Names Categorized "English nouns"

Marvel is an English given name derived from the English vocabulary word "a miracle, a wonder", which comes from Old French merveille, from Latin mirabilis meaning "wonderful". The name evokes a sense of awe and the extr...

Mason is a masculine given name (though recently it has been used for either sex), derived from an English occupational surname meaning "stoneworker." The surname itself comes from the Old French word maçon, which traces...

Math is a Welsh masculine given name with deep roots in Celtic mythology. Possibly derived from the old Celtic root *matus meaning "bear", the name is best known from the figure of Math ap Mathonwy, a prominent character...

Maverick is an English given name with connotations of individuality and stubborn independence. The name is derived from the English word maverick, meaning "independent". The word itself originated from the surname of Sa...

Mavis is a feminine given name taken directly from the name of the song thrush bird, also known as the mavis (from Old French mauvis, of uncertain origin). The name was first popularized in modern times by British author...

Maxim is a given name widely used across Eastern Europe, particularly in Slavic-speaking countries. It is the Czech form of the name, as well as the standard English transcription of Russian Максим, Belarusian Максім, an...

May is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from the month of Maia, the name of a Roman goddess of fertility. The month itself is named after Maia, and the name May has been used as a given name since the 19t...

Meadow is a feminine given name of English origin, derived directly from the English word meadow, which ultimately comes from the Old English mædwe. A meadow is an open habitat or field vegetated by grasses, herbs, and o...

Melody is a feminine given name derived directly from the English word melody, meaning a sequence of musical notes that is pleasing to the ear. The English term itself comes from Old French melodie, which traces through...

Memory is an English name derived from the vocabulary word memory, ultimately from Latin memor meaning "mindful, remembering". While used in Anglophone countries, it is especially common in Malawi, Zimbabwe, and other pa...

Mentor is a masculine given name of Greek origin. Its meaning is possibly related to the Greek word μένος (menos), meaning "mind, strength, force." In Greek mythology, Mentor was the son of Alkimos. When the legendary he...

Mercedes is a Spanish feminine given name, ultimately derived from the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes, meaning "Our Lady of Mercies". The word mercedes is the plural form of merced, whic...

Mercury is a masculine given name and surname derived from the Roman god of trade, merchants, and travellers. The name is Latin Mercurius, probably rooted in mercari meaning "to trade" or merces "wages," reflecting the g...

Mercy is a feminine English given name derived from the English word mercy, ultimately from Latin merces 'wages, reward', a derivative of merx 'goods, wares'. This name was one of the virtue names adopted by the Puritans...

Merit is a given name that can arise through two distinct origins. In one case, it may be a variant form of the surname and given name Merritt, which itself derives from an Old English place name meaning "boundary gate."...

Merle is a given name used for both boys and girls. It derives from the English word merle or the French surname Merle, both meaning "blackbird" (from Latin merula). The French cognate Merle originated as a nickname for...

Merlin is a legendary figure and personal name best known from Arthurian legend, popularized in the English-speaking world through centuries of medieval romance and modern adaptations. The name itself is the Latinized fo...

Messiah is an English name derived directly from the English word meaning "saviour", at an ultimate remove from the Hebrew mashiyaḥ (מָשִׁיחַ), meaning "anointed". The word appears in the Old Testament as a title for a f...

Mica is a short form of Michaela, the feminine form of Michael.EtymologyThe name Michael derives from the Hebrew מִיכָאֵל (Miḵaʾel), meaning "who is like God?", a rhetorical question implying no person is like God. Micha...

Miles is an English masculine given name introduced to England by the Normans in the form Miles, derived from the Germanic name Milo. Its exact meaning is uncertain, though it is possibly related to the Slavic element mi...

Miller is an English surname, originally an occupational name for a person who operated a mill, derived from the Middle English mille meaning "mill". Milling, the process of grinding grain into flour, is one of the oldes...

Miracle is an English feminine given name derived directly from the English word miracle, meaning an extraordinary event that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws and is thus attributed to a supernatural or...

Misericordia is a Spanish feminine name that means "compassion, mercy," derived from the Latin words miser (poor, wretched) and cor (heart). It is taken from the title of the Virgin Mary, La Virgen de la Misericordia, me...

Missy is a feminine given name, commonly used as a diminutive of Melissa. Beyond its named usage, "missy" has also evolved into a colloquial English term for a young woman or girl.Etymology and Cultural ContextThe name M...

Mittens is an English given name derived from the plural of the word mitten, a type of hand covering lacking separate finger openings. This name is predominantly used as a common moniker for pet cats (e.g., fluffy, and a...

Modesty is a female given name derived directly from the English word modesty, which refers to the quality of being unpretentious or reserved in behavior, dress, or deportment. The word ultimately traces its roots to Lat...

Monday is an English first name derived from the name of the day of the week. The word comes from Old English mōnandæg, meaning “moon’s day,” a translation of the Latin diēs Lūnae. The name can be given to children born...

Moon 2 is an uncommon feminine name derived directly from the English word for Earth's only natural satellite. The word itself traces back to the Old English mona, which is cognate with the Proto-Germanic *mēnô, all stem...

Moss is an English given name that originated as a medieval form of Moses. The name Moses itself is derived from Hebrew Moshe, likely of Egyptian origin mes meaning "son," though the Old Testament offers an alternate ety...

Motel is a Yiddish diminutive of Mordecai. The name Mordecai itself is of Persian origin, meaning "servant of Marduk," the chief Babylonian god. In the Old Testament, Mordecai is the cousin and foster father of Esther, w...

Origin and EtymologyMyrtle is a feminine given name derived directly from the English word for the evergreen shrub or small tree of the genus Myrtus. The plant name ultimately comes from the Greek μύρτος (myrtos), which...

Nail is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, and in Turkish it conveys the idea of "attainer" or someone who accomplishes their goals as a conqueror. The name is rooted in the Arabic root n-y-l, which carries the mea...

Nanny is an English feminine given name, most commonly used as a diminutive of Anne. The nickname arose from the common English practice of forming pet forms of names by adding a "-y" or "-ie" suffix to the first syllabl...

Navy is a modern English name derived directly from the vocabulary word denoting a nation's sea force or fleet. The word entered English via Old French navie, from Latin navigia, the plural of navigium “boat, vessel,” ul...

Nemesis is the Greek goddess who personifies retribution for the sin of hubris, the arrogance before the gods. Her name means "distribution of what is due, righteous anger" in Greek (from νέμειν, meaning "to give what is...

Neon is a masculine given name of Ancient Greek origin, derived from the Greek word νέος (neos) meaning "new".Etymology and Cultural ContextThe name Neon directly draws from the Greek adjective neos, which signifies some...

Nest is a medieval Welsh diminutive of Agnes, a name that in turn derives from the Greek Ἅγνη (Hagne), meaning hagnos (“chaste”). Etymology and Historical ContextThe Welsh diminutive form Nest reflects the common Celtic...

Nevada is a rare American feminine given name borrowed directly from the western U.S. state. The state's name comes from the Spanish phrase sierra nevada, meaning "snow-covered mountain range," which the Spanish explorer...

Newt is a masculine given name of English origin, typically used as a short form of Newton. The name Newton itself derives from an English surname originally referring to a place name meaning "new town" in Old English. O...

Nick is a masculine given name, predominantly used in Dutch and English-speaking countries. It is most commonly encountered as a short form (hypocorism) of the name Nicholas, though it can also serve as a diminutive for...

Nimrod is a biblical figure whose name, of uncertain origin, likely derives from Akkadian or possibly means "rebel" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament, Nimrod is described as a renowned hunter and the great-grandson of Noah...

Noble is an English given name derived from the English surname Noble, which itself originated as a nickname meaning "noble, high-born". The name can also be given in direct reference to the English adjective noble, conv...

Norm is a masculine given name, most often a short form (hypocorism) of Norman. It originated in English-speaking countries and is used as a standalone given name, typically for males. The underlying Norman comes from an...

Nova is a feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning "new." It derives from the Latin word novus (new), and was first recorded as a personal name in the 19th century. The name likely gained modern popularity due to its...

Novella is an Italian feminine given name derived from the Latin novellus, a diminutive of novus, meaning "new, young, novel." The name thus carries connotations of freshness, youth, and originality.Historically, the nam...

Nyala is a feminine given name directly derived from the name of a type of African antelope, the lowland nyala (Tragelaphus angasii). The animal's name itself ultimately comes from the Bantu word nyálà. As a given name,...

Ocean is a given name derived directly from the English word ocean, referring to the vast body of salt water that covers most of Earth's surface. The word ultimately comes from Greek Ὠκεανός (Okeanos), the name of the gr...

Octave is the French masculine form of the Roman family name Octavius. The name Octavius derives from the Latin word octavus, meaning "eighth."Etymology and Historical ContextThe name Octavius originated as a Roman famil...

October is an English female given name derived from the name of the tenth month of the year. The month name itself comes from Latin octo meaning "eight", reflecting its original position as the eighth month in the early...

Ode is a Medieval English form of the name Odo, which itself is a variant of Otto. The root name Otto derives from Old Frankish aud or Old High German ot, meaning "wealth" or "fortune." The name Ode thus shares a common...

Oliva is a feminine given name of Late Latin origin, directly derived from the Latin word for "olive". The name is used primarily in Italian and Spanish contexts, reflecting the deep cultural and agricultural significanc...

Olive is a feminine given name taken directly from the English and French word for the olive tree, which is ultimately derived from Latin oliva. The tree has deep roots in the Mediterranean, particularly its oil, which h...

Omega is the name of the last letter in the Greek alphabet, representing the uppercase Ω and lowercase ω. Often seen as a symbol of completion, it is the twenty-fourth and final letter of the Greek alphabet. In the Greek...

Onyx is a unisex English given name derived directly from the word for the gemstone, a banded variety of chalcedony known for its striking black, red, or other colors. The name ultimately comes from the Ancient Greek ὄνυ...

Opal is a feminine given name directly derived from the English word for the iridescent gemstone. The name is particularly associated with the birthstone for October, making it a popular choice among those born in that m...

Pace is an English masculine given name derived from a surname. The surname Pace itself originated from the Middle English word pace, meaning "peace," ultimately from the same root as the modern English word "peace." It...

Page is a unisex given name of English origin. It originates as a surname that developed from Paige, an occupational surname for a servant or page—a young attendant to a knight or noble. Margaret Court, the "Pidget" nick...

Paisley is a given name that originated from a Scottish surname, which in turn comes from the name of a town near Glasgow. The town's name is thought to derive from Latin basilica "church". In industrial terms, the word...

Parker is an English unisex given name derived from an occupational surname of Old English origin. The surname referred to a "keeper of the park", from Old English pearrc (enclosure or park) and the agent suffix -er. Thu...

Pastor is a Spanish and Medieval Latin masculine given name, derived from a Late Latin word meaning "shepherd." This name has deep roots in Christian tradition, as the shepherd metaphor is central to both the Old and New...