Anselm derived from the Germanic elements ans "god" and helm "helmet, protection". This name was brought to England in the late 11th century by Saint Anselm, who was born in northern Italy. He was archbishop of Canterbury and a Doctor of the Church.
Saintly namesake: Anselm of Canterbury was an 11th-century Benedictine monk, philosopher, and Archbishop of Canterbury, remembered for his influential theological writings. He is one of several saints named Anselm. (April 21 · 12th century)
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