Baby names starting with A

Italian · Italian form of Hamilcar, a Phoenician name meaning 'brother of Melqart,' borne by Hannibal's father.

English · Possibly from Welsh 'ar' (over) and a mutated form meaning 'wept over,' or an English elaboration.

Slavic · Variant of Lithuanian Algirdas, meaning 'noble spear' or 'all-famous reward.'

Italian · Italian name from Latin 'amatus' meaning 'beloved' or 'dear one.'

Hebrew · Variant of Amos, from Hebrew meaning 'carried by God' or 'burdened.'

Italian · Italian name meaning 'archangel,' from Greek 'archangelos' (chief messenger of God).

English · Rare name, likely a variant of Argyle, a Scottish place name meaning 'land of the Gaels.'

English · English or Germanic name possibly meaning 'son of the earl' or a place-name derivative.

Slavic · Hungarian name of Turkic origin meaning 'seed of barley,' borne by the founder of Hungary.

Welsh · Variant of Arvel, from Welsh meaning 'wept over' or 'greatly lamented.'

Spanish · Spanish name from Latin 'ascensio' referring to the Ascension of Christ into heaven.

French · French form of Latin Aurelius, meaning 'golden' or 'gilded.'

English · Modern coined name of uncertain origin, possibly blending elements of Azel (Hebrew, 'noble').

English · Diminutive of Archibald or Arcelious, meaning 'truly bold' from Germanic roots.

English · Variant of Ardith, from Old English meaning 'good war' or 'flowering meadow.'

Welsh · Feminine elaboration of Arthur, possibly from Celtic 'artos' meaning 'bear' or 'noble one.'

Latin · From Latin altus meaning 'high' or 'noble,' conveying elevation and distinction.

Greek · Variant of Althea, from Greek 'althos' meaning healing or wholesome.

French · From the French place name Auvergne or Latin 'alvernus,' meaning alder grove.

Greek · Variant of Agnes, from Greek 'hagnos' meaning pure or holy.

Hebrew · Diminutive of Anne, from Hebrew 'Hannah' meaning grace or favor.

Irish · Variant of Arlene with a French-influenced suffix, meaning 'pledge' or 'oath.'

Spanish · Place-based name from Spanish roots, associated with the Colorado city.

Hebrew · Variant of Athalia, from Hebrew meaning 'God is exalted.'

German · Feminine form of Albert, from Germanic Adalbert meaning 'noble and bright.'

French · Variant of Aline, from Old French, ultimately Germanic adal meaning 'noble.'

Spanish · Spanish for 'high grace,' a title of the Virgin Mary venerated in the Dominican Republic.

French · French word for 'angel,' from Greek angelos meaning 'messenger.'

English · Modern elaboration possibly related to Arlette, a Norman French name of Germanic origin.

English · Rare American name, possibly a feminine form of Arvid (Norse 'eagle tree') or a modern coinage.

Greek · Ancient Greek name meaning 'welcome' or 'embrace,' borne by the famous consort of Pericles.

Norse · Scandinavian form of Agatha, from Greek 'agathos' meaning 'good.' Common in Norway and Denmark.

Hebrew · Variant of Adah, from Hebrew meaning 'adornment' or 'beauty.' One of the earliest names in Genesis.

German · Southern double name combining Addie (from Adelaide, 'noble') and Mae ('month of May' or 'bitter').

German · Variant of Adeline, from Germanic 'adal' meaning 'noble.' A French-influenced spelling.

Latin · Variant of Adrienne, from Latin 'Hadrianus' meaning 'from the city of Hadria.'

Greek · Variant spelling of Agnes, from Greek 'hagnos' meaning 'pure' or 'chaste.' A popular medieval saint name.

English · Diminutive of Alfreda, feminine of Alfred, from Old English meaning 'elf counsel' or 'wise counselor.'

German · Southern double name combining Alice (Germanic 'adal,' noble) and Mae (month of May).

German · Blend of Alice and Linda, or from Germanic 'adal' (noble) and 'lind' (soft, tender).

Norse · From Old Norse or Germanic roots meaning 'noble and famous,' combining 'adal' and 'mar.'

English · Variant of Elnora, a short form of Eleanor, possibly from Provençal meaning 'the other' or 'light.'

Norse · Scandinavian and Basque variant of Anne, from Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace' or 'favor.'

Hebrew · Compound of Anna (Hebrew 'grace') and Dell (English 'valley'), a Southern double name.

French · Variant of Annabelle, combining Anne (Hebrew 'grace') and Belle (French 'beautiful').

Hebrew · Southern double name combining Annie (grace) and Ruth (Hebrew 'companion' or 'friend').

Greek · Variant of Aretha, from Greek 'arete' meaning 'virtue' or 'excellence.'

Irish · Variant of Arlene, from Irish Gaelic meaning pledge or oath.

Irish · Rare variant of Arlene, from Irish Gaelic meaning pledge or oath.

Irish · Elaborated variant of Arlene, from Irish Gaelic meaning pledge or oath.

Greek · Diminutive form, possibly derived from Greek Harpe or a pet form of longer names.

Greek · Feminine form of Arsenios, from Greek arsenikos meaning virile or strong.

Greek · Diminutive of Arsenia, ultimately from Greek arsenikos meaning strong.

Greek · French-influenced variant of Artemis, the Greek goddess of the hunt and moon.

French · Rare elaborated name, likely a coined diminutive with French or Italian suffixing.

Spanish · Spanish name referring to the Ascension of Christ into heaven.

English · Variant spelling of Audrey, from Old English meaning noble strength.

Welsh · Rare name, possibly a variant of Welsh Afor or related to the element meaning gentle.

Slavic · Variant of Wanda, of Slavic origin possibly meaning wanderer or from the Vandal tribe.

English · Variant of Alwin, from Old English 'æðel' (noble) and 'wine' (friend), meaning 'noble friend.'

Hebrew · Biblical Hebrew name meaning 'servant' or 'service,' borne by a minor judge of Israel.

German · From Germanic elements meaning 'noble' and 'brave' or 'hardy,' introduced to England by the Normans.

Spanish · Spanish name from Latin, borne by a 10th-century Spanish saint; possibly linked to Attila or Latin 'Attilius.'

Norse · Scandinavian name from Old Norse 'agi' meaning 'ancestor' or 'forebear.'

Spanish · Spanish diminutive of Abel, from Hebrew meaning 'breath' or 'vapor.'

Latin · Latinized form of Germanic Aldo, meaning 'old, wise, or noble.'

Latin · From Latin 'altus' meaning 'high, elevated, or noble.'

French · Rare variant of Ancel, from Germanic 'ans' meaning 'god' combined with a diminutive suffix.

German · Variant of Ansel, from Germanic elements meaning 'god's protection' or 'divine helmet.'

Spanish · Spanish form of Apollinaris, derived from Apollo, the Greek god of sun and light.

German · Dutch and German form of Arnold, from Germanic 'arn-wald' meaning 'eagle power.'

Spanish · Variant of Arlo, possibly from Spanish 'arlo' meaning barberry tree, or an English place name.

Norse · Rare name possibly from Old Norse elements meaning 'guardian' or a variant of Edward.

Italian · Sicilian and Italian name possibly from Greek 'alphios' meaning white; borne by a revered Sicilian martyr saint.

Scottish · Scottish diminutive of Alexander, from Greek 'alexandros' meaning 'defender of the people.'

English · Rare variant of Arvin, from Germanic elements meaning 'people's friend' or 'eagle friend.'

German · Variant of Albert, from Germanic "adal" (noble) and "beraht" (bright), meaning "noble and bright."

French · French name from Germanic elements "adal" (noble) and "or" (gold), meaning "noble gold."

Latin · Variant of Alban, from Latin "albus" meaning "white" or "bright," associated with Saint Alban.

Greek · Rare variant possibly related to Greek "alke" meaning "strength" or "valor."

English · Rare variant possibly blending Alvin and Sylvester, suggesting "noble" and "of the forest."

Italian · From Greek "anastasis" meaning "resurrection," widely used in Christian tradition for saints and martyrs.

Greek · Greek name meaning "messenger" or "angel," from "angelos," used in classical and biblical contexts.

Welsh · Welsh name meaning "refuge" or "shelter," derived from the Welsh word argel.

German · Diminutive of Arnold or variant of Arnie, from Germanic arn meaning "eagle."

English · Rare diminutive form, possibly derived from Archibald or Arzell, used primarily in the American South.

English · Rare name possibly derived from Latin audire (to hear) or a variant of Otis/Audley.

Latin · Variant of Augustus, from Latin augustum meaning "great, magnificent, venerable."

English · Rare English name likely derived from a place name combining Old Norse elements, meaning "Alf's farmstead."

English · Diminutive of Austin, Oswald, or Austen, meaning "great" or "magnificent."

Spanish · Spanish name for the oleander flower, from Greek adelphe meaning sister.

German · Feminine of Anselm, from Germanic ans (god) and helm (helmet/protection).

English · Elaborated form related to Ethel, from Old English æthel meaning noble.

English · From Old English eald meaning old or noble, used as a surname-derived given name.

Greek · Variant of Anita or from Greek anethon (dill herb), a nature-inspired name.

German · Feminine form of Arnold, from Germanic arn (eagle) and wald (power/ruler).

Spanish · Spanish word meaning 'tree-lined walkway' or 'poplar grove,' from álamo (poplar tree).

English · Old English name from 'eald' (old) and 'gyð' (battle), meaning 'experienced in battle.'

Norse · Of uncertain origin, possibly a shortened form of Alina or from Old Norse elements meaning 'noble.'

Latin · Compound of Alta (Latin for 'high/noble') and Mae (a May variant), an American invented blend.

English · From Old English 'ælf' (elf) and 'þryð' (strength), meaning 'elf strength' or 'noble counsel.'

English · Compound of Alice ('noble') and Marie ('wished-for child'), a mid-20th-century double name.

English · Feminine elaboration from Old English 'ælf' (elf) or German 'Alvin,' meaning 'elf friend.'

Hebrew · Variant of Anita, a Spanish diminutive of Anna, from Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace.'

Irish · Variant of Arlene, possibly from Irish Gaelic meaning 'pledge' or 'oath.'

German · Feminine form of Arnold, from Germanic 'arn' (eagle) and 'wald' (power).

Spanish · A Spanish surname-turned-given-name, likely of Basque topographic origin.

Irish · Variant of Kathleen, the Irish form of Catherine, from Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure.'

French · Possibly a variant of Pauline or from Latin 'aula' (hall); a rare French feminine form.

French · From Old French 'avenel' (oat field), originally a Norman place name and surname.

German · Feminine form of Adolph, from Old High German 'adal' (noble) and 'wolf,' meaning 'noble wolf.'

Italian · Italian and Latvian form of Agnes, from Greek 'hagnos' meaning 'pure, chaste, holy.'

English · Feminine form of Alfred, from Old English 'aelf' (elf) and 'raed' (counsel), meaning 'wise counselor.'

German · Low German and Dutch diminutive of Adelaide, from Germanic 'adal' (noble) and 'heid' (kind), meaning 'of noble kind.'

Arabic · Arabic word meaning 'God,' the supreme deity in Islam; extremely rare and sensitive as a personal name.

Italian · Variant of Imelda, from Germanic 'irm' (whole/universal) and 'hild' (battle), meaning 'universal battle.'

French · Phonetic variant of Amélie or Emily, from Latin 'Aemilia' meaning 'industrious' or 'striving.'

Spanish · Spanish diminutive of Andrea, from Greek 'andreios' meaning 'brave,' used as an affectionate form.

Latin · From Latin 'ardens' meaning 'burning, passionate, eager,' suggesting warmth and fervent spirit.

English · Variant of Arlene, a modern English name possibly from Irish Gaelic, meaning 'pledge' or 'oath.'

Greek · Variant of Arina or Irene, from Greek 'eirene' meaning 'peace,' used in Scandinavian and Eastern European cultures.

English · Elaborated form of Arlene with an -er suffix, a uniquely American Southern invention of the early 20th century.

Arabic · Possibly from Arabic 'Athir' meaning 'favored' or 'preferred,' or an English variant related to Arthur.

Norse · Variant of Alfhild, from Old Norse elements meaning elf battle; associated with a legendary Viking warrior princess.

Italian · Italian and Spanish form of Alvin, from Germanic 'Alfwin' meaning 'elf friend' or 'noble friend.'

Latin · From Latin 'argilla' meaning clay, originally a name for a potter or clay worker.

Greek · Variant of Alphaeus, possibly from Hebrew meaning 'changing' or Greek meaning 'first.'

Hebrew · Variant of Amiel, from Hebrew meaning 'God of my people' or 'my people belong to God.'

Italian · Variant of Amedeo, from Latin 'Amadeus' meaning 'love of God' or 'one who loves God.'

English · Short form related to Earl, from Old English 'eorl' meaning nobleman or warrior.

German · German place name and noble surname, associated with the von Arnim aristocratic family.

English · Modern elaboration of Arthur or a coined variant, blending 'Art' with a decorative suffix.

English · Modern variant of Adrian, from Latin Hadrianus meaning 'from the city of Hadria.'

English · Variant of Alfred, from Old English ælf (elf) + ræd (counsel), meaning 'wise counselor.'

Slavic · Variant of Algirdas, a Lithuanian name meaning 'noble spear' or 'all-eager.'

English · Rare variant possibly related to Alvord, from Old English meaning 'elf counsel' or 'old ford.'

Greek · Likely a shortened form of Ambrose, from Greek ambrosios meaning 'immortal, divine.'

Welsh · Variant of Arvel, from Welsh ar (over) + mael (prince), meaning 'wept over' or 'prominent.'

English · Variant of Asbury, an English place name meaning 'eastern fortification' from Old English.

Norse · Finnish name from Germanic 'haim' meaning 'home', or a Finnish word meaning 'generous amount'.

Irish · Variant of Alan or Allen, from Celtic origins meaning 'handsome', 'cheerful', or 'little rock'.

French · French form of Alpheus, the Greek river god, from Greek 'alphos' meaning 'whiteness'.

German · Variant of Alphonso, from Germanic 'adal' (noble) and 'funs' (ready/eager), meaning 'noble and ready'.

German · Estonian and Low German form of Andreas, from Greek 'andreios' meaning 'manly' or 'brave'.

German · Finnish and Italian form of Anselm, from Germanic 'ans' (god) and 'helm' (protection), meaning 'divine protection'.

Latin · Variant of Anton or Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius, possibly meaning 'priceless' or 'praiseworthy'.

Welsh · Dialectal variant of Arthur, possibly from Celtic 'artos' (bear) or Welsh 'arth' (bear), meaning 'bear man'.

Norse · Finnish name from Old Norse 'arfi' meaning 'heir' or 'inheritor', common in Finland and Estonia.

Spanish · Spanish form of Athanasius, from Greek 'athanatos' meaning immortal or deathless.

Spanish · Feminine form possibly derived from Latin albus 'white' or Spanish alva 'dawn'; a rare 19th-century American name.

German · Variant of Alice, from Germanic Adalheidis meaning "noble sort" or "nobility."

French · Variant of Adeline, from Germanic adal meaning "noble."

French · Variant of Adina or Adeline; Hebrew adina means "gentle," Germanic adal means "noble."

French · From the French-German border region Alsace, meaning "foreign territory" from Germanic ali-saz.

Latin · Variant of Ardis, from Latin ardens meaning "eager" or "zealous."

Italian · Possibly a variant of Armida, from Italian literary tradition meaning "little armed one."

Japanese · Japanese name meaning "morning generation" or "dawn era" (朝代).

English · Rare name possibly derived from Alma (Latin for nourishing soul) with an elaborated suffix.

English · Modern coinage possibly blending Alva (Latin for white/bright) with the suffix -ana.

Italian · Italian diminutive of Angela, from Greek 'angelos' meaning angel or messenger of God.

Latin · From Latin 'ardere' meaning to burn or be ardent, suggesting warmth and enthusiasm.

Latin · Elaboration of Arden, from Latin 'ardere' (to burn) or the Forest of Arden, a literary place.

English · Modern American name, possibly a blend of Arlene and the suffix -ys, meaning pledge.

English · Rare name possibly inspired by Arimathea, the biblical town of Joseph of Arimathea.

German · Diminutive of Armand or Armina, from Germanic 'herman' meaning army or soldier.

Hebrew · Variant of Abel, from Hebrew 'hevel' meaning 'breath' or 'vapor.'

Greek · Scandinavian form of Agnes, from Greek 'hagnos' meaning 'pure' or 'holy.'

Latin · Variant of Agrippina, a Roman family name possibly meaning 'born feet first.'

Japanese · Japanese name meaning 'bright autumn' from 'aki' (autumn) and 'e' (blessing/bay).

Arabic · From Arabic meaning 'sign,' 'banner,' or 'emblem,' connoting distinction.

Latin · Variant of Aleta, from Latin 'alatus' meaning 'winged' — swift and free.

English · Southern double name combining Allie (noble) with Mae (a May variant).

English · Modern American coinage, likely from Latin 'alta' (high/elevated) with an invented suffix.

German · Feminine of Alvero/Alvar, from Germanic 'alf' (elf) and 'hari' (warrior).

Greek · Echoes Andorra; may derive from Greek 'aner' (man) or Spanish 'andar' (to walk).

Greek · Scandinavian feminine of Andrew, from Greek 'andreios' meaning 'brave' or 'strong.'

German · Pet form of names like Anastasia or Anna, used as an affectionate diminutive.

English · Variant of Arlis, likely from Old English meaning 'pledged' or 'noble.'

Latin · From Latin 'armilla' meaning bracelet or armlet, a Roman military honor.

German · Feminine form of Arnold, from Germanic elements meaning 'eagle power.'

German · Diminutive feminine form from Germanic 'arn' meaning eagle.

Greek · Variant of Artemis, the Greek goddess of the hunt and the moon.

Japanese · Japanese name meaning 'morning blessing' or 'morning bay.'

English · Possibly from Latin 'avere' meaning to desire, or an English surname turned given name.

English · Old English name from 'eald' (old) and 'ræd' (counsel), meaning 'wise counselor.'

Norse · Rare short form, possibly from Old English "āc" meaning oak tree.

French · From Latin "albus" meaning white, or from the French place name Aubon; a medieval given name.

German · Germanic name combining "adal" (noble) and "ger" (spear), meaning noble spearman.

English · Rare variant possibly related to Harold (army ruler) or Earl; an uncommon American given name.

English · A rare modern American name of uncertain origin, possibly a creative blend or phonetic invention.

English · From Old English Ealhwine, meaning 'noble friend.' Famously borne by the 8th-century scholar Alcuin of York.

Latin · Latin name meaning 'worthy of love' or 'lovable.' Borne by several early Christian saints.

English · Rare English name, possibly a variant of Arliss, from an Old English place name meaning 'eagle meadow.'

English · English and Scottish surname meaning 'strong arm,' originally a nickname for a physically powerful person.

Norse · Scandinavian and Low German contracted form of Arnold/Arndt, from Germanic arn ('eagle') + wald ('power').

Spanish · Spanish masculine form of Adelaide, from Germanic adal (noble) and heid (kind, type).

Norse · From Old Norse elements meaning 'old house' or 'old sanctuary.'

German · Germanic name meaning 'all man' or denoting a person of German origin.

Norse · From the legendary Hungarian chieftain Álmos, likely from a Turkic word meaning 'dream.'

English · Modern variant of Alvin, from Old English 'ælfwine' meaning 'elf friend' or 'noble friend.'

Hebrew · Rare variant of Samuel, from Hebrew meaning 'heard by God' or 'name of God.'

Latin · Derived from Latin 'ardens' meaning 'fiery' or 'passionate.'

English · Modern blend likely from Germanic 'Arland' meaning 'eagle land,' with an agent suffix.

English · Variant of Carlton or Arlington, an Old English place name meaning 'settlement of the earl.'

Welsh · Variant of Arthur, possibly from Celtic 'artos' (bear) or Roman family name Artorius.

Japanese · Japanese name meaning 'warm,' 'cordial,' or 'industrious,' depending on kanji used.

Latin · Variant of Arden, from Latin 'ardens' meaning burning, eager, or passionate.

Hebrew · Compound of Anna (grace) and Lou (famous warrior); a Southern double-name tradition.

Latin · From Latin 'ardens' meaning burning or zealous; a name conveying warmth and passion.

Persian · Persian name meaning 'desire' or 'wish,' associated with aspiration and longing.

German · Feminine form of Arnold, from Germanic elements meaning 'eagle power.'

English · Variant of Audrey, from Old English Æðelþryð meaning 'noble strength.'

Greek · From Greek 'adelphos' meaning sibling or brother, connoting sisterly bond.

English · Modern elaboration of Andrea or Angela, suggesting grace or courage.

Latin · Variant of Ardis, from Latin 'ardens' meaning burning or passionate.

Italian · Diminutive of Aria, from Italian meaning a little song or melody.

English · Modern coined name, possibly a blend of Paulene and Arlene.

English · Variant of Addie, a diminutive of Adelaide or Adeline, from Germanic 'adal' meaning 'noble.'

English · Modern blend of the Germanic element 'adal' (noble) with the popular suffix -lyn.

Greek · Variant of Agneta or Agnes, from Greek 'hagnos' meaning 'pure, holy, chaste.'

Irish · Variant of Aileen or Eileen, from Irish Gaelic Eibhlín, ultimately from Greek Helene meaning 'bright, shining light.'

German · Diminutive of Alberta, from Germanic 'Adalbert' meaning noble and bright.

Scottish · Feminine elaboration related to Gaelic 'Ailbhean,' possibly meaning white or fair.

French · Derived from Auvergne, a historic region in central France, meaning place of the Arverni tribe.

German · Feminine elaboration of Alva, from Germanic roots meaning elf or supernatural being.

Greek · From Greek 'amyntor' meaning protector or defender, used in pastoral poetry.

Latin · From Latin 'amo' meaning I love, used as a given name conveying affection.

English · From the English word meaning abundant or plentiful, used as a virtue name.

French · Feminine diminutive of Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius.

Italian · Elaborate feminine form of Antoine/Anthony, from the Roman gens Antonius.

Spanish · Diminutive form related to names like Margarita, or from a place name meaning small altar.

French · Feminine blend of Arlene and Elaine, combining Celtic and French origins.

English · Variant of Arline or Arlene, possibly from an Irish Gaelic origin meaning pledge.

Greek · Variant of Araminta, a literary name possibly meaning lofty or prayer.

English · From Latin 'armistitium' meaning a cessation of arms; used as a name for babies born near Armistice Day.

Greek · Blend of Athena and the suffix -lene, evoking the Greek goddess of wisdom.

Greek · Elaborated form blending Athena with a lyrical suffix, suggesting wisdom and strength.

English · Blend of Audrey and Dean, or a phonetic feminine form meaning noble strength.

Latin · Feminine form of Austin, from Latin Augustus meaning great or venerable.

English · Blend of Azalea (a flowering shrub) and the suffix -ine, evoking floral beauty.

Spanish · Spanish variant of Ascensión, from Latin 'ascensio' meaning 'ascension', referring to Christ's Ascension.

English · English place-name surname meaning 'Allen's farmstead', from Old Norse 'bý' (settlement).

Norse · Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse 'alfr' meaning 'elf' or 'supernatural being'.

English · From Old English 'æðel' (noble) and 'weard' (guardian), meaning 'noble guardian'.

German · Short form of Germanic names like Adolf, from 'adal' meaning noble.

English · Old English name meaning noble counsel, borne by the 12th-century Saint Aelred of Rievaulx.

English · From Old English elements meaning old or wise ruler, originally a surname and place name.

English · Variant of Archer, from Old French 'archier' meaning bowman.

Italian · From Italian/Spanish meaning arch or bow, possibly a short form of longer names.

French · French variant of Arthur, possibly from Celtic 'artos' meaning bear or noble one.

English · Variant of Harvey, from Breton 'haer' (battle) and 'vy' (worthy), meaning battle worthy.

French · Variant of Arville, from French elements meaning eagle town or settlement.

English · Rare modern blend of Ar- prefix with Lillian, suggesting a lily-inspired invented form.

English · Coined name combining Old English 'aud' (wealth, prosperity) with the diminutive suffix -ell.

Latin · Rare name possibly from Latin 'arcanus' meaning 'secret, mysterious.'

Greek · Rare name possibly related to Artemis or a modern coined feminine form.

Greek · Feminine elaboration echoing Greek Athena, goddess of wisdom, with an inserted -r-.

German · Variant of Adeline, from Germanic 'adal' meaning 'noble.'

Hebrew · Modern feminine form possibly from Hebrew 'Azel' meaning 'reserved by God,' with French flair.

Arabic · Likely derived from the Arabic star name Altair, meaning 'the flying one,' the brightest star in Aquila.

Irish · Variant of Allene or Aileen, ultimately from Irish Eilín, a form of Helen meaning 'bright, shining.'

German · Rare short form related to Elsa or Ailsa, possibly from Germanic 'adal' meaning noble.

Latin · Variant related to Latin 'alvus' or a feminine form suggesting vitality and life.

Hebrew · Compound of Anna (Hebrew, 'grace') and Jane (English, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious').

Greek · Variant of Aretha, from Greek 'arete' meaning virtue, excellence, or moral goodness.

Irish · Diminutive variant of Arlene, possibly from Irish Gaelic or a blend of Arline with the -ina suffix.

English · Very rare invented name of uncertain origin, likely a creative American coinage from the early 1900s.

German · Variant of Adeline, from Germanic 'adal' meaning noble.

Latin · Italian diminutive of Agnes, from Greek 'hagnos' meaning pure or holy.

English · Compound name blending Ala with Mae, a modern Southern-style double name.

German · Feminine form related to Old English 'æðel' (noble) and 'gar' (spear).

German · Compound name possibly from Germanic 'adal' (noble) and the suffix -rene.

Latin · Rare elaboration possibly from Latin 'alma' meaning nourishing or kind.

Greek · Variant of Althea, from Greek 'althos' meaning healing or wholesome.

Spanish · Spanish and Italian diminutive of Amelia, from Germanic 'amal' meaning work or industrious.

Greek · Elaboration of Angel, from Greek 'angelos' meaning messenger of God.

Italian · Italian name from Latin 'annuntiare' meaning to announce, referring to the Annunciation.

Scottish · Variant related to Argyll or Carlyle, possibly from Scottish place names.

Spanish · Possibly from Spanish 'arca' meaning ark or chest, a rare elaborated form.

Irish · From Irish exclamation 'arrah' expressing endearment, used as a given name.

English · Rare invented name, likely a feminine elaboration blending Ar- with -villia.

Greek · Blend of Athalia (Hebrew, God is exalted) with the Irish -leen suffix.

Greek · Variant of Katherine, from Greek 'katharos' meaning pure.

English · Variant of Audrey, from Old English 'æðelþryð' meaning noble strength.

Welsh · Possibly derived from Celtic 'afon' meaning river, with a French-style suffix.

Spanish · Variant of Alfonso, from Visigothic Germanic 'adal' (noble) and 'funs' (ready/eager).

German · Diminutive of Alphonse, from Germanic elements meaning noble and ready.

German · Diminutive of Aubrey, from Germanic 'Alberich' meaning elf ruler or magical being ruler.

Norse · Finnish and Scandinavian form of Arne, from Old Norse 'arn' meaning eagle.

German · Feminine form of Alfonso, from Germanic elements meaning 'noble and ready for battle.'

Latin · Latinized form of Aloysius/Ludwig, from Germanic 'hlud-wig' meaning famous warrior.

Greek · Short form of Alphaeus, from Hebrew or Aramaic meaning 'changing' or 'successor.'

Greek · From Greek 'anakletos' meaning called upon or invoked; borne by an early pope.

French · Modern elaboration of Andre, ultimately from Greek 'andreios' meaning manly or brave.

Welsh · Welsh place name, a variant of Arfon, referring to the land opposite Anglesey (Môn).

English · English surname from a place name, possibly meaning 'eastern well' or 'ash tree spring.'

Norse · From Old Norse 'auðr' meaning wealth, fortune, or prosperity; a classic Viking-age name.

English · Modern coined name blending Alta (Latin for high) with a distinctive suffix.

English · Variant of Annice or Annise, related to Agnes from Greek 'hagnos' meaning pure.

Latin · Variant of Ursula, from Latin 'ursa' meaning little she-bear.

Latin · From Latin 'alpinus' meaning of the high mountains, evoking lofty peaks.

English · Variant of Anise (the fragrant herb) or Annice, related to Greek Agnes meaning pure.

French · Possibly from French 'avoine' meaning oats, or an elaboration of Ava with a French suffix.

Latin · From Latin 'albus' meaning white or bright. Related to the ancient place name Alba.

French · French form of Asia, from Greek 'Asia,' originally referring to the eastern lands.

German · Variant of Adele or Adell, from Germanic 'adal' meaning 'noble' or 'nobility.'

Latin · Variant of Adrienne, from the Latin 'Hadrianus' meaning 'from Hadria,' a city in northern Italy.

Spanish · From the Spanish port city Almería, derived from Arabic 'al-mariyya' meaning 'the watchtower.'

Arabic · From a Spanish town of Arabic origin; popularized by Verdi's opera 'Alzira,' meaning 'the princess.'

English · Rare modern name, possibly a creative variant of Geneva or an original invention with a soft sound.

Hebrew · Compound of Anna ('grace,' Hebrew) and Gene ('well-born,' Greek), a Southern double-name creation.

Latin · From Latin 'argentum' meaning 'silver'; also evokes Argentina, the 'land of silver.'

Greek · Diminutive form possibly related to Artemis, the Greek goddess of the hunt, or a creative elaboration.

German · Rare Germanic name possibly from elements meaning 'eagle friend' or 'people's friend.'

Japanese · Japanese feminine name typically written with characters meaning 'warm' or 'kind' (atsu) and 'child' (ko).

Latin · Diminutive of Aura or Aurora, from Latin meaning 'golden' or 'dawn,' evoking morning light.

Spanish · From Germanic 'adal' meaning noble; a Romance diminutive of Adel.

Arabic · Arabic-origin name meaning 'noble' or 'of distinguished lineage.'

German · Latinized variant of Albert, from Germanic meaning 'noble and bright.'

Irish · From Irish Gaelic meaning 'red-haired' or 'the king's red one.'

Norse · Rare variant possibly related to Arval, meaning 'eagle of the people.'

English · English place name meaning 'Aethelhere's settlement' — a noble enclosure.

German · Spanish/Portuguese variant of Adolph, from Germanic 'adal' (noble) and 'wolf' (wolf), meaning 'noble wolf.'

Spanish · Iberian surname used as a given name, derived from Germanic 'Alvus' or 'all' (all) and 'wis' (wise).

English · English place-name surname meaning 'old ford' or 'elf ford,' from Old English elements.

Latin · From Greek 'amarantos' meaning 'unfading' or 'immortal,' referring to the mythical never-wilting flower.

Greek · From Greek 'anatolē' meaning 'sunrise' or 'from the east,' referring to the eastern lands.

French · French place name from the Argonne forest region; possibly Celtic in origin meaning 'dense woodland.'

Scottish · Variant of Argyll, from Scottish Gaelic 'Earra-Ghàidheal' meaning 'coastland of the Gaels.'

German · Variant of Harold or Arnold, from Germanic elements meaning 'army power' or 'eagle power.'

English · English surname from Old English meaning 'eagle wood' or 'dwelling by the wood.'

French · From Old Norse 'Auðun,' combining 'auðr' (wealth, fortune) and 'vinr' (friend), meaning 'wealthy friend.'

English · Modern blend of Ada (noble) and Dean, or a phonetic variant of Adene.

Greek · From Greek 'alpha' (first) with feminine suffix; also a Georgia place name.

Greek · Variant of Aretha, from Greek 'aretē' meaning 'virtue, excellence.'

Spanish · Modern blend possibly from Spanish 'alma' (soul) with the suffix -ree.

Spanish · Variant of Anita, a Spanish diminutive of Ana (Hannah), meaning 'grace, favor.'

German · Variant of Addie, a diminutive of Adelaide meaning 'noble natured.'

German · Variant of Adeline, from Germanic 'adal' meaning 'noble.'

Greek · Variant of Alethea, from Greek 'aletheia' meaning 'truth.'

English · Modern feminine form related to Arnold or Arnett, meaning 'eagle power.'

English · Feminine form of Arthur, possibly from Celtic meaning 'bear' or 'noble.'

Greek · Blend of Arthur and Athena, evoking both Celtic nobility and Greek wisdom.

English · Modern compound name, possibly blending elements of Atlas and -lean.

German · Variant of Adelaide, from Germanic 'adal' (noble) and 'heid' (kind/type), meaning 'noble natured.'

Italian · Italian feminine form possibly derived from Arabic 'alfa' meaning 'excellent' or related to Alpha.

Arabic · Variant of Almira, from Arabic 'amira' meaning 'princess' or 'exalted one.'

German · Feminine variant of Albert, from Germanic 'adal' (noble) and 'beraht' (bright), meaning 'noble and bright.'

German · Diminutive feminine form related to Alva, from Germanic roots meaning 'elf' or 'noble friend.'

English · Southern American combination of Al- and Willie, blending two familiar name elements.

German · Variant of Amelia or blend with Matilda, from Germanic 'amal' meaning 'work' or 'labor.'

English · Combination of Annie (grace, from Hebrew Hannah) and Lou (famous warrior).

Latin · From Latin 'ardor' meaning 'fiery passion,' or Sanskrit name of a Hindu lunar mansion (nakshatra).

English · Variant of Araminta, an 18th-century literary invention possibly blending Arabella and Aminta.

Irish · Variant of Arlene, possibly from Irish Gaelic meaning 'pledge' or 'oath.'

English · Rare variant possibly related to Latin 'armitia' or a Southern American phonetic form of Artemis.

German · Feminine form possibly from Germanic roots meaning 'eagle friend' or a blend of Arva and -etta.

English · Combination of Ar- and Willa (from Germanic 'will' meaning desire/determination).

German · From Gothic/Germanic 'athala' meaning 'noble'; borne by an early Frankish saint.

Spanish · Spanish form of Ambrose, from Greek 'ambrosios' meaning 'immortal' or 'divine.'

German · Variant of Adelia, from Germanic 'adal' meaning 'noble' or 'nobility'.

English · Variant of Elmore, from Old English meaning 'noble and famous' or from a place name meaning 'elm moor'.

German · Short form of Alphonso, from Germanic elements meaning 'noble and ready for battle'.

English · Variant of Alcuin, from Old English 'eald' (old) and 'wine' (friend), meaning 'noble friend'.

German · From Germanic 'alt' meaning 'old' or 'elder,' used as a place-derived given name.

English · From Old English elements meaning 'noble wood' or 'old forest,' originally a place-based surname.

French · Rare name possibly a diminutive of Anselm or Ancelot, from Germanic roots meaning 'god' and 'helmet'.

English · Modern elaboration blending elements of Arles (place in France) and the suffix '-ester,' an invented composite.

English · Variant of Arvid, from Old Norse 'arn' (eagle) and 'viðr' (tree), meaning 'eagle tree'.

Latin · From the Roman family name Atilius, of uncertain Etruscan origin, borne by several ancient Roman figures.

Spanish · Diminutive form blending Arla or Arlene with the Spanish feminine suffix -ita.

English · Feminine form of Alfred, from Old English meaning 'elf counsel' or 'wise counselor.'

English · Diminutive pet form, likely shortened from names like Assunta or Astrid.

German · Variant of Aleida or Adelheid, from Germanic elements meaning 'noble sort' or 'nobility.'

English · Modern coined name, possibly blending Al- (noble) with the suffix -gene (born of).

Latin · Possibly derived from Latin 'alma' meaning nourishing or soul, with an elaborate ending.

English · Variant of Arliss, from an Old English place name or meaning 'noble' in modern coinage.

Latin · Variant of Adrienne, from Latin Hadria, a town in northern Italy.

Greek · Variant of Alcina, the enchantress from Greek myth and Ariosto's Orlando Furioso.

German · Variant of Alda, from Germanic 'ald' meaning 'old, wise, or noble.'

German · Variant of Alice, from Germanic Adalheidis meaning noble natured.

Greek · Variant of Angela, from Greek angelos meaning messenger or angel.

German · Blend of Anna (grace) and Lene, a German short form of Helene or Magdalene.

Hebrew · Diminutive of Anna, from Hebrew Hannah meaning grace or favor.

English · Modern combination of Arlo with the feminine suffix -ween, an early 20th-century American coinage.

Latin · Feminine form evoking Armenia; from Latin Armenia, used as a given name meaning Armenian woman.

Spanish · Variant of Arminda, possibly from Latin armis meaning strength or protector.

Greek · Variant of Ambrose, from Greek ambrosios meaning 'immortal' or 'divine'.

Welsh · Welsh diminutive related to Arthur, possibly meaning 'bear' or 'noble'.

English · Variant of Alburn or Alban, from Latin Albanus meaning 'white' or 'from Alba'.

German · Variant spelling of Archibald, from Germanic meaning 'truly bold' or 'genuine and brave'.

English · Rare Old English name meaning 'at the ward' or 'guardian at the gate'.

French · French variant of Yvonne, derived from the Germanic element 'yew,' meaning 'yew wood.'

Greek · Variant of Irene or from Greek 'arene,' related to peace or holiness.

Spanish · Feminine diminutive of Armand, from Germanic 'herman' meaning 'army man' or 'soldier.'

English · Diminutive of Agatha ('good, virtuous') or Adelaide ('noble kind').

Hebrew · Compound of Anna ('grace') and Louise ('renowned warrior'), blending Hebrew and Germanic roots.

English · Variant of Arlette, from Germanic roots meaning 'eagle' or 'noble maiden.'

Latin · From Latin 'aves' meaning 'birds,' or a rare variant of Ava with a nature connotation.

Arabic · From Arabic 'al-qarya' meaning the village, filtered through Iberian Spanish usage.

Norse · Coined by Ibsen in Peer Gynt; sometimes seen as a Scandinavian variant of Anita meaning 'grace'.

Hebrew · Blend of Anna (Hebrew 'grace') and Jean (French 'God is gracious').

Italian · Italian feminine of Arcangelo, from Greek 'archangelos' meaning chief angel.

English · Modern coinage likely from Latin 'ardens' meaning burning or ardent.

Latin · Rare name possibly from Latin 'arduus' meaning lofty or difficult, used as a feminine form.

English · Modern variant related to Audrey, from Old English 'æthel' (noble) and 'thryth' (strength).

Welsh · Feminine form derived from the Celtic river name Avon, meaning 'river'.

English · Modern elaboration of Hazel (the tree) with a feminine -ene suffix.

German · Variant of Adela, from Germanic 'adal' meaning 'noble.'

Italian · Related to Italian 'donna' meaning 'lady'; evokes Madonna ('my lady').

Scottish · Scottish Gaelic form of Alan or variant of Aileen, meaning 'bright, cheerful.'

Greek · Variant of Alethea, from Greek 'aletheia' meaning 'truth.'

Latin · Feminine variant of Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius, meaning 'priceless.'

French · Variant of Antoinette, French diminutive of Antonia, meaning 'priceless one.'

Latin · Likely from Latin 'arcus' (arch, bow), used as a feminine diminutive form.

German · Variant of Ermelda or Imelda, from Germanic roots meaning 'universal battle.'

Italian · From Italian 'arzillo' meaning 'lively, vigorous, sprightly.'

Italian · From the Sicilian town of Avola; used as a rare given name evoking Italian heritage.

Arabic · From Somali and Arabic meaning "value" or "worth."

French · From Latin "arbor" meaning "tree," or from a Swiss-French place name.

Spanish · Spanish form of Alexis, from Greek 'alexein' meaning to defend or protect.

English · Diminutive of Alphonse, from Germanic 'adal' (noble) and 'funs' (eager/ready).

Spanish · Spanish form of Anicetus, from Greek 'aniketos' meaning unconquerable or invincible.

Italian · Italian form of Hannibal, from Phoenician meaning 'grace of Baal' or 'Baal is merciful.'

English · Rare variant possibly related to Osborn, from Old English 'os' (god) and 'beorn' (bear).

Hebrew · Hebrew name meaning 'father,' also the name of a month in the Jewish calendar.

English · Modern variant of Arliss or a blend of Arline and Joyce, an American feminine coinage.

English · Rare given name, likely a variant of Aline or Eileen; occasionally used as an unconventional modern name.

Persian · Armenian and Persian form of Anahita, the ancient goddess of water, fertility, and wisdom in Zoroastrian tradition.

French · French feminine form of Armand, from Germanic "heri" (army) and "man" (man), meaning "soldier."

Latin · From Mount Etna in Sicily, derived from Greek aitho meaning I burn.

Latin · Variant of Alma, from Latin meaning nourishing or soul, suggesting kindness.

English · Diminutive of Alta, from Latin altus meaning high or elevated.

Greek · Variant of Angelina, from Greek angelos meaning messenger or angel.

English · Rare elaboration possibly related to Ariel (lion of God) or a modern coinage.

English · Variant of Arlene, possibly from Irish Gaelic meaning pledge or oath.

Hebrew · Feminine form of Aaron (mountain of strength) or from the Italian lakeside town.

English · Rare name possibly from Old English æthel meaning noble, or an elaboration of Athel.

English · Modern variant possibly derived from Adeline (noble) with phonetic simplification.

Spanish · Rare Spanish name possibly linked to Arabic 'al-qasr' (the fortress), denoting strength and protection.

English · Rare variant possibly related to Arliss or Latin 'arula,' suggesting an oath-bound or pledged one.

Japanese · Japanese name typically written with characters meaning 'morning' and 'man' or 'hero.'

German · From Old Germanic 'audha' meaning wealth or prosperity; a rare archaic given name.

French · French saint's name derived from Latin Illidius, borne by a 4th-century bishop of Clermont.

Italian · Italian name from Greek 'anthimos' meaning flowery or blooming, borne by an early Christian martyr.

English · English place name and surname from Old English, meaning eagle clearing or meadow.

German · Variant of Arnold, from Germanic 'arn' (eagle) and 'wald' (power), meaning eagle power.

Persian · Armenian name meaning little bear, used as a term of endearment; closest cultural root is Persian.

English · Variant spelling of Arthur, possibly from Celtic 'artos' meaning bear, or Roman gens Artorius.

English · Diminutive of Austin or Augustus, from Latin 'augustus' meaning great or venerable.

Hebrew · Variant of Annie or Anneal, ultimately from Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace' or 'favor.'

Latin · Variant of Arabella, possibly from Latin 'orabilis' meaning yielding to prayer.

German · Feminine elaboration from Germanic 'arn' meaning eagle, suggesting eagle-like strength.

Greek · Variant of Aspasia, from Greek 'aspasios' meaning welcome or embraced.

Spanish · Possibly from Spanish paloma meaning dove, or a variant of the place name Aloma.

French · French feminine variant of Aloysius, from Germanic elements meaning famous warrior.

English · Variant of Alwyn, from Old English meaning elf friend or noble friend.

Italian · Rare name possibly from Italian alzare meaning to raise or elevate.

Hebrew · Variant of Annie, from Hebrew Hannah meaning grace or favor.

Latin · From the arbutus (strawberry tree), a Latin botanical name used as a given name.

English · Pet form of Ardith or Ardella, from Germanic ard meaning hardy or brave.

English · Modern coined name possibly blending Arle- (from Arlene, pledge) with the suffix -on.

Spanish · Spanish variant of Arsenio, from Greek 'arsenios' meaning 'virile' or 'masculine.'

Hebrew · Variant of Ananias, from Hebrew meaning 'God has been gracious.'

Italian · Italian name from Latin annuntiatio, meaning 'announcement,' linked to the Annunciation.

English · Germanic compound of ard (hardy, brave) and win (friend), meaning 'brave friend.'

Norse · Old Norse name meaning 'eagle' or 'heir,' used traditionally in Scandinavia.

Welsh · Possibly Welsh in origin, related to words for 'fair' or 'harvest,' or a variant of Arvin.

Hebrew · Variant of Avram or Abraham, meaning 'father of many' in Hebrew.

English · Variant of Audrey, from Old English meaning noble strength.

English · Rare variant possibly related to Asleen or Aisling, from Irish meaning 'dream' or 'vision'.

French · French feminine elaboration of Audrey, from Old English Æthelthryth meaning 'noble strength'.

Greek · Short form of Alcyone, a figure in Greek mythology associated with the kingfisher bird.

Latin · Derived from Latin 'ardor' meaning 'passion' or 'burning enthusiasm'.

French · From Latin 'argentum' meaning 'silver', used in heraldry for the color silver/white.

English · Variant spelling of Arizona, from the place name meaning 'small spring' in O'odham.

Latin · Shortened form of Beatrice, from Latin 'beatrix' meaning 'she who brings happiness'.

Hebrew · Variant of Abram, from Hebrew meaning 'exalted father'.

French · French variant of Achille (Achilles), from Greek possibly meaning 'pain of the people'.

English · Variant of Adrian, from Latin Hadrianus meaning 'from Hadria,' a town in northern Italy.

German · Short form of Germanic names beginning with 'Al-' meaning 'noble' or 'temple.'

German · Variant of Alphonse, from Germanic 'adal' (noble) and 'funs' (ready), meaning 'noble and ready.'

French · French variant of Amiel, from Latin 'amicus' meaning 'friend,' featured in the medieval legend Ami and Amile.

English · Rare English name likely derived from 'harvest' or 'harvester,' denoting one who gathers crops.

Latin · Variant of Adriana, from Latin Hadrianus meaning from the city of Hadria.

Greek · Variant of Anise or Agnes, possibly from Greek 'hagne' meaning pure or chaste.

Greek · Feminine of Anicetus, from Greek 'aniketos' meaning unconquerable or invincible.

Irish · Elaborated form of Arlene, possibly from Irish Gaelic meaning pledge or oath.

German · Variant of Adaline, from Germanic 'adal' meaning noble combined with a soft ending.

English · Rare name possibly from Hawaiian or a variant of Aloe, evoking the healing plant.

Spanish · Spanish diminutive of Antonia, from the Roman family name Antonius meaning priceless.

English · Variant of Atlee or Athalie, possibly from Hebrew meaning God is exalted.

English · Variant of Arthur, possibly from Celtic 'artos' (bear) or Latin 'Artorius', borne by the legendary king.

French · Diminutive of Algernon, from Old French 'als gernons' meaning with mustaches; a Victorian-era pet form.

Greek · Italian variant of Antaeus, the giant of Greek mythology whose strength came from contact with the earth.

English · Variant spelling of Arthur, possibly from Celtic 'artos' (bear) or Roman family name Artorius.

Spanish · Spanish diminutive of Amada, from Latin 'amata' meaning 'beloved.'

Latin · From Latin 'alvus' or 'vita' meaning 'alive' or 'full of life.'

Greek · Variant of Aretha, from Greek 'arete' meaning 'virtue, excellence, or moral goodness.'

German · Variant of Alda, from Germanic 'ald' meaning 'old, wise, or experienced.'