Medieval names

Inspired by the Middle Ages, these names reflect knights, royalty, and rich folklore. Influenced by Latin and Old English, they honor saints, heroes, and noble families. With timeless charm and historic depth, medieval names link today’s world to a legendary past.

Lorraine

from Lorraine (a region in eastern France)

Louis

Famous warrior or Renowned leader

Louise

Renowned warrior

Lucian

bringer of light

Lucie

Light in darkness

Lucille

light

Lucy

Light, lamp

Luke

Bringer of light

Lulu

Pearl-like beauty

Luther

Light bringer

Lydia

from Lydia

Lylah

God's night

Lynn

waterfall or wetland

Madeleine

high towered one

Madeline

High towered one

Mae

bitter or sharp

Mael

dark, black, male

Maeva

blessed, dear to me

Mahina

Moonlight's gentle touch

Makayla

God is my joy

Makena

Queenly strength

Malachai

messenger of God, gentle

Malaya

Royal child

Malcolm

devoted to St. Malo

Maleah

Beautiful queen

Manfred

peaceful ruler, peace-loving ruler

Manraj

God's royal messenger

Manrique

strong, noble, powerful

Marc

Wary or watchful

Marcelo

Ruler of war

Marco

warlike, god of war

Marcu

God's warrior

Marcus

Warlike, like Mars

Margaret

Pearl, precious stone

Margaux

Wine maker's gift

Margery

Pearl of great price

Maria

bitter or wished-for child

Marian

Wished-for child; Belonging to the sea

Marianne

Wished-for child; beloved

Marie

bitter

Marion

Wished-for child

Maritza

Wished-for child

Marquise

Queenly noble title

Martha

Wise and noble lady

Martin

Warring, or War-like

Mary

Wished-for child

Mathieu

gift, gift from god

Matias

Gift from God

Matteo

gift, given by God

Matthew

Gift of God