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Names letter starts with A

Name Meaning Origins Gender
Arleyne Likely a feminine form of Arley or Arlene - variously interpreted as 'hare meadow' (from Arley) or 'oath/pledge' (as a variant of Arlene). English, Irish, Scottish Girl
Artyse Likely 'bear' or 'noble' (from Celtic 'Art') or 'devoted to Artemis' if linked to Artemis - generally a modern name connoting strength and nobility. English Girl
Aspyne Derived from the aspen tree - 'aspen' or 'quivering poplar' English Unisex
Attlee dweller at the meadow/clearing English Boy
Avalon Isle of apples; paradise Girl
Aymeryk home ruler (from elements meaning 'home' + 'ruler') Germanic Boy
Abimbolade Born into wealth; 'wealth has arrived' Yoruba Unisex
Adewole The crown/royalty has come home Yoruba Boy
Afuwa Born on a Friday (female) Akan Girl
Aiy Most commonly 'love' (from Chinese/Japanese 'Ai'); in Vietnamese 'Ai' can mean 'who'. Also used as a modern/invented name without a traditional meaning. Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese Unisex
Alap Musical prelude; improvised melody (opening section of a raga) Hindi, Sanskrit Boy
Alim Learned, knowledgeable; scholar Arabic Boy
Amalah Associated with 'hope' (from Arabic 'Amal'), 'work/toil' (from Hebrew 'Amal'), or 'pure' (from Sanskrit 'Amala'); also used as a feminine/variant form of Amalia. Arabic, Hebrew, Sanskrit Girl
Amyas Beloved English Boy
Angelik angelic; 'like an angel' or 'messenger' Greek Girl
annistyn A modern variant of Anne meaning "grace" or "favor" English Girl
Apolonio Of or belonging to Apollo (associated with the Greek god Apollo: sun, music, prophecy) Greek Boy
Aristidis From Greek aristos 'best' + suffix -ides 'son/descendant' - 'son/descendant of the best'. Greek Boy
Arwaa Graceful, beautiful; literally 'female mountain goat' (gazelle) Arabic Girl
Asvordur Divine guardian (god-guardian) Icelandic Boy
Avetis good news; bearer of good news Armenian Boy
Azmat Greatness; glory; honor; magnificence Arabic Boy
Abbott from 'abbot' meaning 'father' or 'head of a monastery' English Boy
Achalapati Lord of the immovable; lord of the mountain Sanskrit Boy
Adelynn Noble English Girl
Aegaea of the Aegean; connected to the sea Greek Girl
Agrippin Derived from Agrippa; often interpreted as "born feet first" or broadly "of/descendant of Agrippa" Latin, Roman Boy
Ajatashatru He whose enemies are unborn; one without enemies Sanskrit Boy
Alayne Shining light; torch Girl
Aleria Possibly "strong, healthy" (if linked to Valeria); otherwise a place-name - meaning uncertain Italian, Spanish Girl
Allcine Probably related to 'strength' or 'defender' (uncertain; may also be an invented name) Girl
Altai Associated with the Altai Mountains; derived from roots meaning "gold" or "golden" (often interpreted as "golden" or "golden mountain"). Boy
Amarine Either 'of the sea' (if derived from Marine) or 'beloved/to love' (if derived from Amar); generally interpreted as 'sea‑related or beloved'. Girl
Amintey Probably 'trustworthy' or 'faithful' if derived from Arabic 'Amin'; otherwise an invented name with no established meaning Boy
Anastacyah resurrection, rebirth Greek Girl
Angelynn Derived from 'Angel' meaning 'angelic' combined with 'Lynn' (often a feminine suffix meaning 'lake' or 'pool'); generally 'angelic' or 'angel-like'. English Girl
Annwn The Otherworld - the realm of the dead or immortal fairfolk in Welsh myth Welsh Unisex
Aonghus one choice (from Proto-Celtic *oino-gustos) Irish, Scottish Gaelic Boy
Ardmor From Gaelic ard 'high' + mór 'great' - 'great height' or 'high and great' Irish, Scottish Gaelic Unisex
Arlidge Likely 'dweller by the alder ridge' or a locational name related to Aldridge/Arledge English Unisex
Aruba Uncertain - possibly 'well-placed' or 'well situated' from an Arawak word; folk etymology: 'there was gold' Girl
Asriel God is my help Hebrew Boy
Attleigh Meadow or clearing (sometimes interpreted as 'noble clearing') English Unisex
Avalona From Avalon, the legendary island - 'island of apples' or 'island paradise' Girl
Aymon derived from Germanic 'haim' (home) French Boy
Abimbolaji Born into wealth, prosperity and prestige Yoruba Unisex
Adewolu the crown has entered the household/community Yoruba Unisex
Afworke Generally understood as 'accomplished' or 'successful' - often interpreted as 'he has achieved' or 'victorious' Amharic, Semitic, Tigrinya Boy
Aiyanna eternal blossom / forever flowering English Girl
Alapan melody; musical improvisation; recitation Bengali, Sanskrit Boy