Origin:
English
French
German
Teutonic
Sex:Male
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:Variant of Ansel: Follower; one who follows a nobleman.
Soul Urge:People with the name Anselm have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated.
Expression:People with the name Anselm tend to initiate events, to be leaders rather than followers, with powerful personalities. They tend to be focused on specific goals, experience a wealth of creative new ideas, and have the ability to implement these ideas with efficiency and determination. They tend to be courageous and sometimes aggressive. As unique, creative individuals, they tend to resent authority, and are sometimes stubborn, proud, and impatient.