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Amoni
Amoni appears to have multiple possible origins, making it a name with cross-cultural resonance. It may be related to the biblical name Amon (a king of Judah mentioned in the Old Testament) or Ammon…
Amor
Latin
"love"
Bestselling author Amor Towles, who wrote Rules of Civility and A Gentleman in Moscow introduced this elegant and meaningful name to the lexicon. Names that mean love -- Amory, Amias, and Amoris are…
Amore
Italian
"love"
An increasing number of parents are using the Italian word for love as a baby name in the US.
Amory
German
"industrious"
Amory is the kind of executive-sounding surname name that became popular in the 1990s. Amory Blaine is the protagonist of the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, This Side of Paradise .
Algie
Algie is a vintage masculine name that originated as a diminutive of names beginning with 'Alg-' such as Algernon or Albert. With Old French and Germanic roots, it gained modest popularity in the…
Amour
French
"love"
The French word for "love" translates nicely into a baby name for a child of either sex.
Amphion
Greek mythology name
Son of Zeus known for musical abilities, an edgy choice for music-minded families.
Amr
Amr is a masculine name of Arabic origin with deep historical roots in Middle Eastern cultures. It means 'life' or 'to live long,' carrying positive connotations of vitality and longevity. The name…
Amram
Hebrew
"exalted nation"
In the Old Testament, Amram is the father of Moses. It is most frequently seen as a Jewish surname.
Amrique
Amrique is an uncommon masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a creative variant of names like Americ or Emery, or possibly inspired by geographical references to America or the…
Amsterdam
Place-name
City name less mellifluous than Paris, London, or even Trenton. It was the name of the character portrayed by Leonardo di Caprio in "Gangs of New York."
Amulius
Latin
"meaning unknown"
In Roman mythology, Amulius was a king of Alba Longa who ordered the death of his infant, twin grandnephews Romulus — eventual founder of Rome — and Remus.
Amun
Egyptian
"the hidden one"
In Egyptian mythology, Amun was a major god who later merged with Ra, becoming Amun-Ra. He is the creator deity and was worshiped as Ammon by the Greeks.
Amyas
Latin
"loved; friend"
Distinctive and contemporary in appearance, Amyas has in fact been used since Renaissance period. More popularly spelled as Amias today, the name likely derives from the Medieval names, Amis and…
Amyel
Amyel is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a modern variation combining elements of biblical names. It likely draws inspiration from names like Amiel (Hebrew for "people of God") or…
Amyntas
Greek
"defender"
Amyntas is derived from the Greek word amyntor , meaning "defender." It was borne by several ancient kings and military leaders.
Amyntor
Greek
"defender"
An obscure mythological name which belongs to several minor figures in Greek legend. The father and son of Hephaestion, a close companion of Alexander the Great, also bore the name.
Amyr
Amyr is a concise masculine name with multicultural resonance. It appears to be a variation of Amir, which has Arabic origins meaning 'prince,' 'commander,' or 'leader.' This spelling variant…
Algernon
French
"moustached man"
While this name came into being as a Norman-French nickname for a man with whiskers, the name was quickly embraced as a true name by the Victorians and is likely most familiar to you as the name of…