Names That Mean Noble
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Jevgeni
Estonian variation of Yevgeniy, Russian
"wellborn, noble"
The Estonian translation of Yevgeniy, which in turn is a form of Eugene.
Adalmund
German
"noble protection"
Derived from the Germanic elements adal , meaning "noble," and mund , "protection."
Alvie
English
"noble friend; friend of the elves"
Archie, Albie, and Alfie are coming back into style, so naturally, we think Alvie could be next. Alternate spelling Alvy was used by Woody Allen for his character in Annie Hall .
Alyce
Spelling variation of Alice, German
"noble"
Alyce is an aceepted enough variation that there were more than 50 baby girls given the name with this spelling in the US last year. Of course, there were more than 3600 baby girls named Alice,…
Alvy
Diminutive of Alvin, English
"noble friend; friend of the elves"
Alvie is the spelling parents tend to prefer, and may rise along with Archie, Alfie, and Albie. The Alvy variation is strongly associated with Alvy Singer, Woody Allen's character in Annie Hall .
Autry
French surname
"noble strength"
A fresh take on the fashionable Audrey and Aubrey, or another novel surname name which seems fitting for either sex.
Ulrik
Scandianvian variation of Ulrich, German
"rich and noble heritage"
It may surprise Americans to hear that Ulrik is a fashionable choice elsewhere in the world, as U is the least-used letter for given names in the US. In recent years, Ulrik has been one of the…
Almund
Variation of Adalmund, German
"noble protection"
One of the names that spawned the use of Almond as a baby name. Almund has a pleasant sound, and this variation avoids (some of) the nut associations.
Edlin
English surname
"noble"
An attractive unisex surname name, possibly derived from Adeline.
Aleaume
French
"noble helmet"
Derived from Germanic elements adal "noble" and helm "helmet", this Old French name was born by a 10th century saint. Alléaume and Aliaume are variant spellings.
Ülo
Estonian
"joy; noble"
Ülo was derived from the ancient Finnic name Ilo, meaning "joy," although today it is associated with the modern Estonian word ülev , "noble."
Osei
Ghanaian, Akan
"noble"
The fourth-most common surname in Ghana, occasionally heard as a given name.
Elwyn
Welsh
"noble friend, elf friend"
A charming Welsh name with a great meaning, borne by E. B. White, author of Charlotte's Web .
Elwen
Welsh, Cornish, Breton
"noble friend"
The male name Elwyn is used regularly in Wales, but its feminine form Elwen (also spelled Aelwen) slightly less so. Elsewhere, this name is little-known but very appealing, with straightforward…
Lady
English; diminutive of Adelaide
"noble"
You can't get much more feminine, sweet, and ladylike than Lady. Would make a cute nickname for up-and-coming Adelaide. Lady will also bring to mind the canine lover of the Tramp.
Elwen
Welsh, Cornish, Breton
"noble friend"
St Elwen is venerated in Cornwall and Brittany, and lent his name to several regional place names. It is also found as a surname, especially in Norfolk, England. The ancient name Elwen likely derives…
Athelstan
Anglo-Saxon
"noble stone"
The name of the first English king, who ruled in the 10th century AD.
Etheline
Variation of Ethel, English
"noble maiden"
Ethel is one of those vintage names that will always will be out...or will it? A generation ago we might have said the same for now-fashionable names like Florence and Ida. Even if Ethel rises,…
Ulric
English variation of Ulrich and Wulfric, German
"rich and noble heritage; wolf power"
Also related to the word for wolf, this name has a first syllable that's not appealing to the American ear. Better ic-ending choices: Dominic, Frederic, Eric.
Zélie
French
"noble"
A cute, zippy French saint's name that's picking up in popularity there, and here in the US. Zélie originated as a short form of Azélie, thought to derive from Adelaide via the Occitan form Azalaïs.…