Anselm
Boy · Germanic
anselm · 2 beats
Meaning
God's helmet; the Archbishop of Canterbury who shaped medieval theology.
The vibe
Anselm is a name with stone arches in it. Avant-garde and warmly academic — contemplative, principled, and quietly singular.
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Anselm is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
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