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Alouetta
Variation of Alouette, French
"lark"
An elaboration of the French word name, Alouette, this form may reflect the Quebec French pronunciation of the bird name, as heard in the children's song.
Alouette
French
"lark"
Alouette is a sweet Gallic twist in the stylish bird name genre made familiar via the charming French children's song, Alouette, gentile alouette .
Alowette
Alowette is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of 'Alouette,' the French word for 'lark' (a type of songbird) and also the title of a famous French-Canadian folk song.…
Aloyse
Aloyse is a feminine name with Germanic and French origins, functioning as a variation of Aloys or Aloïs, which themselves derive from the name Louis. The ultimate root is the Old Frankish name…
Aloysia
Aloysia is a feminine name with Latin roots, serving as the female form of Aloysius, which derived from the Old German name Chlodovech (modern Ludwig or Louis), meaning 'famous warrior' or 'renowned…
Alpaïde
French from Germanic, meaning unknown
A French form of the Frankish name Alpaidis, or Alpaida. It notably belonged to a daughter of Charlemagne, and the mother of the eighth-century military leader Charles Martel.
Alpenglow
German, “the rosy light of the setting or rising sun on high mountains”
Alpha
Greek, first letter of the alphabet
The first letter of the Greek alphabet ande the brightest star in every constellation, this would make an interesting choice for a first daughter, though it does give off some spectral sci-fi…
Alphonsina
Alphonsina is a feminine name derived from the masculine name Alphonse (or Alfonso), which has Germanic origins from the elements "adal" meaning noble, and "funs" meaning ready or eager. Essentially,…
Alphonsine
Alphonsine is a feminine name derived from the masculine Alfonso or Alphonse, which originated from the Old Germanic elements "adal" (noble) and "funs" (ready) - meaning "ready for battle" or "noble…
Alsephina
The name of a cluster of stars in the constellation Vela, also known as Delta Velorum.
Alsie
Diminutive of Alcina, Greek
"strong-willed"
Alsie and Alcie feel more baby-ready now that names such as Elsie, Elsa, and Isla are becoming popular again. Mother name Alcina was an operatic sorceress who turned men into animals and trees.
Alson
English surname
"son of Allen or Alexander"
At first glance, Alson appears to be a streamlined version of Alison, however, the names are unrelated. Alison is a variation of Alice, not derived from a surname, while Alson would have originally…
Alston
English surname
"dweller at the old town"
Dropping the H off hot surnames gets you a whole new name. The trend is multiplying: Hadley becomes Adley, Harley become Arley, Harlow becomes Arlowe, and now Halston becomes Alston. Alston could…
Alta
Latin
"elevated, high"
Familiar in the 19th- and early 20th-centuries, Alta is little heard today, but it does have that four letter, A-a formula of Alma, Alba, Anna, Ayla, and Anya. Derived from the Latin altus , it has…
Altadonna
Judeo-Italian
"woman of high rank; aristocratic lady"
This Judeo-Italian name combines Alta, meaning "high", with Donna, meaning "woman" — translating to a woman of high status or rank. A grand but beautiful name choice.
Altah
Altah is a rare feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly representing a variant spelling of Alta, which comes from Latin meaning 'high' or 'noble.' The added 'h' gives this version a…
Altalune
Latin
"over the moon"
Altalune is an invention used by Uma Thurman and Arpad Busson as one of several middle names for their daughter. It's evocative Latin meaning roughly translates to "over the moon." Celebrity baby…
Altana
Turkish, Mongolian
"red dawn; golden"
A feminine form of the colorful Turkish and Mongolian name, Altan, which means "red dawn" and "golden" respectively.
Alecxis
Alecxis is an uncommon feminine name representing a creative alternate spelling of Alexis, which derives from Greek meaning 'defender' or 'helper.' The distinctive 'cx' combination gives this…