Anselm

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Anselm

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Anselm comes from a Germanic name, Ansehelm, meaning “Divine Helmet,” or “God Protection,” from “ansi” (god) and “helm” (helmet, protection).

History:
Originally Anselm was a name found almost exclusively in Lombardy (Italy). It was introduced to England with St. Anselm (1033-1109), an Archbishop of Canterbury, who was born in Lombardy. Although never common, the name can be found from the 12th century onwards.
Anselm was briefly revived by the Tractarians in the 19th century, along with the names of other early British saints (Chad, Aidan, Wilfred, etc.)

Pronunciation: ann-selm.

Alternates: Ansel, Ansell, Ancelm.
French: Anselme.
Italian: Anselmo.
Latin: Anselmus.
Polish: Anzelm.
Spanish: Anselmo.

Feminine: Anselma.

Famous Bearers:
Artists and Authors:
Anselm Feuerbach (1829-1880)
German painter.
Anselm Kiefer (1945-)
German artist.

Educators, Scholars, and Social Workers:
Anselm (Pierre de Guibors) (1625-1694)
French genealogist.

Religious Figures:
St. Anselm (1033-1109)
Italian philosopher.

Scientists:
Anselme Payen (1795-1871)
French chemist.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.004 % named Anselm

Popularity of Anselm:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A

Popularity of Anselmo:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1920: N/A
1920-1930: 994th most popular.
1930-2000: N/A