Names That Mean Honor

The raven was a holy bird in Norse mythology, giving this choice some resonance beyond other Bart variations.

Kaena is a pleasant sounding unisex Hawaiian place name, the westernmost point of the island of Oahu. In the computer-generated fantasy movie Kaena: The Prophecy, the character of Kaena is voiced by Kirsten Dunst.

Originally the name of the titular faerie queene of Spenser's epic poem "The Faerie Queene," published in 1590. Gloriana was, along with Belphoebe, an allegory for Queen Elizabeth.

Something slightly negative about that Nil beginning; more positive similar names would be Lilla or Willa, Lucilla or Priscilla. Nilla may also be a short form of the Scandinavian Gunilla.

Cagney is one of the spunkiest Irish surnames around, and could make a lively and fresher successor to the tired Casey.

The feminine form of Yaroslav, a name which belonged to several Grand Princes of Kyiv and Novgorod, including Yaroslav I "the Wise". A city and region called Yaroslavl in Western Russia are named in his honor.

This name found in the fantasy series Endymion/Rise of Endymion has a slightly physiological feel to it.

An interesting cousin of Natalie (the 'h' is silent) found in the Louisiana Cajun community, Athalie is the name of a tragedy by classic French playwright Racine.

Sami is cute if overused in its more familiar Sammy form.

Pretty and feminine Muslim name popular in Egypt.

Mythological name with a fabulous meaning. Sure it's weighty, but so is Aphrodite; Andy is an easy nickname choice to make this name more wearable in the classroom.

A long-haired classical conductor name, which could appeal to parents looking for a Laszlo-like appellation. A name of Slavic origin, it has a powerful and uplifting meaning.

This Basque name also has a variation: Aintzane.

In Greek Mythology, Eucleia was the spirit of glory and good repute. She was a member of the younger Charites.

One of the five hundred plus variations on Muhammad, this is a favorite Muslim choice.

Joab is the biblical name of an advisor of David, who led many military victories, and is surely much more usable than the burdened Job. A similar option is Joah, a possible replacement for Jonah or Noah.

In Eastern Europe, more fashionable these days than Vladimir.

A soft, sweet, distinctive name with a noble meaning.

One of the newest virtue names, given to only a handful of baby girls in the most recent year on record.