Pagan

Traditionally of English origin, the meaning of Pagan is 'a country dweller'. This is a name used for both boys and girls. 'From the country' or 'countryman' are other meanings of this name. Pagan has been derived from the Latin word 'paganus', which was used at the end of the Roman Empire as name for those who practiced a religion other than Christianity, Islam or Judaism. As a name, it describes someone who holds religious beliefs that differ from the main world religions. This name was used in Europe in the Middle Ages and gained popularity. Pagan also means 'a follower of a polytheistic religion'. Author Anne Tyler in her novel 'Amateur Marriage' called the hippie child in her novel Pagan, making it a sought-after name.