Names Categorized "Quakers"

EtymologyThe name Abraham originates from the Hebrew אַבְרָהָם (ʾAvraham). Its meaning is traditionally interpreted as "father of many" or "father of a multitude," derived from a contraction of Abram (meaning "exalted fa...

Ambrose is an English masculine given name derived from the Late Latin Ambrosius, which itself comes from the Greek Ἀμβρόσιος (Ambrosios), meaning "immortal". The name is closely associated with Saint Ambrose, the 4th-ce...

Amelia is a feminine given name used in English, Italian, Polish, Spanish, and other languages. It is a variant of Amalia, which itself derives from the Germanic element amal, meaning “vigorous, active, work.” However, A...

Arthur is a masculine given name of uncertain etymology. Its popularity derives from it being the name of the legendary hero King Arthur. The name is used across many European languages, including Danish, Dutch, English,...

Barclay is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from a Scottish surname that itself originated from the English place name Berkeley. The place name Berkeley comes from Old English beorc meaning "birch" and l...

Bathsheba is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "daughter of the oath" from the elements baṯ ("daughter") and shavaʿ ("oath"). In the Old Testament, she is a central figure whose story is primarily told in 2...

Bayard is a masculine given name of French origin, derived from Old French baiart meaning "bay coloured," referring to a reddish-brown coat color often for horses. Etymology and Legend The name is most famously associate...

Caleb is a masculine given name with deep biblical roots, originating from the Hebrew כָּלֵב (Kālēḇ). Its meaning is most closely associated with the Hebrew word כֶּלֶב (kelev), meaning "dog" — an animal that, in ancient...

Carrie is a female given name predominantly used in English-speaking countries, primarily functioning as a diminutive of Caroline or Carolyn. Its roots trace back through Caroline to the Latin Carolus, a form of the Germ...

Caspar is a masculine given name of Jasper lineage, traditionally assigned to one of the Three Magi (the Wise Men or Three Kings) who, according to Christian scripture, brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to t...

Clive is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from an English surname that comes from Old English clif, meaning “cliff.” Historically, the surname was a toponymic name for someone who lived near a cliff or s...

Connor is the most common spelling of the anglicized form of Conor, itself derived from the Old Irish name Conchobar. The variant spelling 'Connor' originally arose as the typical anglicization of the surname derived fro...

Constantine 1, commonly known as Constantine the Great, was a Roman emperor who reigned from 306 to 337 AD. His full name was Flavius Valerius Constantinus, and he is celebrated for being the first Roman emperor to conve...

Cuthbert is a masculine given name of Old English origin, derived from the elements cuþ "known, familiar" and beorht "bright", thus meaning "brightly known" or "famous and bright". The name was borne by one of the most s...

Damon is a masculine given name of Greek origin, deriving from the Greek name Δάμων (Damōn), which itself comes from the verb δαμάζω (damazo) meaning "to tame, subdue, conquer." The name carries connotations of strength...

Darina is an anglicized form of the Irish name Dáirine. It is a feminine given name primarily used in Irish-speaking and Irish-descended communities.EtymologyDarina derives directly from Dáirine, which is itself possibly...

Etymology and History Declan is the anglicized form of the Irish name Deaglán (also spelled Déaglán), which derives from the Old Irish Declán. The name's meaning is uncertain, though interpretations include "man of praye...

Dorcas is the Greek translation of the Aramaic name Tabitha, meaning "gazelle". The name appears in the New Testament (see Acts 9:36), where Dorcas (or Tabitha) is a disciple known for her charitable works and her resurr...

Etymology and OriginDrusilla is a feminine diminutive of the Roman family name Drusus. The Roman cognomen Drusus is believed to have come from the Greek word drosos (δρόσος), meaning "dew." Alternatively, tradition holds...

Edmond is the French and Albanian form of Edmund. The name derives from the Old English elements ead "wealth, fortune" and mund "protection", thus carrying the meaning of "rich protection."Etymology and HistoryLike its r...

Edwin is a masculine given name of Old English origin, meaning "rich friend" — derived from the elements ead "wealth, fortune" and wine "friend". This etymological sense has been carried through its linguistic relatives,...

Elfrida is a female given name, the variant of Elfreda. Both names are modern revivals of the Old English name Ælfþryð, which is composed of the elements ælf "elf" and þryþ "strength", giving it the meaning "elf strength...

Elias is the Hellenized form of the name Elijah, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Eliyyahu, meaning "my God is Yahweh." It is used in several languages including English, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish,...

Elton is a masculine given name and surname of English origin. As a given name, it is used in English-speaking countries, as well as in Albanian, Portuguese, and Swedish contexts. The name derives from an English surname...

Emilie is a feminine given name commonly used in Czech, Danish, German, Norwegian, and Swedish, serving as the local form of Emily. The name ultimately derives from the Latin Aemilius, a Roman family name possibly meanin...

Enid is a feminine given name of Welsh and Arthurian origins, likely derived from Middle Welsh eneit, meaning “soul, spirit, life.” The name is thought to come from the Proto-Celtic root *ana-ti̯o- (related to Gaulish an...

Esther is a feminine given name with a rich biblical and cultural history. The name is of uncertain etymology, possibly derived from the Persian word setareh meaning "star," or alternatively from the name of the ancient...

EtymologyEvalyn is a variant spelling of Evelyn, ultimately derived from the Norman French name Aveline. Aveline itself is a diminutive of the Germanic name Ava, which may mean 'desired' or 'life'. The surname Evelyn eme...

Florence is a feminine given name of both English and French origin, derived from the Latin Florentius or its feminine counterpart Florentia, which themselves come from the word florens, meaning “prosperous, flourishing....

Fritz is a common German masculine name, originally a diminutive of Friedrich, the German form of Frederick. Over time, it has also been used as a diminutive for other names like Fridolin and, less commonly, Francis. The...

Geoffrey is a masculine given name used primarily in English and French, derived from the Norman French form of a Frankish name. The name's second element comes from the Old German fridu “peace,” while the first element...

Gerrard is an English variant of the name Gerard, a masculine given name with deep Germanic roots.EtymologyGerrard shares its origin with Gerard, deriving from the Old German elements ger meaning "spear" and hart meaning...

Gordon is a masculine given name in the English language, most common in English and Scottish usage. The name originated as a transferred use of the Scottish surname Gordon, which in turn derives from a place name in Ber...

Hannah is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name חַנָּה (Ḥanna), which comes from the root חנן (ḥanan) meaning "to be gracious," ultimately translating to "favour" or "grace." The name is pr...

Haven is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from the vocabulary word for a safe place or harbor, ultimately from Old English hæfen. It is used primarily for girls in the United States. Etymology The name Ha...

Herbert is a masculine given name with deep Germanic roots, common in English, German, Dutch, French, Czech, and Swedish speaking regions. It originates from the Old German elements heri ("army") and beraht ("bright"), t...

Hester is a given name used in Dutch, English, and Latin Biblical contexts. It is the Latin form of the name Esther. The name has been in use in England since the Protestant Reformation, when many names from the Bible, p...

Humphrey is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from the Old German elements hun meaning "bear cub" and fridu meaning "peace". The Normans introduced this name to England, where it gradually replaced the Ol...

Isabel is a female given name of Spanish origin, derived as a medieval form of Elizabeth. It arose in the Occitan region of France during the 12th century and quickly spread throughout Spain, Portugal, and France, becomi...

Israel is a masculine given name derived from the Hebrew Yisraʾel (יִשְׂרָאֵל), meaning 'God contends', from the roots sara ('to contend, to fight') and ʾel ('God').Etymology and Biblical OriginThe name originates from t...

Jan is a masculine given name used in numerous European languages, including Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, German, Norwegian, Polish, Slovene, and Sorbian. It is a form of Johannes, which in turn derives from the Greek...

Jemima is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, recorded in the Old Testament as the oldest of the three daughters of Job (Job 42:14). Traditionally said to mean "dove", it may actually be related to Hebrew yomam, mean...

Jessamyn is a feminine given name in English, originating as a variant of Jessamine. Jessamine itself is a variant spelling of the word jasmine, referring to a climbing plant with fragrant flowers used in perfumery. The...

Jo is a short form (hypocorism) of several longer names beginning with the syllable Jo, such as Joan 1, Joanna, Josephine, and also Johannes or Josef. This gives the name a dual-gender nature: in English, Jo is primarily...

Jocelyn is a unisex given name of Germanic origin, used in English and French. It derives from a Frankish masculine name, variously recorded as Gautselin, Gauzlin, and many other spellings. The name combines the Germanic...

Judi is a feminine given name used in English-speaking countries, primarily functioning as a diminutive of Judith.Etymology and HistoryJudith derives from the Hebrew name Yehudit (יְהוּדִית), meaning "Jewish woman" or "w...

EtymologyKatherine is a feminine given name of Greek origin. It derives from the Greek name Αἰκατερίνη (Aikaterine), whose etymology is debated. Possible origins include an earlier Greek name Ἑκατερινη (Hekaterine) from...

Kenneth is a masculine given name of Gaelic origin, widely used in English, Scottish, Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish contexts. The name is an Anglicized form of two distinct Gaelic personal names: Coinneach (modern Scott...

Levi is a male given name of Hebrew origin, meaning possibly "joined, attached" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament, Levi was the third son of Jacob and Leah, and the ancestor of the Israelite tribe of Levi, known as the Lev...

Etymology and OriginLewis is an English masculine given name that originated as a medieval anglicized form of Louis, itself derived from the Old Frankish name Chlodowig, meaning "famous warrior." Other orthographic varia...

EtymologyLillian is a feminine given name of English origin, likely derived as a diminutive of Elizabeth, whose Hebrew root means "my God is an oath." Alternatively, it may be elaborated from Lily, coming from the Latin...

Lucretia is a feminine given name derived from the Roman family name Lucretius, which itself may come from Latin lucrum meaning "profit, wealth." The name is inextricably linked to the legendary Roman noblewoman Lucretia...

Malachy is an Anglicized form of either Máel Sechnaill or Máel Máedóc, with its spelling influenced by the biblical name Malachi. The name derives from Irish elements meaning "disciple of Sechnaill" or "disciple of Máedó...

Margery is a medieval English form of Margaret, derived ultimately from the Greek word margarites, meaning "pearl." This name was particularly common in England from the 13th to the 15th centuries, serving as a vernacula...

Marion 1 is given name primarily used for girls, derived from a medieval French diminutive of Marie. It functions as a feminine name in English, French, German, and Dutch contexts, though historically it also saw occasio...

Etymology and Historical RootsMarjorie is a medieval English variant of Margery, which itself is a medieval form of Margaret. The name Margaret derives from the Greek word margarites, meaning "pearl." The spelling of Mar...

Milton is an English given name derived from an English surname, which itself originates from a place name meaning "mill town" in Old English. The name combines the Old English elements mylen (mill) and tūn (enclosure, s...

Molly is a medieval diminutive of Mary, now often used independently. It developed from earlier forms such as Malle and Molle, which were common pet names for Mary in the Middle Ages. The substitution of 'r' for 'l' was...

Moses is a masculine given name derived from the Hebrew name Moshe, which itself most likely comes from an Egyptian root mes meaning "son". The biblical folk etymology in the Book of Exodus (2:10) connects the name to th...

Muriel is a feminine given name of Goidelic origin, primarily used in English, French, Irish, and Scottish contexts. It is an Anglicized form of the Irish Muirgel and Scottish Muireall, both deriving from elements meanin...