Names Categorized "The Waltons characters"

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...

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...

Anson is an English given name and surname, originating as a patronymic meaning "son of Agnes." The name Agnes itself derives from the Greek hagnos (ἁγνός), meaning "chaste," and was Latinized as Agnes. Saint Agnes, a vi...

Antoinette is a French feminine name, functioning as a diminutive of Antoine, the French form of Anthony. The addition of the suffix -ette conveys smallness or endearment, a common feature in French diminutives. Etymolog...

Ben is a masculine given name used in Dutch, English, and German. It is predominantly a short form of Benjamin, Benedict, and other names beginning with Ben. In Dutch, it can also be an abbreviation for Bernhard.Etymolog...

Benjamin is a masculine given name derived from the Hebrew בִּנְיָמִין (Binyamin), meaning "son of the south" or "son of the right hand." The name combines the elements ben ("son") and yamin ("right hand, south"). In the...

Bob is a male given name primarily used in English and Dutch, functioning as a short form of Robert. The name originated from the Medieval English habit of forming rhyming nicknames: just as Richard became Hick or Dick a...

Boone is an English masculine given name, derived from an English surname with two possible origins — either from the Old French bon meaning "good" or as a toponymic surname from the town of Bohon in France. The name gai...

Chad is an English masculine given name derived from the Old English name Ceadda, which is of unknown meaning. It may be based on the Old Welsh element cat meaning "battle." The name was borne by a 7th-century English sa...

Cindy is a feminine given name that originated as a diminutive (or hypocorism) of Cynthia or Lucinda; it has also been used as a pet form of Cinderella. While long a nickname, it has commonly been used as a standalone na...

Corinne is a French feminine given name, derived from the Corinna, itself a Latinized form of the Greek name Κόριννα (Korinna). The Greek name is ultimately derived from the word κόρη (kore), meaning "maiden". The name g...

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...

Dave is a masculine given name, predominantly used in English-speaking countries, and most commonly functions as a short form of David. Its widespread use as an independent given name dates back to at least the 20th cent...

Drew is a short form of Andrew, used as both a masculine and feminine given name. As a unisex given name, it is often a diminutive of Andrew, but in rare cases it can also be a standalone name of Irish origin, derived fr...

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...

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...

Emily is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from the Roman family name Aemilius, making it the feminine form of Emil. The name ultimately comes from the Latin word aemulus, meaning "rival" or "striving to e...

Erin is a feminine given name derived from the Hiberno-English word for Éireann, the genitive case of the Irish Gaelic name for Ireland, Éire. It is an Anglicized form that has become a popular first name, particularly i...

Esther is a feminine given name with a rich biblical and cultural history. The name is of uncertain etymology, possibly derived from the Persian word setareh meaning "star," or alternatively from the name of the ancient...

Ethel is a feminine given name derived from the Old English element æðele meaning "noble". Originally used as a short form of names beginning with this element, such as Ethelred or Ethelburga, it emerged as an independen...

Etymology and Origin Eula is a feminine given name of English origin, typically used as a short form of Eulalia. The name Eulalia itself derives from the Greek word εὔλαλος (eulalos), meaning "sweetly-speaking," which is...

Eustace is an English given name that ultimately derives from two Greek names, Eustachius and Eustathius, which became conflated in post-classical usage. The Greek Εὔσταχυς (Eústachys) means "fruitful" or "abundant in gr...

Florence is a feminine given name of both English and French origin, derived from the Latin Florentius or its feminine counterpart Florentia, which themselves come from the word florens, meaning “prosperous, flourishing....

Flossie is a diminutive of the female given name Florence and occasionally of Flora. As a variant of Florence, Flossie inherits the meaning of its root: the Latin Florentius and feminine Florentia, derived from florens (...

Frances is an English feminine given name, the feminine form of Francis. The distinction between Francis as the masculine form and Frances as the feminine did not arise until the 17th century; prior to that, Francis was...

Graham is a given name transferred from a Scottish surname. The surname itself originated as an Anglo-French form of the English place name Grantham in Lincolnshire. Recorded in the Domesday Book as Grantham, Grandham, G...

Holly is a given name derived from the English word for the holly tree, a genus of evergreen plants with distinctive spiny leaves and red berries. The name originates from the Old English word holen, which refers to the...

Ike is a mostly masculine given name and nickname, most commonly used as a diminutive of Isaac. The name Ike gained particular prominence as the nickname of Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States (...

Isaac is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, borne by one of the three patriarchs of the Israelites. The name derives from the Hebrew Yitsḥaq, meaning "he will laugh" or "he will rejoice," from the root tsaḥaq meani...

EtymologyJames is an English given name that ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Jacob (Ya'akov). The name evolved through the Late Latin Iacomus, a variant of the Biblical Latin Iacobus, and then into Old French as...

Janet is a feminine given name that originated as a medieval diminutive of Jane. Jane itself is the medieval English form of Jehanne, the Old French feminine form of Iohannes, ultimately derived from John, meaning "God i...

Jason is a masculine given name with deep roots in Greek mythology and modest biblical presence, ultimately derived from the Greek name Ἰάσων (Iason), meaning "healer" and related to the verb ἰάομαι (iaomai) "to heal." T...

Jefferson is a given name derived from the English surname Jefferson, which itself means "son of Jeffrey". The surname originated as a patronymic, indicating descent from a father named Jeffrey. As a first name, Jefferso...

Jeffrey is a common English given name and a medieval variant of Geoffrey. In America, Jeffrey has been more common than Geoffrey, though this is not true in Britain, where Geoffrey remains the preferred spelling. The na...

Jim is a common English masculine given name, primarily serving as a medieval diminutive of James. While historically a nickname, Jim has become an independent name in its own right, particularly in English-speaking coun...

John is a very common male name in the English language, ultimately of Hebrew origin. It is the English form of Iohannes, the Latin form of the Greek name Ἰωάννης (Ioannes), itself derived from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (...

Liv is a charming short form of Olivia, typically used in English-speaking countries. As a diminutive, Liv shares all the rich heritage of its parent name while offering a more concise and modern alternative. Etymology a...

Loretta is a feminine given name of Italian origin, popularized in the United States in the 1930s. The name is a diminutive form of Lauretta or a variant of Loreto, or it may be a shortened form of names beginning with L...

Mamie is a feminine given name of English origin, commonly used as a diminutive of Mary or Margaret. It emerged in the 19th century as a casual, affectionate nickname, often used by family and close friends. Etymology an...

Marcia is a feminine given name of Roman origin, representing the female form of the ancient Roman family name Marcius. The name is derived from Latin, meaning "dedicated to Mars" (the Roman god of war), as it ultimately...

Marmaduke is a traditionally English given name, most commonly associated with the Yorkshire region of Britain. Its origins are believed to trace back to the Old Irish name Máel Máedóc, which means "disciple of Saint Máe...

Martha is a feminine given name with a rich biblical and linguistic history. Its ultimate origin lies in Aramaic, where it is derived from the word marta, meaning “the lady” or “the mistress.” This is the feminine form o...

Mary is a feminine given name, the English form of the Latin Maria, which itself comes from the New Testament Greek names Μαριάμ (Mariam) and Μαρία (Maria). These Greek forms are derived from the Hebrew name מִרְיָם (Mir...

Matthew is an English masculine given name, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning “gift of Yahweh.” It entered Greek as Ματθαῖος (Matthaios) through the New Testament, where it belonged to Matthew t...

Maude is a feminine given name and surname with roots in medieval Europe. Variant of Maud, it can be viewed as a simplified form through historical usage. Maud itself evolved from Matilda, deriving from the Germanic name...

Merle is a given name used for both boys and girls. It derives from the English word merle or the French surname Merle, both meaning "blackbird" (from Latin merula). The French cognate Merle originated as a nickname for...

Origins and Etymology Nancy is a feminine given name primarily used in English and Spanish. It originated as a medieval English diminutive of Annis, a vernacular form of the name Agnes. The phonological shift from 'Mine...

Octavia is the feminine form of the Roman family name Octavius. Derived from the Latin word octavus, meaning 'eighth,' Octavia originated as a name for girls born eighth—or in some cases, as a feminine counterpart to the...

Olivia is a feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from the word oliva meaning "olive." The name was popularized by William Shakespeare, who used it for a character in his comedy Twelfth Night (1602). In the play,...

Robert is a masculine given name of ancient Germanic origin, widely used across many languages and cultures for centuries. It derives from the Proto-Germanic *Hrōþiberhtaz, composed of the elements hruod meaning "fame, g...

Tyler is a given name that originates from an English surname, derived from the Old French tieuleor or tieulier for a tile maker or a tiler of roofs, which itself comes from the Old English word tigele meaning "tile". Th...

Yancy is a given name and surname of English origin. As a surname, it is an Americanized form of the Dutch surname Jansen, meaning "Jan 1's son". Thus, through the chain of Jansen and Jan, the name ultimately traces back...