178 Baby Names That Mean Fame

Names that galvanize your child towards the path of glory and greatness.

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This interesting post on baby names meaning fame brings you a comprehensive list of names that can prove to be handy when you search for the right name for your little one.

Some parents want their children to be beautiful; some like to keep an upbeat disposition first, while others want their children to gain fame. In today’s generation, fame isn’t seen as a consequence or by-product of something you achieve. It’s often pursued directly as a goal in and of itself. People have different reasons for seeking fame. Some even desire the value and love people get for being famous.

So if you also want your little one to be as famous as Bill Gates or Leonardo DiCaprio when he grows up, set them on the path by giving him a name meaning fame. It does not guarantee that your child will be as famous as them, but it will inspire him to work as hard as his namesake to achieve fame.

In this list, you will come across names such as Alojzy, meaning famous warrior, Lulita, one who achieved fame in war, and Slava, meaning a person of fame, among others, that surely live up to the meanings they stand for.

These names contain traces of the influence of renowned people, from ancient legends to contemporary symbols. As you browse the carefully picked list, you will find names that resonate with historical people, pioneering artists, prominent leaders, and renowned thinkers. Each name has a charm that allows parents to connect with the past while imagining an extraordinary future for their child. Each name tells a different tale.

So, read on and explore the wide variety of name options we offer you in this post and choose the perfect name for your little one that will best suit their personality and continue to inspire them throughout their life.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Othmar	Boy	One who has elements of wealth and fame
Otmar	Boy	Fame; Wealth; Prosperity
Perumagan	Boy	A son who will bring honor; A son who will bring fame and name to the family
Pragnay	Boy	Famous; Scholar; One with Fame; One of many names of Lord Ganesh signifying his knowledge and wisdom
Prakyath	Boy	Popular; Well-known; Renowned; Celebrity; Fame
Prasiddhi	Boy	One of many accomplishments and a great fame
Pugal	Boy	To have glory or fame
Ram pratap	Boy	Lord Rama's fame
Rampratap	Boy	The fame of Lord Rama
Rapata	Boy	Bright fame

Raunak	Boy	One who has reached fame
Ravikeerti	Boy	One whose fame is like the Sun; Popular and famous for brilliance like the Sun
Reyrobert	Boy	The king with bright fame; A combination of Rey and Robert
Rhona	Girl	Fame; Friend; Spear; Pike; White; Fair; Blessed; Holy; Fair haired
Ricmaer	Boy	A powerful ruler who reached fame
Roase	Girl	One who reached fame in his life
Robbee	Girl	A biright light of fame
Robena	Girl	A shining, glowing fame
Robene	Girl	She whose fame is glowing
Robenia	Girl	A woman of shinnig fame

Robert	Boy	Bright famous one; Bright fame
Roberte	Girl	She who is well-known for her glow and fame
Robertene	Girl	She who is known for her fame and brigthness
Roberto	Boy	Bright famous one; Bright fame; A variant of Robert
Robi	Boy	He who is glowing with fame
Robin	Boy	Bright famous one; Bright fame; A variant of Robert
Robina	Girl	She who glows with fame
Robinet	Boy	He whose fame is bright
Robinett	Boy	His fame burns bright
Robinetta	Girl	She who burns with fame

Robinia	Girl	A woman whose fame is bright
Robison	Boy	Son of the one who glows with fame
Roburts	Boy	Bright fame
Robyn	Boy	Bright famous one; Bright fame; A variant of Robert
Rodolphus	Boy	A wolf of great fame
Roena	Girl	A fame that brings happiness and bliss
Roenne	Girl	A woman who brings fame and bliss
Rohine	Girl	One who is sparkling with fame
Rohm	Unisex	Fame
Romuald	Boy	One who rules with fame

Rona	Girl	Joy is mine; Fame; Friend; Spear; Pike; White; Fair; Blessed; Holy; Fair Haired
Roparzh	Boy	Bright fame; Breton form of Robert
Ropata	Boy	Bright fame; A variant of Rapata
Rosanna	Girl	Rose; Fame; Dew; Favor; Grace
Rosendo	Boy	He who is on a path of fame
Rounak	Boy	A Boy who reached fame and glory
Rowena	Girl	White spear; Famous friend; Fame and happiness
Rudi	Girl	One who has the fame of a wolf
Rudie	Girl	One whose fame is like a wolf's
Rui	Boy	He who is known for his power and fame

Rumer	Boy	Fame; Rome pilgrim; Something falsely spread; A variant spelling of Rumor
Rupert	Boy	Fame bright; Glory
Ruperta	Girl	A female whose fame shines
Ruubert	Boy	A form of Robert; Bright; Fame
Selmer	Boy	One who finds happiness in fame
Shreyank	Boy	A boy who found fame in life
Shreyansh	Boy	A lucky one who gives fame to others
Stanislava	Girl	A woman who achieves fame
Stasya	Girl	Strength; Fame; Firmness
Stephen	Boy	Crown; Wreath; Fame; Honor; Reward

Stosh	Boy	Someone who achieves glory or fame
Sunam	Boy	Good name; Fame
Suyashas	Boy	Glorious fame
Tecla	Girl	Acclaimed fame
Tekla	Girl	A divine fame
Tekli	Girl	An eternal fame
Vyacheslav	Boy	Glory, honor, fame
Yashas	Boy	Fame; A famous person
Yashasvi	Unisex	Fame, successful, accomplished
Yashesh	Boy	Fame and popularity

Yashita	Girl	Fame and popularity
Yashmit	Boy	Famed; A famous person
Yashodhan	Boy	One who is rich in fame; Famous
Yashodhara	Girl	Bearer of fame or glory
Yashpal	Boy	Protector of fame
Yashveer	Girl	Victorious or brave; full of fame or glory
Yesha	Girl	Fame; One who desires fame
Yeshwanth	Boy	A Person who attains fame and glory

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We have provided you with a lengthy list of names in this post on baby names meaning fame that we believe will certainly satisfy your requirements for selecting the perfect baby name. Do feel free to discuss this list with other close friends and family members to get their opinions about the names as well. In addition, it is crucial to do your research before selecting a name, respect the background it comes from, and adhere to any customs accompanying it.

Infographic: Charismatic Names That Mean Fame

Wanting your child to be well-known among people and have a good nature is a desire that every parent holds close to their heart. So, look at this interesting infographic on names meaning 'fame;' pick one that resonates with you and inspires your child along their path in life. You can also save and share it with others for their benefit.

charismatic names that mean fame (infographic)

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are there any unique or creative names that mean ‘fame’?

Several names have unique meanings like ‘fame.’ They include Blagoslav meaning ‘sweet,’ ‘pleasant’ and ‘glory’ in Bulgarian Şan meaning ‘fame,’ ‘reputation’ in Turkish, and Rodin meaning ‘fame’ in French.

2. Are there any cultural or regional associations with names that mean ‘fame’?

The Polish name Sobieslaw meaning ‘glory for oneself’ is born by a 12th-century duke of Bohemia. Hróarr is a name from Old Norse meaning ‘praise, ‘fame.’ It was the name of a legendary Danish king who also appears in the epic poem Beowulf. Miroslav is a Czech name meaning ‘peace,’ and ‘world, glory,’ and the name was borne by a Croatian king.

3. Can a name meaning fame be used for both boys and girls?

Certain names like Adal (Turkish name meaning ‘may you achieve fame’), Dera (Malagasy name meaning ‘praise,’ ‘fame’), Jasmeet (Indian Sikh name meaning ‘fame,’ ‘praise,’ ‘glory’), and Maine (Finnish name meaning ‘reputation,’ ‘prestige,’ ‘fame’) are gender-neutral and can be used for both boys and girls.

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