Ambrose
Meaning of Ambrose
Ambrose is a classic and timeless name for baby boys. With English origins, it is pronounced as AM-brohz (/ˈæm.broʊz/). The name Ambrose has variations such as Ambrosio. Over the years, it has maintained a steady level of popularity in the United States. In recent years, it has been given to around 280 to 401 newborn boys per year, ranking between 671 and 820 in terms of popularity. Although not among the most commonly chosen names, Ambrose offers a sense of sophistication and elegance that parents may find appealing.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as AM-brohz (/ˈæm.broʊz/)
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Notable People Named Ambrose
| Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce was a renowned American writer, journalist, and Civil War veteran, known for his influential works such as The Devil's Dictionary and "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge." |
| Ambrose Lisle March Phillipps De Lisle - Ambrose Lisle March Phillipps de Lisle was a British Roman Catholic convert who founded Mount St Bernard Abbey and worked for the reconversion of Britain to Catholicism. |
| Ambrose Godfrey-Hanckwitz, a German-born British phosphorus manufacturer and apothecary, was known for his invention of a fire extinguisher and his success in the phosphorus industry. |
| Ambrose Folorunsho Alli was a Nigerian medical professor and the first civilian governor of Bendel State from 1979 to 1983. |
| Ambrose Evans-Pritchard is an English journalist and the international business editor of the Daily Telegraph. |
| Ambrose of Siena - Ambrose of Sienna was an Italian Dominican teacher, missionary, and diplomat. |
| William Ambrose Tarrant was an Australian cricketer who played for Victoria at the first-class level in the 1890s. |
| Ambrose Castellano - Ambrose M. Castellano is an American businessman and politician who currently serves as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 70th district, having been elected in 2020 and assuming office on January 19, 2021. |
| Sir Ambrose Macdonald Poynter was a renowned British calligrapher, artist, and architect. |
| Ambrose Woodall, 1st Baron Uvedale of North End - Ambrose Edgar Woodall, 1st Baron Uvedale of North End, was a distinguished British surgeon known for his contributions to the field of medicine. |
