Names Categorized "poets"

Achim is a German short form of Joachim. The name Joachim itself is a contraction of the Biblical names Jehoiachin and Jehoiakim, both of Hebrew origin. While Achim is primarily used in Germany, it shares roots with vari...

Adalbert is a German masculine given name of Germanic origin. It is an Old German form of Albert, derived from the elements adal ('noble') and beraht ('bright'), thus meaning 'noble bright' or 'noble shining'.Etymology a...

Adalberto is the Romance version of the Latinized form Albertus of the Germanic name Adalbert. It is used in Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish. The name derives from the Old German elements athala meaning "noble" and bert...

Adelaida is the Spanish form of Adelaide. The name ultimately derives from the Germanic Adalheidis, composed of the elements adal "noble" and heit "kind, sort, type", giving it the meaning "nobleness, nobility".Etymology...

Adele is a feminine given name used in English, German, and Italian, derived as a form of Adela. Adela itself originates from the Germanic element adal, meaning "noble." The name Adele has been borne by several notable f...

Adelia is an elaborated form of Adela, a name with deep roots in Germanic nobility. The name Adela itself originated as a short form of names beginning with the Old German element adal meaning "noble" (from Proto-Germani...

Agripina is the Spanish form of Agrippina, a feminine derivative of Agrippa. The Roman cognomen Agrippa may be composed of Greek elements ἄγριος (agrios) meaning "wild" and ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse," or alternativel...

Aifric is an Irish feminine name with deep historical roots. It is derived from the Old Irish name Affraic, which may ultimately come from Afraicc, the Old Irish name for the continent of Africa (see Africa). Alternative...

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...

Akiko is a feminine Japanese given name, composed of the element aki and the suffix -ko. The aki element can be written with various kanji, most commonly 晶 meaning "clear, crystal", 明 meaning "bright, light, clear", or...

Alberto is the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of Albert. It derives from the Germanic name Adalbert, composed of the elements adal meaning "noble" and beraht meaning "bright," giving the overall meaning "noble and...

Alcaeus is the Latinized form of the Greek name Ἀλκαῖος (Alkaios), meaning "strong", derived from the Greek element alkē (ἀλκή) meaning "strength, prowess". This name is most famously associated with the lyric poet Alcae...

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 "...

Alexis is a given name of Greek origin meaning "helper" or "defender," derived from the Greek verb ἀλέξειν (alexein) meaning "to defend" or "to help". The name comes from the Ancient Greek Ἄλεξις (Alexis), which itself i...

Alfonsina is the Italian feminine form of Alfonso, a name with deep roots in medieval Iberian and Gothic history. The masculine base, Alfonso, derives from the Latinized version of the Visigothic name *Aþalafuns, compose...

Alfred is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from the Old English name Ælfræd, which combines the elements ælf ("elf") and ræd ("counsel, advice")—thus meaning "elf counsel." The name is a rare survival fr...

Alissa is an English feminine given name, considered a variant of Alyssa. The name is part of a larger family that traces back to the Old French Aalis, a short form of Adelais, which itself derives from the Germanic name...

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...

Alta is a feminine given name and occasional nickname. Its origins are debated, but it is likely derived from Latin altus or Italian/Spanish alto, meaning "high".The name Alta may have emerged as a descriptor for someone...

Alysia is an English feminine given name, serving as a variant of Alicia. The name ultimately traces back through Alica and Alice to the Old French name Aalis, a short form of Adelais, itself from the Germanic name Adalh...

Amable is a French given name derived from the Late Latin name Amabilis, meaning "lovable." The name carries a sense of endearment and affection, reflecting its Latin root amabilis (from amare, "to love").Etymology and H...

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...

Ámbar is a Spanish feminine given name, a cognate of the English name Amber. It derives directly from the Spanish word ámbar, meaning "amber," which refers both to the fossilized tree resin used as a gemstone and to the...

Andrée is a French feminine form of Andrew. The name Andrew ultimately derives from the Greek Andreas, itself from andreios meaning "manly" or "masculine," with the root element aner meaning "man." In the New Testament,...

Aneirin is an early medieval Brythonic war poet who lived during the 6th century. The name comes from the Old Welsh Neirin, possibly derived from the Latin name Honorius, which means “honour, esteem, dignity.” Over time,...

Angilbert is a variant of Engelbert, an Old German name. The root name likely combines the tribal name Angil (referring to the Angles) or the element engil meaning "angel" with beraht meaning "bright".EtymologyAngilbert...

Etymology and OriginsAniela is the Polish form of the name Angela. Like its cognates across European languages, Aniela ultimately derives from the Latin Angelus, which comes from the Greek ἄγγελος (angelos), meaning "mes...

Antonia is a feminine given name of Roman origin, used widely across European languages including Bulgarian, Croatian, Danish, Dutch, English, German, Greek, Italian, Norwegian, Romanian, Spanish, and Swedish. It is the...

Aphra is a female given name of uncertain meaning. It may be a variant of Afra, a name originally used by the Romans as a nickname for a woman from Africa. Alternatively, it could be derived from Aphrah, a biblical place...

Apollinaire is a French given name derived from the Late Latin name Apollinaris, which itself is a derivative of Apollo, the name of the ancient Greek god of prophecy, music, and light. The name Apollinaire thus ultimate...

Etymology Apollonios is an Ancient Greek personal name, derived directly from the name of the god Apollo. The god's own name, Ἀπόλλων (Apollon), has an uncertain etymology, though it may be related to the Indo-European r...

Aracelis is a Spanish feminine variant of Araceli, which originates from the Latin epithet of the Virgin Mary as Our Lady of Araceli, meaning "altar of the sky" (from Latin ara "altar" and coeli "sky"). This title honors...

Ardath is a feminine given name of English usage, ultimately derived from a biblical place name. The name originates from the "plain of Ardath" mentioned in the apocryphal book 2 Esdras (verse 9:26) in some versions of t...

Ariadna is a feminine given name used in Spanish, Catalan, Russian, and Polish, derived as a form of Ariadne. The name ultimately originates from the Greek mythological figure Ariadne, whose name is thought to mean "most...

Arild is a masculine given name used primarily in Norway. It is possibly a variant of Harald or Arnold, though the exact etymology remains uncertain. As a variant of Harald, Arild would trace back to the Old Norse name H...

Aristeas is a masculine given name of Ancient Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek word ἄριστος (aristos) meaning "best", combined with a suffix, and can be interpreted as "the best" or "excellent". Historical Cont...

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,...

Assumpta is a Latinate feminine name used especially in Ireland, derived from the Italian name Assunta. Assunta itself comes from the Italian word (assunta, feminine past participle of assumere), meaning “taken up, recei...

Aurelian is the Romanian form of the Roman cognomen Aurelianus, and also serves as the standard English designation for the Roman emperor who reigned from 270 to 275 AD. The name ultimately derives from the Roman family...

Ava is a originally a short form of Germanic given names that begin with the element awi, the meaning of which is unknown. It has been used as an independent name since at least the early Middle Ages in German-speaking r...

Ava is a feminine given name of English origin, typically regarded as a variant of Eve, the biblical name meaning 'life' or 'living one'. The name Eve is derived from the Hebrew חַוָּה (Chavvah), which is often interpret...

Bai (白, 百, 柏) is a unisex Chinese unisex name with multiple meanings depending on the character used. The most common form is 白 (bái), meaning "white, pure." Another character, 百 (bǎi), signifies "one hundred, many,...

Baqi (also romanized as Baki) is an Arabic masculine name meaning "eternal". It derives from the Arabic root b-q-y, which conveys the sense of endurance and perpetuity, and is related to the Qur'anic attribute of God as...

Bart is a masculine given name, typically used as a short form of Bartholomew or its Dutch equivalent Bartholomeus. The name Bartholomew itself comes from the Greek Bartholomaios, which is derived from the Aramaic phrase...

Beaumont is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from the French surname Beaumont, which means "beautiful mountain" (from Old French beu, bel 'beautiful' + mont 'mountain'). The surname originally referred t...

Bell is a feminine given name of English origin. It can be either a variant of Belle or derive from an English surname, associated with either Bell 1 (a trade name for a bell-ringer or bell-maker) or Bell 2 (a variant of...

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...

Bettie is a feminine given name that serves as a diminutive of Elizabeth. While the spelling "Betty" is more common historically, "Bettie" offers a slightly variant form that still retains the affectionate, familiar feel...

Blake is a unisex given name of English origin, derived from an English surname. The surname itself comes from Old English blæc meaning "black" or blac meaning "pale" — two opposite meanings that likely arose as nickname...

Blythe is a predominantly feminine given name derived from an Old English surname meaning "cheerful," "joyful," or "pleasant." The surname itself traces back to the Old English word bliþe (sometimes spelled blīthe), whic...

Bragi is a figure in Norse mythology and a given name used in Iceland and other Nordic countries. Derived from Old Norse bragr meaning "first, foremost" or "poetry," Bragi is best known as the god of poetry in the Norse...

Bridget is an Irish and English female name, derived from the Gaelic noun brígh, meaning "power, strength, vigor, virtue," with an alternative meaning of "the exalted one." It is the Anglicized form of the Irish name Bri...

Etymology and OriginsBrigid (also spelled Brigit) is a name of deep mythological and religious significance in Irish culture. It is an Irish variant of Brighid (derived from Old Irish Brigit, from old Celtic *Brigantī me...

Bronwen is a Welsh feminine given name. It is seemingly derived from the Welsh elements bron meaning “breast” and gwen meaning “white, blessed”. However, it has sometimes occurred as a variant spelling of the legendary n...

Etymology and Historical ContextCaedmon (or Cædmon) is a name of uncertain meaning, though the first element is likely connected to British Celtic kad meaning "battle," linking it to the root Cadmus and related names suc...

Carlota is a Spanish and Portuguese form of Charlotte, ultimately derived from the French feminine diminutive of Charles. As a cognate of Charlotte, Carlota shares its etymology: the name Charles comes from the Germanic...

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...

Cathy is an English diminutive of Catherine, itself a variant of the enduring classic Katherine. Primarily used as a feminine name, Cathy emerged as a shorter, more casual form and enjoyed widespread popularity in the En...

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...

Charles is a masculine given name of French and English origin. It is the French and English form of Carolus, the Latin form of the Germanic name Karl, which derived from a word meaning "man" (Proto-Germanic *karlaz). An...