Arthurian baby names
Names tagged with “Arthurian” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.
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61 names
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- Emrys
Welsh
94Immortal or divine. Derived from the Welsh *Emrys*, a form of Ambrosius, associated with the legendary wizard Merlin in Welsh mythology.
- Avalon
Welsh
92Island of apples. In Arthurian legend, the mystical isle where King Arthur was taken to heal after his final battle.
- Percival
French
92From Old French 'pierce' and 'val' (valley). Famous as the pure knight Percival in Arthurian legend, seeker of the Holy Grail.
- Merlin
Celtic
92Sea fortress or famous lake. Derived from Welsh elements meaning 'sea' (mor) and 'fortress' (din), or possibly 'famous' (mær) and 'lake' (llyn). Made famous by Arthurian legend.
- Triston
Celtic
92From Welsh meaning 'tumult' or 'sorrowful', also associated with the legend of Tristan and Isolde in Arthurian romance.
- Gareth
Welsh
92From Welsh meaning 'gentle' or 'gracious', possibly related to the name Geraint; historically associated with courtesy and nobility in Arthurian legend
- Gwynevere
Welsh
92From Welsh Gwenhwyfar, meaning 'fair one' or 'white fairy'. Famous as Queen Guinevere in Arthurian legend.
- Gwenevere
Welsh
84From Welsh Gwenhwyfar meaning 'fair one' or 'white wave', famously borne by King Arthur's queen in Arthurian legend.
- Elayne
Celtic
84From Welsh roots meaning 'bright' or 'shining', related to Helen. A variant spelling with Arthurian literary associations.
- Jenifer
Celtic
84From Cornish 'Guinevere', derived from 'gwen' (fair/white) and 'ifer' (smooth). Associated with Arthurian legend and Celtic nobility.
- Tristian
Celtic
78From Latin 'tristis' meaning sorrowful, popularized by the Arthurian legend of Tristan, the tragic knight and lover.
- Arturo
Latin
76From Latin Arturius, possibly derived from 'artus' meaning 'bear', or connected to the Roman clan name. Strongly associated with King Arthur of legend.
- Ginebra
Spanish
74From Latin 'Juniperus', referring to the juniper plant. Also a Spanish form of Guinevere, the legendary Arthurian queen.
- Guinevere
Celtic
70From Welsh 'Gwenhwyfar' meaning 'fair one' or 'white wave', legendary queen in Arthurian romance.
- Gwynnevere
Welsh
70From Welsh Gwenhwyfar meaning 'white fairy' or 'fair one.' A legendary name borne by King Arthur's queen, Guinevere, with the 'neve' element suggesting brightness or whiteness.
- Gwenevieve
Celtic
70From Welsh Gwenllwyfer, combining 'gwen' (white/fair) and 'llwyfer' (smooth/soft). A legendary name associated with Arthurian tradition and grace.
- Tristan
Celtic
66From the Old Irish name Tristram, likely derived from the root meaning 'tumult' or 'sorrowful.' Popularized by the Arthurian legend of Tristan and Isolde.
- Morgan
Celtic
66Derived from Welsh 'mor' (sea) and 'gan' (bright/white), traditionally meaning 'sea-bright' or 'sea-white.' Associated in Arthurian legend with Morgan le Fay.
- Elaine
Greek
65Bright, shining light. Derived from the Greek Helen, meaning 'torch' or 'bright one,' popularized in Arthurian legend.
- Galahad
Literary
62From Arthurian legend, the name of the pure knight who achieves the Holy Grail. Possibly derived from Welsh elements meaning 'milk' or 'brightness'.
- Tryston
Celtic
62From Welsh 'tryst' meaning 'tumult' or 'bold'. Associated with the Arthurian legend of Tristan, a noble knight and tragic hero.
- Morgann
Celtic
62From Old Irish meaning 'great' or 'bright', associated with the sea and legendary Arthurian figures
- Tristynn
Celtic
62Modern spelling variant of Tristan, from Celtic roots meaning 'tumult' or 'sorrowful', popularized by Arthurian legend.
- Tristen
Celtic
55Derives from Tristan, meaning 'sorrowful' or 'tumultuous.' Associated with the legendary Arthurian knight and tragic lover in medieval romance.
- Gawain
Welsh
42From Welsh Gwalchmai, possibly meaning 'hawk of May' or 'battle hawk'. A knight of King Arthur's Round Table, known for his strength that waxed with the sun.
- Tristina
Latin
42From Latin 'tristis' meaning 'sad' or 'sorrowful'. Tristina is a feminized form popularized through Arthurian legend and medieval romance.
- Avalena
Celtic
42Derived from Avalon, the legendary Celtic island of apples, with -ena as a feminine suffix. Associated with mysticism and natural beauty.
- Balin
Celtic
42From Old Irish meaning 'little strong one' or 'mighty'. Associated with warrior tradition in Celtic mythology and Arthurian legend.
- Owain
Welsh
42From Old Welsh Owain, possibly derived from 'ow' (youth) or connected to Eugenius. A legendary name borne by Welsh princes and immortalized in Arthurian tradition.
- Anwyll
Welsh
42From Old Welsh meaning 'very bright' or 'noble'. A legendary Welsh name associated with wisdom and honor in Arthurian tradition.
- Trystin
Celtic
42From Irish roots meaning 'tumult' or 'bold.' Variant of Tristan, popularized by Arthurian legend and Celtic romance traditions.
- Isolina
Celtic
42From Irish 'Iseult' or 'Isolde', with the diminutive -ina suffix. Associated with the legendary Arthurian figure Isolde.
- Gwynivere
Welsh
42From Welsh Gwenhwyfar, meaning 'fair one' or 'white fairy'. Associated with King Arthur's queen in Arthurian legend.
- Merric
Celtic
42From Old Irish meaning 'great' or 'renowned.' A variant of Merrick, associated with Arthurian legend and medieval nobility.
- Gwenivere
Welsh
40From Welsh elements meaning 'white' and 'smooth', famously borne by King Arthur's queen in Arthurian legend.
- Tristyn
Celtic
40Derived from the Old Irish name Tristram, related to the Latin 'tristis' (sad). Popularized by the Arthurian legend of Tristan and Iseult.
- Kay
Celtic
40Keeper of the keys; from the name Cai in Arthurian legend. Also used as a modern short form of Katherine or other names.
- Enid
Welsh
40From Welsh meaning 'fair' or 'white', also popularized by Arthurian legend as a noble maiden known for her beauty and integrity
- Trystan
Celtic
40From Welsh meaning 'tumult' or 'bold', derived from Tristan, a legendary knight of Arthurian romance known for his tragic love story.
- Gwendolynn
Welsh
40From Welsh 'gwen' (white, blessed) and 'dolly' (idol), meaning 'blessed idol' or 'white bow'. Also associated with Gwendolen from Arthurian legend.
- Morgana
Celtic
40From Welsh meaning 'sea' or 'bright', associated with Arthurian legend as the enchantress Morgan le Fay
- Escanor
Literary
40From Arthurian legend, likely derived from Old French meaning 'scarce' or 'rare'. Associated with Sir Escanor, a knight of exceptional strength from Arthurian tales.
- Isolde
Celtic
40From Old Irish 'Iseult', possibly meaning 'fair' or 'ice-like'. Famous from Arthurian legend as the tragic heroine of 'Tristan and Isolde'.
- Malory
Literary
40From Old French 'malheur' meaning 'misfortune' or 'bad luck', popularized by Thomas Malory's Arthurian legend 'Le Morte d'Arthur'
- Trysten
Celtic
40From Welsh 'tryst' meaning tumult or noise. A modern variant spelling of Tristan, associated with the Arthurian legend of the knight Tristan.
- Artorius
Celtic
40Possibly derived from Old Irish elements meaning 'bear' or related to the rowan tree. Associated with strength and nature in Celtic tradition.
- Lancelot
Literary
40From Arthurian legend, possibly derived from Old French meaning 'land' or 'servant.' Most famously borne by Sir Lancelot du Lac, knight of King Arthur's court.
- Taliesin
Welsh
40From Welsh 'tal' (brow/forehead) and 'iesin' (shining). A legendary Welsh bard and prophet in Arthurian mythology.
- Artorias
Mythological
40From Arthurian legend, likely derived from Celtic elements meaning 'bear' or 'noble'. Associated with Sir Artorias, a legendary knight in medieval romance traditions.
- Morgyn
Celtic
40From Welsh 'mor' (sea) and 'gen' (fair, blessed). Associated with the sea and enchantment in Arthurian legend.
- Merlina
Celtic
40Feminine form of Merlin, likely derived from Celtic elements meaning 'sea' or 'bright', with Arthurian legendary associations.
- Gweneviere
Welsh
40From Welsh Gwenhwyfar, meaning 'fair one' or 'white wave.' A legendary name from Arthurian romance, borne by King Arthur's queen.
- Gwenyvere
Welsh
40From Welsh Gwenhwyfar, composed of 'gwen' (fair, blessed) and 'hwyfar' (smooth, soft). Most famous as King Arthur's queen.
- Merlyn
Welsh
40Sea fortress or sea hill. Merlyn is the Welsh form of Merlin, likely derived from the Celtic elements for sea and fortress, popularized by Arthurian legend.
- Nimue
Celtic
40From Welsh mythology, Nimue is the Lady of the Lake in Arthurian legend, possibly derived from Welsh 'nwyfre' meaning radiance or splendor
- Avalyn
Celtic
30Modern spelling variant of Avalon, evoking the legendary isle from Arthurian legend. Contemporary adaptation blending myth with fashionable -lyn suffix.
- Guinnevere
Celtic
20From Welsh Gwenhwyfar, composed of 'gwen' (white/fair) and 'hwyfar' (smooth/soft). Arthuriana's most famous queen.
- Tristin
Celtic
12Derived from Tristan, meaning 'sad' or 'sorrowful' in Old Irish. Associated with the legendary knight of Arthurian romance and courtly love.
- Tremain
Celtic
10From Cornish 'tre' (settlement) and 'main' (stone), meaning 'stone settlement.' Associated with Arthurian legend.
- Cai
Celtic
8From the Welsh name Cai, a legendary figure in Arthurian tradition known as King Arthur's foster brother and trusted companion.
- Emryss
Celtic
5From Welsh meaning 'immortal' or 'exact', associated with Emrys Merlin in Arthurian legend
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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024
