Names That Mean Well
- Goodwill
Origin:
English, African, ZuluMeaning:
"meaning well"Description:
An upbeat English word name with a Puritanical feel, famously borne by Zulu king Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu, who reigned for over 50 years until his death in 2021.
- Geneo
Origin:
English, GreekMeaning:
"well born"Description:
American footballer Geneo Grissom pronounces his unusual name Gene-o, so it's possible that it's a spin on Gene. Whatever the origin, it's an interesting and unusual choice.
- Boswell
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"well near the woods"Description:
Waspy-sounding choice, well known in literature for Boswell's Life of Johnson.
- Shaquille
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"well developed, handsome"Description:
No longer a one-person name, as a number of parents have been inspired by basketball great Shaquille O'Neal to adopt it for their own future athletes.
- Lalia
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"speaking well"Description:
Completely undiscovered double-l name with an abundance of rhythmic charm.