Names That Mean Bank
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Eyre
Origin:
Literary name and Old NorseMeaning:
"gravel bank river"Description:
This lovely name is best-known as the surname of eponymous Bronte heroine, Jane Eyre, and would make an appealing and distinctive middle name for the child of fans of that book. While the surname Eyre is found mainly in England, its origins are Norse and it's thought to derive from Norse settlers. Still, the status of the classic books means Eyre deserves to stand proudly among English baby names.
- Shelley
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"clearing on a bank"Description:
The Shirley of the 1950s. Shelley Winters was born a Shirley.
- Shelley
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"clearing on a bank"Description:
Despite its poetic associations, almost as dated as Sheldon, and more feminine.
- Shelton
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"place on a ledge or bank"Description:
We're not too surprised that Shelton Lee changed his name to Spike.
- Maybanke
Origin:
English word or surname nameMeaning:
"May plus river bank"Description:
Maybanke is an Australian name that has a sort of Southern charm that could appeal to many US parents - and is refreshing and unusual without being too challenging.
- Fairbanks
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"bank along the pathway"Description:
Alaska's second most populous city makes a baby name with a preppy, even aristocratic, flavor.
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