It’s such a perfectly elegant name.”Ī strong mythological name, Perseus comes from the Greek πέρθω (pertho), meaning “to destroy.” In Greek mythology, Perseus was the heroic founder of the ancient city of Mycenae - and the defeater of the snake-haired Medusa. Whatever its meaning, the name has a rich history in literature it’s the name of a character in Shakespeare’s King Lear, and the heroine in Anne of Green Gables famously said, “I would love to be called Cordelia.
The origins of Cordelia are unclear - some say it stems from the Middle Welsh name Creidylat, while others say it means “daughter of the sea” or even “heart of a lion” (from the French coeur de Lion). You can’t get any more wholesome than the meaning behind the name Agatha: “good.” It has a vintage vibe, and of course calls to mind famous British mystery writer Agatha Christie.Įven though this name is the short form of Sebastian, it still sounds distinguished in its own right! From the Greek word σεβαστός (sebastos), meaning “venerable,” Bastian is also recognizable as the name of lead character Bastian Bux from The Neverending Story, lending it an unmistakable air of fantasy as well. Like an intimidating headmaster (or the king of dark academia himself, Severus Snape), the name Severin means “stern.” But unlike Severus, its -in ending makes it feel fresher and more modern.
It can also be spelled with an e instead of an a: Lucien.ĭistinguished-sounding Alistair is the English version of the Scottish name Alasdair, which itself is the Gaelic form of Alexander - meaning “defender of men.” Who knew Alistair and Alex came from the same root? This beauty is a more modern invention, a literary name first seen in Mary Young Ridenbaugh’s 19th-century novel Enola or, her Fatal Mistake (published in 1886).ĭerived from the Latin lux, meaning “light,” the name Lucian has been borne by multiple philosophers, two early Roman kings, and three popes.
With Germanic roots (it actually stems from the name Adalheidis), the name Alice means “noble.” And thanks to its prominence in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, its vibe is proper, with just a little bit of mischief and magic tied in.
Managing to be both short and sophisticated, Esmé is derived from Old French and means “esteemed” or “loved.” Derived from the Latin ama (to love) and Deus (god), this name famously belonged to Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
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