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Latin
"immortal"
Gentle but grandiose and beloved by British novelists including Evelyn Waugh and P. G. Wodehouse, Ambrose was a fast rising name in 2022. Entering the UK Top 1000 for the first time and proving…
Welsh, variation of Ambrose
Magical and powerful, but gentle and approachable too, Emrys is a Welsh name which may be worth considering if you're looking for something less common that Dylan, Evan, or Morgan. An offbeat epithet…
Sanskrit
Amar is a masculine name found across India and Pakistan. It is popular in expatriate and diaspora communities, especially in Great Britain.
Greek
A bold choice outside its its native Greece where it would feel familiar. Athanasius is the spelling Americans are more familiar with — St. Athanasius of Alexandria is considered one of the founders…
A weighty Greek name borne by several early saints and patriarchs of Alexandria.
Latin, feminine form of Ambrose
"Immortal"
Ambrosia combines some of the more whimsical qualities of more popular Aurora and Isabella, with a heavenly meaning. In Greek mythology, Ambrosia was not a goddess or other figure but literally the…
A feminine form of Athanasius, a name that literally translates to "undying" or "not dying" from Ancient Greek. ah-thah-nah-SEE-ah would be the Greek pronunciation but ath-ah-NAY-sha or…
Amrita may be considered the feminine version of the names Amrit and Amar. In Sanskrit 'a' means 'not' and 'mrita' means dead, giving this name it's powerful meaning. Amrita may also refer to a…
French from Greek
French form of Athanasius.
Feminine form of Ambrose, Greek
This feminine form of Ambrose has not seem much use in the United States, but it does sometimes appear on the birth certificates of those from Cajun or Creole backgrounds. Ambrosine Phillpotts was a…
Hungarian
Hungarian form of Ambrose
This adorable name of the young daughter on "Big Love" might be thought of as a variation of Tansy, an obscure flower name whose star may rise on the heels of such current favorites as Lily and Daisy.
Latin American Spanish from Greek
Long, lively Latinx version of Athanasius.
Russian
Russian form of the Greek name Athanasius, borne by renowned 19th century Russian poet Afanasy Fet.
Greek, diminutive of Athanasios
Thanos originated as a short form of Athanasios, a Greek name meaning "immortal." It is composed of the elements a , a negative Greek prefix, and thanatos , meaning "death." St. Athanasius, who used…
Diminutive of Ambrose, Latin
A thoroughly old-school nickname for Ambrose — one that lightens up the serious full form.
"immortal victory"
Amarjeet can be used as both a masculine and feminine name. It is popular in Asia and has a strong meaning.
Enviable meaning, but off-putting sound.