Names That Mean Dedicated

  1. Enoch
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "dedicated"
    • Description:

      A major figure in the Old Testament, Enoch was the son of Jared, the father of Methuselah, and the great-grandfather of Noah whose Book of Enoch provides a focal point for ancient Jewish mysticism. Another Enoch was the son of Cain. "Enoch Arden" is a famous poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. On the negative side, British politician Enoch Powell gave the infamously racist Rivers of Blood anti-immigration speech, taking the name out of consideration for many parents in the UK.
  2. Numerius
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "dedicated to Numeria, the goddess of childbirth"
    • Description:

      An ancient Roman forename never (yet) used in the modern world.
  3. Hanoch
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "vowed, dedicated"
    • Description:

      Variant of Enoch with little appeal.
  4. Dionysia
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "dedicated to Dionysos"
    • Description:

      A name from Greek mythology, much more melodic than its later form Denise. With mythical names on the rise, this would make an interesting lesser-used option.