OntariomAfrican American (Rare) From the name of the Canadian province, or from the name of Lake Ontario (see the place name Ontario), which is probably derived from the Huron word ontarí:io meaning "great lake".... [more]
OnyinahmAfrican Onyinah - is of African Origin with meaning in Ghana and Nigeria especially with the Ukwani speaking people. The name is given to a strong new born marked for greatness. the literary meaning of ONYINAH is - A MIGHTY TREE... [more]
OothoonfLiterature This name was invented by the English mystic poet William Blake, who based it on Oithóna, a name used by James Macpherson in his Ossian poems, which he claimed to have based on early Irish legends.
OpetaiamPolynesian Polynesian form of Obediah or Obadiah, “serving god, serving Yahweh”. A notable bearer of this name is Opetaia Foa’i, composer, singer, guitarist and founder of the Contemporary Polynesian band Te Vaka, and songwriter for Disney's Moana.
OpimiusmAncient Roman Roman nomen gentile which is derived from the Latin adjective opimus which can mean "fat, plump, corpulent, rich" (in reference to a person) as well as "fertile, fruitful" (in reference to land)... [more]
OptatusmLate Roman, History Roman cognomen which was derived from Latin optatus, which can mean "wished for, longed for, desired, pleasing" as well as "chosen, selected". It is ultimately derived from the Latin verb opto, which can mean "to wish for, to desire" as well as "to choose, to select"... [more]
OptimusmAncient Roman, Ancient Greek (Latinized), Popular Culture Means "excellent" in Ancient Latin. Its etymology is uncertain. It can derive from the Greek root opti- meaning 'light, sight'. Another possible etimology is from Ancient Latin optàre "to choose, to desire" with the meaning of "the chosen one, the superior one"... [more]
OriancemArthurian Cycle One of the many Saxon kings who, in the early days of Arthur’s reign, invaded parts of northern Britain. Gaheris maimed him at the battle of Cambenic.
Oriankof & mAsháninka Etymology uncertain, the first element is likely from the Ashaninka oria meaning "sun".
OrieldafAnglo-Norman, Medieval English Derived from the Germanic Aurildis, from the Germanic elements aus meaning "fire" and hild meaning "battle", it is a variant of the later form Orieldis... [more]
OrifijafRussian Russian and Ukrainian form of Orithyia. According to Greek mythology, upon the death of her mother, she became the new queen of the Amazons. She was famous for her perpetual virginity. Her war techniques were outstanding and brought much honor to the Amazon empire.
Orinocom & fEnglish, Spanish (Latin American), American (Hispanic), English (Modern) The name of one of the longest rivers in South America. Irish musician Enya used the name of the river in her song 1988 song "Orinoco Flow," which many people know as "Sail Away." A famous bearer is male swimmer from New Zealand Orinoco Faamausili-Banse-Prince.
Orizobam & fNahuatl Possibly from the Nahuatl word meaning "valley of happy waters". Another theory suggests it is a distant derivation of Tarshish, meaning "trading post".... [more]
OrnicarmPopular Culture, Western African (Rare) From the phrase Mais où est donc Ornicar? that is a mnemonic of the French coordinating conjunctions. The phrase is also the title of a movie and part of the French Chuck Norris fact Chuck Norris knows where Ornicar is.
OrnytosmGreek Mythology Possibly derived from Greek ὄρνυμι (ornymi) or Greek ὀρνύω (ornyo), both of which mean "to rouse, to stir, to awaken". These words may be etymologically related to Greek ὄρνις (ornis) meaning "bird, chicken".
OrophermLiterature Means "tall beech-tree", from Sindarin oro ("high") and fêr ("beech"). In Tolkien's Legendarium this is the name of an Elf, the father of Thranduil and grandfather of Legolas.
OrophinmLiterature Possibly means "mountain-peak". In Tolkien's Legendarium this is the name of an Elf, the brother of Haldir and Rúmil.
O'roqchimUzbek Means "sickle-maker" or "harvester" in Uzbek.
OrovesomTheatre Possibly based on an Ancient Celtic name. Oroveso was used by Vincenzo Bellini and Felice Romani for the character in 'Norma' (1831), based on the play 'Norma, ou L'infanticide' by Alexandre Soumet... [more]
OrovidafJudeo-Spanish Means "golden life" from Spanish oro "gold" combined with vida "life". This name was used by Jewish women in the medieval kingdom of Navarre.
OrreagafBasque The Basque Orreaga, composed of orre (juniper) and aga (a common Basque ending that indicates abundance), means "place full of junipers, juniper grove". ... [more]
OrribesmArthurian Cycle In Spanish romance, a giant who wrought havoc in Britain, before being killed by Tristan the Younger.
OrthrosmGreek Mythology From Greek ὄρθρος (orthros) meaning "the time just before daybreak, early dawn, cock-crow". He was a mythological two-headed watchdog, a brother of Cerberus and son of the monster Echidna, that kept the herds of Geryon on the island Erytheia, and was there killed by Herakles... [more]
OsafumimJapanese From Japanese 修 (osa) meaning "study, discipline" combined with 史 (fumi) meaning "history". Other combinations of kanji characters are possible.
OsahiromJapanese From Japanese 修 (osa) meaning "discipline, study" combined with 寛 (hiro) meaning "tolerant, generous", 弘 (hiro) meaning "expand", 博 (hiro) meaning "wide, broad, rich, abundant, plentiful" combined with 洋 (hiro) meaning "ocean"... [more]
OsahitomJapanese From Japanese 理 (osa) meaning "reason, logic", 治 (osa) meaning "govern, regulate, administer" or 長 (osa) meaning "chief, head, leader" combined with 人 (hito) meaning "person". Other kanji combinations are possible.
OsamerumJapanese From Japanese 修 (osameru) meaning "discipline, study", as well as other kanji which have the same pronunciation.
OsasukemJapanese From Japanese 魁 (osa) meaning "chief, leader" combined with 輔 (suke) meaning "help" or 佑 (suke) meaning "to assist; to help; to protect". Other kanji combinations are possible.
OsatakamJapanese From Japanese 魁 (osa) meaning "chief" combined with 岳 (taka) meaning "mountain peak". Other kanji combinations are possible.
OsayukimJapanese From Japanese 魁 (osa) meaning "chief" combined with 進 (yuki) meaning "advance, make progress, enter". Other kanji combinations are possible.
OsazuwamBini, African Origin from Edo State of Nigeria, West Africa..it means God has chosen wealth for me
OsbealdmAnglo-Saxon Original form of Osbald derived from the Old English elements os "god" and beald "bold, brave" meaning "boldness of god, god's bravery"... [more]
OsceolamHistory, Creek (Anglicized) Anglicized form of Creek Asi Yahola meaning "black drink singer" from asi, the name of a ritual beverage, and yahola "shouter". It was borne by a 19th-century Seminole leader.
OscytelmAnglo-Saxon Derived from the Old English elements os "god" and ċytel "kettle, cauldron". Cognate to Old Norse Ásketill.
OsgeardmAnglo-Saxon Derived from the Old English elements os "god" and geard "yard, garden" (from gardaz). Cognate to Old Norse Ásgærðr, which is a feminine name in contrast.
OshadhifSinhalese Etymology unknown, possibly meaning "medicinal herbs".
OsmannefFrench (Archaic) French form of Osmanna, common in the area around Féricy in the region of Île-de-France in the 1600s and 1700s thanks to saint Osmanne who is the patron saint of Féricy.
OsorkonmAncient Egyptian From Egyptian wsr-kn, of uncertain etymology. It could be of Libyan origin, or it could derive from Egyptian wsr "mighty, powerful" or the name of the god Osiris... [more]
OšpajkomMari Derived from oš meaning "white" and probably baj meaning "rich".
Osuitokm & fInuit Known bearer is Inuit sculptor Osuitok Ipeelee.
Osukarum & fJapanese From Japanese 御 (o) meaning "imperial", 巣 (su) meaning "nest, hive", 香 (ka) meaning "fragrance" combined with 瑠 (ru) meaning "precious stone". Other kanji combinations are possible. ... [more]
OtelliefHopi Otellie Pasiyava Loloma was a Hopi woman & one of the first faculty members at the Native American arts school, the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico.