1200 Medieval Names From A-Z (2024)

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• Adelard: A Germanic name meaning “noble strength,” commonly found in medieval France and England.
• Aelith: A lesser-known name possibly derived from Old English or Old High German, with unclear meaning.
• Alaric: Of Germanic origin meaning “ruler of all,” famously borne by a Visigothic king.
• Aldith: An Old English name meaning “old battle” or a variation of the name Ealdgyth.
• Aelfric: Meaning “elf ruler,” a name found in Old English records.
• Amice: A Latin-derived name meaning “friend,” used in medieval France and England.
• Anselm: Of Germanic origin, meaning “with divine protection,” known for Saint Anselm of Canterbury.
• Alcuin: A name of Old English origin, borne by a scholar in Charlemagne’s court.
• Aenor: A name of uncertain origin, possibly related to Eleanor and found in medieval Aquitaine.
• Aethelred: An Old English name meaning “noble counsel,” known from King Æthelred the Unready.
• Alain: A Breton name possibly derived from the tribal name Alani, common in medieval France.
• Albreda: A medieval English name of Germanic origin, meaning “elf counsel.”
• Aldous: A name of Old German origin, meaning “old,” less common but used in medieval times.
• Alwin: An Old English name meaning “friend of the elves.”
• Amabel: Derived from the Latin “amabilis,” meaning “lovable,” used in medieval England.
• Ancel: A French medieval name derived from the Germanic “Anselm,” meaning “with divine protection.”
• Andwise: An obscure medieval name, possibly a variant of the Old English name “Eadwig,” meaning “prosperity in war.”
• Angharad: A Welsh name meaning “much loved,” commonly used in medieval Wales.
• Ansel: A shorter form of Anselm, meaning “with divine protection,” popular in medieval Germany and France.
• Arlette: A French medieval diminutive of “Arlotte,” an Old German name meaning “free man.”
• Arnulf: Of Germanic origin, meaning “eagle wolf,” common among Frankish and German nobility.
• Ascwin: A rare Old English name, possibly meaning “ash tree friend.”
• Aubrey: From the Germanic “Alberic,” meaning “elf ruler,” used in France and England.
• Audric: A Germanic name meaning “old ruler,” used in medieval France.
• Augustine: Derived from the Latin “Augustinus,” a name associated with the famous theologian Saint Augustine of Hippo.
• Aveline: A French diminutive of “Avila,” possibly meaning “desired” or “island.”
• Avice: A medieval English name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of “Avis” or “Aveline.”
• Avitus: A Roman family name meaning “ancestral” that continued into the medieval period.
• Aymer: Of Germanic origin, meaning “noble” or “famous,” used in medieval France and England.
• Azalais: A Provençal name possibly derived from “Adelais,” itself a form of “Adelaide,” meaning “noble kind.”
• Abelard: A Germanic name meaning “noble strength,” known for the philosopher Peter Abelard.
• Adelina: A diminutive of “Adela,” meaning “noble,” popular in medieval Europe.
• Ademar: A name of Germanic origin, meaning “famous for his wealth,” used in medieval France.
• Agilbert: A Germanic name meaning “bright edge” or “shining blade,” borne by a 7th-century bishop.
• Agnes: Derived from the Greek “hagnos,” meaning “chaste,” a popular saint’s name in medieval Europe.
• Ailith: Possibly a variant of “Æthelthryth,” an Old English name meaning “noble strength.”
• Alberic: A Germanic name meaning “elf ruler,” common among medieval European nobility.
• Aldhelm: An Old English name meaning “old helmet,” borne by a 7th-century saint and scholar.
• Aleaume: A medieval French name, possibly a variant of “Hellequin,” with uncertain meaning.
• Aline: A medieval French diminutive of “Adelina,” meaning “noble.”
• Almodis: A name of Germanic origin, possibly meaning “noble spirit,” found in medieval Occitania.
• Alphonse: Of Germanic origin, meaning “noble and ready,” popular in medieval Spain.
• Amalric: A Germanic name meaning “work-ruler,” used by medieval German and French nobility.
• Anastasia: Derived from the Greek “anastasis,” meaning “resurrection,” a name borne by early Christian saints.
• Ancelm: A variant of “Anselm,” meaning “with divine protection,” used in medieval Europe.
• Armand: A French name derived from the Germanic “Hermann,” meaning “army man.”
• Arnoul: A variant of “Arnulf,” meaning “eagle wolf,” used in medieval France and the Low Countries.
• Athon: A rare medieval name of uncertain origin, possibly related to the Old High German “Ado,” meaning “noble.”
• Auberon: A French variant of the Germanic name “Alberic,” meaning “elf ruler.”
• Audley: An English locational surname turned forename, derived from Old English meaning “old wood” or “clearing.”

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• Baldwin: A Germanic name meaning “bold friend,” commonly used among the Norman nobility in medieval England.
• Beatrice: Of Latin origin, meaning “she who brings happiness,” popular in medieval Italy and France.
• Benedict: Derived from the Latin “benedictus,” meaning “blessed,” a name borne by several saints and popes.
• Berengar: A Germanic name meaning “bear-spear,” associated with several medieval rulers.
• Bertha: Of Germanic origin, meaning “bright” or “famous,” common among European royalty.
• Blanche: A French name meaning “white,” symbolizing purity and often used by medieval nobility.
• Boniface: Derived from the Latin “bonifacius,” meaning “doer of good deeds,” notably borne by a saint who evangelized Germany.
• Bruno: A Germanic name meaning “brown,” popular in medieval Germany and Italy.
• Bertram: Of Germanic origin, meaning “bright raven,” associated with medieval nobility.
• Basilia: A feminine form of Basil, from the Greek “basileus,” meaning “royal” or “kingly.”
• Bartholomew: A name of Aramaic origin, meaning “son of Talmai,” borne by one of the twelve apostles.
• Beatrix: A variant of Beatrice, with the same meaning and medieval popularity.
• Benoit: The French form of Benedict, meaning “blessed,” used in medieval France.
• Berengaria: A feminine form of Berengar, used in medieval Spain and by English royalty.
• Bernard: Of Germanic origin, meaning “bear brave,” a common name among medieval European nobility.
• Berta: A shorter form of Bertha, maintaining the same meaning and medieval usage.
• Berto: A diminutive of names ending in “-berto,” like Alberto or Umberto, used in medieval Italy.
• Bertrand: A variant of Bertram, meaning “bright raven,” found in medieval France.
• Bianca: An Italian name meaning “white,” equivalent to Blanche and used in medieval Italy.
• Blaz: A Slavic name derived from Blasius, meaning “lisping,” associated with a saint who is venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
• Bonaventure: A name of Latin origin meaning “good fortune,” borne by a medieval Italian saint and philosopher.
• Bradward: An Old English name possibly meaning “broad guard,” rarely used but attested in medieval England.
• Bram: A diminutive of Abraham, which means “father of many” in Hebrew, used in medieval Europe.
• Brandt: Derived from Germanic elements meaning “sword” or “firebrand,” a name used in medieval Germany.
• Bricius: A variant of the name Brice, of Celtic origin, associated with a 5th-century saint.
• Bridget: An Anglicized form of the Irish name Brighid, meaning “exalted one,” borne by an important Irish saint.
• Brienne: A French locational name for someone from Brienne, used as a given name in medieval France.
• Britta: A Scandinavian form of Bridget, with the same meaning and saintly association.
• Broderick: Of Welsh origin, meaning “brother-king” or “son of Rhydderch,” used in medieval Wales.
• Brunhild: A Germanic name meaning “armored warrior woman,” known from Norse and Germanic sagas.
• Bryn: A Welsh name meaning “hill,” used in medieval Wales and sometimes as a short form of Brynmor.
• Bryony: Derived from the name of the wild climbing vine, used in medieval England.
• Burkhart: A Germanic name meaning “strong as a castle,” used in medieval Germany.
• Baldwinus: A Latinized form of Baldwin, used in medieval documents.
• Barthélemy: The French form of Bartholomew, used in medieval France.
• Bastian: A shortened form of Sebastian, meaning “venerable” or “revered,” used in medieval Europe.
• Belinda: A name of uncertain origin, possibly from Italian “bella” meaning “beautiful,” used in medieval Europe.
• Bellamy: A name of Old French origin meaning “fine friend,” used in medieval England.
• Benedetta: The Italian feminine form of Benedict, meaning “blessed,” used in medieval Italy.
• Benigna: Of Latin origin, meaning “kind” or “friendly,” used in medieval Europe.
• Berold: A name of Germanic origin, meaning “bright power,” used in medieval Germany.
• Bertilda: A Germanic name combining elements meaning “bright” and “battle,” used in medieval Europe.
• Bess: A diminutive of Elizabeth, of Hebrew origin meaning “God is my oath,” used in medieval England.
• Bethoc: A Scottish Gaelic name of uncertain meaning, found in medieval Scotland.
• Bettina: A diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning “God is my oath,” used in medieval Italy and Germany.
• Bia: Possibly a shortened form of names like Fabia or Beatrice, used in medieval Italy.
• Blazh: A name of Slavic origin, a variant of Blaz, associated with Saint Blaise.
• Bohemond: A name of uncertain origin, borne by a Norman leader of the First Crusade.
• Bonfilia: An Italian name meaning “good daughter,” from the Latin “bona filia,” used in medieval Italy.
• Boudewijn: The Dutch form of Baldwin, meaning “bold friend,” used in medieval Flanders and the Netherlands.

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• Cecilia: A Latin name meaning “blind,” popularized by Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music.
• Conrad: Of Germanic origin, meaning “brave counsel,” a common name among medieval German nobility.
• Constance: Derived from the Latin “constans,” meaning “constant” or “steadfast,” used in medieval Europe.
• Clare: A name meaning “clear” or “bright,” associated with Saint Clare of Assisi, the founder of the Poor Clares.
• Clarice: A medieval form of the Latin name “Claritia,” meaning “clarity” or “fame.”
• Clement: Of Latin origin, meaning “merciful” or “gentle,” borne by several popes and saints.
• Cadfael: A Welsh name meaning “battle prince,” known from the fictional medieval detective Brother Cadfael.
• Cuthbert: An Old English name meaning “famous, bright,” associated with a revered Anglo-Saxon saint.
• Celestine: From the Latin “caelestis,” meaning “heavenly,” used for several popes in the Middle Ages.
• Ceridwen: A name from Welsh mythology, meaning “blessed poetry,” known from the tale of Taliesin.
• Charlemagne: From the Latin “Carolus Magnus,” meaning “Charles the Great,” the name of a famous medieval emperor.
• Clothilde: A Germanic name meaning “famous in battle,” borne by a Frankish queen who was later canonized.
• Constantine: Of Latin origin, meaning “constant” or “steadfast,” famously borne by the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity.
• Cyprian: Derived from the Latin “Cyprianus,” meaning “from Cyprus,” known from a 3rd-century bishop and martyr.
• Cadoc: A Welsh name meaning “battle,” borne by a 6th-century saint and founder of monasteries.
• Calista: Of Greek origin, meaning “most beautiful,” used in medieval tales and hagiographies.
• Callum: A Scottish form of the Latin name Columba, meaning “dove,” used in medieval Scotland.
• Caradoc: A Welsh name meaning “beloved,” known from several figures in Welsh legend and history.
• Casimir: A Slavic name meaning “proclamation of peace,” borne by a revered Polish saint and prince.
• Catharine: Derived from the Greek “Aikaterine,” of uncertain meaning, popularized by the cult of Saint Catherine of Alexandria.
• Cedric: Possibly of Celtic origin, popularized by Sir Walter Scott’s novel “Ivanhoe,” set in medieval England.
• Celeste: Of Latin origin meaning “heavenly,” used in medieval France and Italy.
• Cenric: An Anglo-Saxon name meaning “bold power,” found in medieval English records.
• Chlothar: A Frankish name meaning “famous warrior,” borne by several Merovingian kings.
• Christian: Derived from the Latin “Christianus,” meaning “follower of Christ,” widely used in medieval Europe.
• Christina: The feminine form of Christian, meaning “follower of Christ,” used across medieval Europe.
• Christophe: The French form of Christopher, meaning “bearing Christ,” associated with the legendary Saint Christopher.
• Clarimond: A name of Germanic origin meaning “brilliant protector,” used in medieval romances.
• Clarissa: An elaborated form of Clare, meaning “clear” or “bright,” used in medieval Italy.
• Clementia: A feminine form of Clement, meaning “merciful” or “gentle,” used in medieval Europe.
• Cleophas: Of Greek origin, meaning “glory of the father,” mentioned in the New Testament.
• Clotilda: A variant of Clothilde, meaning “famous in battle,” associated with the Frankish queen.
• Colban: A Scottish name of uncertain meaning, borne by medieval Scottish nobility.
• Colman: An Irish name meaning “little dove,” borne by several Irish saints.
• Columba: A Latin name meaning “dove,” borne by an influential Irish abbot and missionary.
• Columban: A variant of Columba, associated with a 6th-century Irish missionary who founded monasteries in Europe.
• Cunigunde: Of Germanic origin, meaning “brave in battle,” the name of a saintly empress in the Middle Ages.
• Cypriana: A feminine form of Cyprian, meaning “from Cyprus,” used in medieval Europe.
• Cyriac: Derived from the Greek “Kyriakos,” meaning “of the Lord,” borne by early Christian martyrs.
• Cyrilla: The feminine form of Cyril, meaning “lordly,” used in medieval Europe.
• Cynewulf: An Old English name meaning “royal wolf,” borne by an Anglo-Saxon poet.
• Cyprien: The French form of Cyprian, meaning “from Cyprus,” used in medieval France.
• Cunibert: A Germanic name meaning “bold as a wolf,” used by medieval German clergy and nobility.
• Cwenburga: An Anglo-Saxon name meaning “queen fortress,” found in medieval England.
• Caelia: A feminine form of the Roman family name “Caelius,” meaning “heavenly,” used in medieval Europe.
• Caelina: A variant of Caelia, with the same meaning and usage in medieval Europe.
• Caesaria: A feminine form of Caesar, meaning “imperial” or “cut,” used in medieval Europe.
• Caius: A Roman family name possibly meaning “rejoice,” used in medieval Europe.
• Calanthia: A name of Greek origin, meaning “beautiful flower,” used in medieval tales.
• Cambra: Possibly a variant of Camber, a legendary figure in British history, or a locational name from Cambrai in France.

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• Duncan: A Scottish name meaning “dark warrior” or “brown chief,” borne by two kings of Scotland.
• Dorothea: Of Greek origin, meaning “gift of God,” popularized by early Christian martyrs and saints.
• Dietrich: A Germanic name meaning “ruler of the people,” common in medieval Germany.
• Damian: Derived from the Greek “Damianos,” meaning “to tame,” borne by a Christian saint.
• Daphne: From Greek mythology, meaning “laurel tree,” adopted in medieval tales.
• Desmond: An Irish surname derived from “Deas-Mhumhna,” meaning “South Munster,” used as a given name.
• Dolores: A Spanish name derived from “Los Dolores,” meaning “sorrows,” in reference to the Virgin Mary’s seven sorrows.
• Dominic: Of Latin origin, meaning “belonging to the Lord,” notably borne by Saint Dominic, the founder of the Dominican Order.
• Dunstan: An Old English name meaning “dark stone,” borne by a 10th-century Archbishop of Canterbury.
• Drusilla: A Roman name possibly meaning “strong one,” used in medieval Europe.
• Dagobert: A Germanic name meaning “bright day,” borne by Frankish kings.
• Darius: Of Persian origin, meaning “he who holds firm the good,” the name of several ancient Persian kings.
• Deirdre: A name from Irish mythology, meaning “sorrowful” or “raging,” popularized by medieval tales.
• Delphine: From the Latin “Delphinus,” related to the city of Delphi or the dolphin, used in medieval France.
• Demetria: Derived from the Greek goddess Demeter, associated with agriculture, used in Byzantine culture.
• Denis: The French form of Dionysius, the name of an important early Christian martyr and saint in Paris.
• Desiderius: Of Latin origin, meaning “desired,” borne by several medieval saints.
• Devorgilla: A Gaelic name possibly meaning “true testimony,” borne by a 13th-century Scottish noblewoman.
• Dionysius: Of Greek origin, meaning “follower of Dionysos,” the god of wine, borne by several saints.
• Dirk: A Dutch and Low German short form of Diederik, the equivalent of Dietrich.
• Donal: An Irish name meaning “world ruler,” anglicized as Donald.
• Donatus: Of Latin origin, meaning “given (by God),” a common name among early Christians and saints.
• Dorian: Pertaining to the ancient Greek tribe, the Dorians, or possibly from the Greek “doron,” meaning “gift.”
• Dorcas: A Greek name meaning “gazelle,” borne by a charitable woman mentioned in the New Testament.
• Dougal: From the Gaelic “Dubhghall,” meaning “dark stranger,” used in medieval Scotland.
• Drystan: The Welsh form of Tristan, possibly meaning “riot” or “tumult,” known from Arthurian legend.
• Dulcia: Of Latin origin, meaning “sweet,” used in medieval Spain and France.
• Durand: A name of French origin, meaning “enduring,” used in medieval Europe.
• Dymphna: An Irish name of uncertain origin, associated with a 7th-century saint venerated for her piety and chastity.
• Dafydd: The Welsh form of David, meaning “beloved,” borne by the patron saint of Wales.
• Dagmar: Of Scandinavian origin, meaning “day maid,” used in medieval Denmark.
• Dale: An English topographic surname for someone who lived in a valley, used as a given name.
• Dana: A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of the Old English “Dena,” referring to the Danes.
• Danutė: A Lithuanian feminine form of the name Daniel, meaning “God is my judge.”
• Daria: The feminine form of Darius, meaning “he who holds firm the good,” used in medieval Europe.
• Daveth: A Cornish form of David, meaning “beloved,” used in medieval Cornwall.
• David: A Hebrew name meaning “beloved,” borne by the biblical king and popular throughout medieval Europe.
• Deiniol: A Welsh name, possibly meaning “like a god,” borne by a 6th-century saint.
• Delia: A name associated with the Greek island of Delos, the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, used in medieval Europe.
• Demetrius: A Greek name derived from Demeter, the goddess of agriculture, borne by several saints.
• Denys: A variant of Denis, the French form of Dionysius, used in medieval France.
• Dervorguilla: A variant of Devorgilla, a name borne by a medieval Scottish noblewoman.
• Didier: A French form of the Latin “Desiderius,” meaning “desired,” used in medieval France.
• Dietmar: A Germanic name meaning “people famous,” used in medieval Germany.
• Diogo: The Portuguese form of James or Jacob, meaning “supplanter,” used in medieval Portugal.
• Dion: A short form of Dionysius, meaning “follower of Dionysos,” used in medieval Europe.
• Donnchadh: A Gaelic name meaning “brown warrior,” anglicized as Duncan and used in medieval Scotland.
• Dorota: The Polish form of Dorothy, meaning “gift of God,” used in medieval Poland.
• Dragomir: A Slavic name meaning “precious and peaceful,” used in medieval Eastern Europe.
• Duarte: A Portuguese form of Edward, meaning “wealthy guardian,” used in medieval Portugal.

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• Eleanor: Of uncertain origin, possibly from the Provençal name “Aliénor,” and borne by several influential medieval queens.
• Edmund: An Old English name meaning “wealthy protector,” popular among Anglo-Saxon royalty.
• Edith: Derived from Old English elements meaning “wealth, fortune” and “war,” borne by an English saint and queen.
• Eustace: From the Greek “Eustachys,” meaning “fruitful” or “steadfast,” the name of an early Christian martyr.
• Eloise: Likely of Germanic origin, meaning “healthy” or “wide,” popularized by the love letters of Heloise and Abelard.
• Eric: A Norse name meaning “eternal ruler,” common among Scandinavian royalty.
• Elizabeth: Of Hebrew origin, meaning “God is my oath,” widely used due to the biblical figure and several saints.
• Emery: From the Germanic name “Emmerich,” meaning “work” and “power,” used in medieval Europe.
• Ethelred: An Old English name meaning “noble counsel,” borne by two Anglo-Saxon kings.
• Esmeralda: Of Spanish origin, meaning “emerald,” introduced to Europe through the hagiography of Saint Esmeralda.
• Eadric: An Old English name meaning “wealthy ruler,” used by Anglo-Saxon nobility.
• Eamon: An Irish form of Edmund, meaning “wealthy protector,” used in medieval Ireland.
• Eberhard: A Germanic name meaning “brave boar,” common among medieval German nobility.
• Edburga: Derived from Old English elements meaning “wealth, fortune” and “fortress,” the name of an Anglo-Saxon saint.
• Edgar: An Old English name meaning “wealthy spear,” borne by a 10th-century king of England.
• Edmond: A variant of Edmund, with the same meaning, used in medieval France.
• Edna: Of Hebrew origin, meaning “pleasure” or “delight,” used in medieval Europe.
• Edwin: An Old English name meaning “rich friend,” borne by a 7th-century king of Northumbria.
• Egidius: The Latinized form of Giles, from the Greek “Aigidion,” meaning “young goat,” borne by a medieval saint.
• Egbert: An Old English name meaning “bright edge (of a sword),” borne by an 8th-century king of Wessex.
• Eirik: A variant of Eric, with the same meaning, used in medieval Scandinavia.
• Elfrida: Derived from the Old English “Ælfþryð,” meaning “elf strength,” the name of an English queen.
• Elgiva: An Old English name meaning “elf gift,” used by Anglo-Saxon nobility.
• Elric: Of Old English origin, meaning “noble ruler,” used in medieval England.
• Elspeth: A Scottish form of Elizabeth, meaning “God is my oath,” used in medieval Scotland.
• Emeline: Of Germanic origin, possibly meaning “work” and “ruler,” used in medieval France and England.
• Emma: Of Germanic origin, meaning “universal” or “whole,” popular among medieval European royalty.
• Engelbert: A Germanic name meaning “bright angel,” used by medieval German nobility.
• Enid: Of Welsh origin, meaning “soul” or “life,” popularized by Arthurian legend.
• Enoch: Of Hebrew origin, meaning “dedicated,” known from the great-grandfather of Noah in the Bible.
• Ermengarde: A Germanic name meaning “whole enclosure,” used by medieval nobility in Europe.
• Erasmus: Derived from the Greek “erasmos,” meaning “beloved,” the name of a 4th-century martyr and a Renaissance humanist.
• Ermentrude: Of Germanic origin, meaning “whole strength,” borne by a Frankish queen.
• Ernest: From the Germanic “Ernust,” meaning “serious” or “battle to the death,” used in medieval Europe.
• Esclarmonde: A name of French origin, meaning “light of the world,” used in medieval Occitan literature.
• Estienne: The Old French form of Stephen, meaning “crown” or “wreath,” used in medieval France.
• Eudoxia: Of Greek origin, meaning “good glory,” borne by Byzantine empresses.
• Eugenius: The Latinized form of Eugene, meaning “well-born,” used by several early saints.
• Eulalia: Of Greek origin, meaning “sweetly speaking,” the name of a 3rd-century Spanish martyr.
• Euphemia: A Greek name meaning “well-spoken,” popular among early Christian martyrs.
• Eustachius: A variant of Eustace, with the same meaning, used in medieval Europe.
• Eva: The Latin form of Eve, meaning “life” or “living one,” used in medieval Europe.
• Evangeline: Of Greek origin, meaning “bearer of good news,” used in medieval tales.
• Evaristus: From the Greek “euarestos,” meaning “well-pleasing,” the name of an early pope.
• Everard: Of Germanic origin, meaning “brave boar,” used in medieval England and Germany.
• Everilda: An Old English name of uncertain meaning, associated with a 7th-century English saint.
• Ewald: A Germanic name meaning “law power,” borne by two 7th-century missionary saints.
• Ewen: A Scottish form of the name John, meaning “God is gracious,” used in medieval Scotland.
• Ezechiel: The Latinized form of Ezekiel, meaning “God will strengthen,” borne by a prophet in the Hebrew Bible.
• Ezzelin: A Germanic name, possibly meaning “noble,” used in medieval Italy.

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• Fabian: Derived from the Roman family name “Fabius,” meaning “bean grower,” and borne by a pope and saint.
• Faramond: A Frankish name meaning “journey protection,” associated with legendary early kings of France.
• Felicity: From the Latin “Felicitas,” meaning “good fortune,” the name of an early Christian martyr and saint.
• Ferdinand: Of Germanic origin, meaning “bold voyager,” borne by several Spanish and Holy Roman emperors.
• Fergus: A Gaelic name meaning “man of vigor” or “force,” used by early kings of Scotland and Ireland.
• Fiona: Invented by the Scottish poet James Macpherson and possibly derived from the Gaelic “fionn,” meaning “white” or “fair.”
• Flavian: Derived from the Roman family name “Flavius,” meaning “golden” or “blond,” associated with several emperors.
• Florence: From the Latin “Florentius” or “Florentia,” meaning “blossoming,” popular in medieval Europe.
• Floris: A Dutch form of “Florentius,” meaning “blossoming,” used in medieval Flanders and Holland.
• Fulk: From the Germanic “Fulco,” meaning “people,” a name borne by several medieval nobles.
• Faustina: A Roman name meaning “fortunate” or “lucky,” feminine form of “Faustinus,” borne by Roman empresses.
• Felicia: The feminine form of “Felix,” meaning “lucky” or “successful,” used in medieval Europe.
• Felix: Of Latin origin, meaning “lucky” or “successful,” borne by several early saints and popes.
• Ferruccio: Derived from the Italian “ferro,” meaning “iron,” a name used in medieval Italy.
• Finbar: Of Irish origin, meaning “fair-haired,” borne by an Irish saint.
• Finian: An Irish name meaning “fair” or “white,” borne by several Irish saints.
• Flora: From the Latin “floris,” meaning “flower,” the name of a Roman goddess and used in medieval Europe.
• Florian: Derived from “Florus,” meaning “flowering” or “flourishing,” borne by a Roman martyr and saint.
• Francesca: The Italian feminine form of “Franciscus,” meaning “Frenchman” or “free one,” used in medieval Italy.
• Franco: A name of Germanic origin, meaning “free” or “frank,” used in medieval Europe.
• Frank: A name derived from the medieval tribal name “Frank,” meaning “free” or “bold.”
• Frans: A Dutch and Scandinavian form of “Franciscus,” meaning “Frenchman” or “free one.”
• Frederick: From the Germanic “Friedrich,” meaning “peaceful ruler,” a common name among European nobility.
• Freya: Derived from Old Norse, meaning “lady” or “noblewoman,” the name of the goddess of love and fertility in Norse mythology.
• Frida: A Germanic name meaning “peace,” used in medieval Europe.
• Fulbert: Of Germanic origin, meaning “very bright,” used in medieval France.
• Fulco: A variant of “Fulk,” meaning “people,” used in medieval Europe.
• Fulgentius: Of Latin origin, meaning “shining,” borne by a 6th-century saint and theologian.
• Fulke: A variant of “Fulk,” with the same meaning, used in medieval England.
• Fulvia: A Roman name meaning “yellow” or “tawny,” borne by several notable Roman women.
• Fyodor: The Russian form of “Theodore,” meaning “gift of God,” used in medieval Russia.
• Fabiola: A diminutive of “Fabia,” the feminine form of “Fabius,” used by a 4th-century saint.
• Farald: Of Germanic origin, meaning “journey” and “power,” used in medieval Europe.
• Fausta: The feminine form of “Faustus,” meaning “fortunate,” used in the Roman Empire and medieval Europe.
• Faye: Derived from Middle English “faie,” meaning “fairy,” used in medieval folklore and tales.
• Felice: An Italian form of “Felix,” meaning “lucky” or “successful,” used in medieval Italy.
• Fenella: A Gaelic name meaning “white shoulder,” borne by a character in Scottish legend.
• Fidelis: Of Latin origin, meaning “faithful,” used as a name by early Christians.
• Filibert: A Germanic name meaning “very bright,” used in medieval Europe.
• Filomena: Of Greek origin, meaning “beloved,” used in medieval Italy.
• Fiorenza: The Italian form of “Florence,” meaning “blossoming,” used in medieval Italy.
• Fortunatus: A Roman name meaning “fortunate” or “blessed,” used in medieval Europe.
• Franca: A short form of “Francesca,” used in medieval Italy.
• Fredegar: A Germanic name meaning “peace spear,” used in medieval Europe.
• Frederica: The feminine form of “Frederick,” meaning “peaceful ruler,” used in medieval Europe.
• Freida: A variant of “Frida,” meaning “peace,” used in medieval Germany.
• Fridulf: A Germanic name meaning “peace wolf,” used in medieval Europe.
• Friedhelm: Of Germanic origin, meaning “peace helmet,” used in medieval Germany.
• Frode: From Old Norse, meaning “wise” or “learned,” borne by characters in Norse sagas.

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• Gabriel: Derived from the Hebrew name “Gavriel,” meaning “God is my strength,” and borne by an archangel in the Abrahamic religions.
• Galahad: A name of Arthurian legend, associated with the pure and noble knight who achieved the Holy Grail.
• Gareth: A Welsh name of uncertain meaning, popularized by the Arthurian legend of Sir Gareth.
• Garret: Derived from the Germanic elements “ger,” meaning “spear,” and “hard,” meaning “brave, hardy.”
• Gaspard: The French form of Jasper, possibly meaning “treasurer,” one of the Three Wise Men in the Christian tradition.
• Gawain: A name from Arthurian legend, meaning “white hawk” or “May hawk” in Welsh.
• Geoffrey: Of Germanic origin, meaning “peace” and “territory” or “hostage,” used in medieval England and France.
• Georgette: A French feminine diminutive of George, meaning “farmer” or “earth-worker,” used in medieval Europe.
• Gerald: Derived from the Germanic elements “ger,” meaning “spear,” and “wald,” meaning “rule.”
• Gerard: Of Germanic origin, from “ger,” meaning “spear,” and “hard,” meaning “brave, hardy.”
• Gertrude: Of Germanic origin, meaning “spear of strength,” borne by several saints and nobility.
• Gideon: Of Hebrew origin, meaning “hewer” or “feller,” a military leader in the Hebrew Bible.
• Gilbert: Derived from Germanic elements “gisil,” meaning “pledge,” and “beraht,” meaning “bright.”
• Giles: From the Greek “Aegidius,” meaning “young goat,” borne by a popular medieval saint.
• Gillian: A medieval English feminine form of Julian, meaning “youthful.”
• Ginevra: The Italian form of Guinevere, meaning “fair one” or “white shadow,” used in medieval Italy.
• Giovanni: The Italian form of John, meaning “God is gracious,” used widely in medieval Italy.
• Godfrey: Of Germanic origin, meaning “peace of God,” borne by a leader of the First Crusade.
• Godwin: An Old English name meaning “good friend,” used by Anglo-Saxon nobility.
• Griselda: Of Germanic origin, meaning “dark battle,” popularized by medieval European folklore.
• Guinevere: From the Welsh “Gwenhwyfar,” meaning “fair one” or “white shadow,” the wife of King Arthur.
• Gunther: Of Germanic origin, meaning “warrior” or “battle army,” featured in the Nibelungenlied.
• Gustav: Of Scandinavian origin, possibly meaning “staff of the Geats” or “staff of the gods.”
• Guy: Of Germanic origin, meaning “guide” or “leader,” used in medieval France and England.
• Gwendolen: A Welsh name meaning “white ring” or “blessed ring,” used in medieval Britain.
• Gwyneth: Derived from Welsh, meaning “blessed” or “happy,” used in medieval Wales.
• Giselle: Of Germanic origin, from “gisil,” meaning “pledge,” used in medieval France and Germany.
• Gudrun: From Old Norse, meaning “god’s secret lore,” a character in Norse mythology.
• Guiscard: A Norman French nickname meaning “wise” or “clever,” used as a given name in medieval Italy.
• Gunnar: Of Norse origin, meaning “warrior,” a hero in the Volsunga saga and the Nibelungenlied.
• Guntram: A Germanic name meaning “war raven,” borne by a 6th-century Frankish king.
• Gyles: A medieval variant of Giles, with the same meaning, used in medieval England.
• Gervase: Of uncertain origin, possibly from a Germanic name meaning “spear servant.”
• Gerold: Of Germanic origin, meaning “rule of the spear,” used in medieval Europe.
• Geraint: A Welsh name possibly meaning “old man,” borne by a legendary king and an Arthurian knight.
• Genevieve: Of Germanic origin, meaning “woman of the race” or “mother of the race,” the patron saint of Paris.
• Geoffroi: The Old French form of Geoffrey, with the same meaning, used in medieval France.
• Gauthier: The French form of Walter, meaning “ruler of the army,” used in medieval France.
• Gervais: A French form of Gervase, meaning “spear servant,” used in medieval France.
• Ghislaine: Of Germanic origin, possibly meaning “hostage” or “pledge,” used in medieval Europe.
• Gilberta: The feminine form of Gilbert, meaning “bright pledge,” used in medieval Europe.
• Gilchrist: Of Gaelic origin, meaning “servant of Christ,” used in medieval Scotland.
• Gilda: Of Germanic origin, possibly meaning “sacrifice” or “value,” used in medieval Europe.
• Gisbert: A Germanic name meaning “bright pledge,” used in medieval Germany.
• Gladys: Derived from the Welsh “Gwladus,” possibly meaning “sovereignty” or “princess,” used in medieval Wales.
• Glenda: A Welsh name meaning “pure” or “holy,” possibly a modern creation influenced by other Welsh names.
• Godiva: An Old English name meaning “gift of God,” borne by the legendary Lady Godiva.
• Godbert: Of Germanic origin, meaning “bright god,” used in medieval Europe.
• Goldwin: An Old English name meaning “golden friend,” used in medieval England.
• Gregor: The Scottish and German form of Gregory, meaning “watchful” or “alert,” used in medieval Europe.

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• Harold: Of Scandinavian origin, meaning “army ruler,” borne by several kings of England and Norway.
• Harriet: A feminine form of Harry, itself a medieval English form of Henry, meaning “home ruler.”
• Helena: Of Greek origin, meaning “bright, shining light,” associated with the mother of Constantine the Great.
• Heloise: A French form of the name Louise, which is of Germanic origin, possibly meaning “famous warrior.”
• Henry: Of Germanic origin, from “heim” meaning “home” and “ric” meaning “power, ruler,” a common name for European kings.
• Herbert: Derived from Germanic elements “heri” meaning “army” and “beraht” meaning “bright.”
• Hermann: Of Germanic origin, meaning “army man,” used widely in medieval Germany.
• Hester: A variant of Esther, possibly of Persian origin meaning “star,” used in medieval Europe.
• Hilary: From the Latin “Hilarius,” meaning “cheerful, happy,” a name borne by several saints.
• Hildegard: Of Germanic origin, meaning “battle enclosure,” borne by a prominent medieval mystic and composer, Hildegard of Bingen.
• Hilda: A short form of names containing the Germanic element “hild” meaning “battle.”
• Hildebrand: Of Germanic origin, meaning “battle sword,” used in medieval Europe.
• Hildred: Of English origin, meaning “battle counsel,” used in medieval England.
• Horace: From the Roman family name “Horatius,” possibly meaning “timekeeper,” used in medieval Europe.
• Hubert: Of Germanic origin, from “hug” meaning “heart, mind, spirit” and “beraht” meaning “bright.”
• Hugh: From the Germanic name “Hugo,” meaning “heart, mind, spirit,” popular among the European nobility.
• Hugo: A variant of Hugh, with the same meaning, used in medieval Europe.
• Hulda: Of Old Norse origin, meaning “sweet, lovable,” or a variant of the German “hold,” meaning “gracious, friendly.”
• Humphrey: Of Germanic origin, meaning “peaceful warrior,” used by medieval English nobility.
• Hyacinth: From the Greek “Hyakinthos,” a flower name and the name of a saint in Greek mythology.
• Hadrian: From the Latin “Hadrianus,” meaning “from Hadria,” borne by a Roman emperor and several saints.
• Hagan: Of Germanic origin, possibly meaning “enclosure,” used in medieval Germanic regions.
• Hakon: Of Old Norse origin, meaning “high son,” borne by several Norwegian kings.
• Halbert: A variant of Albert, of Germanic origin, meaning “bright nobility,” used in medieval Europe.
• Hamish: A Scottish form of James, which is derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning “supplanter.”
• Hannibal: Of Phoenician origin, meaning “grace of Baal,” known from the Carthaginian military commander Hannibal Barca.
• Harald: A variant of Harold, meaning “army ruler,” used in Scandinavia and by Viking settlers in England.
• Harding: Of English origin, meaning “son of the courageous one,” used in medieval England.
• Haroun: An Arabic name meaning “exalted,” a variant of Aaron, used in medieval Islamic societies.
• Hartmann: Of Germanic origin, meaning “strong man” or “brave man,” used in medieval Germany.
• Harvey: From the Breton name “Haerviu,” meaning “battle worthy,” used in medieval England after the Norman Conquest.
• Hawise: A medieval English name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Germanic “haws,” meaning “neck.”
• Hayden: Of English origin, meaning “hay valley” or “hay hill,” derived from Old English elements.
• Hazel: Originally referring to the hazel tree, the name was used symbolically in medieval poetry and lore.
• Hedwig: Of Germanic origin, meaning “warfare” and “battle,” borne by a saint and several European nobles.
• Heike: A Low German diminutive of Heinrich, meaning “home ruler,” used in medieval Germany.
• Heinrich: The German form of Henry, meaning “home ruler,” a common name for German emperors and kings.
• Helewidis: A medieval name of Germanic origin, meaning “healthy wide,” used in medieval Europe.
• Helga: Of Old Norse origin, meaning “holy” or “blessed,” used in medieval Scandinavia.
• Helmar: Of Germanic origin, meaning “famous protector,” used in medieval Germany.
• Hemma: A Germanic name meaning “home,” used in medieval Europe.
• Hendrik: The Dutch form of Henry, meaning “home ruler,” used in medieval Netherlands.
• Henrika: The feminine form of Hendrik, meaning “home ruler,” used in medieval Europe.
• Hereward: Of English origin, meaning “army guard,” known from Hereward the Wake, an 11th-century English leader.
• Herman: Of Germanic origin, meaning “army man,” similar to Hermann.
• Hermine: A feminine form of Herman, meaning “army man,” used in medieval Europe.
• Herwig: Of Germanic origin, meaning “army battle,” used in medieval Germany.
• Hester: A variant of Esther, with the same meaning, used in medieval Europe.

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• Isabel: A medieval Occitan form of Elizabeth, meaning “pledged to God,” popular among European royalty.
• Isabella: A variant of Isabel, with the same meaning, also widely used among European nobility.
• Isolde: Of uncertain origin, possibly Germanic or Celtic, made famous by the legend of Tristan and Isolde.
• Ida: Of Germanic origin, meaning “industrious one,” used by European nobility.
• Ignatius: Of Latin origin, possibly derived from “ignis” meaning “fire,” borne by several saints.
• Ivar: From Old Norse “Ívarr,” meaning “bow warrior” or “yew warrior,” borne by Viking leaders.
• Ingrid: Of Old Norse origin, meaning “beautiful” or “fair,” borne by a Swedish saint.
• Ingram: Of Germanic origin, from “ing,” the name of a Norse god, and “hramn,” meaning “raven.”
• Iseult: A variant of Isolde, with the same uncertain origin, central to the Tristan and Isolde legend.
• Ivor: Of Old Norse origin, from “Ívarr,” meaning “bow warrior” or “yew warrior.”
• Ivo: A Germanic name derived from “iv” meaning “yew,” used by medieval European nobility.
• Imelda: Of Germanic origin, meaning “universal battle,” used in medieval Italy.
• Ines: A Spanish and Portuguese form of Agnes, meaning “chaste” or “holy,” used in medieval Iberia.
• Ingeborg: A Scandinavian name combining “Ing,” the name of a Norse god, and “borg,” meaning “protection.”
• Inigo: A Spanish form of Ignatius, meaning “fiery,” used in medieval Spain.
• Irene: Of Greek origin, meaning “peace,” borne by a Byzantine empress and several saints.
• Irina: The Russian form of Irene, with the same meaning, used in medieval Russia.
• Isidore: Of Greek origin, meaning “gift of Isis,” borne by several saints, including Isidore of Seville.
• Ismarus: Of Greek origin, possibly related to a Thracian place name mentioned in Homer’s “Odyssey.”
• Ivonne: A French variant of Yvonne, from the Germanic “iv” meaning “yew,” used in medieval France.
• Ilbert: Of Germanic origin, meaning “bright battle,” used in medieval England.
• Ilona: A Hungarian variant of Helen, meaning “bright, shining light,” used in medieval Hungary.
• Imogen: Of uncertain origin, possibly Celtic, popularized by Shakespeare and used in medieval tales.
• Ina: A short form of names ending in “-ina,” used independently in medieval Europe.
• Indulf: Of Old Norse origin, meaning “wolf,” used by a 10th-century king of Scotland.
• Ingelbert: A Germanic name combining “Ing,” the name of a Norse god, and “berht,” meaning “bright.”
• Ingeltrude: Of Germanic origin, combining “Ing” and “thrud,” meaning “strength.”
• Ingemar: Of Scandinavian origin, combining “Ing” and “marr,” meaning “famous.”
• Inger: A Scandinavian name derived from “Ing,” the name of a Norse god, used in medieval Scandinavia.
• Ingmar: A variant of Ingemar, with the same meaning, used in medieval Scandinavia.
• Ingolf: Of Old Norse origin, combining “Ing” and “ulfr,” meaning “wolf.”
• Ingrith: A Scandinavian name combining “Ing” and “fríðr,” meaning “beautiful.”
• Inkeri: Of Finnish origin, possibly related to Ingrid, used in medieval Scandinavia.
• Inocencio: Of Latin origin, meaning “innocent,” used in medieval Spain.
• Iolanthe: Of Greek origin, meaning “violet flower,” used in medieval tales and poetry.
• Iphigenia: Of Greek origin, meaning “strong-born” or “born to strength,” from Greek mythology.
• Irmgard: Of Germanic origin, meaning “whole enclosure” or “protected,” used in medieval Germany.
• Irmina: Of Germanic origin, possibly meaning “whole” or “universal,” used in medieval Europe.
• Irwin: Of Old English origin, meaning “boar friend,” used in medieval England.
• Isaac: Of Hebrew origin, meaning “he will laugh,” a biblical patriarch and a name used in medieval Europe.
• Isbert: Of Germanic origin, combining “is,” possibly meaning “ice” or “iron,” and “berht,” meaning “bright.”
• Isenbrand: A Germanic name combining “isen” or “iron” and “brand,” meaning “sword.”
• Isfried: Of Germanic origin, combining “is” and “fridu,” meaning “peace.”
• Ishild: A Germanic name combining “is” and “hild,” meaning “battle.”
• Isla: From the name of the Scottish river Isla, used as a given name in medieval Scotland.
• Ismund: Of Germanic origin, combining “is” and “mund,” meaning “protection.”
• Ithel: Of Welsh origin, meaning “generous lord,” used in medieval Wales.

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• Jacob: Of Hebrew origin, meaning “supplanter” or “holder of the heel,” widely used in medieval Europe.
• James: Derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, it became popular in England after the Norman Conquest.
• Jane: A feminine form of John, meaning “God is gracious,” used in medieval England.
• Jasper: Of Persian origin, meaning “treasurer,” one of the Three Wise Men in the Christian tradition.
• Jeanne: The Old French feminine form of John, meaning “God is gracious,” used in medieval France.
• Jehanne: An Old French variant of Jeanne, also meaning “God is gracious,” borne by Joan of Arc.
• Jocelyn: Derived from a Germanic name, it became gender-neutral in medieval Europe.
• Joel: Of Hebrew origin, meaning “Yahweh is God,” used in medieval Europe after the Crusades.
• John: Of Hebrew origin, meaning “God is gracious,” one of the most common medieval European names.
• Jolenta: A variant of Yolanda, possibly of Greek origin, meaning “violet flower,” used in medieval Europe.
• Jonathan: Of Hebrew origin, meaning “given by God,” used in medieval Europe.
• Jordan: Derived from the river Jordan, it became a given name after the Crusades.
• Joseph: Of Hebrew origin, meaning “he will add,” widely used in medieval Europe.
• Josse: A medieval French form of the Breton name Iodoc, meaning “lord,” used in medieval Europe.
• Joyce: Of Breton origin, from the name Josse, it became used as both a male and female name in medieval England.
• Judith: Of Hebrew origin, meaning “woman of Judea,” known from the biblical figure who beheaded Holofernes.
• Julian: Of Latin origin, meaning “youthful” or “downy,” popular among early Christians and medieval Europe.
• Juliana: The feminine form of Julian, used in medieval Europe.
• Juliet: An English diminutive of Julian, used in medieval Europe and popularized by Shakespeare.
• Justine: Of Latin origin, meaning “just” or “fair,” the feminine form of Justin, used in medieval Europe.
• Jutta: A Germanic name, possibly a variant of Judith, used in medieval Germany.
• Jacomina: A feminine form of Jacob, used in medieval Europe.
• Jocasta: Of Greek origin, known from mythology as the mother and wife of Oedipus, used in medieval literature.
• Joffrey: A variant of Geoffrey, of Germanic origin, meaning “peace” and “territory” or “hostage.”
• Johan: A medieval Scandinavian and German form of John, meaning “God is gracious.”
• Johanna: The feminine form of Johan, used in medieval Europe.
• Joris: A Dutch form of George, meaning “farmer” or “earth-worker,” used in medieval Netherlands.
• Jorunn: Of Old Norse origin, combining “jór” (horse) and “unna” (to love), used in medieval Scandinavia.
• Joscelin: A variant of Jocelyn, used in medieval France.
• Josquin: Derived from a diminutive of Josse, used in medieval Europe.
• Jost: A German diminutive of Josse, used in medieval Germany.
• Jovita: Of Latin origin, meaning “jovial,” the feminine form of Jovito, used in medieval Europe.
• Joyeuse: Of French origin, meaning “joyful,” used as both a name and an epithet in medieval France.
• Juan: The Spanish form of John, meaning “God is gracious,” used in medieval Spain.
• Juana: The feminine form of Juan, used in medieval Spain.
• Jocelin: A variant spelling of Jocelyn, with the same origin and usage.
• Joceline: Another variant spelling of Jocelyn, used in medieval Europe.
• Joceran: Of Germanic origin, possibly meaning “battle-ready,” used in medieval France.
• Joceta: A medieval feminine form of Jocelin, used in medieval Europe.
• Joffre: A variant of Geoffrey, used in medieval France.
• Jolanda: A variant of Yolanda, meaning “violet flower,” used in medieval Europe.
• Jolán: A Hungarian form of Yolanda, used in medieval Hungary.
• Jorulf: Of Old Norse origin, combining “jór” (horse) and “ulfr” (wolf), used in medieval Scandinavia.
• Jorwerth: A Welsh name, meaning “handsome lord,” used in medieval Wales.
• Josceline: Another variant of Jocelyn, used in medieval Europe.
• Josias: A Latinized form of Josiah, of Hebrew origin, meaning “God supports,” used in medieval Europe.
• Joss: A short form of Josse, used in medieval Europe.
• Jourdain: A French form of Jordan, referring to the river, used in medieval France.
• Jovinian: Of Latin origin, possibly meaning “majestic,” used in medieval Europe.
• Julienne: A French feminine form of Julian, used in medieval France.

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• Katherine: Of Greek origin, meaning “pure,” a name borne by saints and royalty throughout medieval Europe.
• Katharina: A variant of Katherine, with the same meaning, used in medieval Germany.
• Katrine: A Scandinavian and German variant of Katherine, used in medieval Scandinavia.
• Keziah: Of Hebrew origin, meaning “cassia tree,” one of Job’s daughters in the Old Testament.
• Kieran: Of Irish origin, meaning “little dark one,” borne by an early Irish saint.
• Killian: Of Irish origin, from the name “Cillian,” meaning “war” or “strife,” borne by an Irish saint.
• Klaus: A short form of Nikolaus, the German form of Nicholas, meaning “victory of the people.”
• Konrad: Of Germanic origin, meaning “bold counsel,” a popular name among medieval German nobility.
• Konstantin: The Slavic form of Constantine, meaning “constant” or “steadfast,” used in medieval Eastern Europe.
• Korbinian: Of Latin origin, meaning “raven,” borne by an 8th-century Bavarian saint.
• Kristof: A variant of Christoph, the medieval Eastern European form of Christopher, meaning “bearing Christ.”
• Kunigunde: Of Germanic origin, meaning “brave war,” used in medieval Germany.
• Kyriake: Of Greek origin, meaning “of the Lord,” used in the Byzantine Empire.
• Katarzyna: The Polish form of Katherine, with the same meaning, used in medieval Poland.
• Kendra: Possibly a feminine form of Kendrick or a variant of the Welsh name Cynwrig, meaning “greatest champion.”
• Kenelm: Of Old English origin, meaning “bold helmet,” borne by a 9th-century Anglo-Saxon saint.
• Kenrick: Of Germanic origin, meaning “bold power,” used in medieval England.
• Kerstin: A Scandinavian form of Christina, meaning “follower of Christ,” used in medieval Scandinavia.
• Keturah: Of Hebrew origin, meaning “incense,” the name of Abraham’s second wife in the Old Testament.
• Klemens: The German and Scandinavian form of Clement, meaning “merciful” or “gentle,” used in medieval Europe.
• Koloman: Of Irish origin, possibly meaning “dove,” the name of an Irish missionary and martyr.
• Konstance: A variant of Constance, from the Latin “constans,” meaning “constant” or “steadfast,” used in medieval Europe.
• Konstantinos: The Greek form of Constantine, with the same meaning, used by Byzantine emperors.
• Kriemhild: Of Germanic origin, meaning “mask battle,” a character in the medieval epic “Nibelungenlied.”
• Kristiern: A Scandinavian form of Christian, meaning “follower of Christ,” used in medieval Scandinavia.
• Kristina: The Scandinavian and Eastern European form of Christina, used in medieval Europe.
• Kunibert: Of Germanic origin, meaning “bold kin,” used in medieval Germany.
• Kunz: A short form of Konrad, meaning “bold counsel,” used in medieval Germany.
• Kuno: Of Germanic origin, a diminutive of names beginning with “Kun,” used in medieval Germany.
• Kurt: A short form of Konrad, with the same meaning, used in medieval Germany.
• Kyneburga: Of Old English origin, meaning “royal fortress,” borne by a 7th-century English saint.
• Kynefrith: Of Old English origin, meaning “peace of the royal family,” used in medieval England.
• Kyneswide: Of Old English origin, meaning “wide royal family,” used in medieval England.
• Kynewulf: Of Old English origin, meaning “royal wolf,” used in medieval England.
• Karolus: The Latinized form of Charles, meaning “free man,” used in medieval Europe.
• Karsten: A Low German form of Christian, meaning “follower of Christ,” used in medieval Germany.
• Kasimir: Of Slavic origin, meaning “proclaimer of peace,” borne by several Polish and Lithuanian royals.
• Katarine: A variant of Katherine, with the same meaning, used in medieval Germany.
• Katelina: A diminutive form of Katherine, used in medieval Europe.
• Katelinn: Another diminutive form of Katherine, used in medieval Europe.
• Kayetan: Of Latin origin, meaning “from Gaeta,” used in medieval Italy.
• Kazimir: A variant of Kasimir, with the same meaning, used in medieval Eastern Europe.
• Kees: A Dutch diminutive of Cornelius, meaning “horn,” used in medieval Netherlands.
• Kelda: Of Old Norse origin, meaning “spring” or “fountain,” used in medieval Scandinavia.
• Kendal: Of Old Norse origin, from a place name meaning “valley of the River Kent,” used in medieval England.
• Kentigern: Of Welsh origin, meaning “chief lord,” borne by a 6th-century saint in Scotland.
• Kerstan: A variant of Kerstin, the Scandinavian form of Christina, used in medieval Scandinavia.
• Kettil: Of Old Norse origin, a diminutive form of names containing “ketill” (cauldron), used in medieval Scandinavia.
• Kield: Of Old Norse origin, meaning “helmet” or “protection,” used in medieval Scandinavia.
• Klemet: A Scandinavian form of Clement, with the same meaning, used in medieval Scandinavia.

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• Leutwin: Derived from Old High German, Leutwin is a name meaning “dear friend.”
• Lodovico: An Italian variant of Ludwig, meaning “famous warrior.”
• Larkin: A diminutive of Lawrence, Larkin traditionally means “from Laurentum.”
• Ludovico: The Italian form of Louis, meaning “famous in war.”
• Luitpold: A German name, Luitpold means “bold people.”
• Lionel: Originating from Latin, Lionel means “young lion.”
• Luchino: An Italian diminutive of Lucius, meaning “light.”
• Luther: Of German origin, Luther means “people army.”
• Lambert: A Germanic name, Lambert means “land bright.”
• Liutgard: A German name meaning “people’s garden.”
• Leofric: An Old English name, Leofric means “dear ruler.”
• Liudolf: A German name, Liudolf means “famous wolf.”
• Lothaire: A Germanic name, Lothaire means “famous warrior.”
• Leonard: Of German origin, Leonard means “brave as a lion.”
• Lazzaro: The Italian form of Lazarus, meaning “God has helped.”
• Leofdaeg: An Old English name, Leofdaeg means “dear day.”
• Louis: A French name, Louis means “renowned warrior.”
• Lorcan: An Irish name, Lorcan means “little fierce one.”
• Leofwin: Derived from Old English, Leofwin means “dear friend.”
• Lucian: Of Latin origin, Lucian means “light.”
• Lothar: A German name, Lothar means “famous army.”
• Leander: Meaning “lion-man” in Greek, Leander is a name of strength.
• Ludger: A Germanic name, Ludger means “spear of the people.”
• Lambertus: A Latinized version of Lambert, meaning “bright land.”
• Liutbert: A German name, Liutbert means “people’s bright.”
• Landric: A German name, Landric means “ruler of the land.”
• Lazarus: Of Hebrew origin, Lazarus means “God has helped.”
• Lupus: A Latin name, Lupus means “wolf.”
• Lancelin: A diminutive form of Lancelot, meaning “land” or “territory.”
• Ludovic: A French variant of Ludwig, meaning “famous warrior.”
• Lanfranc: A Germanic name, Lanfranc means “land free.”
• Laurentius: A Latin form of Lawrence, meaning “from Laurentum.”
• Lanzo: A Germanic name, Lanzo means “land.”
• Ludolf: Of German origin, Ludolf means “famous wolf.”
• Leofstan: An Old English name, Leofstan means “dear stone.”
• Launcelot: A French name, Launcelot means “servant.”
• Leopold: A Germanic name, Leopold means “bold people.”
• Luitward: A German name, Luitward means “guardian of the people.”
• Laurence: From Latin Laurentius, meaning “from the place of laurel trees.”
• Ludwig: A German name, Ludwig means “famous warrior.”
• Lorenzo: The Italian form of Lawrence, meaning “from Laurentum.”
• Lambourne: An English name, Lambourne means “stream where lambs are.”
• Lancelot: Of French origin, Lancelot means “servant.”
• Leontius: A Greek name, Leontius means “like a lion.”
• Lupoldus: A Germanic name, Lupoldus means “bold as a wolf.”
• Llewellyn: A Welsh name, Llewellyn means “like a lion.”
• Lincoln: An English name, Lincoln means “town by the pool.”
• Lamberto: An Italian version of Lambert, meaning “bright land.”
• Luitold: A Germanic name, Luitold means “people’s ruler.”
• Lucas: Of Greek origin, Lucas means “from Lucania.”

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• Mairead: A Scottish form of Margaret, meaning “pearl.”
• Marian: Deriving from Mary, Marian means “bitter” or “sea of bitterness.”
• Merewen: An Old English name, Merewen translates to “famous joy.”
• Moira: A variant of Mary, Moira signifies “bitter” or “beloved.”
• Maura: The Latin form of Mary, meaning “star of the sea.”
• Maud: A medieval English form of Matilda, meaning “battle-mighty.”
• Matrona: Of Latin origin, Matrona means “matron” or “motherly.”
• Mirabelle: From Latin, meaning “wondrous” or “of wondrous beauty.”
• Martha: Aramaic for “lady” or “mistress.”
• Matilda: A Germanic name, meaning “battle-mighty.”
• Melania: Deriving from Greek, meaning “black, dark.”
• Marion: A French diminutive of Mary, meaning “bitter” or “beloved.”
• Merryn: Of Welsh origin, meaning “joy” or “happiness.”
• Muriel: A Celtic name meaning “sea, bright.”
• Mabel: A medieval English name derived from Amabel, meaning “lovable.”
• Marcia: Of Latin origin, meaning “dedicated to Mars.”
• Morgan: Of Welsh origin, meaning “sea-born” or “sea-circle.”
• Myfanwy: A Welsh name, meaning “my lovely little one.”
• Malvina: Invented by the poet James Macpherson, meaning “smooth brow.”
• Melusine: A name of French folklore, associated with a water spirit.
• Minna: A German diminutive of Wilhelmina, meaning “protection.”
• Meriel: A variant of Muriel, meaning “bright sea.”
• Maude: Another form of Matilda, meaning “battle-mighty.”
• Mildred: An Old English name, meaning “gentle strength.”
• Moyna: A Gaelic name, meaning “noble” or “good.”
• May: Derived from Maia, the name of a Roman goddess.
• Morwenna: Of Cornish origin, meaning “waves of the sea.”
• Meliora: A Latin name, meaning “better.”
• Mehitabel: Of Hebrew origin, meaning “God rejoices.”
• Mariam: An Arabic form of Mary, meaning “bitter” or “beloved.”
• Mildryth: An Old English name, meaning “gentle strength.”
• Myrtle: Named after the evergreen shrub, symbolizing love and immortality.
• Melisende: A medieval French form of Millicent, meaning “strong in work.”
• Modesty: Derived from the English word, denoting humility.
• Morrigan: In Irish mythology, a goddess of war and fate.
• Millicent: A Germanic name, meaning “work” and “strength.”
• Melissa: Greek for “bee,” symbolizing sweetness and diligence.
• Margery: A medieval English form of Margaret, meaning “pearl.”
• Mercy: Derived from the English word, symbolizing compassion.
• Milburga: An Anglo-Saxon name, meaning “gentle strength.”
• Morgana: Of Welsh origin, meaning “sea-born” or related to the sea.
• Muriella: A variation of Muriel, meaning “bright sea.”
• Martina: The feminine form of Martin, meaning “dedicated to Mars.”
• Morgaine: A variant of Morgan, meaning “sea-born.”
• Magdalene: Meaning “from Magdala” or “tower.”
• Madeleine: A French form of Magdalene, meaning “of Magdala.”
• Mysie: A Scottish diminutive of Margaret, meaning “pearl.”
• Margaret: A name of Greek origin, meaning “pearl.”
• Miriam: The Hebrew form of Mary, meaning “bitter” or “beloved.”
• Myra: Possibly derived from Greek, meaning “myrrh.”

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• Obert: A name of Germanic origin, possibly meaning “bright wealth,” used in medieval Europe.
• Octavia: Of Latin origin, meaning “eighth,” traditionally given to the eighth child in a family in ancient Rome and used in medieval times.
• Odalric: A Germanic name meaning “prosperity and power,” used in medieval Europe.
• Oda: A name of Germanic origin, short form of names beginning with “Od,” meaning “wealth” or “fortune.”
• Odette: The feminine form of Odo, a name of Germanic origin meaning “wealth,” popularized by the ballet “Swan Lake.”
• Odgar: A name of Germanic origin, combining “od” (wealth) with “gar” (spear), used in medieval Europe.
• Odila: Feminine form of Odilo, of Germanic origin, meaning “fortunate or prosperous in battle.”
• Odilo: A name of Germanic origin, meaning “fortunate or prosperous in battle,” used by medieval nobility.
• Odo: Of Germanic origin, a shorter form of names beginning with “Od,” meaning “wealth” or “fortune.”
• Odon: A variant of Odo, with the same Germanic origins and meaning.
• Odovacar: A variant of the Germanic name Odoacer, meaning “wealthy watchman,” known from the ruler who deposed the last Western Roman Emperor.
• Offa: An Anglo-Saxon name, possibly meaning “giant” or “man of Offa,” borne by a 8th-century king of Mercia.
• Ogier: A name of Germanic origin, possibly meaning “army” or “warrior,” known from the legend of Ogier the Dane.
• Olaf: Of Old Norse origin, meaning “ancestor’s relic,” borne by multiple Scandinavian kings.
• Oldrich: A Slavic name meaning “ruling with power,” used in medieval Bohemia.
• Oleif: A variant of Olaf, with the same Old Norse origin and meaning.
• Olga: Of Old Norse origin, the Russian form of Helga, meaning “holy” or “blessed,” borne by a 10th-century saint.
• Olimpia: Of Greek origin, meaning “from Olympus,” the home of the gods in Greek mythology.
• Oliver: Of uncertain origin, possibly related to the Old Norse name Áleifr, meaning “ancestor’s descendant,” or the Latin word for “olive tree.”
• Olivia: A feminine form of Oliver, popularized by Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.”
• Olof: A Swedish variant of Olaf, with the same meaning, used in medieval Scandinavia.
• Olympe: A French form of Olimpia, with the same Greek origins and meaning.
• Onfroi: A Norman French form of the Germanic name Hunfrid, meaning “peaceful warrior.”
• Onslow: An English name derived from a place name meaning “Oswin’s hill.”
• Ophelia: Of Greek origin, meaning “help,” popularized by Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.”
• Ophelos: Of Greek origin, meaning “help,” a variant of Ophelia.
• Orabella: A name of Latin origin, meaning “beautiful altar,” used in medieval Europe.
• Orbert: A name of Germanic origin, possibly meaning “bright army,” a variant of Herbert.
• Ordgar: An Anglo-Saxon name, meaning “spear of order,” used in medieval England.
• Ordulf: A name of Germanic origin, meaning “wolf of order,” used in medieval Europe.
• Oren: Of Hebrew origin, meaning “pine tree” or “ash,” used in medieval Jewish communities.
• Orick: Possibly a variant of Ulrich or Alaric, names of Germanic origin, used in medieval Europe.
• Orin: A variant of Oren, with the same Hebrew origin and meaning.
• Orland: A variant of Roland, of Germanic origin, meaning “famous throughout the land,” used in medieval Europe.
• Ormond: Of Gaelic origin, meaning “bear mountain,” used in medieval Ireland.
• Ormred: A name of Old Norse origin, meaning “red serpent,” used in medieval Europe.
• Orson: Of Latin origin, meaning “bear cub,” used in medieval Europe and popularized by the tale of Valentine and Orson.
• Ortrude: A name of Germanic origin, meaning “strength of the spear,” used in medieval Europe.
• Orval: Of Old French origin, meaning “golden valley,” used in medieval Europe.
• Orville: A name of French origin, invented by Fanny Burney for a character in her novel “Evelina.”
• Osanna: Of Greek origin, meaning “save now” or “praise,” used in medieval Europe.
• Osbert: Of Old English origin, meaning “divinely bright,” used in medieval England.
• Osborn: Of Old Norse origin, meaning “divine bear,” used in medieval Scandinavia and England.
• Osburga: Of Old English origin, meaning “divine fortress,” borne by the mother of King Alfred the Great.
• Oscar: Of Old Norse origin, meaning “God spear,” popularized by Irish writer Oscar Wilde.
• Osfrid: A name of Old English origin, meaning “peace of God,” used in medieval England.
• Osmund: Of Old Norse origin, meaning “God protection,” used in medieval Scandinavia and England.
• Osric: Of Old English origin, meaning “divine ruler,” used in medieval England.
• Oswin: Of Old English origin, meaning “friend of God,” used in medieval England.
• Otger: A name of Germanic origin, meaning “wealthy spear,” used in medieval Europe.

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• Pachomius: Of Greek origin, meaning “eagle,” the name of an Egyptian monk who founded Christian cenobitic monasticism.
• Pagan: Derived from the Latin “paganus,” meaning “country dweller,” used in medieval times.
• Paloma: Of Spanish origin, meaning “dove,” symbolizing peace and the Holy Spirit in Christianity.
• Pancras: Of Greek origin, meaning “all-powerful,” borne by a young Roman martyr saint.
• Pandora: Of Greek origin, meaning “all gifts,” known from the myth of Pandora’s box.
• Pankraz: The German form of Pancras, with the same Greek origin and meaning.
• Pantaleon: Of Greek origin, meaning “all-compassionate,” the name of an early Christian martyr.
• Paschal: Derived from the Latin “Pascha,” meaning “Passover” or “Easter,” associated with the Easter season.
• Pascoe: A Cornish form of Paschal, traditionally given to children born or baptized at Easter.
• Patience: From the English virtue name, meaning the ability to endure suffering, used in medieval times.
• Patrick: Of Latin origin, meaning “nobleman,” widely known due to Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.
• Pau: The Catalan form of Paul, meaning “small” or “humble,” used in medieval Catalonia.
• Paula: Feminine form of Paul, used in the Roman world and medieval Europe.
• Paulina: A diminutive feminine form of Paul, used in medieval Europe.
• Pavel: The Slavic form of Paul, used in medieval Eastern Europe.
• Pawel: The Polish form of Paul, with the same meaning, used in medieval Poland.
• Peder: The Scandinavian form of Peter, meaning “rock,” used in medieval Scandinavia.
• Pelagia: Of Greek origin, meaning “sea,” borne by several early Christian saints.
• Pelagius: A male form of Pelagia, meaning “sea,” known from a British monk who opposed Augustine’s teachings on original sin.
• Penelope: Of Greek origin, meaning possibly “weaver” or “duck,” known from Homer’s “Odyssey.”
• Pepin: Of Germanic origin, meaning “awe-inspiring,” borne by several Frankish rulers.
• Percival: Of Old French origin, possibly meaning “pierce the valley,” associated with the Arthurian knight Sir Percival.
• Peregrine: From the Latin “peregrinus,” meaning “traveler” or “pilgrim,” used in medieval Europe.
• Perkin: A diminutive of Peter, used in medieval England.
• Permelia: Possibly a variant of Pamela, a name created by the poet Sir Philip Sidney.
• Pernel: A medieval English diminutive of Petronella, meaning “little rock.”
• Peter: Of Greek origin, meaning “rock,” the name of one of Jesus’ apostles and the first pope.
• Petronella: A diminutive form of Petra, the feminine form of Peter, used in medieval Europe.
• Petronius: Of Latin origin, possibly meaning “yokel,” known from a Roman satirist and a Christian martyr.
• Peverell: Of Norman origin, from a surname meaning “piper” or “whistler,” used in medieval England.
• Pharamond: Of Germanic origin, meaning “travel protection,” associated with a legendary early king of the Franks.
• Philibert: Of Germanic origin, meaning “much brightness,” borne by several medieval saints.
• Philippa: Feminine form of Philip, meaning “lover of horses,” used in medieval Europe.
• Philippe: The French form of Philip, with the same meaning, used in medieval France.
• Philomena: Of Greek origin, meaning “lover of strength,” known from a legendary early Christian martyr.
• Pia: Of Latin origin, meaning “pious” or “reverent,” used in medieval Europe.
• Piers: A medieval English form of Peter, with the same Greek origin and meaning.
• Pieter: The Dutch form of Peter, meaning “rock,” used in medieval Netherlands.
• Pippin: A variant of Pepin, with the same Germanic origin and meaning, used in medieval Europe.
• Placidia: Feminine form of Placidus, of Latin origin, meaning “calm” or “placid,” used in medieval Europe.
• Placido: The Spanish form of Placidus, with the same meaning, used in medieval Spain.
• Pleasance: From the English word “pleasance,” meaning “pleasure,” used as a name in medieval England.
• Pomeroy: From a French surname meaning “apple orchard,” used as a given name in medieval England.
• Pons: Of Latin origin, meaning “bridge,” used in medieval Europe.
• Pontius: Of Latin origin, meaning “fifth,” used in ancient Rome and medieval Europe.
• Praxedes: Of Greek origin, meaning “practical” or “efficient,” borne by an early Christian saint.
• Priscilla: Of Latin origin, a diminutive of Prisca, meaning “ancient,” used in the New Testament and medieval Europe.
• Prisca: Of Latin origin, meaning “ancient,” known from a Christian martyr in the 1st century.
• Procopius: Of Greek origin, meaning “progress,” borne by several saints and a Byzantine historian.
• Prosper: Of Latin origin, meaning “fortunate” or “prosperous,” used in medieval Europe.

Q

• Quennell: A name derived from an Old French surname meaning “oak tree,” used in medieval England.
• Quentin: Of Latin origin, meaning “fifth,” traditionally given to the fifth-born child in a family.
• Queran: A name of uncertain origin, possibly related to the Irish name Ciarán, meaning “little dark one.”
• Quibilah: A name of uncertain origin and meaning, potentially a variant of the name Kebila or Kebele, which has African roots.
• Quigley: Derived from an Irish surname, Ó Coigligh, meaning “descendant of the untidy one.”
• Quillan: Of Irish origin, meaning “cub,” a diminutive form of the Gaelic word “cuileann.”
• Quimby: Of Norse origin, from a surname meaning “woman’s estate.”
• Quinlan: Of Irish origin, meaning “descendant of the well-shaped one,” from Ó Caoinleáin.
• Quinn: Derived from the Irish surname Ó Cuinn, meaning “descendant of Conn” (wisdom, intelligence).
• Quintard: A name of Latin origin, meaning “fifth,” a variant of Quentin.
• Quintella: A diminutive form of Quinta, of Latin origin, meaning “fifth.”
• Quintilian: Of Latin origin, meaning “fifth,” associated with a famous Roman rhetorician.
• Quintina: A feminine form of Quintinus, meaning “fifth” in Latin.
• Quinton: Of Latin origin, meaning “fifth,” used as a given name and surname.
• Quintus: Of Latin origin, meaning “fifth,” commonly used for the fifth child in a Roman family.
• Quirin: Of Latin origin, derived from Quirinus, a Sabine and Roman god.
• Quirina: A feminine form of Quirinus, meaning “spear” or “wielder of the spear” in Latin.
• Quirinus: Of Latin origin, the name of an ancient Roman god, possibly meaning “spear.”
• Quiteria: Of uncertain origin, possibly from the name of a legendary Iberian saint.
• Quixote: Inspired by the literary character Don Quixote from Miguel de Cervantes’ novel, symbolizing chivalry and idealism.
• Quent: A shortened form of Quentin, meaning “fifth” in Latin.
• Quenton: A variant of Quentin, with the same Latin origin.
• Quercus: Of Latin origin, meaning “oak,” used metaphorically to represent strength.
• Querida: Of Spanish origin, meaning “beloved” or “dear.”
• Questa: Possibly derived from the Latin “quaestio,” meaning “search” or “inquiry.”
• Quilla: Of uncertain origin, potentially a variant of Quillan or related to the Spanish word for “keel.”
• Quillard: A name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of the surname Quillhard, which could be Germanic in origin.
• Quilliam: A variant of William, from the Germanic elements “wil” (will or desire) and “helm” (helmet or protection).
• Quillon: A name of uncertain origin, possibly related to the word “quillon,” a part of a sword’s hilt.
• Quim: A short form of Joaquim, the Portuguese form of Joachim, of Hebrew origin, meaning “raised by Yahweh.”
• Quin: A shortened form of Quinn or Quinlan, with Irish origins.
• Quince: Of Latin origin, from the fruit-bearing tree, possibly used metaphorically.
• Quincey: An English surname derived from Cuinchy, a place in France, used as a given name.
• Quinci: A variant of Quincy, with the same origin as Quincey.
• Quindlen: Of uncertain origin, possibly an Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Caoindealbháin.
• Quinevere: A variant of Guinevere, of Welsh origin, meaning “white shadow” or “white wave.”
• Quinlivan: Derived from an Irish surname, Ó Caoinleáin, meaning “descendant of the well-shaped one.”
• Quirino: Of Latin origin, related to Quirinus, a Roman god associated with the Roman community.
• Quirita: Of Latin origin, related to Quirinus, symbolizing civic unity and responsibility.
• Quist: A name of uncertain origin, possibly Scandinavian, related to the word “twist” or derived from a surname.
• Quitterie: A French form of Quiteria, associated with the legendary Iberian saint.
• Quoba: A name of uncertain origin and meaning, possibly an invented or rare historical name.
• Quon: Of Chinese origin, meaning “bright,” used in medieval China and among Chinese communities elsewhere.
• Quorra: A modern invented name, popularized by the character in the film “Tron: Legacy.”
• Quortni: A variant of Courtney, of Old French origin, from the title “count” or the place name “Courtenay.”
• Quy: A name of Vietnamese origin, meaning “precious,” used in medieval Vietnam and among Vietnamese communities.

R

• Radulf: A Germanic name meaning “counsel of the wolf,” used in various medieval European cultures.
• Ragnhild: Of Old Norse origin, meaning “advice” or “decision” and “battle.”
• Rainald: A variant of Reynold, of Germanic origin, meaning “ruler’s advisor.”
• Rainier: Of Germanic origin, meaning “deciding warrior,” used by the Frankish nobility.
• Ralph: Derived from the Old Norse name Ráðúlfr, meaning “counsel wolf.”
• Ramon: A Catalan form of Raymond, meaning “wise protector,” used in medieval Spain.
• Randal: A medieval form of the name Randolph, meaning “shield-wolf” or “rim-wolf.”
• Randolf: A variant of Randolph, of Germanic origin, meaning “shield-wolf.”
• Ranulf: A variant of Randolf, with the same meaning, used in medieval England.
• Raphael: Of Hebrew origin, meaning “God has healed,” borne by one of the archangels in Judeo-Christian traditions.
• Raul: A Spanish form of the name Ralph or Radulf, meaning “counsel wolf.”
• Raynard: A variant of Reynard, of Germanic origin, meaning “strong counselor.”
• Rebeca: A medieval spelling of Rebecca, of Hebrew origin, meaning “to bind” or “to tie.”
• Redwald: An Old English name, possibly meaning “counsel power,” borne by a 7th-century king of East Anglia.
• Reginald: Of Germanic origin, meaning “powerful ruler,” used in medieval England.
• Reinald: A variant of Reginald, with the same meaning, used in medieval Europe.
• Reinhard: Of Germanic origin, meaning “brave counsel,” a variant of Reynard.
• Remigius: Of Latin origin, meaning “oarsman” or “rower,” borne by several saints.
• Renaud: A French form of Reynold, meaning “ruler’s advisor.”
• Renfred: Of Old English origin, meaning “peaceful raven,” used in medieval England.
• Renilda: A name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of the Germanic name Reynild.
• Renward: A name of Germanic origin, meaning “raven guard,” used in medieval Europe.
• Reynard: Of Germanic origin, meaning “strong counselor,” used in medieval Europe.
• Reynold: A variant of Reginald, meaning “powerful ruler,” used in medieval England.
• Rhodri: A Welsh name meaning “wheel king” or “ruler over many,” borne by several medieval Welsh kings.
• Richard: Of Germanic origin, meaning “strong in rule,” a common name among European royalty.
• Richenza: A feminine form of a Germanic name meaning “powerful ruler,” used in medieval Germany.
• Richild: A variant of Richilda, a Germanic name meaning “powerful in battle.”
• Richmal: A name of uncertain origin, possibly related to the Germanic elements “ric” (rule) and “mael” (prince or chieftain).
• Rikissa: A Polish form of the Germanic name Richeza, used by Polish royalty.
• Robert: Of Germanic origin, meaning “bright fame,” a popular name among Norman and English royalty.
• Robin: A diminutive of Robert, meaning “bright fame,” used in medieval England.
• Roderick: Of Germanic origin, meaning “famous ruler,” used by Visigothic and Spanish royalty.
• Rodolf: A variant of Rudolf, of Germanic origin, meaning “famous wolf.”
• Roger: Of Germanic origin, meaning “famous spear,” widely used in medieval Europe.
• Roland: A name of Frankish origin, meaning “famous throughout the land,” known from the epic “The Song of Roland.”
• Rolanda: A feminine form of Roland, with the same Frankish origin and meaning.
• Rolando: An Italian and Spanish form of Roland, with the same meaning.
• Rolf: A variant of Rudolf, meaning “famous wolf,” used in medieval Scandinavia and England.
• Romain: A French name meaning “from Rome” or “Roman,” used in medieval France.
• Roman: Of Latin origin, meaning “from Rome” or “Roman,” used throughout medieval Europe.
• Romilda: A name of Germanic origin, meaning “glorious battle maiden.”
• Romuald: Of Germanic origin, meaning “fame” and “rule,” known from St. Romuald, the founder of the Camaldolese order.
• Ronan: Of Irish origin, meaning “little seal,” borne by several Irish saints.
• Rosabel: A medieval name possibly combining “rose” and “beautiful.”
• Rosalind: Of Germanic origin, meaning “gentle horse” or could be derived from the elements “ros” (rose) and “lind” (tender, soft).
• Rosamond: Of Germanic origin, meaning “horse protector” or a combination of “rosa” (rose) and “mund” (protection).
• Roswitha: Of Germanic origin, meaning “strong horse,” known from the 10th-century poet and playwright Hrotsvitha of Gandersheim.
• Rothgar: A variant of the Old English name Hroðgar, meaning “famous spear,” known from the epic “Beowulf.”
• Rowena: Of uncertain origin, popularized by Sir Walter Scott’s novel “Ivanhoe,” may mean “fame” and “joy” or “fame” and “friend.”

S

• Sabina: A Latin name meaning “Sabine woman,” referring to an ancient Italian tribe.
• Sadie: A diminutive of Sarah, of Hebrew origin, meaning “princess” or “noblewoman.”
• Salomon: A Latinized form of Solomon, of Hebrew origin, meaning “peace.”
• Samson: Of Hebrew origin, meaning “sun” or “service,” famous for his extraordinary strength in the Bible.
• Samuel: A Hebrew name meaning “God has heard,” borne by a prophet in the Old Testament.
• Sancha: A feminine form of Sancho, of Spanish origin, meaning “holy.”
• Sancia: An Italian variant of Sancha, with the same meaning.
• Sandalio: A Spanish name of uncertain origin, possibly related to the name Sandalius.
• Sancho: Of Spanish origin, meaning “holy” or “sanctified.”
• Sansone: An Italian variant of Samson, with the same Hebrew origin and meaning.
• Santiago: A Spanish name combining “Saint” and “James,” referring to Saint James the Greater.
• Sara: Of Hebrew origin, meaning “princess” or “lady,” the name of Abraham’s wife in the Bible.
• Sava: A Serbian name, possibly derived from the Serbian word “sveti,” meaning “saint.”
• Savaric: A medieval name of uncertain origin, possibly Germanic, used by European nobility.
• Saxon: Derived from the name of the Germanic tribe, used in medieval England.
• Sayer: An occupational name meaning “wood-cutter,” from the Old French “sagier.”
• Scholastica: Of Latin origin, meaning “scholar,” the name of a saint and the sister of St. Benedict.
• Sebald: Of Germanic origin, meaning “victory-bold,” borne by a saint venerated in Nuremberg.
• Secundus: A Latin name meaning “second,” often given to the second-born son.
• Seger: Of Germanic origin, possibly meaning “sea-spear” or “victorious.”
• Selby: Of Norse origin, from a place name meaning “willow farm.”
• Selwyn: Of Old English origin, meaning “castle friend” or “friend at court.”
• Seneca: Of Latin origin, possibly meaning “old,” the name of a famous Roman philosopher and statesman.
• Serafina: A feminine form of the Hebrew name Seraphim, meaning “fiery ones” or “burning ones.”
• Seraphim: Of Hebrew origin, referring to an order of angels in the Bible, meaning “fiery ones” or “burning ones.”
• Serlo: Of uncertain origin, possibly a Norman name brought to England after the Conquest.
• Severin: Of Latin origin, meaning “stern,” the name of several saints.
• Seville: Possibly a name derived from the Spanish city of Seville, of uncertain etymology.
• Seward: Of Old English origin, meaning “sea guardian.”
• Sholto: A Scottish name, possibly meaning “seed” or “sower.”
• Sibilla: A variant of Sybil, of Greek origin, meaning “prophetess” or “oracle.”
• Sibyl: Of Greek origin, referring to a female prophet or oracle in ancient times.
• Sichelgaita: A Lombard name of Germanic origin, possibly meaning “victorious javelin” or “sickle combat.”
• Sidonius: Of Latin origin, meaning “from Sidon,” an ancient city in Phoenicia.
• Sigebert: A Germanic name meaning “victorious brightness,” borne by several Frankish kings.
• Sigfried: Of Germanic origin, meaning “victory-peace,” known from the hero of the Nibelungenlied.
• Signy: A Norse name meaning “new victory,” from the Völsunga saga.
• Sigrid: Of Norse origin, meaning “beautiful victory.”
• Sigurd: A Norse name meaning “guardian of victory,” known from Norse sagas.
• Silas: A short form of Silvanus, of Latin origin, meaning “forest” or “wood.”
• Silvester: Of Latin origin, meaning “wooded” or “wild,” also the name of several popes.
• Silvia: A feminine form of Silvius, of Latin origin, meaning “wooded” or “forest.”
• Simeon: Of Hebrew origin, meaning “he has heard,” the name of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
• Simon: Of Hebrew origin, meaning “he has heard,” a common name in the New Testament.
• Simplicius: Of Latin origin, meaning “simple” or “pure,” the name of several saints and popes.
• Sindri: A Norse name, possibly meaning “sparkling” or “shining,” known from Norse mythology.
• Siward: Of Old English origin, meaning “sea guardian,” borne by a notable Earl of Northumbria.
• Socrates: Of Greek origin, meaning “whole power,” the name of the famous Greek philosopher.
• Soloman: A variant of Solomon, of Hebrew origin, meaning “peace.”
• Sophia: Of Greek origin, meaning “wisdom,” a popular name in medieval Europe.

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• Tabitha: Of Aramaic origin meaning “gazelle,” known from the New Testament as a woman restored to life by Saint Peter.
• Tadhg: A Gaelic name meaning “poet” or “philosopher,” common among Irish royalty and nobility.
• Tancred: Of Germanic origin, meaning “thought” and “counsel,” used by Norman nobility.
• Tatiana: A feminine form of the Roman family name Tatius, which possibly means “to arrange” in Latin.
• Tatwin: An Old English name of uncertain meaning, possibly “Tata’s friend.”
• Taurin: Possibly derived from the Latin “Taurus,” meaning “bull.”
• Teagan: Of Irish origin, meaning “little poet” or “fair,” used in medieval Ireland.
• Tedbald: A variant of Theobald, of Germanic origin, meaning “bold people.”
• Tedric: A variant of Theodoric, of Germanic origin, meaning “ruler of the people.”
• Teobald: A variant of Theobald, with the same Germanic origin and meaning.
• Teodorico: An Italian form of Theodoric, meaning “ruler of the people.”
• Teresa: Of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Greek island of Therasia or the Greek word “therizo,” meaning “to harvest.”
• Theobald: Of Germanic origin, meaning “bold people,” used widely in medieval Europe.
• Theodoric: Of Germanic origin, meaning “ruler of the people,” borne by several Gothic kings.
• Theodosia: A feminine form of Theodosius, of Greek origin, meaning “giving to God.”
• Theophilus: Of Greek origin, meaning “friend of God,” used by early Christians.
• Theudebert: A Frankish name meaning “bright people,” borne by Merovingian kings.
• Thibaut: A French form of Theobald, meaning “bold people.”
• Thietmar: A Germanic name meaning “famous” and “renowned,” borne by a chronicler and bishop of the 11th century.
• Thoma: A medieval variant of Thomas, of Aramaic origin, meaning “twin.”
• Thomas: Of Aramaic origin, meaning “twin,” one of the apostles in the New Testament.
• Thorald: A variant of Thorold, of Norse origin, meaning “Thor’s ruler.”
• Thorbert: A name of Germanic origin, composed of “Thor,” the Norse god, and “bert,” meaning “bright.”
• Thore: A Scandinavian name derived from “Thor,” the Norse god of thunder.
• Thorfinn: Of Old Norse origin, meaning “Thor’s Finn” or “Finn of Thor.”
• Thorsten: A Scandinavian name meaning “Thor’s stone,” combining the Norse god’s name with “sten,” meaning “stone.”
• Thurstan: A variant of Thorsten, with the same meaning.
• Tibalt: A variant of Tybalt, of Germanic origin, meaning “bold people.”
• Tiburtius: Of Latin origin, possibly related to the name of the Italian town Tivoli (Tibur in ancient times).
• Tielo: A medieval German name of uncertain meaning.
• Tihalt: A medieval German name, possibly a variant of Theobald, meaning “bold people.”
• Timo: A short form of names beginning with the Greek element “tim,” meaning “honor.”
• Timon: Of Greek origin, meaning “worthy” or “honored.”
• Tobias: Of Hebrew origin, from the Book of Tobit in the Apocrypha, meaning “God is good.”
• Tocco: A name of uncertain origin, possibly a medieval nickname-turned-surname.
• Toma: A Slavic form of Thomas, with the same meaning of “twin.”
• Tomasso: An Italian variant of Thomas, meaning “twin.”
• Tomislav: A Slavic name combining “tomi,” meaning “torture,” and “slav,” meaning “glory.”
• Torquil: Of Norse origin, derived from “Thor” and “ketill,” meaning “Thor’s cauldron.”
• Tostig: An Old Norse name meaning “Tósti’s guest,” borne by an Earl of Northumbria.
• Tove: A Scandinavian name, possibly a feminine form of Tófi, a diminutive of Thor.
• Tranquillinus: Of Latin origin, meaning “calm” or “still,” related to the word “tranquil.”
• Tristram: Of Celtic origin, meaning “sorrowful” or “sad,” known from the Arthurian legend.
• Turold: A medieval name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Thorold.
• Tybalt: Of Germanic origin, meaning “bold people,” known from Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.”
• Tycho: Of Greek origin, meaning “hitting the mark,” borne by the astronomer Tycho Brahe.
• Tymon: A variant of Timon, of Greek origin, meaning “worthy” or “honored.”
• Tyra: A feminine form of the Old Norse name Þýri, meaning “thunder” or “Thor.”
• Tyrell: Of Old French origin, possibly derived from the word “tirer,” meaning “to pull” or “to draw out.”
• Tyrus: Of Greek origin, referring to the Phoenician city of Tyre, meaning “rock.”

U

• Ubaldo: Of Germanic origin, meaning “bold mind” or “bold spirit,” popularized by Saint Ubald of Gubbio.
• Uberto: An Italian variant of Hubert, meaning “bright heart” or “bright spirit.”
• Udo: Of Germanic origin, short form of names beginning with “Ud,” meaning “wealth” or “fortune.”
• Uffa: Possibly of Old English origin, a name borne by early East Anglian kings.
• Uhtred: An Old English name meaning “prosperity and counsel,” borne by noble figures in medieval England.
• Ulbert: Of Germanic origin, possibly meaning “noble” and “bright.”
• Ulbrecht: A variant of Albert, of Germanic origin, meaning “noble” and “bright.”
• Ulfric: Of Old English origin, meaning “wolf power,” a combination of “wulf” (wolf) and “ric” (power).
• Ulger: Possibly a variant of the Old English name Wulfgar, meaning “wolf spear.”
• Uliana: A Russian form of the Roman family name Julianus, meaning “youthful.”
• Uliva: A medieval name of uncertain origin, possibly related to the Latin word “oliva,” meaning “olive.”
• Ulla: Of Scandinavian origin, possibly a diminutive of names beginning with “Ul,” meaning “inheritance” or “fortune.”
• Ullman: Of Germanic origin, meaning “man from Ulm,” a city in Germany.
• Ulmar: Of Germanic origin, possibly meaning “fame of the wolf.”
• Ulrich: Of Germanic origin, meaning “prosperity and power,” a common name among medieval German nobility.
• Ulrika: A feminine form of Ulrich, with the same Germanic origin and meaning.
• Ultan: Of Irish origin, possibly meaning “man from Ulster” or derived from the word “ultach,” meaning “Ulsterman.”
• Ulva: Of Scandinavian origin, meaning “wolf,” from the Old Norse word “úlfr.”
• Ulysses: The Latinized form of Odysseus, the hero of Homer’s epic poems, used in medieval literature.
• Umberto: An Italian variant of Humbert, of Germanic origin, meaning “renowned warrior.”
• Una: Of uncertain origin, possibly from the Latin “unus,” meaning “one,” or an Anglicized form of the Irish name Úna, meaning “lamb.”
• Urban: Of Latin origin, meaning “from the city,” borne by several popes.
• Urbano: An Italian and Spanish form of Urban, with the same Latin origin and meaning.
• Uriah: Of Hebrew origin, meaning “God is my light,” known from the Old Testament.
• Uriel: Of Hebrew origin, meaning “God is my light,” one of the archangels in Jewish tradition.
• Ursel: A diminutive of Ursula, of Latin origin, meaning “little bear.”
• Ursula: Of Latin origin, meaning “little bear,” the name of a legendary Christian saint.
• Ursus: Of Latin origin, meaning “bear,” used in ancient Rome.
• Urtzi: A Basque name, possibly meaning “sky” or “heaven.”
• Usama: Of Arabic origin, meaning “lion,” borne by notable figures in medieval Islamic history.
• Usoa: A Basque name meaning “dove.”
• Uta: Of Germanic origin, possibly meaning “prosperity” or “riches.”
• Uther: Of Welsh origin, possibly meaning “terrible,” known from the legend of King Arthur as Uther Pendragon.
• Uthman: Of Arabic origin, meaning “baby bustard” (a type of bird), also the name of the third Rashidun caliph.
• Uvaldo: A variant of Ubaldo, with the same Germanic origin and meaning.
• Uwe: Of Germanic origin, possibly a short form of names beginning with “Ud,” meaning “inheritance” or “riches.”
• Uxia: A Galician variant of Eugenia, of Greek origin, meaning “well-born” or “noble.”
• Uziah: A variant of Uzziah, of Hebrew origin, meaning “my strength is Yahweh.”
• Uzziah: Of Hebrew origin, meaning “my strength is Yahweh,” the name of a king of Judah in the Old Testament.

V

• Valdemar: A Scandinavian name of Slavic origin, meaning “famous ruler,” borne by several kings of Denmark.
• Valentin: Derived from the Latin “Valentinus,” a Roman family name meaning “strong, vigorous, healthy.”
• Valentina: A feminine form of Valentin, with the same meaning of “strong, vigorous, healthy.”
• Valerian: From the Latin “Valerianus,” meaning “strong” or “healthy,” also a Roman emperor’s name.
• Valerius: An ancient Roman family name, derived from “valere,” meaning “to be strong.”
• Valery: A French variant of Valerius, with the same meaning of “strong, vigorous, healthy.”
• Valeska: A name of Slavic origin, possibly meaning “glorious ruler.”
• Valiant: From the English word “valiant,” meaning “brave” or “courageous,” used as a given name.
• Vallis: Of Latin origin, meaning “valley,” a geographical name turned into a personal name.
• Vanora: A name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar (Guinevere).
• Vardan: Of Armenian origin, meaning “rose giver” or “to bring roses.”
• Vardon: Possibly a variant of the surname Vardon, of uncertain meaning.
• Varinia: A name of uncertain origin, possibly a feminine form of the Roman name Varinius.
• Vasilis: A Greek form of Basil, meaning “royal” or “kingly.”
• Veneranda: Of Latin origin, meaning “worthy of reverence,” feminine form of “Venerandus.”
• Ventura: Of Italian and Spanish origin, meaning “good fortune” or “chance.”
• Venus: From the name of the Roman goddess of love and beauty.
• Vera: Of Latin origin, meaning “true.”
• Verena: Of uncertain origin, possibly related to Vera or a feminine form of the Latin “Verinus.”
• Verity: From the English word meaning “truth,” used as a given name.
• Verna: A Latin name meaning “springlike” or “youthful.”
• Veronica: Of Greek origin, meaning “she who brings victory” or “true image.”
• Vespasian: A Roman family name, borne by a Roman emperor, of uncertain meaning.
• Vianney: A French surname, known from Saint John Vianney, the Curé of Ars.
• Vibiana: A feminine form of Vibius, an old Roman family name of uncertain meaning.
• Vibius: An old Roman family name of uncertain meaning.
• Victor: Of Latin origin, meaning “conqueror” or “winner.”
• Victoria: The feminine form of Victor, meaning “victory.”
• Vidar: A name in Norse mythology, meaning “tree fighter” or “forest warrior.”
• Viggo: Of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse “Vigge,” meaning “battle” or “fight.”
• Vigo: Possibly a variant of Viggo or derived from the Latin “vicus,” meaning “village.”
• Vilfred: Of Scandinavian origin, meaning “willful peace” or “resolute peace.”
• Vilhelm: A Scandinavian and German form of William, meaning “will helmet” or “protection.”
• Villum: A Danish variant of William, with the same meaning of “will helmet” or “protection.”
• Vinay: Of Sanskrit origin, meaning “leading, guidance” in Indian culture.
• Vincent: Of Latin origin, meaning “conquering” or “winning.”
• Vincenza: A feminine form of Vincenzo, the Italian variant of Vincent, meaning “conquering.”
• Vincenzo: An Italian form of Vincent, meaning “conquering.”
• Vindonius: A name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of a Roman family name.
• Viola: From the Latin for the flower “violet,” used as a given name.
• Violetta: A diminutive of Viola, meaning “little violet.”
• Virgil: Of Latin origin, from “Vergilius,” possibly meaning “staff bearer.”
• Virginia: Of Latin origin, meaning “maiden” or “virginal,” the name of an ancient Roman family.
• Viserys: A name of uncertain origin, possibly created for literary or artistic works.
• Vitalis: Of Latin origin, meaning “of life” or “vital,” borne by several saints.
• Vito: Of Latin origin, meaning “life” or “alive.”
• Vittore: An Italian form of Victor, meaning “conqueror” or “winner.”
• Vittoria: An Italian form of Victoria, meaning “victory.”
• Vladislav: Of Slavic origin, meaning “to rule with glory” or “glorious ruler.”
• Volker: Of Germanic origin, meaning “people’s guard” or “army folk.”

W

• Waban: A Native American name meaning “east wind,” not typically medieval but included for diversity.
• Wacław: A Polish form of the name Václav, meaning “more glory” or “great glory.”
• Wadard: A Norman name, possibly a soldier’s name mentioned in the Bayeux Tapestry.
• Waddell: Derived from a place name meaning “valley of the ford,” from Old English elements.
• Wade: Of Old English origin, from a mythological sea giant who helped travelers cross rivers.
• Wael: An Old Norse name, possibly meaning “chooser of the slain,” associated with Valkyries.
• Wagner: A German occupational surname for a wagon maker, used as a given name.
• Waldemar: Of Germanic origin, meaning “famous ruler,” used in various European royal families.
• Waldo: A shortened form of names containing the Germanic element “wald” meaning “to rule.”
• Waldron: Of Germanic origin, meaning “mighty raven,” from “wald” (rule) and “hraban” (raven).
• Waleric: A variant of Valerius, a Roman family name meaning “to be strong.”
• Walker: An occupational English name for a fuller, one who thickens cloth.
• Wallis: An English surname derived from a Welsh name meaning “foreigner” or “stranger.”
• Walter: Of Germanic origin, meaning “army ruler,” from the elements “wald” (rule) and “heri” (army).
• Walther: An alternative spelling of Walter, with the same meaning.
• Walton: Meaning “walled town,” derived from Old English elements.
• Wanda: Of Polish origin, possibly meaning “a Slav,” or “wanderer.”
• Warin: Of Germanic origin, meaning “guard” or “protect.”
• Warner: Derived from the Germanic name Werner, meaning “army guard.”
• Warren: From a Norman surname meaning “game park” or “animal enclosure.”
• Warrick: Derived from a surname meaning “dairy farm,” from Old English elements.
• Wartislaw: A Slavic name meaning “more glory” or “great glory.”
• Wasili: A Russian form of Basil, meaning “royal” or “kingly.”
• Wastl: A Bavarian diminutive of Sebastian, meaning “venerable” or “revered.”
• Wauter: A Dutch variant of Walter, meaning “army ruler.”
• Wenceslaus: A Latinized form of the Slavic name Václav, meaning “more glory.”
• Wendel: A short form of Germanic names beginning with the “Wand” element, meaning “a Vandal.”
• Werner: Of Germanic origin, meaning “army guard.”
• Wessel: A Low German diminutive of names beginning with “Wes,” such as Werner.
• Wibald: A Germanic name meaning “bold in battle,” from “wig” (battle) and “bald” (bold).
• Wibert: A Germanic name meaning “bright battle,” from “wig” (battle) and “beraht” (bright).
• Wilbert: A variant of Wibert, with the same Germanic origin and meaning.
• Wilbur: Of English origin, possibly meaning “wild boar” and “fortress.”
• Wilfred: Of Old English origin, meaning “desiring peace,” from “wil” (will, desire) and “frið” (peace).
• Wilhelm: A German form of William, meaning “will helmet” or “resolute protector.”
• Wilhelmina: A feminine form of Wilhelm, with the same meaning of “resolute protector.”
• Willa: A feminine form of William, meaning “will helmet” or “resolute protector.”
• Willard: Of Old English origin, meaning “resolutely brave,” from “wil” and “heard” (hardy, brave).
• Willem: A Dutch form of William, meaning “will helmet” or “resolute protector.”
• William: Of Germanic origin, meaning “will helmet” or “resolute protector,” a name of many kings.
• Willibald: A Germanic name meaning “will bold,” from “wil” (will, desire) and “bald” (bold).
• Willibrord: Of Germanic origin, meaning “will and bright,” an Anglo-Saxon missionary saint.
• Willis: A diminutive of William, meaning “will helmet” or “resolute protector.”
• Willmar: A Germanic name meaning “famous will,” from “wil” (will) and “mari” (famous).
• Wilmer: Of Germanic origin, meaning “resolute” or “famous.”
• Wilson: Meaning “son of Will,” a patronymic surname derived from the name William.
• Wincenty: A Polish form of Vincent, meaning “conquering.”
• Winfred: Of Old English origin, meaning “friend of peace,” from “wine” (friend) and “frið” (peace).
• Winifred: Of Welsh origin, meaning “blessed peacemaking,” a saint’s name.
• Winton: Derived from a place name meaning “pasture town,” from Old English elements.

X

• Xanthippe: A Greek name meaning “yellow horse,” known as the wife of the philosopher Socrates.
• Xanthos: Of Greek origin, meaning “blond-haired” or “yellow,” also the name of a river god in Greek mythology.
• Xaver: Derived from the Basque place name “Etxeberria,” meaning “the new house,” and associated with Saint Francis Xavier.
• Xaverius: A Latinized form of Xaver, often associated with Saint Francis Xavier, a Christian missionary.
• Xenia: Of Greek origin, meaning “hospitality,” based on the Greek concept of guest-friendship (philoxenia).
• Xenocrates: A Greek name meaning “foreign power,” borne by an ancient Greek philosopher and scholar.
• Xenodochius: Of Greek origin, derived from “xenos” meaning “stranger” and “docheio” meaning “reception” or “hospitality.”
• Xenophon: A Greek name meaning “foreign voice,” known from an ancient historian and soldier.
• Xenos: Greek for “stranger” or “foreigner,” often associated with the concept of hospitality.
• Ximena: A Spanish name of Hebrew origin, the feminine form of “Simon” meaning “he has heard.”
• Ximenes: A variant of Ximena, with the same origin and meaning.
• Xystus: A Greek name meaning “polished,” also the name of several early Christian saints and popes, commonly known in its Latinized form Sixtus.

Y

• Yaroslav: A Slavic name meaning “fierce and glorious,” borne by several princes and nobles in medieval Eastern Europe.
• Yaropolk: Of Slavic origin, possibly meaning “fierce city” or “fierce people,” a name used by Slavic royalty.
• Yaromir: A Slavic name combining elements meaning “fierce” and “peace” or “world.”
• Ysabel: A medieval Spanish variant of Elizabeth, meaning “God is my oath.”
• Ysabella: Another variant of Isabel, itself a medieval form of Elizabeth, meaning “God is my oath.”
• Yseult: A variant of Isolde, a name of uncertain origin, popularized by the legend of Tristan and Isolde.
• Ysmay: Possibly a variant of Ismay, a name of Germanic origin meaning “esteemed” or “loved.”
• Ysme: A variant of the name Esme, which means “esteemed” or “loved.”
• Ysolde: Another variant of Isolde, associated with the tragic heroine of Celtic legend.
• Yvo: A medieval form of Yves, of Germanic origin meaning “yew” or “archer.”
• Yvon: A French diminutive of Yves, meaning “yew” or “archer.”
• Yvain: The name of a knight in Arthurian legend, likely a variant of Owain, meaning “well-born” or “noble.”
• Yves: Of French origin, derived from the Germanic word “iv,” meaning “yew.”
• Yvette: A feminine form of Yves, meaning “yew” or “archer.”
• Yvonne: Another feminine form of Yves, with the same meaning.
• Ywain: A variant of Yvain, used in Arthurian tales for a noble knight.
• Yngvar: A Norse name meaning “warrior of the god Ing” or “protected by Ing.”
• Yngve: Of Old Norse origin, related to the god Ing and meaning “ancestor” or “protector.”
• Yaroslava: A feminine form of Yaroslav, with the same meaning of “fierce and glorious.”
• Yefim: Of Greek origin, derived from the name Euphemia, meaning “well-spoken.”
• Yelena: A Russian form of Helen, meaning “shining light” or “bright one.”
• Yelisaveta: A Russian form of Elizabeth, meaning “God is my oath.”
• Yente: A Yiddish name, possibly a variant of Gentile, meaning “noble” or “aristocratic.”
• Yeremy: A Russian form of Jeremiah, a Hebrew name meaning “exalted by the Lord.”
• Yermolai: A Russian name of Greek origin, derived from Hermeias, meaning “of Hermes.”
• Yesfir: A Russian form of Esther, a Hebrew name meaning “star.”
• Yevdokiya: A Russian name of Greek origin, derived from Eudocia, meaning “good thought” or “seeming good.”
• Yevpraksiya: A Russian form of the Greek name Eupraxia, meaning “good action” or “good conduct.”
• Yngvarr: A variant of Yngvar, with the same Norse origin and meaning.
• Yngvild: A Norse name, possibly meaning “battle” or “war” combined with “wild.”
• Yaromil: A Slavic name, possibly combining elements meaning “fierce” and “gracious” or “dear.”
• Yarognev: A Slavic name of uncertain meaning, possibly related to Yaroslav and Yaropolk.
• Yaromila: A feminine form of Yaromil, with the same possible meanings.
• Yefrosinya: A Russian name of Greek origin, derived from Euphrosyne, meaning “joy” or “mirth.”
• Yelisai: A Russian form of the Hebrew name Elijah, meaning “my God is Yahweh.”
• Yermak: A Russian name, possibly a diminutive of Yermolai or related to Hermogenes, “born of Hermes.”
• Yerosha: A Russian diminutive, possibly related to George, meaning “farmer” or “earth-worker.”
• Yevgeny: A Russian form of Eugene, of Greek origin meaning “well-born” or “noble.”
• Yevgraf: A Russian name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of the Greek name Eugraphios.
• Yefimiy: A variant of Yefim, reflecting the Greek origin and meaning “well-spoken.”
• Yelizar: A Russian name, possibly a form of Lazarus, meaning “God has helped.”
• Yemelyan: A Russian name of uncertain origin, possibly related to Aemilianus, meaning “rival.”
• Yerofey: A Russian name, possibly related to the Greek name Hierotheos, meaning “sacred to God.”
• Yevlampiy: A Russian name of Greek origin, possibly derived from Eulampius, meaning “shining brightly.”
• Yevstigney: A Russian name of Greek origin, possibly related to Eustathius, meaning “stable.”
• Yevton: A Russian name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Eutychian, meaning “fortunate.”
• Yaroslavets: A patronymic form of Yaroslav, meaning “son of Yaroslav.”
• Yaropolkets: A patronymic form of Yaropolk, meaning “son of Yaropolk.”
• Yaroslavna: A feminine patronymic form of Yaroslav, meaning “daughter of Yaroslav.”
• Yaroslavich: A patronymic form of Yaroslav, meaning “son of Yaroslav.”

Z

• Zacharias: A form of Zechariah, a Hebrew name meaning “the Lord has remembered,” used in medieval Christian Europe.
• Zbigniew: A Polish name meaning “to dispel anger” or “to dispel grief,” from the Slavic elements “zbigniew.”
• Zbygněv: A Czech variant of Zbigniew, with the same meaning of “to dispel anger” or “to dispel grief.”
• Zdeslav: A Slavic name meaning “to seek glory” or “glory seeker.”
• Zdislav: A Slavic name meaning “glory” and “order,” implying a person who brings order with glory.
• Zdislava: The feminine form of Zdislav, with the same meaning of “glory” and “order.”
• Zdzisław: A Polish name derived from the Slavic elements “zdzie” meaning “to make” and “sław” meaning “glory.”
• Zé: A Portuguese diminutive of the name José, which is the Portuguese form of Joseph, meaning “He will add” in Hebrew.
• Zedekiah: A Hebrew name meaning “the Lord is my justice,” borne by a king in the Old Testament.
• Zefiryn: A Polish variant of Zephyrinus, an ancient Roman name meaning “west wind.”
• Zehava: A Hebrew name meaning “gold” or “golden.”
• Zelimir: A Slavic name combining elements meaning “wish” or “desire” and “peace” or “world.”
• Zelislaus: A medieval form of the Slavic name Wenceslaus, meaning “more glory.”
• Zenaida: Of Greek origin, derived from Zeus, the name of a Greek god, and meaning “life of Zeus.”
• Zenobius: A Greek name meaning “life of Zeus,” borne by several saints.
• Zenon: A Greek name derived from Zeus, meaning “gift of Zeus” or “belonging to Zeus.”
• Zephyrinus: An ancient Roman name meaning “west wind,” borne by a pope and saint.
• Zerlina: A name of uncertain origin, possibly an elaborated form of the Italian “sera,” meaning “evening.”
• Zethos: A variant of Zethus, a figure in Greek mythology who was the son of Zeus and Antiope.
• Zeuxis: An ancient Greek name, borne by a famous painter of the 5th century BC.
• Ziemowit: A Polish name derived from Slavic elements meaning “family” and “lord.”
• Zigfrid: A Germanic name meaning “victory peace,” from the elements “sige” and “frid.”
• Zigmund: A variant of Sigmund, a Germanic name meaning “victory protection.”
• Zigor: A Basque name meaning “punishment.”
• Zilpah: A Hebrew name mentioned in the Old Testament as Leah’s handmaid.
• Zita: A name of uncertain origin, possibly Italian, meaning “little girl” or “maiden.”
• Zitto: An Italian word meaning “silent,” used as a given name.
• Zlata: A Slavic name meaning “gold” or “golden.”
• Zlatan: A Slavic name derived from “zlato” meaning “gold,” implying something precious.
• Zofia: A Polish form of Sophia, meaning “wisdom” in Greek.
• Zoltán: A Hungarian name derived from the Turkish “sultan,” meaning “ruler.”
• Zoraida: A Spanish name of Arabic origin, meaning “captivating woman.”
• Zosia: A Polish diminutive of Zofia, meaning “wisdom.”
• Zosimus: A Greek name meaning “likely to survive” or “viable.”
• Zotikos: Of Greek origin, meaning “full of life” or “lively.”
• Zrinka: A Croatian diminutive form of names starting with “Zr,” possibly related to the element “zora” meaning “dawn.”
• Zubaida: An Arabic name meaning “elite” or “prime.”
• Zula: A name of uncertain origin, possibly of African origin, meaning “brilliant” or “ahead.”
• Zuleika: A variant of Zuleikha, the Persian name for Potiphar’s wife in the Bible and the Quran.
• Zulema: A Spanish form of Salome, a Hebrew name meaning “peace.”
• Zuriel: A Hebrew name meaning “God is my rock.”
• Zvenislav: A Slavic name meaning “glory of the family” or “family glory.”
• Zvetan: A variant of the Bulgarian name Tsvetan, meaning “blossom” or “flower.”
• Zvi: A Hebrew name meaning “deer” or “gazelle.”
• Zvonimir: A Croatian name meaning “the sound of peace,” from “zvon” (sound) and “mir” (peace).
• Zygfryd: A Polish form of Siegfried, a Germanic name meaning “victory peace.”
• Zygis: A Lithuanian diminutive of names beginning with “Sig-” or “Zig-,” meaning “victory.”
• Zygmunt: A Polish form of Sigmund, meaning “victory protection.”
• Zylas: A name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Silas, a Latin name meaning “wood,” “forest.”
• Zytomir: A Slavic name composed of elements meaning “life” and “peace” or “world.”