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Luiz is the Portuguese variation of Louis, a classic masculine name with Frankish and German origins. The name derives from the Germanic elements 'hlod' meaning 'famous' and 'wig' meaning 'warrior …

Francke is a masculine name of Germanic origin, functioning as a variant spelling of Frank or Franke. The name derives from the ethnic designation of the Franks, a Germanic tribe …

Derived from the elements "hlut" (famous, loud), and "hilt" (battle), this name originating in the Western Germanic Frankish language is a variation of the name Clothilda.

A romantic rarity, derived from the Old German name Chlotichilda, meaning "famous in battle." Saint Clotilde was a Frankish queen, wife of Clovis I, who played a role in the …

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 …

Romaric was derived from the German elements hrôm, meaning "fame," and rîcja, "strong." It's the name of an obscure Frankish saint who left his life as a courtier to …

Bethenny is the spelling introduced to the world by and closely associated with Real Housewife of New York Bethenny Frankel. While the name has a bit of charm, we recommend …

Clovus is a masculine name of Germanic origin, likely a variant spelling of Clovis, the Latinized form of the Frankish name Hlodowig. The name carries significant historical weight as it …

… of Dutch origin, a variant spelling of Pepijn, which is the Dutch form of the Frankish name Pepin. Historically significant, Pepin was the name of several important Frankish rulers, including …

Louies appears to be a variant spelling of Louis, a classic masculine name with French and Germanic origins. The traditional Louis derives from the Old Frankish name Chlodovech, meaning 'famous …

Martel is a feminine name of French origin that initially developed as a surname meaning 'hammer.' It gained historical significance through Charles Martel, the 8th-century Frankish military leader whose …

Aletheia is a feminine name of Greek origin meaning 'truth' or 'disclosure.' In Greek philosophy and mythology, Aletheia was personified as the spirit of truth, sincerity, and frankness. The name …

Martell is a masculine name that originated as a surname, derived from the French word 'martel,' meaning 'hammer.' The name gained historical significance through Charles Martel, the 8th-century Frankish …

… name comes from the Latin 'Corbinianus' and gained prominence through Saint Korbinian, an 8th-century Frankish missionary who became the first bishop of Freising in Bavaria. The saint's legacy …

… name with historic Germanic roots. The original Clovis was the first king to unite the Frankish tribes and convert to Christianity in the 5th century. The name derives from the …

… or Aloïs, which themselves derive from the name Louis. The ultimate root is the Old Frankish name Chlodovech, meaning 'famous warrior' or 'famous in battle.' Predominantly used in Luxembourg, eastern …

… ruler' or 'powerful.' This ancient name was common among nobility in medieval Germany and the Frankish kingdoms. Adalrich embodies the concept of noble leadership and was often given to sons …

… for prime time. Balthazar, Melchior and Caspar were the Magi who brought gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to the baby Jesus, though their names were not mentioned in the …

… name was carried by an 8th-century saint, Saint Irmina of Oeren, who was a Frankish princess and abbess. Despite its historical significance, Irmina remains relatively uncommon in the English …

… Homer's Iliad. Other notable Helens include disabilities activist and author Helen Keller, painter Helen Frankenthaler, and actress Helen Mirren. Along with Elena and Eliana, other international variations of Helen …

… well-being. The name also appears in Arabic contexts, potentially connected to the word meaning 'frankincense' or as a reference to Lebanon (Lubnan in Arabic). In Celtic traditions, particularly Irish …

… spelling of Roland, a name that gained fame through the legendary medieval hero Roland, a Frankish military leader under Charlemagne who was immortalized in the epic poem 'The Song of …

… For a long time the name has been associated with Boris Karloff, famed for playing Frankenstein's monster; he was William Henry Pratt before taking on the more captivating stage …

… literally translates to 'noble and brave' or 'noble strength.' Adalard was relatively common among the Frankish nobility during the Early Middle Ages, with the most famous bearer being Saint Adalard …

… and "warrior"), it was notably borne by Clovis I, the first king to unite the Frankish tribes in the 5th century. The name ultimately evolved into the French name Louis …

… or "divine peace." Godefroi was popularized during the Crusades, notably through Godefroi de Bouillon, a Frankish knight who became one of the leaders of the First Crusade and the first …

… magical vibe via Cornelius Agrippa, a medieval alchemist who appears in scores of books, including Frankenstein and Harry Potter. In Christopher Marlowe's Dr. Faustus, Cornelius was one of the …

… during the early medieval period in parts of Western Europe, particularly among noble families in Frankish territories, Bertilde has since become quite rare. The name reflects the Germanic tradition of …

… was borne by several notable historical figures, including Saint Evrard of Cysoing, a 9th-century Frankish nobleman. While relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, Evrard maintains a presence in francophone …

… historical name was carried by notable women in early European history, including several Gothic and Frankish noblewomen. Amalgunde has remained exceedingly uncommon in modern times, rarely appearing in contemporary naming …

… her name feels fun, sunny and retro. Or rather, her nickname: the character's given name was Franzie, Gidget was her nom de surf, formed by combining "girl" and "midget."

… girls' popularity list in 1999 but is outranked by the Brynn spelling. Reality star Bethenny Frankel named her daughter Bryn in 2010. Trivia tidbit: Bryn Mawr college was the first …

… France. It's been used there since the middle ages, partly in honor of the Frankish bishop St Gaston. It went out of style in France mid-century, but now …

… popular culture, notably as a character type in horror films following the famous assistant in Frankenstein adaptations. While less common than the standard Igor spelling, Ygor has appeal for parents …

… Jerusalem where Jesus stayed during Holy Week. Mary of Bethany was the sister of Martha and Lazarus. A spelling variation was introduced by Real Housewife of New York Bethenny Frankel.

… was one of the three kings who visited the infant Jesus bearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. A distinguished literary name, Balthazar has been used by Shakespeare (4 times …

… essence. Historically, Lothar was borne by several medieval European rulers, including Holy Roman Emperors and Frankish kings. As Lothahr, the name remains extremely rare, likely appealing to parents seeking a …

… in the 1980s and 1990s, receiving another boost in recognition through reality television personality Bethenny Frankel (though she uses a different spelling). Bethanny combines the familiar, gentle sound of the …

… he refused to worship Roman gods. The Moritz form also references the posh Swiss ski resort St. Moritz and Justine Moritz is a character from Mary Shelley's novel, Frankenstein.

… speaking countries, it remains a traditional choice in Northern Europe. The name carries associations with frankness and honesty due to its sound and historical use. Frans offers a distinctive international …

… stage, film and TV actor, who has been seen as Stephen Hawking, William Pitt, Dr. Frankenstein, Frankenstein's monster, and currently as Sherlock Holmes in the BBC series. Just one …

… few boys’ names popularized by a female version. Victor was the first name of Dr. Frankenstein, the scholar who brings the monster to life, and the romantic figure of Victor …

… the strong, classic feeling of the original. Throughout history, the name has been associated with frankness, directness, and sincerity—qualities reflected in the English word 'frank' which shares the same …

… Adam Sandler, Martin Short and Senator Al “I’m good enough, I’m smart enough” Franken. The question is: did they apply their quirky creativity when it came to naming …

As an illustrator and an author, I of course have many characters. Here's (some of) their names !

Claudia is a classic name with ancient Roman roots. Never truly in or truly out, Claudia feels like a strong, modern choice that hits the sweet spot between too popular …

I drove through Wyoming this year and began to want to name many babies after Wyoming towns!

Francique is an uncommon feminine name with French linguistic roots, likely derived from the masculine name François or the feminine Francesca. The suffix '-ique' gives it a distinctively French flair …

Mike Myers’ recent choice of the name Spike for his infant son got me to thinking.  Did other former SNL cast members make equally offbeat, out-of-the-box choices …