Arthurian Myth Names

  1. 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.
  2. Lucan
    • Origin:

      Irish variation of Luke
    • Description:

      Lucan is a rarely heard Irish name, a Luke form with the trendy an ending.
  3. 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.