Slater is an occupational English name, derived from the Old French word 'esclate', which means 'slate', and the suffix 'er',
Tag: French names
Noelle
Noelle is a feminine form of the French name Noel, which means "Christmas". Noel can also be used as a
Yves
Yves is a variant of Ives. Ives is derived from the Germanic word 'ivy', which means 'yew', the wood used
Yvon
Yvon is a medieval diminutive of Yves. Yves is a variant of Ives. Ives is derived from the Germanic word
Lamar
Lamar is a French locational name, derived from the French words 'le maire', which is equivalent to the English 'pool'.
Bassett
Bassett is an English name that could have two different origins. It could be based on the old French word
Garnet
Garnet is an English name that has Old French roots. It is derived from the French “carne”, which meant hinge.
Burrell
The name Burrell is an English one but has French roots. It could have two roots, one that it could
Vivien
Vivien is a spelling variant of Vivian, typically used in French language. Vivian originates in Latin language and means "full
Lorin
Lorin is a masculine variant of Loren, itself a variant spelling of Lauren. Lauren originates in Latin language and means
Archer
Archer is derived from the Old French 'archier' which means a 'professional bowman'. It is believed that the name was
Astor
Astor is an English name, a variant of an old French name derived from two words – “as”, which means
Falconner
Falconner is an English name, derived from another English name 'Faulkner', which means 'Falcon keeper'. It comes from the Old
Cherilyn
Cherilyn is a combination of the name Cheryl and the suffix -lyn. Cheryl originates in French language and means "darling,
Aristide
Aristide is a French and Italian variant of Aristides. Aristides is a Greek name and means 'best or finest'. It
Mason
Mason is an English occupational name, derived from the Old French word 'masson', which means that the bearer has served
Vern
Vern is a diminutive of Vernon. Vernon originates in French language and means "of the alder tree". It was derived
Courtney
Courtney most likely originates in Old French language and means "one with short nose". It was derived from an old
Rico
Rico is a diminutive of Ricardo, itself a Spanish form of Richard. Richard originates in Germanic languages and means "daring
Grainger
Grainger is an English name that has Old French roots. It is derived from the Old French word “grangier”, itself