Names That Mean Place

  1. Ravello
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "place name"
    • Description:

      Ravello is an Italian town on the Amalfi Coast. It's a popular travel destination and was a favorite spot for many notable creatives, including Virginia Woolf, Greta Garbo, and Tennessee Williams.
  2. Oriini
    • Origin:

      Maori
    • Meaning:

      "place name"
    • Description:

      Oriini Kaipara is a Māori journalist who made headlines by becoming the first person with a face tattoo (Moko Kauae) to host the prime-time news in New Zealand. Her name may derive from the New Zealand place name Orini.
  3. Urgell
    • Origin:

      Catalan place name
    • Description:

      A Catalan county name used for both girls and boys in its homeland.
  4. Blau
    • Origin:

      German and Catalan
    • Meaning:

      "blue"
  5. Calgary
    • Origin:

      Canadian place name
    • Description:

      A familiar Canadian city name that could easily translate to use as a baby name. Cal and Callie are potential nickname options.
  6. Cambric
    • Origin:

      English from French place name
    • Meaning:

      "fine linen"