Names That Mean Land

  1. Portland
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "land near the port"
    • Description:

      There are two lovely Portlands, in Maine and Oregon, but not many babies with their name.
  2. Somerset
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "land of the summer settlers"
    • Description:

      The name of an English county and noble title, Somerset is also found as a surname and occasionally as a given name. The English writer (William) Somerset Maugham is a notable bearer.
  3. Noland
    • Origin:

      Irish or French surname
    • Meaning:

      "champion; not land"
    • Description:

      Noland exists as a surname among the Irish and the French. In Ireland, it's a variation of the much more common Nolan. As a French surname, Noland is derived from Germanic components not, "need" and land.
  4. Nayiri
    • Origin:

      Armenian
    • Meaning:

      "land of canyons; land of rivers"
    • Description:

      Referring to the ancient region of Nairi and its breathtaking landscape, Nayiri is a gender-neutral name in Armenia.
  5. Cortlandt
    • Origin:

      Dutch
    • Meaning:

      "short land"
    • Description:

      A place and surname turned first name, as in aviator Cortlandt F. Bishop and four-star general Cortlandt V. R. Schuyler. Cortlandt was a village near modern-day Wijk bij Duurstede, Netherlands. Its name was derived from the Dutch elements cort, meaning "short" or "narrow," and landt, "land."
  6. Lans
    • Origin:

      Dutch variation of Lanzo, German
    • Meaning:

      "land"
    • Description:

      Lans is the Dutch variation of the German name Lanzo, which is also the origin of Lance.
  7. Lambert
    • Origin:

      French and German
    • Meaning:

      "land brilliant"
    • Description:

      Ancient saint's name used for cowardly cartoon lion.
  8. Army
    • Origin:

      Word name or variation of Armie, English from French
    • Meaning:

      "military land force; soldier"
    • Description:

      A patriotic spin on Armie, with roughly the same meaning whether you consider it a variation or a totally separate word name.
  9. Rayyan
    • Origin:

      Variation of Rayan, Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "land that is lush and rich in water"
  10. Kyleena
    • Origin:

      American feminization of Kyle, Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "narrow spit of land"
    • Description:

      Although Kyleena has a pleasant sound, it's a baby name best to avoid — Kyleena is the trade name of an IUD.
  11. Adama
    • Origin:

      Variation of Adam
    • Meaning:

      "earth, soil, land"
  12. Rolanda
    • Origin:

      German feminization of ROLAND
    • Meaning:

      "famous in the land"
    • Description:

      This is a rarely heard feminization of the rarely heard Roland.
  13. Maryland
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "Mary's land"
    • Description:

      A fun, unexpected way to honor your home state or a Mary in your life. As geographical girl names such as Ireland, Scotland, and Oakland slowly rise up the charts, Maryland could be a future favorite.
  14. Graceland
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "land of grace"
    • Description:

      More distinctive than Grace and more creative than Presley, Graceland is a contemporary name that could catch on with parents searching for a unique honorific.
  15. Adama
    • Origin:

      Variation of Adam, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "son of the earth"
  16. Army
    • Origin:

      Variation of Armie, English word name from French "military land force; soldier"
    • Meaning:

      "military land force; soldier"
    • Description:

      Whether you consider it a word name or a spelling variation of Armie, this name maintains its meaning. Jill Wagner used it for her daughter in 2020.
  17. Ivria
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "from the land of Abraham"
    • Description:

      Perhaps to honor an ancestral Abraham, but presents a confusing image.
  18. Rayan
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "land that is lush and rich in water"
    • Description:

      This unisex Arabic name is most frequently used for baby boys in the US, although a significant number of girls are named Rayan each year as well. The emphasis belongs on the second syllable.
  19. Ibiza
    • Origin:

      Place-name, Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "land"
    • Description:

      Ibiza — a Spanish island in the Mediterranean Sea — stems from the Arabic word Yabisah, meaning "land".
  20. Vreeland
    • Origin:

      Dutch
    • Meaning:

      "land of legal protection against armed violence"
    • Description:

      Fashion icon and Vogue editor-in-chief Diana Vreeland adds an air of glamour to her distinctive Dutch surname. It would make a striking name for the daughter of a parent in the fashion industry.

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