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Names That Mean Land

Updated October 2026

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Kiell
Variation of Kyle, Scottish
"narrow spit of land"
This variation of the popular Kyle places the stress on the second syllable as opposed to the first, which may appeal to parents who want a twist on a 90s favorite. A notable bearer is actor Kiell…
Laird
Scottish
"lord of the land"
Laird is a Scottish title for the landed gentry – it ranks just below a Baron – with a pleasantly distinctive Scottish burr that must have appealed to Sharon Stone, who chose it for her son. Laird…
Howel
English
"land with hills"
The Anglophile Howard.
Shore
English word name
"land by the sea"
A beachy name, similar in feel to Coast, Tide, Bay, and Cove. It has yet to rank in the US stats.
Tarryn
English, modern invention
"land of Eoghan; rocky hill"
A variation of Taryn, itself a variant of Tara or Tyrone.
Argyle
Scottish
"an Irishman, from the land of the Gaels"
Nice Scottish sound, but too tied to sweaters and socks.
Maelor
Welsh
"prince + land"
In Welsh legend, Maelor Gawr ("giant") was a king and, as his name suggests, a giant, who lived on a hillfort near Aberystwyth in west Wales. The name is very rarely used, even in Wales, but if…
Alanda
English compound name, Afrikaans variation of Aland
" little rock or child + loveable; noble land"
Alanda is a name with a number of possible origins, one being that it is an English smoosh name, combining Amanda with an Ala- name such as Alan or Alannah. It could also be an Afrikaans name, likely…
Rolanda
German feminization of ROLAND
"famous in the land"
This is a rarely heard feminization of the rarely heard Roland.
Patria
Italian
"native land"
As patriotic as a name can be.
Bolivia
Spanish place name
"land of Bolivar; land of the windmill valley"
If you're tired of Olivia, you could be the first on your block to introduce this unique sound-related place name with Latin flair. The country of Bolivia was named after the revolutionary Simón…
Shore
English word name
"land by the sea"
A beachy name, with a strong, certain sound. Perfect for a summer baby or for those who love a rugged shoreline. It's yer to rank in the US stats.
Ellerbe
English surname
"Aelfweard's land or farmstead; settlement of the elf guardian"
The name of a town in North Carolina, Ellerbe is derived from the Old English surname Elwordebi, meaning "Aelfweard's farmstead". Contracted and altered overtime, it appears in various forms,…
Ivria
Hebrew
"from the land of Abraham"
Perhaps to honor an ancestral Abraham, but presents a confusing image.
California
Place name, Spanish from Arabic
"land of Califia, land of the caliph"
Has not caught on as much as other Golden State place-names — Sierra, Marin, West, or even Francisco — probably because of its length. The state of California got its name from the 16th-century…
Brasilia
Portuguese place name
"land of brazilwood; ember-colored land"
The name of the 20th-century-created capital of Brazil has a good measure of Latin rhythm and could make a possible female choice, while Brazil might work for a boy.
Columbia
Latin
"land of Columbus"
Columbia is a rarely used name with many associations. From the eighteenth century it has been used as a female personification of the United States, often appearing as a flag-draped patriotic…
Nayiri
Armenian
"land of canyons; land of rivers"
Referring to the ancient region of Nairi and its breathtaking landscape, Nayiri is a gender-neutral name in Armenia.
Caledonia
Latin place-name for Scotland
"hard or rocky land"
Caledonia is a rhythmic and alluring place name used by singer Shawn Colvin for her daughter. It would make an interesting and apt choice for a girl with Scottish ancestry.
Kirkland
English surname
"from the church's land"
Kirkland originated as a surname for someone who lived on land belonging to the church. There are six communities in the US called Kirkland, and it's also associated with Costco's store brand of…

Names That Mean Land

Kiell

Laird

Howel

Shore

Tarryn

Argyle

Maelor

Alanda

Rolanda

Patria

Bolivia

Shore

Ellerbe

Ivria

California

Brasilia

Columbia

Nayiri

Caledonia

Kirkland