Names That Mean Ruler

Danish form of Frederika

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).

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

One of three double-barreled Muhammed combinations in the Turkish Top 100 — along with Muhammed Ali and Muhammed Emin.

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

The Icelandic version of Henrik, Henry, Harry, and related names.

Walter is an old school boys' name that is gently on the rise again. Short forms include Walt (as in Disney) and Wally, but Wat was once commonly used in England as a diminutive of Walter.

The -ie spelling of Gerry or Geri feels slightly lighter and fresher, but long form Geraldine is still stuck in style limbo.

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

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

In Greek mythology, Creon was the king of Thebes.

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