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Anatoly
Russian, from Greek
"from the east, rising sun"
A sweet and gentle-sounding Russian name with a sunny meaning, typically nicknamed Tolya in Russia. It can also be written as Anatoli or Anatoliy.
Anav
Anav is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, derived from the word "anav" (ענו) meaning "humble" or "modest" in Hebrew. This concise, powerful name reflects the spiritual value placed on humility in…
Anaximander
Greek
"master of men"
This extravagant name of a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher could make for a bold alternative to Alexander.
Anay
Anay is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Indian traditions, particularly in Hindu naming practices, Anay can mean 'without equal' or 'unique,' derived from Sanskrit elements. It…
Ancel
Ancel is a distinguished masculine name with French origins, derived from 'Anselm', which comes from Germanic elements meaning 'god' (ans) and 'helmet' or 'protection' (helm). The name carries…
Ancell
Ancell is a masculine name of Old French and English origin. It developed as a diminutive form of Anselm, which combines Germanic elements meaning 'god' (ans) and 'helmet' or 'protection' (helm). The…
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…
Ancil
Ancil is a rare masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Anselm, a Germanic name meaning 'God's helmet' or 'divine protection,' or from Ancell, a diminutive of Anselm.…
Aeko
Japanese
"peaceful"
Traditionally a feminine name in Japan, although Ammika Harris and Chris Brown chose Aeko for their son, born in 2018. The starbaby's name is pronounced like "echo," but the traditional Japanese…
Absalon
Absalon is a distinctive masculine name of Hebrew origin, being a variation of Absalom, which means 'father of peace.' In the Bible, Absalom was the third son of King David, known for his striking…
Andersen
Variation of Anderson, English, Danish, Scandinavian
"son of Anders"
A spelling variation of trending surname-name, Anderson, notably used in Danish. A recent year saw it given to 21 girls and 23 boys in the US, making it a gender-neutral spelling option. Anderson by…
Alger
English
"clever warrior"
This name has been off the USA Top 1000 list since before 1900, but it has some great musical credentials: consider American blues singer Alger "Texas" Alexander and country music legend Pat Alger.
Andi
Andi is a versatile name used for both boys and girls, though traditionally more common for males. As a masculine name, Andi typically serves as a short form of Andrew (from Greek 'andreios' meaning…
Andirs
Andirs is an unusual masculine name that may be a variant spelling of Anders, which is the Scandinavian form of Andrew, meaning 'strong,' 'manly,' or 'brave.' This distinctive spelling makes it…
Andon
Andon is a masculine name with Bulgarian, Macedonian, and Greek origins. It derives from the Greek name Andreas, meaning "man" or "warrior." In Bulgarian traditions, it's associated with Saint…
Andone
Andone is a masculine name with Basque origins, found primarily in the Basque region spanning northern Spain and southwestern France. In Basque tradition, the name may be related to 'andi' meaning…
Andoni
Basque variation of Anthony, Latin
"from Antium"
Andoni is the Basque version of Anthony, no longer a common choice in Spain.
Andonios
Andonios is a masculine name of Greek origin, representing a traditional variation of Antonios (the Greek form of Anthony). The name derives from the Roman family name Antonius, which may have meant…
Andor
Norwegian; Swedish; Hungarian
"eagle; manly"
Unusual but accessible multi-cultural choice.
Algar
Algar is a masculine name with Anglo-Saxon origins, derived from the Old English elements 'ælla' or 'ælf' meaning 'elf' or 'supernatural being' and 'gār' meaning 'spear.' This powerful combination…