Names Categorized "US Episcopal bishops"

Abiel is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is my father" from the elements ʾav (father) and ʾel (God). It appears in the Old Testament as the name of the grandfather of King Saul (1 Samuel 9:1), as we...

Adrián is the Spanish, Hungarian, and Slovak form of the Latin name Hadrian, which derives from the Roman cognomen Hadrianus, meaning "from Hadria." Hadria was the name of two Roman settlements: one in northern Italy (mo...

Etymology and OriginsAlonzo is a variant of Alonso, the Spanish form of Alfonso, which itself derives from Latin Alphonsus. The ultimate root is the Visigothic name *Aþalafuns, meaning “noble and ready” from Gothic eleme...

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...

Archie is a given name, almost exclusively masculine, and a diminutive of Archibald. It has been in use as an independent name in the Anglosphere since the 19th century, rising in popularity particularly in the 21st cent...

Artemio is the Italian and Spanish form of Artemios, a name derived from Artemis, the ancient Greek goddess of the hunt, the wilderness, and the moon. The etymology of Artemis itself is uncertain, possibly related to Gre...

Bartel is a Dutch short form of Bartholomeus, the Dutch and Latin form of Bartholomew. As a given name, it is used primarily in the Netherlands and among Dutch-speaking communities. Bartel is also a surname with notable...

Benito is the Spanish contracted form of Benedicto, which itself derives from the Late Latin name Benedictus, meaning "blessed." The name gained popularity in Spanish- and Italian-speaking regions through veneration of S...

Bennett is a medieval form of Benedict. This was the more common spelling in England until the 18th century. Modern use of the name is probably also influenced by the common surname Bennett, itself a derivative of the me...

Beverley is an English feminine given name, a variant of Beverly, which itself originated as a surname before becoming a given name. The surname Beverly is derived from the estate and town name Beverley in the East Ridin...

Boyd is a given name of Scottish origin, derived from a surname that likely traces its roots to the island of Bute, known as Bód in Gaelic. This etymology ties the name to the scenic Hebridean island, and the surname its...

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...

Etymology and Historical RootsCarlton is an English masculine given name that serves as a variant of Charlton. The name Charlton itself derives from a surname originating from several Old English place names meaning 'set...

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...

Channing is a unisex first name of English origin, derived from a surname with uncertain etymology. It is used primarily in English-speaking countries and has gained some popularity as a given name, particularly in the U...

Chauncey is a given name derived from a Norman surname of uncertain etymology. The surname itself originated from a place name in France, possibly from the commune Chaource in Champagne, or from the Old French word chanc...

Cicero is a Roman cognomen derived from the Latin word cicer, meaning "chickpea". It originally served as a family name in ancient Rome, but it is now widely recognized as the name of Marcus Tullius Cicero, the renowned...

Clarence is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from the Latin title Clarensis, which was used for members of the British royal family associated with the Dukedom of Clarence. The title itself comes from th...

Clifton is an English masculine given name derived from a surname that itself originated as a place name. The place name Clifton is composed of Old English elements clif 'cliff, bank, slope' and tūn 'enclosure, settlemen...

Clinton is an English given name derived from a surname of toponymic origin. The surname itself traces back to several English place names, particularly Glinton in Cambridgeshire and Glympton in Oxfordshire. The meaning...

Creighton is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from a Scottish and Irish habitational surname. The surname itself originates from the barony of Crichton in Midlothian, Scotland, and is composed of the Gae...

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...

Deon is a given name predominantly used in English-speaking and African American communities. It is a variant of Dion, which itself derives from the Greek name Dionysios, meaning "of Zeus," from the element Dios (genitiv...

Douglass is a variant spelling of the Scottish surname and given name Douglas, used predominantly in English-speaking countries. The name originates from the Scottish surname, which itself derives from the name of a town...

Dudley is an English masculine given name derived from a surname, which in turn originates from a place name meaning "Dudda's clearing" in Old English. The surname was borne by a British noble family.EtymologyThe nam...

Edwin is a masculine given name of Old English origin, meaning "rich friend" — derived from the elements ead "wealth, fortune" and wine "friend". This etymological sense has been carried through its linguistic relatives,...

EtymologyEfraín is the Spanish form of the Hebrew name Ephraim, which comes from the Hebrew root meaning "fruitful". In the Old Testament, Ephraim was the second son of Joseph and Asenath, and the founder of one of the t...

Ethelbert is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from the Middle English form of Æþelbeorht. It ultimately traces back to the Germanic elements adal meaning "noble" and beraht meaning "bright," thus conveyi...

Fraser is a male given name of Scottish origin, derived from the Scottish surname Fraser. The surname itself is thought to be of Norman French origin, possibly from de Fresel, though it does not correspond to any known p...

Frederic is the Catalan and Occitan form of Frederik, which in turn derives from the Old German name Frederick, meaning "peaceful ruler." This name is composed of the elements fridu ("peace") and rih ("ruler, king"). Ety...

Gayle is a variant spelling of Gail, which itself originated as a short form of Abigail. While the spelling with a 'y' adds a distinct visual identity, the name ultimately traces its roots to the Hebrew name ʾAviḡayil, m...

Geralyn is a modern English feminine name that combines a variant form of Geraldine or Jerry with the popular feminine suffix lyn. This suffix, derived from names like Lynn and Evelyn, gained widespread use in the 20th c...

Gethin is a Welsh masculine given name. It may be derived from the Welsh word gethin, meaning "dark-skinned, swarthy", describing a person with dark complexion or hair. In other cases, it could function as a familiar for...

Gillespie is an anglicized form of the Scottish Gaelic name Gilleasbuig (or its variant Gilleasbaig), which means "servant of the bishop". The name is composed of the Gaelic elements gille "servant" and easbuig "bishop"...

Glenda is a modern feminine given name of English origin. It is most commonly regarded as a feminine form of Glenn, created by combining the name Glenn with the suffix da (derived from names such as Linda and Wanda). How...

Gottlieb is a German given name meaning "God's love" or "beloved of God." It is the German form of the Old German name Goteleib, which is composed of the elements got "god" and liob "dear, beloved." This name was origina...

Granville is an English given name, derived from a surname of Norman origin. The surname itself traces back to the place name Grainville in Normandy, France. The name reflects the Norman influence on English naming pract...

Griselda, also spelled Grizelda, is a feminine given name of Germanic origins that is used in English, Spanish, Italian, and other languages. The name is likely derived from the Proto-Germanic elements *grīsaz, meaning "...

Hamilton is a masculine first name derived from a Scottish and English surname. The surname itself originates from a place name in Leicestershire, England (the village of Hamilton, which no longer exists), and is compose...

Haywood is a masculine given name derived from an English surname, which itself originated as a place name. The meaning of the surname components comes from Old English: ġehæg meaning “fence, enclosure” and wudu meaning...

Hector is a masculine given name used in English, French, Greek, and in the context of the Arthurian Cycle. It is the Latinized form of the Greek name Ἕκτωρ (Hektor), which is derived from the Greek word ἕκτωρ (hektor),...

Herman is a masculine given name with ancient Germanic origins, meaning "army man". It is derived from the Old German elements heri ("army") and man ("person, man"). The name was first recorded in the 8th century in the...

Hiram is a biblical given name with a rich Phoenician and Hebrew origin. The name derives from the Phoenician element meaning "exalted brother," and it is notably associated with a king of Tyre mentioned in the Old Testa...

Horace is the English and French form of the Roman family name Horatius, and the name by which the poet Quintus Horatius Flaccus is commonly known in those languages. Used since the Renaissance in honor of the poet, the...

Horatio is an English given name, an Italianate form of the ancient Roman Horatius, derived from the Roman gens (clan) Horatia. The name first appeared in England in 1565, during the Tudor era when Italian Renaissance in...

Howard is a masculine given name derived from an English surname. The surname itself has several possible origins: it may stem from the Anglo-Norman given name Huard, which in turn comes from the Germanic name Hughard; f...

Hudson is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from the English surname meaning "son of Hudde." Hudde itself is a medieval diminutive of Hugh or possibly Richard. The surname Hudson was primarily a patronymi...

Hunter is an English given name derived from an occupational surname for a person who hunts. The surname originated from the Old English word hunta, meaning "hunter." As a first name, Hunter has been used primarily in En...

Irving is a masculine given name of Scottish origin, derived from the surname Irving, a variant of Irvine which comes from the town of Irvine in North Ayrshire. The town is named after the River Irvine, whose name is tho...

Junius is a Latin family name (Latin: Iūnius) with origins that reach back to ancient Rome. It is derived from the name of the Roman goddess Juno, queen of the gods, combined with the common adjectival suffix -ius, givin...

Lani is a Hawaiian given name meaning "sky, heaven, royal, majesty" in the Hawaiian language. As a unisex name (though more common for females, especially in the United States), it derives directly from the Hawaiian word...

Leigh is an English unisex given name and surname, derived from a variant of the surname and given name Lee. The name ultimately originates from the Old English element leah, meaning "clearing" or "meadow". Over time, Le...

Etymology and OriginLeighton is a given name derived from an English surname, itself originating from a place name in Old English. The surname comes from the name of towns meaning "town with a leek garden" (or possibly "...

Lemuel is a Hebrew name found in the Old Testament and in the Book of Mormon, and is also the name of a character in Jonathan Swift's novel Gulliver's Travels. It means "for God" or "devoted to God" in Hebrew, derived fr...

Lennon is a given name of English origin, derived from an Irish surname anglicized as Lennon. The surname itself comes from the Irish byname Leannán, meaning "lover." As a first name, its usage gained prominence primaril...

Leonidas is a masculine given name of Ancient Greek origin. It derives from the Greek words λέων (leon) meaning "lion" and the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides), collectively meaning "lion's son" or "descendant of a lion". H...

Levi is a male given name of Hebrew origin, meaning possibly "joined, attached" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament, Levi was the third son of Jacob and Leah, and the ancestor of the Israelite tribe of Levi, known as the Lev...

Logan is a unisex given name of Scottish origin, originally derived from a surname that itself came from a place name in Ayrshire, Scotland. The place name is thought to refer to a location near Auchinleck, and its etymo...

Mariann is a female given name used primarily in Hungary and Scandinavia, where it serves as a variant of Marianne. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew Maryam (Miriam), through the Greek Mariam and Latin Maria, c...

Melchor is the Spanish form of Melchior, one of the three Magi (wise men or kings) who, according to Christian tradition, visited the infant Jesus. The name Melchior is believed to derive from Hebrew roots: מֶלֶךְ (meleḵ...