Names That Mean Possibly
- Titia
Origin:
Latin, feminine form of Titus, possibly "title of honor"Meaning:
"title of honor"
- Paley
Origin:
English, possibly originated as a nickname for pale eyesDescription:
Strong, friendly surname choice, à la Bailey.
- Elfryn
Origin:
Welsh, possibly "brow of a hill"Meaning:
"brow of a hill"Description:
Appealing topographical name that's rare even in Wales. Morus Elfryn was a popular Welsh singer in the 1970s.
- Laraline
Origin:
English; possibly LatinDescription:
Part Lara, part Caroline, but far rarer than either, Laraline is a strong, pretty and familiar-feeling name that has never appeared on the SSA baby name list. It has been claimed to come from Latin larus "gull", but is more likely a modern innovation.
- Dyfri
Origin:
Welsh, possibly from a root meaning "water"Meaning:
"water"Description:
Dyfri has two possible origins: either it is a form of Dyfrig, an early British saint known in Latin as Dubricius and in French as Devereux... or it is a back-formation from the town name Llanymddyfri, meaning "church enclosure between the waters".
- Beuno
Origin:
Welsh, possibly "knowing cattle"Meaning:
"knowing cattle"Description:
O-ending boy names are on trend, and the Welsh language provides some interesting lesser-used ones...such as Beuno. St Beuno lived in the sixth century, established a monastery in North Wales, and is recorded as having restored several people from the dead. Eleven churches in Britain now bear his name, including several on the ancient pilgrim route to Bardsey Island.
- Aranrhod
Origin:
Welsh, possibly "silver wheel"Meaning:
"silver wheel"Description:
An alternative spelling, found in some sources, of Arianrhod. This version lacks the fashionable "Aria" sound that is part of Arianrhod's appeal.