Names that mean bright
Names of bright meaning have an energetic, optimistic, light feeling about them. They represent intelligence, hope, and a brilliant soul that shines. For many, names associated with this definition speak of hope, brightness, and a positive view of life, as we all should have.
"Bright/Light" in various languages There are also many wonderful names that mean "bright" or "light" from different languages. The English and Old English derived names Clara, Eleanor, and Robert all convey the meaning of “bright” or “shining.” From the Slavic languages, Svetlana means “light” or “bright one,” and from the Greek and Latin languages, Lucia, Lucas, and Lucian mean “light.” In Japanese, Akira means "bright" or "clear."
To select from the best Bright names is to turn your gaze toward warmth, knowledge, and hope. Traditional or contemporary, gentle or strong, these names shine on when it comes to brilliance, light, and happiness.
Boy Names That Mean Bright
| Name | Other Meaning |
|---|---|
| Lynx | Wild cat, Light, Brightness |
| Lukacs | Gleaming |
| Louka | From lucania, Shining |
| Antares | Brightest red star |
| Clianth | Glory-flower, Bright-flower |
| Phoebus | Bright one |
| Phoibos | Radiant, Pure one |
| Edilberto | Noble |
| Robert | Bright fame |
| Albert | Noble, Famous |
| Alberto | Noble, Famous |
| Hugh | Mind, Thought, Spirit, Heart, Understanding, Bright mind, Bright spirit |
| Gilbert | Bright pledge |
| Robbie | Bright fame |
| Humberto | Shining intellect, Famous, Renowned warrior |
| Braulio | Torch, Flaming sword, Fire, Radiant |
| Herbert | Bright army, Illustrious warrior |
| Adalbert | Noble, And famous |
| Aubert | Noble bright |
| Philibert | Very bright |
| Alvert | Noble, And famous |
| Seibert | Bright victory, Famous victory |
| Abert | Noble, And famous |
| Hulbert | Friendly, Grace |
| Hubie | Bright or shining intellect |
| Wilbur | Resolute, Brilliant, Bright will |
| Humbert | Bright and famous child or bear cub, Brilliant strength, Famous warrior, The brightness of the puppy |
| Berthold | Bright strength, Bright power, Brilliant ruler |
| Berto | — |
| Robbins | Bright fame |
| Hubert | Bright or shining intellect |
| Heller | Brilliant, Dweller on the hill, Old german coin |
| Robt | Bright fame |
| Huberta | Brilliant mind, Bright in mind and spirit |
| Obert | Wealthy, Noble, Famous |
| Rupert | Fame bright |
| Huberto | Bright heart |
| Albertus | Noble, And famous |
| Wilber | Willful |
Girl Names That Mean Bright
| Name | Other Meaning |
|---|---|
| Chana | Favor, Grace, Light, Shine |
| Ziva | Radiant, Light of god, Alive, Living |
| Suzanne | Lily, Lotus, To be joyful |
| Phoebe | Radiant, Pure |
| Lena | Torch, Ray of light, Tower, Dwelling |
| Urith | Brightness |
| Aleena | Light, Torch, Soft, Delicate, Noble |
| Laney | Brilliant, Shining light, The bright one |
| Elina | Bright light, Torch, Of helen |
| Eleni | Torch, The bright one |
| Ellen | Brilliant, The bright one, Shining light |
| Nelly | The bright one, Shining light |
| Elayna | Torch, Shining light, The bright one, Brilliant |
| Leana | Brilliant, Shining light, The bright one, Weary |
| Illiana | Shining light, The bright one, My god is yahweh |
| Elin | Shining, Brilliant, The bright one |
| Ellena | Shining light, The bright one |
| Pheba | Shining, Radiant one, Pure |
| Pheby | Radiant |
| Leokadia | White, Pure |
| Eleen | The bright one, Desired, Beauty |
| Nellwyn | Torch, Light, Pure, Fair, Bright friend |
| Helenann | Torch, The bright one, Grace, Favor |
| Ileane | Trojan, Shining light |
| Mera | Emerald, Bright green precious stone, Sparkle, Glisten, Gleam |
| Phaidra | — |
| Phebe | Radiant, Prophetic |
| Phaedra | — |
| Phedra | — |
| Eleanna | Torch, Shining light |
| Ellina | Bright light, Torch, Moon, God has answered |
| Maryellen | The bright one, Drop of the sea, Beloved |
| Urena | Brightness |
| Phadra | — |
| Urina | Of uriah, Brightness, My light is yahweh, Flame |
| Illeanna | Sun ray, Trojan |
| Faydra | — |
| Eleena | Sun ray, Light, Torch |
| Neli | Torch, Shining light, The bright one |
| Pheobe | Radiant, Prophetic, Pure one |
| Jalena | Of helena, The bright one, Shining light, Torch, God is gracious |
| Ailene | Torch, Bright shining one, Brilliant |
| Nelsy | Torch, Shining light |
| Amarilis | Of amaryllis, Sparkle, Shine, Fresh, Flower |
| Elainna | Torch, Shining light, The bright one, Brilliant |
| Elynn | Sun ray, Bright light, Torch |
| Nel | Horn, Merciful, Pity, Shining one, God is my light, Cloud, Champion |
| Alyne | Light, Beautiful |
| Alayne | Torch, Shining |
| Zakiyya | Clear, Pure |
| Fedra | — |
| Febe | Radiant |
| Agalia | Happy, Bright joy |
| Allaine | Precious, River in switzerland, Shining light, Torch, Little rock, Beautiful |
| Aaren | Accumulation, High mountain, Exalted |
| Citara | Star |
| Susy | Of susan, Lily, Joyful, Cheerful |
| Noga | Morning light, Brightness |
| Ellona | Shining, Light, Torch, Shining light, Brilliant, The bright one |
| Lynah | Of helen, Noble, Of alina, Beautiful, Sun ray, Shining light |
| Nelley | Sun ray, Shining light, Bright one |
| Phaedre | — |
| Pheabe | Radiant, Pure, Prophetic |
| Phoebey | Of phoebe, Radiant, Pure |
| Phoeboe | Radiant, Pure |
| Zuzana | Lotus, Lily, To be joyful |
| Zelaina | The moon, Brightness |
| Pheoebe | Radiant, Pure |
| Behira | Shining |
| Berte | Noble |
| Roberta | Bright fame |
| Robenia | Bright fame |
| Gilberte | Bright promise, Bright pledge |
| Berthe | Shining one, Famous |
| Bertine | Bright and shining |
| Arvy | People's friend, Army friend, Eagle friend, Wild boar friend, Iron bright, Iron blazing, Battle worthy, Rich, Copious, Abundant |
| Berdine | Of bernadine, Bright or glowing maiden, Strong brave bear |
| Bertrice | Noble and bright, Voyager, Traveler, Blessed, Happy |
| Bartha | Bright one |
| Ruberta | Bright fame |
| Reberta | Bright fame |
| Robette | Bright fame |
| Robbey | Bright fame |
| Laberta | — |
| Bertha | The bright one, Famous |
| Birtha | Shining, Famous, The bright one |
| Rupa | Bright fame, Silver, Beautiful |
| Robena | Bright fame |
| Robertina | Bright fame |
| Ilon | Tree, Torch, Shining light, Bright one |
| Norberta | Bright north |
| Albertine | Noble and bright |
| Alverta | Noble |
| Filberto | Very bright or illustrious, Of philos, Beloved |
| Jelica | Bright one, Noble, Messenger |
| Blanch | Bright white, To shine |
Unisex Names That Mean Bright
| Name | Other Meaning |
|---|---|
| Aether | Brightness, Bright upper sky |
| Elan | Oak tree, Shining light, The bright one, Fawn, Beautiful orchid, Ardor, Zeal |
| Sera | Princess, Fiery |
| Ziv | Radiant, Blooming, Sprouting |
| Alvah | His highness, Rising, Brightness |
| Koren | Pure, Shining, Beaming |
| Robin | Shining, Famous |
| Bobby | Bright fame, Foreign |
| Lenny | Brave as a lion, Shining, Bright one |
| Robyn | Bright fame, Robin |
| Robinn | Bright fame |
| Berrie | Noble and bright, A fortified place |
| Robby | Bright fame |
| Talbott | Of talabert, Bright valley |
| Jarrell | Of talabert, Bright valley |
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