Names That Mean Fair

  1. Giustina
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "just, fair"
    • Description:

      Unusual and attractive Italian form of Justine.
  2. Kells
    • Origin:

      Irish, English
    • Meaning:

      "fair hilltop, head fort, helmet"
    • Description:

      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, meaning "helmet, cauldron".
  3. Wenn
    • Origin:

      Cornish
    • Meaning:

      "white / fair"
    • Description:

      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".
  4. Yefim
    • Origin:

      Russian diminutive of Euphemios, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "fair speech"
    • Description:

      A large proportion of Russian names are derived from those with Greek origins. Yefim comes from Euphemios, the masculine form of Euphemia.
  5. Keelan
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "slender and fair"
    • Description:

      Keelan is the Anglicized, phonetic form of the more traditionally-spelled Caelan.. While this name is said by many sources to be unisex and might certainly feel unisex to Americans, in practice in modern Ireland it is only given to boys. Keelin is also found.
  6. Elvi
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Elviira, Finnish from Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "white; fair"
    • Description:

      Elvi is one of those elusive names that fit in yet stand out. It's similar to currently trendy girl names such as Ellie and Evie but maintains distinction.
  7. Mackinley
    • Origin:

      Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "son of the fair hero"
    • Description:

      A spelling spin on presidential surname McKinley.
  8. Delwen
    • Origin:

      Welsh invented name
    • Meaning:

      "pretty and fair"
    • Description:

      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 Elowen, which is Cornish.
  9. Iestyn
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "just, fair"
    • Description:

      The Welsh form of Justin, borne by a 6th century saint.
  10. Euphamia
    • Origin:

      Variation of Euphemia, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "fair speech"
    • Description:

      Variation of Euphemia.
  11. Cenwyn
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "fair head"
    • Description:

      A rare Welsh choice, and an original way to get the nickname Ken / Kenny.
  12. Barra
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "fair head"
    • Description:

      Diminutive of Finbar
  13. Rhonwen
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "slender, fair"
    • Description:

      The delicate and haunting Welsh Rhonwen is still a rarity in the U.S., where her English version Rowena is better known, but would be a lovely choice for any parent in search of a name that was both unusual and traditional, classically feminine yet strong.
  14. Gwenda
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "fair and good"
    • Description:

      The Good Witch's first cousin.
  15. Albinia
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "white, fair"
    • Description:

      The original male name Alban is a lot sleeker and more usable.
  16. Morenwyn
    • Origin:

      Cornish
    • Meaning:

      "fair lady"
    • Description:

      A sweet modern update on Morgan.
  17. Beibhinn
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "white or fair lady"
    • Description:

      An important name in Irish myth, belonging to a beautiful giantess who was both mother and wife of Brian Boru. It is usually Anglicized as the phonetic Bevin, but also as Vivian.
  18. Lilwenn
    • Origin:

      Breton
    • Meaning:

      "fair lily, white lily"
    • Description:

      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". While the obvious nickname would be Lily, Leni might be a possibility too.

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