EteandermAncient Greek (Latinized), History Latinized form of the given name Ἐτέανδρος (Eteandros). This was the name of a king of the city-kingdom of Paphos (located on the Greek island of Cyprus), who lived in the early 7th century BC... [more]
EthelandrosmAncient Greek The first element of this name is most likely derived from the Greek verb ἐθέλω (ethelo) meaning "to be willing" as well as "to wish", which is closely related to the Greek verb θέλω (thelo) meaning "to will" as well as "to wish, to desire"... [more]
EttarrefArthurian Cycle Used by Alfred Lord Tennyson in his Arthurian epic 'Idylls of the King' (1859) as the name of the lady loved by Pelleas. An earlier form, Ettard, was used by Sir Thomas Malory in his 'Le Morte d'Arthur' and may have been a variant or corrupted form of Arcade, the original name of the character in the Post-Vulgate Cycle.
EuagorasmAncient Greek, Greek Mythology Derived from the Greek verb εὐαγορέω (euagoreo) meaning "to praise formally", which consists of Greek εὖ (eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek verb ἀγορεύω (agoreuo) meaning "to orate, to speak publicly".... [more]
EucharesmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek adjective εὐχαρής (euchares), which is a rare variant of the Greek adjective εὔχαρις (eucharis) meaning "charming, gracious" (see Eucharis).
Eucharisf & mAncient Greek, Literature, Nigerian (Rare) Derived from the Greek adjective εὔχαρις (eucharis) meaning "charming, gracious". It consists of Greek εὖ (eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun χάρις (charis) meaning "grace, kindness" (see Chares).... [more]
EukarpiafAncient Greek, Greek Mythology Derived from the Greek noun εὐκαρπία (eukarpia) meaning "fruitfulness", which consists of Greek εὖ (eu) meaning "good, well" and the Greek noun καρπός (karpos) meaning "fruit".... [more]
EukarposmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek adjective εὔκαρπος (eukarpos) meaning "fruitful", which consists of Greek εὖ (eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun καρπός (karpos) meaning "fruit".
EulariafItalian (Archaic), Spanish Some sources list this name as being a variant of Eulalia, but perhaps it is more likely that the name is a combination of two existing names. In that case, the name is either a combination of any name starting with Eu- (such as Eufemia and Eugenia) with Hilaria or Ilaria, or a combination of Eulalia with any name ending in -aria, such as Hilaria and Maria.
EutharicmGermanic, History The meaning and origin of the first element is rather uncertain: we know that it comes from eutha, but we don't exactly know where eutha itself comes from. But there are a few possibilities... [more]
EvagriusmAncient Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Greek Εὐάγριος (Euagrios), which was derived from Greek εὔαγρος (euagros) meaning "lucky in the chase, blessed with success".
EymarmIcelandic Derived from Old Norse ey "island" or ey "good fortune", or perhaps from the Primitive Scandinavian adverb *aiwa "always", combined with Old Norse mærr "famous".
EzzardmAfrican American, American Peaked in the US during the 1950s almost certainly in tribute to World Heavyweight Champion boxer Ezzard Mack Charles (1921 - 1975). Of unknown origin. Possibly influenced by Ezra.
FæitrmOld Norse Old Norse byname derived from feitr meaning "fat". The weak form Feiti is found in West Scandinavia. Fet is found as a byname in Sweden; Anglo-Scandinavian forms include Feiz, Fez, Foit.
FælværamOssetian Mythology Possibly a combination of the names of the saints Florus and Laurus. Fælværa was the one-eyed protector of sheep. There is a festival of sheep-shearing honored after him in September... [more]
FairyfEnglish From the English word fairy, referring to the mythical creature, ultimately derived from the Roman mythological name Fata, "fate". (Compare: Fay)
FajarmIndonesian Means "dawn, daybreak, sunrise" in Indonesian, ultimately from Arabic فجر (fajr) meaning "dawn, beginning".
FalacermRoman Mythology The name of an obscure Italic god, possible arisen as an epithet of Jupiter and derived from Etruscan falandum, meaning "heaven".
FalatharmLiterature Falathar was a faithful friend of Eärendil, and one of the three mariners who accompanied him on his voyages on the high seas west of Middle-earth.
FalatrudefMedieval French Derived from Old High German falco meaning "falcon" and Proto-Germanic *þrūþ meaning "strength" or Proto-Germanic *trut meaning "maiden".
FamarafSpanish (Canarian) Derived from the name of a massif in the north of the island of Lanzarote, Canary Islands.
FamaramManding, Wolof, Western African From the name of the Manding ruler Famara Mané (or Nfamara Mané), who lead a revolt in the kingdom of Kaabu in 1865. It is mostly used throughout Senegal and The Gambia.
FandralmPopular Culture Fandral the Dashing is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is a charter member of the Warriors Three, a trio of Asgardian adventurers.
FannurmBashkir, Tatar The first element of this name is derived from either the Arabic noun فن (fann) meaning "art, skill" (compare Irfan) or the Persian noun فن (fann) meaning "science, knowledge, learning"... [more]
FaoiltighearnafMedieval Irish Derived from Irish faol "wolf" and tighearna "lady". This was the name of an Irish virgin saint whose feast-day was 17 March.
FarafSicilian, Neapolitan, Italian (Tuscan) Short form of various, now obsolete, Germanic names that contained the element -fara-, for example Burgundofara. This name is predominantly found in Sicily, Naples and, to a lesser degree, Tuscany reflecting the local veneration of Saint Fara.
FaramTahitian Means "screwpine" (also called pandanus; a type of plant and fruit) in Tahitian.
FarafGermanic This name is derived either from Langobardic fara "family, line, kind" or Gothic faran "to travel". It can be a short form of names like Faramund and Farahild.
FarabertmGermanic, History Derived from Langobardic fara "family, line, kind" or Gothic faran "to travel" combined with Old High German beraht "bright." Farabert was King of the Franks in the 2nd century AD.
FaradïenmArthurian Cycle A knight who convinced Perceval’s cousin, Ysmaine, to sleep with him by promising to marry her.... [more]
FaragildfGermanic Derived from Langobardic fara "family, line, kind" or Gothic faran "to travel" combined with Gothic gild "sacrifice."
FaragismGermanic The first element of this Germanic name is derived from Langobardic fara "family, line, kind" or from Gothic faran "to travel." The meaning and origin of the second 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... [more]
Farajaf & mSwahili Means "consolation, comfort" in Swahili.
FarajollahmPersian Persian form of Farajullah. A known bearer of this name was the Iranian film director Farajollah Salahshoor (1952-2016).
FarajullahmArabic Derived from the Arabic noun فرج (faraj) meaning "relief, release" combined with the Arabic noun الله (Allah) meaning "God" (see Allah).
Faramalalakom & fMalagasy From the Malagasy fara meaning "last" or "child, offspring" and malalako meaning "beloved".
FaramanmGermanic Derived from Langobardic fara "family, line, kind" or Gothic faran "to travel" combined with man "man."
FaramarzmPersian Mythology, Persian Means "one who forgives" from Persian آمرزیدن (âmorzidan) meaning "to forgive". This is the name of a hero in the Persian epic Shahnameh.
FaramirmLiterature Meaning uncertain. Probably "sufficient jewel" from the Sindarin far meaning "sufficient, adequate" and mir meaning "jewel, precious thing." In J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings', Faramir was the son of Denethor, brother of Boromir, and eventual husband of Eowyn.
FaramonmArthurian Cycle The name of a fictional character in Arthurian literature, a king of France or Gaul who is based on Faramund, a semi-legendary 5th-century Frankish king.