Names That Mean Lord

Baalzebub, also spelled Beelzebub, is a demon in Abrahamic religions. In Christian sources, Baalzebub is another name for Satan.

Cornish form of Griffin

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

An epithet of Lord Vishnu in Hindu legend.

A dashing name used mainly in India with one of the best meanings around.

Probably derived from the Breton name Judoc, meaning "lord". As a first name, it's predominantly found in French-speaking African countries. As a surname, it famously belonged to former French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin (in office 1997-2002).

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

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

More manageable than the Jebediahs and Jedidiahs, this name of several biblical characters would make an interesting, undiscovered Old Testament choice.

Striking Sanskrit name that could easily cross cultures.

A rare but on-trend unisex name with roots in Bulgarian and Malay.

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.

Most commonly used in Russia, this Slavic name is also spelled Wsewolod.

Archaic Welsh name, scarcely heard today. Often referred to as the Welsh variation of Edward, although the two names are not related.

An important name in the Hindu religion, connected to Lord Shiva.

Like the original spelling Micah, more parents each year are considering this name for girls.

The original Russian name is Natalia, the French say Natalie or Noel or Noelle, and the Italians use this gender-neutral name. While Natale and its international cousins is traditionally given to babies born at Christmas time, it's certainly not reserved for that.

Currently falling in popularity in its native Slovenia, where Domen peaked at Number 15 in 2002, this form of Dominic sounds fresh and interesting.

The original Welsh spelling of Griffith, and a common name among medieval Welsh royalty. Gruffudd (or Gruffydd) ap Llywelyn was an 11th-century Welsh ruler who fought the English.

In the Old Testament, this was the name of the father of the prophet Joel.