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Welsh
The name of an early British saint (a cousin of St David), and a river in South Wales, presumably from afon , the word for river. Afan in modern Welsh means raspberries. It's unclear if this is…
Acey is a distinctive masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may have evolved as a nickname for names beginning with 'Ac' or as a diminutive of Ace, which refers to excellence or the…
Swahili
"worshipper of God"
The vowel ending energizes this relative of Abdul.
Aatami is the Finnish variation of Adam, one of the oldest known male names in human history. Adam comes from Hebrew origins, meaning 'man' or 'earth,' reflecting the biblical account of the first…
Aarão is the Portuguese form of Aaron, a name with ancient Hebrew origins. In Hebrew, Aaron (or Aharon) was the brother of Moses and the first High Priest of the Israelites, making it a name with…
Aahron is a masculine name that represents an alternative spelling of Aaron, one of the most enduring biblical names. The original Hebrew name (אַהֲרֹן) refers to Moses's brother, the first High…
English occupational name
"female brewer"
With its slightly cocky feel, this well-used surname is not often heard as a first.
Old Swedish and Old Danish
"god of the Goths"
Danish
"spear of God"
It looks unfamiliar at first, but we think this strong Danish name is worthy of further consideration. It has a great meaning and is unusual without being a mouthful or too challenging. To us it…
Asgeir is a masculine Norse name rooted in Old Norse elements 'áss' meaning 'god' and 'geirr' meaning 'spear'. This name has deep historical connections to Viking culture and Norse mythology, where…
Variant of Alistair
A somewhat feminine-sounding name used for the unsavory character Alliser Thorne in HBO's Game of Thrones . Thorne was one of the highest-ranking officers of the Night's Watch in early seasons of the…
Cornish
"mighty prince"
A Welsh saint who is the namesake of the village of St Breock in Cornwall, and is also venerated in Brittany. The name is a diminutive of Briafael ("mighty prince"). Variants include: Breock, Bryok,…
Brenyn is a masculine name of Welsh origin, believed to derive from the Welsh word 'brenin' meaning 'king' or 'monarch.' This regal connection gives the name an air of nobility and leadership. Brenyn…
Place name
Asbury Park, a quirky town on the Jersey Shore, was named for Francis Asbury, the first American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Springsteen fans will likely be among those most drawn to…
Diminutive of Allen
Too far gone to the girls.
Brentt is a masculine name that appears to be a variation of Brett or Brent. The traditional name Brett derives from Middle English, originally meaning 'a Breton' or someone from Brittany, France.…
Asberry is an uncommon masculine name with likely Anglo-Saxon or Old English origins. It may have evolved as a surname before transitioning to occasional use as a first name, following the pattern of…
Asaya is a multicultural masculine name with various origins and meanings. In Japanese, it can mean 'morning silk' or 'morning color,' while in Hebrew contexts it may relate to 'God has made.' The…
Allger is a rare masculine name with Germanic roots. It likely derives from elements meaning 'noble' or 'whole' (all) combined with 'spear' (ger). Though uncommon in modern usage, it shares…
Anglo-Saxon
Older variant of Ethelred