Names Categorized "LGBT history"

Aaron is a name of profound biblical significance, borne by the elder brother of Moses in the Old Testament. The name's etymology is uncertain; while it is most likely of unknown Egyptian origin, Hebrew derivations have...

Ace is an English given name derived directly from the English word meaning "highest rank" or "one who excels." More commonly used as a nickname, it has occasionally been adopted as a first name, particularly in the Unit...

Aimee is a feminine given name of French origin that has become popular in English-speaking countries. It is a variant of Amy, influenced by the French form Aimée, which means "beloved" (from the Old French Amée and Lati...

Alan is a masculine given name whose exact etymology remains uncertain. It has been used in Brittany since at least the 6th century, and may be of Brythonic origin meaning "little rock". Another theory suggests it derive...

Alastor is a name derived from the Greek word alastor (Ἀλάστωρ), meaning "avenger". In Greek mythology, it was used as an epithet of Zeus, emphasizing his role as the punisher of evil deeds, particularly familial bloodsh...

Albert is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German name Adalbert, composed of the elements adal meaning "noble" and beraht meaning "bright". Thus, the name signifies "noble and bright"....

Albus is a Roman cognomen meaning "white, bright" in Latin. As a surname or family name in ancient Rome, it likely referred to someone with fair hair or a pale complexion, a common practice in Roman naming conventions wh...

Alex is a unisex short form of Alexander, Alexandra, and other names beginning with Alex. Stemming from the Greek element alexein meaning "to protect" or "to defend," Alex has been used as a diminutive for those names af...

Alexander is a masculine given name of Greek origin, Latinized from the Greek name Ἀλέξανδρος (Alexandros), which means "defending men" or "protector of men." It is composed of the Greek elements ἀλέξω (alexo), meaning "...

Allen is a given name of English origin, primarily used as a variant of Alan or derived from a surname that itself originated from the same name. The name Alan has uncertain etymology, possibly from a Brythonic word mean...

Amanda is a feminine given name of Latin origin, widely used in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swedish. It also appears in Medieval Latin context...

Amity is a feminine given name of English origin that directly derives from the English word meaning "friendship." Its ultimate root lies in the Latin word amicus, meaning "friend," from which the abstract noun amicus ev...

Ana María is a Spanish compound given name, combining Ana and María. Its roots lie in the Hebrew name Hannah (meaning 'favor' or 'grace') and the Egyptian name Mary (originally thought to mean 'beloved' or 'rebellious')....

Anna is a feminine given name, the Latin form of the Hebrew name Hannah, which means “favor” or “grace.” Used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament, it appears in the Hebrew Bible as the mother of the prophet Samuel (1 Sa...

Anne-Marie is a French compound given name formed by combining Anne and Marie. It belongs to a tradition of hyphenated double names prevalent in French-speaking regions, where names like Jean-Pierre or Marie-Claire also...

Anthony is an English masculine given name derived from the Roman family name Antonius, which is of unknown Etruscan origin. The most notable bearer of the ancient name was the Roman general Marcus Antonius (Mark Antony)...

Antony is a given name that originated as a variant of Anthony. Historically, this spelling was the usual English form of the name until the 17th century, when the h was introduced under the mistaken belief that the name...

April is a feminine given name derived from the name of the fourth month of the Gregorian and Julian calendars. Its use as a personal name became common only from the 1940s onward, particularly in English-speaking countr...

Arthur is a masculine given name of uncertain etymology. Its popularity derives from it being the name of the legendary hero King Arthur. The name is used across many European languages, including Danish, Dutch, English,...

Asami is a feminine Japanese given name that can also be used as a surname. The name is written with various kanji combinations, most commonly with 麻 (asa) meaning "hemp" and 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful", thus conveying...

Ashley is a given name of English origin, derived from the Old English words æsc (ash) and lēah (clearing, meadow), meaning "ash tree clearing." It originally developed as a surname from place names, and its use as a fir...

Audrey is a feminine given name of English and French origin. It is the Anglo-Norman form of the Anglo-Saxon name Æðelþryð, which is composed of the elements æðel “noble” and þryð “strength”. Thus, the name literally mea...

Barbara is a feminine given name derived from the Greek word barbaros (βάρβαρος), meaning "foreign, non-Greek." The word originally mimicked the unintelligible speech of non-Greek peoples (like "bar-bar") and later came...

Bayard is a masculine given name of French origin, derived from Old French baiart meaning "bay coloured," referring to a reddish-brown coat color often for horses. Etymology and Legend The name is most famously associate...

Bernard is a masculine given name of West Germanic origin, derived from the Old German elements bern "bear" and hart "hard, firm, brave, hardy". The name is attested from at least the 9th century and was notably popular...

Beth is a feminine given name predominantly used in English-speaking countries. It originated as a short form of Elizabeth, and can also be a nickname for Bethany. The name has a simple, gentle sound and has been widely...

Bethany is a feminine given name derived from a biblical town mentioned in the New Testament. The name comes from the Greek Βηθανία (Bethania), which itself is likely of Aramaic or Hebrew origin, possibly meaning "house...

Billie is a unisex given name of primarily English usage, currently more common for girls. It is a spelling variant of Billy, which itself functions as a diminutive of Bill and a feminine form of William. In some cases i...

Braiden is a modern English given name and surname, functioning primarily as a variant of Braden. Like many contemporary names ending in the "-ayden" sound popularized in late 20th-century America, Braiden belongs to a c...

Brandon is a masculine given name that originated as a transferred use of an English surname. The surname itself was derived from a place name, combining the Old English elements brōm, meaning "broom" or "gorse," and dūn...

Butch is an English masculine nickname derived from the slang word butch, meaning "manly" or "masculine," which itself originates from the word butcher. Originally a term of endearment or a descriptive moniker, it was li...

Byron is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from a surname that originally referred to a place name meaning "place of the cow sheds" in Old English. The surname itself is locative, indicating someone who l...

Caitlyn is a feminine given name of Irish origin. It is a variant of Caitlin, which is the Anglicized form of the Irish name Caitlín. Caitlín itself derives from the Old French name Cateline, a form of the ancient Greek...

Cameron is a given name of Scottish origin, derived from the Scottish surname Cameron. The surname itself comes from the Gaelic elements cam meaning "crooked" and sròn meaning "nose", thus the literal meaning is "crooked...

Candy is a diminutive of Candace, also influenced by the English word candy. As a given name, Candy emerged as an affectionate, informal variant of Candace, which itself derives from the hereditary title of the queens of...

Carla is a feminine given name used widely across linguistic and cultural boundaries. It serves as the feminine form of Carlo, Carlos, or Carl—masculine names are ultimately derived from Charles. Its popularity spans mul...

Carmen is a feminine given name derived from a medieval Spanish form of Carmel, which itself originates from the Hebrew Karmel meaning "garden" or "orchard." The name entered Christian usage through the Marian devotional...

Cathie is a diminutive of Catherine, itself a French form of Katherine. The name ultimately traces back to the Greek Αἰκατερίνη (Aikaterine), whose etymology is debated. Possible origins include the Greek ἑκάτερος (hekat...

Charity is an English feminine given name derived directly from the English word charity, which comes from Late Latin caritas meaning "generous love", itself from Latin carus "dear, beloved". The Latin form Caritas was u...

Charlie is a unisex given name in English-speaking countries, commonly used as a diminutive or feminine form of Charles. While traditionally masculine, Charlie has gained widespread popularity for all genders, often serv...

Charlotte is a French feminine given name, a diminutive form of Charles. It means "free man" or "petite" and dates back to at least the 14th century. The name was introduced to Britain in the 17th century and gained prom...

Christian is a masculine given name derived from the medieval Latin name Christianus, meaning "a Christian" (see Christos 1 for further etymology). The name ultimately traces back to the Koine Greek title Christós (Χριστ...

Christine is a feminine given name of Greek origin, derived from Christina, which ultimately comes from the Greek word christos meaning “anointed one,” referring to Christ. As such, the name is often interpreted as “foll...

Corine is a feminine given name used primarily in Dutch and French contexts. In Dutch, it is a form of Corinne, while in French it serves as a variant of the same name. The name is ultimately linked to Corinna, the Latin...

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...

Craig is a masculine given name of Scottish, Irish, and Welsh origin. The name ultimately derives from the Celtic languages, originating from the Scottish Gaelic word creag, meaning "crag, rocks, outcrop".EtymologyThe na...

Cyrus is the Latinized form of the Greek Κῦρος (Kyros), derived from the Old Persian name 𐎤𐎢𐎽𐎢𐏁 (Kuruš). The etymology is uncertain, with possible meanings including "young", "humiliator (of the enemy)", or even related...

Dana 2 is an English given name derived from a surname of uncertain origin. Unlike the more common feminine name Dana, which has Celtic or Hebrew roots, this specific iteration owes its popularity to admiration for Ameri...

David is a classic masculine name with enduring global appeal. Originating from the Hebrew name דָּוִד (Dawiḏ), it is derived from the Hebrew root דּוֹד (doḏ), meaning "beloved" or "uncle." The name is famously associate...

Derek is an English masculine given name, derived from the older English name Dederick, which was originally a Low German form of the ancient Germanic name Theodoric. The name was introduced to England from the Low Count...

Diana is a feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning "divine, goddesslike". It derives from Latin dia or diva meaning "goddess", ultimately from the Indo-European root *dyew-, also found in Zeus. The name is linked to...

Diane is the French form of Diana, also regularly used in the English-speaking world. The name has been particularly popular in France and has seen steady use in other countries, especially the United Kingdom and the Uni...

Dianna is a feminine given name that originated as a variant spelling of Diana. While the traditional form has deep historical roots, the doubled-n spelling Dianna became an alternative anglicization that gained modest u...

Dorothy is the usual English vernacular form of Dorothea, derived from the Greek name Δωροθέα (Dōrothéa), meaning "gift of god" — from δῶρον (doron, "gift") and θεός (theos, "god"). The name has been in use in English si...

Ed is a masculine given name, predominantly used in English and Dutch. As a common short form (hypocorism) of Edward, Edmund, and other names beginning with Ed, it carries the meanings attached to those longer forms, mos...

Einar is a Scandinavian male given name originating from the Old Norse name Einarr, composed of the elements einn meaning "one, alone" and herr meaning "army, warrior." Thus, the name can be interpreted as "lone warrior"...

Elagabalus is the Latinized name of a Syrian sun god and, posthumously, of a Roman emperor of the 3rd century. The name derives from Arabic Ilāh ("god") and jabal ("mountain"), reflecting the deity's association with a s...

EtymologyElizabeth is a feminine given name originating from the Greek form Ἐλισάβετ (Elisabet), which itself derives from the Hebrew name אֱלִישֶׁבַע (ʾElishevaʿ), meaning "my God is an oath." The name is composed of tw...

Ellen is a medieval English form of Helen, which itself derives from the Greek name Ἑλένη (Helene). The meaning of Helen is debated; it is often interpreted as “torch” or “corposant” from Greek ἑλένη, or related to σελήν...

Elliot is a personal name of English origin that can serve as both a given name and a surname. It is derived from the surname Elliott, which itself originated as a variant of the medieval name Elias, a form of Elijah. Ul...