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Alldrich is a masculine name of Germanic origin, representing a variant spelling of the more traditional Aldrich or Aldric. The name combines the Old English elements "ald" meaning "old" or "wise"…
French, variation of German Adolph
"noble wolf"
Still verboten, even with a French accent.
Arnou is an uncommon masculine name with possible Germanic or French origins. It likely represents a variant spelling of Arnau, Arnaud, or Arno, names deriving from Germanic elements meaning 'eagle'…
Arnoux is a masculine name of French origin, derived from the Germanic name 'Arnold,' which combines elements meaning 'eagle' and 'power.' This distinctive variation maintains the noble connotations…
Germanic
"old, wise ruler"
In an era with so many created, modern names, Aldrich oozes history and substance. But it is also fit for modern times, given its surname-as-name status and the nickname potential (Al, Richie, etc).
German
"eagle"
Subtract the last two letters of Arnold, and you're left with a much more modern-sounding name. Arno is also the name of the main river in Florence, upon which sits the famed Ponte Vecchio. The…
English from German
"ruler, strong as an eagle"
Strange as it may now seem, the venerable St. Arnold was a Greek by birth, a musician who became a member of the court of Charlemagne. The name is said to have been introduced into Britain by the…
Aldis is a masculine name with Norse and Latvian origins. In Norse tradition, it combines elements meaning "old" and "goddess" or "spirit," while in Latvia it's considered a variation of Aldus. The…
Dolphus is a masculine name with historical roots as a variant or diminutive of Adolphus, which derives from the Old High German name 'Adalwolf,' meaning 'noble wolf.' This shortened form emerged…
Abdall is a masculine name with Arabic origins, likely a variant of Abdullah or Abdul. The name typically means "servant of Allah" or "servant of God" in Arabic tradition. Such theophoric names…
Catalan variation of Arnold, English from German
A name sometimes used by Latino parents, perhaps relating to the popular Spanish TV mini-series of that name.
English and Scottish surname
"strong arms"
Last name occasionally used as a first, can be seen as a Lance Armstrong athlete-hero name.
Aldas is a masculine name with likely Baltic origins, particularly Lithuanian, where it may derive from elements meaning 'wave' or 'to surge.' The name has a strong, dignified sound with its two…
"soldier, warrior"
It's hard to believe now that Herman was once, at the turn of the last century, a Top 50 name, remaining in the Top 100 until 1935, and even harder to imagine it making a comeback. But then again,…
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…
Variation of Aldous, English from German
"old"
The name Aldus gained some recognition through Aldus Manutius, a renowned 15th-century Italian printer and publisher who founded the Aldine Press. The name might be more familiar in its Aldous form,…
Adolf may have been a Swedish royal name but the terrible dictatorship of Adolf Hitler has ruled out this name Adolf for any sensible parent. In the US last year, there were more than 100 boys' given…
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…
Armond is a masculine name derived from the Germanic name Hermann, meaning 'army man' or 'soldier.' It can also be associated with the French variant of Armand, coming from the Latin 'armandus,'…
Aldous has long been associated with British writer Huxley, author of Brave New World . So many of these rare British names are starting to be reconsidered by the literary or hipster crowds and this…
