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Latin
"steadfast"
This Roman Emperor's name may once have been considered too grand for a baby but in an era of children called Atticus, Augustine, Valentine, Caspian, Thaddeus, and Maximus, Constantine might just be…
More likely to be spelled Constantine, this was the name of the first Christian emperor of the Roman empire, as well as three Scottish kings. Previously thought of as too bulky and unwieldy a name…
Short form of Konstantinos, Greek form of Constantine
Kostas makes the ancient emperor's name more approachable.
Hawaiian
An intriguing Hawaiian boy's name that has yet to make its way to the mainland.
Dutch variation of Constantine
This variation of Constantine is worn by Prince Constantijn of Holland, son of Queen Beatrix.
"constant, steadfast"
A rare and refined name, which could make for a surprising route to cute nickname Connie.
Greek
"very steadfast"
The name of a king in Greek mythology who led the Greek expedition to Troy to rescue Helen. He was killed by his wife Clytemnestra partly to avenge their daughter Iphigenia, and partly due to her…
Short form of Constantine
Costas is a much better nickname than Connie for the somewhat-forbidding Constantine. Kostas is the Greek form.
German
"noble, steadfast"
Abelard brings to mind Peter/Pierre Abelard, the great twelfth century Breton scholastic philosopher and theologian, who was equally celebrated for his tragic love affair with Heloise--one of the…
Polish variation of Constantia, Latin
Alard looks and sounds like the name of a romantic, medieval knight. It's dashing and unusual; but still easy to pronounce and spell. Cognate Adelard might also appeal if you are considering this…
French from Latin
A traditional French male name that could, with American pronunciation, become an admirable word name.