British Literature Names

Erskine

Scottish

"from the high cliffs"

Rarely used un-Gaelic-sounding Scottish name with literary associations to Erskine Caldwell, author of Tobacco Road and God's Little Acre .

Eugen

Eugen is a masculine name of Greek origin, derived from the elements "eu" meaning "good" or "well" and "genes" meaning "born" or "of noble descent." Essentially, it translates to "well-born" or…

Eustace

English from Greek

"stable"

Eustace was originally popularized by St. Eustace, who was born a Norman nobleman and is said to have been converted to Christianity by seeing a crucifix between the antlers of the deer he was…

Everard

English spelling variation of Eberhard

"hardy"

An older form of Everett that stays closer to its Germanic roots. Distinguished Everard is the name of several historical figures and literary characters, including a minor hobbit in The Lord of the…

Fairfax

English

"blond"

If this name makes you think of Victorian novels, it's because Fairfax was part of Mr Rochester's name in Jane Eyre , and the surname of a minor character in Jane Austen's Emma . It has a distinctly…

Farquhar

Scottish

"friendly man"

Farquhar has a great meaning, but unfortunate potential for mispronunciation. It was originally a given name in the Scottish highlands, but is more commonly known today as a surname. It's…

Ferrars

Ferrars is a masculine name of Old French and English origin, primarily known as a surname rather than a first name. It derives from the Old French "ferrière," meaning "iron mine" or "smithy,"…