Names are linguistic expressions, which reveal much about the bearer but also the culture where the bearer comes from. Considering that Igbo is a patriarchal society, this study aims at examining wealth-based first names, titles, and nicknames for males. The objectives are to explore wealth-based forms, structure, categorization, and meanings. A qualitative approach was adopted in carrying out the study, and primary data were sourced through interviews. Thirty adult men and women from different parts of the Igbo land were purposively sampled and interviewed. The researcher equally relied on her intuitive knowledge of the Igbo language. The Whorfian hypothesis was adopted for the analysis of this work. Findings reveal that most wealth–based names have wealth as the head of phrases or sentences which signifies the importance of wealth to the bearers. Semantically, the names reveal the Igbo philosophy about wealth. This study argues that though it may seem to the uninitiated that the Igbo value wealth above humans based on some of their wealth-based names, the fact is that they are more of name epithets. Additionally, the Igbo believe in acquiring wealth through diligence. They use their wealth to help their community. It is only when one’s wealth is used in the right way that it is recognized by the community. The study recommends that the younger generation should take time to study and adapt to the Igbo balanced philosophy on wealth as revealed in the wealth-based names.