Unique Girl Names Starting with A
We have created for you a list of elegant and unique girl names starting with the letter A (with history of origin and meanings). We hope this list will be useful to you.
Last updated: March 21, 2022.
Abelia
Name meaning: breath.
Origin: Hebrew.
Abelia name variations: Abella, Abelle, Abellia, Abellie, Abelly.
Abena
Name meaning: born on Tuesday.
First mention: around 18th century.
Origin: African or Akan.
Abena name variations: Abbena, Abyena, Abiena, Abynna.
Abigail
Name meaning: exultation, cheerfulness.
Origin: Hebrew.
Historical reference: Abigail, wife of King David in the Hebrew Bible.
Abigail name variations: Abbey, Abby, Abbie, Gayle, Avigail.
Abilene
Name meaning: growing like grass.
First mention: around 4th century.
Origin: Hebrew.
Abilene name variations: Abelina, Abillene, Abelline.
Actea
Name meaning: seashore.
Origin: Greek.
Historical reference: Actaea, one of the Nereids in Greek mythology.
Actea name variations: Aktaia, Actea, Actaea.
Adah
Name meaning: noble, nobility.
First mention: circa 4th century (as Ada).
Origin: Greek.
Historical reference: Ada of Caria, ruler of Caria.
Adah name variations: Ada, Adaya, Addaya, Adda.
Adelaide
Name meaning: noble natured.
First mention: around 10th century.
Origin: Old High German.
Etymology: derived from the Old High German Adelheid (translated as noble natured).
Adelaide name variations: Adelaida, Addelaide, Addelaida.
Adelarda
Name meaning: hardy, brave, bold.
Origin: Frankish.
First mention: around 8th century (as Adalard).
Historical reference: Saint Adalard of Corbie.
Etymology: name derived from Frankish ard or hard (translated as hardy or bold).
Adelarda name variations: Adalarda, Adelara, Adelarna, Adelarne, Adalara.
Adeline
Name meaning: noble, honorable.
First mention: circa 10th century.
Origin: Old High German.
Adeline name variations: Adele, Adelina, Adalyn, Adlyn, Adelisa.
Adosinda
Name meaning: warpath.
First mention: circa 8th century.
Origin: Germanic.
Historical reference: Adosinda, Queen of Asturias.
Adosinda name variations: Adesinde, Adasinda, Adosina, Adesina, Adesinda.
Adriana
Name meaning: high, cloudy.
First mention: around 8th century.
Origin: Frankish.
Note: can also mean from Adria (ancient city in northern Italy on the Adriatic Sea).
Adriana name variations: Adrianna, Arianna, Adrienne, Eidrianna, Aidriana, Aydrianna, Adrialla.
Aduhenna
Name meaning: combat, battle.
First mention: around 1st century (as Baduhenna).
Origin: Germanic.
Historical reference: Baduhenna, Germanic deity.
Aduhenna name variations: Aduenna, Adhena, Adhenna, Auenna.
Aelia
Name meaning: winged, wingy.
First mention: around 4th century.
Origin: Roman.
Historical reference: Aelia Flaccilla, Roman empress.
Aelia name variations: Aellia, Aella, Elia, Ellia.
Aelis
Name meaning: God is my oath.
Origin: Hebrew.
Aelis name variations: Elis, Ellis, Aellis, Aells.
Aelswith
Name meaning: winged or trap.
First mention: around 9th century.
Origin: Old English.
Historical reference: Ealhswith, wife of King Alfred.
Aelswith name variations: Alswitha, Alswith, Ealswith, Ashwitha.
Aethelflaed
Name meaning: noble.
First mention: circa 9th century.
Origin: Old English.
Historical reference: Aethelflaed, ruler of Mercia.
Aethelflaed name variations: Athelfleid, Atheflaed, Aetelfled.
Afia
Name meaning: born on Friday.
Origin: African or Akan.
Afia name variations: Affia, Aphie, Affie, Afiya, Aphia.
Afinia
Name meaning: wisdom.
First mention: around 3rd century.
Origin: Greek and Roman.
Historical reference: Afinia, wife of Gaius Gallus (Roman emperor).
Afinia name variations: Athenia, Aphinia, Afinna, Afina.
Agatha
Name meaning: good, boon.
First mention: around 3rd century.
Origin: Greek.
Etymology: derived from Greek agathos (translated as good).
Historical reference: Saint Agatha of Sicily.
Agatha name variations: Agata, Aggata, Aggatta, Agatta.
Agneta
Name meaning: sacred, chaste.
First mention: circa 3rd century (as Agnes).
Origin: Greek.
Historical reference: Saint Agnes of Rome.
Agneta name variations: Agnes, Agnetta, Agnete, Agnese, Agni, Agnis, Agnessa, Agneth, Agnetha, Agny, Agnita, Agnethe, Agnez, Agnette.
Ahana
Name meaning: immortal, inner light.
Origin: Hindu.
Ahana name variations: Aahana, Ahanna, Ahanah.
Aileen
Name meaning: sun, sunshine, related to sun.
Origin: Greek.
Etymology: derived from the Greek word helios (translated as sun).
Aileen name variations: Helen, Ailee, Haileen.
Aimee
Name meaning: admired, beloved.
First mention: around 6th century (as male name Aime).
Origin: Old French.
Historical reference: Saint Aime (Amatus), Benedictine monk.
Aimee name variations: Amy, Aymie, Aymee, Aime, Amee.
Aine
Name meaning: brightness, radiance.
Origin: Old Irish.
Historical reference: Aine, goddess of summer and wealth in Irish mythology.
Aine name variations: Ainne, Ayne, Aina.
Ainina
Name meaning: one victory.
First mention: circa 3rd century BC.
Origin: Greek and Slavic.
Historical reference: Deities Ainina and Danina.
Ainina name variations: Aynina, Aineena, Aninna, Anina, Annina, Aininah, Aenna.
Aisling
Name meaning: dream.
Origin: Irish.
Aisling name variations: Ashling, Aislee, Aislin, Ashlyn.
Alaia
Name meaning: gladness.
Origin: Basque.
Alaia name variations: Alajia, Alazia, Allaia, Aliija, Aleia.
Alaine
Name meaning: young deer.
Origin: Old Welsh.
Alaine name variations: Allana, Alleine, Alleina, Allaine, Allyn.
Alberta
Name meaning: noble, honorable.
Origin: Germanic.
Alberta name variations: Adalberta, Adelberta, Alaberta, Abertha, Aberta, Albertine, Albertha.
Albia
Name meaning: bright, fair.
First mention: around 1st century.
Origin: Roman.
Historical reference: Albia Terentia, mother of Marcus Salvius Otho (Roman emperor).
Albia name variations: Allibia, Alibia, Abia, Abiya, Alybia.
Aldona
Name meaning: good fame.
First mention: around 14th century.
Origin: Greek and Lithuanian.
Historical reference: Aldona, Queen consort of Poland.
Aldona name variations: Aldonia, Aldonna, Adonna, Eudokia, Eudoxia.
Aleida
Name meaning: noble, knightly.
First mention: circa 10th century (as Adelheide).
Origin: Old Dutch.
History behind: it is a Dutch form of the name Adelheide.
Aleida name variations: Aleide, Alleida, Allaide, Allaida, Alleide.
Alice
Name meaning: truthful one.
Origin: Greek.
Etymology: name derived from the ancient Greek word aletheia (translated as truth).
Alice name variations: Alisa, Alisia, Alissia, Allice, Alissa.
Alix
Name meaning: defender.
First mention: circa 13th century.
Origin: French and Greek.
Historical reference: Alix de Beaumont, Baroness of Elbeuf.
Alix name variations: Aliz, Alixandra, Alexandra, Aelix.
Alma
Name meaning: benevolent, kind.
Origin: Latin.
Alma name variations: Allma, Almah, Aelme, Aelma, Almo (male form).
Almfreda
Name meaning: sand or sword.
First mention: around 11th century (as Malmfred).
Origin: Old English or Old Slavic.
Historical reference: Malmfred of Kiev, wife of King Sigurd the first of Norway.
Almfreda name variations: Malmfreda, Alfreda, Almfreta, Almeda.
Almene
Name meaning: protector, supporter.
Origin: Old German.
Almene name variations: Almina, Alminna, Elmina, Almena, Almenna, Almenne, Wilhelmina.
Alona
Name meaning: oak tree.
Origin: Hebrew.
Alona name variations: Allona, Elona, Ellona, Allenne, Alene.
Alva
Name meaning: omnipotent.
Origin: Old Norse.
Historical reference: Alvaldi, Norse mythology god.
Alva name variations: Alvaldi, Alvalda, Avaldi, Alvalla.
Alvina
Name meaning: noble friend, amicable, friendly.
First mention: around 10th century (as Adelwin).
Origin: Old High German.
Alvina name variations: Elvina, Elvyna, Adelwin, Adalwin.
Alxia
Name meaning: defender.
First mention: 13th century BC (as Alexander).
Origin: Greek.
Alxia name variations: Alixia, Alexia, Alxie, Alexa.
Amalia
Name meaning: laborious, hard working.
First mention: circa 7th century (as Amalberga).
Origin: Old German.
Etymology: name derived from Germanic element amal (translated as to work).
Historical reference: Amalberga of Maubeuge (Saint Amalia), Merovingian nun.
Amalia name variations: Amelia, Ammalia, Ammalie, Ammelie.
Amathea
Name meaning: soft, tender.
Origin: Greek.
Historical reference: Amalthea, deity in Greek mythology.
Amathea name variations: Amatea, Amadea, Amaltheia, Amathia, Ammatea.
Amaya
Name meaning: mother.
First mention: around 6th century.
Origin: Spanish.
Historical reference: Amaya village, mentioned in the Chronicle of John of Biclaro.
Amaya name variations: Ammaya, Amaia, Amaye, Amara, Amya.
Aminia
Name meaning: always, ever.
Origin: Latin.
Aminia name variations: Amnia, Aminnie, Aminnia.
Amorette
Name meaning: enamored, amorous.
First mention: around 15th century (as Amoret).
Origin: Old French.
Etymology: name derived from Old French amorette (translated as amorous).
Amorette name variations: Amoretta, Amorett, Amoreta, Amette.
Amphitrite
Name meaning: open sea.
Origin: Greek.
Historical reference: Amphitrite, sea goddess in Greek mythology.
Amphitrite name variations: Amphitrita, Amphiritta, Amitritte, Amitrita.
Amrita
Name meaning: eternity, deathless, immortality.
Origin: Sanskrit.
Amrita name variations: Amata, Amritia, Ammata, Amrit (male form).
Amybeth
Name meaning: beloved.
Origin: Latin and English.
Etymology: derived from the Latin word amare (translated as love).
Amybeth name variations: Amiebeth, Amybet, Aimeebeth, Miebeth.
Anabel
Name meaning: graceful, beautiful.
Origin: Hebrew.
Anabel name variations: Annabelle, Anabella, Anabenna, Anabell, Annabel, Annabell.
Ancilla
Name meaning: maid (derived from Latin word ancilla).
First mention: around 10th century.
Origin: Spanish and Latin.
Historical reference: Ancilla, wife of Humbert the first, Count of Savoy.
Ancilla name variations: Ancelie, Ansilla, Auxilia, Cilia, Ancilia.
Andregota
Name meaning: repair, restore.
First mention: around 10th century.
Origin: Basque.
Historical reference: Andregoto Galindez, Queen Consort of the Kingdom of Navarre.
Andregota name variations: Anregotte, Andregotte, Aregotte, Aregotta.
Angelique
Name meaning: angelic, angel, messenger of God.
First mention: circa 15th century (as Angelica).
Origin: Italian and Latin.
Etymology: derived from Latin angelicus (translated as messenger of God).
Historical reference: Angelica, a princess in the Orlando Innamorato.
Angelique name variations: Angelica, Angelika, Angela, Angella, Angie.
Anglesia
Name meaning: from the land of angels.
First mention: circa 14th century.
Origin: Germanic.
Historical reference: Anglesia, Queen Consort of Cyprus.
Anglesia name variations: Anglesea, Aglessa, Anglessia, Englesia, Angelsea, Angelsia, Angless.
Anneda
Name meaning: great warrior.
First mention: around 4th century (as Cunneda).
Origin: Brythonic.
Historical reference: Cunedda ap Edern, Welsh lord and headman.
Anneda name variations: Gwynedda, Aneda, Anedda.
Anneliese
Name meaning: graceful.
Origin: English and German.
History behind: it is a compound form of Anna and Liese, a short form of Elisabeth.
Anneliese name variations: Analise, Annelise, Annalise.
Ansella
Name meaning: heavenly protection.
First mention: around 8th century (as Anselm).
Origin: Old English.
Historical reference: Saint Anselm, Duke of Friuli.
Ansella name variations: Anselma, Selma, Ansela, Anselmine.
Antonia
Name meaning: praiseworthy.
First mention: around 2nd century BC.
Origin: Roman.
Historical reference: Antonia, wife of Marcus Antonius (Roman politician).
Antonia name variations: Antonya, Tonnya, Tonya, Antoinette, Antonia, Antoinetta, Antoineta, Antonetta, Antonette, Antoina.
Arabella
Name meaning: lovable, darling.
First mention: circa 12th century.
Origin: Scottish.
Etymology: derived from the Latin amabilis (translated as lovable).
Historical reference: Arabella de Leuchars, a granddaughter of the Scottish king William the Lion.
Arabella name variations: Amabel, Arabela.
Araceli
Name meaning: altar of the sky, related to sky (from Latin Ara Caeli).
First mention: around 17th century.
Origin: Spanish and Latin.
Araceli name variations: Arcelia, Arcilla, Aracelli, Aracellia, Aracely.
Aretha
Name meaning: goodness, honour, virtue.
First mention: around 20th century.
Origin: American and Greek.
Historical reference: Aretha Franklin, American singer.
Etymology: name derived from Greek arete (translated as goodness).
Aretha name variations: Areta, Arethia, Aretia, Arette.
Aria
Name meaning: air.
Origin: Persian or Hebrew.
Note: in Hebrew, Aria means Lioness of God.
Aria name variations: Ari, Arie, Ariah, Arya.
Arielle
Name meaning: hero, lion of God.
Origin: French and Hebrew.
History behind: it is a French form of Hebrew name Ariel.
Arielle name variations: Ariella, Ariela, Arella, Arilla, Ariel.
Arilda
Name meaning: uncertain, may mean fruit seeds.
First mention: around 5th century.
Origin: Old English or Old Welsh.
Historical reference: Saint Arilda of Oldbury.
Arilda name variations: Arilla, Arilde, Arildia, Afrella, Arildie.
Arima
Name meaning: soul.
Origin: Basque.
Note: Arima is also a name of Japanese samurai clan.
Arima name variations: Arrima, Areima, Arrema.
Arla
Name meaning: golden princess.
First mention: around 10th century (as Orlaith or Orla).
Origin: Irish.
Historical reference: Orlaith ingen Cennetig, Irish Queen.
Arla name variations: Orla, Arrla, Arlaith, Arlagh.
Arleen
Name meaning: freedom.
Origin: Irish.
Arleen name variations: Arlene, Carlene, Arlina, Arlinia, Arlinnia, Charlene.
Artemisa
Name meaning: hunt, wilderness.
Origin: Greek.
Historical reference: Artemis, daughter of Zeus.
Artemisa name variations: Artemisaya, Artemis, Aertemisa, Misa.
Arthena
Name meaning: woman of earth, earthen.
First mention: around 8th century (as Arthen).
Origin: Old English.
Historical reference: Arthen ap Seisyll, king of the Kingdom of Ceredigion.
Arthena name variations: Arthenna, Thenna, Athenna, Artena, Athena, Artenna.
Aslaug
Name meaning: bride.
Origin: Old Norse.
Note: name can also mean god.
Aslaug name variations: Aslaugh, Aslauga, Aslaugha, Aslog.
Aspen
Name meaning: aspen, trembling.
First mention: circa 19th century.
Origin: English.
Aspen name variations: Aspenn, Aspena, Aspenia, Aspennia, Aspenna.
Astrid
Name meaning: divinely beautiful.
First mention: around 10th century.
Origin: Scandinavian.
Etymology: derived from Old Nordic elements ass (translated as god) and fridr (translated as beautiful).
Historical reference: Estrid Svendsdatter, Danish princess.
Astrid name variations: Asta, Astryd, Aestrid, Estrid, Istredd, Istred, Estrith, Astrith.
Atarah
Name meaning: crown.
Origin: Hebrew.
Atarah name variations: Atarra, Attarah, Attara, Atara.
Atia
Name meaning: to feed (can also mean gift).
First mention: circa 1st century BC.
Origin: Roman.
Historical reference: Atia, mother of Gaius Octavius.
Atia name variations: Attia, Aytia, Atiyah.
Audhilda
Name meaning: wealthy.
First mention: circa 10th century.
Origin: Old Norse.
Etymology: name derived from Old Norse aud (translated as wealth).
Audhilda name variations: Audhilde, Adhilda, Adhilde, Adhildia, Audhildia.
Audrea
Name meaning: generous, noble.
First mention: circa 7th century.
Origin: Old English.
Historical reference: Saint Aethelthryth (Audrey), princess of Kingdom of East Anglia.
Audrea name variations: Audrey, Aethelthryth, Aethelgyth, Etheldreda, Audria, Audree, Audry.
Aurelia
Name meaning: golden.
First mention: around 2nd century BC (as Aurelius).
Origin: Roman.
Etymology: derived from the Latin aureus (translated as golden).
Aurelia name variations: Auralia, Aurellie, Arelia, Arellia, Arellie, Aurellia.
Aurora
Name meaning: dawn.
Origin: Roman.
Etymology: name derived from Latin word aurora (translated as dawn).
Historical reference: Aurora, goddess in Roman mythology.
Aurora name variations: Aurore, Aurorra, Aura, Arorra, Auroria, Aurorre.
Ava
Name meaning: cavity, pit.
First mention: circa 9th century.
Origin: Old German and Old English.
Historical reference: Saint Ava, daughter of Pepin the second of Aquitaine.
Ava name variations: Avva, Avea, Avia, Awa, Avya.
Avella
Name meaning: hazelnut, filbert.
First mention: circa 13th century (as Aveline).
Origin: Old French and Old English.
Historical reference: Aveline de Forz, Countess of Aumale.
Avella name variations: Aveline, Avelina, Avela, Avelline.
Aveta
Name meaning: mother.
Origin: Roman or Celtic.
Historical reference: Goddess Dea Aveta.
Aveta name variations: Avetta, Avettia, Avetia, Avette.
Aviana
Name meaning: lovely, beauteous.
Origin: English and Hebrew.
Aviana name variations: Avianah, Avanna, Awiana, Avianne, Avianna.
Avril
Name meaning: new beginning.
Origin: English and French.
Note: it is also a French word for the month April.
Avril name variations: April, Avriella, Awril, Avrill, Apriella, Averill.
Awilda
Name meaning: savage, brute.
First mention: around 5th century.
Origin: Old Norse.
Historical reference: Alwilda, famous and notable Scandinavian female pirate, daughter of the king Siward.
Awilda name variations: Alwilda, Alvilda, Alfa, Alfhilda, Alfhild, Avilda.
Ayelet
Name meaning: the morning star.
Origin: Hebrew.
Ayelet name variations: Aylett, Aelett, Ayalla, Aylet, Ayeletta, Ayeleta, Aieletta, Ayletta.
Ayla
Name meaning: moonlight, related to moon.
Origin: Turkish.
Ayla name variations: Ayllin, Aileen, Ayilin, Aila, Aili, Ajla, Aylia, Ayleen, Aylen.
Azelinna
Name meaning: uncertain, may mean noble.
First mention: around 10th century (as Azelin).
Origin: Italian.
Historical reference: Azelin, Bishop of Hildesheim.
Azelina name variations: Azel, Athel, Aezela, Azelina, Azelinah, Asseline, Asselinne, Azalinne, Ayzell, Aizelline, Ayzella, Aizella, Azelin (masculine form).
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