Names That Mean Famous

Alternate Anglicization of Rurik, a powerful name related to Roderick with a meaning to match. This spelling shortens naturally to cool nickname Rory.

This variation removes the d from the original spelling, making it even rarer. Clotilde may not see much usage in the US, but it is currently Number 431 in France.

Masculine in an outmoded, unappealing way.

Rudy has been heard as a feminine name before — most notably on Rudy Huxtable, the young girl on The Cosby Show. This spelling makes it a bit girlier, although it's occasionally used for boys as well.

An audacious sounding ancient name belonging to an 8th-century Swiss saint, an abbot of Saint Gall.

Named for Millard. Or the late great rock palace.

Homely compound name which may be written as one word, two words (Mary Louise), or hyphenated (Mary-Louise).

This Croation take on Russian stalwart Vladimir has a softer sound that may appeal to many.

Variant of Marissa

A Germanic name used in early medieval Europe that today could be cool route to nicknames Theo and Teddy.

Radim is a handsome Slavic name derived from the elements "rad" (care) and "mer" (great, famous).

Variant of Marisa

Variant of Marissa

A beautiful Hawaiian boy's name that feels like the male equivalent to popular Kailani and co.

The ultimate aspirational word name.

Variant of Lulabelle

Jèrriais (Jersey) form of Louise, sometimes shortened to Loulou.

The German surname Kilmer is derived from Gilmer, which itself originated from various German given names. These personal names include Gildemir and Gilmar, meaning "famous sacrifice", along with Gisel and Gisela, which derive from the German element gīsil, meaning "pledge", "hostage", or "noble offspring".