Names That Mean Burial

Cool and contemporary, yet gentle and easy-going, Winslow blends the elements of other stylish choices, including Willow, Marlow, Winnie, Winter, Sloane, and Elowyn. Its most famous namesake is landscape painter Winslow Homer, which lends it a touch of creativity and fair.
 
Used as a masculine name since at least the 19th century, Winslow derives from Old English and means "friend's hill", or, more literally, "hill belonging to Wine", Wine being a given name meaning "friend". Until 2009, it had never been used for girls, but with the appeal of gender neutral names and nickname Winnie, it is no wonder it has since been on the rise.
 
Given to around 150 girls in a recent year, it is now three times more popular for girls than boys.

Winslow

Winston meets Marlow in this surname-style choice, blending old-fashioned charm and a hint of stuffiness with a bit of modern edge and breeziness too. Borne by the distinguished American landscape painter Winslow Homer, it could make a creative and unexpected choice, though some may be put off by the 'slow' ending.
 
Derived from Old English, it likely means "hill belonging to Wine", in whichWine is a given name meaning "friend". The name of a town in England and various places across the US, it has been in use as a masculine name since the 19th century, however, more recent years have seen it climb up the charts for girls. Around 50 boys were called Winslow in the latest count, while 150 girls were given the name.

The meaning of the place name Berian, in Pembrokeshire, is not known, but it may mean "plain" or "burial place". It would make an interesting -ian ending option for lovers of names like Julian and Adrian who want something a bit more off-the-beaten-track.

Names That Mean Burial

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Berian