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Anshel is a masculine name of Yiddish origin, primarily used in Jewish communities. It's believed to be derived from the Hebrew name Asher, meaning 'happy' or 'blessed,' or possibly from the German…
Gair is a concise masculine name with multiple possible origins. In Scottish Gaelic, it means 'short' or can refer to a short piece of land. It also appears as a Welsh name meaning 'word' or…
Gaither is a masculine name derived from a German surname meaning "goat herder" or "goatherd." In the United States, it gained recognition primarily through association with the Gaither family,…
German
"God spear"
Ansgar is an ancient name still used in modern times, especially in Scandinavia. Saint Ansgar is the patron of Scandinavia. The name Ansgar may be related to Oscar, so you can use it to honor an…
Greek
"milk; gift"
A seldom used name invented by J.R.R. Tolkien for Lord of the Rings, this boys' name makes good use of the 'Gal' prefix and 'Dor' suffix to craft an appealing and unique alternative to Theodore.
Welsh or place name
"hawk of summer; heap of witness"
The son of Lancelot and Elaine in Arthurian legend, Galahad is the purest and most chivalrous of the Knights of the Round Table, and one of the three achievers of the Holy Grail. The derivation of…
Arabic
"greatness"
Alternative transcription of Jalal.
Galan is a masculine name with multiple possible origins, creating a rich tapestry of meaning. In Welsh tradition, it means 'enemy' or 'foe,' while in Spanish contexts, 'galán' translates to…
Galán is a masculine name of Spanish origin that functions both as a surname and occasionally as a given name. It means 'gallant,' 'courteous,' or 'charming' in Spanish, conveying qualities of…
Galand is a masculine name with multiple possible origins, including Old French and Germanic roots. It may relate to the French 'galant' meaning 'courteous' or 'chivalrous,' or possibly connect to…
English word name
An out-of-this-world choice, literally.
Anselme is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from 'ans' meaning 'god' and 'helm' meaning 'helmet' or 'protection,' thus signifying 'divine helmet' or 'protected by God.' It's the French…
An Arthurian name, Galehaut carries a feeling of nobility and courage, but it might be tough to find a nickname for. "Gale" and "Gal" haven't quite crossed over to the unisex side yet, and "Haut" is…
Ansell is a masculine name with Germanic origins, derived from the elements 'ans' meaning 'god' and 'helm' meaning 'helmet' or 'protection.' This gives the name the powerful meaning of 'divine…
Galeno is a masculine name derived from the ancient Greek name Galenos, meaning 'calm' or 'tranquil.' It gained historical significance through Galen (Claudius Galenus), the renowned Greek physician…
Galenus is a masculine name with impressive classical heritage, derived directly from the name of the renowned Greek physician Claudius Galenus (commonly known as Galen), whose medical theories…
Galieno is a masculine name of Italian or Spanish origin, likely derived from the ancient Roman name Galenus or Galienus. It may be related to the name of the Roman Emperor Gallienus who ruled in the…
Hebrew
"rolling hills, cylinder"
Refers to the hilly region of Galilee, an easily assimilated Israeli name.
French
"cove"
Name of Faulkner's great emotional villain in As I Lay Dying , Anse is not ordinarily used as a first name. It literally means cove in French, though the element ans means God in Old German and is…
Bulgarian form of Galen, Greek
"peaceful, calm, serene"
A relation of the Greek Galen, this Bulgarian name shares the same serene and tranquil meaning. A notable bearer is the Bulgarian music artist who performs under the mononym Galin.