By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Greek
"defender"
An obscure mythological name which belongs to several minor figures in Greek legend. The father and son of Hephaestion, a close companion of Alexander the Great, also bore the name.
"star"
The Titan of the dusk in Greek mythology, husband of Eos (Dawn) and father of the four Anemoi (Winds), as well as the goddess Astraea. The name is derived from Greek "aster", meaning "star".
Place name
Mythical wonderland makes strong, evocative first name for either gender.
Welsh
One of the Knights of the Round Table in Arthurian legend, who ultimately returns Excalibur to the Lady of the Lake. Also spelt Bedevere, the name derives from Welsh Bedwyr ("birch man").
Variant of Bedivere
Literary creation, Sindarin
"sufficient jewel"
Faramir is a character appearing in J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings , first seen in The Two Towers and described as a gentle lover of lore and music, a leader in battle. The character…
Welsh or place name
"hawk of summer; heap of witness"
The son of Lancelot and Elaine in Arthurian legend, Galahad is the purest and most chivalrous of the Knights of the Round Table, and one of the three achievers of the Holy Grail. The derivation of…
Greek mythology and animal name
"from a water spring"
The white winged stallion in Greek mythology who sprang from the blood of Medusa when she was beheaded by Perseus. Pegasus was ridden by the hero Bellerophon in his fight against the Chimera. The…
The name of a provincial king in Arthurian legend, who almost defeats Arthur in single combat, until Merlin intervenes to save Arthur's life. Pellinore then becomes a companion of Arthur and a Knight…
Variant of Pellinore
Hebrew
Variant of Jeziel
Cuban
Variant of Jordan used in Cuba and parts of South America.
South American
Variant of Yordanis
Germanic
"wealth and fame"
Worn by several medieval troubadours, this name is still used in French, Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries.
Literary name
"head dragon, chief warrior"
The epithet of the legendary king's father Uther in Arthurian legend, later also applied to King Arthur himself. It literally means "head dragon" or "dragon's head", but the name appears in medieval…
The name of a legendary sculptor in Greek mythology, who fell in love with a statue of a beautiful woman which he had carved from ivory. There have been many adaptations of the story of Pygmalion,…
Norse Mythology
Ragnarök is a great future battle foretold in Norse mythology, which will lead to the ultimate destruction of many key deities and the rebirth of the Earth and mankind. The word is newly familiar to…
African word name from Swahili
"journey"
In the US this is likely to conjure zebras, lions and elephants on the Serengeti, but its original meaning "journey" broadens its wearability. Safari is a name common in Africa for babies born while…
Hawaiian variant of Adam
The Hawaiian version of ultra-classic Adam could make a cool choice for parents seeking something that feels fresh but still has roots in tradition. It also means "to blush" in Japanese.
Hawaiian variant of Asher or Adela
A unisex name in Hawaii, where it can signify either Asher (for boys) or Adela (for girls), Akela was also the name of a character in Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book .
