British Literature Names

Dick

Diminutive of Richard

"dominant ruler"

Dick was a once-common short form of Richard; replaced by Rick or Richie, and finally by the full name itself. Rude meaning -- make that two rude meanings -- pretty much knocks this one out of…

Dicky

Dicky is traditionally a diminutive form of Richard, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'powerful leader' or 'strong ruler.' While historically used as an affectionate nickname, Dicky…

Dominie

Dominie is an uncommon masculine name with Scottish and Dutch connections. Historically, it was used as a title for schoolmasters or ministers in Scotland, derived from the Latin 'dominus' meaning…

Dougal

Scottish

"dark stranger"

Heard in the Scottish highlands, and much more in tune with the present times than the dated Douglas — for which it could make a perfect tribute name. Dougal was the Scottish nickname for…

Dugald

Variation of Dougal, Scottish

"dark stranger"

A Scottish variant of Dougal, Dugald is also a Harry Potter name. In fact, there are not one but two characters name Dugald in the Harry Potter books. Dugald McPhail is a former Minister of Magic and…

Eagle

Nature name

"eagle, a bird"

Solemn but soaring name with patriotic symbolism.

Ethelbert

English

"highborn, shining"

A Middle English form of Adalbert (and therefore of Albert), which was the name of several Saxon kings. Nowadays, Ethel plus Bert is not a fashionable sound, but Albert is feeling fresh again.