This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the pattern is *or.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Önör m & f MongolianMeans "having many children or relatives" in Mongolian.
Orchaldor m LiteratureA 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... [
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Osor m & f BuryatMeans "spread of light" in Buryat.
Osor m & f MongolianFrom Tibetan འོད་ཟེར
('od zer) meaning "ray of light, radiance".
Paljor m & f Tibetan, BhutaneseFrom Tibetan དཔལ་འབྱོར
(dpal-'byor) meaning "wealth, glory, riches, prosperity".
Pantenor m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from either the Greek adverb πάντῃ
(pantei) meaning "(in) every way, on every side" or the Greek adverb πάντως
(pantos) meaning "in all ways"... [
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Peduhor m Ancient EgyptianFrom Egyptian
pꜣ-dj-ḥr (or
pꜣ-dj-ḥr-mḥn) meaning "given by Horus", derived from
pꜣ "the; he of" combined with
dj "given" and the name of the god
Horus.
Peisenor m Greek MythologyThe first element of this name is derived from either the Greek noun πεῖσα
(peisa) meaning "obedience" or the Greek noun πεῖσις
(peisis) meaning "persuasion". Both words are ultimately derived from the Greek verb πείθω
(peitho) meaning "to persuade, to convince" as well as "to obey, to yield to" and "to believe, to trust (in)"... [
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Peithanor m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun πειθάνωρ
(peithanor) meaning "obeying men", which consists of the Greek verb πείθω
(peitho) meaning "to persuade, to convince" as well as "to obey, to yield to" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ
(aner) meaning "man".... [
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Pelinor m GuanchePossibly means "fighter" or "the brightest" in Guanche. This name was borne by a
mencey (leader) of the
menceycato (kingdom) of Adeje, in the island of Tenerife, at the time of the conquest of the island in the 15th century... [
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Philanor m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun φιλάνωρ
(philanor) meaning "fond of a man", which consists of Greek φίλος
(philos) meaning "beloved, dear" as well as "friend, lover" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ
(aner) meaning "man".... [
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Philopator m Ancient GreekPhilopator, meaning "father-loving", was a common royal epithet among Hellenistic monarchs.
Phobetor m Greek MythologyFrom the Greek name Φοβητωρ
(Phobētōr) meaning "frightening"; ultimately from Ancient Greek φόβος
(phóbos) "fear, terror, fright". In Greek mythology, Phobetor (or
Ikelos) was the god of and personification nightmares and a son of
Nyx.
Pictor m Ancient RomanFrom the Roman cognomen
Pictor, which is derived from Latin
pictor "painter." Quintus Fabius Pictor was a Roman historian from the 3rd century BC.
Plator m HistoryPlator (? –169 BC) the Illyrian was brother to King
Gentius, the last Illyrian king of the Ardiaean State.
Polyanor m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun πολυάνωρ
(polyanor) meaning "with many men", which consists of the Greek adjective πολύς
(polys) meaning "many" as well as "much" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ
(aner) meaning "man".... [
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Pomścibor m PolishThe first element of this name is related to the Polish verb
pomścić "to avenge, to wreak". The second element is derived from Slavic
bor "battle" or
borit "to fight".
Prabhnoor f & m Indian (Sikh)From Sanskrit प्रभु
(prabhu) meaning "mighty, powerful, master, lord" combined with Arabic نور
(nūr) meaning "light".
Prior m Danish (Rare)Ecclesiastical title, derived from the Latin adjective for "earlier, first".
Prothoenor m Greek MythologyThe first element of this name is not quite certain. Through a variant spelling, it might be derived from of one of the following two Greek adjectives: πρῶτος
(protos) meaning "first, earliest" and πρωτός
(protos) meaning "destined"... [
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Przedbor m PolishThe first element of this name is derived from the Polish adjective
przed "in front of, before" (the latter can also be used to refer to an earlier point in time), which is ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic
perdъ "in front of, against"... [
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Pylenor m Greek MythologyThe first element of this name is derived from either the Greek noun πύλη
(pyle) meaning "gate, entrance" or from the name of the Greek town of Pylos (see
Pylos), which is etymologically related to the aforementioned word... [
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Qasṭor m Classical SyriacClassical Syriac form of
Castor, via the Greek form Κάστωρ (
Kastor). It is also the ordinary vocabulary word for both "beaver" and "quaestor, secretary", although the latter sense can also be transliterated as
qesṭōr.
Ragndor m Old SwedishOld Swedish name with the combination of
regin "advise, decision, might, power (of the gods)" and
þórr "thunder".
Ratibor m PolishDerived from Slavic
rat "war, battle" combined with
bor "battle" or
borit "to fight".
Rhexenor m Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun ῥηξήνωρ
(rhexenor) meaning "bursting through ranks of armed men (of the enemy)", which consists of the Greek noun ῥῆξις
(rhexis) meaning "breaking, bursting, breaking forth" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ
(aner) meaning "man".... [
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Rotor m Popular CultureMeaning unknown. The most famous bearer, either in reality or in media, is Rotor the Walrus, from the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series by Archie Comics.
Sabilor m Arthurian CycleA 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.
Saidabror m UzbekDerived from the Uzbek
said meaning "fortunate" and
abror meaning "pious people".
Saidahror m UzbekDerived from the Uzbek
said meaning "fortunate" and
ahror meaning "one who is able to free oneself from worldly desires".
Saidasror m UzbekDerived from the Uzbek
said meaning "fortunate" and
asror meaning "secrets".
Saidmuxtor m UzbekDerived from the Uzbek
said meaning "fortunate" and
muxtor meaning "independant".
Saidyor m UzbekDerived from the Uzbek
said meaning "fortunate" and
yor meaning "friend".
Salinator m Ancient RomanRoman cognomen or agnomen which was derived from the Latin noun
salinator meaning "salter, salt merchant, salt dealer". The word is ultimately derived from the Latin noun
sal meaning "salt"... [
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Salladhor m LiteratureIn the A Song of Ice and Fire novels, and Game of Thrones series, Salladhor Saan is a flamboyant and respected ship captain and leader. While he sells his skills to the highest bidder, he has some genuine loyalty to his friends and allies.... [
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Sambor m Polish (Archaic)Means "to fight alone" or "alone in battle", derived from Slavic
sam "alone, lone, lonely" combined with Slavic
bor "battle" or
borit "to fight".
Sandor m LiteratureThe name of a character in George R.R. Martin's novels A Song of Ice and Fire. Presented without the accent commonly used in the Hungarian spelling, but likely derived from the same. Most likely a form of Alexander, meaning "defender of man."
Saor m & f BatakMeans "to mix, to mingle, to unite" in Toba Batak.
Saor m Irish (Modern)From Modern Irish word
soar meaning "free", derived from Old Irish
sóer "free".
Sator m PolishDerived from Latin
sator "sower, planter; founder; progenitor; originator".
Sertor m Ancient RomanUncommon Roman praenomen of debated etymology. Some argue that it is derived from a shared root with
Servius whilst others cite
satio meaning "a planted field" or
adsertor meaning "a person who asserts another's liberty".
Shahdiyor m UzbekDerived from
shah meaning "king" and
diyor meaning "state, country".
Shamsinahor m UzbekDerived from the Uzbek
shams meaning "the sun" and
nahor meaning "daytime".
Shohdiyor m UzbekDerived from the Uzbek
shoh meaning "shah, king" and
diyor meaning "country, land".
Shohsuvor m UzbekDerived from the Uzbek
shoh meaning "shah, king" and
suvori meaning "horseman".
Siguròr m Arthurian CycleSiguròr, earl of Spain was the brother of Hríngr and Isolde the Dark. He gave his sister to Tristan (Tristram) when the latter conquered Spain.
Snæþór m IcelandicFrom Old Norse
snær "snow" combined with the name of the Norse god
Þórr (see
Thor).
Sobiebor m PolishDerived from Slavic
sobi "usurp" combined with Slavic
bor "battle" or
borit "to fight".
Stasanor m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun στάσις
(stasis), which can mean "standing, placing, setting" as well as "a standing still"... [
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Strogobor m PolishDerived from Slavic
strogo "severe, harsh, strict" combined with Slavic
bor "battle" or
borit "to fight".
Sulibor m PolishDerived from Slavic
suli "promise" or "better, mightier" combined with Slavic
bor "battle" or
borit "to fight".
Superior m & f African American, EnglishLate Middle English from Old French
superiour, from Latin
superior, comparative of
superus ‘that is above’, from
super ‘above’.
Suroor m Arabic“Satisfaction in the heart when obtaining or anticipating benefit or get ridding of discomfort, joy and delight”
Svetibor m Serbian (Rare)Derived from the elements
svet meaning "holy" оr "world" and
boriti, meaning "to fight, to battle".
Tantor m LiteratureTantor is a generic name for elephants in Mangani, the fictional language of the great apes in the Tarzan novels of Edgar Rice Burroughs.
Tenesor m Spanish (Canarian, Rare)Of Guanche origin, meaning "you precede (others)", "lead the way" or "you stay ahead". This was the name of an Aboriginal chieftain from Gran Canaria who converted to Christianism and allied with the Spaniards, aiding them in the conquest of the Canary Islands... [
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Theomestor m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek θεομήστωρ
(theomestor) meaning "like the gods in counsel" or "divine counsellor". It consists of the Greek noun θεός
(theos) meaning "god" combined with the Greek noun μήστωρ
(mestor) meaning "adviser, counsellor".... [
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Thrór m Norse Mythology (Anglicized), LiteratureAnglicized form of the Old Norse name
Þrór, a name found in the
Dvergatal "Catalogue of Dwarves" in the Völuspá, a part of the Poetic Edda. The meaning of the name is uncertain.... [
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Tigor m BatakMeans "straight, honest, just, fair" in Toba Batak.
Tojiyor m UzbekDerived from the Uzbek
toj meaning "crown" and
yor meaning "friend".
Tomor m Albanian, Albanian MythologyFather Tomor is the personification of
Mount Tomorr, also known as
Mount Tomor in Albanian, a mountain range which includes the highest peak in central Albania. Mount Tomorr is considered the home of the gods in central Albanian popular belief... [
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Tor m & f Hebrew (Modern, Rare)Means "turtle-dove" in Hebrew. The turtledove is a type of pigeon bird of small medium size. There are 16 species for this bird. The upper part is light brown and the lower part is in shades of pink-red... [
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Traktor m Soviet, Russian (Rare)Derived from the Russian noun трактор
(traktor) meaning "tractor" (as in, the agricultural vehicle). This name was used by Communist parents who were eager to reject traditional names.
Traylor m & f EnglishFrom an English surname, derived from the Middle English term "trel," which means a type of machine or device. Actress Traylor Howard is a well-known bearer.
Ulaantömör m & f MongolianMeans "red iron" in Mongolian, from улаан
(ulaan) meaning "red" and төмөр
(tömör) meaning "iron".
Valiyor m UzbekDerived from the given name
Vali and the Uzbek word
yor meaning "friend".
Valor m & f English (Rare)From the English word
valor meaning "bravery, courage". From the Latin
valor "value".
Valþór m IcelandicFrom Old Norse
valr "those slain in battle" (also found in the place name
Valhalla and the word
valkyrja) combined with the name of the Norse god
Þórr (see
Thor).
Vector m Popular CultureMeans "carrier" in Latin. This is the name of two fictional characters; Vector the Crocodile from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, and a villain from Despicable Me.
Vektor m SovietRevolutionary name created in the early period of the Soviet Union. Contraction of
великий коммунизм торжествует (velikiy kommunizm torzhestvuyet) meaning "great communism triumphs".
Vennor m CornishMiddle name of Captain Ross Poldark, the main character in the historical television series Poldark. Ross Vennor Poldark is his full name on the BBC show.
Vidor m HungarianDerived from Hungarian
vidor "cheerful, jolly". This is a 19th-century coinage intended to Magyarize
Hilár.
Viqor m UzbekMeans "loftiness, pride, grandeur" in Uzbek.
Voyenmor m SovietFrom a contraction of
военный моряк (voyennyy moryak). meaning "war sailor".
Warrior m & f EnglishA person engaged in battle or warfare, and by extension, anyone fighting for a particular cause. The word comes from Anglo-Norman
warrier, from Old French
guerreier, derived from Latin
guerra, "war"... [
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Winsor m EnglishA variant of Windsor. It is the name of the American animator and cartoonist Winsor McCay. He is most famous for his Little Nemo (1905 - 1926) comic strip.
Wszebor m PolishDerived from Slavic
wsze "all, always" combined with Slavic
bor "battle" or
borit "to fight".
Yor m LiteratureIn Michael Ende's novel
'Die unendiche Geschichte' ("The neverending story") Yor is a blind miner that helps the main protagonist mining a picture that helps him getting back to the place he came from.
Zahoor m UrduDerived from Arabic ظهور
(zuhur) meaning "rise, emergence, appearance".
Zarbdor m UzbekMeans "progressive, exemplary worker", "strike", or "sharp, fierce" in Uzbek.
Żelibor m PolishDerived from Slavic
zhelit "want, desire" combined with Slavic
bor "battle" or
borit "to fight".
Zennor m & f Cornish (Rare)Name of a Cornish village derived from the local saint, St Senara. In current use.