Baby Name Meanings
Names That Mean Noble
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Alician
Masculine form of Alice or compound name
"noble; noble + God is gracious"
Also used as a feminine name, Alician is a rare masculine form of Alice, with similar sounds to Caspian, Alistair, and Cassian. It could simply mean "noble" from the Germanic element adal however, it…
Ethelind
Variation of Adelind or Ethelinda
"noble, supple and tender"
A way to make the clunky cute Ethel a little more elegant perhaps, Ethelind is a noble yet gentle name, born by American stage and film actress Ethelind Terry.
Athella
Medieval form of Adela
"noble"
An old form of the adal family, an intriguing choice for those who like Adele, Adelaide, and Della, but also Athena and Estella. Athela is another spelling option.
Athela
Medieval form of Adela
"noble"
An old form of the adal family, an intriguing choice for those who like Adele, Adelaide, and Della, but also Athena and Estella. Athella is another spelling option.
Ethelwyn
Form of Æðelwine, Old English
"noble friend"
Ethelwyn is a form of Æðelwine, a masculine Anglo-Saxon saints' name that was revived in the 19th century, but for girls. An old example of gender-bending names, the switch likely occurred due to its…
Soyer
French, Turkish
"master, lord; nobleman"
While this may sound like an alternative spelling of the unisex Sawyer, it is in fact a multicultural choice of French and Turkish origin, more familiar as a last name than a given name. From its…
Ailish
Scottish and Irish
"noble"
This Anglicized spelling makes the pronunciation of Ailís or Aileas — the Irish and Scottish forms of Alice, respectively — slightly more obvious to English-speakers. Ailis or Aileas are more…
Nediva
Hebrew
"generous, noble"
A unique Hebrew name, likely derived from the word nadav meaning "to give" or "to be generous", Nediva is a relation of the Biblical masculine names Nedabiah and Nadab. With its cool -diva ending,…
Alberta
English, feminine variation of Albert
"noble, bright"
This jazzy old name could make a comeback, the way Josephine and Ella have. In England the name was popularized by Queen Victoria's daughter Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, after whom her governor…
Alard
German
"noble, steadfast"
Alard looks and sounds like the name of a romantic, medieval knight. It's dashing and unusual; but still easy to pronounce and spell. Cognate Adelard might also appeal if you are considering this…
Ailbhe
Irish
"world, light, white; rock"
Ailbhe is a unisex Irish name that has appeared throughout Irish history, borne by a 6th-century (male) saint, and by a female warrior of Fianna, a legendary group of women warriors, led by Fionn…
Adolpha
German
"noble wolf"
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Adolphus
Latin
"noble wolf"
This softer version of Adolf is sadly still off-limits due to the connotations with Hitler.
Adolph
German
"noble wolf"
World War II stamped a permanent verboten on Adolph.
Abelard
German
"noble, steadfast"
Abelard brings to mind Peter/Pierre Abelard, the great twelfth century Breton scholastic philosopher and theologian, who was equally celebrated for his tragic love affair with Heloise--one of the…
Abelardo
Spanish version of French Adelard
"noble and strong"
Sometimes heard in the Latino community, has not crossed over into others.
Adalaide
Spelling variation of Adelaide, German
"noble, nobility"
Many girls' names beginning with Ad- are enjoying newfound popularity, mainly Adelaide, Adeline, and Ada. Adalaide is a spelling that bridges the gap between Ada and Adelaide, which in German come…
Adalia
Hebrew, German, "God is my refuge; noble one"
"God is my refuge; noble one"
Distinctive, elegant, and luxurious, Adalia can be a variation of Adele, or a Hebrew name with a Biblical background. Although it is given exclusively to girls in the US, in the Bible it is…
Adalius
German
"noble"
New England Patriots linebacker Adalius Thomas brought his Latinate name into the spotlight, and he has an equally unusual middle name--DONQUAIL.
Adara
Arabic, Hebrew
"maidens; noble, exalted"
A charming multicultural choice with a daring yet grounded sound, Adara is a both a Hebrew name with a noble meaning, and an Arabic name with ties to astronomy. Popular in Puerto Rico and Spain, it…