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Names letter starts with A

Name Meaning Origins Gender
Alayna Commonly interpreted as "little rock"; also associated with notions of beauty/nobility from related names English Girl
Aler Possibly 'from the alder tree' or a short form implying 'noble/defender', depending on root Boy
Allcen Modern invented name; likely interpreted as 'noble one' or 'whole/complete', though usage and meaning are largely contemporary and variable. English Unisex
Alta High, elevated; lofty Latin Girl
Amarinda Probably 'loving' or 'beloved' (derived from amar 'to love'); alternatively an elaboration suggesting admiration or grace Girl
Aminte Likely 'defender' (from Greek Amyntas) or 'trustworthy/faithful' (related to Arabic Amin); exact origin uncertain Arabic, Greek, Romanian Boy
Anastacio resurrection Greek, Portuguese Boy
Angelus angel; messenger of God; angelic Latin Boy
Annuziata “announced” - referring to the Annunciation (the announcement to Mary) Italian Girl
Aolanyah A newly created name; commonly interpreted as 'beloved' or 'graceful' and sometimes rendered as 'child/light of the heavens' depending on influences Girl
Ardmoare great height / high and great Gaelic, Irish Unisex
Arletty From Arlette; commonly associated with the Germanic element 'arn' meaning 'eagle' (interpretations vary) French Girl
Artysa Likely 'artistic' or 'of Artemis' - an invented name associated with art or the goddess Artemis Girl
Aspyna Inspired by the aspen tree; conveys 'little aspen' or 'child of the aspen' (nature-inspired, modern) English Girl
Attleah Likely 'noble clearing' or 'noble meadow' (blend of Old English æthel 'noble' + leah 'clearing/meadow') Girl
Avalloc apple-place / of Avalon (interpreted as 'little apple' or 'apple grove') Celtic Boy
Aymeryc home ruler Germanic Boy
Abil Likely a variant of Abel, traditionally meaning "breath" or "vapor" (from Hebrew 'Hevel'). Arabic, Hebrew Boy
Adetutu Royal peace; 'the crown brings/has peace.' Yoruba Girl
Aften evening, of the evening Scandinavian Unisex
aivyn A modern invented name, likely a creative spelling/variant of Aiden ('little fire') or inspired by Ivy (the plant) English Unisex
Alanus Derived from Old Breton 'Alan' - likely meaning 'rock' or related to 'handsome'/'little fox'; exact origin uncertain. Boy
Alilyah Variant of Aaliyah/Aliyah - 'exalted, ascending' Arabic, English, Hebrew Girl
Amal Hope (Arabic); 'pure/spotless' (Sanskrit/Hindi); 'toil/labor' (Hebrew) Arabic Unisex
Amyah A modern variant of names variously interpreted as 'beloved', 'the end' (Basque Amaya), or 'nectar/delight' (Sanskrit Amiya). Girl
Angelico Angel-like; 'of an angel' or 'angelic' (from Greek 'angelos' meaning 'messenger' or 'angel') Italian Boy
anniston Anne's town; settlement associated with Anne English Girl
Apolo From Apollo, the Greek god associated with music, light, healing, and prophecy. Greek Boy
Aristidh From Greek aristos 'best' + -ides (patronymic) - 'son of the best' / 'excellent' Albanian Boy
Arwa Arabic feminine name meaning 'graceful/beautiful', 'fresh' or 'satisfied'; historically also associated with a mountain goat (ibex). Arabic Girl
Asvor From Old Norse elements 'Ás' (god) + 'var' (guardian/protector) - 'divine guardian' or 'protected by the gods'. Norse, Scandinavian Boy
Avetik Good news; gospel Armenian Boy
Azmara Singer; song/songstress (related to Amharic azmari 'musician') Amharic Girl
Abbotson Patronymic meaning 'son of the abbot' (descendant or follower of an abbot) English Boy
Achala Immovable; steadfast; mountain Sanskrit Girl
Adelyne Noble Girl
Aefre Ever; always; everlasting English Girl
Agrippah Ancient Roman family name of uncertain etymology, historically borne by figures like Marcus Agrippa. Latin Boy
Ajarana No well-established traditional meaning. Possibly derived from Sanskrit elements (e.g., 'Aja' meaning 'unborn' or 'goat' and 'Rana' meaning 'joy' or 'battle'), but any specific meaning is speculative. Girl
Alaynah Light; torch (derived from Helen/Helene). Girl
Alera Modern name; sometimes interpreted as 'nourishing' or poetically 'winged' - exact meaning uncertain Girl
Allcenne From the element "all" - suggests "whole," "complete," or "universal"; essentially a modern invented name implying inclusiveness or entirety. Unisex
Altagracia High grace; a title of the Virgin Mary (the Virgin of Altagracia) Spanish Girl
Amarindah Immortal or eternal beauty Indonesian Girl
Amintee Trustworthy, faithful; friendship Girl
Anastacya resurrection; reborn Greek Girl
Angelyn Angel; angelic; messenger of God English Girl
Annwfn The Welsh Otherworld - a paradisiacal realm of the dead/fairies Welsh Unisex
Aonghas From elements meaning 'one' + 'choice/strength' - often given as 'one choice' or 'unique strength'. Celtic, Scottish Gaelic Boy
Ardmoor High moor / height of the moor Boy