Baby Name Meanings
Names That Mean Honor
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Ynyr
Welsh form of Honorius
"honorable"
Ynyr is still quietly used in Wales, though the alternative modern form of ancient Roman Honorius is the simple Honor. The name is used in the 1983 sci-fi movie, Krull , which follows the adventures…
Yocheved
Hebrew
"God is glory"
The name of the mother of Miriam, Aaron and Moses in the Old Testament. Yocheved was also the name of one of the three daughters of the medieval Talmudic scholar, Rashi. Famous modern-day bearers…
Yoshi
Japanese
"good, respectful"
A classic Japanese name known to kids around the world as a Nintendo video-game character.
Yoshiki
Japanese
"honor; glory"
Zimri
Hebrew
"my music, my praise"
This unusual and spunky biblical name was one of the Kings of Israel as well as one of Judah's grandsons and has a wonderful meaning. We'd like to see Zimri being used more, and we think it has…
Zuko
Xhosa
"glory"
No, this name is not an homage to Grease! Zuko is a Xhosa (Zulu) boys' name meaning glory. In a world of Zekes, Zaks and Zanes, Zuko could make a refreshing choice for parents looking for something…
Merei
Kazakh
"prestige, fame, honor; festivity"
Also transcribed as Merey, this unisex Kazakh name was in the Top 100 names for girls in its native country between 2002 and 2016. While several sources suggest it means "prestige, respect, fame,…
Adebola
Yoruba, Nigerian
"comer met honor"
Yoruba name given to baby girls whose parents want to bestow them with honor.
Merei
Kazakh
"prestige, honor"
A unisex choice that ranked in the Kazakh Top 100 names for girls, Merei is still used as a masculine name sometimes. Possibly meaning "prestige, respected, honor" and "fame", it might be related to…
Admire
English word name
"regard with respect"
One of the newest virtue names, given to 11 girls (and 11 boys) in the most recent year on record. Nickname Addy might make this one feel more grounded.
Aenea
Greek, female variation of Aeneas
"the praised one"
This name found in the fantasy series Endymion/Rise of Endymion has a slightly physiological feel to it.
Aeneas
Greek
"the praised one"
In Greek and Roman mythology, Aeneas was the legendary son of Venus (or Aphrodite) who was the hero of Troy and Rome. Appearing in the Aeneid by the poet Virgil, he goes on to found the Roman state…
Capella
Latin
"little she goat"
Capella, the eleventh brightest star in the sky, carries much mythological and astrological significance. In Roman mythology, Capella represented the goat that suckled Jupiter, whose horn became the…
Aintza
Basque
"glory"
This Basque name also has a variation: Aintzane.
Akbar
Arabic
"praised"
Name of a great Indian Mogul king, a Matt Groening cartoon character, and many Indian restaurants.
Alcide
French version of Heracles
"glory of Hera"
This is the French version of Alcides, birth name of the Greek mythological Heracles (Hercules). You're more likely to recognize it as the name of the hot True Blood werewolf, Alcide Herveaux.
Alimayu
Ethiopian
"in honor of God"
Wesley Snipes chose this distinctive East African name for his son.
Androcles
Greek
"glorious man"
Mythological name with a fabulous meaning. Sure it's weighty, but so is Aphrodite; Andy is an easy nickname choice to make this name more wearable in the classroom.
Aneurin
Welsh
"honor"
Rarely heard in the US, Aneurin is best remembered in the UK as the Welsh politician, Aneurin "Nye" Bevan, who was instrumental in setting up the National Health Service when he was Minister for…
Anju
Hindi, “shining, honor”
A soft, sweet, distinctive name with a noble meaning.