Names Categorized "math"

Ada is a feminine given name that originated as a short form of Germanic names beginning with the element adal meaning "noble," such as Adelaide or Adelina.The name has a long history of use across Europe. A 7th-century...

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...

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"....

Amie is a variant spelling of Amy, a female given name meaning "beloved." While Amy is the more common form, Amie offers a distinctive alternative that has been used primarily in English-speaking countries, especially th...

Angie is a diminutive of Angela and other names beginning with Ang, such as Angelina, Angus, or Angelo. Its usage as a standalone given name in English-speaking countries was notably boosted by the 1973 Rolling Stones so...

Etymology and Meaning Archimedes is a name of Ancient Greek origin, derived from the elements ἀρχός (archos) meaning "master" and μήδεα (medea) meaning "plans, counsel, cunning". Thus, the name has been interpreted as "m...

EtymologyArlie is a diminutive of Arline and other names beginning with Arl. The name Arline is of unknown meaning, possibly invented by Michael William Balfe for the main character in his opera The Bohemian Girl (1843)....

Beryl is a feminine given name derived from the English word for the clear or pale green precious stone, ultimately from Sanskrit. The gemstone beryl ( BERR-əl) is a mineral composed of beryllium aluminium silicate, with...

Blaise is a masculine given name primarily used in French-speaking regions. It is the French form of the Roman name Blasius, which derives from the Latin blaesus meaning "lisping." The name has a long history dating back...

Carl is an English form of the Karl, itself derived from the Germanic *karlaz meaning 'free man'. It is closely related to Charles, that originated from the same root via Latin Carolus. The name has been borne by kings,...

Cathleen is a feminine given name primarily used in English and Irish contexts. It is a variant form of Kathleen, which itself is the anglicized version of the Irish Caitlín. The Irish name Caitlín ultimately derives fro...

Claribel is a feminine given name used primarily in English. It is a combination of Clara, meaning "clear, bright, famous" (from Latin clarus), and the common name suffix bel, derived from Latin bella "beautiful". The na...

Clemency is a medieval variant of Clemence, ultimately derived from the Latin clemens meaning "merciful." The name can also be directly associated with the English word "clemency," which denotes mercy and leniency, espec...

Corey is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from a surname that traces back to the Old Norse personal name Kóri. The meaning of Kóri is uncertain, but it is often associated with the descriptive meaning "c...

Corinna is a feminine name with deep roots in Ancient Greek language and literature. It is the Latinized form of the Greek Κόριννα (Korinna), which derives from κόρη (kore), the Attic Greek word for "maiden." This etymol...

Daniel is a masculine given name with deep roots in Hebrew tradition, derived from the name Daniyyel (דָּנִיֵּאל), meaning "God is my judge." This etymology combines the root din (to judge) and ʾel (God), reflecting the...

Donatella is an Italian feminine given name, serving as a diminutive of Donata, itself the feminine form of Donato. The name ultimately derives from the Late Latin Donatus, meaning "given"—a name borne by several early C...

Elwin is a masculine given name of English origin, primarily used as a variant of Alvin. The name Alvin itself derives from medieval forms of several Old English names, including Ælfwine (composed of the elements ælf mea...

Elwyn is a masculine given name of English origin, primarily used as a variant of Alvin. The name Alvin itself derives from a medieval form of several Old English names, most notably Ælfwine, but also Æðelwine and Ealdwi...

Ermelinda is the Italian and Portuguese form of Ermelinde. The name is derived from the Old German elements irmin 'whole, great' and lind 'soft, flexible, tender', giving it a meaning akin to 'great tenderness' or 'unive...

Estienne is a Medieval French form of Stephen, originating from the Greek name Στέφανος (Stephanos), meaning "crown" or "wreath". This name gained widespread popularity due to Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, a...

Etta is an English given name that originated as a short form of Henrietta and other names ending with -etta, such as Antonietta. Its use as a diminutive became established in the 19th century, following a fashion for cl...

Euclid is an Ancient Greek name, best known as the name of the celebrated mathematician often called the "father of geometry." The name is derived from the Greek Εὐκλείδης (Eukleides), which combines the elements eu (mea...

Eudoxos is an Ancient Greek masculine name, most famously borne by the 4th-century BC mathematician and astronomer Eudoxos of Knidos. The name derives from the Greek word εὔδοξος (eudoxos), meaning "of good repute, honou...

Euphemia is a female given name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek verb εὐφημέω (euphemeo), meaning "to use words of good omen." This verb combines the elements εὖ (eu), meaning "good," and φημί (phemi), meaning "to...

Evangelista is an Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish given name meaning "evangelist, preacher," derived from Latin, ultimately from the Greek εὐάγγελος (euangelos) meaning "bringing good news." The name is principally insp...

Fidelia is a feminine given name derived from the Latin fidelis, meaning "faithful". It is the feminine form of Fidel, which itself comes from the Late Latin name Fidelis, a derivative of fides (faith). The name gained p...

Etymology and Origins Freda is a feminine given name that originated as a short form of names ending in -freda or -fred, such as Winifred or Alfreda. In central and eastern Europe, the name is also a short form of compou...

Gasparo is an Italian variant form of Jasper, derived ultimately from Latin Gaspar. The name is believed to come from the Biblical Hebrew word גִּזְבָּר (gizbar) meaning "treasurer", which itself originates from the Old...

Giordano is the Italian form of the name Jordan, which itself derives from the Jordan River. The river's name comes from the Hebrew Yarḏen, from yaraḏ meaning "descend" or "flow down." The name became widespread in Europ...

Godofredo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Godfrey. The name ultimately derives from the Germanic Godefrid, composed of the elements got 'god' and fridu 'peace', giving it the meaning 'peace of god'. Some etymologic...

Hamnet is a masculine diminutive of Hamo, an English name of medieval origin. It is most famously remembered as the name of William Shakespeare's only son, who died in childhood at age 11 in 1596. Shakespeare's tragedy H...

Hertha is a feminine given name of German origin. The name is a variant form of Nerthus, resulting from a transcription error in the works of the Roman historian Tacitus. In the 1st century AD, Tacitus described Nerthus,...

Hortensia is the feminine form of the Roman family name Hortensius, possibly derived from Latin hortus meaning "garden". The name shares its root with the botanical term horticulture, evoking imagery of growth and cultiv...

Hypatia is a feminine given name of Ancient Greek origin, derived from the Greek word ὕπατος (hypatos) meaning "highest, supreme". A masculine form, Hypatos, also exists. The name is famously borne by Hypatia of Alexandr...

Itala is the Italian feminine form of Italus, a name rooted in Latin and Roman mythology. Italus, whose name means "of Italy," was a legendary figure said to be the father of Romulus and Remus, the twin founders of Rome....

Jaqueline is a variant form of Jacqueline, a name commonly used in English and Portuguese-speaking countries. The spelling Jaqueline simplifies the French-derived Jacqueline by omitting the letter c, resulting in a name...

Jerrold is a masculine given name used primarily in English, conceived as a variant of Gerald, with the spelling changed under the influence of names like Jerome. Along with its close spelling variants, Jerrold shares th...

Jessamine is a female given name of English origin, derived from a variant spelling of the English word jasmine, which refers to the fragrant climbing plant used in perfumes. While the spelling "Jessamine" is less common...

Jianhong is a masculine Chinese given name composed of two elements: jiàn (建), meaning "build, establish", and hóng (宏), meaning "wide, spacious, great, vast". The name is constructed from characters that convey streng...

Joceline is a French feminine form of the name Jocelyn, ultimately derived from a Frankish masculine name with Germanic origins. The root name, recorded in various spellings such as Gautselin and Gauzlin, combines the Ge...

EtymologyKatherine is a feminine given name of Greek origin. It derives from the Greek name Αἰκατερίνη (Aikaterine), whose etymology is debated. Possible origins include an earlier Greek name Ἑκατερινη (Hekaterine) from...

Kathleen is a female given name, used in English- and Irish-language communities. Sometimes spelled Cathleen, it is an Anglicized form of Caitlín, which itself derives from the Old French Cateline, ultimately from Kather...

Laurette is a French diminutive of Laura, ultimately derived from the Latin Laurus meaning "laurel." The name evokes the laurel wreaths of ancient Rome, symbols of victory and honor, as well as the poetic and saintly ass...

Leonardo is the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of Leonard, a name of Germanic origin that derives from the elements lewon meaning "lion" and hardu meaning "brave" or "hardy." Thus, the name carries connotations of...

Lilavati is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "amusing, charming, graceful". The name carries significant cultural and historical weight, particularly in Indian mathematics and Sri Lankan royalty.Etymology and...

Malwina is the Polish form of Malvina, a name that was invented by the 18th-century Scottish poet James Macpherson for a character in his Ossian poems. Malvina is derived from the Scottish Gaelic elements mala meaning "b...

María del Carmen is a Spanish feminine compound name combining María and Carmen, meaning "Mary of Mount Carmel" — a devotional title of the Virgin Mary. The name references the Catholic title Nuestra Señora del Carmen (O...

Marlyn is a variant of the feminine name Marilyn or the masculine name Marlin. Its use as a given name, particularly in English-speaking countries, blends the widespread influence of Marilyn with occasional masculine ass...

Maryam is the Arabic, Indonesian, Persian, Urdu, and Tatar form of the biblical name Mary, itself derived from the Latin Maria and Greek Mariam, which ultimately come from the Hebrew Miryam. This name appears prominently...

Maura is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Máire, the Irish version of Mary. It also has been associated with the Irish word mór meaning "great." This name has been used in both English-speaking countries and Ireland....

Mayme is a female given name of English origin, considered a variant of Mamie. Mamie itself is a diminutive of Mary or Margaret, making Mayme a derivative of these classic names through a diminutive chain. The name Mayme...

Melba is a female given name that originated in the late 19th century as a tribute to the Australian opera singer Nellie Melba (1861–1931). It is derived from her stage name, which she adopted in honor of her birthplace,...

Merrilyn is a feminine given name, a variant of Marilyn. The name Marilyn itself is a combination of Mary and the common name suffix lyn. It was very rare before the 20th century but gained popularity through stage star...

Muhammad (Arabic: مُحَمَّد) is a masculine name of immense significance in the Islamic world, derived from the Arabic root ḥamida, meaning "to praise." The name thus carries the meaning "praised, commendable." It is most...

Nanny is an English feminine given name, most commonly used as a diminutive of Anne. The nickname arose from the common English practice of forming pet forms of names by adding a "-y" or "-ie" suffix to the first syllabl...

Nelli is a feminine given name used in Finnish, Hungarian, Russian, and Ukrainian. It is a form of Nellie, which itself originated as a diminutive of names such as Eleanor, Ellen, and Helen. Etymology The chain of develo...

Osborne is an English masculine given name derived from a surname, itself a variant of Osborn. The name ultimately traces back to the Old English elements os “god” and beorn “warrior, man.” During the Anglo-Saxon period,...

Taylor is an English surname and given name occupational in origin, deriving from the Norman French word tailleur (meaning "tailor"), which in turn comes from Latin taliare "to cut". The name spread in England after the...