This is a list of submitted names in which an editor of the name is
Lucille.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Brandulf m GermanicDerived from Old Norse
brand "sword" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Brasidas m Ancient Greek, HistoryDerived from Greek βράσις
(brasis) meaning "boiling" combined with ίδας
(idas), which is the Aeolic and Doric Greek form of the patronymic suffix ἴδης
(ides).... [
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Bratimir m Croatian, SerbianThere are two possible explanations for the etymology of the first element of this name. The first explanation is that it is derived from Slavic
brati "reap, gather", which would make the whole name an older form of
Berimir... [
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Bráulio m PortuguesePortuguese form of
Braulio. Known bearers of this name include former Brazilian soccer player Bráulio Barbosa de Lima (b. 1948) and Bráulio Tavares (b... [
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Braulio m Spanish, GalicianApparently derived from Germanic
brahuila meaning "bright, radiant" - with one source saying that it is etymologically related to Old High German
brand or
brant "sword". However, I am not sure how much stock should be put into that, since it seems like its pronunciation would be akin to
brilla (BREEL-lah), which makes it look suspiciously close to the Italian verb
brillare "to shine, to sparkle" and ultimately comes from
berillus, a latinized form of Greek
beryllos... [
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Braunwyn f English (Rare)Probably an English variant of
Bronwyn. A known bearer of this name is Braunwyn Windham-Burke (b. 1977), who stars in the American reality television series
The Real Housewives of Orange County (2006-).
Brawleigh m EnglishVariant of
Brawley. A known bearer of this name is American Republican politician Brawleigh Graham.
Brawley m EnglishTransferred use of the surname
Brawley. A known bearer of this name is American actor Brawley Nolte (b. 1986), the son of American actor Nick Nolte (b... [
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Brayton m English (Modern, Rare)Likely a variant of
Braden, or else a transferred use of the English habitational surname
Brayton (which is derived from Old Norse
breithr "broad", or from the Old Norse personal name
Breithi, combined with Old English
tun "town, farmstead").
Breifne m IrishLikely derived from
Bréifne (also
Bréfne), the name of a medieval Irish kingdom. The meaning of its name is uncertain, as it is disputed amongst scholars. Some derive the name from Old Irish
brí meaning "hill", whilst others state that it is derived from the feminine given name
Bréfne.
Brick m Popular CultureOriginally a nickname from the English word
brick (having the slang meaning "a good fellow" from 1840). It was used for a character in Tennessee Williams' play 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' (1955).
Briocán m IrishMeaning unknown, perhaps related to
Bhreacain (see
Brecan). This was the name of a saint from the 5th century AD, who brought christianity to the village Rosmuck in Ireland.
Briseus m Greek MythologyPossibly derived from Greek βρίθω
(britho) or
(vritho), which can mean "to be laden with, to abound" as well as "to be heavy". In Greek mythology, Briseus was the father of
Briseis.
Britomartis f Greek MythologyPossibly means "sweet maiden", from Cretan βριτύ
(britu) "sweet" or "blessing" (Attic
glyku) and
martis "maiden" (Attic
parthenos). This was an epithet of a Cretan goddess of mountains and hunting who was sometimes identified with
Artemis.
Brodulf m GermanicThe first element is derived from Old High German
prôdi "weakness, decrepitude" or Old High German
brôt "bread." The second element is derived from Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Brodzimierz m PolishDerived from Polish
brodzić "to wade, to flounder" combined with Slavic
mir "peace".
Brodzisław m PolishDerived from Polish
brodzić "to wade, to flounder" combined with Slavic
slav "glory".
Brola f Georgian (Rare)Derived from the Georgian noun ბროლი
(broli) meaning "crystal" (as in the glass, not the mineral). In some cases, this name can also be a short form of the related name
Nazibrola.
Bromerus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), HistoryLatinized form of the Greek given name Βρόμερος
(Bromeros), which might possibly have been derived from Greek βρομέω
(bromeo) meaning "to buzz". Also compare Greek βρόμος
(bromos), which can mean "any loud noise" as well as "stench, bad smell"... [
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Brosius m German (Archaic)Short form of
Ambrosius (see
Ambrosios). This name is now rather archaic and one is more likely to come across it in German-speaking areas as a surname, rather than a first name.
Brotanax m Ancient GreekMeans "mortal lord" or "lord of the mortals", derived from either the Greek adjective βρότειος
(broteios) meaning "mortal, human" or the Greek noun βροτός
(brotos) meaning "mortal man" combined with ἄναξ
(anax) meaning "master, lord, king".
Brothar m GermanicThe first element is derived from Old High German
prôdi "weakness, decrepitude" or Old High German
brôt "bread." The second element is derived from Old High German
hari "army." It is also possible that this name comes from (or is related to) Old High German
brôdar "brother", which is a possibility that cannot be ruled out.
Bruis m Dutch (Archaic)Short form of
Bruisten. This name is unlikely to ever be used/revived in modern times, due to its similarity to the Dutch verb
bruisen "to fizz", which may have some teasing potential.
Bruist m Dutch (Archaic)Short form of
Bruisten. This name is unlikely to ever be used/revived in modern times, due to its similarity to the Dutch verb
bruisen "to fizz", which may have some teasing potential.
Brunfrid m GermanicDerived from Old High German
brunja "breastplate, cuirass" or
brûn "brown" combined with Old High German
fridu "peace."
Brunhard m GermanicDerived from Old High German
brunja "breastplate, cuirass" or
brûn "brown" combined with Gothic
hardus (
hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."
Brunomund m GermanicDerived from Old High German
brunja "breastplate, cuirass" or
brûn "brown" combined with Old High German
mund "protection."
Brunrad m GermanicDerived from Old High German
brunja "breastplate, cuirass" or
brûn "brown" combined with Old High German
rât "counsel."
Brunric m GermanicDerived from Old High German
brunja "breastplate, cuirass" or
brûn "brown" combined with
rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." The second element is also closely related to Celtic
rîg or
rix and Gothic
reiks, which all mean "king, ruler."
Brunstein m GermanicDerived from Old High German
brunja "breastplate, cuirass" or
brûn "brown" combined with Old High German
stain "stone."
Brunulf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
brunja "breastplate, cuirass" or
brûn "brown" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Brunward m GermanicDerived from Old High German
brunja "breastplate, cuirass" or
brûn "brown" combined with Old High German
wart "guard."
Bruynsten m Medieval DutchMedieval Dutch form of
Brunstein. This is not to be confused with the medieval Dutch word
bruynsten (which is
bruinsten in modern Dutch) meaning "(the) brownest".
Bryaxis m Ancient GreekGiven that this masculine name is sometimes also found spelled as Βρύασσις
(Brúassis) or
(Bryassis), it is probably derived from - or otherwise, related to - Greek βρυασμός
(bruasmos) or
(bryasmos), which can mean "delight, lust" as well as "voluptuousness"... [
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Budimir m Croatian, SerbianThe first element of this name is derived from (Serbo-)Croatian
buditi "to awaken, to (a)rouse". The second element is derived from Slavic
mir "peace" or "world". In other words, this name is the Croatian and Serbian cognate of the Polish name
Budzimir.
Budzimir m PolishThe first element of this name is derived from Polish
budzić "to (a)wake, to (a)rouse". Also compare Croatian
buditi "to awaken, to (a)rouse". The second element is derived from Slavic
mir "peace"... [
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Budzisław m PolishThe first element of this name is derived from Polish
budzić "to (a)wake, to (a)rouse". Also compare Croatian
buditi "to awaken, to (a)rouse". The second element is derived from Slavic
slav "glory"... [
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Bukhuti m Georgian (Rare)Meaning uncertain. It might possibly be derived from Arabic بخيت
(bukhait) or
(bukhayt) meaning "good luck", itself ultimately derived from the Persian noun بخت
(bakht) meaning "luck, fortune" (see
Bakht)... [
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Buonamico m Medieval ItalianVariant of
Bonamico. The Italian painter Buonamico Buffalmacco (c. 1290-1340) was the basis of a trickster character in Giovanni Boccaccio's
Decameron (1350).
Buonfiglio m Medieval ItalianMeans "good child" in Italian, derived from Italian
buono meaning "good, fair" combined with Italian
figlio meaning "child, son".... [
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Burdukhan f Alanic, History, Georgian (Archaic)This name was most notably borne by the Alan princess Burdukhan of Alania (12th century AD), who was the wife of king Giorgi III of Georgia and the mother of queen Tamar the Great of Georgia.... [
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Burghar m GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Old High German
burg meaning "fortress". Also compare Gothic
bairgan (
bergan in Old High German) meaning "to keep, to save, to preserve"... [
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Burki m GermanDiminutive of masculine given names that contain the Germanic element
burg meaning "fortress", such as
Burkhard.... [
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Bytomir m PolishDerived from Proto-Slavic
byti "to be" (compare modern Polish
być "to be") combined with Slavic
mir "peace".
Byzantinus m Late RomanMeans "from Byzantium", with Byzantium being the latinized form of Greek
Byzantion, which itself was ultimately derived from the personal name
Byzas... [
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Byzantius m Late RomanLatinized form of Greek
Byzantios, which essentially meant "from Byzantium" (see also
Byzantinus). This was the name of an archbishop of Bari (Italy) from the 11th century AD.
Byzas m Greek MythologyDerived from Thracian
búzas "he-goat, buck" (similar to Indo-European
bhugo "buck" and Greek
bous "ox, cow"); since Thracian was not a Hellenic language, one could probably call Byzas a hellenization of sorts... [
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Cadmihel m Biblical LatinForm of
Kadmiel used in the Nova Vulgata ("Neo-Vulgate"), which has been the official Bible of the Roman Catholic Church since 1979.
Caeculus m Roman MythologyDerived from the Latin adjective
caecus meaning "blind" combined with the Latin masculine diminutive suffix
-ulus. Also compare the related name
Caecilius.... [
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Caelian m English, DutchEnglish form of
Caelianus. The name has also been used in The Netherlands just a handful of times; the variant form
Celian has been used a little bit more often there.
Caillín m Medieval IrishMeaning uncertain. According to one source, the name means "little cowl" in Irish, in which case it should ultimately be derived from the Irish noun
caille meaning "veil".... [
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Calam m Irish, EnglishMeaning uncertain. Among anglophone bearers from outside Ireland, there might possibly be cases where the name is derived from the surname
Calam, which is ultimately of Scottish origin.... [
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Calasanctius m Various (Rare)Latinised form of the Spanish surname
Calasanz borne by the Catholic saint Joseph Calasanz (1556-1648), who is also known as Joseph Calasanctius, probably influenced in part by Latin
sanctus meaning "sacred, holy".
Caledonia f English (Rare)From the Latin name of Scotland, itself derived from
Caledones, the Latin name of a tribe that inhabited the region during the Roman era, which is of unknown origin, though it may possibly come from Proto-Celtic
*kaletos meaning "hard" and
*ɸēdo- meaning "foot", alluding to standfastness or endurance.
Caligorante m Carolingian Cycle, LiteratureMeaning unknown, but several theories have been proposed for its etymology. One such theory is that it is derived from Latin
caligante meaning "fading, growing dim". In turn, the word is ultimately derived from the Latin verb
caligo meaning "to steam, to darken"... [
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Callidice f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Καλλιδίκη
(Kallidike), which is derived from Greek καλλος
(kallos) "beauty" combined with Greek δικη
(dike) meaning "justice, judgement" as well as "custom, usage"... [
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Calliteles m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Kalliteles. A known bearer of this name was the Olympic victor Calliteles of Laconia (also known as Sparta). He had won the wrestling contest during the 68th Olympiad in 508 BC.
Całomierz m PolishThe first element of this name is derived from Polish
cały "whole, entire, complete", which is ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic
cělъ "whole, entire". Also compare Czech
celý and Croatian
cijel, both of which mean "whole, entire"... [
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Calpernia f EnglishVariant of
Calpurnia. A well-known bearer of this name is Calpernia Addams (b. 1971), an American author, actress, and transgender rights activist. Addams named herself after Calpurnia, wife of Julius Caesar in William Shakespeare's play 'Julius Caesar'; the spelling 'Calpernia' may have been taken from a tombstone that briefly appeared in the film 'The Addams Family' (1991).
Calpurnianus m Ancient RomanRoman cognomen which was derived from
Calpurnius. Bearers of this name include Roman consul Marcus Pupius Piso Frugi Calpurnianus (1st century BC) and Roman politician Marcus Antius Crescens Calpurnianus (3rd century AD).
Camissares m Old Persian (Latinized), HistoryLatinized form of
Kamisares (also spelled
Kamissares), which is the hellenized form of an ancient Persian male name. Its meaning is currently unknown to me. This was the name of an Achaemenid satrap from the 4th century BC.
Campion m English (Rare), LiteratureThis rare given name can be derived from the surname of
Campion as well as from the name of the plant, both of which likely derive their name from Old French
campion meaning "champion"... [
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Camuel m Biblical, Biblical LatinForm of
Kemuel used in the Bishops' Bible (1568), Douay-Rheims Bible (1582-1610), the Clementine Vulgate (1592) and the Nova Vulgata ("Neo-Vulgate", 1979). The latter two are respectively the former and current official Bible of the Roman Catholic Church.
Candidianus m Late RomanRoman cognomen which was derived from
Candidus. A known bearer of this name was Gaius Valerius Candidianus, the illegitimate son of Roman Emperor Galerius (4th century AD).
Canelo m Spanish (Rare)Derived from the Spanish noun
canelo, which can mean "winter's bark tree" as well as "cinnamon tree". Also compare
Canela.... [
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Caninius m Ancient RomanFrom the Roman nomen
Caninius, which is derived from Latin
caninus "dog-like, of a dog" (which in turn is derived from Latin
canis "dog").
Canius m Ancient RomanDerived from Latin
canus "old, grey(-haired), elderly" or Latin
canis "dog." This name was borne by Canius Rufus, a Roman poet.
Cantianilla f Late RomanFeminine form of
Cantianillus. This was the name of a saint from the 4th century AD, who was martyred along with her brothers Cantius and Cantianus.
Cantianus m Late RomanExtended form of
Cantius. This was the name of a saint from the 4th century AD, who was martyred along with his brother Cantius and sister Cantianilla.
Cantidius m Late RomanPossibly derived from Latin
cantidus, which in turn may have been derived from Latin
cantus "(a) singing, song". This was the name of a saint who was martyred in Antioch (the exact year remains unknown).
Cantius m Late RomanDerived from Latin
cantus "(a) singing, song". This was the name of a saint from the 4th century AD, who was martyred along with his brother Cantianus and sister Cantianilla.
Capaneus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Καπανεύς
(Kapaneus), which is possibly derived from Greek καπάνη
(kapanē) meaning "chariot". It could also have been derived from Greek κάπη
(kapē) meaning "crib, manger" or even from Greek κᾶπος
(kapos), which can mean "plot of land, garden" as well as "breath"... [
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Capito m Ancient RomanRoman cognomen which was derived from Latin
capito meaning "big-headed", which itself is ultimately derived from Latin
capitis, the genitive of Latin
caput meaning "head". A known bearer of this name was the Roman tribune Gaius Ateius Capito (1st century BC).
Capitolinus m Ancient RomanDerived from Latin
capitolium (related to Late Latin
capitellum "small head, top of column", from which we derived our current word 'capital'), which is ultimately derived from Latin
caput "head"... [
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Capiton m Late RomanDerived from Latin
capitonis, which is the genitive of Latin
capito meaning "big-headed" (also see
Capito). A bearer of this name was Capiton of Cherson, a fairly obscure saint (and hieromartyr) from the 4th century AD.
Caprasius m Late RomanPossibly derived from Latin
capra meaning "(she-)goat". A bearer of this name was Caprasius of Agen, a French saint from the early 4th century AD.
Carminius m Late RomanRoman nomen gentile which was probably derived from Latin
carminum "song, poem", which is a Late Latin form of
carmen "song, poem" (see also
Carmen)... [
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Carnation f English (Rare), Romani (Archaic)Derived from the flower of the same name; its etymology is uncertain. It has been suggested that it may ultimately come from English
coronation (which in turn ultimately comes from Anglo-French
coroner "to crown")... [
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Carnelian f & m EnglishAfter the brownish red mineral of the same name, of which the name is a corruption of
cornelian, which in turn is derived from Latin
cornelianus (see
Cornelianus).
Carriaric m Germanic, HistoryThis name might be derived from Gothic
kara "worry" combined with
rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." (The second element is also closely related to Celtic
rîg or
rix and Gothic
reiks, which all mean "king, ruler.") But it is probably a form of either
Hariric or
Gararic... [
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