This is a list of submitted names in which the first letter is A or M or P or S.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Stere m RomanianLikely derived from the Greek
stereos (στερεός) meaning "solid".
Sterenn f BretonDerived from Breton
sterenn "star" (cf.
Steren), this name is occasionally considered the Breton equivalent of Saint
Asteria.
Stergios m GreekDerived from Greek στεργω
(stergo) "to love, to be content". This was an epithet or descriptive byname of the 6th-century saint Stylianos of Paphlagonia, the patron saint of children.
Sterope f Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun στεροπή
(sterope) meaning "flash of lightning". Also compare the Greek noun στέροψ
(sterops) meaning "flashing" and the related name
Asterope, which basically has the same meaning.... [
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Steropes m Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun στερόπης
(steropes) meaning "lightner", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun στεροπή
(sterope) meaning "flash of lightning" (see
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Sterpeta f Italian (Rare)From an Italian title of the Virgin Mary,
Madonna dello Sterpeto, meaning "Our Lady of Sterpeto". Sterpeto means "scrub, scrubland" in Italian, derived from
sterpo "dry twig, bramble".
Sterquilinus m Roman MythologyDerived from Latin
stercus, meaning "fertilizer, manure". This was the name of the god of odor and manure in Roman mythology.
Stesimbrotos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἵστημι
(histemi) meaning "to make to stand, to stand, set" and βροτός
(brotós), a poetic term meaning "mortal man, human being".
Stevin m EnglishVariant spelling of
Stephen. This is the stage name of Stephen Grossman, the creator of the popular kids web-series 'Blippi'.
Stevland m English (Rare)Meaning unknown. This is the birth name of American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder (b. 1950).
Stewie m Popular Culture, EnglishDiminutive of
Stewart. In popular culture, this name is best known for being the name of Stewie Griffin, one of the main characters of the American animated television series
Family Guy.
St George m English (Rare)Anglicized version of the French
Saint-Georges. It is possibly used in honor of Saint George of Lydda.
Sǽþórr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
sær "sea" and
þórr "thunder" or a combination of
sær "sea" and
Þórir.
Sticks f Popular CultureFrom Sticks the Badger, one of the main characters in the Sonic Boom series. She is a wacky anthropomorphic jungle badger and a force of nature in every way.
Stieg m Swedish (Rare)Variant of
Stig. A known bearer was the Swedish writer Stieg Larsson (1954-2004), author of the 'Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' trilogy, born Karl Stig-Erland Larsson.
Stígheiður f Icelandic (Rare)Possibly means "clear path" or "bright path", from Old Norse
stígr "path" and
heiðr "bright, clear". Alternatively the second element may be derived from Old Norse
heiðr "heath".
Stígrún f IcelandicDerived from Old Norse
stíga "to wander, to step" (see also
Stig) combined with Old Norse
rún "secret lore".
Stilbe f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek στίλβω
(stilbô) meaning "to glitter, gleam". This was the name of a nymph who was loved by the god Apollo and bore him Lapithes, the eponymous first king of the tribe, and some say Kentauros (or Centaurus), who mated with mares to produce the tribe of Kentauroi (Centaurs).
Stilgar m LiteratureThis name is used by the Fremen people on Arrakis. A planet in the movie "June." Chakobsa is the fictional language they used.
Stilpon m Ancient GreekPossibly derived from either Greek στιλπνός
(stilpnos) meaning "glittering, glistening" (itself from στίλβω
(stilbo) "to gleam, to shine") or στίλπων
(stilpon) meaning "dwarf".
Stingy m Popular CultureSimply the English word stingy, meaning "Unwilling to spend, give, or share; ungenerous". In the children's television show LazyTown, Stingy is a selfish and possessive child. He still plays with the gang, but he will always care about his stuff, especially his car and his prized piggy bank... [
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Stirna f Medieval BalticOf uncertain origin and meaning, although a direct derivation from Latvian
stirna "roe deer" has been suggested. This name was recorded in medieval Latvia.
Stitch m Popular CultureFrom the English word "stitch" meaning a "thread or loop of yarn created by movement" or "to mend or make with thread".... [
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Stith m EnglishDerived from the Scottish surname
Stith, of unknown meaning. This was the name of Stith Thompson (1885-1976), an American folklorist.
Stjarney f Icelandic (Modern, Rare)Combination of Old Norse
stjarna "star" and
ey "island; flat land along a coast" (which is also often related to the Old Norse name element
auja "(gift of) luck; fortune").
Stojimir m VlachMeans "the staying of peace", derived from Vlach
stoji meaning "stay" and Vlach
mir meaning "peace".
Stojsław m PolishDerived from the Slavic name elements
stoj "to stand" and
slav "glory, fame".
Stóri m Old NorseOld Norse byname, from Old Norse
stórr meaning "large, big".
Stórolfr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
stórr "large, big" and
ulfr "wolf".
Story f & m English (Modern)From Middle English
storie, storye, from Anglo-Norman
estorie, from Late Latin
storia meaning "history."
Stóðkæll m Old NorseOld Norse combination of
stóð "stud", "flock" (of horses) and
ketill "cauldron hat", "helmet".
Strabon m Ancient Greek, HistoryDerived from Greek στραβός
(strabos) meaning "distorted, oblique; squinting, squint-eyed". This was the name of several historical figures, including a 1st century Greek geographer, philosopher, and historian.
Strachomir m PolishThe first element of this name is derived from Proto-Slavic
strachъ "to fear, to scare" or Proto-Slavic
straxъ "fear, fright". Compare Polish
strach "fear, fright" and Serbo-Croatian
strašiti "to frighten, to scare"... [
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Strachosław m PolishThe first element of this name is derived from Proto-Slavic
strachъ "to fear, to scare" or Proto-Slavic
straxъ "fear, fright". Compare Polish
strach "fear, fright" and Serbo-Croatian
strašiti "to frighten, to scare"... [
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Stracimir m SerbianOlder form of
Strahimir. This name was borne by 12th-century Serbian prince Stracimir Zavidović and 14th-century Serbian noble Stracimir Balšić.
Strahil m BulgarianThis was the birth name of the Macedonian revolutionary Strašo Pindžur (1915-1943).
Stratokles m Ancient GreekMeans "glorious army", derived from Greek στρατος
(stratos) "army" combined with Greek κλεος
(kleos) "glory".
Strelitzia f ObscureFrom the name of the flower native to South Africa, also known as bird of paradise flower due to its resemblance to the animal. The genus was named by Joseph Banks in honour of Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, queen consort of George III.
Strenua f Roman MythologyIn ancient Roman religion, Strenua was a goddess of the new year, purification, and wellbeing. According to Johannes Lydos, her name is derived from a Sabinian word
strenuae "wellbeing; fortune".
Strogobor m PolishDerived from Slavic
strogo "severe, harsh, strict" combined with Slavic
bor "battle" or
borit "to fight".
Strogomir m PolishDerived from Slavic
strogo "severe, harsh, strict" combined with Slavic
mir "peace".
Stroma f English (British), Scottish, LiteratureFrom the name of a Scottish island off Caithness, uninhabited since 1961, which derives from the Norse
Straumey meaning "island in the stream" or "current". This was the name of a character in the British children's novel
Broken Soup (2008) by Jenny Valentine.
Strombichos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek στρόμβος
(strombos) meaning "something round, something spun around; whirlwind, spinning top, spindle, spiral shell".
Strongilah f Judeo-GreekDerived from the Greek adjective στρογγύλος (strongylos) meaning "round, spherical". Associated with the ancient Greek name
Strongylion.
Strongylion m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun στρογγύλιον
(strongylion) or
(stroggylion) meaning "round pot, flask", which itself is ultimately derived from the Greek adjective στρογγύλος
(strongylos) or
(stroggylos) meaning "round, spherical"... [
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Stronisław m PolishDerived from Polish
stronić "to avoid, to shun, to eschew" combined with Slavic
slav "glory".