What's in a Name? - Etymology of Names

Ancient Names - Greek and Roman Names
Information on ancient Greek and Roman names.

The Formation of Ancient Greek Personal Names
Greek names had meaning based on the parts from which they were composed.

Jewish Names - Meaning of Biblical Names
The specific meaning of some popular Jewish and Biblically-based names.

Plant Names - Flowering Parts
Meaning of plant names based on the flowering part of plants.

Hebrew Names
Meaning of Hebrew names.

Female Names That Come from Latin
Here you will find the etymologies of literally hundreds of female names that are of Latin origin, complete with "analyses" of these names.

Greek Names
Alpha to Omega of Greek names as a resource for writers looking for names for characters.

Greek Baby Names
Greek names for boys and girls with the meaning of each name.

Male Names That Come from Latin
Here you will find the etymologies of literally hundreds of male names that are of Latin origin, complete with "analyses" of these names.

Mythology Names
A-Z of first names taken from mythology. Includes the meanings of the names, when known.

Learn the Parts of the Roman Name
Learn the parts of the Roman name.