Names That Mean First
- Proteus
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"first"Description:
The name of an early Greek god of the sea, after whom a moon of Neptune is named.
- Prima
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"first"Description:
Will assure your daughter she's numero uno.
- Odion
Origin:
EsanMeaning:
"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.
- Primula
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"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.
- Rishona
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"first"Description:
A possible alternative to the better-known Shoshona.
- Agrippa
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"born feet first"Description:
A Roman forename, and later family name, used for both sexes in ancient times (but more commonly men).
- Agrippa
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"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.
- Parvan
Origin:
Bulgarian and RomanianMeaning:
"first"Description:
An almost unknown member of the cool two-syllable, n-ending group of boy names.
- Shanaya
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"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.
- Hatsuyuki
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"first snow"
- Afafa
Origin:
Ewe, GhanaianMeaning:
"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.
- Premier
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"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.