Names That Mean First

  1. Proteus
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "first"
    • Description:

      The name of an early Greek god of the sea, after whom a moon of Neptune is named.
  2. Prima
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "first"
    • Description:

      Will assure your daughter she's numero uno.
  3. Odion
    • Origin:

      Esan
    • Meaning:

      "first born of twins"
    • Description:

      Strong name from the Esan language of Nigeria, with a satisfyingly specific meaning for a child's place in the family.
  4. Primula
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "first rose"
    • Description:

      Primula is related to Primrose, the name and the flower, and would make a quirky yet charming (or is it charming yet quirky?) botanical name for a first daughter.
  5. Rishona
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "first"
    • Description:

      A possible alternative to the better-known Shoshona.
  6. Agrippa
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "born feet first"
    • Description:

      A Roman forename, and later family name, used for both sexes in ancient times (but more commonly men).
  7. Agrippa
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "born feet first"
    • Description:

      Agrippa started out as a rare Roman forename (praenomen), then became a family name (cognomen), most recognized for Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, a powerful general under Augustus.
  8. Parvan
    • Origin:

      Bulgarian and Romanian
    • Meaning:

      "first"
    • Description:

      An almost unknown member of the cool two-syllable, n-ending group of boy names.
  9. Shanaya
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "First ray of the sun"
    • Description:

      A beautiful Indian name that fits in well with popular names like Amaya and Aniyah, and with a beautiful meaning — perfect for a first born daughter.
  10. Hatsuyuki
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "first snow"
  11. Afafa
    • Origin:

      Ewe, Ghanaian
    • Meaning:

      "first child of second husband"
    • Description:

      West African names often convey circumstances of birth. In this case, Afafa marks the first child born to a mother's second husband.
  12. Premier
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "first in importance, order, or position; leading"
    • Description:

      Another grandiose word name to add to the growing collection. Soccer (or more accurately, football) fans may enjoy the connection to the Premier League, the English football league system.