Arthurian & Legend Names
Browse Arthurian & Legend names across female and male groups.
Female Names
View full pageElayne
Elayne functions primarily as a variant spelling of Elaine, which derives from the Old French name Hélène, itself a medieval adaptation of the Greek Helénē.
Elenora
Elenora functions as an elaborated variant of Eleanor, drawing from the Provençal name Aliénor, which likely derives from the Germanic elements 'ali' meaning 'other' or 'foreign'...
Alys
Alys derives from the Old French name Aalis, which itself stems from the Germanic Adalheidis, combining 'adal' meaning noble and 'heid' meaning kind, type, or sort, thus connoting...
Ginevra
Ginevra derives from the Old French name Guinevere, which itself stems from Welsh Gwenhwyfar, composed of gwen meaning 'white, fair, blessed' and hwyfar meaning 'smooth, soft' or...
Elainna
Elainna appears as a modern creative variant of names like Elaine or Elena, where the core element derives from the Old French 'Helene,' itself a medieval adaptation of the Greek...
Elinora
Elinora functions as an elaborated variant of Eleanor, drawing from the core element 'ali' in Old Provençal and Old French, which carries the sense of 'other' or 'foreign.' This s...
Alayne
Alayne is widely regarded as a modern variant of Elaine, which derives from the Old French name Hélène, itself a borrowing from the Ancient Greek Helénē.
Genevie
Genevie is generally understood as a variant spelling of Genevieve, deriving from the Germanic elements 'gen' or 'kuni' meaning 'people' or 'tribe,' combined with 'wefa' or 'wīfa'...
Ginelle
Ginelle is generally interpreted as a variant of names like Gina or Genevieve, carrying connotations of purity, nobility, or 'white wave' from related Celtic roots.
Gwenevere
Gwenevere derives from Old French Guenevere or Gwenhwyfar, blending elements meaning 'white' or 'fair' with 'phantom,' 'spirit,' or 'smooth/soft.' The first component, gwen, stems...
Gwenivere
Gwenivere derives from Welsh elements 'gwen' meaning 'white, fair, blessed, or holy' and 'gwyr' or 'gwer' interpreted as 'smooth,' 'soft,' or 'maiden,' yielding a composite sense...
Ginebra
Ginebra derives from the Latin name Guinevere, which breaks down into elements 'gwen' meaning 'white, fair, or blessed' and 'hwyfar' or 'uere' interpreted as 'smooth, soft' or 'sp...
Male Names
View full pageKnight
The name Knight derives directly from the Middle English term 'knight,' which denoted a mounted warrior or nobleman serving a lord, evolving from the Old English 'cniht' meaning s...
Meliodas
Meliodas is a name of Arthurian literary origin, derived from medieval Welsh traditions where it appears as Melwas or Melwasus, potentially blending elements meaning 'princely' or...
Lyonel
Lyonel derives from the Old French 'lionel,' a diminutive form of 'lion,' meaning 'young lion' or 'little lion.' This evokes imagery of strength, nobility, and ferocity associated...
Sir
Sir derives from the Old French term 'sire,' which itself stems from the Latin 'senior,' meaning 'elder' or 'older.' This root conveys respect for age, authority, or social standi...
Aldrick
Aldrick derives from elements meaning 'old' or 'elder' combined with 'ruler' or 'king,' reflecting a noble connotation of wise leadership.
Jefry
Jefry is a variant spelling of the name Jeffrey, which derives from the Germanic elements 'gautaz' meaning 'Goth' or 'Geat,' a tribal group from northern Europe, and 'frithu' mean...
Valiant
Valiant derives from the Middle English term 'valiaunt,' signifying brave or courageous in battle, which itself stems from Old French 'vaillant,' meaning worthy or strong.
Lancelot
The name Lancelot derives from Old French 'Lancelot,' with scholarly interpretations linking it to a diminutive form of 'Lance,' meaning 'spear' or 'lance,' reflecting martial con...
Emyr
Emyr derives from the Welsh word 'emyr,' signifying 'ruler' or 'king,' rooted in a semantic field denoting leadership and sovereignty.
Aidrik
Aidrik combines elements suggesting 'noble ruler' or 'elf ruler,' drawing from Germanic roots where 'aid-' or 'aethel' denotes nobility and 'rik' signifies power or rule.
Dristan
Dristan derives primarily from the Cornish form of the medieval name Tristan, which itself stems from the Old French Tristran, meaning 'tumult' or 'bold' or 'sad.' The root traces...
Lanson
Lanson functions primarily as a modern surname-derived given name, with its core meaning rooted in 'son of Lance.' The element 'Lance' traces to Old French 'lance,' denoting a spe...