Medieval Occupations and Titles
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- Abbot
- Admiral
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"a high rank in the navy"Description:
This title name definitely makes a statement. Will Admiral fit in with the Saints, Kings, and Knights joining the playground?
- Archer
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"bowman"Description:
Archer is an Anglo-Saxon surname that feels more modern than most because of its on-target occupational and Hunger Games associations. And it's a nice way to bypass the clunky Archibald to get to the cool nickname Archie.
- Abbess
- Acater
- Alderman
- Alewife
- Almoner
- Apiarist
- Apothecary
- Archduchess
- Archduke
- Architect
- Arkwright
- Armiger
- Armorer
- Artillator
- Baker
Origin:
English occupational surnameDescription:
One of the most appealing of the newly hip occupational names, evoking sweet smells emanating from the oven. Much fresher sounding than than others that have been around for a while, like Cooper, and Carter.
- Barber
Origin:
French occupational nameMeaning:
"beard"Description:
This name's all-male occupational roots help it break the Barbara bonds, but still not the most inspiring surname choice.
- Bard
Origin:
Irish variation of Baird, ScottishMeaning:
"minstrel, poet"Description:
Great Irish middle name choice for Shakespeare lovers.