Names That Mean Lord

Tanya with a G.

Kitsa could be used as a cute elaboration of Kit or a nickname for Katherine, although the names are unrelated. It's traditionally a nickname for the rare Greek name Kyriaki.

Resembling Orion, a current favorite, Kirion is a Russian name ready for import.

Tierney is a Celtic surname with a definite Irish twinkle, a name just waiting to be discovered. Though now sometimes used for girls (in the US, not Ireland), as in jazz singer Tierney Sutton, it still has plenty of masculine punch.

Eliot is the sleekest spelling of the original, very occasionally used for girls, perhaps to honor novelist George Eliot.

Commonly shortened to Sakari, which may have broader appeal.

Variant of Gruffudd and Griffith, currently in the UK Top 1000, though predominantly used in Wales only.

French variant of Isaiah

Ilesha is an unusual choice that will undoubtedly be confused with similar and far more common names such as Alicia and Elissa.

Unusual Daniel relative.

A bit slight to put directly on the birth certificate, but Dom is a pleasant nickname for a boy or a girl.

Intriguing Russian possibility, even though proper pronunciation would not be obvious. Ilya might be a more manageable option.

Zakhar would make a fresh way to honor a Zachary, particularly if you have Russian heritage.

A variation of Jotham, an Old Testament name.

An epithet of Lord Vishnu in Hindu legend.

A multi-cultural choice overflowing with charm.

A 7th century Breton saint's name which is the origin of the names Joyce and Jocelyn (both originally masculine). St Judoc was a Breton prince who renounced his power and wealth to live as a hermit. His name would make for a handsome and unexpected alternative to popular Jude.

A name rarely heard these days, it was the moniker of several early saints.

Hrisihikesh (the first H is silent) is another name for Lord Vishnu. Musician Hrishikesh Hirway is the creator of the popular podcast Song Exploder. The internationally-friendly short form is Hrishi, pronounced like Rishi.

One of several more venerable names that get to the nickname Zack if you're tired of Zachary. In the New Testament, Zacharias was the husband of Elizabeth and father of John the Baptist.