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Arnulfo
Arnulfo is a masculine name with Germanic roots, derived from the elements 'arn' meaning eagle and 'wulf' meaning wolf. It was borne by several medieval saints and nobles, including Saint Arnulf of…
Aro
Finnish diminutive of Aaron
Aro is a cute name from Scandinavia which, given the popularity of similar names like Milo, Arlo etc might be ripe for more usage outside of the Nordic countries.
Aroe
Aroe is an uncommon masculine name with somewhat mysterious origins. It may derive from indigenous naming traditions or represent a modern invented name. In some contexts, it could be connected to…
Arofan
Welsh, meaning unknown
A seventh-century Welsh poet about whom little more than his name is known.
Aroha
Maori
"love"
A simple gender-neutral name.
Aroldo
Italian variation of Harold, English
"powerful army"
An Italian form of the clunky classic Harold, Aroldo has a touch more flair. Derived from the Old English elements here and weald , it means "powerful, mighty arm", lending it plenty of strength.…
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.
Áron
Hungarian variation of Aaron, Hebrew
"high mountain; exalted, enlightened"
Aronas
Aronas is a masculine name with possible Lithuanian origins, where it serves as a variation of Aaron. The biblical name Aaron means 'high mountain' or 'exalted' in Hebrew, referring to Moses's…
Aronne
Aronne is a masculine name with both Italian and Hebrew origins. It's primarily derived from Aaron (or Aron), the biblical figure who was Moses' brother and the first High Priest of the Israelites.…
Aronoa
Aronoa is a masculine name with mysterious origins, possibly deriving from Basque or creative modern naming traditions. It may be related to the Basque name 'Arano,' meaning 'valley' or could be a…
Aroon
Hindi
"dawn"
Aroon, also spelled Haroon, is the mythic charioteer of the dawn.
Arpad
Hungarian
"seed"
Arpad is a hero name in Hungary, belonging to the Second Grand Prince of the Maygars, who established a dynasty that ruled for four centuries. Not heard often here, but is associated with the…
Arra
Arra is a masculine name with ancient roots that appear in multiple cultures. It may derive from Hebrew, where it relates to 'mountain' or 'hill,' symbolizing strength and stability. In Irish…
Arran
Scottish place name
"ridged island"
Arran Island (not to be confused with the Aran Islands in Ireland) is a large island in Scotland's Firth (or bay) of Clyde. An attractive name, long popular in Scotland, but may be confused with the…
Arrats
Basque "afternoon, dusk"
"afternoon, dusk"
A rare thing, a name meaning "afternoon": most time-of-day names refer to morning or night. This Basque name is virtually unknown in English-speaking parts, but has a pleasingly European sound, like…
Arreck
Arreck is an extremely rare masculine name with uncertain origins. It may be a variant spelling of names like Aric, Erik, or Erec, or potentially a modern creation. If connected to Eric/Erik, it…
Arren
Alternative spelling of Aaron or Arran
An occasionally-recorded variant spelling, perhaps influenced by Darren, with the perk of having Ren as a possible nickname.
Arres
Catalan place name
A town in Catalonia, sometimes used as a unisex name.
Aragon
Spanish place name
Equally strong, dramatic and romantic, this name of an old kingdom in the Iberian Peninsula and a modern Spanish community as well, would give a boy an instant pedigree.