Names That Mean Gypsy

  1. Rumer
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "fame, braggart"
    • Description:

      Demi and Bruce made waves when they named their now-grown firstborn after novelist Rumer Godden; a possible downside is its connection with the word rumor. English author Godden was actually born Margaret, with Rumer (a family surname) as her middle name
  2. Brishan
    • Origin:

      English Traveller, Romani
    • Meaning:

      "born during a thunderstorm"
    • Description:

      A name given by the Traveller community in England to a child born when it is raining.
  3. Romany
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "Romani"
    • Description:

      Romany is a melodious name referring to the Roma or Romani community and their culture, which makes it a potentially controversial choice for a baby not of that heritage. Romany Malco is an actor who appeared on the television show "Weeds." Other similar ideas: Roman, Romano, or Romeo.
  4. Ademir
    • Origin:

      Portuguese, German
    • Meaning:

      "famous wealth"
    • Description:

      A handsome Portuguese name derived from the old Germanic saint's name Audamar or Otmar. Especially common in Brazil.