More Anglish Given Names

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This contains many names from outside of Old English, that were brought into Old English, and evolved down into Modern/New English. See the rest of the names in Anglish Given Names.


Greek & Latin Names[edit]

This list takes names from Ancient Greek and Latin that are currently not attested in Old English (such as ‘Theodorus’), and molds them down into Modern/New English as if they were (result: ‘Thedder’).

English Anglish Kind Forebear Kin Background
Aderen Aderen Hadriānus Adrian, Hadrian
Akle Akel Achillēs, Ἀχιλλεύς (Akhilleús) Achilles Borne by a Greek hero in the tale of the Trojan War.
Alxender Alxender Alexander, Ἀλέξανδρος (Aléxandros) Alex, Alexander, Alistair, Lex, Sasha Said as: Awksender. Borne by Greek hero of legend, Alexander the Great (356BC–323BC). Also borne by American Founding Father, Alexander Hamilton (about 1756–1804).
Anstasy Anstasy Anastasia, Ἀναστασία (Anastasía) Anastasia, Stacy Borne by the Christen hallow.
Appy Appy Appius ♂, Appia ♀ Appio Rhymes with: ‘happy’.
Artery Artery Artorius Artorius Can also be spelled: Ateris. Borne by Roomanish hartow Lucius Artorius Castus. Not tied to the word for an edder, which comes from French.
Asey Asey Ā̆sia, Ᾰ̓σῐ́ᾱ (Asíā) Asia Rhymes with: ‘crazy’. Found in OE. Borne by the continent.
Ayax Ageax Aiāx, Αἴας (Aiāx) Ajax Borne by a Greek hero in the tale of the Trojan War.
Beatrix Beatrix Beātrīx Beatrice, Beatrix Said with a short E. From a Leeden word meaning: blessing.
Bendict Bendict Benedīctus Benedict, Bennett, Benito, Benoit From the Leeden word ‘benedīcō’, meaning: well-said. Borne by the Christen hallow.
Cal Cal Caelus Caelus Borne by the Roomanish god of the heavens. See also: Ouren.
Carel Carel Carolus ♂, Carola ♀ Carl, Carol, Caroline, Charlotte, Charles See also: Churl.
Cathren Caþren Catharīna, Αἰκατερίνη (Aikaterínē) Catherine, Catrina, Karen, Kat, Trina Borne by the Christen hallow, as well as Russian coasern, Catherine II (1729–1796).
Clepter Clepter Cleopatra, Κλεοπάτρα (Kleopátra) Cleopater, Cleopatra A compound of ‘kléos’ (glory) and ‘patḗr’ (father), meaning: glory to your father. Borne by the last queen of Egypt, Cleopatra VII (69BC–30BC).
Cloddy Cloddy Claudius ♂, Claudia ♀ Claude Borne by a Roomanish coaser.
Confouchy Confucy Cōnfūcius, 孔夫子 (Kǒng Fūzǐ) Confucius Borne by a Chinese philosopher in the 500s and 400s, both BC, of whom Confucianism was named after. Rhymes with: 'duchy'.
Constenten Constenten Cōnstantīnus, Κωνστᾰντῖνος (Kōnstantînos) Constantine, Constance, Connie Borne by the Roomanish coaser, Constantine I (272–337).
Culver Culfer Columbra, Columbula, Kόλυμβος (Κólumbos) Calum, Colm, Colombia, Columbus, Columbia From a Greek word meaning: a dove. Borne by Italian wayfinder, Christopher Columbus (1451–1506).
Deachom Deaceom Decimus ♂, Decima ♀ - Kin with the number ‘ten’.
Denizzy Denisy Dionȳsius, Διονύσιος (Dionúsios) Dennis, Dionysius, Dwight Borne by the Christen hallow.
Domnix Domnix Dominicus Dominic, Dominick, Domingo Borne by the Christen hallow.
Eyny Egeny Eugenius, Εὐγένιος (Eugénios) Eugene, Gene, Yevgeny Can also be spelled: Eynis (Anglish Spelling: Egenis). Meaning: well-born.
Falenten Falenten Valentinus Valentine Borne by the Christen hallow, who gave rise to the holiday of love.
Fen Fen Venus Venus Borne by the Roomanish gidden of love, and by the tungle.
Fenix Fenix phoenīx, φοῖνιξ (phoînix) Phoenix From the word for the rowny firebird. Said with a short E.
Fernick Fernick Veronīca, Βερενίκη (Bereníkē) Bernice, Veronica
Fettory Fettory Victōria Victoria, Victory Also can be found as the werely name ‘Fettor’. From the Leeden word ‘victōria’, meaning: to win. Borne by the British Queen, Victoria (1819–1901).
Fildolvy Fildolfy Philadelphīa, Φιλαδέλφεια (Philadélpheia) Philadelphia, Philly From a Greek saying meaning: brotherly love. Most often named after the American town of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Finchenty Fincenty Vincentius Vince, Vincent, Vinny From the Leeden word ‘vincēns’, meaning: to overcome. Borne by some hallows, and Dutch painter, Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890).
Fosfor Fosfor Phōsphorus, Φωσφόρος (Phōsphóros) Phosphorus Can also be spelled: Fosforse. Borne by the devil himself. Originally meaning ‘light-bringer’. See also: Louchiver.
Franchish Francisc Franciscus Francis, Francisco, Frank, Franz From a lastname for someone from France. Borne by the Christen hallow, as well as the wielding pope (1936 onwards). See also: Frank.
Gay Gay Gāius ♂, Gāia ♀ Gaia From the Leeden shape of the Greek word for the Earth and the gidden thereof. Not tied to the word ‘gay’, which comes from the Normans.
Glorry Glorry Glōria Gloria
Gnea Gnea Gnæus ♂, Gnæa ♀ - From the Leeden word ‘naevus’, meaning: birthmark.
Goddy Goddy Gaudia Joy From a Leeden word meaning: glee.
Goulem Gullem Gulielmus Guillaume, William See also: Willem.
Grassy Grassy Grātia Grace A puritanical Christen name. From a Leeden word meaning: kindness. Not tied to the inborn word, but would likely merge with it.
Grayery Gragery Grēgorius, Γρηγόριος (Grēgórios) Greg, Gregory Borne by the Christen hallow.
Harmny Harmny harmonia, ἁρμονία (harmonía) Harmony From a Greek word meaning: heartful.
Herkle Herkel Herculēs, Ἡρακλῆς (Hēraklês) Hercules, Heracles Can also be spelled: Herkles (Anglish Spelling: Herkels). Borne by the Greek hero of legend.
Hilary Hilary Hilarius ♂, Hilaria ♀ Hillary Werely spelling can also be: Hilaris. From the Leeden word ‘hilaris’, meaning: cheerful.
Hirnon Hirnon Hierōnymus, Ἱερώνυμος (Hierṓnumos) Jerome Borne by the Christen hallow.
Honry Honry Honorius ♂, Honoria ♀ Honor, Honour Werely spelling can also be: Honris. From a Leeden word meaning: honorable.
Icker Icker Īcarus, Ἴκαρος (Íkaros) Icarus Can also be spelled: Ickerse. Borne by the angel who flew too close to the sun.
Kinthy Kinþy Cynthia, Κυνθία (Kunthía) Cynthia
Kirel Kirel Cȳrillus, Κῡ́ρῐλλος (Kū́rillos) Cyril Rhymes with: ‘spiral’. Borne by the Christen hallow, who gave rise to what would become the Cyrillic alphabet.
Kirp Kirp Cyprus, Κύπρος (Kúpros) Cyprus A name used in the Bible. Also given to the island. Kin with the word: copper.
Libbert Libbert Libertas Liberty Can also be spelled: Libert. From the Leeden word for freedom and the gidden thereof.
Louchiver Lucifer Lūcifer Lucifer Borne by the devil himself. Originally meaning ‘light-bringer’. See also: Fosforse.
Louchy Lucy Lūcius ♂, Lūcia ♀ Lucy From the Leeden word ‘lūx’, which means and is kin with: light.
Loun Lune Lūna Luna From the Leeden word for the Moon and the gidden thereof.
Louk Luke Lūcās, Λουκᾶς (Loukâs) Luca, Lucas, Luke Meaning: from Lucania, Italy. Borne by the Christen hallow, after whom a book of the Bible is named.
Ludvix Ludfix Lūdovīcus Ludovic, Ludwig See also: Ludwy.
Maughmet Maugmet Mahometus, مُحَمَّد‎ (muḥammad) Mahomed, Mahommed, Mehemet, Mohamad, Muhammad Borne by the founder of Islam, Muhammad (around 570–632)
Maxom Maxom Maximus Max Borne by a Roomanish coaser.
Meldy Meldy Melōdia, Μελῳδίᾱ (Melōidíā) Melodie, Melody From a Greek word meaning: song.
Merkery Merkery Mercurius Mercury Can also be spelled: Merkeris. Borne by the Roomanish god of swiftness, and by the tungle.
Moarse Moarse Mārs Mars Borne by the Roomanish god of war, and by the tungle.
Monny Monny Mānius ♂, Mānia ♀ - From the Leeden word ‘mānis’, meaning: good.
Nearon Nearon Nerō Nero Borne by a Roomanish coaser.
Nepton Neptun Neptūnus Neptune Rhymes with: ‘happy’.
Noony Noony Nōnius ♂, Nōnia ♀ - Kin with the number ‘nine’.
Numbry Numbry Numerius ♂, Numeria ♀ - Can also be spelled: Numbury. Named after the Roomanish gidden of childbirth.
Octovy Octofy Octāvius ♂, Octāvia ♀ Octavius Kin with the number ‘eight’.
Odes Odes Odysseus, Ὀδυσσεύς (Odusseús) Odysseus Borne by a Greek hero in the tale of the Trojan War. See also: Owliss.
Ool Ool Aulus ♂, Aula ♀ -
Otton Otton Autumnus Autumn From the everyday Leeden word for the season, often given to someone born in the season of fall. Not tied to the German name ‘Otto’; for that, see: Eddie.
Ouren Uren Ūranus Uranus, Οὐρανός (Ouranós) From the Leeden shape of the Greek word for the god of the heavens. See also: Plout.
Ork Ork Orcus - Borne by the Roomanish god of the underworld. See also: Plout.
Orrely Orrely Aurelianus Aurelian Borne by a Roomanish coaser.
Owliss Uliss Ulyssēs, Ὀδυσσεύς (Odusseús) Odysseus, Ulysses, Ulixes Borne by American hartow and leader, Ulysses S Grant (1822–1885). See also: Odes.
Patrissy Patrissy Patricius Paddy, Patrick Borne by the Christen hallow, whom is the patron saint of Ireland.
Penolp Penolp Pēnelopē, Πηνελόπη (Pēnelópē) Penelope, Penny From an Greek word meaning: duck.
Poubly Pubely Pūblius ♂, Pūblia ♀ - From the Leeden word ‘populus’, meaning: a nation.
Pool Pool Paulus Pablo, Paul From the Leeden word ‘paulus’, meaning: small. Borne by a leader of the early Christen church. Not tied to the inborn word, but would likely merge with it.
Prime Prime Prīmus ♂, Prīma ♀ - From a Leeden word meaning: first. This, along with the other number names, were often used in Room for families with many children. I.E. the first child would be named Prīmus, the second Secundus, and so on.
Plout Plute Plūtō, Πλούτων (Ploútōn) Pluto From the Leeden shape of the Greek word for the god of the underworld. Borne by the tungle. See also: Ork.
Ploutraugh Plutraug Plūtarchus, Πλούτᾰρχος (Ploútarkhos) Plutarch Borne by a Greek historian.
Quart Cƿart Quārtus ♂, Quārta ♀ - Kin with the number ‘four’.
Quint Cƿint Quintus ♂, Quinta ♀ Quentin Rhymes with: ‘pint’. Kin with the number ‘five’.
Roxen Roxen Roxana, Ῥωξᾱ́νη (Rhōxā́nē) Roxanne, Roxy Borne by the wife of Alexander the Great. In the end, from a Persian word meaning: bright star.
Ruf Ruf Rūfus, Ῥοῦφος (Rhoûphos) Rufus From a Leeden word meaning: red.
Saffer Saffer sapphīrus, σάπφειρος (sáppheiros) Sapphira, Sapphire From a Greek word for the precious stone.
Sappy Sappy Sapius Sage Can also be spelled: Sappis. Rhymes with: ‘happy’. From the Leeden word ‘sapere’, meaning: wise.
Sattern Sattern Sāturnus Saturn Borne by the Roomanish god of farming, and by the tungle.
Seacond Seacund Secundus ♂, Secunda ♀ - From a Leeden word kin with and meaning: second.
Septem Septem Septimus ♂, Septima ♀ - Kin with the number ‘seven’.
Sevten Seften Sebastiānus, Σεβαστός (Sebastós) Baasti, Bastian, Seb, Sebastian Borne by the Christen hallow.
Servy Serfy Servius ♂, Servia ♀ - From a Leeden word meaning: to keep.
Sext Sext Sextus ♂, Sexta ♀ - Kin with the number ‘six’.
Sool Sool Sōl Sol From the Leeden word for the Sun and the gidden thereof. Kin with OE ‘sōl’, which also meant the Sun; both words come from the same PIE word, in the end.
Spoory Spoory Spurius ♂, Spuria ♀ - Werely spelling can also be: Spooris. From the Leeden word ‘spurius’, meaning: bastard.
Tarsy Tarsy Tertius ♂, Tertia ♀ - Werely spelling can also be: Tarsis. From a Leeden word meaning and kin with: third.
Ter Ter Terra Terra From the Leeden word for the Earth and the gidden thereof.
Thedder Þedder Theodorus, Θεόδωρος (Theódōros) Ted, Teddy, Theodore Can also be spelled: Thedderse (Anglish Spelling: Þedderse). Borne by a hallow, pope, sere coasers, and so on. A compound of ‘theos’ (god) and ‘doron’ (gift), meaning: a gift of God.
Thevny Þefny Theophania, θεόφαίνω (Theóphaínō) Tiffany A name first commonly given to children born at Epiphany.
Tibry Tibry Tiberius ♂, Tiberia ♀ - Can also be spelled: Tibury. From the Tiber river.
Timthy Timþy Tīmotheus, Τῑμόθεος (Tīmótheos) Tim, Timmy Borne by the Christen hallow. A compound of ‘timao’ (I honor) and ‘theos’ (god), meaning: I honor God.
Tit Tit Titus ♂, Tita ♀ Tito, Titus From a Leeden name meaning ‘strong’. Not tied to the word for a breast, which is inborn.
Trayan Trayan Trāiānus Trajan Borne by a Roomanish coaser.
Yason Geasun Iāsōn, Ἰάσων (Iason) Giasone, Jason From a Greek word meaning: healer. Borne by the leader of the Argonauts in the Greek epic. As a Christen name, from the New Testament, it may instead come from a shape of the Hebrew name Yehoshu'a (Joshua).
Yorry Georry Geōrgius, Γεώργῐος (Geṓrgios) George, Giorgio, Jörgen, Yorick Werely spelling can also be: Yorris (Anglish Spelling: Georris). From the Greek word ‘γεωργός’ (‘geōrgós’), meaning: earth-worker. Borne by the Christen hallow, several kings of the UK, and the first president of the US.
Youly Geƿly Iūlius Jill, Julian, Julius, July Borne by Roomanish hartow and dictator, Julius Caesar (100BC–44BC).
Youpter Geƿpter Iūpiter Jove, Jupiter Borne by the Roomanish god of thunder, and by the tungle.
Yousten Geƿsten Iūstīnus, Ἰουστῖνος (Ioustînos) Justin Borne by a coaser of Eastern Room, a few Christen hallows, and Canadian singer Justin Bieber (1994 onwards).

Aramaic & Hebrew Names[edit]

This list takes names from Aramaic and Hebrew through Latin that are currently not attested in Old English (such as ‘Elizabeth’, from ‘Elisheva’), and molds them down into Modern/New English as if they were (result: ‘Elsbit’).

English Anglish Kind Forebear Kin Background
Anny Anny Ananiās, Ἀνανίας (Ananías), חֲנַנְיָה‎ (khananyá) Anania, Ananias, Hananiah Can also be spelled: Annis.
Benmen Benmen ‎♂ Beniamin, Βενιαμίν (Beniamín), בִּנְיָמִין (Binyamin) Ben, Benjamin, Benny Borne by the Christen hallow, as well as American Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790).
Danel Danel Daniēl, Δᾱνῑήλ (Dānīḗl), דָּנִיֵּאל‎ (daniyél) Dan, Daniel, Danny Rhymes with: ‘anal’.
Dawd Daƿd Dāvīd, Δαυίδ (Dauíd), דָּוִד‎ (davíd) Dave, David Found in OE. Borne by a Jewish king, and a Welsh Hallow.
Eely Eely Ēliās, Ἠλίας (Ēlías), אליהו‎ (Eliyahu) Elias, Elijah Can also be spelled: Eelis.
Elsbit Elsbit Elisabeth, Ἐλισάβετ (Elisábet), אלישבע‎ (Elisheva) Bessie, Beth, Betty, Elizabeth, Elise, Ellie, Elsa, Isabel, Isabella, Lily, Lisa, Liz, Lizbeth Borne by the Christen hallow, and by the 12th queen of the United Kingdom, Elizabeth II (1926–2022).
Gabrel Gabrel Gabriēl, Γαβρῑήλ (Gabrīḗl), גַּבְרִיאֵל (gaḇrīʾḗl) Gabriel, Gabe
Ismel Ismel Ismāhēl, Ἰσμαήλ (Ismaḗl), יִשְׁמָעֵאל‎ (yishma'él) Ishmael, Ismahel
Izick Isick Isaac, Ἰσαάκ (Isaák), יצחק‎ (Yiṣḥāq) Isaac, Issac Borne by English scientist, Isaac Newton (1642–1727).
Izzay Isay Ēsāiās, Ἠσαΐας (Ēsaḯas), יְשַׁעְיָהוּ‎ (yəšaʿyā́hū). Isaiah, Isiah Borne by the Christen hallow, after whom a book of the Bible is named.
Latser Latser Lāzārus, Λᾱ́ζᾱρος (Lā́zāros), אֶלְעָזָר‎ ('El'azár) Eleazar, Lazar, Lazarus Can also be spelled: Latserse. Borne by several figures in the Bible.
Emmannel Emmannel Emmanūēl, Εμμανουήλ (Emmanouíl), עִמָּנוּאֵל (ʿimanuʾél) Immanuel, Emmanuel, Emanuel, Manuel
Mardew Mardeƿ Mardocheus, Μαρδοχαῖος (Mardokhaîos), מָרְדֳּכַי‎ (mordechái) Mordecai, Mordechai
Marth Marþe Martha, Μάρθα (Mártha), (martā) Marfa, Martha Borne by the Christen hallow.
Orne Orne Aaron, Ἀαρών (Aarṓn), אַהֲרֹן ('Aharon) Aaron, Harun Can also be spelled: Oren. Borne by the Christen hallow.
Raffle Raffel Raphahēl, Ῥαφαήλ (Rhaphaḗl), רָפָאֵל (rāfāʾēl) Raphael, Raphaël
Rebeck Rebeck Rebecca, Ῥεβέκκα (Rhebékka), רִבְקָה‎ (Rivka) Rebecca, Rebekah
Ruth Ruþ Ruth, Ῥούθ (Rhoúth), רְעוּת (re'ut)‎ - Borne by the Christen hallow, after whom a book of the Bible is named. Borne by American baseball player, Babe Ruth (1895–1948). Not tied to the inborn word, nor the name ‘Rutherford’.
Sackry Sackry Zachariās, Ζαχαρίας (Zakharías), זְכַרְיָה‎ (Zəḵaryā) Zach, Zachariah, Zachary, Zechariah Can also be spelled: Sackris. Borne by the Christen hallow, after whom a book of the Bible is named.
Samble Sambel Samūēl, Σαμουήλ (Samouḗl), שְׁמוּאֵל‎ (šəmûʾēl) Sam, Sammy, Samuel Borne by the Christen hallow, of whom two books of the Bible were named. Also borne by American playman, Samuel L. Jackson (1948 onwards).
Sar Sar Sāra, Σᾱ́ρᾱ (Sā́rā), שָׂרָה‎ (Śārāh) Sarah
Saten Saten Satanās, Σατανᾶς (Satanâs), שָׂטָן‎ (śāṭān) Satan Can also be spelled: Satense. Borne by the devil himself.
Saul Saul Saūl, Σαούλ (Saoúl), שָׁאוּל‎ (shaúl) Saul, Silas Borne by the player Saul Goodman in the 2000s TV show Better Call Saul.
Simen Simen Simeōn, Σῠμεών (Sumeṓn) שִׁמְעוֹן‎ (šimʿōn) Simeon, Simon Borne by the Christen hallow. Not tied to the German name ‘Siegmund’; for that, see: Simmund.
Solmon Solmon Solomōn, Σολομών (Solomṓn), שְׁלֹמֹה‎ (šĕlōmōʰ) Solomon, Shlomo, Suleiman Said with a short O. Borne by a wise king of Israel in the 900s, BC. Also borne by the Turkish sultan, Suleiman I (1494–1566).
Sozen Susen Susanna, Σουσάννα (Sousánna) שׁוֹשַׁנָּה‎ (šōšannā) Susan, Sukey, Susie
Thaddy Þaddy Thaddaeus, Θαδδαῖος (Thaddaîos), תַדַּי‎ (Ṯaday) Thaddeus Borne by an apostle.
Thoom Þoom Thōmās, Θωμᾶς (Thōmâs), תאומא‎ (Thomas) Thomas, Tom, Tomas, Tommy Borne by the Christen hallow.
Tovey Tofey Tobīās, Τοβίας (Tobías), טוֹבִיָּה‎ (toviyá) Tobias, Toby Borne by the Christen hallow, after whom a book of the Bible is named. Also borne by American gamemaker, Toby Fox (1991 onwards).
Yacom Geacom Iācōmus, Ἰάκωβος (Iákōbos), יַעֲקֹב‎ (ya‘ăqṓḇ) James, Jim, Jimmy See also: Yacov.
Yacov Geacof Iācōbus, Ἰάκωβος (Iákōbos), יַעֲקֹב‎ (ya‘ăqṓḇ) Jacob, Jacques, Jake, James, Jay See also: Yacom.
Yermy Germy Iēremīas, Ἰερεμίας (Ieremías), יִרְמְיָה‎ (yirm'yá) Jeremiah, Jeremy Borne by the Christen hallow, after whom a book of the Bible is named. Also borne by American funnyman, Jeremy Elbertson (1985 onwards).
Yonthen Geonþen Ionathān, Ἰωνάθαν (Iōnáthan), יְהוֹנָתָן‎ (yehonatán) Jon, Jonathan
Yozzev Geosef Iōsēphus, Ἰωσήφ (Iōsḗph), יוֹסֵף‎ (yoséf) Joe, Joel, Joseph, José, Giuseppe Borne by the Christen hallow. A very well-used name, with many varients.

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