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A form of Suleiman (the Arabic version of Solomon) especially used in France and francophone North Africa. The singer Slimane won the French version of The Voice in 2016. Actress …

A legendary Cornish ruler who inherited the northern part of his father’s land while the southern part went to his brother Belinus. Their statues now stand on either side …

Nimet minun tuleville lapsille... tämän luettelon nimet ovat lähinnä suomalaisia ja skandinaavisia, mutta myös muita

In Greek mythology, Tartarus rules over the depths of the underworld. Probably not the best role model for a little boy.

This Dutch version of Jules is used for both girls and boys. The association with the vaping product of the same name (but different pronunciation) makes this one a no …

The name of several rulers of Parthia and of the ill-fated admirer of the princess of Persian Armenia, Shirin. The story of Farhad's love for Shirin is one …

Sounds like...a Teutonic axe-ruler.

Unrelated to the Latvian Valdis ("rule"), the Icelandic Valdís comes from Old Norse, with the mythological meaning of "goddess of the dead".

A modern spin on classic Jules, this name appeared in the US Top 1000 multiple times between 2009 and 2021. Notably borne by rapper and actor Juelz Santana, it was …

Ezana of Aksum was the ruler of an ancient kingdom that is now in Eritrea and Ethiopia. He was the first monarch of Aksum to convert to Christianity and is …

Amasis II was the last ruler of Egypt before it was conquered by the Persians. His name is a variant of Ahmose — which he is also referred to by — a …

The name of an 11th century ruler of Novgorod (one of the oldest cities in Russian), Ostromir is remembered for commissioning the Ostromir Gospels, the oldest dated Russian manuscript book …

Borne by a 14th-century Lithuanian ruler, known for his military power, Kęstutis is associated with strength, endurance, and survival, via the word kęsti. It was originally used as a …

Bestselling author Amor Towles, who wrote Rules of Civility and A Gentleman in Moscow introduced this elegant and meaningful name to the lexicon. Names that mean love -- Amory, Amias, and …

When did Nameberry change the rules about descriptions? I am not a fan. fifteen words.

Pontus is a Greek sea god who rules over fish and other creatures of the ocean.

Nimue (Lady of the Lake) is the ruler of Avalon in the Arthurian legend. Nimue plays a pivotal role in many stories, including giving King Arthur his sword Excalibur, enchanting …

A Turkish twist on the trend for ruler names. Spelled Håkan, this is the Swedish form of Haakon. It may also be a Native American name meaning "fiery".

Combining the elements 'frid' (peace) and 'ric' (ruler, power), Frederico carries a strong, noble connotation that has appealed to families across generations. The name has been borne by numerous European …

The Roman goddess Fortuna personified luck and ruled over fortune and fate. She is often depicted as blindfolded, and remains an important figure in Italian culture today, where a common …

Decebal was the name of an ancient ruler of Dacia who resisted but was eventually conquered by the Roman military leader Traianus. Both Decebal and Traian are names used in …

Old-fashioned baby names rule the popularity lists today, with such old-fashioned girl names as Emma, Olivia, Amelia, Sophia, Charlotte, and Isabella ranking as top girl names in the …

A popular Estonian name connected to the word ülev, meaning "noble."

Best associated with a Khan Tervel, a historic ruler of the First Bulgarian Empire in the 8th-century, Tervel is a regal and stately name that also appears on the …

If you go off of the 100 Year Rule, Geneva should be coming back into style right about now. Which means we could be hearing more of the Jeneva variation …

Gormlaith was the wife of the 11th century ruler of Ireland Brian Boru. The name is also used in Scotland. Despite its beautiful meaning, many will find the hard "gorm …

With its dramatic nature meaning (blaidd "wolf" + rhi "ruler"), Bledri looks and sounds pretty distinctive. It's rare even in Wales. But the WYSIWYG spelling makes it perfectly viable.

The name of the first English king, who ruled in the 10th century AD.

… with Jules or Julian as a first name, or possibly as a middle name, so I probably won't use any of these unless they work with Jules or Julian.

Derived from Slavic words seimo, meaning "family," and wit, "ruler" or "master."

Oceanus was the Titan in ancient Greek mythology who rules what they thought was the body of water that surrounded the Earth. Oceanus was, appropriately enough, the name of the …

A handful of years ago, a judge in Tennessee ruled that parents could not name their son Messiah, "because there's only one." That decision has since been overturned and …

Malkah is a feminine Hebrew name meaning 'queen' or 'ruler.' With deep biblical and Jewish cultural roots, Malkah represents royalty, dignity, and leadership. In Jewish tradition, it's sometimes used …

Keshvi is an epithet of the goddess Radha, who rules over love, tenderness, compassion, and devotion.

Cador is said to be one of the ancient rulers of Cornwall who, according to Arthurian legend, was the guardian of Guinevere. The name Cadbury is said to come from …

Anahita is the name of the water goddess who rules, among other things, fertility and wisdom. Associated with Venue, Anahita is a stylish Iranian name for girls. Anahita was derived …

Reinhold is a masculine name of Germanic origin meaning 'wise ruler' or 'counsel ruler,' derived from the elements 'ragin' (counsel) and 'wald' (rule). This traditional name has deep historical roots …

Used in Western African countries as a titular name, meaning "ruler, king", in Akan (or Twi, specifically), this simple yet substantial choice would be chosen for a third born daughter.

Lugh is the Irish god of the harvest, who also rules over truth, the law, and the arts. His magic includes a fiery spear and a boat that sails itself …

Harald is a masculine name of Norse origin meaning 'army ruler' or 'leader of warriors,' composed of the elements 'har' (army) and 'vald' (rule). This ancient Germanic name has been …

Cheerful with a hint of floral, Gülər, also written as Güler, is a Turkish and Azerbaijani name meaning "laugh" or "she laughs", though it might also be linked to Güllər …

Best left on the old southern plantation, sipping his mint julep.

Derived from the German Heimirich, Henry means "home ruler" and like many classic names, it has a wide range of international variations, feminizations, familiar diminutives, modern spins, and surname descendants …

Possibly derived from Salome, Sulayman, and Solomon, Zulima and alternative spelling Zulema are peaceful Spanish names, with their origins in Arabic and Hebrew.

Derived from the Ancient Germanic components witu, meaning "wood," and wald, "rule."

A paramour of Alexander the Great and the heroine of a Jules Massenet opera based on the life of a fourth century Egyptian saint, this name is nothing if not …

This widely-used Romanian choice was the name of a medieval ruler who brought stability to the region of Wallachia.

Malkia is a feminine name of Swahili origin meaning 'queen' or 'ruler.' This regal name carries significant cultural weight in East African communities, particularly in Kenya and Tanzania, where it …

Jindrich is the Czech form of Henry, a Germanic name meaning "ruler of the home" or "home ruler." Pronounced roughly as "YIN-drzikh," it has been borne by several Czech …

Heinricka is the feminine form of Heinrich, a Germanic name meaning "ruler of the home" or "home ruler." Composed of the elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler, power), this distinctive …