Names Categorized "poets"

Charlotte is a French feminine given name, a diminutive form of Charles. It means "free man" or "petite" and dates back to at least the 14th century. The name was introduced to Britain in the 17th century and gained prom...

Charmaine is a feminine given name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of Charmian or the English word charm with the -aine suffix found in names like Lorraine and Germaine. It first appears in the 1924 play What Price...

Chrétien is a medieval French form of Christian. The name ultimately derives from the Latin Christianus, meaning "a Christian," itself stemming from Christos, the Greek translation of the Hebrew Mashiach (Messiah). Chrét...

Christabella is a feminine given name of English origin. It is a Latinate form of Christabel, a name that combines elements of Christina (from Christiana, the Latin feminine form of Christian) and the suffix bel, inspire...

Christopher is an English given name derived from the Late Greek name Χριστόφορος (Christophoros), meaning "bearing Christ." It combines Χριστός (Christos), meaning "anointed" or "Christ," with φέρω (phero), meaning "to...

Claribel is a feminine given name used primarily in English. It is a combination of Clara, meaning "clear, bright, famous" (from Latin clarus), and the common name suffix bel, derived from Latin bella "beautiful". The na...

Clarinda is a feminine given name of literary origin, first used by the English poet Edmund Spenser in his epic poem The Faerie Queene (1590). The name is a combination of Clara and the popular name suffix inda, which gi...

Clemens is a given name of Latin origin, used in German, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, and Medieval Latin contexts. It is the original Latin form of Clement, as well as the German, Dutch, and Scandinavian form of th...

Clémentine is the French feminine form of Clement, ultimately derived from the Latin Clemens, meaning "merciful, gentle." This elegant name has been used in France for centuries, reflecting the enduring popularity of its...

Clotilde is a female given name of French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish usage. It is the French form of Chrodechildis, the Latinized version of a Frankish name composed of the hruod element meaning "fame, glory" and...

EtymologyConceição is the Portuguese cognate of Concepción, meaning “conception.” It derives from the full Portuguese honorific title Maria da Conceição (“Mary of the Conception”), referring to the Immaculate Conception...

Constantia is a feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Late Latin name Constantius, which itself comes from Constans, meaning "constant, steadfast." The name ultimately traces back to the same root as Cons...

Corina is a Romanian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of Corinna, as well as a German variant. EtymologyThe name ultimately derives from the Greek name Κόριννα (Korinna), which comes from κόρη (kore), meaning "maiden." This...

Corinna is a feminine name with deep roots in Ancient Greek language and literature. It is the Latinized form of the Greek Κόριννα (Korinna), which derives from κόρη (kore), the Attic Greek word for "maiden." This etymol...

Cornelius is a Roman masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Latin element cornu meaning "horn". It gained widespread use in the ancient world and later saw adoption across various European language...

Dafydd is the Welsh form of David, a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved" or "uncle." The name David carries immense significance in biblical history, as it was borne by the second and greatest king of Israel, who rei...

Dante is a medieval short form of Italian Durante, which itself derives from the Late Latin name Durans, meaning "enduring." The name is almost synonymous with its most famous bearer, Dante Alighieri (c. 1265–1321), the...

David is a classic masculine name with enduring global appeal. Originating from the Hebrew name דָּוִד (Dawiḏ), it is derived from the Hebrew root דּוֹד (doḏ), meaning "beloved" or "uncle." The name is famously associate...

Dearbháil is a traditional Irish feminine given name, originating from the Old Irish Derbáil. It is a compound name formed from the prefix der meaning "daughter" and Fál, a legendary name for Ireland, giving it the meani...

Deirbhile is an Irish female given name derived from the Old Irish elements der, meaning "daughter," and fili, meaning "poet" (genitive filed), thus signifying "daughter of a poet". The name is deeply rooted in Gaelic tr...

Demetria is a feminine given name, the female form of Demetrius. It originates from Ancient Greek Δημητρία (Demetria), literally meaning "follower of Demeter" — the Greek goddess of agriculture and fertility. Etymology a...

Denice is a variant of Denise, the French feminine form of the name Denis. The name Denis ultimately derives from the ancient Greek name Dionysius, which means "follower of Dionysus," the Greek god of wine, fertility, an...

Derbiled is the Old Irish form of Deirbhile, a name meaning "daughter of a poet" from Old Irish der "daughter" and fili "poet". Etymology The name Deirbhile combines the elements der (daughter) an...

Derick is a variant of the name Derek, itself an English adaptation of the older name Dederick, which was a Low German form of Theodoric. The ultimate origin of Theodoric is the Gothic name *Þiudareiks, meaning "ruler of...

Dermot is the Anglicized form of the Irish name Diarmaid (which also appears as the variant Diarmuid). While similar-looking names such as Jeremiah or Jeremy are sometimes used as English equivalents, Dermot is etymologi...

Diann is a variant of Diane, the French form of Diana (from Latin dīvus/dīva, meaning "divine" or "goddess"). The root name Diana itself ultimately derives from the Indo-European root *dyew-, which is also the source of...

Diệu is a Vietnamese given name derived from Sino-Vietnamese vocabulary. It originates from the Chinese character 妙, meaning "mysterious, subtle, exquisite." While predominantly a feminine name, it can also be a masculi...

Dilys is a feminine given name of Welsh origin, derived from the Welsh word dilys meaning "genuine," "steadfast," "valid," or "true." It is a virtue name, similar in concept to English names like Patience or Faith. The n...

Diosdado is a Spanish given name meaning "God given," derived from the Latin name Deusdedit, which itself translates to "God has given." The name is a direct linguistic equivalent of the Greek name Theodore, as both conv...

EtymologyDollie is a feminine given name that originated as a variant of Dolly, which itself is a diminutive of Dorothy. Dorothy is the English form of Dorothea, from the Greek name Δωρόθεος (Dorotheos), composed of the...

Doris is a feminine given name derived from the Greek name Δωρίς (Doris), meaning "Dorian woman." The Dorians were one of the major ancient Greek tribes, known for settling the Peloponnese around the 12th century BC duri...

Dylan is a given name of Welsh origin, famously borne by poet Dylan Thomas and musician Bob Dylan. Its etymology is rooted in the Welsh prefix dy meaning "to, toward" and llanw meaning "tide, flow," though it is often in...

Eavan is an Irish feminine given name, an Anglicized form of Aoibheann. The name is derived from the Old Irish Oébfinn or Aíbinn, which combines oíb meaning "beauty, appearance, form" with finn meaning "white, blessed."...

Edgar is a masculine given name with roots in Old English, originating from the elements ead meaning "wealth, fortune" and gar meaning "spear". The name thus carries connotations of prosperity and martial prowess. It was...

Edith is a feminine given name derived from the Old English name Eadgyð, composed of the elements ead ("wealth, fortune") and guð ("battle"). It is in common usage in English, German, Danish, Dutch, Norwegian, and Swedis...

Edmund is a masculine given name of English, German, and Polish usage. It is derived from the Old English elements ead meaning "wealth, fortune" and mund meaning "protection", thus giving the name the meaning "rich prote...

Edna is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "pleasure, delight". It is derived from the Hebrew root ʿaḏan meaning "to delight" and is etymologically related to the name Eden. Religious and Historical Context...

Etymology and OriginEdward is an English masculine name derived from the Old English elements ead "wealth, fortune" and weard "guard", giving the meaning "rich guard". The name was borne by several Anglo-Saxon kings, inc...

Edythe is a variant of the name Edith, primarily used in English-speaking countries. The name Edith itself is derived from the Old English name Eadgyð, which combines the elements ead (meaning "wealth, fortune") and guð...

Egilhard is an old Germanic name composed of the elements agil meaning "edge, blade" and hart meaning "hard, firm, brave, hardy". The name thus originally denoted a warrior with a sharp and sturdy blade, reflecting the m...

Eirwyn is a masculine given name of Welsh origin. It is the masculine form of Eirwen, a modern feminine name created in the early 20th century.EtymologyThe name derives from the Welsh elements eira "snow" and gwen "white...

Eliot is an English given name and surname, originating as a variant of Elliott. Ultimately derived from a diminutive of Elias (the Greek New Testament form of Elijah), the name has both Scottish and Breton roots. The Sc...

Eloise is an English female given name derived from the Old French name Héloïse. Etymologically, it traces back to the Germanic name Helewidis, composed of the elements

Elvia is an Italian and Spanish feminine given name, derived as a feminine form of Helvius. The name ultimately traces back to the Latin helvus, meaning "honey-yellow" or "blond," or possibly to the name of the Helvii, a...

Elvio is the Italian and Spanish form of Helvius, an ancient Roman cognomen. The name Helvius is believed to derive from Latin helvus meaning "honey-yellow" or "blond", or alternatively from the name of the Helvii, a Cel...

Elysia is a modern feminine given name derived from Elysium, the name of the realm of the afterlife in Greek and Roman mythology. In classical literature, Elysium (also called the Elysian Fields) was a paradise reserved...

Emily is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from the Roman family name Aemilius, making it the feminine form of Emil. The name ultimately comes from the Latin word aemulus, meaning "rival" or "striving to e...

Emmeline is a feminine given name of French origin, introduced to England by the Normans. It derives from the Old French Emeline, a diminutive of Germanic names beginning with the element amal, which means "unceasing, vi...

Emre is a popular Turkish male given name meaning "friend, brother" (often rendered as "lover" or "friend") in Turkish. It is also used as a surname in Turkey. The name holds significant cultural weight due to its associ...

Enheduanna (Sumerian: 𒂗𒃶𒌌𒀭𒈾 Enḫéduanna, fl. c. 2300 BC) is a name derived from the Sumerian phrase En-hedu-anna, consisting of 𒂗 (en) meaning 'lady' or 'high priestess', hedu meaning 'ornament', and the name of the sky g...

Erik is a masculine given name used across numerous European languages, including Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Norwegian, Slovak, Slovene, Spanish, and Swedish. It is the...

Estela is the Portuguese and Spanish form of Estelle. It is a feminine given name used primarily in Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking countries. The name ultimately derives from the Latin word stella, meaning “star.” This...

Estienne is a Medieval French form of Stephen, originating from the Greek name Στέφανος (Stephanos), meaning "crown" or "wreath". This name gained widespread popularity due to Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, a...

Etelvina is a feminine given name used in Spanish and Portuguese, representing the feminine form of Adalwin. The name is rooted in Germanic origins, ultimately tracing back to the Old English element æðele meaning "noble...

Ethelinda is an English form of the Germanic name Adallinda. The name was very rare in medieval times, but it was revived in the early 19th century. It is composed of the Germanic elements adal meaning "noble" and lind m...

EtymologyEusebia is the Spanish feminine form of Eusebius, which itself derives from the ancient Greek name Eusebios. The Greek name is composed of the elements eu meaning "good" and sebo meaning "to worship, to honour,"...

Evangelina is a Latinate form of Evangeline, used primarily in English and Spanish. Both names derive from the Latin evangelium ("gospel"), which in turn comes from Greek "good news", composed of the elements εὖ meaning...

Evanthia is a modern Greek feminine given name, derived from the ancient Greek name Εὐανθία (Euanthia), a variant of Euanthe. The name's root elements, the Greek eu meaning "good" and anthos meaning "flower," combine to...

Evaristo is the Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of Evaristus, a name of Greek origin. It derives from the Greek name Euaristos, meaning "well pleasing," composed of eu meaning "good, well" and arestos meaning "plea...

Evgeny is alternate transcription of Russian Евгений (see Yevgeniy), itself a form of Eugene. The name ultimately derives from the Greek Εὐγένιος (Eugenios), which is composed of the elements εὖ (eu) meaning "good" and γ...