Names That Mean Fair
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Delwen
Welsh invented name
"pretty and fair"
Delwen appears to be a modern invented name in Welsh, deriving from two common name components: del - meaning pretty and wen - meaning fair/white. Similar names include Delyth, also Welsh, and…
Wenna
Cornish
"white, fair"
Wenna is an early Cornish form of Gwen, belonging to two 5th-century Cornish saints. It shares the same meaning of "white, fair". Similar in feel to Wrenna, Tessa, and Willa, it could also be a…
Wenn
Cornish
"white / fair"
Like the variation Wenna, Wenn is an early Cornish form of Gwen. Confusion with the English word "when" leads us to suggest that the longer form Wenna would be more "name-like".
Lilwen
Welsh
"white lily"
An unusual member of the "Lily" family of names, this one gives you the option for sweet vintage nickname Winnie, too. It's very unusual even in its native country, never given to more than 3 babies…
Lilwenn
Breton
"fair lily, white lily"
Possibly a variation of the Welsh Liliwen (meaning "snowdrop"), this Breton form of Lily blends the botanical name with the -wen element, creating the sweet meanings of "fair lily" or "white lily".…
Euphamia
Variation of Euphemia, Greek
"fair speech"
Variation of Euphemia.
Jatau
Hausa
"light, fair"
Béibhínn
Irish
"fair woman"
Also spelled Bébinn, this name was borne by several characters in Irish mythology.
Kells
Irish, English
"fair hilltop, head fort, helmet"
This cool surname and place name has multiple origins. As an Irish place name, it may derive from the Gaelic for "fair hilltop" or "head fort', while as a surname it comes from the Norse name Ketill,…
Giustino
Italian
"just, fair"
Unusual and romantic Italian form of Justin. Giusto has historically been more popular in Italy, but both variants are rare now.
Mackinley
Scottish
"son of the fair hero"
A spelling spin on presidential surname McKinley.
Finvarra
Irish, Gaelic
"fair top"
The name of the powerful king of fairies in Irish folklore, Finvarra is often presented as a benevolent figure, bringing successful harvests and offering up earthly rewards for humans. In some…
Siren
Greek, Norwegian, Swedish
"severe, or fair victory"
The Sirens in Greek myth were nymphs of half-woman, half-bird appearance who lured sailors to their deaths with their song. As a name, Siren has been used in the Scandinavian countries, either as a…
Finnur
Norse
"wanderer"
Finnur and Finnr are not variation of the Irish Finn or Fionn but Old Norse names referring to Finns or Laplanders, which originally means wanderer. Either name could make an original route to the…
Iestyn
Welsh
"just, fair"
The Welsh form of Justin, borne by a 6th century saint.
Yefim
Russian diminutive of Euphemios, Greek
"fair speech"
A large proportion of Russian names are derived from those with Greek origins. Yefim comes from Euphemios, the masculine form of Euphemia.
Barra
Irish
"fair head"
Diminutive of Finbar
Euphemie
French variation of Euphemia, Greek
"fair speech"
French variant of Euphemia, which feels a little lighter and fresher than the English form.
Arwyn
Welsh
"very fair"
Derived from Welsh gwyn "white, fair" plus an intensifying prefix, Arwyn is a warm and unusual option.
Efim
Russian diminutive of Euphemios, Greek
"fair speech"
Efim originated as a short form of the elaborate Greek name Euphemios and is now used as a name in its own right. It can also be spelled Yefim.