Medieval Names

A name from Welsh legend. Amaethon son of Dôn is mentioned in several medieval Welsh texts. In Culhwch and Olwen he is the only person who can plow a certain field, and in the poem The Battle of the Trees he stole a dog and a roebuck from the otherworld and defeated its ruler. It has been suggested that the name originally belonged to a pre-Christian god of agriculture, though that would have been many hundreds of years before the first surviving texts mentioning him.

A short form of Old Germanic names starting with the element fulc "people". Variants include Fulk, Fulke and Folke.

Malkin is an intriguing feminine name with medieval English origins. Historically, it served as a diminutive form of Maud or Matilda, popular in the Middle Ages. The name later developed folkloric associations, sometimes referring to a female cat (particularly a green-eyed one) or a witch's familiar in English folklore. In Shakespeare's time, 'grimalkin' referred to an old female cat or a fiery woman. This rich history gives Malkin a distinctive antique charm with subtle mystical undertones. Though very rare today, the name could appeal to parents interested in genuine historic English names or those seeking a name with a slightly mysterious, folkloric quality. Malkin's short, straightforward pronunciation contrasts with its unusual character, making it both accessible and unique.

Fleetwood Mac introduced the world to Rhiannon, but Arianrhod is a lesser-known woman of Welsh legend. Strap in, this is a name story!

Medieval nickname for Mary that became a surname, and could now be a rare but in-trend first name for both sexes.

Feminine form of Gottlieb

Imanie likely derives from Arabic linguistic roots, possibly related to 'iman' meaning 'faith' or 'belief.' This connection would make it semantically similar to names like Faith or Creed in English. Alternatively, it may represent a creative modern variation of names like Imani, which shares the same Arabic root. The name appears in usage records primarily from the 1990s onward in the United States. The spelling variation with the final '-ie' creates a distinctive visual presentation while maintaining the original pronunciation and meaning. The name's global linguistic connections and meaningful etymology may contribute to its appeal, offering both cultural significance and a melodic sound pattern with its three-syllable structure and flowing vowel sounds.