Names That Mean Name

  1. Lindos
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "Ancient Greek place name"
    • Description:

      Variant of Lindus
  2. Aloe
    • Origin:

      Plant name from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "resin"
  3. Scota
    • Origin:

      Scottish
    • Description:

      Scotta was the goddess who gave her name to Scotland; she was ta warrior woman and prophetess who lived on the Isle of Skye.
  4. Maylily
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "flower name"
    • Description:

      A beautiful smoosh of two stylish vintage girl names, May and Lily, but also the name of a pretty lily of the valley flower with small white blooms.
  5. Speedwell
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "flower name"
    • Description:

      A pretty blue wildflower traditionally considered a universal healer and lucky charm – the name is because the sight was thought to speed travelers safely on their way.
  6. Pipit
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "bird name"
    • Description:

      The name of a small songbird, similar to a Lark – but far less commonly used as a name. Could give you the adorable nickname Pip.
  7. Gorge
    • Origin:

      Nature name or variation of George or Jorge, Greek, Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "gorge; farmer"
    • Description:

      We suggest sticking to George or Jorge, due to the unfortunate definition of gorge: to eat greedily.
  8. Ottava
    • Origin:

      Word name from the Latin
    • Meaning:

      "eight"
    • Description:

      In literature, the Ottava rima is a form of poetry. Alternatively, Ottava could be used as a variation of Octavia.
  9. Osler
    • Origin:

      Surname name from French
    • Meaning:

      "hostelier; fowler, poulterer"
    • Description:

      Sir William Osler was a Canadian physician, often referred to as the "father of modern medicine". He was one of the four founders of the John Hopkins hospital in Baltimore, MD, and he also founded the History of Medicine Society at the Royal Society of Medicine, London.
  10. Army
    • Origin:

      Variation of Armie, English word name from French "military land force; soldier"
    • Meaning:

      "military land force; soldier"
    • Description:

      Whether you consider it a word name or a spelling variation of Armie, this name maintains its meaning. Jill Wagner used it for her daughter in 2020.
  11. Dittany
    • Origin:

      Plant name from French
    • Meaning:

      "grown on Mount Dikte"
  12. Jenifry
    • Origin:

      Cornish variation of the Welsh name Gwenfrewi
    • Meaning:

      "white peace"
    • Description:

      This Celtic saint's name is the most offbeat Jen name of all.
  13. Evermund
    • Origin:

      English, French
    • Meaning:

      "saint's name"
    • Description:

      The name of a French abbot and saint who founded several monasteries in the 8th century.
  14. Buell
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "dwelling"
    • Description:

      The Dutch meaning (Buell is the Dutch occupational name for a hangman) is enough to keep most people away.
  15. Campion
    • Origin:

      English botanical name and French
    • Meaning:

      "champion, woodland flower"
    • Description:

      The campion is a pretty woodland plant with pink or red flowers, whose common name derives from Old French champion "champion". The plant is so called because in classical times, the rose campion was fitted in garlands used to crown victors.
  16. Betony
    • Origin:

      English botanical name
    • Meaning:

      "flower name derived from the Vettones tribe"
    • Description:

      This unusual English botanical name would make an interesting update to 80s and 90s favorite Bethany. It belongs to a minty-smelling, flowering herb (also called bishopwort), which has been used since medieval times to treat various ailments.
  17. Frankie-jean
    • Origin:

      American name combination
    • Description:

      Funky, boyish, old-style combo name chosen for their daughter by hip couple Donna D'Ericco and Nikki Sixx.
  18. Evoke
    • Origin:

      English word name from Latin
    • Meaning:

      "call up, rouse"
    • Description:

      Dynamic new word name possibility with the cool Ev- starting sound.
  19. Lunarose
    • Origin:

      Combination name of Luna and Rose
    • Meaning:

      "moon flower"
    • Description:

      Luna is one of the most popular first names for girls today and Rose is the top girls' middle name, so it's inevitable that they would join up to create Lunarose, a name we expect to hear more of.
  20. Ptarmigan
    • Origin:

      Scots Gaelic
    • Meaning:

      "name of a bird species"
    • Description:

      Ptarmigan is the common English name for the genus Lagopus, in the grouse family of birds. The name is derived from the Scottish word for the bird, tàrmachan (meaning unknown), with the initial P- added by erroneous association with the Greek pteron ("wing").