Names That Mean Lord

Nat, a sharp and versatile nickname, comes from classics like Natalie, Natalia, and Natasha. With its boyish edge, it fits right in with the rising trend of short, unisex names for girls.
 
Nat Cook is an Australian politician first elected in 2022. In media, Sophie Thatcher and Juliette Lewis play Natalie "Nat" Scatorccio in Yellowjackets.

A spelling variation of the unisex Dominique that was briefly popular in the late 80s and early 90s.

Domonique

An appealing form of Cyril, with a cool -o ending. It is a familiar choice in its native Ukraine.

Kyrylo

A warm and stylish name, Maëlle is currently in the Top 150 in both France and Belgium. The feminine form of the even more popular Maël, it traditionally means "prince, lord", though this variant could be interpreted as meaning "lady", "chief", "ruler", or "princess" if you prefer. 
 
The traditional Maël was borne by a 5th century Breton Saint whose feast day is celebrated on May 13th, making this all the more apt for a May baby. Alternative variations of the name include Maelle, Maëly, Maëlys, Maëlya, and Maëllie, which all ranked in the French Top 500 in a recent year. Maella and Maela are additional Breton forms.

Maëlle

Montezuma is the Anglicized version of the Nahuatl name Motecuhzoma, famously borne by two Aztec emperors. There's growing interest in names from Indigenous Latin American cultures but if you go with Montezuma, be prepared for a lifetime of "Montezuma's Revenge" jokes.

Montezuma

A rare form of Isaiah, used in various Germanic languages. This twist on the biblical name may appeal to religious parents with German, Dutch or Swedish heritage. 

Jesaja

A name from Armenian Zoroastrianism, where Aramazd was the chief and creator god who fathered the other gods. His name originates as a variant of the Persian name for the god, Ahura Mazda. Aramazd doubles as a place name, as the beautiful Aramazd mountains in Armenia were named after the god.

Aramazd

An alternative name for the all-powerful Hindu deity Shiva.

Hara

Iowerth, derived from the roots io meaning "lord" and berth meaning "fine, handsome", has been long considered the Welsh equivalent of Edward, despite their separate roots and meanings. 

Iowerth

The name of a 6th saint from Galway whose monastery became a center of learning while he was there, Iarlaith is an undiscovered Irish gem. Undiscovered in the US, that is: Iarlaith is a Top 100 name in Ireland, given to around 55 boys in a recent year.
 
Other spellings of the name include Iarlaithe and Iarlflaith, while the Anglicized form is Jarlath, more familiar perhaps thanks to actor Jarlath Conroy of Law & Order. Pronounced as EER-luh or EEYR-luh depending on accent and place, the name has never ranked in the US charts.