By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Polish
"the one who calms anger"
One of the oldest Polish names, now on the rise in its native country. It is derived from the Polish component gniew , meaning "anger," and the Slavic mir , "peace."
Ellger is an uncommon masculine name with possible Germanic origins. It may be a variant spelling or derivative of names like Elgar (meaning "elf spear" from Old English) or could relate to German…
English
"fine silky thread"
Anglo-Saxon
"spearman"
A pared-down version of the Anglo-Saxon names Æthelgar and Ælfgar. It's very rarely used, but might appeal for the connection to English classical composer Edward Elgar, or just for its distinctive…
Eleázar is a masculine name with ancient Hebrew origins, derived from 'El'azar,' meaning 'God has helped' or 'God's assistance.' It appears in the Bible as the name of Aaron's son, who became high…
Hebrew
"God has helped"
In Exodus, a son of Aaron: an interesting, undiscovered Old Testament name.
English from French
"the master huntsman; the fat huntsman"
Grosvenor was derived from the French title "Le Grand Veneur," meaning "the Master Huntsman." In particular, it refers to Hugh d'Avranches, also known as Hugh Lupus, an Earl of Chester who reigned…
Old Norse
"protection of God; good protection"
An ancient Scandinavian name borne by a legendary Norse king. It's more commonly seen today in the form of Guðmundur, a top name in Iceland.
Icelandic variation of Guðmundr, Old Norse
The modern Icelandic form of Guðmundr, an Old Norse name derived from gud , which meant both "good" and "god," and mund> , "protection." Guðmundur is currently a Top 10 boy name in Iceland.
Guomundur is a masculine Icelandic name with deep Norse roots, representing a variant spelling of the more common Guðmundur. The name combines elements meaning 'god' and 'protector,' reflecting…
Eadgar is a masculine name with Anglo-Saxon roots, representing an older form of the more familiar Edgar. Derived from Old English elements 'ead' meaning 'wealth, fortune' and 'gar' meaning 'spear,'…
Icelandic from Germanic
"army ruler"
The Icelandic form of Harold, currently a popular boy name in Iceland.
English word name
"shelter, refuge"
If you like names that are not really names -- some say, the wave of the future -- Harbor has an attractive sound as well as an appealing meaning and image. While Harbor is the commonly used spelling…
"deer marshland"
Harker sounds like an occupational name, but this surname actually derives from several English places, meaning either "male deer", "hare" or "gray marshland". It can also be used as a nickname for…
Sikh
"God of heaven; brave warrior of God"
An Indian boy name most commonly used amongst Sikh families — also spelled Harwinder.
An Indian boy name most commonly used amongst Sikh families — also spelled Harvinder.
German surname
"from where the hazel trees grow"
The hazel tree meaning is on-trend, but it also sounds a lot like "hassle".
Eadger is a masculine name of Old English origin, representing an archaic spelling variation of Edgar. The name derives from the elements 'ead' meaning 'wealth, fortune' and 'gar' meaning 'spear,'…
Evenezer appears to be a variant spelling of Ebenezer, a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'stone of help' or 'stone of assistance.' The biblical Ebenezer was a memorial stone set up by Samuel…
Icelandic
"deer"
A handsome Icelandic nature name also used in very small numbers in Sweden and Denmark.
