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Arella
Hebrew
"messenger from God, angel"
Bell-like and original.
Arelle
Arelle is a delicate feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Ariel, the Hebrew name meaning 'lion of God,' with a feminine French-inspired ending. Alternatively, it could…
Alaxandra
Alaxandra is an uncommon spelling variation of the classic name Alexandra, which has Greek origins meaning "defender of mankind" or "protector of people." This alternative spelling maintains the same…
Areminta
Areminta is a feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Araminta, which first appeared in 17th-century literature. It may have Greek roots relating to 'defender' or could be a creative…
Arene
Arene is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Greek, potentially relating to Eirene (meaning "peace"), or it could be a variant of Irene. Some linguists suggest…
Ares
Greek, Catalan
"ruin, bane; Mother of the God of the Ares"
Traditionally, Ares was the blood-thirsty god of war and son to Zeus and Hera in Greek mythology, and it has been rising up the US charts for boys since 2013, in tune with other mythological names…
Adrienna
Adrienna is a feminine name that serves as a variant of Adriana or Adrienne, which both derive from the ancient Roman name Hadrianus, referring to someone from Hadria (a town in northern Italy). This…
Arete
Greek
"virtue"
Arete is a minor goddess in Greek mythology who personifies the idea of excellence or perfect virtue. There is also a mythological queen Arete, with her sister an "exacter of justice".
Aretha
Greek
"virtuous"
There's still only one.
Arethusa
Greek
"quick water"
In Greek mythology, Arethusa is a nymph who is transformed into a fresh water fountain. The name is also used for a type of orchid and featured in Bleak House by Charles Dickens.
Aretina
Aretina is a rare feminine name with classical roots, likely derived from Greek origins. It may be connected to the Greek word "arete," meaning "virtue" or "excellence," concepts highly valued in…
Aretta
Aretta is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It could be a variant of Arletta, derived from the Germanic name Arletta, meaning "pledge" or "noble" and "eagle." Alternatively, it might be…
Arette
Arette is a feminine name with French origins, possibly derived from a picturesque village in southwestern France near the Pyrenees mountains. The name carries a delicate, artistic quality with its…
Arevik
Armenian
"like the sun"
A Top 50 choice in Armenia, where it boasts a bright and poetic meaning.
Arezou
Persian
"desire"
An attractive Persian name that can also be spelled Arezu or Arezoo, this name has a cheerful sound and a meaning that may be interpreted as aspiration, ambitious, or admirable. Arzu is the Turkish,…
Arfa
Arfa is a feminine name with roots in multiple cultures. In Arabic tradition, it means "high" or "elevated," symbolizing someone of lofty ideals or status. The name also appears in Pakistani and…
Argenta
Latin
"silvery"
More modern and alluring than Silver, Argenta is one of the few mineral/metal-related names.
Argentia
Latin
"silver"
A shimmery ancient Roman name that could still shine today. VARIATION: ARGENTA
Argentina
Latin
"silver"
South America provides a continent of interesting, undiscovered names -- Bolivia, Peru, Brazil, and the tango-rhythmed Argentina.
Acey
Acey is a rare feminine name with several possible origins. It may have developed as a diminutive of names containing the 'ace' sound, such as Asenath or Acacia, or as a nickname for names beginning…