Names That Mean Friend
- Corwyn
Origin:
Variation of Corwin, EnglishMeaning:
"heart's friend"Description:
Gives Corwin a Welsh appearance.
- Norvin
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"northern friend"Description:
Alvin, Melvin, Norvin -- most vin names, except maybe Kevin and Gavin -- are not vinners.
- Ruta
Origin:
Polish, LatvianMeaning:
"compassionate friend"Description:
The Polish form of Ruth has mostly been lost outside of Poland, but though rare, it can still be heard in Polish and Eastern European communities. Ruta has only ever appeared on Illinois' state data, due to Chicago's large Polish population. With Ruth now on the ascent, Ruta may be worth rediscovering.
- Nakotah
Origin:
SiouxMeaning:
"friend to all"Description:
This name of one of the three tribes in the Great Sioux Nation could provide an interesting alternative to Dakota.
- Unwin
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"bear friend"Description:
A dapper English surname derived from the Old English personal name Hunwine "bear friend", which comes with winning nickname Win.
- Panfilo
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"friend of all"Description:
Derived from the Greek name Pamphilos, this Spanish name has an amicable meaning.
- Nadim
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"friend"Description:
Friendly option: has also been defined as "drinking companion".
- Yedida
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"beloved, friend"Description:
A modern (and very rare) form of Jedidah, the mother of the biblical king Josiah.
- Reigha
Origin:
Variation of Raya, HebrewMeaning:
"friend"Description:
A less-simple spelling of Raya, inspired by the popularity of Reina and Reign.
- Rut
Origin:
Czech, variation of RuthMeaning:
"companion, friend"Description:
Pronounced ROOT in its native land, but in a rut here.
- Lakotah
Origin:
Native American tribal nameMeaning:
"friend to us"Description:
Alternative spelling of Lakota, the name of one of the branches of the Great Sioux Nation. Has a very namelike sound, but is not used as a name by the Lakota people themselves, and could be seen as appropriative.
- Baldwin
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"brave friend"Description:
Writer James Baldwin could make this an inspirational choice for a child of either sex.
- Herophile
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"friend of the heroes"Description:
In Greek Mythology, Herophile was Aphrodite and Poseidon's daughter and a sibyl who predicted the fall of Troy.
- Amit
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"friend"
- Sadik
Origin:
SwahiliMeaning:
"friend"Description:
Frequently found in all three forms: Sadik, Sadiki, and Sadiq.
- Bawden
Origin:
Cornish, EnglishMeaning:
"bold friend"Description:
An English surname and occasional first name deriving from the same root as Baldwin, "bold or brave friend".
- Sigyn
Origin:
Old NorseMeaning:
"[female] friend of victory"Description:
In Norse mythology, Sigyn was the wife of Loki known for helping him escape multiple captures. Sigyn rhymes with Teagan and may appeal to parents looking for an ancient name with modern style.
- Ortwin
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"point friend"Description:
An unusual route to the winning nickname Win.
- Theophila
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"friend of god"Description:
Feminine form of Theophilus
- Halil i̇brahim
Origin:
Turkish from Arabic and HebrewMeaning:
"friend and father of multitudes"Description:
A relatively common double-barreled pairing for Turkish boys.