Names Categorized "marathoners"

Adriana is a feminine form of Adrian, used across numerous languages including Bulgarian, Czech, Dutch, English, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, and Spanish. The name ultimately derives from the Roman cogn...

Ákos is a Hungarian masculine given name with ancient roots, possibly of Turkic origin meaning "white falcon." The name is historically associated with the Ákos (clan), a prominent medieval Hungarian clan that played a s...

Alberico is the Italian form of Alberich, derived from the Old German elements alb 'elf' and rih 'ruler, king'.Historical BearersThe name Alberico was borne by two Lombard dukes of Spoleto in the 10th century, as well as...

Albin is a masculine given name used primarily in English, French, Polish, Slovene, and Swedish. It is derived from the Roman cognomen Albinus, which itself traces back to the Latin albus meaning "white" or "bright." As...

Allison is a feminine given name of English origin. From the middle of the 20th century, it has primarily been used as a variant of the feminine name Alison. However, prior to that, it was used as an uncommon masculine n...

Amane is a Basque feminine name derived from the Basque word ama meaning "mother". It was coined by the Basque writer and nationalist Sabino Arana as the Basque equivalent of the rare Spanish devotional name Maternidad,...

Amos is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew word ʿamas meaning "load" or "burden." This etymology reflects the prophetic role of the biblical figure who bore the weight of divine messages. In...

Augustus is a masculine given name of Latin origin, meaning "exalted, venerable" — derived from the Latin augeo "to increase". The name was originally a title bestowed upon Octavian, the founder of the Roman Empire, by t...

Bai (白, 百, 柏) is a unisex Chinese unisex name with multiple meanings depending on the character used. The most common form is 白 (bái), meaning "white, pure." Another character, 百 (bǎi), signifies "one hundred, many,...

Benson is an English masculine given name that originated as a surname. It means "son of Benedict."Etymology and HistoryBenson is a patronymic surname derived from the Middle English name Benedict. The surname emerged in...

Etymology and OriginsBrigid (also spelled Brigit) is a name of deep mythological and religious significance in Irish culture. It is an Irish variant of Brighid (derived from Old Irish Brigit, from old Celtic *Brigantī me...

Carla is a feminine given name used widely across linguistic and cultural boundaries. It serves as the feminine form of Carlo, Carlos, or Carl—masculine names are ultimately derived from Charles. Its popularity spans mul...

Conner is a masculine given name, primarily used in English-speaking countries. It is a variant of Conor, which itself is an Anglicized form of the Old Irish name Conchobar (or the modern Irish Conchúr). Etymology The na...

Constantina is a feminine given name with roots in Late Latin, ultimately derived from the male name Constantine (Latin: Constantinus), which itself comes from the name Constans, meaning "constant, steadfast." Hence, Con...

Dara is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Dáire. The original name Dáire derives from an Irish word meaning "fruitful, fertile". This name appears prominently in Irish mythology, especially in the Ulster Cycle, where...

Deena is a feminine given name with multiple possible origins and influences. It can be considered a variant of Deanna, which itself is either a variant of Diana or a feminine form of Dean. The name Deena may also functi...

Dillon is a given name derived from the spelling of the surname Dillon, but it is primarily used as a variant of the Welsh name Dylan. Although the surname Dillon has an unrelated origin, the given name Dillon is conside...

Dion is a masculine given name with roots in Ancient Greek and English usage. It is derived from the Greek element Διός (Dios), meaning "of Zeus", linking the name directly to the king of the gods in Greek mythology. The...

Dipali (दिपाली) is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, primarily used in India among the Hindi- and Marathi-speaking communities. The name is derived from the Sanskrit compound dīpālī (दिपाली), meaning “row of lamp...

Edit is a feminine given name used in Hungarian and Swedish, derived from Edith. Edith itself comes from the Old English name Eadgyð, composed of the elements ead meaning "wealth, fortune" and guð meaning "battle". Origi...

Ekaterina is a Bulgarian and Macedonian form of Katherine, and an alternate transcription of Russian Екатерина (see Yekaterina). The name has deep roots in Eastern European and Slavic culture, while ultimately tracing ba...

EtymologyElisabetta is the Italian form of Elizabeth, which derives from the Greek Elisabet, itself from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning "my God is an oath." The name is composed of the elements ʾel (God) and shavaʿ (o...

Eliud is a name found in the New Testament, notably in the Gospel of Matthew (1:14-15), where he is listed as an ancestor of Jesus. The name derives from a Greek adaptation of a Hebrew name meaning "God is grandeur" or "...

Elov is a masculine given name of Swedish origin, functioning as a variant form of Elof. Both names ultimately derive from the Old Norse name Eileifr, which is composed of the elements ei (ever, always) and leif (inherit...

Emelie is a Swedish feminine given name, serving as a variant of Emilie and ultimately derived from the Roman family name Aemilius (see Emily).EtymologyThe name originates from the Latin Aemilius, a Roman clan name possi...

Emmanuel is a masculine given name that originates from the Hebrew name עִמָּנוּאֵל (ʿImmanuʾel), meaning "God is with us". This name is composed of the elements עִם (ʿim) meaning "with" and אֵל (ʾel) meaning "God". It a...

Eoin (pronounced [oːnʲ]) is a masculine given name of Irish origin. It is the Irish-language form of John, derived from the Latin Iohannes, which itself comes from the Greek Ioannes and ultimately from the Hebrew Yochana...

Erick is a variant of the name Eric, which itself derives from the Old Norse name Eiríkr. The name's meaning is typically interpreted as "ever ruler" or "sole ruler," from the elements ei ("ever, always" or "one, alone")...

Ernő is a Hungarian masculine given name, functioning as the Hungarian form of Ernest, itself ultimately derived from the Old High German element ernust meaning "serious, earnest." Though Hungary is not of Germanic langu...

Essie is a feminine given name and nickname, primarily used in English-speaking countries. It originated as a diminutive of Estelle or Esther, but over time it has been used as a standalone name and as a short form for v...

Fatuma is a Swahili and East African form of Fatima, the name of the Prophet Muhammad's daughter. It is widely used across the region, particularly in countries such as Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Somalia, where Swahi...

Ferenc is a Hungarian given name, the equivalent of Francis in English. It derives from the Late Latin name Franciscus, meaning "Frenchman," which traces its roots to the Germanic tribe of the Franks, named after a type...

Franjo is a Croatian and Serbian masculine given name, serving as the local form of Francis. The name ultimately derives from the Late Latin Franciscus, meaning "Frenchman," which itself comes from the Germanic tribe of...

Gabriel is a masculine given name derived from the Hebrew name Gavri'el (גַבְרִיאֵל), meaning "God is my strong man" or "God is my hero." The name combines the elements gever ("strong man, hero") and ʾel ("God"). It is u...

Germán is a Spanish male given name, corresponding to Germanus in Latin and related to French Germain and Portuguese Germano. It is ultimately derived from the Roman cognomen Germanus, meaning "brother" in Latin. Etymolo...

Grete (also spelled Grethe) is a feminine given name used primarily in Danish, German, and Norwegian cultures. It originated as a short form of Margaret, itself derived from the Greek word margarites (μαργαρίτης), meanin...

Grzegorz (Polish pronunciation: [ˈɡʐɛɡɔʐ]) is the Polish form of Gregory, and has been a common masculine given name in Poland for centuries. Ultimately derived from the Late Greek name Γρηγόριος (Gregorios), meaning “wa...

Gülnur is a feminine given name of Turkic origin, popular in modern Turkey and among Turkic-speaking communities worldwide. Combining the Persian-derived element gül (gol), meaning “flower” or “rose,” with the Arabic nur...

Hayden is an English given name derived from a surname, which itself originated from place names in England. The surname Hayden has two possible etymologies: it may come from Old English heg ("hay") combined with denu ("...

Hendrick is a Dutch variant of Hendrik, which itself is a cognate of the Germanic name Henry. The name traces its ultimate roots to the Old German elements heim “home” and rih “ruler,” giving the meaning “home ruler.” Hi...

Hiroko is a common feminine Japanese given name, combining elements that reflect positive virtues and familial hopes. Typically written with the suffix ko (子), meaning "child," the first character or prefix hiro can tak...

Ingrid is a feminine given name derived from the Old Norse name Ingríðr, meaning "Ing is beautiful." It combines the name of the Germanic god Ing with the element fríðr (meaning "beautiful" or "beloved"). The name is wid...

Irina is a feminine given name used in several languages, including Russian, Bulgarian, Romanian, Georgian, Finnish, Estonian, and Macedonian. It is the form of Irene in these languages, ultimately deriving from the Gree...

Jacky is a French diminutive of Jacques, the French form of James. Etymology and HistoryJacques derives from the Latin Iacobus, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Yaʿaqov (Jacob). In the New Testament, James was the...

János is the Hungarian form of John. The name John ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious."EtymologyJános traces back through Latin Iohannes and Greek Ioannes to the Hebrew Yochanan...

Jaouad is a variant transcription of the Arabic name Jawad, chiefly used in North Africa. The name derives from the Arabic root j-w-d, which conveys notions of generosity, excellence, and magnanimity.Etymologically, Jawa...

Jesper is a Scandinavian given name, predominantly used in Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish. It is the Danish form of Jasper, ultimately derived from the Latin Gaspar, which itself comes from the Biblical Hebrew word גִּזְ...

Jez is an English diminutive of Jeremy, itself a medieval vernacular form of the Hebrew name Jeremiah. The root name Jeremiah comes from the Hebrew יִרְמְיָהוּ (Yirmeyahu), meaning "Yahweh will exalt," combining the elem...

Joan is the medieval English form of Johanne, an Old French version of Iohanna, which ultimately derives from the Joanna. The name is a feminine form of John, tracing back through Latin and Greek to the Hebrew Yahweh (th...

Joasia is a Polish diminutive of the given name Joanna, itself the Polish and English form of Latin Iohanna, derived from Greek Ἰωάννα (Ioanna), the feminine counterpart of Ioannes (see John). In the English New Testamen...

Judit is a feminine given name used in several languages, including Danish, German, Hungarian, Norwegian, Spanish, and Swedish. It is a form of Judith, derived from the Hebrew name יְהוּדִית (Yehuḏiṯ), meaning "Jewish wo...

Juma is a masculine given name and surname of Arabic origin, meaning "Friday" or "week" in Arabic. In Islamic culture, Friday (Yawm al-Jumu‘ah) is the holiest day of the week, a day of congregational prayer and co...

Junko is a common Japanese feminine given name. Its meaning depends on the kanji characters used to write it. Common meanings from kanji combinations include "pure child" (純子) with jun meaning "pure" and ko meaning "ch...

Kasey is a unisex given name primarily used in English-speaking countries, functioning as a variant spelling of the more common Casey. This spelling, along with others such as Kacey, Kacie, Kayce, and Kaycee, arose as an...

Katalin is the Hungarian and Basque form of the name Katherine, a name with a rich and debated etymology. Ultimately derived from the Greek Aikaterine, theories trace it to the goddess Hecate, the Greek word for 'torture...

Katrin is a feminine given name, used as a German, Swedish, and Estonian short form of Katherine. The name Katherine has a complex etymology, possibly deriving from the Greek Aikaterine, which may itself be related to th...

Kayoko is a feminine Japanese given name composed of distinct kanji characters that together create a range of beautiful meanings. The name typically combines three elements: 加 (ka) meaning "add, increase" or 佳 (ka) me...

Kelvin is a masculine given name of Scottish origin, derived from the name of the River Kelvin in Scotland. The river's name is thought to come from a Gaelic or Celtic phrase meaning "narrow water". While the river itsel...

Khalid (also spelled Khaled; Arabic: خالد) is a common Arabic masculine given name meaning "eternal" or "immortal" in Arabic. The name is derived from the Arabic root khalada, meaning "to last forever" or "to be immortal...

Kilian is a given name used across several European languages. It is the German and Spanish form of Cillian, as well as an Irish and French variant. The name ultimately derives from the Old Irish word cell meaning "churc...