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Meraugis m Arthurian Cycle, Literature
A Knight of the Round Table who is the hero of Raoul de Houdenc’s Meraugis de Portlesguez.... [more]
Mercilla f Arthurian Cycle
A character in "The Faerie Queene" by Edmund Spenser.
Merïen m Arthurian Cycle
Perceval married his cousin, the daughter of Goon Desert, to Lord Merïen.
Messois m Arthurian Cycle
The name of the Fisher King in Perlesvaus, probably a reference to the biblical Messiah.... [more]
Migdali f Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Magdalena or from Hebrew migdali, "my tower".
Minervina f Ancient Roman, Portuguese (Brazilian)
Minervina was the first wife of Constantine the Great. She was of Syrian origin. Constantine either took her as a concubine or married her in 303, and the couple had one son, Crispus.
Minyas m Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Minyas was the founder of Orchomenus, Boeotia.
Miraldo m Arthurian Cycle
A British nobleman convinced by Satan to revolt against Arthur when Arthur was in France. Arthur quelled the rebellion and granted amnesty to Miraldo and his allies.
Mirangel m Arthurian Cycle
A baron in the service of King Dulcemar of Tandernas.... [more]
Miraude f Arthurian Cycle
She was the most beautiful maiden in the world.... [more]
Modestia f Arthurian Cycle
In the play The Birth of Merlin, the daughter of Lord Donobert and a maiden at Ambrosius’s court.... [more]
Molanna f Arthurian Cycle
Molanna is the nymph who helps Faunus spy on Diana in the Cantos of Mutability.
Mollina f Arthurian Cycle, Literature
Tristan’s granddaughter.... [more]
Momus m Greek Mythology
Momus in Greek mythology was the personification of satire and mockery, two stories about whom figure among Aesop's Fables. As a sharp-tongued spirit of unfair criticism, Momus was eventually expelled from the company of the gods on Mount Olympus... [more]
Monenna f Medieval Irish
Saint Monenna lived in the fifth century. She was born into a noble family in County Louth, Ireland. She is often associated with the region around the town of Killeavy in present-day Northern Ireland.
Moneval m Arthurian Cycle
A Knight of the Round Table who took a friendly rivalry between the Round Table and the Queen’s Knights too far.... [more]
Moralde m Arthurian Cycle
The lord of the Beautiful Forest. He was married to lady Angnie. His daughter, Claudin, was kidnapped by a count but saved by Arthur’s Sir Tandareis.
Mordant m Arthurian Cycle, Literature
Mordant, whose name alludes to deadly sarcastic wit—the Latin root word mordēre means "to bite"—is a man who dies after a sojourn in the Bower of Bliss in Book 2 of "The Faerie Queene". He represents man's mortality.
Mordrain m Arthurian Cycle
Mordrain is the Christian name of Evalach, an Eastern king and a contemporary to Joseph of Arimathea who is Christened by Joseph... [more]
Morgain f Arthurian Cycle
A variation of Morgan, an enchantress or fairy, probably derived from the Welsh Modron and, ultimately, from the Celtic goddess Matrona, and she may have been influenced by an enchantress in Irish mythology called Morrigan, an Irish crow-goddess of war (Morgan, like Arthur, occasionally took the shape of a raven or a crow).
Morganetta f Literature
Diminutive of Morgan 2 used by the Italian poet Bernardo Tasso for a character in his epic poem L'Amadigi. In the poem Morganetta is a daughter of Fata Morgana (Morgan le Fay), along with Nivetta and Carvilia.
Morgein f Arthurian Cycle
A variation of Morgan, an enchantress or fairy, probably derived from the Welsh Modron and, ultimately, from the Celtic goddess Matrona, and she may have been influenced by an enchantress in Irish mythology called Morrigan, an Irish crow-goddess of war (Morgan, like Arthur, occasionally took the shape of a raven or a crow).
Morghain f Arthurian Cycle
A variation of Morgan, an enchantress or fairy, probably derived from the Welsh Modron and, ultimately, from the Celtic goddess Matrona, and she may have been influenced by an enchantress in Irish mythology called Morrigan, an Irish crow-goddess of war (Morgan, like Arthur, occasionally took the shape of a raven or a crow).
Morghana f Arthurian Cycle
A variation of Morgan, an enchantress or fairy, probably derived from the Welsh Modron and, ultimately, from the Celtic goddess Matrona, and she may have been influenced by an enchantress in Irish mythology called Morrigan, an Irish crow-goddess of war (Morgan, like Arthur, occasionally took the shape of a raven or a crow).
Morghe f Arthurian Cycle
A variant of Morgan le Fay used by Jean d’Outremeuse of Liege in Ly Myreur des histoires, written sometime prior to 1400.
Morguen f Arthurian Cycle
A variation of Morgan, an enchantress or fairy, probably derived from the Welsh Modron and, ultimately, from the Celtic goddess Matrona, and she may have been influenced by an enchantress in Irish mythology called Morrigan, an Irish crow-goddess of war (Morgan, like Arthur, occasionally took the shape of a raven or a crow).
Morguenete f Arthurian Cycle
A maiden who served Morgan le Fay.
Moronoe f Arthurian Cycle, Literature
In Geoffrey’s Vita Merlini, she is one of the nine sisters of Morgan Le Fay.
Moroveus m Arthurian Cycle, Literature
Arthur’s Duke of Cornwall in the story of Meriadoc.
Morvid m Arthurian Cycle
According to Geoffrey of Monmouth, a king of Britain in the third century BC. He was the son of King Danius and Tangustela, a concubine.
Morvryn m Arthurian Cycle, Literature
The father of Merlin in Elis Gruffydd’s Myrrdin Wyllt (sixteenth century).... [more]
Mrikanda m Sanskrit, Hinduism
Mrikanda is a sage in Hindu mythology. Mrikanda is venerated as the founder of weaving, and as a result of the gods' gratitude he was granted two boons--a tiger and a giant. The giant disobeyed Mrikandaʻs orders and was summarily slain, but the tiger was obedient, and thus lived... [more]
Munera f Arthurian Cycle, Literature
Munera is Pollente's daughter who keeps the spoils Pollente steals from travelers in Book 5, Canto 2 of "The Faerie Queene". Talus kills her.
Murrell m American (South, Rare)
George Murrell Smith Jr. is an American politician and the 61st Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives.
Musbah f Arabic
Musbah bint Nasser was the first queen consort of Jordan.
Mustacha f Theatre
In Fielding’s The Tragedy of Tragedies, a maiden at Arthur’s court who loved Doodle, one of Arthur’s courtiers.... [more]
Mutability f Arthurian Cycle, Literature
Mutability, whose name means Change, is the Titan goddess who rules Earth. In the Two Cantos of Mutability she argues she should rule the heavens as well.
Mychin m Arthurian Cycle
A knight in the service of Lord Golagros, Arthur’s opponent in the Middle Scots tale of Golagros and Gawain.
Mylis m Arthurian Cycle
A knight slain by King Pellinore at Pellinore’s forest pavilion.... [more]
Myōken m Buddhism
Myōken, also known as Sonjō-Ō (尊星王, "Venerable Star King", also Sonsei-Ō or Sonshō-Ō), is a Buddhist deification of the North Star worshiped mainly in the Shingon, Tendai and Nichiren schools of Japanese Buddhism.
Myrice f Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Myrice is a minor figure from the island of Cyprus. Like both of her siblings Myrrha and Amaracus, she was transformed into a plant bearing her name.
Myril f & m Obscure
Myril Axelrod Bennett was one of the first female executives in the advertising industry.
Nabaor m Arthurian Cycle
A warrior rescued by Gawain. Nabaor had lived in the realm of Illyricum until the barbarian King Milocrates kidnapped him... [more]
Nabigan m Arthurian Cycle
In Perlesvaus, a malevolent lord.... [more]
Nabon m Arthurian Cycle
He was “a great mighty giant”, lord of the Isle of Servage.... [more]
Nadien m Arthurian Cycle
An evil knight from Benoic (Benwick) who served King Claudas against Arthur.
Nador m Arthurian Cycle
A knight defeated, with his cousin Daton, by Claris and Laris after he besieged Queen Blanche.
Nadus m Arthurian Cycle
According to some sources, a King of Syria during the Arthurian period. One of the allies of Emperor Thereus of Rome. Nadus joined Thereus in a war against Arthur, and he was slain in battle against Claris and Laris.
Naeva f Various
Naeva Okasian of New Thinking Magazine is one bearer of this name.
Nagarjuna m Sanskrit
Nāgārjuna was an Indian monk and Mahāyāna Buddhist philosopher of the Madhyamaka (Centrism, Middle Way) school. He is widely considered one of the most important Buddhist philosophers.
Nastor m Arthurian Cycle
Son of Salandres and brother of Menastide, Dinisordres, Gogonne, and Aristes. Nastor, his father, and all of his brothers were defeated in combat by Perceval. They went to Arthur’s court as prisoners.
Natalon m Arthurian Cycle, Literature
King of Syria who served Emperor Filimenis of Constantinople. He joined Filimenis in a brief war against Arthur.
Nathaliodus m Arthurian Cycle
A “king of the Britons” who, according to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, was slain in a battle against the Saxons Cerdic and Cynric in 508. The site of the battle, Netley, was named after him. He would have been a contemporary of Arthur.... [more]
Nathy m Medieval Irish
Nathy was a saint born at Luighne, Sligo, Ireland who became a disciple of St. Finnian of Clonnard. He was founder-abbot of a monastery, which is questioned by some in view of his surname. His cult was confirmed in 1903... [more]
Neonus m Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Neonus was a Phthian prince as the son of King Hellen of Thessaly, the son of Deucalion, the Hellenic progenitor.His mother was possibly the nymph Orseis, and thus he was probably the brother to Aeolus, Dorus, Xuthus and Xenopatra... [more]
Nereja f Arthurian Cycle, Literature
A maidservant of Queen Amena of Korntin (Amene) in Wirnt von Grafenberg’s Wigalois.... [more]
Nérine f Theatre
Hyacinthe's wet nurse in Moliere's "Les Fourberies de Scapin"
Neroneus m Arthurian Cycle
A Knight of the Round Table knighted by Lancelot at the Red Castle. He guarded a bridge called the Bridge of Giants.... [more]
Nessanië f Literature
A fictional character created by J.R.R. Tolkien. Nessanië was a noble woman of Númenór. Nessanië was the first child and only daughter of Hallatan, Sheep-lord of Hyarastorni... [more]
Nestling f Arthurian Cycle
An infant girl found by Arthur and Lancelot in an eagle’s nest. She had a ruby necklace around her neck. Arthur gave the baby to Guinevere to raise, but it died in infancy.... [more]
Nineve f Arthurian Cycle, Literature
Malory’s first British Lady of the Lake, introduced and disposed of before Nimue’s appearance.
Nivetta f Arthurian Cycle, Literature
Used by Bernardo Tasso for a character in his epic poem L'Amadigi. In the poem Nivetta, Carvilia and Morganetta are the three daughters of Morgan le Fay.
Niwalen f Arthurian Cycle
The goddess of the road or spirit of the journey. She is also known as Olwen, the name under which she appears as the daughter of the giant Yspaddaden.
Noctante m Arthurian Cycle
Noctante is a knight outside Malecasta's castle in Book 3, Canto 1 of "The Faerie Queene".
Norhala f Literature
A character in 'The Metal Monster', a fantasy novel by American writer Abraham Merritt.
Númendil m Literature
A fictional character created by J.R.R. Tolkien. Númendil was the father of Amandil and grandson of Eärendur of Andúnië, the fifteenth Lord of Andúnië.
Nwython m Arthurian Cycle
Father of Arthur’s warriors Gwystyl, Rhun, Llwydeu, and Kinlith.
Ocursus m Arthurian Cycle
A Knight of the Round Table, related to Lancelot, who participated in the Grail Quest.
Oduin m Arthurian Cycle
A count in Arthur’s service.
Oezys f Greek Mythology
Oezys, or Oizys is the personification of pain or distress. In Hesiod's Theogony, Oezys is one of the offspring of Nyx (Night), produced without the assistance of a father.
Ogygus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Etymology uncertain, possibly related to the name of the Titan Okeanos. This was the name of a primeval ruler in Ancient Greek mythology, usually of Boeotia, though another tradition makes him the first king of Attica... [more]
Ogyrven m Arthurian Cycle
According to some sources, Ogyrven was the father of Cerridwen, to whom he gave his cauldron. He was, perhaps, an early eponymous deity of the alphabet, called ogyrvens, as well as the patron of bards and language.
Olethros m Greek Mythology
In Ancient Greek mythology, Olethros was the personification of havoc and probably one of the Makhai.... [more]
Olwydd m Arthurian Cycle
Father of Arthur’s warrior Ol.
Olyroun m Arthurian Cycle
A fairy king, the father-in-law of Lanval. He lived on an enchanted island.
Onia f Arthurian Cycle
A servant of the Lady of the Lake in La Tavola Ritonda. She was married to the King of Scotland.... [more]
Orbella f Theatre
Queen Orbella was a character in Sir John Suckling's play 'Aglaura' (1637).
Orberosia f Literature
A character in 'Penguin Island' by Anatole France.
Orchaldor m Literature
A fictional character created by J.R.R. Tolkien. Orchaldor was a noble, son of Hatholdir a descendant of the House of Hador and a close personal friend of Tar-Meneldur. He married Ailinel the elder daughter of Tar-Meneldur and sister of Tar-Aldarion... [more]
Orgoglio m Arthurian Cycle, Literature
Orgoglio is a proud giant who imprisons the Redcrosse Knight in Book 1 of "The Faerie Queene".... [more]
Orguillus m Arthurian Cycle
A giant from Africa who, in Thomas’s Tristan, conquered dozens of kings and stole their beards. With the beards, he fashioned a robe, but had a single open space. He demanded King Arthur’s beard... [more]
Orgulas m Literature
Orgulas Brandybuck was a hobbit of the Shire.
Oriance m Arthurian Cycle
One of the many Saxon kings who, in the early days of Arthur’s reign, invaded parts of northern Britain. Gaheris maimed him at the battle of Cambenic.
Orias m Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend
In demonology, Orias is a Great Marquis of Hell, and has thirty legions of demons under his command. He knows and teaches the virtues of the stars and the mansions of the planets (the influence of each planet depending on the astrological sign in which it is in a specific moment and the influence of that sign on an individual depending on how the zodiac was configured at the moment of their birth or at the moment of asking a question to the astrologist); he also gives dignities, prelacies, and the favor of friends and foes, and can metamorphose a man into any shape.
Origge m Arthurian Cycle
A knight in Arthur’s service, killed by the King of Libya during the Roman War.
Orilus m Arthurian Cycle
Jeschute’s husband, the Duke of Lalander in "Parzival" by Wolfram von Eschenbach.
Orimonde f Arthurian Cycle
Daughter of the Emir of Persia, she was the wife of Marc, son of Ysaie the Sad and grandson of Tristan.
Oringle m Arthurian Cycle
Count of the town of Limors in Chrétien’s Erec.... [more]
Orribes m Arthurian Cycle
In Spanish romance, a giant who wrought havoc in Britain, before being killed by Tristan the Younger.
Orwen f Arthurian Cycle
The twin sister of King Meriadoc of Wales.... [more]
Osfran m Arthurian Cycle
A Welsh warrior whose son apparently died at the battle of Camlann.
Oswiu m Anglo-Saxon, History
Variant of Oswig. This was the name of a 7th-century Anglo-Saxon king of Northumbria. Oswiu was born around 612 AD, the son of King Æðelfrið of Northumbria... [more]
Othreis f Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Othreis (Othrēís means "of Mount Othrys") was an oread nymph who consorted with both Zeus and Apollo and became by them mother of Meliteus and Phager respectively.
Otun m Arthurian Cycle
An earl in Arthur’s service.
Paladine f Arthurian Cycle
Paladine is the female knight who tried to rescue the squire captured by Argante.
Paladore m Arthurian Cycle
A lover of Morgan le Fay slain by Arthur, causing a rift between Arthur and Morgan.
Pamphille f Arthurian Cycle
A woman in the ancestry of the famous Brown lineage. She was the wife of Brun and the mother of Yrlande and Gialle.
Pandolphus m Theatre
A character in Moliere's "L'Étourdi ou les Contretemps".
Pandras m Arthurian Cycle
A Greek king who had enslaved a group of Trojan exiles. He was fought, and defeated, by Brutus, who then claimed the hand of Pandras’ s reluctant daughter, Ignoge... [more]
Pandrasus m Arthurian Cycle
A Greek king who had enslaved a group of Trojan exiles. He was fought, and defeated, by Brutus, who then claimed the hand of Pandrasus’ reluctant daughter, Ignoge... [more]
Panopea f Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Panopea may refer to various characters. The names mean 'panorama' or means 'of the beautiful husband'.... [more]
Papiris m Arthurian Cycle
An infidel king who served Feirefiz, Perceval’s half-brother.
Paridell m Arthurian Cycle, Literature
Paridell is a knight who appears in Books 3 and 4 of "The Faerie Queene". He briefly falls in love with Hellenore and has a superficial friendship with Blandamour.
Parjanya m Hinduism, Sanskrit
Parjanya, according to the Vedas, is a deity of rain, thunder, lightning, and the one who fertilizes the earth. It is another epithet of Indra, the Vedic deity of the sky and heaven.
Parlan m Arthurian Cycle
One of the contenders for the role of the Maimed King.... [more]
Parlante m Arthurian Cycle, Literature
Parlante is a knight outside Malecasta's castle in Book 3, Canto 1 of "The Faerie Queene".
Parthie f Arthurian Cycle
One of the many ladies at Arthur’s court to fail a chastity test involving a goblet.
Pascentius m Arthurian Cycle
The third son of Vortigern and brother of Vortimer, Catigern, and Faustus.... [more]
Peirio m Medieval Welsh
Saint Peirio was a 6th-century pre-congregational saint of Wales and a child of King Caw of Strathclyde.
Perant m Arthurian Cycle
A duke of Manaheim who was saved by Erec from a pack of robbers. His brothers, Joachim, Perant, and Malcheus, were also abducted and liberated. Erec sent them to Arthur’s court to relate the adventure.
Perissa f Arthurian Cycle
A character in "The Faerie Queene" by Edmund Spenser who lived with her two sisters, Elissa and Medina. Her hedonism stood in contrast to the asceticism of Elissa and the temperance of Medina.
Phaedromus m Theatre, Ancient Roman
A character in 'Curculio', also called The Weevil, a Latin comedic play for the early Roman theatre by Titus Maccius Plautus.
Phantastes m Arthurian Cycle, Literature
Phantastes or Fantasy is the youth in the upper floors of the House of Temperance. He represents imagination and the vision of things to come.
Pharien m Arthurian Cycle
A knight – whom Malory calls “a worshipful knight” – from Trebe in the service, as seneschal, of kings Ban of Benwick (Lancelot’s father) and Bors of Gaul... [more]
Phedon m Arthurian Cycle
A character in "The Faerie Queene" by Edmund Spenser.
Philaminte f Theatre
An overbearing wife and mother in Moliere's "Les Femmes Savantes" (The Learned Ladies).
Philippon m Arthurian Cycle
King of England and father of Meliadice. He was succeeded by his son-in-law, Cleriadus.
Philonis f Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology Philonis was an Attican daughter of Daedalion or of Eosphoros and Cleoboea, from Thoricus... [more]
Philotis f Roman Mythology
In Roman legend, Philotis, also known as Tutula, was a slave whose plan resulted in an important victory of the Romans over the Latins in the late 4th century BC.
Phoenissa f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Φοίνισσα (Phoinissa), the feminine form of Phoinix, as well as a proper noun meaning "Phoenicia" and a noun meaning "Phoenician woman"... [more]
Picus m Roman Mythology
Picus was the founder of the first Latin tribe and settlement, Laurentum, located a few miles to the Southeast of the site of the later city of Rome. According to Festus he got his name as a consequence of the fact that he used to rely on a woodpecker for the purpose of divination.
Pieria f Greek Mythology
This was the name of one of the multiple wives of King Danaus of Libya.
Pierus m Ancient Greek
Pierus, in Greek mythology, is a name attributed to two individuals:... [more]
Popiel m Slavic Mythology
Popiel is a legendary ruler of the 9th century who is said to have ruled over the Polans or Goplanes. However, there is no historical evidence of his existence to date.... [more]
Pravuil m Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend
Pravuil is an archangel briefly mentioned in the Second Book of Enoch as God's scribe and recordkeeper. In Enoch II, God commands Pravuil to bring Enoch writing materials so he could document his journey through the heavens.
Priamond m Arthurian Cycle
A character in "The Faerie Queene" by Edmund Spenser.
Protothyes m Ancient Near Eastern (Latinized)
Latinized form of the name Bartatua, itself an Akkadian form of a Scythian name.
Prylis m Greek Mythology
Means "dance in armour, armed dance" in Ancient Greek, referring to a kind of Cretan weapon-dance. This was the name of a prophet in Greek mythology, a demigod son of Hermes and the Lesbian nymph Issa.
Pseudolus m Theatre, Ancient Roman
Pseudolus is the eponymous character in 'Pseudolus', a play by the ancient Roman playwright Titus Maccius Plautus.
Puloma f Hinduism, Sanskrit
Puloma is the wife of Sage Bhrigu in Hinduism. She is the mother of the sage Chyavana.
Pyrochles m Literature, Arthurian Cycle
From the Greek elements πῦρ (pyr) meaning "fire" and κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory". In Edmund Spenser's poem The Faerie Queene (1590) this is the name of a reckless knight who, together with his brother Cymochles, represents emotional maladies that threaten temperance... [more]
Pyroeis m Greek Mythology
Pyroeis in ancient Greek religion is the god of the wandering star Areios, the planet Mars.... [more]
Qaynan m Near Eastern Mythology
Qaynan was a god worshipped by the Sabaean people in pre-Islamic South Arabia. Based on etymology, Qaynan may have been the god of smiths.
Quilago f New World Mythology, Folklore, Indigenous American
Quilago (c. 1490–1515) was the queen regnant of Cochasquí, in modern-day Ecuador. She is known for leading native resistance to the expansion of the Inca Empire and was supposedly the mother of Atahualpa, the last Sapa Inca... [more]
Quiolas m Arthurian Cycle
A name appearing in Le Livre d’Artus, a work of Arthurian romance. He wass a Saxon king who, under King Hargadabran, fought Arthur’s forces at the battle of Clarence and was killed by Adragain.
Quirion m Arthurian Cycle
A king appearing in "Erec" by Chrétien de Troyes.
Ramonia f African American (Rare)
Possibly a variant of Ramona.
Raoden m Literature
in The book 'Elantris' by Brandon Sanderson, Prince Raoden, the prince of Arelon, is transformed into an Elantrian at the beginning of the book. Once Raoden is transformed, he is immediately sent to Elantris in secret while his father pretends he has suddenly died... [more]
Remistus m Gothic
Remistus was a general of the Western Roman Empire and commander-in-chief of the army under Emperor Avitus.
Repanse f Arthurian Cycle
As a maiden, Repanse had charge of the Grail and carried it in the Grail Procession. After Perceval became the Grail King, Repanse fell in love with Feirefiz, Perceval’s pie-bald half brother, at Arthur’s court... [more]
Rewani m Ottoman Turkish
Rewani was an Ottoman poet. Rewani wrote a Diwan dedicated to Selim I known for its ghazels, which sing in a gentle flowing manner of human and mystic love, most of which were later set to music. Also Rewani's Ishret-name was the first Ottoman Turkish poem with a bacchic theme, which inspired the saki-names genre that became popular a century later.
Rheusa f Arthurian Cycle
Spenser famously includes Irish waterways in his list of guests at the fantastic marriage of the rivers Thames and Medway, in Book IV of The Faerie Queene, including the river nymph Rheusa.
Rintrah m Literature
Rintrah is a character in William Blake's mythology, representing the just wrath of the prophet. Rintrah first appears in 'The Marriage of Heaven and Hell': "Rintrah roars and shakes his fires in the burdened air" shows him personifying revolutionary wrath... [more]
Roaz m Arthurian Cycle
In Wirnt von Grafenberg's 'Wigalois', The pagan king of Glois, evil and villainous, who sold his soul to the Devil and was thus able to use sorcery to take over many lands, including the neighboring kingdom of Korntin... [more]
Rojanice f Slavic Mythology
Rojanice, with Rod her male counterpart, presides over the destinies of Humans. She is the co-creator of the universe, during birth.
Rosalynde f Literature
The eponymous character of "Rosalynde; or, Euphues' Golden Legacy" by Thomas Lodge, a pastoral romance written in the late 16th century. The narrative centers around the character of Rosalynde, the daughter of an exiled king, who finds herself entangled in themes of love, honor, and familial discord... [more]
Rudrani f Hinduism, Indian (Rare)
Means "wife of Rudra" in Sanskrit. This is the name of the consort of Rudra, a Vedic deity who is considered an incarnation of Shiva in contemporary Hinduism... [more]
Ryōnin m Japanese, History
Ryōnin was a Tendai Buddhist monk in the late Heian period and the founder of the Yuzu Nembutsu sect.
Sabie f Arthurian Cycle
A maiden loved by Gerhart of Riviers.... [more]
Sabilor m Arthurian Cycle
A knight who performed well in a tournament thrown by King Brandegorre of Estrangorre, and he were the second of the twelve knights who swore fealty to Brandegorre’s daughter.
Sabren f English (British, Archaic)
Sabren is a legendary British princess who was drowned in the River Severn by her repudiated stepmother Gwendolen. Also known as Hafren.
Sabus m Mythology
Sabus is a character in the mythology of the Sabines of Italy, the son of the god Sancus (called by some Jupiter Fidius). According to Cato, writing in his work Origines, the Sabines took their name from his.
Sadalberga f Frankish
Saint Sadalberga(c. 605 – c. 670) was the daughter of Gundoin, Duke of Alsace and his wife Saretrude. Sadalberga founded the Abbey of St John at Laon. She is the subject of a short hagiography, the Vita Sadalbergae.
Sadalom m Arthurian Cycle
A fashionable Knight of the Round Table slain during the Grail Quest.
Sadiel m Spanish (Latin American)
some famous bearers include Sadiel Rojas and Sadiel Cuentas
Sadoine m Arthurian Cycle
Cousin of Guinevere and brother of Guiomar.
Safere m Arthurian Cycle
A Knight of the Round Table.
Sagris m Arthurian Cycle
In the Tristano Riccardiano and La Tavola Ritonda, a knight who, while visiting Mark’s court for healing, learned that Isolde had been abducted by Palamedes. He chased after them, but could not fight well because of his wounds, and was defeated.
Salandre m Arthurian Cycle
A knight defeated in joust by Perceval.
Salonia f Ancient Roman
Salonia Matidia was the daughter and only child of Ulpia Marciana and wealthy praetor Gaius Salonius Matidius Patruinus. Her maternal uncle was the Roman emperor Trajan. Trajan had no children and treated her like his daughter... [more]
Samarth m Hindi, Marathi, Kannada
From Sanskrit समर्थ (samartha) meaning "strong, powerful, capable, suitable".
Sambice f Iranian (Archaic)
Sambice was a late 5th-century Iranian noblewoman from the Sasanian dynasty, who was the sister-wife of king (shah) Kavad I.
Samuelus m Literature
This was the name of one of the characters in The Cats of Ulthar by H. P. Lovecraft.
Samulayo m Polynesian Mythology
In the mythology of Fiji, Samulayo is a god or spirit of war and those dead souls who died in battle. He lives in underworld.
Sangarius m Greek Mythology
Sangarius is a Phrygian river-god of Greek mythology. He is described as the son of the Titans Oceanus and his sister-wife Tethys and as the husband of Metope, by whom he became the father of Hecuba... [more]
Sanglier m Arthurian Cycle
Sanglier is an evil traveler who kills his own lady. Artegall punishes him by making him carry her head.
Sapharin m Arthurian Cycle
A Saxon king who served King Aminaduc, invading northern Britain at the beginning of Arthur’s reign.
Saradas m Literature
Saradas was the third son of Gorbadoc Brandybuck and Mirabella Took. His siblings were Rorimac (who was the grandfather of Merry), Amaranth, Dodinas, Asphodel, Dinodas, and Primula (who was the mother of Frodo Baggins).
Saraide f Arthurian Cycle
One of the maidens of Viviane, the French Damsel of the Lake, Saraide seems to have held a high place in the Damsel’s service. her grasp of magic, while doubtless far short of Viviane’s, Nimue’s, or Morgan’s, was practical and useful.
Saretrude f Frankish
Wife of Gundoin, Duke of Alsace and mother to Saint Sadalberga.
Sargia f Arthurian Cycle
A sorceress who gave her son Felice to Tristan the Younger as a squire.
Sarrasinte f Arthurian Cycle
The daughter of King Label of Persia.... [more]
Saruz m Arthurian Cycle
A knight present at the Sorgarda tournament, which Gawain won.
Sathan m Arthurian Cycle
Brother of King Netor of Bulgaria.
Savona f African American
Savona Bailey-McClain is an American community organizer and art producer, and the director of the West Harlem Art Fund.
Sberin m Arthurian Cycle
A warrior in the service of King Arthur who was the son of King Fflergant of Armorica.... [more]
Scherules m Arthurian Cycle
The burgrave of the city of Bearosche under Duke Lyppaut. ... [more]
Schoysiane f Arthurian Cycle
She married Kyot of Katelangen and died giving birth to her daughter Sigune. Prior to this, she raised Condwiramurs (Kondviramur), the hereditary Queen of Brabant, who became Perceval’s wife.
Schulda f Arthurian Cycle
One of the three Fatal Sisters – the others were Urd and Verandi – who presided over the past, present, and future.... [more]
Scudamour m Arthurian Cycle
A character in "The Faerie Queene" by Edmund Spenser.
Seawillow f American (South, Rare)
Seawillow Margaret Ann Wells was named Seawillow after the unusual circumstances of her birth. The community Seawillow in Texas is named after her.
Sebille f Arthurian Cycle
A mythical medieval queen or princess who is frequently portrayed as a fairy or an enchantress in the Arthurian legend and Italian folklore. She appears in a variety of roles, from the most faithful and noble lady to a wicked seductress, often in relation with or substituting for the character of Morgan le Fay... [more]
Segrelos m Arthurian Cycle
King Anguish of Ireland’s astrologer.... [more]
Seife f Arthurian Cycle
Arthur’s sister in Der Pleier’s Meleranz. She was the wife of King Lot and the mother of Gawain. Her sisters included Anthonje and Olimpia.... [more]
Semestra f Greek Mythology
Semestra or Semystra was a nymph, in Greek mythology.... [more]
Semystra f Greek Mythology
Semystra or Semestra was a nymph, in Greek mythology.... [more]
Serabil m Arthurian Cycle
A king once defeated in combat by Perceval.
Seraide f Arthurian Cycle
One of the maidens of Viviane, the French Damsel of the Lake, Seraide seems to have held a high place in the Damsel’s service. her grasp of magic, while doubtless far short of Viviane’s, Nimue’s, or Morgan’s, was practical and useful.
Sergis m Arthurian Cycle
Sergis is the knight who informs Artegall of Irena's impending death in Book 5, Canto 11 of "The Faerie Queene".
Sethanie f English (Modern, Rare)
Probably created as a feminine form of Seth 1, could also be a blend of Seth with either Stephanie or Bethanie.... [more]
Sevira f Arthurian Cycle, Literature
The daughter of Maximus and wife of Vortigern, to whom she bore Britu, according to Germanus of Auxerre.
Shandao m Chinese, History
Shandao was a Chinese Buddhist scholar monk and an influential figure of East Asian Pure Land Buddhism.
Shiruya m Middle Persian (Arabized), History
Shiruya al-Uswari was an Iranian nobleman, who was part of the Sasanian asvaran unit, but later defected together with a faction of the unit to the Rashidun Caliphate, where the unit became known as the Asawira... [more]
Shishupala m Hinduism, Sanskrit
Shishupala lit. 'protector of children' was the king of the Chedi kingdom, and an antagonist in the Mahabharata.
Shumaliya f Near Eastern Mythology
Name borne by a Kassite goddess that was closely associated with the royal family.
Shurali m Siberian Mythology
Shurali is a forest spirit in Tatar and Bashkir mythology. According to legends, Shurali lives in forests. He has long fingers, a horn on its forehead, and a woolly body. He lures victims into the thickets and can tickle them to death.
Sigurano m Arthurian Cycle
A knight slain by Tristan at a tournament in Ireland. Sigurano’s brother, Oris the Harsh, tried to avenge him but was also slain.
Siguròr m Arthurian Cycle
Siguròr, earl of Spain was the brother of Hríngr and Isolde the Dark. He gave his sister to Tristan (Tristram) when the latter conquered Spain.
Sméraldine f Theatre
Fata Morgana's black slave in "L'amour des trois oranges" by Prokofiev.
Sodric m Arthurian Cycle
According to Geoffrey of Monmouth, he was the leader who brought the Picts to Britain. They were, however, soundly defeated by King Marius, but he still bestowed Caithness on them.
Solymus m Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Solymus was the ancestral hero and eponym of the tribe Solymi in Pisidia and Lycia. He was a son of either Zeus or Ares; his mother's name is variously given as Chaldene, Caldene daughter of Pisidus, Calchedonia or the nymph Chalcea.
Soronto m Literature
A fictional character created by J.R.R. Tolkien. Soronto was a Númenorean nobleman of the royal lineage of Númenor or House of Elros, the grandson of Tar-Meneldur and son of Ailinel, sister of Tar-Aldarion... [more]
Souconna f Celtic Mythology
Souconna is a Celtic goddess, the deity of the river Saône at Chalon-sur-Saône, to whom epigraphic invocation was made.
Sphaerio m Theatre
A character in 'Mostellaria', a play by the Roman author Plautus. Its name translates from Latin as "The Ghost (play)" (with the word fabula understood in the title). The play is believed to be an adaptation of a lost comedy of the Athenian poet Philemon called Phasma (the Ghost).
Stricha f Slavic Mythology
Stricha (or Dolya) is the ancient Ukrainian pagan goddess of good fate, an incarnation of Rozhanytsa... [more]
Suarra f Literature
In "The Face In The Abyss" by A. Merritt, Suarra is a handmaiden to the Snake Mother of Yu-Atlanchi. She leads the main character to an abyss where Nimir, the Lord of Evil is imprisoned in a face of gold.
Subhūti m History
Subhūti is a major figure in Mahayana Buddhism and is one of the central figures in Prajñāpāramitā sutras.
Subine f Arthurian Cycle
The wife of King Flualis the Saracen. She received the name of Remissiane in baptism.
Suzine f Various
Suzine Har Nicolescu (March 21, 1931 – February 22, 2013) was an American librarian who was one of the founders of the Asian Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA). She served fourteen years as the chief librarian at Medgar Evers College and fought against discrimination in the library profession.
Tabliope f Literature, Greek Mythology
A made-up name of a 'Muse' that is a comic invention of Palladas, a late Greek poet and epigrammatist, appearing in his epigram found in book 11 (Humorous and convivial - Scoptic - Σκωπτικά) of Anthologia Palatina... [more]
Talaus m Greek Mythology
Means "steadfast, enduring" or "unhappy", derived from Greek τλήμων (tlemon) meaning "patient, steadfast; wretched, miserable". In Greek mythology, Talaus was the king of Argos and one of the Argonauts.
Tallas m Arthurian Cycle
In Claris et Laris the King of Denmark and son of King Saladin.... [more]
Tanabos m Arthurian Cycle, Literature
A necromancer who lived in Britain some time between the time of Joseph of Arimathea and Uther Pendragon. He was hailed as the greatest magician ever to reside on the island, save Merlin.... [more]
Tandareis m Arthurian Cycle
Hero of Der Pleier’s "Tandareis and Flordibel".
Tanrée f Arthurian Cycle, Literature
Sister of the Little Knight, a friend of Gawain. She fell in love with Gawain and became his paramour.
Tanta f Inca
"Beautiful beyond exaggeration," is how one Spanish chronicler described Tanta Carhua. Carhua was a ten-year old Inca child whose father offered her to the Inca Emperor as a Capacocha sacrifice. The honour of sacrifice was bestowed not only on the family, but was forever immortalized in the child... [more]
Tantalides m Arthurian Cycle, Literature
A scribe from Vercelli, Italy, who served Arthur and recorded the deeds of the Knights of the Round Table.
Tantalis f Arthurian Cycle, Literature
Empress of Greece and Constantinople, wife of Alexander, emperor of Constantinople. She was the mother of Alexander and Alis, and grandmother of Cligés.... [more]
Tarchon m Etruscan Mythology
In Etruscan mythology, Tarchon and his brother, Tyrrhenus, were cultural heroes who founded the Etruscan League of twelve cities, the Dodecapoli.
Tareg m Literature
A fictional character created by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Tarsan m Arthurian Cycle
Brother of King Bagdemagus of Gorre and nephew of King Urien.... [more]
Tarsenesyde f Arthurian Cycle
The wife of Licorant and mother of Enide.... [more]
Tarturiale m Arthurian Cycle, Literature
A great giant slain by Morholt. Morholt took his sword, which he later gave to Tristan.
Tatain m Arthurian Cycle
Son of Pharien and brother of Anguin. He was raised by the Lady of the Lake and knighted by Sir Lionel.
Taubarins m Arthurian Cycle
King of the Tartars who served Emperor Filimenis of Constantinople. He joined Filimenis in a brief war against Arthur.
Taullas m Arthurian Cycle
A knight who is said to be one of those who started in the first and second quests of Lancelot.
Taurian m Arthurian Cycle, Literature
Brother of Arthur’s Sir Dodinel the Wild. He was a friend of Perceval’s hermit uncle, Trevrizent. Perceval came across one of his lances, abandoned near Treverizent’s abode, and took it.
Tautalus m Ancient (Latinized)
Tautalus was a chieftain of the Lusitanians, a proto-Celtic tribe from western Hispania. He succeeded Viriathus in the final year of the Lusitanian War.
Tchelio m Theatre
Tchelio is a magician and the king's (and prince's) protector in "L'amour des trois oranges", a 1921 satirical French-language opera by Sergei Prokofiev.
Teirnon m Arthurian Cycle, Welsh Mythology
Likely a variant of Teyrnon. This name appears in the Welsh tale Culhwch and Olwen belonging to Teirnon Twrfliant, an Arthurian warrior who ruled Gwent Ys Coed... [more]