English Names that Start With A

Amethyst

Gem and Color name

As flower names become more unique, so can gem names move beyond Ruby and Pearl to names like Topaz, Sapphire, and Peridot. Amethyst, the purple birthstone for February, has never been in the Top…

Anderson

English from Scandinavian

"son of Anders"

When you look at its etymology, Anderson might be a surprising choice for a baby girl: the son ending confers a meaning that's literally masculine, which is then reinforced by Anders ("manly,…

Addie

Diminutive of Adelaide or Adeline

Old-fashioned nickname with sweet turn-of-the-last-century charm that's become a favorite among the popular girl names starting with A of today. In fact, with all spellings of Adeline/Adalynn taken…

Ashly

Variation of Ashley, English

"dweller near the ash tree meadow"

Ashley lost some of her substance.

Ansley

English

"clearing with a hermitage"

Part Ashley, part Ainsley, part Annie, Ansley featured in the US Top 1000 from the late '90s until 2020. It peaked in 2011 when it nearly reached the Top 600, but has declined in recent years. An…

Aubrie

Spelling variation of Aubrey

"elf ruler"

An alternative spelling to the highly popular Aubrey that entered the US Top 1000 back in 2001 and peaked in 2012 when it neared the Top 300. More recently, it has dropped out of the charts, with…

Alyson

Spelling variation of Alison

Alison by any spelling is now considered more of a mom name than a baby name. It's been trending downward for more than a decade, though it still makes the Top 1000.

Austyn

Spelling variation of Austin or Austen

As with many other names, the y seems to make this name more girl-appropriate for some parents. About three-quarters of the babies named Austyn are female.

Addyson

Spelling variation of Addison

"son of Adam"

Variation of the very trendy Addison, perhaps lending itself more obviously to the nickname Addy.

Avah

Variation of Ava, Hebrew, Latin or Germanic "life; bird; water, island"

"life; bird; water, island"

A spelling variation of Ava, perhaps influenced by the biblical-style, ends-in-H names currently trending: Delilah, Alayah, Aniyah, et al, along with more classic options like Leah and Hannah. It…

Anniston

English surname and American place name

"Anis' town; Annie's town"

A name with plenty of celebrity glamor and contemporary flair, Anniston has a variety of origins. On one hand, it's a place name, deriving from a city in Alabama of the same name. Founded in the late…

Arlene

English

Popular in the US from the 1920s to the 1950s, Arlene is of uncertain origin and seems to be a modern innovation, perhaps based on names like Marlene and Darlene which were popular around the same…

Adilene

Variation of Adeline or Adil, Mexican

"noble; just, fair"

A variation of the popular Adeline, Adilene appears in the title of a popular song by Mexican band, Los Yonics. It may be inspired by the Biblical place name Abilene or perhaps by the Arabic names…

Azura

English, Persian

"sky blue, lapis lazuli"

A sparkly elaboration of the color name Azure, Azura is a vivid choice that may appeal to those who enjoy Azaria, Aurora, Astrid, and Alara. Used in English to mean "sky blue", azure ultimately comes…

America

Place-name

Given to children of both sexes as far back as colonial times, this carries a lot of baggage. However, parents continue to take the risk. Actress America Ferrera may be have inspired some families to…