Albion

how do you pronounce Albion?

where does the name Albion come from?

From an ancient Gallo-Latin name for Britain, from a Celtic root usually linked with white, though its primary Common Celtic sense may have been upper world, as opposed to the underworld. The Romans are often thought to have connected it with the Latin albus, white.

Albion is the oldest known name for the island of Great Britain, from the Latin 'albus' (white), likely referring to the White Cliffs of Dover. In William Blake's mythology, Albion is a primordial giant who embodies the nation's spirit. The name carries mythic grandeur and a deep connection to British identity and landscape.

how popular is this name?

Albion has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 7 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 7. It peaked at #706 in 1881, and ranked #907 in 1893.

Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Albion fell outside the top 1,000.

the history of Albion

Albion is usually a masculine given name, taken from this poetic name for Britain. It has a long if uncommon record as a first name, from an 8th-century Saxon leader to several 19th- and 20th-century American and European figures.

who are famous people named Albion?

• Albion (poetic and mythological name for Britain)
• Albion W. Tourgee (American Civil War soldier, lawyer, and civil rights advocate)

what names are similar to Albion?

what names go well with Albion?

Sibling names that share Albion's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.