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Dylan is a given name and surname of Welsh origin. It means "son of the sea", "born from the ocean", or "great tide". It is derived from the Welsh words
Dylan_(name)
Filipino-American basketball player (born 2006)
Dylan Robert Harper (born March 2, 2006) is an American professional basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association
Dylan_Harper
Topics referred to by the same term
Dylan Dylan (2007 album), a 2007 compilation album by Bob Dylan Dylan (musician), professional name of English singer-songwriter Natasha Woods Dylan (play)
Dylan
American singer-songwriter (born 1941)
Bob Dylan (legally Robert Dylan; born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Described as one of the greatest songwriters
Bob_Dylan
American actor (born 1991)
Dylan Rhodes O'Brien (born August 26, 1991) is an American actor. His first major role was as Stiles Stilinski in the MTV supernatural series Teen Wolf
Dylan_O'Brien
American model and actress (born 1939)
Dylan (born Shirley Marlin Noznisky; October 28, 1939) is an American former actress and model who was the first wife of singer-songwriter Bob Dylan.
Sara_Dylan
American mass murderers (1981–1999)
Eric David Harris (April 9, 1981 – April 20, 1999) and Dylan Bennet Klebold (/ˈkliːboʊld/ KLEE-bohld; September 11, 1981 – April 20, 1999) were an American
Eric_Harris_and_Dylan_Klebold
1963 studio album by Bob Dylan
The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan is the second studio album by the American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. It was released on May 27, 1963, through Columbia Records
The_Freewheelin'_Bob_Dylan
American singer (born 1990)
Dylan Scott Robinson (born October 22, 1990) is an American country music singer and songwriter, better known by his stage name Dylan Scott. He is signed
Dylan_Scott
2024 film by James Mangold
singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, directed by James Mangold, written by Mangold and Jay Cocks, and loosely based on the 2015 book Dylan Goes Electric! by Elijah
A_Complete_Unknown
American singer-songwriter (born 1969)
Jakob Luke Dylan (born December 9, 1969) is an American singer-songwriter. He rose to fame as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and principal songwriter of
Jakob_Dylan
Chinese actor (born 1998)
(Chinese: 王鹤棣; pinyin: Wáng Hèdì; born 20 December 1998), also known as Dylan Wang, is a Chinese actor and singer. He is known for his role as Daoming
Dylan_Wang
American singer, songwriter and actress (born 2004)
Dylan Shea Conrique (born April 13, 2004) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She began her career as an actress debuting in Chicken Girls
Dylan_Conrique
American social-media personality, actress, and singer (born 1996)
Dylan Mulvaney (born December 29, 1996) is an American social media personality, actress, and singer who is best known for detailing her gender transition
Dylan_Mulvaney
American musician
representatives left the label, after which the record company tried to use the Dylan name as a selling point, against the band's directive. In mid-1993, the label
Rami_Jaffee
American pornographic actress (born 1981)
age 23. She came up with her stage name when she was looking through a pornographic magazine and saw the name "Dylan" and the phrase "Ride Her". She left
Dylan_Ryder
American actor (born 1992)
and Melanie Wright. Dylan was born 15 minutes before his twin brother Cole Sprouse and was named after Welsh poet and writer Dylan Thomas. When the twins
Dylan_Sprouse
1965 music controversy
In 1965, Bob Dylan, the leading songwriter of the American folk music revival, began recording and performing with electric instruments, generating controversy
Electric_Dylan_controversy
American actor (born 1961)
Mark Anthony "Dylan" McDermott (born October 26, 1961) is an American actor. He is known for his role as lawyer and law firm head Bobby Donnell on the
Dylan_McDermott
American actor (born 1963)
Dylan Walsh (born Charles Hunter Walsh; November 17, 1963) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Dr. Sean McNamara on the FX television
Dylan_Walsh
Welsh poet and writer (1914–1953)
Dylan Marlais Thomas (27 October 1914 – 9 November 1953) was a Welsh poet and writer, whose works include the poems "Do not go gentle into that good night"
Dylan_Thomas
American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan has released 40 studio albums, 21 live albums, 18 volumes of The Bootleg Series, 44 compilation albums, seven soundtracks
Bob_Dylan_discography
1983 song by Bob Dylan
singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. Named for the blues singer of the same name, the song was recorded in the spring of 1983, during the sessions for Dylan's album Infidels;
Blind_Willie_McTell_(song)
American actor and musician (born 1996)
Dylan Christopher Minnette (born December 29, 1996) is an American actor and musician. He is known for his role as Clay Jensen in the Netflix drama series
Dylan_Minnette
Song from Descendants 2
"What's My Name" is a song performed by China Anne McClain, Thomas Doherty, and Dylan Playfair that was released as a single on June 2, 2017, by Walt Disney
What's My Name (Descendants song)
What's_My_Name_(Descendants_song)
American influencer (born 1992)
Zac Efron. Efron is from San Luis Obispo, California. He was named after singer Bob Dylan. In addition to his older brother Zac, he has a younger sister
Dylan_Efron
1962 studio album by Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan is the debut studio album by the American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, released on March 19, 1962, by Columbia Records. The album was produced
Bob_Dylan_(album)
2000 Bob Dylan song
Changed" is a song from the film Wonder Boys, written and performed by Bob Dylan and released as a single on May 1, 2000. It won the Academy Award for Best
Things_Have_Changed
Bob Dylan is an American singer-songwriter, author and visual artist. Over his career he has received many accolades throughout his long career as a songwriter
List of awards and nominations received by Bob Dylan
List_of_awards_and_nominations_received_by_Bob_Dylan
American football player (born 2003)
Dylan Cooper Fairchild (born May 8, 2003) is an American professional football guard for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL)
Dylan_Fairchild
American model and actress
Dylan Frances Penn (born April 13, 1991) is an American model and actress. She is the daughter of Sean Penn and Robin Wright. Her early public roles included
Dylan_Penn
1997 studio album by Bob Dylan
of Mind is the thirtieth studio album by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, released on September 30, 1997, through Columbia Records. It was released
Time Out of Mind (Bob Dylan album)
Time_Out_of_Mind_(Bob_Dylan_album)
1964 studio album by Bob Dylan
Another Side of Bob Dylan is the fourth studio album by the American singer and songwriter Bob Dylan, released on August 8, 1964, by Columbia Records.
Another_Side_of_Bob_Dylan
1973 studio album by Bob Dylan
Dylan is the thirteenth studio album by singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, compiled from outtakes recorded for the two earlier albums, Self Portrait (June 1970)
Dylan_(1973_album)
Canadian actor (born 1969)
Dylan Jeremy Neal (born October 8, 1969) is a Canadian actor. He is known for his portrayal of the character Dylan Shaw on the soap opera The Bold and
Dylan_Neal
Canadian-American rock band
recognition for backing Bob Dylan on his 1966 concert tour as Dylan's first electric band. After leaving Dylan and changing their name to "The Band", they released
The_Band
American actress and activist (born 1945)
then-seven-year-old adopted daughter, Dylan. Farrow said that she asked Dylan about the incident in question, with Dylan responding that Allen had touched
Mia_Farrow
1971 greatest hits album by Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits Vol. II, also known as More Bob Dylan Greatest Hits in certain territories, is the second greatest hits album by American singer-songwriter
Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits Vol. II
Bob_Dylan's_Greatest_Hits_Vol._II
Argentine presidential dog (2016–2025)
partner Fabiola Yáñez. Dylan was a Rough Collie, and was named after American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, whom Fernández admires. Dylan was born in Pilar
Dylan_(dog)
American artist (1943–2011)
activist. From 1961 to 1964, she was in a relationship with musician Bob Dylan. Dylan later acknowledged her strong influence on his music and art during that
Suze_Rotolo
Welsh mythological figure
Mathonwy". In Wales, Dylan is one of the most popular traditional Welsh names for boys. In Math fab Mathonwy it is told that Dylan's great uncle Math would
Dylan_ail_Don
2009 studio album by Bob Dylan
Dylan, released on October 13, 2009, by Columbia Records. The album comprises a collection of hymns, carols, and popular Christmas songs. All Dylan's
Christmas_in_the_Heart
American musician (1966–1997)
him: Bob Dylan named Buckley "one of the great songwriters of this decade", and, in an interview with The Village Voice, David Bowie named Grace one
Jeff_Buckley
American football player (born 2005)
Dylan Raiola (born May 9, 2005) is an American college football quarterback who plays for the Oregon Ducks. He previously played for the Nebraska Cornhuskers
Dylan_Raiola
Multi-paradigm programming language
volunteers, the Dylan Hackers. The Dylan language was code-named Ralph. James Joaquin chose the name Dylan for "DYnamic LANguage." Many of Dylan's syntax features
Dylan_(programming_language)
American baseball player (born 2002)
Dylan Gray Crews (born February 26, 2002) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball (MLB)
Dylan_Crews
South African singer (born 1978)
stage name Ray Dylan (born in Odendaalsrus, South Africa, on 15 August 1978) is a South African singer who sings in Afrikaans and English. Dylan recorded
Ray_Dylan
Curaçao footballer (born 2000)
Dylan Galdino Junior Timber (born 15 April 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or right-back for Eerste Divisie club VVV-Venlo
Dylan_Timber
American twin actors (born 1992)
Dylan Thomas Sprouse and Cole Mitchell Sprouse (born August 4, 1992) are American actors. They are twins and are sometimes referred to as the Sprouse
Dylan_and_Cole_Sprouse
Name list
5 June 2022. Matthews, Dylan (9 April 2014). "Before Game of Thrones, no one named babies "Khaleesi." In 2012, it beat the name "Betsy."". Vox. Retrieved
Khaleesi_(given_name)
American football player (born 1999)
Dylan Laube (born December 14, 1999) is an American professional football running back and kick returner for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football
Dylan_Laube
2001 song by Bob Dylan
a medium-tempo country-rock song by the American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan that appears as the second track on his 2001 album Love and Theft. The song
Mississippi_(Bob_Dylan_song)
American basketball player (born 2001)
Dylan Cardwell (born December 16, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association
Dylan_Cardwell
Fictional character from the BBC medical drama Casualty
Dylan Keogh is a fictional character from the BBC medical drama Casualty, played by William Beck. He first appeared in the twenty-fifth series episode
Dylan_Keogh
American baseball player (born 1995)
Dylan Edward Cease (born December 28, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He
Dylan_Cease
1974 song by Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan, recorded in California in November 1973. The song first appeared, in two different versions, as both slow-pace and fast-pace, on Dylan's fourteenth
Forever Young (Bob Dylan song)
Forever_Young_(Bob_Dylan_song)
American entrepreneur (born 1974)
Duke. Dylan founded Dylan's Candy Bar in 2001. She was inspired after seeing Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory on her sixth birthday. She was named one
Dylan_Lauren
American skateboarder, artist, & model
Dylan Joseph Rieder (May 26, 1988 – October 12, 2016) was an American professional skateboarder, artist, and model. Born Dylan Joseph Rieder, in Westminster
Dylan_Rieder
American football player (born 2005)
of his freshman season, Stewart was named a member of the FWAA Freshman All-American team. What makes USC’s Dylan Stewart special? We asked coaches who
Dylan_Stewart
American ice hockey player (born 1996)
Dylan Larkin (born July 30, 1996) is an American professional ice hockey player who is a center and captain for the Detroit Red Wings of the National
Dylan_Larkin
Canadian ice hockey player (born 1997)
Dylan William Strome (born March 7, 1997) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a centre and alternate captain for the Washington Capitals
Dylan_Strome
The most popular given names vary nationally, regionally, culturally, and over time. Lists of widely used given names can consist of those most often bestowed
List of most popular given names
List_of_most_popular_given_names
1964 studio album by Bob Dylan
Dylan. It was released on February 10, 1964, through Columbia Records. Whereas his previous albums, Bob Dylan (1962) and The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan (1963)
The Times They Are a-Changin' (Bob Dylan album)
The_Times_They_Are_a-Changin'_(Bob_Dylan_album)
Topics referred to by the same term
Dylan Smith may refer to: Dylan Akio Smith (born 1974), Canadian film director and producer Dylan Smith, real name of Mamba Smith (born 1992), American
Dylan_Smith
1966 studio album by Bob Dylan
Blonde is the seventh studio album by the American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, released as a double album on June 20, 1966, by Columbia Records. Recording
Blonde_on_Blonde
Name list
(surname) Dylan (name), includes a list of people with the given name or surname This page or section lists people that share the same given name. If an
Dillon_(given_name)
1984 single by Bob Dylan
"Jokerman" is a song by Bob Dylan that appeared as the opening track of his 1983 album Infidels. Recorded on April 14, 1983, it was released as a single
Jokerman_(song)
1973 single by Bob Dylan
"Knockin' on Heaven's Door" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, written for the soundtrack of the 1973 film Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid
Knockin'_on_Heaven's_Door
Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman on May 24, 1941) is an American singer–songwriter, author, poet, and painter who has been a major figure in popular
List of artists who have covered Bob Dylan songs
List_of_artists_who_have_covered_Bob_Dylan_songs
British literary prize for young English language writers presented annually
The Dylan Thomas Prize is a leading prize for young writers presented annually. The prize, named in honour of the Welsh writer and poet Dylan Thomas,
Dylan_Thomas_Prize
American ice hockey player (born 2003)
Dylan Duke (born March 4, 2003) is an American professional ice hockey player for the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League (AHL), as a prospect
Dylan_Duke
1978 live album by Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan at Budokan is a live album by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, released August 1978 on Columbia Records in Japan only, followed by a worldwide
Bob_Dylan_at_Budokan
1976 studio album by Bob Dylan
by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, released on January 5, 1976, through Columbia Records. It is one of Dylan's most collaborative efforts, featuring
Desire_(Bob_Dylan_album)
1969 song by Johnny Cash
"Wanted Man" is a song by Johnny Cash, written by Bob Dylan. Cash first released it on his 1969 live album At San Quentin, recorded at San Quentin State
Wanted_Man_(Johnny_Cash_song)
American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, including those where he is credited as co-author. The list omits traditional songs where Dylan has claimed arranger's copyright
List of songs written by Bob Dylan
List_of_songs_written_by_Bob_Dylan
American singer-songwriter (1946–2020)
Kris Kristofferson, Pink Floyd, the Library of Congress, you name it. One admirer, Bob Dylan, once described his canon as 'pure Proustian existentialism'
John_Prine
American baseball player (born 1998)
Dylan Martin Dodd (born June 6, 1998) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his
Dylan_Dodd
American actor (born 2003)
Jack Dylan Grazer (born September 3, 2003) is an American actor. He is known for his roles in the horror film It (2017) and its 2019 sequel, the DC Extended
Jack_Dylan_Grazer
British and American rock supergroup (1988–1991)
and American supergroup formed in Los Angeles in 1988, consisting of Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty. They were described
Traveling_Wilburys
American entrepreneur
Dylan Field (born 1992) is an American billionaire technology businessman, and co-founder of Figma, a web-based vector graphics editing software company
Dylan_Field
American actor (born 1992)
Melanie Wright. He was born 15 minutes after his twin brother Dylan Sprouse and was named after jazz singer and pianist Nat King Cole. When the twins were
Cole_Sprouse
American singer-songwriter
Dylan Gossett (born March 11, 1999) is an American country singer-songwriter from Austin, Texas. He has released two studio EPs and an album. He is signed
Dylan_Gossett
American singer, rapper and actor
Dylan Gilmer (born March 4, 2009), known professionally as Young Dylan, is an American actor, rapper, and television host. He rose to prominence after
Dylan_Gilmer
1971 song by David Bowie
"Song to Woody". Yet while Dylan opens with "Hey, hey, Woody Guthrie, I wrote you a song," Bowie addresses Dylan by his birth name saying, "Now, hear this
Song_for_Bob_Dylan
Italian horror comics series
Dylan Dog is an Italian horror comics series created by Tiziano Sclavi and published by Sergio Bonelli Editore since 1986. The series features the eponymous
Dylan_Dog
American actress (born 1994)
Dylan Nicole Gelula (born May 7, 1994) is an American actress who is best known for her role of Xanthippe on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, as well as for
Dylan_Gelula
Fictional character in Beverley Hills, 90210
Dylan Michael McKay, played by Luke Perry, is a fictional character from the television series, Beverly Hills, 90210. The son of morally ambiguous business
Dylan_McKay
American contemporary folk musician (born 1941)
many others. She was one of the first major artists to record songs by Bob Dylan in the early 1960s; Baez was already an internationally celebrated artist
Joan_Baez
Season of television series
January 9, 2025. The season concluded on March 6, 2025 where Dolores Catania, Dylan Efron, Gabby Windey and Lord Ivar Mountbatten won as Faithfuls, while Britney
The Traitors (American TV series) season 3
The_Traitors_(American_TV_series)_season_3
1975 song by Bob Dylan
by Bob Dylan, which appeared on his 1975 album Blood on the Tracks. He began writing it in 1974, after his comeback tour with the Band. Dylan recorded
Idiot_Wind
Welsh footballer (born 2006)
Dylan Rhys Lawlor (born 1 January 2006) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL Championship club Cardiff City and the Wales
Dylan_Lawlor
1965 studio album by Bob Dylan
by the American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. Released by Columbia Records in April 1965, the album was Dylan's first to incorporate electric instrumentation
Bringing_It_All_Back_Home
American singer, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist
Dylan Patrice Wiggins (born October 5, 1995), also known as Sir Dylan, is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, best known
Dylan_Wiggins
1975 studio album by Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan, released on January 20, 1975, by Columbia Records. The album marked Dylan's return to Columbia after two albums with Asylum Records. Dylan began
Blood_on_the_Tracks
English television series, 1965–1977
powers; Brian (Ambroise), a snail; Ermintrude (Azalée), a cow; and Dylan (named after Bob Dylan) (Flappy), a hippy rabbit. There are two notable human characters:
The_Magic_Roundabout
American baseball player (born 1992)
Dylan Scott Moore (born August 2, 1992), nicknamed "D Mo", is an American professional baseball utility player in the Philadelphia Phillies organization
Dylan_Moore
American basketball player (born 2000)
He is the son of former NBA player Ron Harper and his younger brother Dylan currently plays for the San Antonio Spurs. Harper was born in Paterson,
Ron_Harper_Jr.
2007 musical drama film by Todd Haynes
and music of American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, with six actors depicting different facets of Dylan's public personas: Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett
I'm_Not_There
2023 American film by Sammi Cohen
Sadie and Sunny Sandler. It also stars Samantha Lorraine, Idina Menzel, Dylan Hoffman, Sarah Sherman, Dan Bulla, Ido Mosseri, Jackie Hoffman, and Luis
You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah
You_Are_So_Not_Invited_to_My_Bat_Mitzvah
1967 song by Bob Dylan
American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan from his eighth studio album, John Wesley Harding (1967). The song was written by Dylan and produced by Bob Johnston
All_Along_the_Watchtower
DYLAN NAME
DYLAN NAME
Boy/Male
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Faithful, Loyal
Boy/Male
American, Christian, Danish, English, French, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
The Sea; Great Sea; Attractive
Boy/Male
Gaelic Irish American Norse
A place-name referring to the narrows; a wood or a church.
Male
English
English name derived from the surname Ryland, RYLAN means "rye land."
Boy/Male
Welsh American
Son of the wave, born near the sea, influence. Famous bearers: Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, American...
Boy/Male
Irish
Blind.
Boy/Male
Irish Welsh
Loyal.
Girl/Female
Bengali, French, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Turkish
Son of the Sea
Boy/Male
American, French, Indian, Tamil
Loving; Son of Waves; Faithful; Loyal
Boy/Male
Australian, Irish
Blind; Similar to Dallin
Female
English
English variant spelling of French Dianne, DYAN means "divine, heavenly."
Boy/Male
Irish
From dealan “â€a flash of lightningâ€â€ or it may come from an Irish word for “â€faithful, loyal.â€â€ A common surname it is the Irish form of the Welsh name “â€Dylan.â€â€ As Dylan it was the tenth most popular name for Irish baby boys in Ireland for 2003.
Boy/Male
English
Rhyming- a historical blacksmith with supernatural powers.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, English
Hollow; Valley; Rhyming Variant of Waylon; A Historical Blacksmith with Supernatural Powers
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, Irish
Island Meadow; Dweller at the Rye Land
Boy/Male
Irish
Black-haired.
Boy/Male
American, Indian, Telugu
Sea
Girl/Female
German, Swedish
From the Elder Grove
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Jamaican
Born from the Ocean; Flood; Tsunami
Boy/Male
French Irish Welsh
Like a lion.
DYLAN NAME
DYLAN NAME
Girl/Female
Australian, Hebrew
God's Gift
Girl/Female
Tamil
Name of a flower, One who watches over
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Tamil
Prosperous
Male
Irish
Irish Gaelic form of English/French Martin, MÃIRTÃN means "of/like Mars."
Girl/Female
Indian
Like a Happiness
Boy/Male
Assamese, Hindu, Indian, Rajasthani, Sanskrit, Sindhi
Gold; A Light Pink to Blood Red Gemstone
Biblical
burden; salvation
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
One with Fame
Girl/Female
Tamil
Achiever
Girl/Female
Indian
DYLAN NAME
DYLAN NAME
DYLAN NAME
DYLAN NAME
DYLAN NAME
n.
To mention by name; to utter or publish the name of; to refer to by distinctive title; to mention.
n.
One that has the same name as another; especially, one called after, or named out of regard to, another.
a.
Not known or mentioned by name; anonymous; as, a nameless writer.
n.
The Chinese name of one or two species of bamboo, or jointed cane, of the genus Phyllostachys. The slender stems are much used for walking sticks.
n.
To give a distinctive name or appellation to; to entitle; to denominate; to style; to call.
a.
Without a name; not having been given a name; as, a nameless star.
n.
A forest; -- used as a termination of names. See Weald.
n.
To designate (a member) by name, as the Speaker does by way of reprimand.
imp. & p. p.
of Name
n.
To designate by name or specifically for any purpose; to nominate; to specify; to appoint; as, to name a day for the wedding.
adv.
In a nameless manner.
n.
Those of a certain name; a race; a family.
n.
A name added, for the sake of distinction, to one's surname, or used instead of it.
n.
A word; a term; a name; specifically, a word considered as composed of certain sounds or letters, without regard to its meaning.
n.
Literally, world's speech; the name of an artificial language invented by Johan Martin Schleyer, of Constance, Switzerland, about 1879.
a.
Mentioned or named before; aforesaid.
n.
One who names, or calls by name.
n.
Any one of many species of Old World singing birds belonging to Motacilla and several allied genera of the family Motacillidae. They have the habit of constantly jerking their long tails up and down, whence the name.
adv.
By name; by particular mention; specifically; especially; expressly.