Armistead

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
This unique name is derived from an Old English term which refers to a soldier's spear.
Pronunciation
ARM-i-sted
ar-muh-sted
Popularity
Armistead is not a common name and is ranked #17,291 for baby names in the United States.

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Armistead Name meanings & History

This unique name is derived from an Old English term which refers to a soldier's spear. Reached it's peak populularty in 1800's United States. This name is used mostly for boys and is suitable for parents who want to give their child a unique name that is both historic and strong.

Zodiac Sign of Armistead: Action Aries

Synonyms of Armistead:

A: Angry,Assertive,Action,Argumentative,Ambitious,Aggressive

R: Rational,Reason,Restless,Resourceful

M: Maternal,Memorabilia,Mommy,Mushy,Manipulative,Mother,Memory

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

S: Sex,Security,Sensuality,Status,Success,Solidity,Social Standing

T: Truth,Touchy,Doubting Thomas,Talkative,Testy,Tacky,Tireless

E: Enlighten,Exaggerate,Enliven,Expressive,Environment,Entertain

D: Daddy,Demanding,Doting,Determined,Domestic,Dutiful

Armistead is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Classic name
  • a Modern name
  • a Upper Class name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Armistead Maupin was an American novelist best known for his work 'Tales of the City'. Another famous bearer of the name is Lewis Armistead, a Confederate general who fought during the American Civil War.

Related Names to Armistead

Armstead, Armesto