Medieval Occupations and Titles

  1. Abbot
    • Admiral
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "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:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "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 surname
                                  • Description:

                                    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 name
                                  • Meaning:

                                    "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, Scottish
                                  • Meaning:

                                    "minstrel, poet"
                                  • Description:

                                    Great Irish middle name choice for Shakespeare lovers.