Names Categorized "Arthurian legend"

Medrod is the Welsh form of the name Mordred, famously known from the Arthurian cycle of legends. The name derives from the Medraut variant in early Welsh sources, which in turn likely originates from the Latin moderatus...

Meliora is a Latin-derived feminine first name carrying the optimistic meaning of "better" or "ever better." The name stems directly from the Latin adjective melior, which means "better," and its neuter plural form melio...

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...

Modred is a variant spelling of Mordred, a name deeply rooted in Arthurian legend. Derived from Welsh Medraut, possibly from Latin moderatus meaning “controlled, moderated,” the name appears in early Welsh sources—such a...

EtymologyMordred is a name of Welsh origin, derived from the name Medraut, which itself may come from the Latin moderatus, meaning "controlled" or "moderated." Variations of the name include Medrod and Modred.Historical...

Morgaine is a variant of Morgan, derived from a French form of the name. In Arthurian legend, Morgaine is an alternative spelling for Morgan le Fay, the legendary sorceress and half-sister of King Arthur. The name is mos...

Morgan 2 is a feminine given name rooted in the Arthurian Cycle, representing a modern form of the name Morgen. It was introduced by Geoffrey of Monmouth in the 12th century for the famous sorceress Morgan le Fay, a char...

Morgen is an earlier form of Morgan (2), traditionally associated with the Arthurian Cycle as the name of the sorceress Morgan le Fay. The name was first recorded by Geoffrey of Monmouth in the 12th century in his works,...

Nimue is a mysterious sorceress from Arthurian legend, most famous for being the Lady of the Lake who entangles the wizard Merlin with love and traps him with magic. Her name, of uncertain etymology, has been recorded in...

Etymology and MeaningOlwen is a feminine name of Welsh origin, derived from the elements ol meaning "footprint, track" and gwen meaning "white, blessed," thus forming the meaning "white footprint." The name is closely as...

Owain is a Welsh name of ancient origin, borne by several important figures in British history and Arthurian legend. In Old Welsh it was written as Ougein, Eugein, or Iguein, among other spellings, and in Middle Welsh as...