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Arliss
Hebrew
"pledge"
Best remembered as one of the boys in "Old Yeller" and the title of a late 1990s HBO sitcom, "Arliss," featuring sports agent Arliss Michaels. Also sometimes heard as a girl's name and a surname (as…
Aralt
Aralt is a masculine name of Germanic origin. It's a variant of the name Arnold, which is derived from the elements 'arn' meaning 'eagle' and 'wald' meaning 'ruler' or 'power.' This gives Aralt the…
Arlo-james
English hyphenated name
"between two hills + supplanter"
Contemporary meets classic in this hyphenated name, blending fresh and funky Arlo with solid James. A recent year saw it rank in the Top 1000 for boys in England and Wales, alongside the similar…
Arlow
Arlow is a modern masculine name that has recently gained popularity in English-speaking countries. It likely evolved as a variant of Arlo, which itself has Old English and Irish origins possibly…
Arly
Arly is a concise masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a shortened form of names like Arlington, Arlen, or Charles, or it could derive from the Old English word 'earn' meaning…
Arlyn
Arlyn is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Old English elements 'earn' (eagle) and 'lin' (lake), creating a meaning of 'eagle lake.' Alternatively, it could be a…
Albin
Latin
"white"
Albin is a modern form of the ancient Roman Albinus or Albus, meaning white or bright. There was a Saint Albinus who was also known as Aubin. In the contemporary world, Albin is popular in Sweden and…
Arman
Form of Herman or Armen, French, Armenian, Persian, Kazakh, Turkish
"soldier; land of Armenia; wish, hope, purpose"
One of those truly international names, with a similar feel to Roman, Arthur, and Artem, without the popularity, in the US at least. The name is in fact in the Top 50 in Armenia and Bosnia, while it…
Armand
French variation of Herman, German
"soldier"
Since the first production of Camille this has been considered one of the world's most romantic names, though it's one of those French names for boys rarely heard in this country. Actor Armie…
Araldo
Araldo is a masculine Italian name with Germanic roots, derived from 'hari' meaning 'army' and 'wald' meaning 'ruler' or 'power.' Essentially sharing etymology with Harold, Araldo represents the…
Armands
Armands is a masculine name with Latvian origins, serving as the Latvian form of Armand. The name derives from Germanic roots, meaning 'army man' or 'soldier,' suggesting strength and protection.…
Arailt
Arailt is a masculine name of Scottish Gaelic origin, representing a Gaelicized form of the Norse name Harald or Harold. The name carries significant historical weight, as it was borne by several…
Albie
Diminutive of Albert or Albus, English, Germanic, Latin
"noble and bright; white, bright light"
Gentle and friendly, but also full of energy and spark, Albie is a bubbly diminutive, usually of Albert, but also of Alban, Albus, Albie has become a big favorite in England and Wales in recent…
Armas
Finnish
"beloved"
Armas is an antiquated Finnish word with a loving meaning and a straightforward spelling and pronunciation. A rare name with potential.
Admiral
English
"a high rank in the navy"
This title name definitely makes a statement. Will Admiral fit in with the Saints, Kings, and Knights joining the playground?
Armen
Armenian
"Armenian"
Naming your son Armen is like naming him Roman, or German -- it's the term that denotes a person of Armenian descent. Armen has been used as a first name for centuries and is an unusual yet…
Armias
Armias is a masculine name with obscure origins, possibly derived from Armenian culture or as a variant of Aramis, one of the Three Musketeers in Alexandre Dumas' novel. It may also have Hebrew…
Armie
Nickname for Armand
Handsome young actor Armie Hammer put this name on the map in 2010, when he rose to national attention for playing the Winklevoss twins in David Fincher's "The Social Network." His full name is…
Armin
Form of Herman or Armen
"soldier or wish, hope"
Possibly related to the Ermin- names (which gave us Emma and her variants) or to Herman OR to the Persian/Kazakh/Armenian names Arman or Armen, this is an unusual choice which fits current trends.
Aragorn
Literature, Sindarin
"noble, kingly"
In JRR Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings , Aragorn is the heir of the Dúnedain kings of the north.