Ancient boy names starting with A

Known for its biblical association as the name of one of Jesus's first apostles. It's a patron saint's name for Scotland, Russia, and Greece, and has been popular among various cultures.

Derived from Greek element "aléxein," mainly associated with Macedonian king, Alexander the Great

Manly, A Man's Woman, Feminine Form of Andrew, Man Ones

Messenger, Angel

Manly, Defending Men, Helper and Defender of Mankind

To Protect, The Defender, Helper, Repel

Noble and Fight, Son of the Highborn, Alice

Eagle and Elder, Rule, Prevail

Of, Noble, Honorable, Old

He Who Wards Off (Other) Men

The Brave

Noble Wolf, Honorable

Protect and Man, Defender of Men, Manly

A Bowman Or Archer, An English Surname, Noteworthy and Valorous

Old Friend, Defender

Love Child, Sword Tip

Ash Tree Enclosure

Honorable, Wolf

Angel, Messenger of God

Ashes of Wood, Ash Tree Clearing

Manly, Brave, Of a Man, Masculine

He Who Wards Off (Other) Men, Manly, Protect and Man

Struggle, To Endure = Not Enduring, Lifted

From the Old Town, Ella's City

The Brave

Messenger of God, Angel

White Man, White Or Elf

Wood, At the Clearing, Place Name, My Own Meadow

Rich, Homeland, Power, House

Pain, The One Who has Beautiful Lips

Surrender, Resurrection, Risen One

Immortal

Nobel, Follower of a Nobleman, Ass, God-helmet

Protect and Man, Manly, The Defender

Pain, Distress, Lipless, The One Who has Beautiful Lips, Pain

Messenger of God, Angel

Unfading, Imperishable, To Love

Exalted One, The High, Of a Noble Kind

Manly, The Brave, Form of Andrea, Warrior

Are

Prosperous, Diminutive of Audrey, Wealth

The Brave, Man

Apollinaria, The Element Apollymi Meaning to Destroy

Eagle, Rule

Noble Wolf, Honorable

An Eagle

He Who Wards Off (Other) Men, Protect and Man, Manly

Golden-Haired, Gold Made, The Elements Aureus Meaning Golden, Golden, Gilded

Highborn Ruler, Everything and King, Powerful

Are

Fame and War, Most, Very, Renowned Warrior

A Butcher, Whole, Healthy, Safe

The Defender

He Who Wards Off (Other) Men, Protector

Sunrise, Aurora, A Native of the East

Pondering

Eagle Tree, Arn, Forest, Vidr

Fire

Successor

An Eagle

Hardy, Brave, Honorable, Noble

The Best Form

Risen One, Resurrection

Virile, The Element Arsenios Meaning Virile

Rule, Eagle

Sunrise

The Brave, Man, Warrior, Adler

Man Covered with Glory

He Who Wards Off (Other) Men

Citizen of Roman, Man from Rome

The Manly, Man, Masculine, Brave

Priceless One

Follower of Artemis

Angel, Deriving from the Greek Word Αγγελος = Messenger, Angel

Spear, Ase, Deity, God

Virile, The Element Arsenios Meaning Virile

Virile

Warm, Burning with Enthusiasm, Eagle, Bronze

Artemis

The Guileless One

Eagle and Elder, Rule

The Brave

Wolf, Honorable, Noble

Natural Spirit, Power, Elf, Powerful

Counsel, Form of Alfred, Ready for Battle, All and Peace

Wealthy, Noble, Old, Honorable

Fire

Battle, Embattled, Fight

Immortal

Derived from the Irish Aodhán, linked to Aodh, the Celtic sun and fire God. This lively choice is popularized by figures like actor Aidan Quinn.

Help of God (Alalh), Noble, Honorable, Bright

Men from the East, Sunrise

Defender of Men

Most Bright

Ash Tree Enclosure

Very, All and Wise, Most

The Crowned, Garland, Wreath, To Wear a Crown

Born Feet First

Fire

Immortal

One, Strength, Vigor

Warrior, Army, Rule

Sunrise

Swordsman's Stone, Ash Tree Town

The Brave, Man

Helper of Man, The Defender

The Best

Ainein

The Best

Alasdair, Manly, Defender of Mankind, Protect and Man

Old, Honorable, Noble

Sunrise

Resurrection, Risen One

Eagle, Rule

Town At the River Source, Ella's City

Most, Very

The Manly

Noble, Honorable, Hardy, Brave

Aristos Which Means Best Excellent

Inspired Advice, Elf Counsel, Wise Counsellor, Natural Spirit

All and Illustrious, Honorable, Noble, Bright

Defender of Men, Protect and Man, Manly

The Brave

Artemis

Heinrich

All Knowing, Noble Friend, Armed and Sweet, Elwin

Spear, God, Deity, Ase

He Who Wards Off (Other) Men, Protect and Man, Manly

Father

Unconquerable

The Guileless One

The Brave

Warrior, Rule, Army

The Defender

Ash Tree Town

Father

Carried (By God), And Porters, Carried, Or Carrying, Herd

All and Peace, Elf, Counsel from the Elves, Form of Alfred

Pain

The Defender

Defender of Men, Protect and Man, Warrior, Manly

Power, Elf, Powerful, Rich

Repel, To Protect, Defender of Mankind, Helper

He Who Wards Off (Other) Men

Fire

Manly, Warrior, Helper and Defender of Mankind, He Who Wards Off (Other) Men

Protect, Man's Defender, Repel, Helper

Ash Tree Town

Noble, Honorable, Wolf

Noble, Experienced Man, Honorable

Protection, Helmet, Servant, Ass

Intelligent, Clear, Fire, Illuminated

Honorable, Noble Friend, Defender

The Defender

The Region of Central Greece

He Who Wards Off (Other) Men

Warrior, Army, Sea, Man

Love

Rich, Power, Powerful, House and King

Immortal

Fight, Contest

The Manly

White Man, White

Immortal, Ever-living

Beloved

Unconquerable

Friendly, Noble, Balcony, Gentle

Noble Protector, Honorable, Protection, Helmet

Eagle, Rule

Called On, Invoked

The Defender

Bright

Very, Most

Noble and Brilliant, Nobly Famous, Illustrious, Bright

Bright, Honorable, Noble