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Names Inspired From Arthurian Legend

EllegraJ
By EllegraJ
Updated Thu May 25 2023
A list of names from the very famous arthurian legends! Some of these are nice, imaginative and sometimes downright weird
  1. Elaine

    • Origin:

      French and Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "bright, shining light"

    • Description:

      This old Scottish form of Helen has had quite a history, going from appearing as one of the shining heroines of the Arthurian legends, the princess who fell in love with Sir Lancelot and became the mother of Sir Galahad, referred to as 'Elaine the fair' and 'Elaine the lovable', to being the name of the most famous of New York's celebrity restaurants, to being the archetypal New York neurotic on Seinfeld.
  2. Merlin

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "sea fortress"

    • Description:

      This name of the famous fifth-century sorcerer and mentor of King Arthur may or may not be a bit wizardy for a real-life modern child. Its most noted modern bearer: football star turned actor Merlin Olsen, whose father was named Merle.
  3. Nimue

    • Origin:

      Celtic Mythology (one of the names of the Lady of the Lake in Arthurian legends)

    • Description:

      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 Merlin, and raising Lancelot after the death of his father.
  4. Morgana

    • Origin:

      Female version of Morgan, Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "sea-circle"

    • Description:

      Since Morgan is used as--or more--frequently for girls as for boys, this feminization has fallen by the wayside. It drew some brief attention via the pop singer Morgana King.

      The similar Morgiana appears in Tales from the Thousand and One Nights.

  5. Lucan

    • Origin:

      Irish variation of Luke

    • Description:

      Lucan is a rarely heard Irish name, a Luke form with the trendy an ending.
  6. Evaine

    • Description:

      Evaine is a feminine name with medieval and Celtic undertones. It may be a variant of Yvaine, which appears in Arthurian legends, or related to names like Evan or Eve. The name carries an ethereal, mystical quality that evokes images of ancient forests and medieval tales. With its soft sounds and unusual letter combination, Evaine strikes a balance between being recognizable and distinctive. Though rare in modern usage, the name appeals to parents drawn to names with literary or mythological connections. Its elegant sound and spelling make it feel both timeless and fresh. The name may also appeal to those seeking Celtic-inspired names that aren't as common as Erin or Siobhan.

  7. Iseult

    • Origin:

      Celtic

    • Meaning:

      "ice battle"

    • Description:

      Strong and sharp but with a pretty, poetic feel about it, Iseult appears in the world of Arthurian legend. Also written as Yseult, Ysolt, and Isolde, the name might have Germanic roots, blending is and hilt to give it the cool, wintery meaning of "ice battle".
  8. Caelia
    • Dagonet
      • Dindrain
        • Galahad
          • Gorlois
            • Quinevere
              • Igraine
                • Laudine
                  • Mordred
                    • Uther
                      • Vortigern
                        • Vortimer