This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the usage is Ancient.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Fridebad m GermanicDerived from Old High German
fridu "peace" combined with
badu "battle."
Fridebald m GermanicDerived from Old High German
fridu "peace" combined with Old High German
bald "bold, brave."
Fridebern m GermanicDerived from the Old High German elements
fridu meaning "peace" and
beren "man, warrior". Although linguistic or scribal ambiguities mean that some forms of Fridebern and
Fridebert have been confused for each other.
Fridebod m GermanicDerived from Old High German
fridu "peace" combined with Gothic
biutan "to offer" or Old High German
boto "bid, offer."
Fridebrand m GermanicDerived from Old High German
fridu "peace" combined with Old Norse
brand "sword."
Fridegar m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name is derived from Old High German
fridu "peace." The second element is derived from Gothic
gairu (
gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from
garva (
garo in Old High German, and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared."
Fridegern m GermanicDerived from Old High German
fridu "peace" combined with Gothic
gairns "eager, desiring."
Fridehard m GermanicDerived from Old High German
fridu "peace" combined with Gothic
hardus (
hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."
Frideman m GermanicDerived from Old High German
fridu "peace" combined with
man "man."
Fridemar m GermanicDerived from Old High German
fridu "peace" combined with Old High German
mâri "famous."
Fridemund m GermanicDerived from Old High German
fridu "peace" combined with Old High German
mund "protection."
Fridenand m GermanicDerived from Old High German
fridu "peace" combined with Gothic
nand "bravery" (or Gothic
nanthjan "to venture, to risk, to dare").
Friderad m GermanicDerived from Old High German
fridu "peace" combined with Old High German
rât "counsel."
Frideric m Germanic, RomanshDerived from Old High German
fridu "peace" 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."
Frideward m GermanicDerived from Old High German
fridu "peace" combined with Old High German
wart "guard."
Fridewin m GermanicDerived from Old High German
fridu "peace" combined with Old High German
wini "friend."
Fridulf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
fridu "peace" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Frithestan m Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English elements
friþ "peace, sanctuary" and
stan "stone". This was the name of an Anglo-Saxon Bishop of Winchester from 909 until his resignation in 931.
Friði m Old NorseShort form of name elements containing the name element
friðr meaning "love, peace".
Friðlæifr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
friðr "beautiful, beloved" and
leifr "heir, descendant".
Frodulf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
frôd "prudent, cautious" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Frotbald m GermanicDerived from Old High German
frôd "prudent, cautious" combined with Old High German
bald "bold, brave."
Frotbert m GermanicDerived from Old High German
frôd "prudent, cautious" combined with Old High German
beraht "bright."
Frotbrand m GermanicDerived from Old High German
frôd "prudent, cautious" combined with Old Norse
brand "sword."
Frotgrim m GermanicDerived from Old High German
frôd "prudent, cautious" combined with Old Norse
grîma "mask."
Frothard m GermanicDerived from Old High German
frôd "prudent, cautious" combined with Gothic
hardus (
hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."
Frotland m GermanicDerived from Old High German
frôd "prudent, cautious" combined with
land "land."
Frotmund m GermanicDerived from Old High German
frôd "prudent, cautious" combined with Old High German
mund "protection."
Frotwin m GermanicDerived from Old High German
frôd "prudent, cautious" combined with Old High German
wini "friend."
Frøybiǫrn m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
freyr "lord, master" and
bjǫrn "bear".
Frumaher m GermanicDerived from Old High German
fruma "good, usefulness" combined with Old High German
hari "army."
Frumald m GermanicDerived from Old High German
fruma "good, usefulness" combined with Gothic
valdan "to reign."
Frumolf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
fruma "good, usefulness" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Frwdwr m Old WelshDerived from the Middle Welsh
ffrwd meaning "stream" and
dwfr, dwr meaning "water".
Fúll m Old NorseFrom an Old Norse byname, based on Old Norse
fúll meaning 'foul, stinking, mean'.
Fullugi m Old NorseMeans "he with a complete mind", from Old Norse
fullr "complete, full, entire" and
hugr "mind, spirit". The name appears on several runestones.
Fulrad m GermanicDerived from Old High German
folk "people" and
rat "council". This is the name of a Frankish saint and counselor of both Pippin and Charlemagne.
Fulvianus m Ancient RomanRoman 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).
Fundinn m Old NorseMeans "foundling" in Old Norse. It is found as both a byname and a given name.
Furius m Ancient RomanFrom 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 RomanRoman
nomen gentilicium (family name) which was possibly derived from the Latin noun
furnus meaning "oven" as well as "bakery".... [
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Fursey m Old Irish, HistoryPossibly derived from Latin
virtus "virtue" via Old Irish
firt. Saint Fursey was an early medieval Irish monk and visionary whose "celebrated visions had considerable influence on dream literature of the later Middle Ages", including Dante's 'Divine Comedy'.
Fuscianus m Ancient RomanDerived 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.
Fuscinus m Ancient RomanDerived 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.
Gadaric m GothicGadaric was a legendary king of the Goths. He is only mentioned twice in Getica by Jordanes. He is supposed to have been the fourth king after Berig, who ruled in Gothiscandza. His son Filimer is said to have let the Goths south... [
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GæiRi m Old NorseShort form of names containing the name element
geir "spear".
Gæirlæifr m Old NorseOld Norse combination of
geirr 'spear' and
leif 'inheritance, legacy'.
Gæirmóðr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
geirr "spear" and
móðr "mind"; "wrath"; "courage".
Gæirvarr m Old NorseDerived from
geirr ("spear") and
varr ("attentive, alert; shy; wise").
Gæirviðr m Old NorseOld Norse combination of
geirr 'spear' and
viðr 'forest, wood, tree'.
Gæslingr m Old NorseOld Norse byname, from Old Norse
gæslingr meaning 'gosling'. It originally started in the form
GæslingR.
Gagarr m Old NorseOld Norse byname, from Old Norse
gagarr meaning "barker", "dog".
Gaidebert m GermanicDerived from Langobardic
gaida "sharp point (of a spear)" combined with Old High German
beraht "bright."
Gaidemar m GermanicDerived from Langobardic
gaida "sharp point (of a spear)" combined with Old High German
mâri "famous."
Gaideric m GermanicDerived from Langobardic
gaida "sharp point (of a spear)" 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."
Gaidoald m LombardicDerived from Langobardic
gaida "sharp point (of a spear)" combined with Gothic
valdan "to reign."
Gaidulf m GermanicDerived from Langobardic
gaida "sharp point (of a spear)" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Gaisald m GermanicDerived from Latin
gaesus "spear" (which in turn was a loanword from Gallo-Celtic
gaiso "spear") and Gothic
valdan "to reign."
Gaisulf m GermanicDerived from Latin
gaesus "spear" (which in turn was a loanword from Gallo-Celtic
gaiso "spear") and Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Galafrid m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
gal, which comes from
galan "to sing." The second element is derived from Old High German
fridu "peace."
Galaman m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
gal, which comes from
galan "to sing." The second element is derived from
man "man."
Galamar m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
gal, which comes from
galan "to sing." The second element is derived from Old High German
mâri "famous."
Galarr m Old Norse, Norse MythologyMeans "screamer" in Old Norse. In Norse mythology this is the name of both a giant and a dwarf. The dwarf and his brother,
Fjalarr, murdered
Kvasir and brewed the mead of the skalds from his blood... [
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Galba m Ancient RomanA Roman cognomen of uncertain etymology. It could be from the Latin
galba, which the Romans used to describe the Gauls, or
galbae, a kind of little worm or larva. This was the name of a Roman Emperor during the Year of the Four Emperors.
Galhard m Germanic, OccitanDerived from the Germanic elements
gal, which comes from
galan "to sing" and
hard "strong".
Gal-Sal m SumerianPossibly one of the earliest names recorded. It occurs on a tablet dated ca 3200-3100 BC. Gal-Sal was a slave owner.
Gandalfr m Old NorseDerived from
gandr ("magic, charm, magic wand") and
alfr ("elf"). This is the original form of
Gandalf.
Gangbert m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
gang "path" combined with Old High German
beraht "bright."
Gangeya m SanskritIt is a male given name which means "The son of the Ganga". The Ganga is another name for the Ganges river that runs through India. In Hinduism the Ganges is believed to be a holy, sacred river, the embodiment of the goddess Ganga... [
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Gangulf m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
gang "path" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Gangulfr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
gangr "walking, motion, path" and
ulfr "wolf".
Gararic m GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Gothic
gairu (
gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from
garva (
garo in Old High German, and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from
rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." The second element is also closely related to Celtic
rîg or
rix and Gothic
reiks, which all mean "king, ruler."
Gardulf m GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from
gardan "to hedge in, to enclose, to fence in" or from Gothic
gards "house, garden, (court)yard." The second element is derived from Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Garibern m GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Gothic
gairu (
gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from
garva (
garo in Old High German, and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from Proto-Germanic
beran or
bernu "bear" (
bero and
bern in Old High German).
Garibert m GermanicDerived from the Germanic elements
ger meaning "spear" or
garo meaning "ready, prepared" (compare
garawen) combined with
beraht meaning "bright".
Garibrand m GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Gothic
gairu (
gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from
garva (
garo in Old High German, and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from Old Norse
brand "sword."
Garifrid m GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Gothic
gairu (
gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from
garva (
garo in Old High German, and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from Old High German
fridu "peace."
Gariland m GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Gothic
gairu (
gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from
garva (
garo in Old High German, and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from
land "land."
Garimund m GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Gothic
gairu (
gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from
garva (
garo in Old High German, and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from Old High German
mund "protection."
Garinand m GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Gothic
gairu (
gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from
garva (
garo in Old High German, and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from Gothic
nand "bravery" (or Gothic
nanthjan "to venture, to risk, to dare").
Gariwald m GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Gothic
gairu (
gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from
garva (
garo in Old High German, and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from Gothic
valdan "to reign."
Gariward m GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Gothic
gairu (
gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from
garva (
garo in Old High German, and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from Old High German
wart "guard."
Garomaros m GaulishDerived from Proto-Celtic *
gāros, *
gāri "a shout, call" and *
māros "great".
Gartbuir m Old IrishOld Irish form of Vortipor, used to identify King Vortipor of Dyfed in Irish-Language inscriptions.
Garðarr m Old NorseOld Norse form of
Garðar. Garðarr Svavarsson (sometimes spelled Garðar) was a Swede who was the first Scandinavian to stay over winter in Iceland, in the 860s... [
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Garulf m GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Germanic
garva (
garo in Old High German and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) meaning "ready, prepared" (as in, for battle). The second element is derived from Gothic
vulfs meaning "wolf"... [
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Gaubaruva m Old PersianThe first element is derived from Old Persian
gau "cow, ox, cattle". The second element is not really certain.
Gaudiosus m Ancient RomanMeans
abounding in joy in Latin. This name was borne by a fifth-century Christian bishop from North Africa.
Gautr m Norse Mythology, Old NorseFrom Old Norse
gautr meaning "Goth, Geat". The Geats were a Germanic tribe that inhabited the present-day Götaland in Sweden. This is a by-name for
Odin in Norse mythology.
Gautrekr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
gautr "goth" and
ríkr "mighty, distinguished, rich".
Gealbhán m Old IrishMeans "pure white" or "bright fair one", from Old Irish
gel "bright, white, shining" and
bán "white, fair, pure". Coincides with modern Irish
gealbhan "sparrow", which is unrelated.
Gebamund m GermanicDerived from Gothic
giban "to give" (
geban in Old High German) combined with Old High German
mund "protection."
Gebarad m GermanicDerived from Gothic
giban "to give" (
geban in Old High German) combined with Old High German
rât "counsel."
Gebaric m GermanicDerived from Gothic
giban "to give" (
geban in Old High German) 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."
Gebavultus m GermanicDerived from Gothic
giban "to give" (
geban in Old High German) combined with Gothic
vulthus "glory, fame."
Gebawin m GermanicDerived from Gothic
giban "to give" (
geban in Old High German) combined with Old High German
wini "friend."
Geilbert m GermanicDerived from Old High German
gail (
geil in Middle High German) "merry, high-spirited, bold" combined with Old High German
beraht "bright."
Geilhard m GermanicDerived from Old High German
gail (
geil in Middle High German) "merry, high-spirited, bold" combined with Gothic
hardus (
hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."
Geilmer m GermanicDerived from Old High German
gail (
geil in Middle High German) "merry, high-spirited, bold" combined with Old High German
mâri "famous."
Geilrad m GermanicDerived from Old High German
gail (
geil in Middle High German) "merry, high-spirited, bold" combined with Old High German
rât "counsel."
Geirbjörn m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
geirr "spear" combined with Old Norse
björn "bear".
Geirfinnr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
geirr "spear" and
finnr "Finn, Lapp".
Geirúlfr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
geirr "spear" combined with Old Norse
úlfr "wolf.". In short, it is the Ancient Scandinavian form of
Gerulf.
Geldfriþ m Anglo-SaxonAn Old English personal name possibly from Old English
ġield or
ġeld, both meaning "payment, tax" and
friþ "peace, refuge, sanctuary".
Geminus m Ancient RomanDerived 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).
Gerar m & f Ancient HebrewAlso Gerara, (LXX). Name of the land in which Abimelech dwelt. Genesis 20:2.
Gerhelm m GermanicDerived from the Old German elements
ger meaning "spear" and
helm meaning "helmet, protection".
German m Germanicderived from the Germanic elements
Ger (spear) and
Man (man) meaning "man of spear". Now this name is used in Germany but in a different form and rarely
Germann.
Gerðarr m Old NorseEither a variant of
Garðar or a combination of Ancient Germanic
*gerðan "(re)made, (re)constructed" and Old Norse
herr "army".
Gervold m GermanicFrom Old High German
ger "spear" and
waldaz "ruler". This is the name of a 9th-century monk and diplomat to
Charlemagne.
Geta m Ancient RomanAncient Roman cognomen of uncertain meaning. It is possibly derived from the Ancient Greek word
Γέται (Gétai), A Dacian tribe inhabiting the regions of the lower Danube. This was the cognomen of
Caracalla's brother, Publius Septimius Geta, who was murdered by a Praetorian Guard under the orders of
Caracalla.
Gildard m GermanicDerived from Gothic
gild "sacrifice" combined with Gothic
hardus (
hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."
Gildared m & f GermanicA dithematic name formed from the Germanic name elements
gelt "worth; to be valid; money" and
rat "council; advice".... [
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Gilderic m GermanicDerived from Gothic
gild "sacrifice" 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."
Gildewin m GermanicDerived from Gothic
gild "sacrifice" combined with Old High German
wini "friend."
Gildulf m GermanicDerived from Gothic
gild "sacrifice" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Gilli m Old Norse, FaroeseOf debated origin and meaning. Some academics consider this an Old Norse adoption of Gaelic names containing the element
gille "servant". Others see it as an Old Norse short form of names beginning with the element
geirr "spear", and yet others consider it an Old Norse short form of names beginning with the element
gísl meaning "hostage, pledge" or "arrow, shaft (of a weapon)".
Gillingr m Old Norse, Norse MythologyDerived from
gjalla ("to scream") and -
ingr (suffix meaning "son of" or "belonging to"). This is the name of a giant in Norse mythology.
Ginnarr m Old NorseDerived from
ginna ("to fool, to deceive; to bewitch") and
herr ("army").
Giselaic m GermanicThe meaning and origin of the first element is rather uncertain: we know that it comes from
gis (the original form was possibly
gîs), but we don't exactly know where
gis itself comes from... [
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Giselbald m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
gisel "hostage" (or "pledge") combined with Old High German
bald "bold, brave."
Giselbrand m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
gisel "hostage" (or "pledge") combined with Old Norse
brand "sword."
Giselfrid m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
gisel "hostage" (or "pledge") combined with Old High German
fridu "peace."
Giselhard m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
gisel "hostage" (or "pledge") combined with Gothic
hardus (
hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."
Giselmar m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
gisel "hostage" (or "pledge") combined with Old High German
mâri "famous."
Giselwin m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
gisel "hostage" (or "pledge") combined with Old High German
wini "friend."
Gisilberht m Old High GermanDerived from the Germanic name elements
gísil "shaft (of an arrow)" and
beraht "light, bright, shining".
Gisulf m Germanic, HistoryThe meaning and origin of the first element is rather uncertain: we know that it comes from
gis (the original form was possibly
gîs), but we don't exactly know where
gis itself comes from... [
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Giswald m GermanicThe meaning and origin of the first element is rather uncertain: we know that it comes from
gis (the original form was possibly
gîs), but we don't exactly know where
gis itself comes from... [
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Glaukias m Ancient Greek, HistoryAncient Greek form of the Roman cognomen
Glaucia. Glaukias (ruled 335 – c. 302 BC) was a ruler of the Taulantian kingdom which dominated southern Illyrian affairs in the second half of the 4th century BC.
Glaukippos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek γλαυκός
(glaukos), which can mean "blue-grey, bluish grey" as well as "gleaming, bright". Also compare the given name
Glaukos (see
Glaucus)... [
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Glaukon m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek γλαυκός
(glaukos), which can mean "blue-grey, bluish grey" as well as "gleaming, bright". Also compare the given name
Glaukos (see
Glaucus).
Glœðir m Old NorseMeans "glowing one", from Old Norse
glœða meaning "to glow".
Glúmr m Old NorseFrom Old Norse
glúmr meaning "dark expression, dark face" (referring to bears).
Gnosis m Ancient GreekMeans "knowledge" in Greek. The inscription
Gnosis epoesen "Gnosis created" appears on the Stag Hunt mosaic (c. 300 BCE; found in a wealthy home in ancient Macedonia), which may indicate that the author was named Gnosis or possibly refers to an abstract pronoun, since
gnosis is also the Greek word for knowledge (one scholar, for example, thinks it should be read as "
Apelles' Knowledge Made It")... [
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Gnúpr m Old NorseFrom Old Norse
gnúpr,
gnípa meaning "slope, leaning mountain-peak".
Godebert m Germanic, DutchDerived from Gothic
guths "god" or Gothic
gôds "good" combined with Old High German
beraht "bright."
Godegisel m GermanicDerived from Gothic
guths "god" or Gothic
gôds "good" combined with
gisel "hostage" or "pledge."
Godehoc m LombardicGodehoc was a Lombardic king of the Lething Dynasty, during the 480s. He led the Lombards into modern-day Austria.
Godeland m GermanicDerived from Gothic
guths "god" or Gothic
gôds "good" combined with
land "land."
Godeman m GermanicDerived from Gothic
guths "god" or Gothic
gôds "good" combined with
man "man."
Godemar m GermanicDerived from Gothic
guths "god" or Gothic
gôds "good" combined with Old High German
mâri "famous."
Godemund m GermanicDerived from Gothic
guths "god" or Gothic
gôds "good" combined with Old High German
mund "protection."
Goderad m GermanicDerived from Gothic
guths "god" or Gothic
gôds "good" combined with Old High German
rât "counsel."
Godewald m GermanicDerived from Gothic
guths "god" or Gothic
gôds "good" combined with Gothic
valdan "to reign."