Arthurian Myth Names

  1. Tor
    • Origin:

      Variation of Thor, also Hebrew for "Turtledove"
    • Meaning:

      "Turtledove"
    • Description:

      An interesting and attractive bicultural choice--the Hebrew version is used for babies born in spring, when turtledoves arrive--especially as a middle.
  2. Lancelot
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "servant"
    • Description:

      In Arthurian legend, Lancelot was one of the most dashing of the Knights of the Round Table who eventually had an affair with Queen Guinevere: it makes for a romantic story-- but perhaps overly romantic-- name.
  3. Geraint
    • Origin:

      Celtic, meaning unknown
    • Description:

      The connection to a knight of the Round Table in Arthurian legend gives this name a hint of nobility. Geraint Thomas was a Welsh cyclist who competed in the 2008 Olympics.

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