Names that mean run

Naming your baby can be a difficult task. The meaning behind the name you choose will give them clues about who they are, and it's important to find one that fits. The following list will provide you with some great options that have the word Run in their meaning.

1. Boy names that mean run


  1. Achzib The name Achzib is of Biblical origin and means "Liar, lying, one that runs".
  2. Adrastos The name Adrastos is of Greek origin and means "Means 'not inclined to run away' in Greek. This was the name of a king of Argos in Greek legend.".
  3. Anisim The name Anisim is of Russian origin and means "the Greek Onesimos useful, profitable. The name, which was used as a common slave name in ancient times, was borne by a runaway slave converted to Christianity by St. Paul".
  4. Daimen The name Daimen is of Greek origin and means "Variant of Damon: Gentle. To tame. A variant of Damian. In Greek legend Damon was a loyal friend of Pythias. Famous bearer in modern times: American author Damon Runyon.".
  5. Daimon The name Daimon is of Greek origin and means "Variant of Damon: Gentle. To tame. A variant of Damian. In Greek legend Damon was a loyal friend of Pythias. Famous bearer in modern times: American author Damon Runyon.".
  6. Deganawidah The name Deganawidah is of Native American origin and means "Variant of Dekanawida: Iroquois name meaning two rivers running.".
  7. Dekanawida The name Dekanawida is of Native American origin and means "Iroquois name meaning two rivers running.".
  8. Elaskolatat The name Elaskolatat is of Native American origin and means "Nez Perce name meaning animal running into the ground.".
  9. Haahashtari The name Haahashtari is of Biblical origin and means "A runner.".
  10. Hizar The name Hizar is of Arabic origin and means "Fast Runner".
  11. Rasem The name Rasem is of Turkish origin and means "Mirror Image. Running water".
  12. Shonkah The name Shonkah is of North American Indian origin and means "the Osage shonka dog, horse and sabe black: hence, black dog, black horse Because horses were not native to this continent, the Native Americans did not have a word for them. They often called them walking dogs, in contrast to their real dogs, which were usually running around".
  13. Sverting The name Sverting is of Norse origin and means "Saga name (son of Runolf Ulfsson)".

2. Girl names that mean run


  1. Atalanta The name Atalanta is of Latin origin and means "Swift runner, Mighty opponent.".
  2. Atalantah The name Atalantah is of Greek origin and means "Swift runner, Mighty opponent.".
  3. Atlanta The name Atlanta is of Greek origin and means "Swift runner, Mighty opponent.".
  4. Atlantah The name Atlantah is of Greek origin and means "Swift runner, Mighty opponent.".
  5. Atlante The name Atlante is of Greek origin and means "Swift runner, Mighty opponent.".
  6. Atlantia The name Atlantia is of Greek origin and means "Swift runner, Mighty opponent.".
  7. Atlantiah The name Atlantiah is of Greek origin and means "Swift runner, Mighty opponent.".
  8. Atlantya The name Atlantya is of Greek origin and means "Swift runner, Mighty opponent.".
  9. Atlantyah The name Atlantyah is of Greek origin and means "Swift runner, Mighty opponent.".
  10. dhrasti The name dhrasti is of Arabic origin and means "Inescapable, Not running away".
  11. drasthi The name drasthi is of Arabic origin and means "Inescapable, Not running away".
  12. Guddrinne The name Guddrinne is of Old Norse origin and means "Divine wisdom, Good friend, Rune; Warrior.".
  13. Gudren The name Gudren is of Old Norse origin and means "Divine wisdom, Good friend, Rune; Warrior.".
  14. Gudrin The name Gudrin is of Old Norse origin and means "Divine wisdom, Good friend, Rune; Warrior.".
  15. Gudrina The name Gudrina is of Old Norse origin and means "Divine wisdom, Good friend, Rune; Warrior.".
  16. Gudrine The name Gudrine is of Old Norse origin and means "Divine wisdom, Good friend, Rune; Warrior.".
  17. Gudrinn The name Gudrinn is of Old Norse origin and means "Divine wisdom, Good friend, Rune; Warrior.".
  18. Gudrinna The name Gudrinna is of Old Norse origin and means "Divine wisdom, Good friend, Rune; Warrior.".
  19. Gudrun The name Gudrun is of Swedish origin and means "Divine wisdom, Good friend, Rune; Warrior.".
  20. Gudruna The name Gudruna is of Swedish origin and means "Divine wisdom, Good friend, Rune; Warrior.".
  21. Ritika The name Ritika is of Indian origin and means "Moving, flowing, running".
  22. Slgrun The name Slgrun is of Scandinavian origin and means "From an Old Norse compound name composed of sigr victory and run secret lore The name is borne in Norse mythology by the Valkyrie daughter of King Hogni".
  23. Tallulah The name Tallulah is of Native American origin and means "Leaping, running water.".
  24. Tazish The name Tazish is of Arabic origin and means "Run".
  25. Zanba The name Zanba is of Arabic origin and means "Inscription on the run".

3. Unisex names that mean run


  1. Powasheek The name Powasheek is of Native American origin and means "To Run The Water Off".