Volney

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.

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

Latin · From Latin 'Aemilia,' a Roman family name possibly meaning 'rival' or 'industrious.'

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

Greek · From Greek mythology, the faithful wife of Odysseus; possibly meaning 'weaver' from pene (thread).

French · From Germanic 'karl' meaning 'free man' or 'warrior.' One of the most enduring royal names in history.

Arabic · Layla comes from Arabic layl, meaning "night," and is famed through classical love poetry.

English · A diminutive of Elaine, ultimately linked to Helen and meanings like bright or shining light.