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| # | Name | Origin | Meaning | Gender | Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Alexas | Shakespearean | Antony and Cleopatra'. Attendant on Cleopatra. | Boy | ☆ |
| 22 | Alonso | Shakespearean | 'The Tempest' Alonso, King of Naples. | Boy | ☆ |
| 23 | Amiens | Shakespearean | As You Like It' Lord attending on the banished Duke. | Boy | ☆ |
| 24 | Andrew | Shakespearean | 'Twelfth Night', also called 'What You Will' Sir Andrew Aguecheek. | Boy | ☆ |
| 25 | Andronicus | Shakespearean | 'The Tragedy of Coriolanus.' Titus Lartius, a general against the Volscians. 'The Life of Timon of Athens' Timon's servant. 'The Tragedy of Titus Andronicus' Titus Andronicus, a noble Romanj. Also Marcus Andronicus, Tribune, and brother to Titus. | Boy | ☆ |
| 26 | Angelo | Shakespearean | 'The Comedy of Errors' A goldsmith. 'Measure for Measure' The Deputy. | Boy | ☆ |
| 27 | Angus | Shakespearean | 'The Tragedy of Macbeth' A nobleman of Scotland. | Boy | ☆ |
| 28 | Anjou | Shakespearean | 'Henry VI, Part 1' Reignier, Duke of Anjou, and titular King of Naples. | Boy | ☆ |
| 29 | Antenor | Shakespearean | 'The History of Troilus and Cressida' A Trojan commander. | Boy | ☆ |
| 30 | Anthony | Shakespearean | 'King Henry the Eighth' Sir Anthony Denny. | Boy | ☆ |
| 31 | Antigonus | Shakespearean | 'The Winter's Tale' Lord of Sicilia. | Boy | ☆ |
| 32 | Antiochus | Shakespearean | 'Pericles, Prince of Tyre' King of Antioch. | Boy | ☆ |
| 33 | Antipholus | Shakespearean | 'The Comedy of Errors' Twin brothers, both named Antipholus, sons to Aemelia and Aegion. Antipholus of Ephesus, and Antipholus OF Syracuse. | Boy | ☆ |
| 34 | Antonio | Shakespearean | 'Two Gentlemen of Verona' Father to Proteus. 'The Merchant of Venice' The merchant. 'Much Ado About Nothing' Brother to Governor of Messina. 'The Tempest' The usurping Duke of Milan. 'Twelfth Night' (What You Will) A sea captain, friend of Sebastian. | Boy | ☆ |
| 35 | Antony | Shakespearean | Antony and Cleopatra' and 'The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.' Mark Antony, roman triumvir and Cleopatra's lover. | Boy | ☆ |
| 36 | Apemantus | Shakespearean | 'The Life of Timon of Athens' A flattering lord, and a churlish philosopher. | Boy | ☆ |
| 37 | Archbishop of York | Shakespearean | Variant of Edmund: 'King Henry IV, Part 1' Earl of March. Scroop | Boy | ☆ |
| 38 | Archibald | Shakespearean | 'King Henry IV, Part 1' The Earl of Douglas. | Boy | ☆ |
| 39 | Archidamusa | Shakespearean | 'The Winter's Tale' Lord of Bohemia. | Boy | ☆ |
| 40 | Ariel | Shakespearean | 'The Tempest' An airy, mischievous spirit. | Boy | ☆ |
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Names can travel across countries, languages and generations, and the same name may be associated with more than one tradition. Use the origin directory below as a practical way to explore the records in our collection. Origin information is presented as recorded in the database and is best treated as a starting point when cultural or family history is especially important to your choice.
There is no single way to build a baby-name shortlist. Some families begin with meaning, while others care more about sound, spelling, initials or cultural background. A useful approach is to collect a few names first and compare them rather than trying to settle on one immediately. Say the full name aloud, look at how the first and last name sit together, and consider whether the spelling will be easy to recognise in the places where the child is likely to grow up.
You can also use the Saved Names option to keep track of names that catch your attention while browsing. Returning to a shorter list later can make it easier to notice which names still feel right after the first impression has passed.
A name's meaning is often one of the most interesting parts of researching it, but meanings are not always identical across every source. Languages change over time, spellings develop regional forms, and a name used in several cultures may have different explanations or associations. For that reason, our name pages present the information available in the database without suggesting that one short definition tells the complete history of a name.
If a particular origin, historical use or religious connection is important to your family, it is sensible to compare the information with specialist language, historical or cultural sources before making a final decision.
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Our aim is to keep the site straightforward: help you discover names, understand the information recorded for them, and create your own shortlist. We do not believe a website can choose the right name for a family. It can, however, make the research easier and introduce you to possibilities you might otherwise miss.