Names That Mean Noble
- Lonzo
Origin:
Diminutive of AlonzoMeaning:
"noble, ready"Description:
Adds some dash and substance to Lon.
- Ewing
Origin:
English from GreekMeaning:
"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"
- Marquez
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"nobleman"Description:
This Spanish spelling of Marquis is popular in its own right.
- Ethelwyn
Origin:
Form of Æðelwine, Old EnglishMeaning:
"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".
- Nediva
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"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.
- Jarl
Origin:
Swedish variation of EarlMeaning:
"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.
- Athella
Origin:
Medieval form of AdelaMeaning:
"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.
- Adelma
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"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.
- Ethelind
Origin:
Variation of Adelind or EthelindaMeaning:
"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.
- Serwa
Origin:
Ghanaian, AkanMeaning:
"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.
- Adolpha
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"noble wolf"Description:
Nein.
