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By little_billie · Updated May 2023
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Literary name
An admirable meaning, with roots in a Germanic word meaning wisdom, but we fear it will never be detached from the hobbit hero of The Lord of the Rings .
Gilly is a name that's popped up from time to time in different contexts: As a nickname for Gillian, for instance, and as the name of a town in Switzerland. But it's increasingly associated with…
Greek
"slender, delicate"
Your zany neighbor, the one who's a potter and has five cats.
Melilot is an unusual masculine name with botanical origins, derived from the sweet clover plant (Melilotus). The name has a delicate, nature-inspired quality that aligns with the growing trend of…
Scottish nickname
"my pet"
Mungo is one of the most classic Scottish names but perhaps also among the most difficult names to carry. There is a St. Mungo whose proper name was Kentigern; he is the patron saint of Glasgow. It…
German
"wealthy"
Odo is an ancient Germanic masculine name with rich historical connections. The more modern form is the new fashionable Otto. Most famously associated with Odo of Bayeux, the medieval bishop who…
Olo is a compact masculine name with diverse cultural connections. In Polynesian languages, particularly Hawaiian, it can relate to concepts of voice or sound. In some African traditions, the name…
Otho is a masculine name of Germanic origin that carries ancient historical significance. The name traces back to Old Germanic roots meaning 'wealth' or 'prosperity.' Notably, it was borne by several…
French
"of the palace"
This title of honor given to Charlemagne's twelve best knights would be prized as a name by most sword-loving little boys.
Latin
"first rose"
Primula is related to Primrose, the name and the flower, and would make a quirky yet charming (or is it charming yet quirky?) botanical name for a first daughter.
Scandinavian
"half Danish"
If you fit this definition, this might be a clever choice, especially as a middle name.
