Names That Mean Spirit
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- Enid
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"life, spirit"Description:
This Celtic goddess and Arthurian name may sound terminally old-ladyish to many ears--but so did names like Ella and Etta not so long ago. So Enid is yet another forgotten four-letter E-possibility: she's has been M.I.A since 1954.
- Neri
Origin:
Hebrew or GreekMeaning:
"my candle; ocean spirit"Description:
A simple but unusual name with roots in disparate cultures, Neri appears in the Bible as a male name and is still sometimes used for boys as well as girls. The appeal of Neri are its deep roots combined with its simple, upbeat, modern feel, ala Peri and Rory.
- Aither
Origin:
Greek mythologyMeaning:
"spirit of the air"Description:
In ancient Greece, Aither was one of the primordial deities. Aither is the personification of the upper air. He embodies the pure upper air that the gods breathe, as opposed to the normal air breathed by mortals. His name may be the origin of the word ether. He was said to be the source of the Gods' power.
- Kamali
Origin:
African, MashonaMeaning:
"spirit guide, protector"Description:
Spirit that protects babies from illness...and surname of designer Naomi.
- Soul
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"soul, spirit"Description:
A charming addition to the ever-growing crop of virtue names.
- Soul
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"soul, spirit"Description:
A charming addition to the ever-growing crop of virtue names, currently rising for both sexes.
- Mykelti
Origin:
Native AmericanMeaning:
"silent friend"Description:
Brought into the spotlight by actor Mykelti Williamson, who was given it by his half-Blackfoot Indian grandfather
- Zina
Origin:
African, Nsenga, refers to a child's secret spirit name; Russian, related to ZeusDescription:
Old-style arty.
- Damia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"spirit"Description:
Greek nature goddess name that has a pleasing femininity. Damia is one of the more unusual goddess names newly fashionable for contemporary baby girls.
- Volney
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"spirit of the people"Description:
Has a rather heavy surname feel.
- Dusana
Origin:
SlavicMeaning:
"spirit or soul"Description:
Pretty Slavic name, with some obvious pronunciation challenges.
- Demon
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"evil spirit"Description:
You know what — Lucifer would actually be the better choice here.
- Yolotl
Origin:
NahuatlMeaning:
"heart, spirit"Description:
A unisex name used in Nahuatl culture in Mexico and Central America.
- Yolotli
Origin:
NahuatlMeaning:
"heart, spirit"Description:
A female given name in the Nahuatl culture in Mexico and Central America — a variation of the unisex name Yolotl.
- Yolotl
Origin:
NahuatlMeaning:
"heart, spirit"Description:
A unisex name used in Nahuatl culture in Mexico and Central America. Yolotli is a variant that is used predominantly for girls.
- Spiritual
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"affecting the human spirit or soul; relating to religion"Description:
Spiritual word names a la Saint and Serenity are white hot right now. Spiritual is a literal take on the trend.