Names That Mean Bearer

  1. Banner
    • Origin:

      English occupational surname
    • Meaning:

      "flag bearer"
    • Description:

      Brand-new surname-name rising for both genders.
  2. Virgilia
    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Virgil, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "staff bearer"
    • Description:

      This Shakespearean name is even more out of step than its male counterpart, but it may possibly be so far out it could make its way back in.
  3. Kristófer
    • Origin:

      Icelandic variation of Christopher, Greek and Latin
    • Meaning:

      "Christian"
    • Description:

      A common and traditional name in Iceland, where it is the predominant form of Christopher.
  4. Krisztofer
    • Origin:

      Hungarian variation of Christopher, Greek and Latin
    • Meaning:

      "bearer of Christ"
  5. Palin
    • Origin:

      English surname
    • Meaning:

      "wine bearer"
    • Description:

      Palin, as in, yes, one-time VP candidate Sarah, has emerged as a hot new first name, usually for girls.