Lanier

French · Likely from Old French 'olivier' meaning olive tree, symbolizing peace and fruitfulness.

French · French feminine diminutive of Charles, from Germanic 'karl' meaning 'free man.'

English · From Germanic 'heim' (home) + 'ric' (ruler), meaning 'ruler of the home.' A name of many kings.

English · From Norman French 'Aveline', possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or related to the hazelnut.

English · Occupational surname meaning 'harp player', from Old English hearpere.

French · Possibly from Provençal 'aliénor' or Greek 'eleos' meaning 'compassion'; borne by Eleanor of Aquitaine.

English · From the Norman French form of Germanic Alfred or Alberich, meaning elf ruler or elf counsel.

English · From Old French 'violete,' ultimately from Latin 'viola,' the purple flower symbolizing modesty and faithfulness.

English · English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Jack,' derived from John meaning 'God is gracious.'

English · Occupational surname meaning 'one who drives a cart', from Anglo-Norman French caretier.

English · From an English surname meaning an independent or nonconforming person, originally tied to an unbranded calf.

English · From the Old French occupational surname meaning 'stoneworker' or 'bricklayer.'

English · English surname meaning 'son of the steward (greyve)'; now popular as a modern given name.

English · From Old French 'parquier' meaning keeper of the park; an occupational surname turned given name.

English · From Old French escarlate, an occupational surname for a seller of scarlet cloth; literary via 'Gone with the Wind.'