Names That Mean People

This distinctly Russian name derives from the Greek Hermolaos. Yermolai can also be spelled without the initial Y, as Ermolai.

Hermolaus is derived from Hermes, the messenger of the gods, and the Greek component laos, meaning "people."

Many Russian names are derived from Greek names. Ermolai, also spelled Yermolai, is a Russian translation of the Greek Hermolaos.

An ancient Roman forename that has never been on the modern American charts. Famous bearers include Publius Vergilius Maro (the poet Virgil), Publius Ovidius Naso (the poet Ovid), and Publius Aelius Hadrianus (the Emperor Hadrian, of wall fame).

German form of Nicholas

Sekani was the fastest-rising boy name of 2019 thanks to the 2018 movie The Hate U Give. Naturally, it inspired some spinoffs, including Sakani, which has been used for girls and boys.

An intriguing Russian name best known as that of a Fyodor Dostoyevsky character in his novel The Village of Stepanchikovo and its Inhabitants.

A rare Finnish name that can also be spelled Teemu.

Fulbert comes from the same root as Fulbright, as in the prestigious fellowship. A unique name not prized by 21st century parents.

An obscure name connected to several saints.

The related name Teemu is the most common of the Teemu/Tiemu/Tiemus/Demus group in the Nordic countries.

In medieval times, Tibb and Tib were nicknames for Theobald, which also gave way to short forms Tebb and Tipp.

An ancient Roman name that hasn't found favor in the modern world.

Common Slovene spelling of Ludmila, also used frequently in the Baltics.