Names That Mean Ruler

Hatty is an old school nickname for Harriet, itself an old-fashioned choice. The more usual spelling historically is Hattie, with was given to more than 750 baby girls last year in the US, three times as many as were named Harriet. Hatty, by contrast, was used for fewer than five babies -- quite a contrast!

Popular in the 1940s and 50s, this strong-sounding name has since fallen out of style in Norway.

Variant of the Breton name Rioc or Riok.

An imposing meaning, an appealing sound.

Scottish Gaelic form of Richard, also found as Risteard.

Alternate Anglicization of Rurik, a powerful name related to Roderick with a meaning to match. This spelling shortens naturally to cool nickname Rory.

Danish form of Frederika

Used as an epithet for the Hindu gods Indra, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, Suresha and its more common modern form Suresh are in widespread use in India and some neighboring countries.

Not an adverb baby name, but an international nickname for Hans and Heinrich.

Priit originated as a nickname for Priidik, the Estonian form of Frederick. These days it's more popular on its own than the original Priidik.

Everyone has heard of Genghis Khan, 12th century warrior and founder of the Mongol empire. The name was brought into the modern world by soccer star Hope Solo and football player Jerramy Stevens, who chose it as the middle name for their son Vittorio, whose twin sister is named Lozen after a female Apache warrior.

The Icelandic form of Harold, currently a popular boy name in Iceland.

In Greek mythology, Creon was the king of Thebes.

Also spelled Riok, this little-known Breton name is short yet strong.

This Croation take on Russian stalwart Vladimir has a softer sound that may appeal to many.