Boy Dog Names That Start With A
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Aeneas
Greek
"the praised one"
In Greek and Roman mythology, Aeneas was the legendary son of Venus (or Aphrodite) who was the hero of Troy and Rome. Appearing in the Aeneid by the poet Virgil, he goes on to found the Roman state…
Amadeo
Italian
"lover of God"
Amadeo and Amedeo are both valid Italian forms of the Roman Amadeus, most famous as the middle name of the composer Mozart as well as the title of a movie about him. Mozart's name was actually the…
Amadej
Slovene variation of Amadeus, Latin
"lover of God"
Amadej is the Slovene version of Amadeus, perhaps best known as the middle name of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Amadi
African
"free man"
This name from the Igbo language of Africa, which feels like the more-familiar Arabic Ahmad, might be an original and attractive choice.
Amado
Spanish
"lover"
A romantic choice, this appealing Spanish name for boys is both accessible and distinctive.
Amani
Variation of Imani, Arabic
"faith"
A Top 1000 pick for girls, but rising among baby boys as well.
Alwyn
Welsh river name
This Welsh river name has possibilities as a place name and nature name that is rare and uncommon.
Amato
Italian
"loved"
Saint's name that emanates amore.
Amatus
Latin
"beloved"
Amatus is an ancient Roman name in the "Ama" family of names whose meanings relate to love -- they range from Amy to Amity to Amias to Amoret and Amatus.
Amaury
French form of Amalric
"work power"
Friendlier french form of ancient Germanic royal name Amalric or Emmerich.
Alwin
German
"noble friend, friend of the elves"
Softer, milder, and sans chipmunk references, Alwin is a likable alternative to Alvin. Win makes a nice nickname.
Alamo
Place-name, Spanish
"poplar tree"
The unique O-ending makes this name memorable, especially for someone with ties to Texas.
Aelius
Latin
"sun"
This Roman family — whose most famous bearer was Emperor Hadrian, of wall fame — possibly derives from Greek helios , meaning sun.
Ames
Latin
"friend"
One of those place and surname names that hasn't be used much as a first name yet -- but could soon. You could think of it as a fun, one-syllable twist on Amos. Ames is also notable as a surname that…
Alvy
Diminutive of Alvin, English
"noble friend; friend of the elves"
Alvie is the spelling parents tend to prefer, and may rise along with Archie, Alfie, and Albie. The Alvy variation is strongly associated with Alvy Singer, Woody Allen's character in Annie Hall .
Alvis
Norse mythology name
Alvis, sometimes spelled Alviss, is a dwarf in Norse mythology who claims to know everything and names all the features of the natural world to show off to Thor, whose daughter Alvis wants to marry.…
Alain
French, variation of Alan
Alain gives the midcentury Alan a bit of gallic dash.
Amis
Literary name
The surname of father-son British writers Kingsley and Martin could work very well as a first, though its Amy connection makes it sound a tad feminine.
Alvie
English
"noble friend; friend of the elves"
Archie, Albie, and Alfie are coming back into style, so naturally, we think Alvie could be next. Alternate spelling Alvy was used by Woody Allen for his character in Annie Hall .
Akseli
Finnish variation of Axel, Scandinavian
"father of peace"
A popular choice in Finland, where it ranks among the Top 50 boy names.