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Arsenius
Greek
"masculine, virile"
St. Arsenius (or Arsenios) the Great was a 5th-century Roman saint remembered for his influence on asceticism.
Arsentiy
Russian variation of Arsenius, Greek
"masculine, virile"
Many Russian names are influenced by Greek names, as is Arsentiy, the Russian variation of Arsenius. St. Arsenius the Great was a common namesake for children named Arsentiy.
Arseny
Arseny is a masculine name of Russian origin, derived from the Greek name Arsenios, meaning 'virile' or 'strong.' This name has deep roots in Russian Orthodox tradition, with several saints bearing…
Arsh
Arsh is a masculine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Persian, it refers to 'throne' or 'the highest heaven,' conveying elevation and nobility. In Indian cultures, particularly…
Arshan
Arshan is a masculine name with Persian and Indian subcontinent origins. In Persian culture, it can mean 'bright' or 'shining,' while in some Indian interpretations it may mean 'height' or 'peak,'…
Arshia
Arabic, Persian, and Urdu
"throne"
Arshia, also spelled Arshiya, is a name used for both boys and girls mainly in Iran and among Indo-Persians. Nine girls and five boys were named Arshia in the US last year, with another seven girls…
Arshile
Arshile is a distinctive masculine name with Armenian origins, most famously associated with the renowned Armenian-American painter Arshile Gorky (born Vostanik Adoian). The name is relatively…
Arsinio
Arsinio is a masculine name that appears to be a variation of Arsenio, which derives from Greek origins. The name relates to 'arsenikos,' meaning 'masculine' or 'strong.' It may also connect to the…
Arslan
Arslan is a masculine name of Turkish and Central Asian origin meaning 'lion.' The name carries strong connotations of courage, leadership, and nobility across many Turkic and Persian-influenced…
Arson
Word name
"deliberately setting fire to property"
Sure, Arson is a crime, but anecdotally, many of the parents who choose this name do so because Arson = "our son."
Art
Diminutive of Arthur
"noble one; bear man"
Though short and brisk, no nickname name could have a more creative image. Comic actor Chris O'Dowd named his son Art, as in his native Ireland it's used as a name on its own, separate from Arthur.,…
Artair
Scottish Gaelic form of Arthur, Celtic
"bear"
A surprisingly rare form of Arthur that rings more Scottish, and lends itself easily to Art as a nickname.
Artan
Irish, Albanian, or Faroese
"little bear; golden; little father"
With stylish and approachable sounds, Artan is a charming multicultural choice that could work as an unusual alternative to Arthur, Aidan, Nathan, or Arlo. A name with three origins, it is…
Arte
Arte is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Japanese, Arte (アルテ) can be associated with art or creativity. In Spanish and Italian contexts, it directly relates to the word for 'art,'…
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?
Artem
Ukrainian variation of Artemis
Ukrainian Artem (ar-TEM) and Russian Artyom/Artiom (which can also be transcribed as Artem, though still pronounced ar-TYOM in Russian) are ultimately derived from the name of the Greek goddess…
Artemas
Greek
"gift of Artemis, goddess of the hunt"
This name has a nice mythological, historical, Three Musketeers-ish ring.
Artemio
Spanish variation of Artemis
Artemio gives energy to this august Greek mythological name.
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.
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.