Names That Mean Generation

  1. Elidor
    • Origin:

      Welsh or Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "steel, or generation of god"
    • Description:

      As a Welsh name, Elidor is a modern form of Elidur, an ancient British king name. It was used by British author Alan Garner for the eponymous hero of his children's fantasy novel Elidor (1965).
  2. Dorit
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "of this generation"
    • Description:

      Popular in Israel, sounds a lot more current than Doris.Brings to mind Dickens' Little Dorrit, though Dorrit was the surname of its heroine Amy.
  3. Tamayo
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "generation jewel"
    • Description:

      Japanese name with a special crossover/creative touch via its association with the colorful paintings of acclaimed Mexican artist Rufino Tamayo.
  4. Dor
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "generation"