature
Inglor was the name of a Ñoldor Elf who was the father of Gildor Inglorion.... [more]
Ingvelde f German (Rare), Literature
The name is probably an invention by the Austrian writer Joseph Christian Von Zedlitz (1790–1862) who wrote a novel titled "Ingvelde Schönwang".... [more]
Ingwë m Literature
Used in J.R.R. Tolkien's books for the High King of the Vanyar and also the High King of the Elves in Valinor.
Inko m Theology
Inko is one of the Basque names of God, used in the Basque dialect of the Ainhoa ​​region of Lapurdi.
Innogen f Literature
Probably derived from Old Irish ingen meaning "daughter" or "girl" (see Imogen).... [more]
Inogen f Arthurian Cycle
A daughter of Merlin in Richard Hole’s Arthur.... [more]
Inogena f Portuguese, Literature (Portuguese-style)
Portuguese form of Innogen. While Imogênia is the portuguese form of Imogen
Integra m Popular Culture
Notably used for Sir Integra Hellsing in the Hellsing manga by Kouta Hirano.
Inuyasha m Popular Culture
From 犬 (inu) meaning "dog", 夜 (ya) meaning "night", and 叉 (sha) meaning "fork, to insert, to fold". The Japanese word 夜叉 (yasha) means "Yaksha". A yaksha is a spirit that is usually friendly... [more]
Inza f Popular Culture
The name of a DC Comics' character. She is the wife of Kent Nelson, who is also Doctor Fate.
Inzilbêth f Literature
A fictional character created by J.R.R. Tolkien. Inzilbêth was a noble woman of Númenór, the wife of Ar-Gimilzôr, the twenty-third King of Númenor, and a Queen of Númenór.
Iorek m Literature
Meaning unknown. Author Philip Pullman used this name for one of his main characters Iorek Byrnison, an armored polar bear, in his His Dark Materials series, first released in 1995. While the Dutch name Yorick sounds the same, it is unknown whether Pullman based his character's name on it.
Ioreth f Literature
Means "old woman" from Sindarin iaur "old, ancient" combined with the feminine personal noun suffix -eth. It occurs in J. R. R. Tolkien's novel 'The Lord of the Rings' (1954) belonging to a wise old woman of Gondor.
Iorlas m Literature
A character in JRR Tolkien's works. The name means either "old leaf" or "old joy" in the fictional Sindarin language, derived from ior meaning "old" and either las meaning "leaf" or glas meaning "joy".
Ioruaidh m Arthurian Cycle
The son of the King of Iceland, father of Rathlean and, through her, according to the Irish romance Visit of Grey Ham, the grandfather of Ailleann.
Íosa m Theology, Biblical Irish
Irish form of Jesus (via Latin Iesus).
Iracebeth f Popular Culture
This was the Red Queen's real name in Tim Burton's film "Alice in Wonderland". Her name was a play on the English word irascible meaning "easily angered", with Beth added to it in order to make it look more like a real feminine name.
Iridessa f Popular Culture
This was the name of a character in the Disney Tinker Bell film series. Perhaps based on the English word iridescent, which is derived from the Latin elements iris meaning "rainbow" (see Iris) and the suffix -escent "resembling".
Írildë f Literature
A character mentioned in the works of JRR Tolkien. The name is from the fictional Quenya language, and is possibly derived from the name element... [more]
Írimë f Literature
Possibly derived from Quenya irima meaning "lovely". This is the name of the younger daughter and third child of Finwë and Indis in Tolkien's legendarium... [more]
Irimon m Literature
One of the kings of Numenor in Tolkein's Lord of the Rings. Also known as Tar-Meneldur.
Iroh m Popular Culture
A major chararctor in the AmericanAnime show Avatar:The Last Airbender
Irolite f Literature
Meaning unknown. This is the name of the protagonist of the French fairy tale Le Parfait Amour (Perfect Love) by Henriette-Julie de Murat. Irolite is a princess kept in a chateau by her evil aunt, the fairy Danamo... [more]
Irrylath m Literature
Used on a character, usually called Talb - Irrylath being his human name - in the book 'The Darkangel' by Meredith Ann Pierce.
Irulan f Literature
The name of a fictional character in the Dune universe created by Frank Herbert. It is an anagram of her mother's name Anirul. The character of Ghanima points out in the book that her name is also an anagram of "ruinal" and refers to her as "ruinous Irulan", it has therefore sometimes been interpreted as meaning "ruinous".
Isagel f Swedish (Rare), Literature, Astronomy
Isagel is a fictional character and spaceship pilot appearing in Swedish author Harry Martinson's poem of science fiction 'Aniara', published in 1956. Isagel is also the name of an exoplanet (HD 102956 b) orbiting the star Aniara (HD 102956).
Isannah f English (American, Rare), Literature
Of uncertain origin and meaning, although theories include a combination of Isabella and Susannah. This name was first recorded in the Boston area in the early 1700s and famously borne by one of Paul Revere's daughters who died in infancy... [more]
Isembart m Medieval French, Literature
Old French form of Isanbert. This appears in the medieval epic poem Gormond et Isembart belonging to a nephew of the French king who joins the Saracen king Gormond and renounces Christianity.
Isengrim m Literature, Folklore, Germanic
A variant form of Isangrim. This is the name of a wolf found in many medieval stories, most notably in the French folktale of Reynard the Fox. The author J. R. R. Tolkien used it as a hobbit name in 'The Lord of the Rings' (1954).
Isildur m Literature
Means "devoted to the moon". This name was used by J. R. R. Tolkien in his novel 'The Lord of the Rings' (1954) for the elder son of Elendil, who was briefly the second king of Gondor and Arnor.
Isilee f Literature
From Shannon Hale's novel The Goose Girl, a retelling of the Grimms' fairytale. ... [more]
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".
Isoud f Arthurian Cycle, Norman
Norman form and English variant of Isolde.
Isoude f Medieval English, Arthurian Cycle
Medieval English vernacular form of Isolde. It appears in this form in Thomas Malory's 15th-century compilation of Arthurian legends Le Morte d'Arthur.
Isumbras m Literature
Means “iron arm”, from a combination of French and Anglo-Saxon. Sir Isumbras is a famous character from medieval English literature.
Isus m Theology
Form of Jesus in various languages, usually via Iesous or its modern Greek form Iisous.... [more]
Itachi m Popular Culture
Itachi is a name that derives from the manga Naruto; the name is given to the older brother of Sasuke Uchiha, Itachi Uchiha.... [more]
Itassis f Popular Culture (Rare)
From the Character in Power Rangers Mystic Force
Ivanhoe m Jamaican Patois, Literature
Invented by Scottish novelist Walter Scott for a character in his historical romance Ivanhoe: A Romance (1819), which concerns the life of Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe, a fictional Saxon knight. The name was possibly inspired by the place name Ivinghoe, belonging to a village in east Buckinghamshire, England.
Ivárë m Literature
Meaning unknown. In Tolkien's Legendarium this is the name of a character mentioned briefly as the "most magical" of Elven minstrels.
Iven m German, Literature, Low German
Iven is a variant of the Gemanic name Ivo 1 which is traced to a word meaning "yew" (the wood of the yew was used for building good bows).... [more]
Ivon f Literature
Sindarin (Common Elvish) form of Yavanna.
Ivorwen f Literature
A character mentioned in JRR Tolkien's works. The name is derived from the fictional Sindarin language, and likely contains the name element gwend meaning "maiden".
Iwein m Arthurian Cycle
German form of Yvain in Hartmann von Aue's verse romance Iwein.
Iyasus m Ethiopian, Theology
Form of Jesus used in Ethiopia.
Izana m & f Japanese (Rare), Popular Culture
From the stem of verb 誘う (izanau) meaning "to invite, ask (someone to do), call (for); to tempt, lure, entice."... [more]
Izerna f Arthurian Cycle (Archaic)
The name comes from the account of King Artus: a Hebrew Authurian Romance of 1279. The English version, published by Syracuse University Press in 2003, and was edited and translated by Curt Leviant.... [more]
Izold f Arthurian Cycle (Polonized)
Variant of Izolda used by Tadeusz Żeleński in his translation of the tales of Tristan and Isolde.
Ižota f Belarusian, Literature, Arthurian Cycle
Belarusian form of Iseult that was used in the Old Belarusian translation of Tristan and Iseult called Apoviesć pra Tryščana (translates The Tale of Tristan into English) that was made in the XVI century by an unknown author.
Jabba m Popular Culture
Jabba Desilijic Tiure or Jabba the Hutt is a character appearing in George Lucas's space opera film saga Star Wars. He is depicted as a large, slug-like alien.
Jacaerys m Literature
Created by American author George R. R. Martin for a character in his fantasy series 'A Song of Ice and Fire' and the television adaptation "House of the Dragon". In the series, Jacaerys Velaryon is a prince of the Targaryen dynasty of Westeros during the later years of the reign of his grandfather Viserys I.
Jacen m English (American, Modern), Popular Culture
Variant of Jason. This is the name of Han Solo and Princess Leia's oldest son in the Star Wars Legends books, Jacen Solo. Since Jacen Solo's first appearance in the books in 1993, the name has risen in popularity in the United States.
Jacova f English (Rare), Literature
The name of a character in Caitlín R. Kiernan's short story Houses under the Sea.
Jadeite m Popular Culture
Jadeite is a character in Sailor Moon media.
Jaehaerys m Literature
Created by author George R. R. Martin for a character in his series "A Song of Ice and Fire". In the series, Jaehaerys Targaryen, also known as Jaehaerys the Conciliator, is the longest-reigning monarch in the history of Westeros who is later succeeded by his grandson Viserys.
Jaffery m Literature
The main protagonist in 'Jaffery' by William John Locke.
Jagi m Popular Culture
A character from the 'Fist of the North Star' manga series.
Jah m Theology
Short form of Yahweh, consists of the ending of Hallelujah.
Jahve m Theology
Form of Yahweh in various languages.
Jahvė m Theology
Lithuanian form of Yahweh.
Jahwe m Theology
German and Polish form of Yahweh.
Jahweh m Theology
Dutch form of Yahweh.
Jaidons m Arthurian Cycle
An Arthurian knight who joined Gawain’s quest to conquer Rigomer castle.
Jaina f Literature, English, Indian
The name of the daughter of Han Solo and Princess Leia Organa in the Star Wars expanded universe.
Jandree f Arthurian Cycle
In Perlesvaus, a pagan princess who was the sister of King Madaglan of Oriande.... [more]
Jang-hwa f Literature
Means "rose flower" from Sino-Korean 薔花. Jang-hwa is the name of one of the heroines in the Korean folktale "The Story of Jang-hwa and Hong-ryeon".
Janneman m & f Medieval Dutch, Dutch (Rare), Literature
Medieval Dutch pet form of Jan 1 and Janne 2, as the Germanic element man has been used as a suffix for pet forms of both masculine and feminine names since the 7th century AD.... [more]
Janner m Literature
Janner is a character from Andrew Peterson's Wingfeather Saga. It calls to mind the Biblical names Jannai and Jaanai... [more]
Jans f Literature
'Jan, Jans en de kinderen'
Japhite f Arthurian Cycle
The faithful and devoted wife of the evil King Roaz of Glois. She was a beautiful Asian woman. When Wigalois (Gawain’s son) killed her husband, she died from sorrow... [more]
Jappe m & f West Frisian, Low German, Literature
West Frisian and Low German form of Jacob, or a variant of Gabbe.... [more]
Jaqen 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, Jaqen H'ghar is a criminal from the Free Cities in Essos who is arrested and recruited to join the Night's Watch.
Jarella f Popular Culture
Name of a character who appeared in classic issues of the Incredible Hulk from 1971 to 1976.
Jarifa f Literature
Meaning unknown, although it is likely taken from Spanish jarifa meaning "healthy; attractive", which is ultimately derived from Classical Arabic šarīf "noble" and thus be connected to the Arabic name Sharifah... [more]
Jar Jar m Popular Culture (Modern)
Meaning unknown. This is the name of a character in the Star Wars movie saga, created by George Lucas, who first appeared in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace as a comic relief character, banished from his people for his clumsiness, who goes on to unite the Gungan and Naboo people and become Junior Representative, representing his people in the Senate.
Járnsaxa f Norse Mythology, Astronomy
From Old Norse járn "iron" and sax "dagger, short sword".... [more]
Jascaphin m Arthurian Cycle
Father of Gawain and Clarissant in Heinrich von dem Türlin’s Diu Crône. His wife was Queen Morcades (Morgause). When King Jascaphin died, his brother banished Morcades from Orcanie.... [more]
Jaskier m Literature
Jaskier (also known as Dandelion) is a character in the series of fantasy novels called The Witcher written by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski. Jaskier is a poet, minstrel, bard, & the best friend of the main character, Geralt of Rivia... [more]
Jassy f Literature
The title character of a 1944 melodramatic novel by Norah Lofts, made into a film in 1947. In the story, Jassy is a wild gypsy girl. The name seems to be a form of Jessie 1 – probably not short for Jessica, but a pet form of Jane.
Jaufre m Lengadocian, Arthurian Cycle
Languedocian form of of Jaufré. 'Jaufre' is the only surviving Arthurian romance written in Occitan; its main character is equivalent to Sir Griflet son of Do, a Knight of the Round Table known from other literature.
Javara f Georgian (Rare), Literature, Theatre
Derived from the Arabic noun جوهر (jawhar) meaning "jewel" as well as "pearl" and "gemstone".... [more]
Jayan f & m Literature (Rare), Indian
From Malayalam, which means Winner... [more]
Jedda f Indigenous Australian, Nyungar, Popular Culture
Means "wren" or "little wild goose" from djida, a word in Noongar, spoken in South West Region, Western Australia. ... [more]
Jeesus m Biblical Finnish, Theology
Estonian and Finnish form of Jesus.
Jehoova m Theology
Estonian form of Jehovah.
Jehóva m Theology
Icelandic form of Jehovah.
Jehova m Theology
Form of Jehovah in various languages.
Jellia f English (Archaic), Literature
Character in the Wizard of Oz novel.
Jem f Popular Culture, English (Rare)
Variant of Gem and a short form of Jemima or possibly Jerrica. This name was used for the name of the title character in the 80s American animated TV series: JEM.... [more]
Jemina f Finnish, Swedish (Rare), English (Rare), Literature
Cognate form of Jemima (perhaps by association with the Latin name Gemina). F. Scott Fitzgerald used this in his short story Jemina, the Mountain Girl (1921).
Jenephus m Arthurian Cycle
A duke in Arthur’s service.
Jennsen f Literature
Character from Terry Goodkind's Sword of Truth books.
Jeod m Popular Culture
Meaning unknown; invented by American author Christopher Paolini. Jeod Longshanks is a character in Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Cycle novels, a friend to Brom and Eragon.
Jeor m Literature, Popular Culture
Jeor Mormont 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. ... [more]
Jephro m English, Literature
Variant of Jethro, used by author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' published in 1892.
Jerneganz m Arthurian Cycle
A duke who served Perceval’s brother, Feirefiz.
Jernis m Arthurian Cycle
A count who served Arthur. His daughter, Ampflise, was a Grail Maiden.
Jeroentje m Literature
'Jan, Jans en de kinderen'
Jerom m Dutch (Rare), Flemish (Rare), Literature
This given name is more or less a dutchization of the French name Jérôme. Also compare Jeroom, which is more common than Jerom in Flanders, while it is the other way around in the Netherlands.... [more]
Jéromette f French (Archaic), Literature
Feminine form of Jérôme, which is the modern French form of Hieronymos (see Jerome).... [more]
Jerommeke m Dutch (Rare), Flemish (Rare), Literature
Diminutive of Jerom and sometimes also of Jeroom. Also compare Jeroomke, which is the usual diminutive of Jeroom.... [more]
Jeronicus m Popular Culture
Likely a variant spelling of Hieronicus, which is the latinized form of Hieronikos. Otherwise, the name is probably a combination of a name starting with Jer(o)- (such as Jeroboam and Jerome) with a name that ends in -(o)nicus, such as Andronicus and Dominicus.... [more]
Jerrica f English, Popular Culture
Probably an elaboration of Jerry, influenced by names such as Jessica and Erica... [more]
Jésû m Theology
Jèrriais form of Jesus.
Jèsus m Theology
Occitan form of Jesus.
Jesusse m Theology
Guernésiais form of Jesus.
Jetamio f Literature
This name is most likely derived from the French phrase "je t'aime," which translates to "I love you." She is Thonolan's love interest in the "Earth's Children" novel series by Jean M. Auel.
Jeyne f Literature
Probably intended as a variant of Jane, this name is borne by Jeyne Westerling, a character in George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire.
Jezelinda f Literature
Miss Jezelinda Fitzroy is a character in a short story titled “Frederic & Elfrida,” dated to about 1787 or 1788, one of Jane Austen's earliest works.
Jezi m Theology
Haitian Creole form of Jesus.
Ježíš m Theology
Czech form of Jesus.
Ježiš m Theology
Slovak form of Jesus.
Jézus m Theology
Hungarian form of Jesus.
Jėzus m Theology
Lithuanian form of Jesus.
Jēzus m Theology
Latvian form of Jesus. This name is not generally used as a given name.
Jezus m Biblical Dutch, Biblical Polish, Theology
Dutch, Polish and Slovene form of Jesus.
Jimina f Popular Culture
A Feminine Form of Jiminy
Jiminy m Popular Culture
Jiminy Cricket is the Walt Disney version of The Talking Cricket, a fictional character created by Carlo Collodi for his children's book The Adventures of Pinocchio, which Disney adapted into the animated film Pinocchio in 1940... [more]
Jims m Literature
The nickname of James Kitchener "Jims" Anderson, a minor character in the Anne of Green Gables series by Lucy Maud Montgomery.
Jindrich m Popular Culture
German adaption of Jindřich, used in the 1994 fairy tale film Die Mühlenprinzessin (Princezna ze mlejna in Czech).
Jinjur f Literature
Variant of Ginger. This name is borne by a character in L. Frank Baum's novel 'The Marvelous Land of Oz' (1904).
Jinty f Scots, Popular Culture
Caithness Scots diminutive of Janet. A famous namesake is British historian Dame Janet "Jinty" Nelson. "Jinty" was also a girls' comic published in Britain in the 1970s and early 1980s.
Jinx f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Popular Culture
Variant of Jynx, or else directly from the American English word meaning "a charm, a spell", which is ultimately derived from the same source (Greek iynx "wryneck", a bird used in witchcraft and divination)... [more]
Jiraiya m & f Japanese Mythology, Popular Culture, English (Modern)
First used in the 1806 yomi-hon Jiraiya Monogatari (自来也説話) and then subsequently in the folklore Jiraiya Gōketsu Monogatari (児雷也豪傑譚), published as a series from 1839 to 1868, belonging to the main character who uses shape-shifting magic to morph into a gigantic toad... [more]
Jjacks m Popular Culture
Character in Feeling Minnesota, played by Keanu Reeves. The name was originally a typo.
Joene f Arthurian Cycle, Literature
Wife of King Cichoriades of Cornwall.... [more]
Johnsy f English, Literature
Diminutive of Joanna. A character in O. Henry's short story "The Last Leaf" bears this name.
Jojen m Literature
Literary name created by George R.R. Martin.... [more]
Jolïete f Arthurian Cycle
Possibly from Old French joli, jolif "pretty, cute, smart, joyful". According to the Fourth Continuation (or Gerbert's Continuation; c. 1230) of Chrétien de Troyes' unfinished romance Perceval, the Story of the Grail, this was the name of a maidservant of Bloiesine, Gawain's lover.
Jolyne f Popular Culture (Americanized, Modern)
From the character Jolyne Cujoh from the famous manga "Jojo's Bizarre Adventure"
Jommeke m Dutch (Rare), Flemish (Rare), Literature
Diminutive of Jomme. Also compare Jerommeke, since it is possible that in rare cases, Jommeke is a contraction of this name.... [more]
Jonathas m Biblical (All), Literature, Popular Culture, English (Archaic), French (Archaic), German (Archaic), Dutch (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian)
This is a form of Jonathan that is used in older translations of the Bible. It ultimately comes from Ionathas, which is the form found in both the Septuagint and the Vulgate.... [more]
Jonbenét f Obscure, Popular Culture
The name of the famous child beauty queen and murder victim JonBenét Ramsey (1990-1996). Her name came from her father's first and middle names, John Bennett.... [more]
Jondalar m Literature
In Jean Auel's Earth Children books, the main male is named Jondalar. He is from the Zelandonii people, they were in modern day France. He is strong, kind, and a flint knapper.
Jonerik m Popular Culture
A compound of Jon 2 and Erik.
Joon f English (Rare), Popular Culture
Phonetical spelling of June as well as a pet form of Juniper.... [more]
Joretta f English (American), Literature
From the novel 'Joretta' by Edna Robb Webster.
Jorinde f Dutch, German (Modern, Rare), Literature
This name is a blend of Jorina with Linde. A known bearer of this name is Jorinde Moll (b. 1971), a Dutch actress and television presenter.... [more]
Joringel m German (Rare), Literature
Diminutive of Jorin. This is the name of one of the title characters of the German fairy tale Jorinde and Joringel, collected by the Brothers Grimm. Joringel is a young man whose bride-to-be Jorinde is turned into a nightingale by a witch, and he rescues her with the help of a magic flower.
Joseus m Arthurian Cycle
In Perlesvaus, the son of King Pelles.... [more]
Joshamee m Popular Culture
It is the first name of the character of Joshamee Gibbs in the Pirates of the Caribbean films. Made up by the creators of those films, his name is probably a play on the phrase "You're joshing me!".
Josimas m Arthurian Cycle
A holy man, formerly a knight, who lodged Perceval and Gawain in his hermitage.
Jour m Literature
Means "day" in French. This was the name of Sleeping Beauty's son (also known as Le Jour) in Charles Perrault's fairy tale "The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood".
Jovelin m Arthurian Cycle
Father of Kahedins and Isolde of the White Hands (Iseult) in Gottfried’s Tristan.... [more]
Jovie f & m American (Modern), Popular Culture
Inspired by the English word jovial meaning "merry; cheerful and good-humored", which is itself derived from the name of the god Jove. Zooey Deschanel played a character by this name in the popular 2003 Christmas movie Elf.... [more]
Juandissimo m Popular Culture
From a character from the TV series The Fairly OddParents, Juandissimo Magnifico.
Juben m Arthurian Cycle
A duke of Forckheim who Erec saved after he had been kidnapped by seven robbers. His brothers, Joachim, Perant, and Malcheus, were also abducted and liberated. Erec sent them to Arthur’s court to relate the adventure.
Jubilee f English (Modern), Popular Culture
From the English word jubilee meaning "season of rejoicing", which is derived from Hebrew יוֹבֵל (yovel) "ram, ram's horn; a jubilee year: a year of rest, prescribed by the Jewish Bible to occur each fiftieth year, after seven cycles of seven years; a period of celebration or rejoicing" (via Late Latin iubilaeus and Greek ἰώβηλος (iobelos))... [more]
Judalon f Popular Culture, English (Rare)
Meaning unknown. The name was probably invented, as it was first the name of a character in the 1952 film "The Iron Mistress". The film was successful at the box office, and so the resulting exposure of the name made it possible for prospective parents to take a liking to the name and bestow it upon their daughters.... [more]
Julika f German, Literature, Estonian, Croatian, Serbian, Hungarian, Slovene
Hungarian and Slovene diminutive of Julia. Swiss author Max Frisch used this name on one of his characters in his novel 'I'm not Stiller', published in 1954.
Jumber m Georgian, Literature
Meaning uncertain. According to a Russian source, the name is derived from the Arabic noun جمعة (juma) meaning "Friday" (see Juma) via its Persian form جمعه (jome)... [more]
Ju-min m & f Korean, Popular Culture
From Sino-Korean 柱 (ju) meaning "pillar, column; branch" or 周 (ju) meaning "circumference" and 民 (min) meaning "people," 玟 (min) meaning "streaks in jade; gem" or 旻 (min) meaning "(autumn) sky," among other hanja combinations.... [more]
Junda f Baltic Mythology (Archaic), Lithuanian (Archaic), Literature
Fictional character used by the Lithuanian writer Skomantas in his book 'Jundos Lemtis,' (English: The Faith of Junda).... [more]
Jünter m Popular Culture
Jünter is the Ripuarian and Berlin dialect form of Günter.... [more]
Juro m Sorbian, Literature
Sorbian diminutive of Jurij. Juro is also a character in Otfried Preußler's 1971 German fantasy novel 'Krabat' (published in English as 'The Satanic Mill' in 1972, 'The Curse of the Darkling Mill' in 2000 and 'Krabat' in 2011), which is based on a Sorbian legend.
Jyd f Cornish (Rare), Literature
First appeared in children's book "The Doll Who Came Alive" by Cornish author Enys Tregarthen (AKA Nellie Sloggett, Nellie Cornwall.) Jyd Trewerry is a little orphan girl living with her stepmother in a small harbour town in the west of Cornwall.
Jyn f Popular Culture
Jyn Erso is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise, portrayed by English actress Felicity Jones in the 2016 film Rogue One.
Kaa m Popular Culture, Literature
Kaa is a fictional character from the Mowgli stories written by Rudyard Kipling. Kipling describes him as an exceptionally long, yellowish Indian rock python.
Kadaj m Popular Culture
Kadaj is derived from the Persian word khadaj, which means "Incomplete".... [more]
Kadienn m Arthurian Cycle
Both maternal and paternal ancestor of Arthur found in the Welsh Bonedd yr arwr, directly descended, on both occasions, from Llyr.
ǂKá̦gára m San Mythology, Astronomy
Meaning unknown. In the San mythology, he existed along with his brother-in-law ǃHãunu, which they both fought with lightning that causes massive storms... [more]
Kagerō m & f Japanese (Rare), Popular Culture
This name can be used as 景郎, 陽炎 or 蜉蝣 with 景 (kei, kage) meaning "scenery, view," 郎 (ryou, rou, otoko) meaning "son," 陽 (you, hi) meaning "daytime, heaven, male, positive, sunshine, yang principle," 炎 (en, honoo) meaning "blaze, flame, inflammation," 蜉 (fu), an outdated kanji meaning "kind of ant, may fly" and 蝣 (yuu), another outdated kanji meaning "may fly."... [more]
Kagome f & m Japanese, Popular Culture
From Japanese kanji 籠目 (kagome) that indicates the shape of the holes in a traditional basket (hexagon), the woven material and the basket itself which was often used as a birdcage. Kagome can derive also from 香籠 (kagome) an obsolete combination meaning "fragrance; incense".... [more]
Kahili f & m Hawaiian, Popular Culture
From the name of Hawaiian feathered regalia used to symbolize the ali'i (nobility). It also coincides with the Hawaiian name of several plants, such as the crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica), the kahili ginger (Hedychium gardnerarium), and the red silky oak (Grevillea banksii)... [more]
Kahlan f Literature, English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Kaylan created by American author Terry Goodkind for his epic fantasy book series 'The Sword of Truth'. In the books, Kahlan Amnell is one of the main protagonists and belongs to the order of the Confessors, who have the ability to see and find the truth in anyone... [more]
Kailin m Arthurian Cycle
The king of Friesland who served Arthur.
Kainus m Arthurian Cycle
A Knight of the Round Table.... [more]
Kaironne m Popular Culture
Originated In Cebu, Philippines.... [more]
Kakashi m Popular Culture
The name is derived from two parts, KAKA being 'Scare,' and SHI being 'Crow.' Thus, the name in general means 'SCARECROW.' It is the name of a protagonist in the Japanese anime 'Naruto' as the teacher of the main protagonist... [more]
Kakuzu m Popular Culture
From Japanese 角 (kaku) meaning "nook, edge, corner" and 都 (tsu) meaning "capital". Kakuzu is an antagonist from the 'Naruto' manga series.
Kaladin m Literature
One of the main protagonists in The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson.
Kaladin m Literature
Kaladin's name comes from the combining of the name Kalak and the Alethi suffix 'din'. His name means 'born unto eternity'.... [more]
Kalafes m Arthurian Cycle, Literature
King of Terre Foraine (the Strange Land) (including the city of Malta) in the time of Joseph of Arimathea.... [more]
Kalas m Popular Culture
From the Japanese word カラス (karasu) meaning "crow, raven". Used in the role-playing game Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean (2003).
Kalden m Literature
This is the name of a character in Dave Eggers's novel The Circle.
Kalegras m Arthurian Cycle
The name of both Tristan’s father and Tristan’s son in the Icelandic Saga af Tristram ok Ísodd, from Canelengres, Tristan’s father’s surname in German romance.... [more]
Kallik f & m Inuit, Literature
Used by Erin Hunter in the Seekers series of novels. It means, "Lightning".
Kalogreant m Arthurian Cycle, Medieval German (Rare), German (Modern, Rare)
German form of the name Calogrenant occurring in Iwein by Hartmann von Aue.
Kaltag m Popular Culture
From the Koyukon Kaltaga. Bestowed upon an Alaskan town by Russians, in honor of a Koyukon man. Appears as a character's name in the 1995 animated film, Balto.
Kalubin m Arthurian Cycle
A count defeated by Arthur’s Sir Tandareis.... [more]
Kamelin m Arthurian Cycle
A Knight of the Round Table and son of King Alfred of Ireland.... [more]
Kamphies m Arthurian Cycle
One of the many knights forced to swear allegiance to Gawain.
Kanafinwë m Literature
Means "strong-voiced Finwë". In Tolkien's Legendarium this is the father-name of Maglor, Fëanor's second son and the foster father of Elrond and Elros... [more]
Kanaya f Popular Culture
Kanaya is the name of one of the main characters in webcomic Homestuck. It comes from the Sanskirt counterpart of Virgo, which is called Kanya.
Kandalion m Arthurian Cycle
The bold but wicked Duke of Montikluse. He made it his hobby to imprison knights in his Malmort Tower, leaving them to starve.... [more]
Kaneda m Popular Culture
Commonly used in Japan as a family name. Name with wich is known the main character in the 1988 manga film Akira, adaptation of a comic series by Katsuhiro Otomo.... [more]
Kanga f Popular Culture, Literature
Kanga is a female kangaroo and the doting mother of Roo in the Winnie-the-Pooh books.
Kankra f Literature
In the German translation of "The Lord of the Rings", Kankra is the name of Shelob. The name is derived from Kanker, a rare or dialectal German word meaning "spider".