Names That Mean Early

Jorah

Hebrew

"early rain"

Jorah, a Biblical name with a lovely nature-related meaning, might make a fresher alternative to the overused Jordan. It's similar to the feminine Nora, Cora, and Laura, but depending on your…

Clovis

Teutonic, French, early form of Ludwig or Louis

An aromatic, unconventional name.

Early

Diminutive of Earl, English, or word name

"nobleman, warrior; early"

Early is a word-turned-name, pleasantly suggesting the start of a bright new day. Of the new word and day names, Early is one of the best. Early James is the stage name of singer-songwriter Fredrick…

Omondi

Luo

"born early in the morning"

An evocative morning name from the Luo people of East Africa.

Osita

Short form of Ositadimma, Igbo

"if it starts to get better today it started early"

Derived from the Igbo name Ositadimma, Osita comes from the longer phrase Osi-ta-dị-mma-ọdịbalụ-gboo meaning "if it starts to get better today it started early". A powerful meaning with a simple…

Ositadimma

Igbo

"if it starts to get better today it started early"

Ositadimma comes from longer Igbo phrase Osi-ta-dị-mma-ọdịbalụ-gboo meaning "if it starts to get better today it started early", though it is sometimes interpreted as "may all be well from now". A…