Names That Mean Corn
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Grania
Variation of Grainne, Irish
"the loved one or grain of corn"
In addition to being the appellation of an ancient grain goddess, this name was also borne by two mythic Irish figures, one of whom was betrothed to legendary chieftain Finn MacCool, the other the…
Gráinne
Irish
"grain of corn"
Name of both a goddess and a heroine in Irish mythology, it's popular in Ireland and possible here, especially in its Anglicized spelling, Grania.
Takala
Native American, Hopi
"corn tassel"
A given name found among the Hopi people as well as a Finnish surname.
Omer
Hebrew
"sheaf of corn"
A symbolic name for boys born during a period between Passover and Shavuot.
Tiree
Place name
"Land of corn"
Tiree is the anglicised name of the Scottish island of Tiriodh in the Inner Hebrides. It’s known as Scotland’s "sunshine isle", benefiting from an uncharacteristically warm and sunny climate and…
Aletris
Flower name, from Greek
"corn grinder"
The bell-shaped flower Aletris is also known as Colic Root, Blazing Star, Unicorn Root, and Stargrass. Its roots have medicinal properties and are used to aid digestive and muscle problems. Its name…
Aletris
Flower name, from Greek
"corn grinder"
The bell-shaped flower Aletris is also known as Colic Root, Blazing Star, Unicorn Root, and Stargrass. Its roots have medicinal properties and are used to aid digestive and muscle problems. Its name…
Eustachys
Greek
"fruitful; good ear of corn"
Eustachys is an Ancient Greek given name derived from the elements eu , meaning "good" and stachys , "ear of corn." Taken together, the meaning is commonly considered to be "fruitful."
Ioulo
Greek
"grain sheaf; corn sheaf"
Ioulo is an epithet of Demeter, primarily used in depictions of the goddess carrying a sheaf.
Annonaria
Latin
"she who supplies corn"
In Roman mythology, Annonaria was an aspect of the goddess Fortuna. Her name is derived from the Latin annona , meaning "corn" or "grain".