Names That Mean Famous

Masculine in an outmoded, unappealing way.

Hodge is a medieval English nickname for Roger, which was brought to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. Roger isn't ready for a comeback yet, but we'd love to see the resurgence of Hodge, which never was a common choice in the US.

Most famously borne by Loja Saarinen, a Finnish-American artist and wife of architect Eliel Saarinen. She was born Minna Carolina Mathilde Louise Gesellius and went by Louise or Loja.

Alternate Anglicization of Rurik, a powerful name related to Roderick with a meaning to match. This spelling shortens naturally to cool nickname Rory.

A German and Dutch name related to Ramiro via Raginmar and Reinmer. It is also found as a surname.

This Croation take on Russian stalwart Vladimir has a softer sound that may appeal to many.

The German surname Kilmer is derived from Gilmer, which itself originated from various German given names. These personal names include Gildemir and Gilmar, meaning "famous sacrifice", along with Gisel and Gisela, which derive from the German element gīsil, meaning "pledge", "hostage", or "noble offspring".

This variation removes the d from the original spelling, making it even rarer. Clotilde may not see much usage in the US, but it is currently Number 431 in France.

A Germanic name used in early medieval Europe that today could be cool route to nicknames Theo and Teddy.

A beautiful Hawaiian boy's name that feels like the male equivalent to popular Kailani and co.

English form of the Ancient Germanic name Chlodochar, modernized as Lothar. This was the name of a 9th-century Frankish king, the son of Louis I, who ruled the region called Lorraine. The name and word Lothario derives from the same source.

Variant of Marissa

Variation of Ludwig.

Variant of Marisa

An audacious sounding ancient name belonging to an 8th-century Swiss saint, an abbot of Saint Gall.

Radim is a handsome Slavic name derived from the elements "rad" (care) and "mer" (great, famous).

Variant of Lulabelle

Variant of Marissa

Modern Spanish variant of Marissa

Jèrriais (Jersey) form of Louise, sometimes shortened to Loulou.