Names Categorized "feelings"

Etymology & OriginsElvira is the Spanish form of a Visigothic name first recorded in the 10th century in medieval Spain, appearing in older forms such as Geloyra or Giluira. The etymology remains uncertain, but it is tho...

Elysia is a modern feminine given name derived from Elysium, the name of the realm of the afterlife in Greek and Roman mythology. In classical literature, Elysium (also called the Elysian Fields) was a paradise reserved...

Enkhjargal is a Mongolian feminine given name composed of two elements. The first part, enkh (энх), signifies "peace" or "calm," while the second part, jargal (жаргал), means "blessing" or "happiness." Together, the name...

Éowyn is a feminine name created by author J. R. R. Tolkien for his novel The Lord of the Rings (1954–1955). It is derived from Old English elements eoh ("horse") and wynn ("joy"), thus meaning "horse joy." Tolkien used...

Erkenaz is a feminine Kazakh name composed of two elements: the Kazakh word ерке (erke), meaning "spoiled," "naughty," or "darling," and the Persian word ناز (nāz), meaning "delight" or "comfort." Combined, Erkenaz can b...

Ernest is a masculine given name with roots in Old High German ernust, meaning "serious" or "earnest." It entered the English lexicon through the German House of Hanover when they acceded to the British throne in the 18t...

EtymologyErnust is the Old German form of Ernest. The name ultimately derives from the Old High German element ernust, meaning "serious, earnest." In its earliest Germanic context, the name was used as a byname for a sol...

Eros is the Greek god of love and sex, whose name directly means "love" in Greek. In Greek mythology, he was a young god, the son of Aphrodite, armed with arrows that caused anyone struck to fall in love. The Romans iden...

Eşqin is an Azerbaijani masculine given name derived from the Azerbaijani word eşq meaning "love", which itself originates from the Arabic word ʿishq (عشْق), also meaning "love" or "passion". The name reflects the deep c...

Étaín is a name from Irish mythology, derived from a diminutive form of Old Irish ét, meaning "jealousy" or "passion". In modern Irish, it is properly spelled Éadaoin. The name is borne by the heroine of the 9th-century...

Étan is a feminine given name of Irish origin, possibly a variant of Étaín. In Irish mythology, Étaín was the daughter of Dian Cécht, the god of healing.EtymologyÉtaín is derived from Old Irish ét meaning "jealousy, pass...

Etymology Eudocia is the Latinized form of the Greek name Εὐδοκία (Eudokia), which derives from the verb εὐδοκέω (eudokeo) meaning “to be well pleased, to be satisfied.” This verb is in turn composed of the elements εὖ (...

Eudokia is the Ancient Greek form of Eudocia, a name derived from the Greek word εὐδοκέω (eudokeo) meaning "to be well pleased, to be satisfied". This word itself is composed of εὖ (eu) meaning "good" and δοκέω (dokeo) m...

Eufrozina is the Hungarian form of Euphrosyne, a name derived from the Greek word for "mirth, merriment, cheerfulness." In Greek mythology, Euphrosyne was one of the three Graces (Χάριτες), goddesses of charm, beauty, an...

Eun-jeong (also spelled Eun-jung or Eun-jong) is a Korean feminine given name. It was one of the most popular names for baby girls in South Korea in the 1970s and 1980s, ranking third in 1970 and sixth in 1980.The name i...

Euphranor is a masculine given name of Ancient Greek origin, derived from the Greek verb εὐφραίνω (euphraino), meaning "to delight, to cheer." Thus, the name carries the sense of "bringing joy" or "one who cheers."Histor...

Euphrasia is a feminine name of Ancient Greek origin, derived from the verb εὐφραίνω (euphraino), meaning "to delight, to cheer." The name ultimately signifies "good cheer" or joy. It was borne by a 5th-century Christian...

Euphrosyne is a feminine given name of Greek origin, derived from the Ancient Greek word εὐφροσύνη (euphrosynē), meaning "mirth, merriment, cheerfulness". The name is formed from the elements εὖ (eu), meaning "good," and...

Eustorgio is an Italian masculine given name derived from the Latin Eustorgius, itself a Latinization of the Greek name Eustorgios (Εὐστόργιος). The name originates from the Greek adjective eustorgos (εὔστοργος), meaning...

Euterpe is a feminine name of Greek origin, ultimately derived from the Ancient Greek elements εὖ (eu) meaning "good" and τέρπω (terpo) meaning "to satisfy, to cheer", thus rendering the overall meaning as "delight" or "...

Euthymius is the Latinized form of the Greek name Euthymios (Εὐθύμιος), derived from the element eu meaning "good" and thymos meaning "soul, spirit," thus signifying "in good spirits" or "generous." The name was borne by...

Evarista is a Spanish feminine given name. It is the feminine form of Evaristo, which itself is the Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of the Latin Evaristus.EtymologyThe name ultimately derives from the Greek name Εὐ...

Evaristo is the Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of Evaristus, a name of Greek origin. It derives from the Greek name Euaristos, meaning "well pleasing," composed of eu meaning "good, well" and arestos meaning "plea...

Evaristus is a male given name of Ancient Greek origin, best known as the name of the fifth pope of the Catholic Church. The name is a Latinized form of the Greek Εὐάριστος (Euaristos), meaning “well pleasing.” This mean...

Evelia is a Spanish feminine given name, derived as the feminine form of Evelio. Evelio itself is the Spanish form of the ancient Roman name Evellius, the meaning of which is uncertain. One theory connects Evellius to th...

Evelio is a Spanish given name, the Spanish form of Evellius. The name's origins are somewhat uncertain, but it may be derived from the Greek εὐήλιος (euelios), meaning "sunny, pleasant". This etymology connects the name...

Evellius is a masculine name of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from the Greek εὐήλιος (euelios), meaning "sunny, pleasant." The name is primarily known from a Saint Evellius, a 1st-century Christian martyr associate...

Evîn is a female given name of Kurdish origin, derived directly from the word evîn meaning "love" in Northern Kurdish (Kurmanji). The name is typically spelled with a circumflex over the i, which in Kurdish orthography i...

Fachtna is an Old Irish masculine given name, possibly derived from the Old Irish word facht meaning "malice". In Irish mythology, Fachtna is best known as a legendary high king of Ireland. According to some traditions,...

Fadzai is a feminine given name of Shona origin spoken by the Shona people of Zimbabwe and neighboring regions. It derives directly from the Shona verb fadza, meaning "to please" or "to make happy." The name can be inter...

Fajra is an Esperanto feminine given name. Its meaning is derived directly from the language's vocabulary: fajra means "fiery" in Esperanto, originating from the noun fajro meaning "fire". Esperanto given names often dra...

Farah is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "joy, happiness" from the Arabic root f-r-ḥ (فرح), which conveys concepts of gladness and rejoicing. It is also used in Persian, Urdu, Malay, and various other cul...

Farai is a given name of Shona origin, commonly used in Zimbabwe. It is derived from the Shona verb fara, meaning "to rejoice" or "to be happy," and can be interpreted as a wish or a statement of joy. The name is unisex,...

Faraj is a masculine Arabic name that carries the profound meaning of "comfort, relief," derived from the Arabic root word conveying "joy after sadness." The name is also associated with concepts like "to cure," "fortune...

Etymology and MeaningFaraji is a masculine given name of Swahili origin, meaning "consolation" or "comfort." It is derived from the Arabic root faraj, which conveys relief from distress or anxiety. The name is closely re...

Farhan (also spelled Farhaan) is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "happy, cheerful". Derived from the Arabic verb fariḥa (to be happy), it is closely related to the feminine name Farah (meaning "joy"). Fa...

Fariha is a feminine Arabic given name that directly means "happy" in Arabic. It derives from the root fariḥa (from the verb فرح, meaning "to be happy"). The name embodies a positive and joyful connotation, making it a p...

Farrah is a variant transcription of the Arabic name Farah, derived from the root فرح (fariḥa), meaning "to be happy." The name thus carries the core meaning of "joy, happiness, cheerfulness." While predominantly used as...

Farrokh (also romanized as Farokh or Farrukh) is a Persian masculine given name that means "auspicious, fortunate, happy, splendid". It derives from Middle Persian and has long been used in Iran, Central Asia, and among...

Farshad is a masculine given name and surname of Persian origin, formed from the elements far (فر), meaning "splendour" or "brilliance", and shād (شاد), meaning "happy" or "glad". Together, the name signifies "one who br...

Felicidade is the Portuguese form of the name Felicitas. In addition to serving as a given name, the word felicidade directly translates to "happiness" in Portuguese, lending the name an aspirational meaning of joy and g...

Felicita is an Italian female given name, directly derived from the Latin Felicitas, meaning "good luck" or "fortune." The name closely resembles the Italian word felicità ("happiness"), lending it an additional layer of...

Felicity is a feminine given name of English origin meaning "happiness." It derives from the Latin word felicitas, meaning "luck" or "good fortune," and is ultimately related to the Ancient Roman goddess Fortuna, who emb...

Fiera is an Esperanto given name derived directly from the Esperanto word fiera, meaning "proud." As a constructed language created by L. L. Zamenhof in the late 19th century, Esperanto has a relatively small but dedicat...

Fortunata is the feminine form of Fortunato, which itself derives from the Late Latin name Fortunatus, meaning "fortunate, blessed, happy." The name carries a strong sense of luck and divine favor, rooted in the Latin wo...

Fortunato is an Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish male given name derived from the Late Latin cognomen Fortunatus, meaning "fortunate, blessed, happy". The name originates from the Latin word fortuna (fortune, luck), ulti...

Freyde is a feminine given name of Yiddish origin, derived from the Yiddish word freid (פֿרייד), meaning "joy". It belongs to the small subset of Ashkenazi Jewish names that are abstract virtues rather than biblical or n...

Frosina is a feminine given name used in North Macedonia, serving as the Macedonian form of the ancient Greek name Euphrosyne. The name Euphrosyne derives from Greek elements meaning "good" (εὖ) and "mind" or "heart" (φρ...

Fruzsina is a Hungarian female given name, originally a diminutive of Eufrozina, the Hungarian form of Euphrosyne. Euophrosyne is derived from the Greek elements eu meaning "good" and phren meaning "mind, heart," hence t...

Funmilayo is a Yoruba name meaning "give me joy". It is often used as a short form of names such as Olufunmilayo or Oluwafunmilayo, which translate to "God gives me joy." The name reflects a common Yoruba naming traditio...

Furaha is a Swahili feminine given name that means "joy, happiness" in the Swahili language. The name is borrowed from Arabic fariḥa (فرح), which carries the same meaning of delight and gladness. As a result, Furaha is p...

Furiosa is a feminine name drawn from the Latin word furiosa, meaning "full of rage, furious." The name gained prominence through the character Imperator Furiosa, a fierce warrior who rebels against the tyrannical Immort...

Gailawera is a feminine name that represents a possible Gothic form of Elvira. The Gothic roots of this name tie it to the ancient Germanic tribes of the Migration Period, where Gothic was an East Germanic language spoke...

Gaileswinþa is a possible hypothetical Gothic reconstructed form of the name Galswintha, derived from the Gothic elements gails meaning "happy" or gails meaning "spear" combined with swinþs meaning "strong". Thus, the na...

Gaius is a Latin praenomen, or given name, of uncertain meaning. It may derive from Latin gaudeo meaning "to rejoice," though it could also have Etruscan origins. As one of the most common Roman praenomina, it was used b...

Gaja is a feminine given name in Esperanto, derived from the Esperanto adjective gaja, meaning "cheerful, merry, glad." As a constructed language, Esperanto was created by L. L. Zamenhof in the late 19th century with the...

Gale 2 is an English masculine given name with two distinct origins. As a transferred use of the surname Gale, it ultimately derives from the Middle English gaile, meaning "jovial" or "pleasant." The surname likely origi...

Etymology and OriginsGalswintha is derived from the Gothic name *Gaileswinþa, composed of the element gails meaning "happy" or gails meaning "spear" combined with swinþs meaning "strong". The name thus conveys notions of...

Ganelon is a French form of the Old German name Wenilo. The name is best known from the medieval French epic La Chanson de Roland (The Song of Roland), where Ganelon is the knight who betrays Charlemagne's army to the Sa...

Ganymede is a name of Greek origin, derived from Γανυμήδης (Ganymedes). The name is believed to come from the Greek elements γάνυμαι (ganymai), meaning "to be glad," and μήδεα (medea), meaning "plans, counsel, cunning."...