Names That Mean Steadfast
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Constantine
Latin
"steadfast"
This Roman Emperor's name has long been considered too grand for an American boy. But in this era of children named Augustine and Atticus, it just may be prime for an unlikely comeback. Constantine…
Alard
German
"noble, steadfast"
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…
Constant
French from Latin
"steadfast"
A traditional French male name that could, with American pronunciation, become an admirable word name.
Constantin
Latin
"steadfast"
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…
Kupa’a
Hawaiian
"steadfast"
An intriguing Hawaiian boy's name that has yet to make its way to the mainland.
Constantijn
Dutch variation of Constantine
"steadfast"
This variation of Constantine is worn by Prince Constantijn of Holland, son of Queen Beatrix.
Constantia
Latin
"constant, steadfast"
A rare and refined name, which could make for a surprising route to cute nickname Connie.
Agamemnon
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…
Costas
Short form of Constantine
"steadfast"
Costas is a much better nickname than Connie for the somewhat-forbidding Constantine. Kostas is the Greek form.
Kostas
Short form of Konstantinos, Greek form of Constantine
"steadfast"
Kostas makes the ancient emperor's name more approachable.
Abelard
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…
Konstancja
Polish variation of Constantia, Latin
"constant, steadfast"
