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This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the pattern is *us.
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Emilius m Danish, Dutch
Variant of Aemilius (see Emil).
Emilus m Ancient Greek
Emilus, a pupil of Dipoenus and Scyllis, worked in gold and ivory... [more]
Emmaus m English (American, Rare), Biblical
From the name of a biblical town, Ἐμμαούς (Emmaous) in Greek, which is probably from Aramaic hammat meaning "hot spring". In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus appears to two of his disciples on the road to Emmaus after his death, burial and resurrection.
Empiricus m Late Greek (Latinized), Late Roman
Latinized form of Empeirikos. A notable bearer of this name was the Greco-Roman philosopher Sextus Empiricus (3rd century AD).
Enceladus m Greek Mythology
A giant in Greek Mythology. Offspring of Gaia and Uranus. This is also the name of one of Saturn’s moons.
Endovelicus m Celtic Mythology
Celt-iberic god in ancient Portugal and spain, probabily an important deity due to its meaning, from celtic Ende, "more", and Vell, "better", "more" and "better" would thus have the same meaning as Optimus, that is, "Excellent"... [more]
Ennecus m History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Eneko and variant of Enecus.
Enyalius m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Means "warlike" in Greek. Enyalius was a minor god of war and the son of the war god and goddess Ares and Enyo.
Eodhus m Old Irish
Meaning uncertain, possibly contains the Old Irish elements "yew" and either dos "tree, copse, thicket; protector" or guss "vigour, strength, force".
Eolus m Greek Mythology
Hercules had a best friend of which went by the name of Eolus.
Epenetus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Biblical, English (Puritan)
Variant of Epaenetus, which is the latinized form of the Greek name Epainetos.
Ephippus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Ephippos. Known bearers of this name include the Greek comic poet Ephippus of Athens (4th century BC) and the Greek historian Ephippus of Olynthus (4th century BC).
Ephorus m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek word "ἐφόρος" (ephoros), meaning "overseer" or "guardian". Ephorus was a notable name in ancient Greece, associated with a famous Greek historian, Ephorus of Cyme, who lived in the 4th century BCE.
Epigmenius m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Epeigmenios, which is derived from the Greek adjective ἠπειγμένως (epeigmenos) or επειγόμενος (epeigomenos) meaning "hurried, rushed"... [more]
Epilycus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Epilykos. This name was borne by an Athenian comic poet.
Epimachus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Epimachos. A known bearer of this name was Epimachus of Athens, a renowned Athenian engineer and architect from the 3rd century BC.
Epinicus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Epinikos. Bearers of this name include a Greek comic poet (3rd century BC) and an Olympic victor (3rd century AD).
Epistrophus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Epistrophos. This is the name of several characters in Greek mythology.
Equanimeous m African American (Rare)
From Latin aequus “equal” and animus “mind”, meaning "calm and composed, equanimous".
Equitius m Ancient Roman
Meaning "inhabitant of Aequi", in modern-day Lazio. Famous bearers of this name include Flavius Equitius, a Roman consul, as well as two saints.
Erasistratus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Erasistratos. Erasistratus was one of the first anatomists, studying circulation and the nervous system, and living c. 304-250 BCE.
Erazmus m Hungarian (Rare)
Hungarian form of Erasmus.
Erechtheus m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἐρέχθω (erechtho) meaning "to rend, to break". This was the name of the grandson of Erichthonius.
Erginus m Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology this is the name of several men.
Ergophilus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Ergophilos. This was the name of an Athenian strategos (military general) from the 4th century BC.
Erichthonius m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Ἐριχθόνιος (Erichthonios), which is of uncertain etymology, possibly pre-Greek. Folk etymology connects it to Greek ἐρέχθω (erechthô) "to rend, break"... [more]
Ericus m Old Swedish
Latinized form of Erik. Swedish theologian and historian Ericus Olai (? - 1486) was a famous bearer.
Eridanus m Astronomy, Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eridanos. This is the name of a constellation in the southern hemisphere named for a river god in Greek mythology.
Erigyius m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Erigyios. This name was borne by an officer in the service of Alexander the Great (4th century BC), who was a naturalized Macedonian of Greek descent... [more]
Ermesindus m Germanic, Gothic (Latinized), Galician
From Old Germanic ermunaz "whole, great" and senþaz "path, journey; time, distance".
Ernestinus m Dutch
Lengthened form of Ernestus.
Ernestus m Dutch
Latinized form of Ernest.
Erycius m Dutch (Latinized)
This given name originates from the Dutch humanist and philologist Erycius Puteanus (1574-1646). He had latinized his entire name: his original given name was either Eric/Erik or Hendrik and his original surname has variously been listed as Van de Putte, Van den Putte, Van der Put, Van der Putte, Van der Putten and Van Putten... [more]
Eryximachus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eryximachos. This name was borne by an Athenian physician from the 5th century BC.
Escalus m Theatre
Possibly a variant of Aeschylus. This was used by Shakespeare in his play 'Romeo and Juliet' (1596), where it belongs to Prince Escalus. He later used it for a character in his play 'Measure for Measure' (written 1603 or 1604; first published 1623).
Estus m English
Variant of Eustace.
Eteoclus m Greek Mythology
A son of Iphis, was, according to some traditions, one of the seven heroes who went with Adrastus against Thebes. He had to make the attack upon the Neitian gate, where he was opposed by Megareus. (Aeschyl... [more]
Eteonicus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eteonikos. This was the name of a Spartan commander from the early 4th century BC.
Etruscus m Ancient Roman
A Roman nomen meaning "Etruscan" in Latin, with the etymology uncertain. It could be related to Latin Etruria, an ancient country in the Italian Peninsula, the home of Etruscans. Herennius Etruscus (220-251) was briefly Roman emperor in 251, ruling jointly under his father Decius.
Eubuleus m Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek masculine name meaning "good counsel".
Eubulus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Biblical, History
Latinized form of Euboulos. This was the name of an Athenian statesman, who lived in the 4th century BC.
Eucarpus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Late Roman
Latinized form of Eukarpos. It was used as a cognomen in the late Roman Empire.
Eucharistus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eucharistos. This name was borne by an eponymous archon of Athens, who lived in the 4th century BC.
Eucharius m Late Greek (Latinized), Late Roman, German (Archaic)
Latinized form of Eucharios. This is the name of a Roman Catholic saint, who is venerated as the first bishop of what is now Trier in Germany.
Eudamus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eudamos. A known bearer of this name was Eudamus of Cos, the Olympic winner of the Stadion race in 92 BC.
Eudemus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eudemos. Notable bearers of this name include the Greek philosopher Eudemus of Rhodes (4th century BC) and a general of Alexander the Great (4th century BC).
Eudocimus m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eudokimos. This name was borne by Eudocimus of Cappadocia, a saint from the 9th century AD.
Eudoxius m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eudoxios.... [more]
Eudoxus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eudoxos. A notable bearer of this name is the ancient Greek astronomer and mathematician Eudoxus of Cnidus (4th century BC).
Eufridus m Germanic (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eufrid used by a saint.
Eugraphius m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eugraphios. This name was borne by a Latin grammarian and author who probably lived in the 6th century AD.
Eugraphus m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eugraphos. A known bearer of this name was Eugraphus of Alexandria, a Christian martyr from the 4th century AD.
Euhemerus m Ancient Greek
Euhemerus, from the Ancient Greek Εὐήμερος, Euhēmeros, "happy; prosperous" was a Greek mythographer at the court of Cassander, the king of Macedon.
Euladius m History (Ecclesiastical), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From Helladius and Hellade, Also inspired many female names.
Eulalius m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eulalios. This name was borne by an antipope from the 5th century AD.
Eulalus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Ancient Roman
Latinized form of Eulalos. This name was also used in the Roman Empire: sometimes as a given name, and sometimes as a cognomen.
Eulampius m Late Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Eulampios. This name was borne by 4th-century martyr and saint Eulampius, who was put to death together with his sister Eulampia.
Eumachus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eumachos. This name was borne by an eponymous archon of Athens, who lived in the 2nd century BC.
Eumaeus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eumaios. In Greek mythology, this is the name of the swineherd of Odysseus.
Eumolpus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eumolpos. In Greek mythology, this was the name of a legendary Thracian king.
Eunapius m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eunapios. This was the name of a 4th-century Greek sophist, rhetorician, and historian from Sardis in the region of Lydia in Asia Minor.
Eunicus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eunikos. This name was borne by an Athenian comic poet from the 4th century BC.
Eunoeus m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eunoios. This name was borne by a 5th-century Greek sophist from Emesa (which is nowadays Homs in Syria), who was a tutor of the Cynic philosopher Sallustius of Emesa.
Eunoicus m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eunoikos. This name is best known for being the name of one of the forty martyrs of Sebaste (which is nowadays Sivas in Turkey), who all died in 320 AD.
Eunomus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Eunomos. Notable bearers of this name include a Spartan king (8th century BC) and an Athenian admiral who participated in the Corinthian War (4th century BC).
Eunous m Ancient Greek
Means "a good mind", derived from Greek ευ (eu) meaning "good, well" combined with Greek νοῦς (nous) meaning "mind".
Eunus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eunous. This name was borne by a Syrian slave from the 2nd century BC, who was the leader of the slave uprising in the First Servile War.
Euphemianus m Late Roman, Late Greek (Latinized)
Roman cognomen which was derived from the Greek personal name Euphemios via its latinized form Euphemius. This name was borne by a female saint from the 9th century AD, who used this name as a pseudonym, in order to disguise herself as a male.
Euphemus m Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek masculine name meaning "reputable".
Euphronius m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Euphronios. A known bearer of this name is saint Euphronius, who was bishop of Tours (in France) from 555 AD to 573 AD.
Euplius m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eupleios. A known bearer of this name was Euplius of Catania, a martyr and saint from the 4th century AD.
Euplous m Ancient Greek
Attic Greek form of Euploos.
Eupolemus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Biblical, Biblical Latin
Latinized form of Eupolemos. This name was borne by a Greek athlete and a Greek general, both of whom lived in the 4th century BC.
Eupompus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eupompos. This was the name of a Greek painter from the 4th century BC.
Eupsychius m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Eupsychios. This name was notably borne by Eupsychius of Caesaria, a 4th-century Christian martyr and saint from Asia Minor. He is venerated in both the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Europus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Εὐρωπός (Europos), a masculine form of Europa. In Greek mythology, Europus was a son of Makedon and Oreithyia.
Eurus m & f Greek Mythology
Eurus was the god of the east wind, one of the four directional Anemoi (Wind-Gods). He was associated with the season of autumn and dwelt near the palace of the sun-god Helios in the far east.
Eurybius m Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Derived from Greek εὐρύς (eurys) meaning "broad" and βίος (bios) meaning "life".
Eurylochus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eurylochos. This name was borne by a Thessalian general from the 6th century BC and by a Spartan general from the 5th century BC.... [more]
Eurymachus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eurymachos. In Greek mythology, this is the name of an Ithacan nobleman, who is one of the suitors of Penelope.
Eurynomus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eurynomos. In Greek mythology, this is the name of one of the suitors of Penelope.
Euryptolemus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Euryptolemos. This was the name of one of the Alcmaeonidae, a powerful noble family of ancient Athens.
Eurypylus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eurypylos. This is the name of several characters in Greek mythology, one of which is a Thessalian king.
Eurystheus m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ευρυς (eurys) meaning "wide" combined with Greek σθενος (sthenos) meaning "strength". In Greek mythology, Eurystheus was a cousin of Heracles, king of the Mycenae and Tiryns in Argos... [more]
Eurystratus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eurystratos. In Greek mythology, this is the name of one of the suitors of Penelope.
Eurytus m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Εὔρυτος (Eurytos) which may have been derived from εὖ (eu) "well" and ἐρύω (eruô) or (eryô) "to draw, drag, pull", perhaps with the implied meaning "drawer of the bow"... [more]
Eus m Dutch (Rare)
Contracted form of Eugenius as well as a short form of latinized Greek names that start with Eus-, such as Eusebius and Eustachius.
Eusorus m Greek Mythology
Derived from εὐ- (eu-) meaning “good” and σωρός (sōrós) meaning "heap, pile".
Eustachijus m Lithuanian
Lithuanian form of Eustachius.
Eustatius m Medieval Latin, Dutch (Rare)
Medieval Latin variant of Eustathius.
Eustratius m Late Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Eustratios. This name was borne by several saints.
Euthycritus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Euthykritos. This name was borne by an eponymous archon of Athens, who lived in the 2nd century BC.
Euthydemus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Euthydemos. This name was borne by two Greco-Bactrian kings: one lived in the 3rd century BC and the other lived in the 2nd century BC.
Eutychianus m Late Roman
Roman cognomen which was derived from the latinized Greek given name Eutychius or Eutychus.... [more]
Euxenus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Euxenos. This name was borne by an eponymous archon of Athens, who lived in the 3rd century BC.
Euzebijus m Lithuanian
Lithuanian form of Eusebios via its latinized form Eusebius.
Evagrius m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Εὐάγριος (Euagrios), which was derived from Greek εὔαγρος (euagros) meaning "lucky in the chase, blessed with success".
Evalus m Arthurian Cycle
An emperor of Rome who, according to Perlesvaus, mounted a sacred stone in the pommel of the Grail Sword.
Evangelicus m Late Roman, Late Greek (Latinized)
Derived from the Latin adjective evangelicus meaning "evangelical". It is a latinization of the Greek adjective εὐαγγελικός (euangelikos), which originally meant "relating to good news" (see Euangelios) but came to mean "relating to the gospel" in the Christian era.... [more]
Evangelius m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Euangelios. This name was borne by Evangelius of Alexandria (also known as Eucarius), a martyr and saint whose feast day is May 27.
Evangelus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Εὐάγγελος (Euangelos), which is the ancient Greek form of Evangelos.... [more]
Evellius m History (Ecclesiastical)
Evellius (died 66 AD) was an early Christian martyr. He was a counselor to Nero, but was eventually martyred at Pisa after he converted to Christianity.
Evenus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From the name of a river that flowed through Aetolia in central Greece, which is of unknown meaning. According to Greek legend, Evenus was the name of a prince who drowned himself in the river and was then transformed into the god of the river.... [more]
Evodius m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Masculine form of Evodia and latinized form of Greek Εὐόδιος (Euodios). Also compare Euodos... [more]
Exaenetus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Exainetos. A known bearer of this name was Exaenetus of Agrigentum (modern-day Agrigento), winner of the wrestling contest at the 71st Olympiad in 496 BC.
Exodus m & f American (Rare)
Exodus is name of the second book of Hebrew Bible and Christian Old Testament, and the second of five books of the Jewish Torah or Pentateuch. Exodus is the name of ex-boxing world champion Mike Tyson's deceased daughter.
Expeditus m Late Roman, History
From the Latin past participle of expidere "make fit or ready, prepare", literally "free the feet from fetters". This was the name of an obscure, semi-legendary saint, who is invoked against procrastination.
Exuperantius m Late Roman
Masculine form of Exuperantia. A bearer of this name was Saint Exuperantius of Cingoli, who lived and died in the 5th century BC.
Exuperius m Late Roman
Variant spelling of Exsuperius, which was derived from the Latin verb exsupero "to (greatly) excel, to (greatly) surpass, to (greatly) surmount". The verb itself is ultimately derived from the Latin elements ex "out of, from within" and supero "to surpass, to surmount, to transcend"... [more]
Fabricianus m Late Roman
Roman cognomen which was derived from Fabricius.
Fabulinus m Roman Mythology
Derived from the Latin verb fabulari meaning "to speak, to talk", a derivative of fama (see Fama). In the popular religion of ancient Rome (though not appearing in literary Roman mythology), the god Fabulinus invoked a child's first instance of articulate speech.
Fabulous m English (American, Rare)
Derived from the English word fabulous.... [more]
Fairus m & f Malay
Malay variant of Fayruz.
Famianus m Medieval Latin, History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from the Latin noun fama meaning "fame" combined with the Latin suffix -ianus.... [more]
Famous m English (African), English (Archaic), English (Puritan)
Simply from the English word famous, meaning "well-known".
Fantinus m History (Ecclesiastical)
This was the name of two saints, namely Fantinus the Elder (294-336) and Fantinus the Younger (c. 927-1000). Both hailed from the deep south of what is now Italy: Fantinus the Elder was born either on the island of Sicily or in the mainland region of Calabria (sources disagree), whilst Fantinus the Younger is certain to have been born somewhere in Calabria.... [more]
Fanus m Afrikaans
Short form of Stefanus.
Farinus m Roman Mythology
The god who invoked speech in children.
Faustianus m Late Roman
Roman cognomen which was derived from Faustus. A bearer of this name was Lucius Mummius Faustianus, a Roman consul from the 3rd century AD.
Faustinianus m Late Roman
Roman cognomen which was derived from Faustinus. A bearer of this name was Lucius Iulius Faustinianus, a Roman legate in Moesia who lived during the reign of Septimius Severus.
Favonius m Ancient Roman, Roman Mythology
Roman family name of disputed origin. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, it is from Latin favere "to favor"; Ernest Klein says, by dissimilation from *fovonius, literally "the warming wind", from fovere "to warm"... [more]
Favorinus m Ancient Roman
Roman cognomen from Latin favor "goodwill, inclination, partiality", derived from faveo "to favor", with an adjective-forming suffix. Favorinus (80–160) was a Roman sophist and skeptic philosopher who flourished during the reign of Hadrian and the Second Sophistic.
Febronius m Late Roman
Masculine form of Febronia.
Februus m Roman Mythology, Etruscan Mythology
Februus is an ancient Italic god of purifications, who was worshipped by both the Romans and Etruscans.
Febus m Gascon (Archaic)
Gascon form of Phoebus.
Fekolfus m East Frisian (Latinized, Rare, Archaic)
Maybe made of the name elements fagan meaning "glad" and wulf meaning "wolf".
Felicijus m Lithuanian
Lithuanian form of Felicius.
Felicissimus m Late Roman, History (Ecclesiastical)
Means "happiest, luckiest" in Latin. This name was borne by two obscure saints, from the 3rd and 4th centuries AD, as well as by a public officer known for leading an uprising of mint workers against the Roman emperor Aurelian.
Felipus m Indonesian
Indonesian form of Philip.
Felonius m Popular Culture
This was the first name of Gru from the Despicable Me movies. He is often referred to by his surname Gru. His name was possibly taken from the word felonious which means "of, relating to, or involved in crime".
Feluś m Polish
Diminutive of Feliks or Felicjan.
Fennäus m East Frisian (Archaic)
Variant of Fenne recorded in the 19th century in East Frisia.
Ferdaous m & f Arabic (Maghrebi)
Alternate transcription of فردوس (see Firdaws), chifely used in Morocco.
Ferdaus m & f Bengali
Bengali form of Firdaus.
Ferghus m Manx
Manx form of Fearghas. This name used to be Anglicized as the etymologically unrelated Ferdinand.
Ferreolus m Late Roman
A diminutive of the name Ferrus, which was derived from Latin ferrum meaning "iron, sword" (compare Ferruccio). This is the name of several early saints.
Fidentius m Late Roman
Means "Trusting in God" in Latin.
Fidus m & f English (Rare)
This name might have been derived from Latin fidus meaning "faithful."
Figulus m Ancient Roman
Roman cognomen meaning "potter" in Latin.
Filibus m Arabic
Arabic form of Philip.
Filius m Literature (Rare)
Comes from the latin word "filius" meaning "son." ... [more]
Filpus m Old Swedish, Finnish (Rare)
Old Swedish and Finnish short form of Philippus.
Finbeus m Arthurian Cycle
The lord of Sardin in the country of Angiez.... [more]
Findus m Literature, German (Modern, Rare), Swedish (Modern, Rare)
Findus is a tomcat in the children's book series 'Pettson and Findus' by the Swedish writer and illustrator Sven Nordqvist. The cat is named after a cardbox with the printing "Findus green peas". Findus is a trademark by Nestlé for frozen food and the name is derived from Swedish fruktindustri "fruit industry".
Firdus m Tatar
Possibly a form of Firdaus
Firmatus m History, Medieval English (Latinized, ?), Late Roman (?), Old Norman (?)
Derived from Latin firmatus meaning "firmed, strengthened", itself a derivative of firmus "firm, strong, enduring, stable" (making it a cognate of Firminus; also compare Firmus)... [more]
Firmilianus m Late Roman, History (Ecclesiastical)
Variant of Firminus. This was the name of a Late Roman Governor and a 3rd-century bishop.
Firmus m Late Roman, Catalan, German, Polish (Rare)
Derived from the Latin firmus, meaning "firm, solid, stable, resistant, resolute, determined, steadfast, courageous, (figuratively) consistent, constant robust, vigorous, healthy, strong one"... [more]
Firus m Arthurian Cycle
An Arabian potentate who, along with two others, challenged Arthur to a tournament at Baghdad in Babylon.
Flaccus m Ancient Roman (Archaic)
"big ears", "flop ears", "floppy", or "fatty".
Flamus m Arthurian Cycle
Seneschal of King Evadain.... [more]
Flavitus m History (Ecclesiastical)
Meaning uncertain, possibly related to Latin flāvī ("I have breathed). This was the name of a 6th century hermit saint from Lombardy.
Floemus m Arthurian Cycle
King Lac d’Orcanie la Grant’s seneschal.
Floremus m Arthurian Cycle
Seneschal of King Lac of Great Orkney.... [more]
Florencijus m Lithuanian (Archaic)
Lithuanian form of Florentius (see Florence).
Florentianus m Late Roman
Extended form of Florentius (see Florence). This name is not to be confused with the similar-looking name Florentinus.... [more]
Floridianus m Ancient Roman
Ancient Roman family name derived from Floridius.
Floridius m Ancient Roman
Ancient Roman family name derived from Floridus.
Floridus m Late Roman
Roman cognomen which was derived from the Latin adjective floridus meaning "flowery, blooming, florid".
Florius m Late Roman
Roman nomen gentile which was derived from Florus.
Floruś m Polish
Diminutive of Florian.
Floscellus m History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from Latin floscellus, a diminutive of flosculus (which itself is a diminutive of flos "flower, blossom"), meaning "small flower". Saint Floscellus was a young man who was martyred in the persecutions of Marcus Aurelius... [more]
Fontus m Roman Mythology
Derived from Latin fons, meaning "fountain, spring; source". This was the name of a god of wells and springs in Roman mythology, the son of Juturna and Janus.
Formosus m Late Roman
Derived from Latin formosus "beautiful, graceful, well-shaped." This name was borne by a pope from the 9th century AD.
Formozus m Polish
Polish form of Formosus.
Fortunatianus m Late Roman
This Roman cognomen is an extended form of Fortunatus. Bearers of this name include the Latin grammarian and metrician Atilius Fortunatianus (4th century AD) and the Roman rhetorician Gaius Chirius Fortunatianus (4th century AD).
Fortunius m History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from Latin fortuna, meaning "luck". This name was borne by a martyr who became an archbishop of the Church of Carthage during the early 7th century.
Fragus m Arthurian Cycle
Father of Guiron the Courteous. He was the son of Argons and the grandson of Febus of France.
Francus m Germanic (Latinized)
Latinized form of Frank.
Fransiscus m Dutch, Indonesian (Rare)
Alternate spelling of Franciscus.
Fransiskus m Indonesian
Indonesian form of Franciscus.
Franuś m Vilamovian
Diminutive of Frana.
Franziskus m German
German form of Francis.
Fraucus m Ancient Roman
Roman cognomen of uncertain etymology.
Frederikus m Indonesian
Indonesian form of Frederick.
Frederius m Medieval French (Latinized)
Derived from Old High German fridu "peace" and Old High German heri "host, army".
Fredesindus m & f Germanic, Gothic
From Old Germanic friþuz "peace" and senþaz "path, journey; time, instance".
Fridericus m Germanic (Latinized)
Latinized form of Friduric. Also compare Fredericus.
Frontasius m History (Ecclesiastical)
Meaning and origin uncertain. One source states that it is ultimately derived from the Latin noun frons meaning "forehead, brow" as well as "front", which would thus make the name etymologically related to the Latin names Fronto and Frontinus... [more]
Frontinianus m Late Roman
Roman cognomen which was derived from Frontinus. A known bearer of this name was Decimus Fonteius Frontinianus Lucius Stertinius Rufus, a Roman who was the military governor of Numidia from 159 AD to 160 AD.... [more]
Frontinus m Late Roman
From the Roman cognomen Frontinus, which essentially means "one with a small forehead", as it is composed of Latin fronto meaning "one with a large forehead" (see Fronto) combined with the Latin masculine diminutive suffix -inus.... [more]
Frøricus m Old Swedish
Latinized form of Frörik.
Fructus m Late Roman
Means "fruits" in Latin. A barer of the name is Saint Fructus.
Fruktuozus m Polish
Polish form of Fructuosus.
Frumentius m Late Roman
Possibly derived from the Latin frumentum "grain" or frumen, a kind of gruel used for sacrifices. This was the name of the first bishop of Axum.
Frumesindus m Germanic, Gothic (Latinized), Galician
From Old Germanic frumô "first" combined with either senþaz "path, journey; time, instance" or swenþaz "strong".
Fulvianus m Ancient Roman
Roman cognomen which was derived from the Roman nomen gentile Fulvius. A bearer of this name was Roman praetor and consul Lucius Manlius Acidinus Fulvianus (2nd century BC).
Furianus m Late Roman
Extended form of Furius.
Furious m English (American, Modern, Rare)
From the English word furious.
Furius m Ancient Roman
From the Roman nomen Furius, which is derived from Latin furia "madness, fury, rage." This name was borne by a Roman statesman and soldier from the 4th century BC.
Furnius m Ancient Roman
Roman nomen gentilicium (family name) which was possibly derived from the Latin noun furnis meaning "oven" as well as "bakery".... [more]
Fuscianus m Ancient Roman
Derived from a Roman cognomen or agnomen, which was derived from Fuscus. A bearer of this name was Publius Seius Fuscianus, who lived in the 2nd century AD and was a childhood friend of Emperor Marcus Aurelius.
Fuscinillus m Ancient Roman
Diminutive form of Fuscinus.
Fuscinus m Ancient Roman
Derived from a Roman cognomen, which itself was derived from Fuscus. A bearer of this name was Lucius Matuccius Fuscinus, who was consul suffectus in 159 AD.
Fuscus m Ancient Roman
Derived from Latin fuscus meaning "dark: black". ... [more]
Gadaricus m Gothic (Latinized)
Latinised form of Gadaric used by Jordanes in his Getica. This name is only attested in its genitive form, Gadarici.
Gaianus m Late Roman
Extended form of Gaius. This was the name of a martyr in early Christianity.
Gajus m Lithuanian, Polish
Lithuanian form of Gaius and Polish variant of Gajusz.
Galactorius m Late Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Probably ultimately derived from Greek γάλακτος (galaktos) meaning "milk". This name was borne by Galactorius of Lescar, a French saint from the 6th century AD.
Galactus m Popular Culture
Galactus is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Galactus was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and first appeared in the comic book Fantastic Four #48, published in March 1966.
Galicius m Medieval (Latinized)
Meaning "of Galicia."
Galilaeus m Late Roman
Original Latin form of Galileo, meaning "Galilean, from Galilee". Galilee is a region in northern Israel, mentioned in the New Testament as the site of several of Jesus's miracles... [more]
Gallicus m Ancient Roman
Borne by the 1st-century Roman senator Gaius Rutilius Gallicus.
Gambrinus m Folklore
The name arose from a historic printing error from Gambrivius. The Gambrivii were a historical Germanic tribe mentioned by Tacitus.... [more]
Gangulphus m Frankish (Latinized)
Latinized form of Gangulf. This was the name of an 8th-century Frankish saint.
Gargarus m Greek Mythology
The name of a son of Zeus, from whom the town and mountain of Gargara in Mysia, Greece were believed to have derived their name.
Garrus m Popular Culture
Garrus Vakarian is a fictional character in BioWare's Mass Effect franchise, who acts as a party member (or "squadmate") in each of the three games in the original trilogy.
Gaucherius m Germanic (Latinized, Archaic)
Latinized form of an unknown Germanic name. This name was born by a 12th-century French saint.
Gaudencijus m Lithuanian
Lithuanian form of Gaudentius.
Gaudentius m Late Roman, Dutch
Derived from Latin gaudere "to rejoice." This name was borne by a saint from the 5th century AD.
Gaudiosus m Ancient Roman
Means abounding in joy in Latin. This name was borne by a fifth-century Christian bishop from North Africa.
Gebavultus m Germanic
Derived from Gothic giban "to give" (geban in Old High German) combined with Gothic vulthus "glory, fame."
Gebhardus m Dutch, German
Latinized form of Gebhard.
Gebinus m Medieval German (Latinized)
Derived from a Germanic name containing the High German name element geba "to give; gift".
Gelasius m Late Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical), Irish (Archaic), English (African, Rare, ?)
Latinized form of the Greek name Γελάσιος (Gelasios), which is derived from Greek γέλασις (gelasis) "laughing", from the verb γελασείω (gelaseiô) "to be ready to laugh"... [more]
Gemellus m Ancient Roman
Roman family name which was a diminutive of Geminus.
Geminianus m Late Roman, History (Ecclesiastical)
Extended form of Geminius. Saint Geminianus was a fourth-century deacon who became Bishop of Modena.
Geminius m Late Roman
Variant of Geminus. This name was borne by at least one Roman senator.
Geminus m Ancient Roman
Derived from Latin geminus "twin." This was the name of a Greek astronomer and mathematician from the 1st century BC. His true Greek name is unknown but it was probably analogous to his Latin name of Geminus (and so his true name might have been Didymos).
Genius m Arthurian Cycle
Genius is the gatekeeper of the Bower of Bliss and the porter of the Garden of Adonis in "The Faerie Queene".
Gentianus m Late Roman
Derived from a Roman cognomen or agnomen, which in turn was derived from Gentius. Bearers of this name include Hedius Lollianus Terentius Gentianus (Roman politician and senator) and Decimus Terentius Gentianus (Roman politician and senator).
Gentilianus m Late Roman
Roman cognomen which was derived from the Latin adjective gentilis meaning "of the same family" (see Gentilis).... [more]
Gerardus m Germanic (Latinized), Dutch
Latinized form of Gerhard (see Gerard).... [more]