Meaning: Surname form related to Anselm
The story
Ansel entered English use through a surname derived from Anselm. Photographer Ansel Adams provides a documented artistic connection; the name is more than a direct word for divine protection.
Nicknames
- Anse
Spellings & variants
- Anselm
- Anselmo
- Anseau
Popularity
Uncommon
Outside the US top 1,000.
Style
Origins
Ansel comes from Old German.
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