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Updated October 2026

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Kennedy
Irish
"misshapen head"
This attractive surname name still projects that Kennedy family charisma. While it didn't come into widespread use until long after the deaths of martyred heroes President John F. or Senator Robert…
Cesar
Latin
"head of hair"
Cesar is the sleeker version of Caesar, as in emperor Julius, used in the US most frequently by Hispanic parents who put the emphasis on the second syllable. With ancient Roman names back in vogue,…
Kennedi
Irish
"misshapen head"
Kennedi is a spelling variation of Kennedy. Kennedi has been on an upward trend since she entered the Top 1000 in 1998. If you're going to go with this trendy Presidential name, we prefer Kennedy.
Kennedy
Irish
"misshapen head"
This attractive surname name still projects that Kennedy family charisma. While it didn't come into widespread use until long after the deaths of martyred heroes President John F. or Senator Robert…
Kincaid
Scottish surname
"steep place; of the head of the rock; of the head of the battle"
Kincaid originated as a Scottish Clan name — the Kincaids descended from the Earl of Lennox in the 13th century and were supposedly named after the territory they resided on. The name Kincaid may…
Kenedi
Variation of Kennedy
"misshaped head"
This spelling variation of Kennedy was given to a little over 50 baby girls in 2022.
Pryor
English surname
"head of the monastery, prior"
Pryor is for those in search of an unusual occupational name...or in memory of comedian Richard.
Capone
Italian surname
"head"
Notorious Chicago gangster Al Capone may not seem like a worthy namesake, but parents have been using his surname for their sons since 1996. In English, we pronounce Capone with two syllables, but…
Monarch
English
"head of state, royalty"
Monarch follows on the heels of Empress, Royalty, and Princess as a a title name for girls, though it may additionally be related orange and black butterfly of the same name. A heavy choice perhaps,…
Barra
Irish
"fair head"
Diminutive of Finbar
Penoyer
Variation of Pennoyer, Welsh surname
"golden head"
Penoyer is a rarer variation of the surname Pennoyer, derived from the Welsh component pen , meaning "head," and Latin aur , "gold." It doesn't refer to a blonde, but rather Golden Valley of…
Cenwyn
Welsh
"fair head"
A rare Welsh choice, and an original way to get the nickname Ken / Kenny.
Kenkaide
Spelling variation of Kincaid
"steep place; of the head of the rock; of the head of the battle"
Kenkaide is likely a twist on the Scottish surname Kincaid, but with nickname Ken factored in. Singer and actress, Ashanti, and her husband, rapper and musician Nelly, named their son Kareem Kenkaide…
Cadenus
Literary invention, Latin
"dean, head of a cathedral or college church"
Jonathon Swift is better known as the inventor of the popular Vanessa, however, he also invented Cadenus for the same poem, simply titled Cadenus and Vanessa . Cadenus is an anagram of the Latin…
Pendragon
Literary name
"head dragon, chief warrior"
The epithet of the legendary king's father Uther in Arthurian legend, later also applied to King Arthur himself. It literally means "head dragon" or "dragon's head", but the name appears in medieval…
Nilesh
Sanskrit
"the blue god, blue head"
As an epithet for the Hindu god Vishnu, Nilesh means "the blue god," while when referring to Shiva, the name can be interpreted to mean "blue head".
Pollard
English
"shorn head"
Clumsy when used as a first name.
Cesaria
Feminization of Cesar, Latin
"head of hair"
Cesaria, a modern feminine form of Caesar or the Latinate Cesar, has been obscure in the Western World but may stir to life along with other names that have their roots in ancient Rome. Cesarina,…
Rasalas
Arabic
"the northern (star) of the lion's head"
The dramatic-sounding name of a star in the constellation Leo that can be adapted as a unique Arabic name for boys . The similar-sounding Rasselas is the name of an allegorical fable by Samuel…
Pennoyer
Welsh surname
"golden head"
"Golden head" is a great name meaning for a blonde child, although the meaning of Pennoyer refers to the Golden Valley of Herefordshire, England. Pen means "head" in Welsh, while aur is the Latin…

Names That Mean Head

The names

Kennedy

Cesar

Kennedi

Kennedy

Kincaid

Kenedi

Pryor

Capone

Monarch

Barra

Penoyer

Cenwyn

Kenkaide

Cadenus

Pendragon

Nilesh

Pollard

Cesaria

Rasalas

Pennoyer