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Axel Male Female Unisex
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Origin: Germanic

From Danish Aksel, first used for the bishop and statesman Absalon Hvide (1128–1201), from biblical Absalom. Some sources suggest that the bishop was originally named Áskell, from Old Norse "god" + "cauldron, helmet", and Absalon was chosen as the nearest-sounding Christian equivalent, leading to the exchange of the middle consonants.

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Male Male Rank #78 Female Female Rank #11205

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United Kingdom Axel Listen Favorite Share Copy

Male Male Rank #129

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