Names That Mean Generation
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- Elidor
Origin:
Welsh or HebrewMeaning:
"steel, or generation of god"Description:
As a Welsh name, Elidor is a modern form of Elidur, an ancient British king name. It was used by British author Alan Garner for the eponymous hero of his children's fantasy novel Elidor (1965).
- Tamayo
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"generation jewel"Description:
Japanese name with a special crossover/creative touch via its association with the colorful paintings of acclaimed Mexican artist Rufino Tamayo.
- Dorit
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"of this generation"Description:
Popular in Israel, sounds a lot more current than Doris.Brings to mind Dickens' Little Dorrit, though Dorrit was the surname of its heroine Amy.
- Dor
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"generation"