Merl

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

Latin · Coined by Shakespeare for Twelfth Night, derived from Latin 'oliva' meaning 'olive tree,' symbol of peace.

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.

Latin · Possibly from Latin 'avis' meaning 'bird,' or a variant of Eve meaning 'life.'

Welsh · Dylan is a Welsh name meaning son of the sea or born from the ocean.

Latin · From Latin 'leo' meaning 'lion'; borne by thirteen popes and associated with strength.

Latin · From Latin 'luna' meaning moon; the Roman goddess of the moon.

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.

Latin · Latin for 'dawn'; Aurora was the Roman goddess of the morning.

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.'