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Amadeo
Italian
"lover of God"
Amadeo and Amedeo are both valid Italian forms of the Roman Amadeus, most famous as the middle name of the composer Mozart as well as the title of a movie about him. Mozart's name was actually the…
Amadeus
Latin
"lover of God"
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's middle name could make an interesting pick for music-loving parents, most easily in the middle place, ala Mozart. But today's more wide-ranging naming sensibility and love…
Amadeusz
Polish and Hungarian variation of Amadeus, Latin
"lover of God"
Amadi
African
"free man"
This name from the Igbo language of Africa, which feels like the more-familiar Arabic Ahmad, might be an original and attractive choice.
Amado
Spanish
"lover"
A romantic choice, this appealing Spanish name for boys is both accessible and distinctive.
Amador
Amador is a masculine name of Spanish and Portuguese origin meaning 'lover' or 'one who loves.' Derived from the Latin 'amator,' it carries strong romantic and passionate connotations. The name has…
Amadou
West African
A form of Ahmad popular in Western Africa. It ranked in the French Top 500 for much of the 1980s.
Amael
Breton, French, Hebrew, “chieftain; grace and favor of God"
Typically spelled as Amaël, this name can be a variation of the popular Breton name, Maël, which ranks in the Top 10 in France. Amaël itself entered the French Top 500 in 2021, and ranked at #337 in…
Amaël
Breton, French, Hebrew, “lord, chieftain”
Amael or Amaël is a variant of the popular Breton name Mael or Maël, which ranks in the Top 10 in France. Amael is also the name of an archangel who governs virtues and the month of December.
Amaethon
Welsh
"farming"
A name from Welsh legend. Amaethon son of Dôn is mentioned in several medieval Welsh texts. In Culhwch and Olwen he is the only person who can plow a certain field, and in the poem The Battle of the…
Amahl
Hebrew
"hard labor"
Known from the Menotti opera, Amahl and the Night Visitors, this is a subdued and gentle name.
Amais
Amais is a rare masculine name with possible French or Latin origins. It may be related to the French word "aimer" meaning "to love," suggesting connotations of affection and tenderness. The name has…
Amal
Hebrew
"laborer"
Amal is the name of a male figure in the Bible, a member of the tribe of Asher. Not, in this case, Mrs. George Clooney.
Amall
Amall is a masculine name with obscure origins, possibly derived from Arabic or Germanic roots. In some interpretations, it may be connected to the Arabic word for 'hope' or 'aspiration,' while…
Aman
Aman is a multicultural masculine name with origins spanning several traditions. In Sanskrit, it means 'peace' or 'tranquility,' while in Arabic it can mean 'security' or 'safety.' The name also…
Amani
Variation of Imani, Arabic
"faith"
A Top 1000 pick for girls, but rising among baby boys as well.
Amar
Sanskrit
"immortal"
Amar is a masculine name found across India and Pakistan. It is popular in expatriate and diaspora communities, especially in Great Britain.
Amare
African
"handsome"
Originating in Ethiopia, this warm-feeling name is now associated with Phoenix Suns basketball player Amare Stoudemire. It has ranked in the US Top 1000 since 2005.
Amaree
Modern invented name
Amaree is a modern masculine name with American origins that began gaining popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The name likely developed as a creative variation of names like Amari or…
Algy
Algy is a masculine name primarily known as a diminutive of Algernon, a name with Norman French origins meaning 'wearing a mustache' or 'bearded.' Popular in upper-class British society in the late…