Submitted Names Ending with er

This is a list of submitted names in which the ending sequence is er.
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Cadwallader m Medieval Welsh (Anglicized), Welsh (Anglicized)
Anglicized form of Cadwaladr. This spelling occurs in Shakespeare's 'Henry V'.... [more]
Caelifer m Roman Mythology
From a poetic Latin epithet of the Greek god Atlas which meant "supporting the heavens", from caelum "heaven" and ferre "to bear, to carry, to bring"... [more]
Cager m English
Diminutive of Micajah used in the 18th century.
Calcifer m Literature
This is the name of a fire demon in the 1986 young adult fantasy novel Howl's Moving Castle, written by Diana Wynne Jones.... [more]
Calder m American
Transferred use of the surname Calder.
Cal·limer m Catalan
Catalan form of Calimerus.
Callister m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Callister.
Calvander m English (Rare, Archaic), Swedish (Anglicized, Rare, Archaic)
English usage possibly derived from the surnames Callander, Callender... [more]
Camber f & m English (Modern)
An invented name, probably based on the sounds found in names such as Amber, Cameron and Kimber.
Camber m History, Anglo-Saxon Mythology
Camber, or Kamber, was the legendary first king of Cambria, according to Geoffrey of Monmouth in the first part of his influential 12th-century pseudohistory Historia Regum Britanniae... [more]
Camper m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Camper.
Cansüer f Karachay-Balkar
From the Persian جان (jan) meaning "soul" and Karachay-Balkar verb element сюер (süer) meaning "to love".
Carder m English
Variant of Carter.
Carner m & f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Carner.
Carosander m Norwegian (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Caro (derived from Latin carus "dear, beloved") and Sander.
Carpenter m English
Transferred use of the surname Carpenter or in reference to the word carpenter, from Middle English from Anglo-Norman French, from Old French carpentier, charpentier, from late Latin carpentarius (artifex) ‘carriage (maker)’, from carpentum ‘wagon’, of Gaulish origin.
Cartier m African American (Modern)
Transferred use of the surname Cartier. Use of the name has probably been influenced by the jewelry house Cartier, which was founded by Louis-François Cartier in Paris in 1847... [more]
Caspaer m Medieval Dutch
Medieval Dutch form of Caspar via its latinized form Casparus.... [more]
Caster f South African
Possibly a variant of Castor.
Catcher m Popular Culture, English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Catcher.
Cather f Literature, English (Rare)
As an English name, it is probably a short form of Catherine.... [more]
Ceguer m Yakut
Yakut for of George.
Çêker f Kurdish
Means "creator" in Kurdish.
Celester m & f English (American)
Combination of Celeste and Lester or Ester.
Cengawer m Kurdish
Means "fighter" in Kurdish.
Çengzêr f Kurdish
From Kurdish çeng meaning "leap" or "handful, palm" and zêr meaning "gold, golden".
Ceolmer m Anglo-Saxon
Variant of the Old English name Ceolmær, derived from the elements ceol "keel, ship" and mære "famous".
Cer f Chin, Burmese
A variant of Ceu, which means “brightness” and “light” in Chin.
Cèrber m Catalan (Rare)
Catalan form of Cerberus.
Cerber m Polish, Romanian
Polish and Romanian form of Cerberus.
Česćiměr m Sorbian (Archaic)
Derived from Upper Sorbian česćić "to honour; to venerate, to revere" and měr "peace". In former times, this name was usually Germanized as Ehrenfried.
Čever m Mari
Means "handsome" in Mari.
Cevher f & m Turkish
Means "jewel, essence, goodness" in Turkish.
Chabier m Aragonese
Aragonese form of Xavier.
Chaker m Arabic (Maghrebi)
Maghrebi form of Shakir (chiefly Tunisian).
Chalmer m English
Transferred use of the surname Chalmer.
Chanler m English
Transferred use of the surname Chanler.
Chanticleer m Literature
The name of the rooster in 'Chanticleer and the Fox' and 'Reynard,' medieval fables.
Charisander m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Charisandros. This name was borne by an archon of Athens.
Charmer f & m English (Rare)
Derived from the English-speaking word charmer, which is a person with an attractive and engaging personality. Typically one who uses this to impress or manipulate others.
Chasper m Romansh
Romansh form of Caspar, traditionally found in the Engadine valley.
Chaucer m English
Transferred use of the surname Chaucer.
Chedorlaomer m Biblical
Means "a handful of sheaves." He is a king of Elam in the book of Genesis.
Cheer f English (Rare)
From the English word cheer, referring to a feeling of happiness, or a shout of joy or encouragement. Ultimately derived via Old French chiere from Late Latin cara "head".
Chipper m English (Rare)
Either from Chip or from the English word chipper.
Chlodomer m Germanic, History
Derived from Old High German hlûd "famous" combined with Old High German mâri "famous." Chlodomer lived in the 6th century AD and was one of the four sons of Clovis I, king of the Franks.
Chong’er m Chinese
From the characters 重 (chóng, meaning “double” or “layered”) and 耳 (ěr, meaning “ear”). This was the personal name of Duke Wen of Jin (晋文公), a ruler of the state of Jin during the Chinese Spring and Autumn period (770 - 473 BCE)... [more]
Chrisander m Norwegian (Modern)
Transferred use of a Swedish surname Chrisander.
Chuner m Nivkh
Meaning unknown. A known bearer was Chuner Taksami (1931-2014), a Russian ethnographer of Nivkh ethnicity.
Chyler m & f English (Modern)
Meaning unknown. Notable bearer of this name is Actress Chyler Leigh (1982-).
Cider m English (American)
After the drink, Cider. Means, "strong drink"
Cinder f English (American)
Representing the residue of combustion; ashes.
Claster m American (South, Rare)
Of unknown origin and meaning.
Claver m French
Derived from the surname Claver. Used in honor of the saint Peter Claver.
Cleander m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kleandros. Known bearers of this name include the Greek tyrant Cleander of Gela (5th century BC) and the Greek general Cleander of Macedon (4th century BC).
Cléber m Portuguese (Brazilian)
Portuguese adoption of the surname Kleber.
Clever m English (African), Spanish (Latin American)
From the English word clever.
Coker m Obscure (Archaic)
Transferred use of the surname Coker.
Collier m & f English
Transferred use of the surname Collier.
Cönger m Karachay-Balkar
Means "comrade" in Karachay-Balkar.
Cong'er f Chinese
Derived from 聰 (cong) meaning "quick at hearing, intelligent, bright" and 兒 (er) meaning "child, son". Although this name includes the word for "son", it was given to women, perhaps because their parents desired a son.
Consider m & f English (Puritan)
Late Middle English from Old French considerer, from Latin considerare ‘examine’, perhaps based on sidus, sider- ‘star’. Possibly referring to Hebrews 10:24, "And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works" or Matthew 6:28, "And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin."
Cooter m American (Rare)
Possibly from the surname Cooter originating in Sussex, England. The American nickname became widely known in the United States with the character Cooter Davenport on the television series 'The Dukes of Hazzard' (1979-1985)... [more]
Copper m English
The name comes from the Greek word Kyprios, the name of the island of Cyprus in the Mediterranean Sea where copper occurs. The Latin, cuprum, (Cu) also means “Metal of Cyprus,” as the Romans had large copper mines on the island.
Couper m English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Cooper. Couper was given to 12 boys in 2015 according to the SSA.
Crimefighter f Obscure
From Middle English cryme, crime, from Old French crime, crimne, from Latin crīmen combined with Middle English fightere, fyghtor, feghtere, feghtare, fiȝtare, fiȝtere, from Old English feohtere.
Crister m Swedish
Variant of Christer.
Crístofer m Spanish (Modern), Portuguese (Brazilian, Modern)
Spanish and Portuguese form of Christopher reflecting the English pronunciation.
Cuper m Obscure (Rare)
Possibly a variant of Cooper.
Currer m English
Transferred use of the surname Currer.
Currier m English
Transferred use of the surname Currier.
Cutter m English (Modern), Popular Culture
Transferred use of the surname Cutter.... [more]
Cuyler m American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Cuyler.
Cyler m Obscure
Variant of Syler.
Dacher m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Dacher.
Dager m Swedish (Archaic)
Variant of Dag via it's Old Swedish form Dagher.
Dagher m Old Swedish
Old Swedish form of Dagr, which means "day."
Dagomér m Hungarian (Archaic)
Hungarian borrowing of Dagomar.
Damater f Greek Mythology
Doric Greek form of Demeter 1.
Dameer m Pakistani
Urdu variant transcription of Zamir.
Danger m & f English
From the English word "danger" meaning "liability to exposure to harm or risk; an instance or cause of liable harm; or ability to harm; someone's dominion or power to harm". From the Middle English daunger 'power, dominion, peril', ultimately derived from the Latin dominus 'lord, master'.... [more]
Dankler m Brazilian
Dankler Luis de Jesus Pereira is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a central defender.
Decater m English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Probably transferred from the surname Decater
December f & m English
Derived from the Latin word decem, meaning "ten". December is the twelfth month on the Gregorian calendar. This name is used regularly in America, mostly on females.
Decker m American (South), English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Decker. This was used for a character on the American soap opera General Hospital: Decker Moss, a character that debuted on the show in 1989.
Degenher m Germanic
Derived from the Old High German elements degan "soldier, warrior" and heri "army".
Delarivier f English (Rare, Archaic), Obscure
Transferred use of the French and Walloon surname Delariviere. This was borne by the English author and playwright Delarivier "Delia" Manley (ca... [more]
Delger f & m Mongolian
Means "vast, wide, broad" or "abundant, prosperous" in Mongolian.
Delighter f English (Rare)
This name is derived from the word of the same name meaning "one who gives/takes delight", which is derived from the word delight meaning "joy, pleasure", which was spelled delite until the 16th century because of the change of the word that was being influenced by words ending with -light (from Middle English delit which, in turn, is derived from Old French delit meaning "pleasure, delight, sexual desire" or delitier meaning "please greatly, charm." Those Old French words originate from Latin delectare meaning "to allure, delight, charm, please", which is a frequentative of delicere meaning "entice.")
Deller f American (South, Americanized)
American English regional name (Appalachian) influenced by Della.
Delmer m English
Variant of Delmar.
Dener m Portuguese (Brazilian)
Probably a contracted form of Denver.
Desider m German (East Prussian)
East Prussian German form of Desiderius.
Devender m & f Indian, Telugu, Hindi, Indian (Sikh)
Alternate transcription of Devendra also used by Sikhs.
Devinder m & f Indian (Sikh)
Form of Devendra used by Sikhs.
Dezider m Slovak
Slovak form of Desiderius.
Dezsider m Hungarian
Hungarian form of Desiderius.
Dhaffer m Arabic (Maghrebi)
Derived from Arabicظَفَر (ẓafar) meaning "victorious" or "victory, triumph" (see Zafar). A known bearer is Dhaffer L’Abidine (1972–), a Tunisian former soccer player and actor.
Diespiter m Roman Mythology
Variant of Jupiter, also known as Jove, a god who brings the birthing baby toward the daylight.
Dietger m German (Rare, Archaic)
A dithematic name formed of the name elements diota (from earlier þeudō) "people" and ger "javelin, spear".
Digger m English (Australian)
Slang term for an Australian soldier, with strong patriotic overtones, and links to the Anzac legend. Most often used as a nickname or a middle name.
Dilber f Kurdish
Means "apple of one's eye" in Kurdish.
Dilêr m Kurdish
Means "bold" in Kurdish.
Diler m Indian
diler means brave person
Dilmer m German, Spanish (Latin American)
It is a variant of the name Delmer, which is composed by the Ancient English words "dell", meaning "valley" and "mer", meaning "pond".
Dipper m Astronomy
The Dipper mansion () is one of the Twenty-eight mansions of the Chinese constellations. It is one of the northern mansions of the Black Tortoise. It corresponds to Sagittarius and is shaped like the Big Dipper, also refers temple in the sky or the snake-shaped basalt... [more]
Dispater m Roman Mythology
Variant of Dis Pater, derived from Latin dives, meaning "wealthy", itself probably derived from divus, meaning "godlike, divine". The occurrence of the name Dis together with the title Pater (meaning "father") may be due to association with Jupiter... [more]
Dizier m Medieval French, History
Medieval French variant of Désiré. This was the name of a 6th-century French saint.
Djer m Ancient Egyptian
From Egyptian ḏr, which can mean "limit, end" or "hinder, obstruct", perhaps in the context of "to hinder enemies". This was the name of the third pharaoh of the First Dynasty of ancient Egypt.
Dodger m English (Rare), Literature, Popular Culture
From the English word "dodger" meaning "one who dodges; one who avoids, evades, or sidesteps". Traditionally a pet name, occasionally used as a given name.... [more]
Donder m Literature, Popular Culture
Derived from the Dutch word donder meaning "thunder". Popularized by the reindeer in the story 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and the song Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer, even though the reindeer was originally named Dunder.
Dovber m Jewish
Combination of Hebrew Dov and Yiddish Ber, both meaning "bear"
Dover m Hebrew, Yiddish
Combination of the Hebrew name Dov (דוב) and the Yiddish name Ber (בער).
Dozier m American
Transferred use of the surname Dozier.
Draper m English (American)
Used after the character Don Draper of Mad Men.
Dreamer f & m English (Rare)
From the English word dreamer meaning "one who dreams; idler, daydreamer".
Drender m Filipino
the name originated in Philippines which is a given name to a boy. ... [more]
Drover m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Drover. It was used in the 2008 movie 'Australia' by Baz Luhrmann. The character Drover was played by Hugh Jackman.
Dulquer m Arabic (Modern, Rare), Pakistani, Muslim, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, Telugu
It means "expressive" and "diplomatic". It is mentioned in Surat al-Kahf of the Qur'an. Its full name is Du al-Qarnayn. Also known as Alexander. So Indian Film actor Dulquer Salmaan says it means "warrior"
Dumper f Indian
A feminine name used mainly in Arunachal Pradesh, probably on Nyishi women.
Dustfinger m Literature
Used by Cornelia Funke in her novel, Inkheart. The name ist a literal translation of the German name Staubfinger.
Dwyer m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Dwyer.
Dydier m Medieval French
Medieval French variant of Didier.
Dyer m American (Archaic)
Diminutive of Obadiah used in the 18th century.
Dýrvér m Old Norse
Derived from the Germanic name elements dýr "deer" and vér "fighter".
Džaner m Bosnian (Rare)
Bosnian form of Caner.
Dzsindzser f Hungarian (Modern, Rare)
Hungarian phonetic transcription based on the English name Ginger.
Eadmær m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements ead "wealth, fortune" and mære "famous". Cognate to Othmar.
Eadmer m Anglo-Saxon
Variant of Eadmær. This was most notably borne by a 12th-century Benedictine monk and historian.
Eadwacer m Anglo-Saxon
Anglo-Saxon cognate of Odoacer, derived from the Old English elements ead "wealth, fortune" and wacor, waccor "watchful, vigilant"... [more]
Ebeneser m Icelandic
Icelandic variant of Ebenezer.
Eber m Biblical
Means "region beyond," from the word abar, meaning, "to pass over." This name appears three times in the Old Testament. One was an ancestor of Abraham. His descendants are known as Hebrews.
Éder m Portuguese, Spanish
Portuguese and Spanish form of Eder 2.
Éder m Biblical Hungarian
Hungarian form of Eder 1.
Edgmer m Spanish (Latin American)
This name is mostly used in Venezuela.
Edier m Spanish (Latin American)
Meaning unknown. It may possibly be a Latin American form of the Basque names Eder 2 or Edur. Known bearers of this name include the Colombian-born Swedish soccer player Edier Frejd (b... [more]
Edisher m Georgian
Of Persian origin, but the meaning of this name is partially uncertain, as the available sources do not agree with each other on the first element. According to a Georgian source, the first element means "feast", whilst a Russian source states that it means "to walk in front (of)"... [more]
Edler m English (?)
Transferred use of the surname Edler. A notable bearer is Elder Garnet Hawkins, the first African American to serve as the Moderator of the General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church.
Edmer m Anglo-Saxon (Latinized)
Variant of Eadmær. The English historian Edmer or Eadmer (c. 1060-c. 1126) was a friend, disciple and biographer of Saint Anselm of Canterbury.
Edser m West Frisian
Shorter form of Edsert.
Eer m Indian
MEANING - wind, "God of wind"... [more]
Eggther m Astronomy
Alternate spelling of Eggþór, and the name of one of Saturn’s moons.
Eheder m Ancient Berber
Means "eagle" in Amazigh.
Éider m Spanish (Canarian, Modern)
Possibly an invented name or a variant of Eiden.
Eilmer m Dutch
Dutch form of Egilmar.
Eimer m East Frisian, Low German
East Frisian and Low German form of Eilmer.
Ejler m Danish
Variant of Eiler.
Ejner m Danish
Variant of Einar.
Ekter m Khakas
Khakas form of Victor.
Elaber m Marshallese
Marshallese form of Albert.
Elazer m Hebrew
The name Elazer is boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has helped".
Elder m English
Transferred use of the surname Elder.
Eleazer m Biblical (Hellenized), Romani (Archaic)
Variant transcription of Elzabad, as used in 1 Chronicles 12:12.... [more]
Eleder m Basque
From Basque ele ("word") and eder ("beautiful"), thus meaning "eloquent". This name was coined by Nikolas Ormatxea (1888-1961) in his poem 'Euskaldunak'.
Elender f American (South)
Possibly a regional pronunciation or variant of Eleanor.
Elener f Medieval English
Medieval English form of Eleanor.
Eleoner f Medieval English
Medieval English form of Eleanor.
Elepter m Georgian (Rare)
Georgian form of Eleutherios (see Eleutherius) via its modern Greek form Eleftherios.
Eler m Breton (Rare)
Variant of Elar.
Eleutér m Slovak
Slovak form of Eleutherius.
Eleuther m Greek Mythology
From Greek ἐλεύθερος (eleutheros) meaning "free". In Greek mythology Eleuther was the son of the god Apollo and Aithusa or Aethusa... [more]
Elger m German (Rare), German (Silesian)
Younger form of Adalgar via the variant Adalger.
Eliander m Spanish (Latin American, Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
This given name is predominantly used in South America. In the Spanish-speaking countries of that continent, it is probably a combination of a name starting with Eli- (such as Elisa) with a name ending in -ander (such as Alexander)... [more]
Eliaser m Greenlandic
Greenlandic form of Elieser.
Elíeser m Icelandic (Rare)
Icelandic form of Eliezer.
Eliézer m Biblical Hungarian
Hungarian form of Eliezer.
Eliëzer m Dutch
Dutch form of Eliezer.
Eliezier m Arthurian Cycle
The son of King Pelles of Corbenic, brother of Elaine and maternal uncle of Galahad.... [more]
Elioner f Medieval English
Medieval English form of Eleanor.
Ellender f American (South)
Appalachian vernacular form of Eleanor.
Eller m & f English
A short form of Ellery or Eleanor.
Ellioner f Medieval English
Medieval English form of Eleanor.
Elloner f American (South)
American English regional name (Appalachian) influenced by Eleanor.
Elmer m Estonian
Variant of Elmar.
Elshender m Scottish
Scottish form of Alexander
Elshiner m Scots
Scots form of Alexander.
Elster m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Elster.
Elsüer f Karachay-Balkar
From the Turkic name element el meaning "land, country" and the Karachay-Balkar meaning сюер (süer) meaning "will love".
Elyezer m Jewish, Hebrew
Means "My God is help" In the Old Testament this was the name of Abraham and one of the sons of moses (See Exodus 18:4 for an explanation of the significance of the name)
Elyner f Medieval English
Medieval English form of Eleanor.
Emer m Mormon
Early Jaredite king and son of Omer.
Emmer f American (South, Archaic)
Variant of Emma reflecting the Appalachian accent.
Ener m Turkish
Means "hero" or "brave, courageous, manly" in Turkish.
Enkhdelger f & m Mongolian
Means "abundant peace" in Mongolian, from энх (enkh) meaning "peace, calm" and дэлгэр (delger) meaning "vast, wide" or "prosperous, abundant".
Enoder m Cornish, History (Ecclesiastical)
The name of a 5th-century Cornish saint.
Éomer m Literature
From Old English eoh meaning "horse" and maer meaning "famous". The name was used by J. R. R. Tolkien in his book "The Lord of the Rings". Éomer is Éowyn's brother and a nephew of King Théoden of Rohan.
Eomer m Anglo-Saxon, Popular Culture
From Old English eoh "horse, steed" and #mære "famous, illustrious, known". Eomer was, according to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, the great-great-grandfather of Creoda of Mercia, the first King of Mercia... [more]
Epander m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Epandros. This was the name of an Indo-Greek king from the 1st century BC.
Eper f Hungarian
Means "strawberry" or "mulberry" in Hungarian.
Epher m Biblical Hebrew
Epher was a grandson of Abraham, according to Gen. 25:4, whose descendants, Jewish historian Flavius Josephus claimed, had invaded Libya... [more]
Er m Turkish
Means "man" in Turkish.
Er m Biblical Hebrew
Means "awakened" or "watchful" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament, this name was borne by both a son and a grandson of Judah ((Genesis 38:3, 1 Chronicles 4:21).
Erdenedelger f & m Mongolian
Derived from Mongolian эрдэнэ (erdene) meaning "jewel, treasure"and дэлгэр (delger) meaning "vast, wide" or "prosperous, abundant".
Erikær m Old Norse
Old Norse variant of Æiríkr.
Escher m & f English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Escher.
Esger m Medieval English, Old Danish
Old Danish variant of Asger.
Eskinder m Amharic
Amharic form of Alexander. This name is borne by Ethiopian journalist and dissident Eskinder Nega (1969-).
Esler m English
Transferred use of the surname Esler.
Esmer f Kurdish
Means "brown" in Kurdish.
Esper f Spanish
Short for popular name Esperanza
Essocher m Medieval English
Of debated origin and meaning. Theories include a younger form of Æschere.
Estèr f Jèrriais, Provençal, Gascon
Jèrriais, Provençal and Gascon form of Esther.
Eteander m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History
Latinized form of the given name Ἐτέανδρος (Eteandros). This was the name of a king of the city-kingdom of Paphos (located on the Greek island of Cyprus), who lived in the early 7th century BC... [more]
Ether f American
Name used in reference to the discovery of the element ether.
Ether m Mormon
Jaredite prophet and record keeper.
Etter f American (Archaic)
Variant of Esther derived from colloquial pronunciation.