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Asgeir
Asgeir is a masculine Norse name rooted in Old Norse elements 'áss' meaning 'god' and 'geirr' meaning 'spear'. This name has deep historical connections to Viking culture and Norse mythology, where…
Ash
Diminutive of Asher, English
"ash tree"
Ash has Southern charm plus the arboreal-nature appeal. Plus your little boy will prize Ash as the name of the hero of the Pokemon cartoons. Ash can also be a dashing short form of Asher, Ashton, or…
Ashwin
Sanskrit, Old English, "possessed of horses; ash friend"
"possessed of horses; ash friend"
A cultural crossover with multiple roots. Ashwin is an English surname from the Anglo-Saxon male name Æscwine, meaning "ash tree + friend". It's also a popular Hindi name: in Hindu mythology, the…
Asier
Basque
"the beginning"
This Basque name is quite popular in Spain, where it has long been in the Top 100 names. This is likely due to its pleasant meaning; the sound, dignified in Spanish and Basque, may not fare so well…
Askell
Manx
"helmet of god"
Manx variant of the Norse name Asketill.
Asten
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…
Aster
English from Greek
"star"
The name of the Aster flower, named by the English, was derived from the Greek word for star. Like many floral names, Aster is much more popular among baby girls.
Astraios
Greek
Variant of Astraeus
Astrophel
Literary name
"star lover"
Invented by 16th-century English poet Sir Philip Sidney for the hero of his sonnet sequence Astrophel and Stella , this name is derived from the Greek elements aster "star" and philos "lover".…
Auberon
English, French, German
"elf ruler, bright elf; noble bear"
Rarely heard in the US, Auberon has a gentle autumnal feel rare in a male name. A Shakespeare-adjacent choice, Auberon started out as as a pet form of Auberi, the French form of German Alberich.…
Auberron
Auberron is an extremely rare masculine name with obscure origins, possibly derived from Germanic elements or representing a creative modern invention. The name may blend 'auber' (related to auburn…
Auden
English
"old friend"
The poetic, soft-spoken Auden has recently started to be considered as a first name option, used for both sexes, appreciated for its pleasing sound as well as its link to the distinguished modern…
Augie
Short form of August and variations
Augie is an adorable and, at this point, fresher sounding short form than Gus of the rising August and all its variations, from Augustine to Augustus. The Adventures of Augie March is a 1953 novel by…
Aurel
Aurel is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from 'Aurelius' meaning 'golden' or 'gilded'. Popular in Romania, France, and other European countries, it carries an elegant, classical feel.…
Aurelian
Romanian and English form of Aurelius, Latin
"golden"
While Aurelio, Aurelia, and Aurelius are all on the rise, this historical and Romanian form of the golden name is yet to share in its relatives' success. Given to just 25 boys in a recent year, it…
Aurian
Latin
"gold"
A handsome alternative to Adrian or Dorian, derived from the Latin word aurum "gold".
Aurick
Aurick is a masculine name with Germanic roots, likely a variation of names like Ulrich, Auric, or Eric. The name carries connotations of strength and nobility, with some interpretations linking it…
Aurthur
Aurthur is a variant spelling of the classic masculine name Arthur, which has deep roots in Celtic, Roman, and medieval European history. While the traditional spelling connects to the legendary King…
Austen
Literary surname and shortened form of Augustine, Latin
"great, magnificent"
Parents who love the great English novelist Jane Austen may choose this spelling of the popular name Austin to honor the author of Emma and Pride and Prejudice.
Auster
German surname
"oyster"
Fans of writer Paul Auster might consider this a worthy alternative to the trendy Austin.