Names That Mean Land
- Portland
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"land near the port"Description:
There are two lovely Portlands, in Maine and Oregon, but not many babies with their name.
- Somerset
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"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.
- Noland
Origin:
Irish or French surnameMeaning:
"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.
- Nayiri
Origin:
ArmenianMeaning:
"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.
- Cortlandt
Origin:
DutchMeaning:
"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."
- Lans
Origin:
Dutch variation of Lanzo, GermanMeaning:
"land"Description:
Lans is the Dutch variation of the German name Lanzo, which is also the origin of Lance.
- Lambert
Origin:
French and GermanMeaning:
"land brilliant"Description:
Ancient saint's name used for cowardly cartoon lion.
- Army
Origin:
Word name or variation of Armie, English from FrenchMeaning:
"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.
- Rayyan
Origin:
Variation of Rayan, ArabicMeaning:
"land that is lush and rich in water"
- Kyleena
Origin:
American feminization of Kyle, ScottishMeaning:
"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.
- Adama
Origin:
Variation of AdamMeaning:
"earth, soil, land"
- Rolanda
Origin:
German feminization of ROLANDMeaning:
"famous in the land"Description:
This is a rarely heard feminization of the rarely heard Roland.
- Maryland
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"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.
- Graceland
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"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.
- Adama
Origin:
Variation of Adam, HebrewMeaning:
"son of the earth"
- 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.
- Ivria
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"from the land of Abraham"Description:
Perhaps to honor an ancestral Abraham, but presents a confusing image.
- Rayan
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"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.
- Ibiza
Origin:
Place-name, ArabicMeaning:
"land"Description:
Ibiza — a Spanish island in the Mediterranean Sea — stems from the Arabic word Yabisah, meaning "land".
- Vreeland
Origin:
DutchMeaning:
"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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