Names That Mean Seller

  1. Cordell
    • Origin:

      English occupational name
    • Meaning:

      "maker or seller of rope or cord"
    • Description:

      This is a name that deserves more attention. Cordell is an occupational name that, through its similarity in sound to Cornell, Denzel, Dashiell, Boswell and Maxwell, feels both on-trend and upmarket.
  2. Barley
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "grower or seller of barley"
    • Description:

      A bit too bad-boy (think bars, beer, Harley) for us, as well as being the name of a grain.
  3. Hopper
    • Origin:

      English or Dutch
    • Meaning:

      "leaper, dancer; hop grower"
    • Description:

      Sean and Robin Wright Penn chose this name for their son to honor their friend Dennis Hopper; others might associate it with the painter Edward. Couldn't be more spirited.
  4. Cord
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Cordell
    • Meaning:

      "maker or seller of rope or cord"
    • Description:

      This is the kind of strong one-syllable boy's name many parents are seeking these days. The more musical Chord was introduced by hot young actor Chord Overstreet.
  5. Salter
    • Origin:

      English surname
    • Meaning:

      "salt seller or extractor"
    • Description:

      Salt was a coveted asset in Medieval times, which gave this surname prestige.
  6. Larimer
    • Origin:

      English and Scottish surname
    • Meaning:

      "maker and seller of spurs"
    • Description:

      This cowboy-ish surname has an equine connection — Larimer originally denoted someone who made and sold spur bits, along with other hardware needed for riding horses.
  7. Napier
    • Origin:

      Scottish occupational name
    • Meaning:

      "producer or seller of table linens"
    • Description:

      The surname of the influential early Scottish inventor of logarithms could make an inspiring middle name choice for a mathematically inclined family.
  8. Larimer
    • Origin:

      English and Scottish surname
    • Meaning:

      "maker and seller of spurs"
    • Description:

      Larimer is an occupational surname that originally denoted someone who made and sold spur bits, along with other equine hardware. It could be a fitting choice for a child of a horse-enthusiast.