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Unusual Names Used by European Aristocrats

  1. Cunera
    • Cunigunda
      • Cypriano
        • Delyth

          • Origin:

            Welsh

          • Meaning:

            "pretty and blessed"

          • Description:

            If you like soft, lispy Welsh names like Gwyneth, or want an alternative to Delilah, Adele, or Edith, consider this out-of-the-ordinary option.
        • Dorrit

          • Origin:

            Variation of Dorothea

          • Description:

            The "Little Dorrit" title character of Charles Dickens' novel was actually named Amy; Dorrit was her last name. The Dorit spelling is a short form of Dorotea in Danish and Dorrit has been used as a first name, but its origins are as a surname derived from Dorothea or Durward.
        • Dulcie

          • Origin:

            Latin, diminutive of Dulcibella

          • Meaning:

            "sweet"

          • Description:

            A sweet-meaning and sounding name dating back to the Roman Empire, and later found in the antebellum South, Dulcie has in the modern era been heard most often in Australia.
        • Dagium
          • De Burgh
            • De Vic
              • Demoiselle
                • Elmina

                  • Description:

                    Elmina is a feminine name with roots in several languages. From Germanic origins, it derives from elements meaning 'noble' and 'protector.' It may also be connected to the Spanish word 'el mina' meaning 'the mine.' Elmina has historical significance as the name of a famous castle and port city in Ghana, built by Portuguese traders in the 15th century. The name carries an air of antiquity and distinctiveness, though it remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries. In some cultures, it's used as a variant of names like Wilhelmina or Amina. Elmina projects strength and elegance while maintaining its unique historical connections.
                • Eloisa

                  • Origin:

                    Italian and Spanish variation of Eloise

                  • Meaning:

                    "healthy; wide"

                  • Description:

                    Eloisa captures a lovely name back from the spoiled little girl at the Plaza. Historical romance writer Eloisa James has helped make this antique name sound fresh and sassy again.
                • Erryl

                  • Description:

                    Erryl is an uncommon masculine name with unclear etymology, though it may be related to Earl (meaning "nobleman" from Old English) or Errol (a Scottish place name made famous by actor Errol Flynn). The distinctive double-r spelling gives this short name a unique appearance and sound. While rare in usage, Erryl has an appealing brevity and strength that aligns with the trend toward shorter masculine names. The name has a certain vintage quality reminiscent of early-to-mid 20th century naming patterns yet feels fresh due to its scarcity. Parents might choose Erryl seeking a concise name that's recognizable in structure but distinctive enough to stand out, offering their child a name that's both approachable and individualistic.

                • Ethne

                  • Origin:

                    Variation of Eithne, Irish

                  • Meaning:

                    "kernel"

                  • Description:

                    Ethne is one of the many Irish Gaelic names whose spelling and pronunciation -- it's en-ya -- will prove endlessly confusing to English speakers.
                • Eager
                  • Ebby
                    • Egida
                      • Eglantina
                        • Einar
                          • Elgitha