Names That Mean Corn

Maize

English

"corn"

One of the more unusual nature names , Maize is given to a dozen or so boys and girls each year and is almost completely unisex in terms of usage. It could also be short for Maisie/Maizie.…

Takala

Native American, Hopi

"corn tassel"

A given name found among the Hopi people as well as a Finnish surname.

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…

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…

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".

Arista

Greek or Latin

"the best; ear of corn"

From the root for aristocrat, an upwardly mobile choice -- or if you go by its other meaning, an earthy delicious choice. Arista is a rare name for girls that has the popular A beginning-and-ending…

Omer

Hebrew

"sheaf of corn"

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.