Names That Mean Burial

  1. Winslow
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "friend's hill"
    • Description:

      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.
  2. Winslow
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "friend's hill"
    • Description:

      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.
  3. Berian
    • Origin:

      Welsh place name
    • Meaning:

      "open plain or burial place"
    • Description:

      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.

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