Names That Mean Ruler

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

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.

The Estonian translation of Frederick. Priit, the short form, is more common.

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

One of the many long forms of the popular Indian name Raj.

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

Gearóidín is familiar to our Irish members, but is probably unseen outside the Emerald Isle. It would provide some steep challengers to people unfamiliar with Irish names, but since that hasn't stopped Saoirse, Niamh and Aoife, there's no reason to not pick this if it steals your heart. Some famous bearers of the name include Gearóidín Breathnach (Irish singer).

So-old-it's-cute-again short from of Harriet, reminiscent of Patsy and Betsy but fresher and more appealing than either of those choices. Hattie is another adorable short form.

An old Estonian cognate of Theodoric. The common nickname is TIit, so probably best avoided in the US.

Older form of Suresh.

Variant of Frederika