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Useable names from Shakespeare

By stairwaytoastar · Updated May 2023

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Benedick
Variation of Benedict, Latin
"blessed"
Stick with the original.
Benvolio
Italian
"good wisher; peacemaker, benevolent"
A kindly, virtue-adjacent name, it appears in Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet , borne by the peacemaker friend who persuades Romeo to go to the party where he meets Juliet. Alas. A bold choice but with…
berowne
boyet
camillo
Cesario
Cesario is a masculine name with Italian and Spanish origins, derived from the Latin name 'Caesar,' which means 'long-haired' or 'head of hair.' Historically, the name carries prestigious…
Desdemona
Greek
"ill-starred"
Desdemona is as Shakespearean as a name can be, but because the beautiful and innocent wife of Othello came to such a tragic end, her name has been avoided for centuries. But at this point in time,…
dionyza
dumaine
egeon
egeus
Gower
Welsh
"pure"
This Old Welsh name associated with blacksmiths has never caught on, but it has the right two-syllable occupational feel to qualify for revival. Gower Champion was a successful midcentury dancer,…
Hermia
Greek, female form of Hermes
"cairn, pile of stones, boundary marker"
Though we've gotten used to Hermione via Harry Potter , and even Hermes with its godlike and fashion associations, most people would still have a problem with Hermia (too close to hernia?) and…
Humphrey
German
"peaceful warrior"
Humphrey is an old name that might have faded completely were it not for that Bogie flair. A royal name in Britain, where it's used somewhat more frequently, Humphrey might just have some life beyond…
jachimo
leonato
leonatus
Leonine
Leonine is a rare feminine name derived from the Latin word 'leoninus', meaning 'lion-like' or 'of the lion'. This elegant name carries connotations of strength, courage, and nobility—all qualities…
mamillius
martius