The concept of a messenger is a figure seen in many mythological stories from different cultures. It makes sense, then, that names that mean messenger are seen in many different languages. Often, messenger names can relate to religious ideas from Christianity and Judaism. Here are a few names that might appeal to you for your bundle of joy.
The boys’ name Malachi is probably best known for being the name of a book of the Bible. This is an ancient Hebrew-language name that translates to “my messenger,” and it’s fairly uncommon. For a boy, you might also consider the British name Ryder. This name means “cavalryman” or “messenger” and has, in recent years, been used occasionally as a girls’ name too.
A more common messenger name is Angelica, or the masculine, Angelo. This name is of Greek and Latin origin and can be translated as “angelic messenger.” Angelo is particularly popular as a boys’ name in Italy. Nunzio is another popular Italian boys’ name that’s rarely heard in English-speaking countries. It comes from the Latin word nuntius, meaning “messenger.”
For a girl, the delicate Dutch name Lieke might be a good choice. This sweet and unique name, like Angelica, means “angelic messenger.” Hermione, though better known now thanks to the Harry Potter series, is a fairly uncommon name that comes from Greek. It means “earthly messenger.” Another closely-related Greek girls’ name is Hermia, meaning “messenger.”
Angelica/Angelo
Meaning: Messenger
Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Aibak
Meaning: Messenger
Origin: Muslim
Gender: Boy
Boden
Meaning: Messenger
Origin: Anglo-Saxon
Gender: Boy
Breri
Meaning: Messenger
Origin: Arthurian Legend
Gender: Boy
Deacon
Meaning: Messenger
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Capucius
Meaning: Ambassador
Origin: Shakespearean
Gender: Boy
Erelah
Meaning: Holy Messenger
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Girl
Evangeline
Meaning: Happy Messenger
Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Gotzon
Meaning: Messenger
Origin: Basque
Gender: Boy
Hermione
Meaning: Earthly messenger
Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Hermia
Meaning: Messenger
Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Irisa
Meaning: Messenger-goddess
Origin: Russian
Gender: Girl
Ingram
Meaning: Heavenly Messenger
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Karey
Meaning: Messenger from God
Origin: Scottish
Gender: Boy
Kazemde
Meaning: Ambassador
Origin: Egyptian
Gender: Boy
Malachi
Meaning: Messenger of God
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Boy
Mal
Meaning: My messenger
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Boy
Mercury
Meaning: Messenger of the Gods
Origin: Latin
Gender: Boy
Nunzio
Meaning: Messenger
Origin: Italian
Gender: Boy
Ryder
Meaning: Messenger
Origin: British
Gender: Boy
Rezin
Meaning: Messenger
Origin: Biblical
Gender: Boy
Ramadhuta
Meaning: Ambassador of Rama
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Boy
Scilti
Meaning: Legendary Messenger of Arthur
Origin: Celtic
Gender: Boy
Safir
Meaning: Ambassador
Origin: Muslim
Gender: Boy
Shivadut
Meaning: Messenger of Shiva
Origin: Hindu
Gender: Boy
Tupac
Meaning: Messenger
Origin: African
Gender: Boy
Lieke
Meaning: Messenger
Origin: Dutch
Gender: Girl
