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Ansel

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Autch · 12/04/2022 20:05

As in Ansel Adams the photographer, struggling to think of a boys name and love this but is it a bit too Hansel and Gretel? Any other names that suit that vibe?

We are in the US, DH is of German descent but very much American and I am from the UK (but definitely pronounce the H in Hansel so it sounds different to me?)

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daisychainsandrainbows · 12/04/2022 20:19

I immediately just thought 'Ansel and Gretel, sorry.

Sexnotgender · 12/04/2022 20:18

The first thing that popped into my head was Gretel.

UhtredsLatestPaganHussy · 12/04/2022 20:17

I'm like you, OP, and associate it with Ansel Adams. I can't help but hear 'ansel though.

Anselm
Axel
Linden
Leif
Lars

have a similar vibe to me

MothershipG · 12/04/2022 20:11

I think the name is more associated with the actor Ansel Elgort who was really good in Baby Driver & West Side Story but has been accused of sexual assault. It's such a distinctive name that I would be potentially worried about the negative associations.

nearlyspringyay · 12/04/2022 20:08

I love it, also Anson

ImInStealthMode · 12/04/2022 20:06

I love this name, because of Ansel Elgort (who himself is named after Ansel Adams).