Baby Names by Meaning

Norman form of Cyril, meaning lord

Derived from the Old German word Haimund for house or home protector A variant of Hamo used more frequently as a surname, rather than as a first name Famous Bearer: Hammond Innes; high protection, Home protection; Variant of Hamo: House or home Introduced...

A skilled archer; archer Feminine of Yves; Feminine form of Ivo: Yew Introduced into Britain during the Norman Conquest; Yew; yew, archer

Believed to have been introduced during the Norman Conquest, based either on Old German names, or on the Roman name Avitius Refuge in battle; Bird

Diminutive of Jocelyn: 'One of the Goths' Introduced into Britam as a masculine name during the Norman Conquest, Jocelyn was adopted as a feminine first name in the early 20th century; God is salvation; Joss means One og the Goths

Introduced into Britain during the Norman Conquest, from an Old German name meaning elf counsel Was originally used for both sexes, but is now regarded as a feminine name

Derived from an old German name meaning eagle power The eagle rules Introduced into Britain during the Norman Conquest, and used for a number of English surnames Famous bearer: British poet and critic Matthew Arnold; Eagle Power; eagle, powerful; Strong as...

Derived from Lacey which is a French Nobleman's surname brought to British Isles after Norman conquest; Derived from Lacey, a French Nobleman's surname

Bear; Bear power Introduced to Britain during the Norman Conquest Subsequently became common as a surname Also a variant of Barnett; bear-like; Commerce; Derived from the Old German name Beroald meaning bear power Brave as a bear

A knight; 'All's Well That Ends Well' Count of Rousillon; bright; Bright raven; Introduced to Britian during the Norman Conquest, a variant of the German Bertram Bright raven

Diminutive of Algernon: With whiskers, bearded In Norman times, when most men were clean-shaven, this nickname was given two mustache-wearing companions of William the Conqueror

Diminutive of Algernon: With whiskers, bearded In Norman times, when most men were clean-shaven, this nickname was given two mustache-wearing companions of William the Conqueror

Fair brow Also a variant of Alvin, meaning noble friend; Variant of Alvin: Wise friend From the Old English Aetheiwine, and also Aefwine, both meaning noble friend Various forms of Alvin in use after the Norman Conquest became surnames, and also first names

Variant of Benedict, meaning blessed, from the Old French Became a common British surname after being introduced to Britian during the Norman Conquest; Variant of Benjamin: Right-hand son Also a variant of Benedict

Dark; Diminutive of Adela: Pleasant; Diminutive of Bedelia: A variant of Bridget, who was the mythic Celtic goddess of fire and poetry; Of the nobility Noble From the Old German 'athal' meaning noble, introduced into Britain during the Norman Conquest Adela...

Variant of Albreda: Introduced into Britain during the Norman Conquest, from an Old German name meaning elf counsel Was originally used for both sexes, but is now regarded as a feminine name

An exceedingly bright person; Introduced to Britain during the Norman conquest, from the Old German Filibert, meaning very bright

Army of elves; fair, complected; Feminine form of Alvin: Wise friend From the Old English Aetheiwine, and also Aefwine, both meaning noble friend Various forms of Alvin in use after the Norman Conquest became surnames, and also first names; sublime; Variant...

an English poet and TV scriptwriter Norman

Happy; Jocelin name comes from a Gauts tribe, means the Member; START Variant of Jocelyn: 'One of the Goths' Introduced into Britam as a masculine name during the Norman Conquest, Jocelyn was adopted as a feminine first name in the early 20th century...

Awe inspiring friend; Variant of Alvin: Friend; Variant of Alvin: Wise friend From the Old English Aetheiwine, and also Aefwine, both meaning noble friend Various forms of Alvin in use after the Norman Conquest became surnames, and also first names

Elf Friend or Old Friend; Elfin; friend of elves; Good elf; Magical

Derived from Lacey which is a French Nobleman's surname brought to British Isles after Norman conquest; Derived from Lacey, a French Nobleman's surname

handsome Also both a diminutive of Albert (noble, bright) and an abbreviation of names beginning with Al-; Harmony, stone, or noble Also fair, handsome Originally a saint's name, it was reintroduced to Britain during the Norman Conquest, remained popular...

handsome Also both a diminutive of Albert (noble, bright) and an abbreviation of names beginning with Al-; Handsome One; Harmony, stone, or noble Also fair, handsome Originally a saint's name, it was reintroduced to Britain during the Norman Conquest...

Highest, Height; Wise friend Friend of the elves Feminine form of Alvin: From the Old English Aetheiwine, and also Aefwine, both meaning noble friend Various forms of Alvin in use after the Norman Conquest became surnames, and also first names

Bright; Bright or Glorious; glorious, learning; Intelligent; Splendid

Brave; From Thracia Surname dating from before the Norman conquest

Derived from Lacey which is a French Nobleman's surname brought to British Isles after Norman conquest; Derived from Lacey, a French Nobleman's surname

little woodsman; Scottish and Norman Persons name