Literary Baby Names

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From Old German Adalfuns meaning noble-ready. Common in Spain since the 7th century. Form of Alphonse: see Alfonso. A literary name from Shakespeare's The Tempest, where it belongs to alonso, King of Naples. Eager for battle; Form of Alphonse: see Alfonso. Eager for war.

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As You Like It' Lord attending on the banished Duke.

Biblical English Greek Literary Scottish

A strong man Manly; brave. In the bible the first of the twelve apostles chosen. Andrew is patron saint of Scotland and Russia. See also Jedrick and Kendrick. Manly. St Andrew, an apostle of Jesus Christ, later became patron saint of Scotland. The Scottish city St Andrews is named for him. It was in frequent use throughout Britain during the Middle Ages. A literary name from Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, where it belongs to , also called 'What You Will' Sir Andrew Aguecheek. Manly. From the Greek Andrew. Has long been a popular Scottish name, because St. Andrew is the Patron Saint of Scotland after whom the town of St Andrews was named.

Biblical Latin Literary

A man excelling others Name of a Roman poet. A literary name from Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Coriolanus., where it belongs to 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.

Greek Italian Literary Portuguese Spanish

Messenger. Messenger of God; angel. A literary name from Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors, where it belongs to a goldsmith. 'Measure for Measure' The Deputy. Messenger. Biblical name for spirit messengers God sends men.

Celtic Gaelic Greek Irish Literary Scottish

Exceptionally strong. Superior strength. Unique choice. From the Gaelic Aonghus,meaning one choice, or one vigor. No longer in common use in Ireland.One vigor. A literary name from Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Macbeth, where it belongs to a nobleman of Scotland. Unnaturally strong; singular; only choice. Scots Celtic god Angus Og helped his people with his wisdom and intelligence. The Aberdeen Angus is a Scottish breed of black cattle.

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A literary name from Shakespeare's Henry VI, Part 1, where it belongs to reignier, Duke of Anjou, and titular King of Naples.

Latin Literary

An elder of Troy. A literary name from Shakespeare's The History of Troilus and Cressida, where it belongs to a Trojan commander.

Basque English Greek Latin Literary

He adds or priceless. Highly praiseworthy. From a Roman clan name. In the 17th century, the spelling Anthony was associated with the Greek anthos meaning flower. Priceless. Highly praiseworthy. A literary name from Shakespeare's King Henry the Eighth, where it belongs to sir Anthony Denny.

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A literary name from Shakespeare's The Winter, where it belongs to s Tale' Lord of Sicilia.

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A literary name from Shakespeare's Pericles, Prince of Tyre, where it belongs to king of Antioch.

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A literary name from Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors, where it belongs to twin brothers, both named Antipholus, sons to Aemelia and Aegion. Antipholus of Ephesus, and Antipholus OF Syracuse.

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Highly praiseworthy. From a Roman clan name. In the 17th century, the spelling Anthony was associated with the Greek anthos meaning flower. Italian form of Anthony 'beyond praise'. Worthy of praise; of value. Saint Anthony is the patron sain of poor people. A literary name from Shakespeare's Two Gentlemen of Verona, where it belongs to 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. Spanish form of Anthony beyond praise.

English Greek Italian Latin Literary

Highly praiseworthy. From a Roman clan name. In the 17th century, the spelling Anthony was associated with the Greek anthos meaning flower. Priceless. Highly praiseworthy. See Anthony. Worthy of praise; of value. Saint Anthony is the patron sain of poor people. Antony and Cleopatra' and 'The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.' Mark Antony, roman triumvir and Cleopatra's lover.

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A literary name from Shakespeare's The Life of Timon of Athens, where it belongs to a flattering lord, and a churlish philosopher.

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'King Henry IV, Part 1' Earl of March. Scroop

Anglo-Saxon English German Literary Scottish Teutonic

Bold. True and bold, valuable. Introduced from German during the Norman Conquest, Archibald replaced an Old English form of the name in use since the 7th century. From the Old German Ercanbald meaning true and bold. A literary name from Shakespeare's King Henry IV, Part 1, where it belongs to the Earl of Douglas. True and bold. Also 'bald'. Introduced from England and Germany during the Norman conquest, the Scottish interpreted the 'bald' to refer to the shaven head of a monk. Holy prince.

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A literary name from Shakespeare's The Winter, where it belongs to s Tale' Lord of Bohemia.

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A literary name from Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, where it belongs to the Prince of Arragon, suitor to Portia. 'Much Ado About Nothing' Don Pedro, Prince of Arragon.

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A literary name from Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, where it belongs to a teacher of rhetoric.

Arthurian Legend Celtic English Irish Literary Scottish Welsh

Noble; courageous. Legendary sixth century King Arthur of Britain and his Round Table of knights. Strong as a bear. From the Roman clan name Artorius, meaning noble, courageous. Derived from the Irish art meaning 'stone'. Arthur was a 6th Century Irish prince. A literary name from Shakespeare's King John, where it belongs to arthur, Duke of Britaine. Derived from Celtic artos meaning 'bear'. Bear hero.