Ways to "Ace"

Grace, a simple and pure virtue name which originally referred to divine grace, is a fashionable classic. In the early 2000s, it seemed headed for the Top 10 but pulled back from the upward trajectory, which you may consider a very good thing.

A short but strong biblical name with multicultural appeal, Asa is enjoying new visibility thanks to hot young actor Asa Butterfield of Hugo fame.

Amos is a robust biblical name that's being discovered by a new generation of parents in a major way.

Acacius is a Latinized form of the Ancient Greek Akakios and can be interpreted to relate to the same root as the name Acacia, for the thorn bush, or Akakios which means "not evil." With the modern taste for ancient names that end in "us," this obscure but attractive choice may have a chance of new life. Acacius is the name of three early saints.

Chase, with its sleek and ultraprosperous aura, is redolent of the worlds of high finance and international banking. Chase has been well used during the last few decades, seen as a character on 24 and on several young-audience shows.

Acacia is an attractive, rarely used Greek flower name enhanced by its popular beginning-and-ending-with 'a'-construct, and is gradually beginning to catch on as a new member of the stylish girl names starting with A.

Ailsa is a traditional Scottish name for girls related to a rocky island in the Firth of Clyde called Ailsa Craig. It might make an interesting alternative to the outdated Ashley or overly popular Ella, and could also be thought of as a relative of Elizabeth or Elsa.

Avis is a bird name that's been in hibernation for awhile, possibly due to the car rental association, but it could make a return on the wings of Ava. Baldwin brother Daniel chose it for his daughter.

This unusual Welsh mythological name just might appeal to architect parents wishing to honor Frank Lloyd Wright, who called his two famous residences Taliesin and Taliesin West.

This still attractive place name was one of the first to gain popularity, though it now probably owes some of its favor to the similar Aisha. Asia ranked as high as Number 195 on the US baby names popularity list in 1997.

A star system in Sagittarius, so one of the most appropriate names for December babies.

Accerly is an extremely rare masculine name with uncertain etymology. It may be a modern invention or possibly derived from older English or Germanic surnames. The name could have connections to the Old English 'acker' meaning 'field' combined with the suffix '-ly,' though this is speculative. Alternatively, it might be related to names like Ackerly or Ackerley, which were historically English surnames referring to 'dweller at the oak wood or clearing.' The name has a distinctive sound with emphasis on the first syllable and a somewhat aristocratic feel reminiscent of English surnames that evolved into first names. Accerly is virtually unknown as a given name in most countries, making it an exceptionally unique choice. Its rarity means a person named Accerly would have a highly distinctive identity.