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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.
Artus
Artus is a masculine name with ancient roots, primarily appearing as a Latin variation of Arthur. The name Arthur itself has Celtic origins, possibly deriving from the Roman name Artorius or from…
Artús
Occitan and Galician form of Arthur, Welsh
"bear"
Artús is a form of Arthur used in minority languages of southern France and northern Spain, such as Occitan, Asturian, and Catalan. In 2023, a French couple had this spelling rejected when…
Arty
Arty is a diminutive form of the name Arthur, which has ancient Celtic origins meaning 'bear' or 'stone.' It's a casual, friendly nickname that has occasionally been used as a given name in its own…
Albi
Arabic
"my heart"
An adorable name with an adorable meaning.
Arun
Masculinization of Aruna, Sanskrit, Hindi
"reddish brown"
Arun is the common masculinization of the name Aruna, the Hindu god who drives the sun god Surya across the sky in his chariot. Aruna is also used as a female name. For parents looking for a…
Aruna
Sanskrit, Hindi
"reddish brown"
This colorful Sanskrit name belongs to the Hindu god Aruna, the charioteer who drives the sun god Surya across the sky. Aruna can also be masculinized to Arun. It can also be a female name in…
Arundel
French or English
"swallow or valley"
Upper-crusty English surname which may derive from two sources. The first is Old English meaning "horehound valley", the second is Old French meaning "little swallow", which was originally a Norman…
Arundell
French or English
"swallow or valley"
Upper-crusty English surname which may derive from two sources. The first is Old English meaning "horehound valley", the second is Old French meaning "little swallow", which was originally a Norman…
Arush
Arush is a modern masculine name with Indian origins, particularly popular in Hindu families. The name derives from Sanskrit and carries multiple beautiful meanings including 'first ray of the sun,'…
Arv
Arv is a concise masculine name with Scandinavian roots, primarily found in Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish cultures. It derives from the Old Norse word 'arfr,' meaning 'inheritance' or 'legacy.' In…
Arvad
Arvad is a masculine name with ancient origins, derived from a Phoenician city that was located on what is now Arwad Island off the coast of Syria. This historical connection gives the name a sense…
Arve
Arve is a masculine name of Scandinavian origin, particularly common in Norway. The name derives from the Old Norse elements "arn" or "örn" meaning "eagle" and "vig" meaning "battle," thus conveying…
Arvel
Arvel is a masculine name with varied origins. Some sources connect it to Old Norse elements, possibly derived from 'arr' meaning 'eagle' combined with 'valdr' meaning 'ruler.' Others suggest it may…
Arven
Variation of Arvin, German
"friend of the people"
As a male name, Arven is a variation of the friendly German Arvin. The feminine Arven is the Hungarian form of Arwen, the Tolkien princess in Lord of the Rings . Arven is also a male character in the…
Arvid
Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
"eagle-tree"
Arvid, a Scandinavian name that's virtually unknown in the US, is one of the top baby names in Sweden . It might make a handsome, unusual choice for a parent in search of an original yet traditional…
Arvie
Arvie is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a diminutive of Arvin (friend of the people), Arvid (eagle tree), or Harvey (battle worthy). The name has Anglo-Saxon and…
Arvil
Arvil is a masculine name with possible roots in several traditions. It may be a variation of Arvil, which itself could derive from Old Norse elements meaning "eagle" and "wolf," symbolizing strength…
Arvin
German
"friend of the people"
This name's popularity peaked in the 1930s in the mid 600s - but we think it is time for a reconsideration. Arvin feels more modern than similar names like Marvin and Alvin. It also boasts a…
Arafat
Arafat is primarily an Arabic masculine name that gained international recognition through Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. The name derives from the Mount Arafat near Mecca, a significant location…