Names Categorized "medieval"

Aalis is the Old French form of Alice, a name that has enjoyed enduring popularity across Europe. The name Aalis itself is a short form of Adelais, which ultimately derives from the Germanic name Adalheidis, composed of...

Achard is a medieval Norman form of the Germanic name Ekkehard. The name Ekkehard itself is derived from the Old German elements ekka meaning "edge, blade" and hart meaning "hard, firm, brave, hardy". Thus, Achard carrie...

Adalwin is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German elements adal meaning "noble" and wini meaning "friend." It is a cognate of the Anglo-Saxon name Æðelwine (also spelled Æthelwine), w...

Addy is a medieval English diminutive of Adam. The name Adam itself derives from the Hebrew word adam meaning "man," and is associated with the biblical first man created by God in the Book of Genesis. As a diminutive, A...

Æðelflæd is an Old English feminine name composed of the elements æðele 'noble' and flæd, possibly meaning 'beauty'. It is a variant spelling of Æthelflæd. Etymology and Linguistic Roots The first element derives from th...

Æðelstan is an Old English masculine name that combines the elements æðele 'noble' and stan 'stone', thus meaning 'noble stone'. It is closely related to the variant Æthelstan and the Modern English form Athelstan, which...

Etymology and OriginsÆthelflæd is a variant of the Old English name Æðelflæd, which is composed of the elements æðele meaning "noble" and flæd, possibly meaning "beauty." The name thus conveys a sense of noble beauty or...

Etymology and OriginAgnes is a feminine given name derived from the Greek Ἁγνή (Hagnē), meaning "“chaste”". The name was Latinized as Agnes and later adopted into various European languages, including English, French (Ag...

Ailín is an Irish masculine name that is possibly a Gaelic form of Alan 1 or Ælfwine. Its exact etymology is uncertain, but the name has historical roots in both Ireland and Scotland.Historical BearersThe name Ailín appe...

EtymologyAithbhreac is a Scottish Gaelic feminine name, the older form of Oighrig. It is derived from the intensive prefix ath- meaning "very" or "great" combined with breac meaning "speckled". This name has been Anglici...

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"....

Aldith is a Medieval English form of the Anglo-Saxon name Ealdgyð. The Old English elements eald ("old") and guð ("battle") combine to give the meaning "old battle," reflecting a common Germanic tradition of compound nam...

Aldous ( AWL-dəs) is a masculine given name of English origin. It is probably a diminutive of Old English names beginning with the element eald meaning "old". The name has been used in England since the Middle Ages, espe...

Aldreda is a variant form of Etheldred, which itself is the Middle English development of the Old English name Æðelþryð. This name is composed of the elements æðele meaning "noble" and þryþ meaning "strength," giving it...

Aldwin is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old German elements alt "old" and wini "friend". It is a cognate of Old English Ealdwine, which combines the elements eald ("old") and wine ("friend")...

Aline is a feminine given name used in English, French, and Portuguese. It originated as a medieval short form of Adeline, which itself derives from the Old High German name Adelina, composed of the element adal meaning...

Alison is a female given name of English and French origin, traditionally used in English- and French-speaking countries. It is a Norman French diminutive of Aalis, which is itself a short form of Adelaide via Alice. Des...

Alix is a medieval French variant of the name Alice, derived from the Old French Aalis, a short form of Adelais, which itself comes from the Germanic Adalheidis (see Adelaide). Although primarily feminine, Alix has occas...

Amabel is a female given name of medieval English origin, derived from the Late Latin name Amabilis, which means "lovable." It is a feminine form that was commonly used in the Middle Ages, particularly in England, before...

Etymology and OriginAmadis is a masculine given name of literary origin, derived from the medieval chivalric romance Amadís de Gaula. The name is likely an Old Spanish form of Amadeus, a Latin name meaning "love of God"...

Amé is a medieval French masculine given name, serving as the Old French form of Aimé. Dating back to the Middle Ages, this name directly evolved from the Latin Amatus, meaning "beloved" or "loved one." Its feminine coun...

Amice is a Medieval English feminine name derived from the Latin amicus, meaning "friend". It was a popular given name during the Middle Ages, particularly in England, though it has since fallen out of common use and is...

EtymologyAmphelise is a Medieval English female name of uncertain meaning. It is first recorded in the 12th century in the Latinized form Amphelisia as well as in the vernacular variant Anflis. The name's origins remain...

Annabel is a feminine given name used in Dutch and English, originating as a variant of Amabel. Although it may appear to be a combination of Anna and the French word belle (meaning "beautiful"), the name's spelling was...

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...

Annora is a medieval English variant of Honora, which itself derives from the Latin word for "honour" (honor). This feminine name emerged in the Middle Ages, reflecting the popularity of virtue names in medieval England,...

Arabella is a feminine given name of Scottish origin, most likely a medieval variant of Annabel. The name has long been associated with the Latin word orabilis, meaning "invokable" or "yielding to prayer," and historical...

Athelstan is a modern revival of the Old English name Æðelstan. In use since the 19th century, the name carries the weight of early medieval English history. It is predominantly a masculine name used in English-speaking...

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...

Avice is a feminine given name and is considered a variant of Avis. Avis itself is thought to be a Latinized form of the Germanic name Aveza, derived from the element awi of unknown meaning. Introduced to England by the...

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...

Axel is a Scandinavian, German, French, and Dutch masculine given name. The name is a medieval Danish form of Absalom, the biblical figure. It also has origins in Old Norse elements.EtymologyThe name Axel likely derives...

Aymeri is the Old French form of Aimeric, a name originating from the Germanic Heimirich, which ultimately derives from the elements for “home” and “ruler.” In medieval French poetry, Aymeri is immortalized as the hero o...

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...

Bate is a medieval English diminutive of Bartholomew, an ancient name of Aramaic origin meaning "son of Talmai." During the Middle Ages, Bartholomew was a popular name in England due to veneration of Saint Bartholomew, o...

Bonaccorso is a medieval Italian given name, still used today as both a first name and a surname. Its etymology combines bono (or buon) meaning "good" with accorso, a past participle meaning "haste, rush, help" (literall...

Borivojĭ is a reconstructed Proto-Slavic form of the name Bořivoj, from which several modern Slavic names derive. The name is composed of two Proto-Slavic elements: bor-, from borti meaning "battle" or "fight", and vojĭ...

Brian is a masculine given name of Irish and Breton origin, whose precise etymology remains uncertain. It is possibly derived from the Old Celtic root *brixs, meaning "hill, high" (related to Old Irish brií), or from *br...

Caiside is an Irish given name derived from a byname meaning "curly haired", from Irish cas "twisted, curly". It is historically a surname, anglicized as Cassidy. The modern use as a first name in Ireland is uncommon but...

Cassandra is a feminine given name of Greek origin, most famously borne by a Trojan princess in Greek mythology. The name derives from the Greek Kassandra (Κασσάνδρα), which is generally interpreted as meaning "to excel,...

Cecily is the English form of Cecilia, a name that has been in use since the Middle Ages. It was the usual English spelling of Cecilia during that period, favored over the Latinized form until the 18th century.EtymologyT...

Ceridwen is a name of Welsh origin, derived from the legendary sorceress of medieval Welsh tradition. The name possibly comes from cyrrid meaning "bent, crooked" (a derivative of Old Welsh cwrr "corner") combined with be...

Etymology and MeaningChaim (also romanized as Chayim, Hayim, Haim, and other variants) is a Hebrew masculine name derived from the word chayim (Hebrew: חַיִּים), meaning "life." The name has been used since medieval time...

Chayim is a Hebrew name meaning "life," representing an alternate transcription of the Hebrew word חַיִּים (chayim). In Hebrew usage, the word chayim itself is plural in form but singular in meaning, evoking the vitality...

Chayyim is a Hebrew given name, an alternate transcription of the Hebrew חַיִּים (Chaiyim), sharing the same meaning and origin as Chaim. The name is derived from the Hebrew word chayim, meaning "life". Its first usage d...

Christabel is a feminine given name of English origin, formed by combining the name Christina with the suffix bel (inspired by Latin bella, meaning "beautiful"). The name thus carries the overall meaning of "beautiful Ch...

Cicely is a medieval variant of Cecily, the English form of Cecilia, ultimately derived from the Roman family name Caecilius, which comes from Latin caecus meaning "blind." The name was popular in medieval England thanks...

Clara is a feminine given name of Late Latin origin, ultimately derived from the masculine name Clarus, meaning "clear, bright, famous." The name carries a connotation of luminosity and renown, originating from the Latin...

Clare is a given name, the medieval English form of Clara. Derived from the Latin *clārus* meaning "bright, clear, famous," it shares its root with the masculine Clair (traditionally male) and the more common modern Fren...

Clarice is a feminine given name that originated as a medieval vernacular form of the Late Latin name Claritia, itself a derivative of Clara. The root Clara comes from the Latin clarus, meaning "clear, bright, famous" an...

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...

Colin is an English given name with a rich medieval pedigree, now regarded as an independent name in its own right. Historically, it originated as a medieval diminutive of Col, itself a short form of Nicholas. This layer...

Constance is a feminine given name of medieval origin, introduced to England by the Normans. It is derived from the Late Latin name Constantia, which itself is a feminine form of Constantius, ultimately from Constans, a...

Cressida (an Anglicization of the name Criseida) is a literary name best known for the faithless lover of Troilus in medieval and Renaissance retellings of the Trojan War. The name was introduced to English audiences by...

Crispian is a medieval English variant of the name Crispin. Like its counterpart, Crispian ultimately derives from the Roman cognomen Crispinus, itself a derivative of Crispus, meaning 'curly-haired' in Latin. The name g...

Crispin is an English masculine given name, derived from the Roman cognomen Crispinus, which itself originated from the name Crispus. The name is most famously associated with the 3rd-century Christian saint Crispin, who...

Cynbel is a masculine name of medieval Welsh origin whose meaning remains uncertain. It is a compound name consisting of two Old Welsh elements: cyn, meaning 'chief' or 'first,' and bel, which may mean 'war' or 'battle,'...

Daw is a medieval diminutive of David, derived from the common practice of shortening longer names in medieval England. While perfectly recorded today as a given name, it originated as an everyday nickname and later evol...

Dick was originally a medieval diminutive of Richard in English. The striking change from the initial R to D is thought to have resulted from the way English speakers perceived the trilled Norman R. Over centuries, the n...

Dobrogost is a traditional masculine given name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Poland. It is a theophoric composition formed from the Proto-Slavic roots dobrŭ meaning "good" or "kind," and gostĭ meaning "guest" or "...