Names That Mean Good

  1. Aimo
    • Origin:

      Finnish
    • Meaning:

      "fair-sized, good amount"
    • Description:

      Aimo was most common in Finland and Scandinavian during the first half of the 20th century.
  2. Kartier
    • Origin:

      Variation of Cartier, French
    • Meaning:

      "transporter of good by cart"
    • Description:

      Swapping the C for a K makes Kartier less luxe, yet this variation is quickly catching up to the original.
  3. Síthmaith
    • Origin:

      Irish, Gaelic
    • Meaning:

      "good peace"
    • Description:

      Alternatively spelled Síomha, this Irish name has a wonderful meaning.
  4. Gitty
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Gittel, Yiddish
    • Meaning:

      "good"
    • Description:

      Chirpy, upbeat Jewish nickname. Gitty was traditionally short for the Yiddish name Gittel, but now is more common as an independent name.
  5. Peyami
    • Origin:

      Turkish
    • Meaning:

      "messenger, good news"
    • Description:

      Peyami is of Turkish origin stemming from the Persian word peyam, and as an upbeat meaning.
  6. Tobiasz
    • Origin:

      Polish variation of Tobias, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God is good"
  7. Maimun
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "luck, good fortune"
    • Description:

      Maimun is a common name in Arabic-speaking countries, where its meaning bestows good fortune.
  8. Eustachys
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "fruitful; good ear of corn"
    • Description:

      Eustachys is an Ancient Greek given name derived from the elements eu, meaning "good" and stachys, "ear of corn." Taken together, the meaning is commonly considered to be "fruitful."
  9. Afryea
    • Origin:

      Ewe, Ghanaian
    • Meaning:

      "born during good times"
  10. Eupraxia
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "good conduct"
    • Description:

      This rare name, used by a Byzantine saint, is not as attractive as other Greek "Eu" name like Eugenia, Eulalie and Eudora. This probably belongs in the footnotes of the history books.
  11. Dobrawa
    • Origin:

      Polish from Slavic
    • Meaning:

      "oak grove; good glory"
    • Description:

      The exact origins of Dobrawa are unknown. It may be a variant of Dąbrówka, ultimately of Slavic origins meaning "oak grove," or a contraction of Dobrosława, "good glory."
  12. Parasha
    • Origin:

      Russian
    • Meaning:

      "born on Good Friday"
    • Description:

      Slavic possibility for a girl born during the Easter season.
  13. Bona
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "good, good woman"
    • Description:

      A lovely meaning, but a crude soundalike word has stopped it from being widely used.
  14. Fairweather
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "good weather"
    • Description:

      A sunny-sounding surname or an adjective meaning "only when the going's good" – as in, a fairweather friend.
  15. Agacia
    • Origin:

      Variation of Agatha, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "good woman"
    • Description:

      With so many A-beginning names finding their way into style, Agacia is one unusual choice that could get more attention. It's part Agatha, part Acacia, and quite intriguing.
  16. Evdokia
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "to be pleased, to have good will"
    • Description:

      The modern Greek form of Eudocia.
  17. Fairweather
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "good weather"
    • Description:

      A sunny-sounding surname or an adjective meaning "only when the going's good" – as in, a fairweather friend.
  18. Hideyoshi
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "good luck"
  19. Guðmundr
    • Origin:

      Old Norse
    • Meaning:

      "protection of God; good protection"
    • Description:

      An ancient Scandinavian name borne by a legendary Norse king. It's more commonly seen today in the form of Guðmundur, a top name in Iceland.
  20. Maimon
    • Origin:

      Judeo-Italian variation of Maimun, Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "luck, good fortune"