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Austen
Literary surname and shortened form of Augustine, Latin
"great, magnificent"
Parents who love the great English novelist Jane Austen may choose this spelling of the popular name Austin to honor the author of Emma and Pride and Prejudice.
Auster
German surname
"oyster"
Fans of writer Paul Auster might consider this a worthy alternative to the trendy Austin.
Aquilla
Latin
"eagle"
Aquilla appears in the New Testament. The name carries powerful symbolism through its association with eagles, conveying qualities of strength, vision, and nobility. Despite its classical origins,…
Aquilino
Aquilino is a masculine name of Latin origin derived from 'aquila,' meaning 'eagle.' This powerful association gives the name a sense of strength, freedom, and nobility. Particularly common in…
Auston
Auston is a masculine name representing a modern variation of the classic Austin. While maintaining the distinguished feel of its original form, Auston offers a subtle twist with its 'o' spelling.…
Austyn
Spelling variation of Austin
Nearly 350 babies were named Austyn last year, about a quarter of them boys.
Auther
Auther is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Arthur, a classic name with ancient Celtic origins. While Arthur stems from the Celtic 'artos' (bear) combined with 'viros' (man)…
Author
Word and occupational name
"writer"
An occupation name with a preppy, scholarly air, Author could fit in alongside Arthur and August or Chosen and Booker, in terms of sound and style. Author saw more usage that you might think in the…
Authur
Authur is an alternative spelling of Arthur, a masculine name with deep historical and legendary significance. The traditional Arthur derives from Celtic origins, possibly meaning 'bear' (arth)…
Autry
French surname
"noble strength"
Loose, lean, and lanky cowboy-sounding names have become a recent trend, but how about the name of a real one--the Singing Cowboy Gene. Autry might be thought of as a masculine spin on the…
Auxerre
French, place name
A picturesque city in eastern France that would make an unusual and stylish addition to the list of place names off the map.
Avan
Avan is a concise masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Persian tradition, it means 'protector,' while it may also derive from Armenian roots. Some consider it a variation of the Hebrew…
Avdel
Hebrew
"servant of God"
Avdel is an obscure Old Testament name with a straightforward feel and sound and the fashionable A initial. One to consider if you want a highly unusual yet not difficult Hebrew or Biblical name.
Avedon
English surname, meaning unknown
Photographer Richard Avedon's unique surname would make a stylish, one-of-a-kind first name for a baby of either sex.
Aveer
Hindi
"strong, brave"
A strong and handsome Indian boy name with a fitting meaning, Aveer derives from the Sanskrit virah and Hindi veer , meaning "brave, valiant, daring, heroic". Other forms of the name include Vir,…
Avel
Avel is a masculine name with varied origins across multiple cultures. In Slavic traditions, particularly Russian, it's a form of Abel, from the Hebrew 'hevel' meaning 'breath' or 'vanity,' known…
Aven
English, Norwegian, and Frisian surname
"agreeable and handsome; from Ave; son of Ave"
Aven is used as a surname in various countries across the globe, and occasionally as an Anglicized variant of the Irish girl name, Aoibheann. In the US, Aven only started to see significant use in…
Avenir
Avenir is a masculine name of French origin, derived from the French word for 'future.' As a name, it embodies hope, possibility, and forward-thinking. While uncommon as a given name historically,…
Averel
Averel is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant spelling of Averill, which derives from Old French 'Avril' meaning 'April,' or from Germanic elements meaning 'boar'…
Aquiles
Aquiles is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Achilles, the legendary Greek hero from Homer's Iliad. The name derives from Greek mythology where Achilles was renowned for his strength, courage, and…