Names That Mean Noble

  1. Lonzo
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Alonzo
    • Meaning:

      "noble, ready"
    • Description:

      Adds some dash and substance to Lon.
  2. Ewing
    • Origin:

      English from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "noble, well-born"
    • Description:

      A surname very rarely heard as a first, associated with Hall of Fame basketball star Patrick Ewing and, in the 1980s, the oil-rich Ewing family on the nighttime soap, "Dallas"
  3. Marquez
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "nobleman"
    • Description:

      This Spanish spelling of Marquis is popular in its own right.
  4. Ethelwyn
    • Origin:

      Form of Æðelwine, Old English
    • Meaning:

      "noble friend"
    • Description:

      Ethelwyn is a form of Æðelwine, a masculine Anglo-Saxon saints' name that was revived in the 19th century, but for girls. An old example of gender-bending names, the switch likely occurred due to its obvious similarities to Ethel, which ultimately shares the same Old English root, æðele meaning "noble".
  5. Nediva
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "generous, noble"
    • Description:

      A unique Hebrew name, likely derived from the word nadav meaning "to give" or "to be generous", Nediva is a relation of the Biblical masculine names Nedabiah and Nadab.
  6. Jarl
    • Origin:

      Swedish variation of Earl
    • Meaning:

      "nobleman"
    • Description:

      Just as in English, the name Jarl is a noble title. Jarl was also the name of a figure in Norse mythology who, along with his wife Erna, raised a brood of eleven sons, who all became warriors.
  7. Athella
    • Origin:

      Medieval form of Adela
    • Meaning:

      "noble"
    • Description:

      An old form of the adal family, an intriguing choice for those who like Adele, Adelaide, and Della, but also Athena and Estella. Athela is another spelling option.
  8. Adelma
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "noble, famous"
    • Description:

      Adelma is likely a feminization of Adelmar, which means famous nobleman. The name was seen a bit during the nineteenth century, with a famous bearer being Adelma Vay, a medium and spiritualist, which may be enough to put this in the new class of spiritual names. Count Adelma among the unusual but intriguing German names for girls.
  9. Ethelind
    • Origin:

      Variation of Adelind or Ethelinda
    • Meaning:

      "noble, supple and tender"
    • Description:

      A way to make the clunky cute Ethel a little more elegant perhaps, Ethelind is a noble yet gentle name, born by American stage and film actress Ethelind Terry.
  10. Serwa
    • Origin:

      Ghanaian, Akan
    • Meaning:

      "woman of noble character; a jewel character"
    • Description:

      Used as both a surname and a given name in Ghana, Serwa, also spelled Serwaa, is of Akan origin, likely referring to a woman who is noble, righteous and outstanding.
  11. Adolpha
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "noble wolf"
    • Description:

      Nein.