Names that Mean Alone | 100 Ideas for Alone, Solitary, Lost, and Abandoned

Searching for names that mean broken soul, lost, abandoned, or empty? Maybe it’s for a creative writing project or as a middle name for a coming baby.

Whatever the case, we’re here to provide you with beautiful-sounding names that check off all those meanings. We’ve gathered them from a variety of cultures – some ancient and others modern. 

Let’s pick together a name that means alone or is at least synomatic of it!

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18 Boy Names that Mean Alone 

Below you’re going to find boy names that mean misunderstood, lonesome, and more.

Aeilaeifr

In Old Norse, Aeilaeifr, pronounced as ‘aye-lie-fir’, means lone descendant. Since it’s of Nordic origin, every letter in Aeilaeifr has a meaning – all of which are qualities you’d want in a boy.

Some of these meanings include energetic, loyal, innovative, empowered, reassuring, and inquisitive. 

Ainsley

Ainsley is an Old English name that directly refers to a solitary woodland or clearing. It’s a name derived from ‘Ainslie’ and reminds one of Nature’s captivating and peaceful beauty.

Bakar

Bakar comes from the Basque word ‘bakarrik’, which means alone, solitude, unique, and loneliness. 

Chilufya

This is a name of Bantu origin, commonly used among the Bemba people in Zambia. Chilufya is generally associated with concepts like day, brightness, and new beginnings. It can also mean ‘the memory of a lost one’ or ‘to lose’.

Diggory 

Diggory has a rich etymology you’re going to absolutely adore! While it’s used more as a surname, it has English origins that trace back to Old French and Middle English roots. Being derived from ‘Degaré’, the name means ‘lost one’ or ‘lost wanderer’.

Other possible meanings for ‘Degaré’ include ‘the one who goes stray but survives’ or ‘a stray, lost one’.

Eilif

The Norse name Eilif is exceptionally popular in Norway and Sweden since it’s of a Scandinavian origin. On one hand it could mean a lone descendant, and on the other, it could also mean immortal (which is the ultimate state of loneliness, really). 

Eru

Here’s a gorgeous fantasy name, inspired by JRR Tolkien’s Middle Earth. Eru means ‘he that is alone’. He’s depicted as the supreme god and creator of all. 

Want more Lord of the Rings baby names? Check our list here! 

Hitori

In Japan, the name Hitori is a musical, unisex name that holds distinct meanings. Hitori (written in Japanese Katakana as (一人)) means ‘one person’ or ‘alone’. 

Honja

Honja is another Asia-originating name, specifically Korea. There, Honja (or 혼자) translates to ‘alone’ or ‘by oneself’. The name can inspire your baby boy to be comfortable in his own skin.

Karikoga

This powerful name comes to us from the Shona people of Zimbabwe. Names in the Shona language always carry significant meanings. 

A possible meaning for Karikoga is ‘chief’ or ‘master’. It reflects leadership authority, and strength in leading a tribe alone. Another meaning is ‘loner’.

Kissimi

Kissimi, originating from the Inuit Native American language, means ‘alone’ and conveys a sense of being on one’s own. 

Monomachos 

Don’t know about you, but most Greek names sound pretty badass to me! And Monomachos (μονομάχος) is a historically significant name of Greek origins, meaning ‘he who fights alone’. It’s a testament to bravery and signifies courage.

Payekha

Another unisex name, Payekha means ‘he/she is alone’ in Tumbuka. It could also mean ‘one who refuses the assistance of others’.

Qazaq

Names starting with ‘Q’ are always unique, like Quentin, for instance. Qazaq, a name of Turkish origin, means free, alone, lone wanderer, and independent.

Sambor

Sambor, which you could later shorten to Sam, is a name of Slavic origin. It works as either a given name or a surname. While it has meanings related to strength and protection, it could also mean alone.

Samogost

Interestingly, Samogost is a compound name of two Polish words that translate roughly into ‘a solitary guest’ or ‘a man who lives alone’.

Samomysl

Another intriguing compound name is Samomysl – this name is of Slavic origins, though.

It’s made up of ‘samo’ which means self or alone. Fun fact: ‘Samo’ is used in many Slavic names to convey uniqueness.

The other half, ‘mysl’, derives from the Slavic word for thought or mind. Together, the name means ‘alone in thought’ or ‘independent thinker’.

Samoslaw

Here’s an example of another Slavic word that uses the word ‘samo’ at the beginning.

The second half of this compound name, which is ‘slaw’, means ‘glory’. Put together, this name translates to ‘lone glory’.

16 Girls Names that Mean Alone

16 Girls Names that Mean Alone

Now onto the girl names. The following are my personal favorites. I hope you like them!

Bakarne

Remember the Basque boy’s name, Bakar? This is the girl variation of that and also means alone.

Dubiwe

Derived from the Ngoni language, the name Dubiwe means ‘left alone’.

Ezhno

In the Native American Omaha-Ponca language, Ezhno means lone or one who lives in solitary. It’s typically used as part of a longer name but can be used by itself. 

Eindis

Eindis is a beautiful Old Norse name. It means ‘island goddess’ or ‘lone goddess’. 

Enola

Enola spelled backwards is alone! It was first coined for the novel Enola; or, Her Fatal Mistake, by Mary Young Ridenbaugh, published back in 1886. 

Some speculate that Enola has Native American origins as well, possibly meaning ‘solitary’ or ‘alone’.

Farda

Farda, a name of Persian descent, is a forward-looking name that means ‘tomorrow’ or ‘future’. Another possible translation is ‘solitary’ or ‘alone’.

Interestingly, a variation of Farda is Farida – which is Arabic for unique or ‘she who stands alone’.

Isel

Isel, often written as Izel, is a name taken from the Nahuatl language that stands for ‘the only one’ or ‘she who is unique and alone’. 

Isolabella

I bet you haven’t come across this fun variation of the popular name, Isabella! 

While the latter is of mixed Spanish-Italian origins and means ‘God is my oath’, Isolabella, on the other hand, is more melancholic.

The Italian word ‘Isola’ that makes up the name’s first half can either mean island or alone. Combined with ‘bella’, you could translate it to ‘beautiful solitude’ or ‘isolated beauty’.

Find more melancholic names in:Names that mean Sad or Sadness

Kaivalya

Kaivalya, written in Sanskrit as (कैवल्य), has Hindu roots in yogic philosophy. The unisex name refers to absolute independence, ultimate freedom, or the state of spiritual liberation. 

Marisol

Marisol is a Spanish name and is short for María de la Soledad, which means Mary of Solitude. It’s a title given to the Virgin Mary, often referred to as ‘Our Lady of Solitude’ as well.

Mona 

The name Mona comes from the Greek word monos (μονος), which means solitary or one. In Sanskrit, Mona also means ‘alone’ and sometimes means ‘silence’.

Monica 

Monica is another alone-meaning name derived from the Greek word monos (μονος). On the other hand, in Latin, Monica is derived from ‘monere’, which is to advise or counsel.

Perdita

Here’s another Latin-derived name that conveys a sense of being lost or strayed. Shakespeare used this name in his renowned play The Winter’s Tale. The character was an abandoned princess of the same name. It’s a beautifully rich name that means ‘lost’ or ‘lost one’ too.

Samboja

A feminine and Polish name; Samboja means ‘she who fights alone’. It’s among my favorite names for broken souls. 

Solavita

Solavita is an Italian compound name, made up of ‘sola’ which is ‘alone’ and ‘vita’, meaning ‘life’. Together, the name means ‘one who lives a solitary life’.

Soledad

Soledad is the Spanish word for solitude. On its own, it makes for quite a pretty name! 

Names that Mean Lonely

In case you haven’t found what you’re looking for yet, here are more names that mean alone:

1. Akela: A Hindu, male name that means ‘alone’ or ‘solitary’
2. Alphard: Of Arabic origin, ‘Al-Fard’ or ‘Alphard’ means ‘the solitary one’.
3. Erendis: Derived from JRR Tolkien’s Unfinished Tales, the name means ‘lonely bride’.
4. Reia: A female Japanese name meaning ‘lonely’.
5. Rento: The male Japanese version of Reia, and means ‘lonely person’.
6. Sambor: Means ‘alone in battle’ and is an archaic Polish name.
7. Tanamara: Is a unisex Cherokee name meaning ‘lonely wind’.

Names that Mean Abandoned

I found a handful of names that mean abandoned as well. Check them out below:

1. Azubah (female)
2. Desamparada (female)
3. Forsaken (unisex)
4. Hokee (male)
5. Lepadat (male)
6. Tai (male)
7. Yuutai (male)

Names that Mean Despair

Despair-meaning names are few. Here’s what I could find:

1. Anaira: Comes from the Greek word for despair. Swedish author Harry Martinson invented it for a poem. 
2. Anguish
3. Blue
4. Despond
5. Gloom
6. Melancholy 

You might also enjoy my collections of names that mean unwanted, worthless, pain, and insecure.

Names that Mean Empty

Looking for words that mean blank, void, or empty? Here are a couple beautiful-sounding names that share those meanings:

1. Akeru (unisex): This Japanese name has many possible meanings, including to empty.
2. Cassius (male): Roman name meaning empty, vain.
3. Chaos (unisex): The Greek word ‘kaos’ means abyss, empty void.
4. Chikara (unisex): Like most Japanese names, Chikara has many possible meanings, including empty, void.
5. Kuuga (male): Another Japanese name that may mean empty.
6. Utsuho (unisex): This unisex Japanese name means emptiness, empty hole, cave.
7. Zero (unisex): Ultimately derived from Arabic and Sanskrit words that mean empty.
8. Zhali (male): This Arabic name means empty, free, open.

If you haven’t found the one name for you yet, check out other names in a similar vein to those above in the following posts: 

• Names That Mean Forgotten
• Names that mean No Name
• Names that mean Void
• Names that mean Lost Soul

Names that Mean Broken Soul

Last but not least, here’s a compiled list of names that mean broken soul. Some of these have a tragic origin or share tormenting meanings.

1. Abiba (female): From Morocco, this name means sad, heartbroken, and beautiful.
2. Alastor (male): A Greek name meaning ‘broken-hearted’ and ‘tormentor’.
3. Boutoku (male): A strong Japanese name for ‘tormented/twisted/cursed soul’.
4. Deirdre (female): Of Irish origin and means ‘he whose soul is tormented’ in Gaelic.
5. Kanashii (unisex): Another Japanese name for a sad soul, also meaning grievous.

More Names That Remind Us of Being Alone 

These names have ‘sol’ in them, which reminds us of the Latin root ‘sole’ which means ‘alone’ or ‘solitary’. Take your pick!

1. Absolom (male) (Biblical origin)
2. Basolus (male) (Romanian origin)
3. Desoline (female) (French/Italian origin)
4. Eisolf (male) (Medieval Dutch name)
5. Isolde (female) (Derived from an Arthurian legend) 
6. Isotta, Isolina, Issolt, Isola (female) (Possible variations of Isolde)
7. Orsolya (female) (Hungarian version of Ursula) 
8. Soldis (female) (Icelandic origin)
9. Solene (female) (French origin)
10. Solomon (male) (Biblical origin)

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Names of Lone Figures in Literature and Movies

Let’s tip our hats to famous characters found in beloved literary works and movies that we remember as eccentric or intriguing lone figures.

• Arthur “Boo” Radley – To Kill a Mockingbird 
• Booker – The Expendables 2
• Chuck Noland – Cast Away
• Cosette- Les Miserables 
• Don Quixote – Don Quixote 
• Edward Scissorhands – Edward Scissorhands 
• Miss Havisham – Great Expectations 
• Holden Caulfield – Catcher in the Rye
• India – India Stoker
• Jay Gatsby – The Great Gatsby 
• Marv – Sin City
• Mersault – The Outsider
• Norman Bates – Psycho
• Olive Pendergast – Easy A
• Phil Connors – Groundhog Day
• Quasimodo – The Hunchback of Notre Dame 
• Rick Deckard – Blade Runner
• Riddick – Pitch Black
• Robert Neville – I am Legend
• Sam Bell – Moon
• Trevor Reznik – The Machinist 
• Willy Wonka – Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 
• Zeke Tyler – The Faculty 

Wrap Up: Names that Mean Alone

Now you have dozens of ideas for names that mean alone. Plus names meaning broken soul, misunderstood, lost, solitary, despair, and more.

Please share your thoughts in the comments. I’d love to hear which names meaning alone you like and where you’re using them!

While you’re here, why not take a peek at other piled lists of names that mean fear, shadow, and disaster?