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English from French
"elf ruler"
Once a popular choice in for boys in the Middle Ages and again during the 19th century, Aubrey has mostly been used for girls in the US since the 1970's. With its arty, surname-y, and sophisticated…
Alexes is a variant of the more common name Alex, which itself is a shortened form of Alexander, derived from Greek meaning "defender of the people." This masculine name maintains the essence of its…
Aineus is an uncommon masculine name with possible Greek or Latin origins. It may be a variant of Aeneas, the legendary Trojan hero from Virgil's 'Aeneid' who traveled to Italy and became an ancestor…
Asten is a masculine name with several possible origins. It may derive from Old English elements, potentially related to names like Austin or Austen, or have Germanic roots connecting to eastern…
Astin is an uncommon masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the Old English surname Austin (meaning "venerable" or "majestic"), or possibly as a variant of Aston, which…
Diminutive of Aleksandr, Russian from Greek
An alternative to Sasha, another common Russian nickname for Aleksander.
English
"eastern settlement"
Has an upscale aura, perhaps due to the luxury James Bond Aston Martin car.
Aspyn is a modern masculine name with roots in nature, derived from the aspen tree known for its distinctive trembling leaves. The name gained recognition in the early 2000s, partly influenced by the…
Russian diminutive of Alexander
"defending men"
Shura is a unisex Russian nickname for Aleksandr or Aleksandra, themselves forms of Alexander. Less known in the English=speaking world than Sasha, it's also more assertive -- probably because of…
Ainneus is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Aeneas (or Æneas), the legendary Trojan hero from Virgil's 'Aeneid' who traveled to Italy and became an ancestor of the…
Abías is a masculine name with deep biblical roots, appearing in the Old Testament. It derives from Hebrew, meaning 'my father is the Lord' or 'the Lord is my father,' reflecting strong religious…
Arron is a masculine name that represents an alternative spelling of Aaron, which has ancient Hebrew origins. The biblical Aaron was the elder brother of Moses and the first High Priest of the…
Aspin is a rare masculine name with English origins, derived from the aspen tree (Populus tremula), known for its distinctive trembling leaves. The name carries natural imagery and strength,…
Manx, Scandinavian, Norse
"God is the protector; divine protection"
Ultimately derived from the Old Norse Ásmundr, Asmund is the Scandinavian and Manx form, predominantly used in Denmark, Sweden and Norway. In the case of Norway, however, it is much more popularly…
Ashten is a modern variation of the name Ashton, which originated as an English surname derived from place names meaning 'ash tree town.' This masculine form maintains the nature-inspired roots while…
Diminutive of Alessandro, Italian
Lengthy, romantic Alessandro gives us the friendly and casual nickname Sandro, which works just as well as an independent name. It’s a popular international name, having ranked in Italy, France,…
Enneas is a masculine name with ancient Greek origins, derived from 'ennea' meaning 'nine.' In Greek numerical and philosophical traditions, nine was considered a sacred number representing…
English, variation of Ashton
"ash trees place"
This name feels modern and on-trend, thanks to that cool first similar — similar to trendy Asher — as well as associations with actor Ashton Kutcher. This particular spelling is nearly completely…
Ashtin is a masculine name that represents a modern variant spelling of Ashton, which originated as an English surname derived from place names meaning 'ash tree town.' This contemporary spelling…
The energetic Russian nickname name Sasha is being used increasingly on its own, though since the prominence of the First Daughter, more than 90% of the American babies named Sasha are girls. Sacha…
