Ansel
[ˈæn.səl]Meaning
Derived from the Old German name Anselm meaning 'God's protection'.
Background Story
The name Ansel is of Germanic origin and has been used since medieval times. It was popularized by Saint Anselm of Canterbury, a Benedictine monk who became the Archbishop of Canterbury in the 11th century and is considered one of the great philosophers and theologians of the Church.
Temperament
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