Names That Mean Pertaining

  1. Lupin
    • Origin:

      Flower, animal, and literary name, from Latin
    • Meaning:

      "pertaining to the wolf"
    • Description:

      Lupin is an unusual flower name with roots in Old French, from the Latin lupinus, meaning "pertaining to the wolf". In the literary world, it's the surname of Remus Lupin, a popular character in the Harry Potter franchise and a werewolf.
  2. Lupine
    • Origin:

      Flower name from Latin
    • Meaning:

      "pertaining to the wolf"
    • Description:

      Lupine (spelled Lupin outside of North America) is a flower related to sweetpeas. It was given its wolfish meaning because the plant was said to deplete the soil. Comedian Jenny Slate used it as a middle name for her daughter Ida in 2020.
  3. Lupin
    • Origin:

      Flower, animal, and literary name, from Latin
    • Meaning:

      "pertaining to the wolf"
    • Description:

      Lupin is an unusual flower name with roots in Old French, from the Latin lupinus, meaning "pertaining to the wolf". In the literary world, it's the surname of Remus Lupin, a popular character in the Harry Potter franchise and a werewolf.
  4. Lupine
    • Origin:

      Flower name from Latin
    • Meaning:

      "pertaining to the wolf"
    • Description:

      Alternate spelling of Lupin
  5. Nautica
    • Origin:

      American from Latin
    • Meaning:

      "pertaining to ships or sailors"
    • Description:

      Nautica is derived from the English word "nautical," which itself comes from the Latin nauticus. It was first recorded as a baby name in 1992 when the American clothing brand had become a national sensation. It ultimately peaked in 1999 when 246 baby girls were given the name.
  6. Olimpio
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "pertaining to the Mount Olympus of Greek mythology"
    • Description:

      One way to reference mythology without naming your son after a god.

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