Names That Mean Glory

Notable name of Václav Havel, the heroic poet and playwright who became president of the Czech Republic.

The name of a nymph in Greek mythology, one of the prophetic Thriai, who divined the future by throwing pebbles. She was a lover of the sea god Poseidon.

A fancy French feminine form of the Biblical name Cleopas or Cleophas, which may derive from Greek Kleopatros ("glory of the father").

In Greek Mythology, Eucleia was the spirit of glory and good repute. She was a member of the younger Charites.

An ancient name with a lovely meaning, still in wide use throughout the Slavic-speaking world. Short forms include Miro, Mirek, Mirko and Miško.

Should only be used when singing Christmas carols.

In Greek legend Patroclus was one of the heroes who fought against the Trojans. His death at the hands of Hector drew his friend Achilles back into the war.

This Basque name also has a variation: Aintzane.

Saint Wenceslas (known as Vaclav in modern Czech) was a 10th-century duke of Bohemia murdered by his brother. He is the patron saint of the Czech Republic. The name has also belonged to several Bohemian kings.

The ancient Polish name Mieczysław was derived from Slavic elements — mechi, meaning "sword," and slava, glory.

A variation of the Slavic name Branislav, Branko may feel less intimidating than the original in the English-speaking world.

Feminine form of Miroslav

Fine to honor a family tradition, as long as you promise to call him Bron.

The name of the mother of Miriam, Aaron and Moses in the Old Testament. Yocheved was also the name of one of the three daughters of the medieval Talmudic scholar, Rashi.

Popular choice among Millennial and Gen Z girls in Hawaii, following along the tails of Kalani.

This mythological name of the Norse god of winter sounds, uh, ill.

Hadara is a Hebrew name associated with the holiday of Sukkot, the harvest festival. In the Torah, the citrus fruit etrog, used on the holiday, is called a "hadar fruit".