Names That Mean Staff
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Virgil
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"staff bearer"Description:
The name of the greatest Roman poet and an early Irish saint who believed the earth was round, Virgil is heard most notably today as the name of designer Virgil Abloh of Off-White.
- Gustav
Origin:
TeutonicMeaning:
"staff of the Goths"Description:
Gray-bearded name heard primarily in Sweden and Germany.
- Virgil
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"staff bearer"Description:
Virgil for a girl? Maybe, somewhere, someday....
- Scipio
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"staff or walking stick"Description:
This surname of an ancient Roman invader of Africa is an intriguing, undiscovered option. Derived from a Latin word meaning "staff" or "walking stick", it can be pronounced as SKEE-pee-o in Latin and as SKIP-ee-o or SIP-ee-o in English.
- Tavo
Origin:
Short form of Gustavo, Spanish variation of GustavMeaning:
"staff of the Goths"Description:
Tavo is a stylish-sounding short form of an antique name.
- Gustaw
Origin:
Polish variation of Gustav, TeutonicMeaning:
"staff of the Goths"
- Virgilia
Origin:
Feminine variation of Virgil, LatinMeaning:
"staff bearer"Description:
This Shakespearean name is even more out of step than its male counterpart, but it may possibly be so far out it could make its way back in.
- Guus
Origin:
Dutch diminutive of Gustaaf, TeutonicMeaning:
"staff of the Goths"Description:
The Dutch answer to Gus.
- Gustava
Origin:
SwedishMeaning:
"staff of the gods"Description:
Imposing, if not intimidating.
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