Ancient Names

Explore our curated list of over 115 ancient baby names, drawing inspiration from history's most enduring cultures and languages. Discover timeless and meaningful names for your little one with this comprehensive collection.

Showing 145–192 of 2,078 names

145.Akshar

♂ Male

Sanskrit, Indian

imperishable, indestructible, letter, syllable

146.Akshaya

♀ Female

Sanskrit

Indestructible, imperishable, eternal

all peace

fire, flame

from Alba, white

elf ruler, king of the elves

white, bright

ancient poetic name for Great Britain, from Latin 'albus' meaning white

153.Albiona

♀ Female

Latin

white land, from the ancient name for Britain

154.Alceu

♂ Male

Portuguese, from Greek

strong, mighty

mighty, strong

strong, mighty

elf friend

old sword

old, famous

old peace

old gift

old counsel

old raven

old wolf

ancestor's legacy

defender of mankind

truth

Greek, via French and English

defender of mankind

ruling defender

defender, helper

defender, helper

Greek, via Portuguese

defender of mankind

173.Alf

♂ Male

Old Norse

elf, supernatural being

elf day

changing, exchange, or white

elf spear

elf helmet

white, fair; or from the river Alfeo

179.Allani

♀ Female

Hurrian

goddess of the underworld

changing, exchange

Algonquin (Native American)

obedient, independent, or sacred

old mountain

healing, wholesome

elf warrior

All-wise

elf, natural spirit

friend of the elves

all-ruler

work peace

work enclosure

work of the Goths

my burden

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