Names Categorized "ends in -is"

Adalindis is a variant of Adallinda, a Germanic feminine name composed of the Old High German elements adal 'noble' and lind 'soft, flexible, tender'. The name thus carries connotations of noble gentleness or tender nobi...

Adelgundis is a Latinized form of the Germanic name Adalgund, which itself derives from the Old German elements adal meaning "noble" and gunda meaning "battle." The name thus carries the meaning "noble battle." It is clo...

Adonis is a masculine given name of Greek origin, derived from the Phoenician word ʾadon meaning "lord, master." In Greek mythology, Adonis was a strikingly handsome young shepherd who became the mortal lover of the godd...

Alanis is a feminine given name of English origin. In its modern form, it is notably known through the famous Canadian singer and songwriter Alanis Morissette (born 1974). It is primarily considered a feminine form of th...

Alannis is a feminine given name that originated as a variant of Alanis. The name Alanis itself is a feminine form of Alan 1, which has a complex and debated etymology. While the precise origin of Alan is uncertain, it m...

Alaois is the Irish form of the name Aloysius. It is a masculine given name used primarily in Ireland. The name is part of a broader linguistic chain that traces back through Aloysius to Louis, ultimately originating fro...

Aldegundis is the Latinized form of Aldegund, a Germanic name of ancient origin. The name Aldegund itself is thought to derive from the Germanic elements alt meaning "old" and gunda meaning "war", though some scholars co...

Alexis is a given name of Greek origin meaning "helper" or "defender," derived from the Greek verb ἀλέξειν (alexein) meaning "to defend" or "to help". The name comes from the Ancient Greek Ἄλεξις (Alexis), which itself i...

Alkiviadis is a modern Greek form of the ancient name Alcibiades. The ancient Greek original, Alkibiades, is derived from the elements alke (ἀλκή, “strength, prowess”) and bia (βία, “force”) combined with the patronymic...

Alois is the German and Czech form of Aloysius, which itself derives from an Old Occitan form of Louis. The name thus traces its roots to the Germanic name Ludwig, meaning "famous warrior." While Alois is a distinct name...

Etymology and OriginsAlvis is a given name of Old Norse origin, derived from Alvíss, meaning "all wise". The name connects to the element al- ("all") and víss ("wise"). As a Latvian name, it was first recorded in the ear...

Amabilis is a Late Latin name meaning "lovable". The name was borne by a Saint Amabilis, a 5th-century priest in Riom, central France, who was venerated for his piety and service. The name shares its root with the Latin...

Amarilis is the Spanish form of Amaryllis, a name derived from Greek (amarysso) meaning "to sparkle." The original Amaryllis appears in Virgil's pastoral poems, the Eclogues (c. 39 BCE), where she is a shepherdess or lov...

EtymologyAmaryllis is a feminine name derived from the Greek verb ἀμαρύσσω (amarysso), meaning "to sparkle". The name first appears in classical literature as the beloved of the shepherd Corydon in the Eclogues of the Ro...

Amis is a medieval masculine given name, derived as a variant of Amice, which comes from Latin amicus meaning "friend." This name was used in Medieval England and France, reflecting the period's fondness for names emphas...

Etymology and OriginAmosis is the Greek form of the Egyptian name Ahmose, which is derived from the elements Iah (the moon god) and msj (to be born), giving the meaning "born of Iah" or "child of the moon." The name was...

Anaïs is a French feminine given name whose exact origin is uncertain. It may be a derivative of Anne 1 or Agnès, though the connection is not definitively established. The name first appeared in Jean-Henri Guy's 1798 op...

Anaitis is the Greek form of the Persian goddess Anahita, whose name means "immaculate" or "undefiled" in Old Persian. The Greek adaptation, Anaitis, appears in historical sources from the Hellenistic period, when Irania...

Andris is a Latvian masculine given name and a Hungarian diminutive of Andrew. In Latvian, Andris is used as a full formal name, while in Hungarian it serves as a familiar, shortened form of András (the Hungarian equival...

Anis is a masculine given name and surname of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic root ʾanisa (أنس), meaning "to be friendly," and directly translates to "friendly" or "friend." The name developed and became com...

Annis is a medieval English form of the classic name Agnes. While often used as a variant spelling alongside forms like Annice and Inez, Annis also developed as a given name in its own right during the Middle Ages before...

Anoubis is a Greek form of Anubis, derived from the Ancient Greek transcription Ἄνουβις (Anoubis) of the Egyptian name jnpw (reconstructed as Anapa). This name ultimately links to the Egyptian god Anubis, a central deity...

Antonis (Greek: Αντώνης) is a Greek masculine given name, serving as a variant of Antonios, which itself is a Greek form of the Roman family name Antonius. Ultimately, the name traces back to the Latin Antonius, a Roman...

Anubis is the Latinized form of the Greek name Ἄνουβις (Anoubis), which itself comes from the Egyptian jnpw, possibly pronounced Anapa. The name coincides with a word meaning "royal child" or "prince" in Ancient Egyptian...

EtymologyApis is the Latinized form of the Greek Ἄπις (Apis), which itself comes from the Egyptian ḥjpw (reconstructed as Hapi). The original Egyptian meaning is unknown, though it is intimately connected with the sacred...

Apollinaris is an Ancient Greek name derived from the name of the god Apollo. The name Apollo itself is of uncertain etymology, though it may be related to the Indo-European root *apelo- meaning "strength" or the Anatoli...

Apostolis is a variant of the Greek given name Apostolos, derived from the Greek word apóstolos (Απόστολος) meaning "messenger, apostle." The name is composed of the prefix apo ("from") and stellein ("to send"), referrin...

Aramis is a literary name, most famously borne by one of the legendary musketeers in Alexandre Dumas's novel The Three Musketeers (1844). Dumas derived the character from the 17th-century historical figure Henri d'Aramit...

Argyris is a modern Greek given name and surname, derived from the ancient Greek word argyros (ἄργυρος), meaning "silver." It is the modern Greek form of Argyros, a name that directly references the precious metal. The n...

Aris 2 is a Dutch masculine given name that functions as a diminutive of Adriaan, the Dutch form of Adrian. While the name appears to be a short form, it is distinct from other Dutch variants like Ad and Arie 1, which al...

Aris is a modern Greek masculine name that serves as a vernacular form of Ares, the name of the Greek god of war. It is also used as a short form of Aristotelis, the Greek version of Aristotle. The name is predominantly...

Aristeidis is an alternate transcription of the Greek name Αριστείδης (Aristidis), itself a modern Greek form of the ancient name Aristides. The name is composed of the Greek elements aristos meaning "best" and the patro...

Aristidis is a modern Greek form of the ancient name Aristides. Originating from the Greek Ἀριστείδης (Aristeides), it combines aristos meaning "best" with the patronymic suffix ides, conveying the sense of "son of the b...

Aristotelis is the Modern Greek form of the ancient name Aristotle, renowned for its association with one of the most influential philosophers in Western history.Etymology and OriginThe name derives from the Ancient Gree...

Aulis is a masculine Finnish given name derived directly from a Finnish word meaning "helpful", "willing", or "generous". The name reflects Finnish virtues of kindness and cooperation, and it fits within a broader naming...

Avedis is a Western Armenian transcription of Avetis, a male given name in Armenian. The name derives from the Armenian word "avetis" (Ավետիս), meaning "good news", which is directly connected to the evangel or gospel —...

Avetis is an Armenian masculine given name, meaning literally "good news" in the Armenian language. It is derived from the Armenian word ավետիս (avetis), which is a direct borrowing from the Greek euangelion (gospel), ca...

Avis is a given name of Germanic origin, introduced to England by the Normans after the Norman Conquest. It is probably a Latinized form of the Old Germanic name Aveza, itself derived from the element awi of unknown mean...

Babis is a Greek masculine given name, typically used as a diminutive of Charalampos (also spelled Charalambos). This name bears a rich heritage within Greek language and culture. The root name Charalampos derives from t...

Barış is a Turkish word meaning "peace" and is used as a unisex given name. It derives directly from the Turkish noun barış (peace), which is of Turco-Mongolic origin, related to the old pre-Ottoman concept of reconcilia...

Beavis is a fictional name created for the animated television series Beavis and Butt-Head. It is a variant of the name Bevis, an English surname that likely derives from the French town of Beauvais. The name gained popu...

Bevis is a masculine given name of English origin, transferred from a surname that likely derives from the French town of Beauvais in Normandy. The name entered England after the Norman Conquest and is classified as a ha...

Boris is a male given name of Bulgar Turkic origin, most commonly used in Eastern European countries such as Russia, Bulgaria, Serbia, and others. The name may derive from a Bulgar Turkic word meaning "short," "wolf," or...

Britomartis is a name of uncertain meaning, derived from a Cretan dialect. The Roman historian Solinus interpreted it as "sweet maiden", from the elements (brit-) meaning "sweet" and (martis) meaning "maiden". However, o...

Caelestis is a Late Latin name meaning "of the sky, heavenly", derived from Latin caelum "heavens, sky". It belongs to a family of names ultimately rooted in the same word, including the Roman family name Caelius and the...

Candis is a variant of the name Candace, which itself derives from the hereditary title of the queens of Ethiopia, as mentioned in the New Testament (Acts 8:27). The title likely originates from the Cushitic word kdke, m...

Etymology and OriginCaris is a variant of the Welsh name Carys, which itself is derived from the Welsh word caru meaning "love." While Carys has been in use since the mid-20th century, Caris emerged as an alternative spe...

Charis is an Ancient Greek feminine name derived from the word χάρις (charis), meaning "grace, kindness." It is the feminine form of the masculine name Chares, which was borne by a 4th-century BC Athenian general and by...

Chingis is the Mongolian form of Genghis, a name that carries immense historical weight. Best known through the founder of the Mongol Empire, Genghis Khan, this name has become synonymous with martial prowess, state-buil...

Chloris is a name from mythology and ancient Greek culture, derived from the Greek word χλωρός (chloros) meaning "pale green". This etymology evokes the fresh, green hues of vegetation, and true to its meaning, Chloris w...

Chris is a common short form of the names Christopher, Christian, Christine, and other names beginning with Chris. While primarily a diminutive, Chris has also been used as an independent given name in its own right, tho...

Christakis is a Greek masculine name that began as a diminutive of Christos 2, the Modern Greek form of the ancient name Chrestos (meaning “useful, good”). Over time, the spelling of Christos was conflated with the more...

Clematis is a female given name derived from the English common name for a genus of flowering vines within the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). The word ultimately comes from the Greek κλήμα (klema) meaning "twig," "bra...

Cletis is a variant of Cletus, which itself is a short form of Anacletus. The name Anacletus is the Latinized form of the Greek name Anakletos, derived from the Greek word anakletos meaning "invoked" (from ἀνάκλητος, 'ca...

Clothildis is a Medieval Latin form of the names Chrodechildis and Chlodechilda, which are variants of the Frankish name associated with Clotilde. This name is derived from the Germanic elements hruod meaning "fame, glor...

Clovis is the modern conventional French (and thence English) form of the Old Frankish name *Hlōdowig, which is also the source of the French name Louis, the German Ludwig, and other variants such as the Dutch Lodewijk a...

Etymology and OriginCornelis is the Dutch form of Cornelius, a Roman family name that possibly derives from the Latin element cornu meaning "horn". In the New Testament, Cornelius is a centurion who converts to Christian...

Curtis is an English given name and surname of Anglo-Norman origin, derived from the Old French word curteis (modern French courtois), meaning "courteous" or "well-bred." This term itself comes from Latin cohors, referri...

Danis is a Bosnian masculine given name, representing a localized form of Danish. The name ultimately derives from Persian dānesh (دانش), meaning "knowledge" or "learning", reflecting a cultural appreciation for wisdom....

Daris is a male given name and surname with multiple origins, though it is most prominently of Arabic derivation. In Arabic, it is spelled دارس with the triliteral root درس (darasa), meaning 'to study, to learn.' The nam...