Names That Mean Steadfast

This Roman Emperor's name has long been considered too grand for an American boy. But in this era of children named Augustine and Atticus, it just may be prime for an unlikely comeback.

Abelard brings to mind Peter/Pierre Abelard, the great twelfth century Breton scholastic philosopher and theologian, who was equally celebrated for his tragic love affair with Heloise--one of the world's most famous love stories.

A traditional French male name that could, with American pronunciation, become an admirable word name.

More likely to be spelled Constantine, this was the name of the first Christian emperor of the Roman empire, as well as three Scottish kings. Previously thought of as too bulky and unwieldy a name for a modern child, these days it would be perfectly acceptable.

Alard looks and sounds like the name of a romantic, medieval knight. It's dashing and unusual; but still easy to pronounce and spell. Cognate Adelard might also appeal if you are considering this name.

Kostas makes the ancient emperor's name more approachable.

A rare and refined name, which could make for a surprising route to cute nickname Connie.

Costas is a much better nickname than Connie for the somewhat-forbidding Constantine. Kostas is the Greek form.

The name of a king in Greek mythology who led the Greek expedition to Troy to rescue Helen. He was killed by his wife Clytemnestra partly to avenge their daughter Iphigenia, and partly due to her adultery with Aegisthus.

This variation of Constantine is worn by Prince Constantijn of Holland, son of Queen Beatrix.

An intriguing Hawaiian boy's name that has yet to make its way to the mainland.