Ansel
Ansel is a Christian boy name of Germanic, via French origin, meaning “God's helmet, divine protection”.
| Meaning | God's helmet, divine protection |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Germanic, via French |
| Pronunciation | AN-sul |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | United States, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Ansel
Ansel is a medieval short form of Anselm, from Germanic ans, god, and helm, helmet, so it suggests divine protection. It was used in medieval England and France and later survived mostly as a surname. The American photographer Ansel Adams brought it back to attention, and the actor Ansel Elgort has made it familiar to younger parents. It is now seen as a gentle, vintage-style boy's name.
Is Ansel a Christian name?
Ansel is a form of Anselm, the name of Saint Anselm of Canterbury, a medieval archbishop and theologian. Most parents now choose Ansel for its sound rather than its religious history.
How popular is Ansel?
Rare but rising in the US and Britain.
Gifts with the name Ansel
- Ansel name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Ansel baby gifts (Amazon)
- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Ansel
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ansel mean?
Ansel means 'God's helmet, divine protection'. It is of Germanic, via French origin.
Is Ansel a Christian name?
Ansel is a form of Anselm, the name of Saint Anselm of Canterbury, a medieval archbishop and theologian. Most parents now choose Ansel for its sound rather than its religious history.
How do you pronounce Ansel?
Ansel is pronounced AN-sul.
Is Ansel a boy or girl name?
Ansel is usually a boy name.