Names That Mean Possibly

Alwen

Welsh

"white brow; nourishing"

An unusual but beautifully simple name, possibly a variation on Aelwen, that belongs to a river in north-east Wales. It may appeal if you like similar names like Arwen, Anwen and Olwen. The exact…

Aranrhod

Welsh, possibly "silver wheel"

"silver wheel"

An alternative spelling, found in some sources, of Arianrhod. This version lacks the fashionable "Aria" sound that is part of Arianrhod's appeal.

Titia

Latin, feminine form of Titus, possibly "title of honor"

"title of honor"

Allaire

French surname, possibly meaning "cheerful"

"cheerful"

Allaire, a last name in France. could make a first, with its light and airy feel.

Aelin

Literary name, possibly inspired by Turkish or Irish

"moon, light or desired"

This character name from the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas has an ancient appeal, even though it seems to be a modern coinage. It may have been inspired by similar sounding names, like the…

Velma

German

"will helmet"

Velma likely originated as a phonetic spelling of the German name Wilma, itself derived from Wilhelmina. Velma Dinkley is a smart, if nerdy, character in Scooby Doo .