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The name Armel is a girl's name of French origin meaning "bear prince".

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The name of a sixth century Welsh saint who founded abbeys in Brittany, reconstituted for a modern girl.

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Armel is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

The name Armel is a boy's name of Welsh origin meaning "bear prince".

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This Welsh name, also used in France, is the name of a 6th century saint who went to Brittany and established abbeys. Armel has a pleasant and familiar sound, making it easily used outside of Wales and France.

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The name Armel is currently ranked #6475 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #2683 in 1952.

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