Names to consider

  1. Aggie
    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Agatha and Agnes
    • Description:

      Mauve-tinted nickname with vintage charm that could just follow in the footsteps of ABBIE. More prominent now as the nickname for the Texas A&M sports teams.
  2. Agna
    • Agne
      • Agnes
        • Origin:

          Greek
        • Meaning:

          "pure, virginal"
        • Description:

          Agnes is the Latin variation of the name Hagne, which itself derived from the Greek word hagnos, meaning "chaste." In medieval times, St. Agnes was a very popular saint, leading to its popularity as a girl's name. Agnes Grey is the title of one of the two novels written by Anne Brontë.
      • Albert
        • Origin:

          German
        • Meaning:

          "noble, bright"
        • Description:

          Albert has acquired a new gloss as one of the top royal baby boy names, a considerable upgrade from its serious, studious image (think Einstein, Schweitzer).
      • Albin
        • Origin:

          Latin
        • Meaning:

          "white"
        • Description:

          Albin is a modern form of the ancient Roman Albinus or Albus, meaning white or bright. There was a Saint Albinus who was also known as Aubin. In the contemporary world, Albin is popular in Sweden and ripe for export as a simple, unusual name with deep history.
      • Alfred
        • Origin:

          English
        • Meaning:

          "wise counselor; elf counsel"
        • Description:

          Alfred is up off his recliner! If you're looking for a path to Fred, you can go directly to Frederick or take the long way around with the so-out-it's-in-again Alfred. Alfred is quite popular in several European countries, especially England and Wales, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.
      • Alvin
        • Origin:

          English
        • Meaning:

          "noble friend, friend of the elves"
        • Description:

          Alvin has a sturdy, no-frills sound that belies its somewhat whimsical meaning. Interesting potential namesakes include British rocker Alvin Stardust, and US footballer Alvin Williams, and African-American dance legend (and activist) Alvin Ailey.
      • Amos
        • Origin:

          Hebrew
        • Meaning:

          "carried by God"
        • Description:

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

          Diminutive of Ariel, Hebrew
        • Meaning:

          "lion of God"
        • Description:

          Ari, the short form of Ariel (or any other Ari- beginning name, such as Aristotle) stands up better as a boys’ name than its progenitor does. It is also short for Aristotle, as in Onassis, and is a prominent character on TV's Entourage -- the uberagent Ari Gold.
      • Ariadne
        • Origin:

          Greek
        • Meaning:

          "most holy"
        • Description:

          This name of the Cretan goddess of fertility is most popular now as the more melodic Ariana, but Ariadne has possibilities of its own. It first entered the US Top 1000 in 2014. The renewed interest in the name falls in line with the revival of other mythological names like Apollo and Athena. The trendy nickname Ari doesn't hurt either.
      • Arthur
        • Origin:

          Celtic
        • Meaning:

          " bear"
        • Description:

          Arthur, once the shining head of the Knights of the Round Table, is, after decades of neglect, now being polished up and restored by stylish parents, inspired perhaps by the new generation of royals. Arthur has led the list of possible names for the young British princes, chosen as a middle name for Prince Louis, son of William and Catherine, Prince and Princess of Wales.
      • Audie
        • Balthasar
          • Origin:

            Greek
          • Meaning:

            "God protects the king"
          • Description:

            Balthasar was one of the biblical Three Kings who visited the infant Jesus, also used by Shakespeare and in the oil-rich Getty family; offbeat and intriguing. Balthazar is another, equally appropriate spelling.
        • Basil
          • Origin:

            Greek
          • Meaning:

            "royal"
          • Description:

            Although Greek in origin--in the fourth century, a bishop by that name established the principles of the Greek Orthodox Church--Basil for years took on the aura of aquiline-nosed upper-class Britishness of Sherlock Holmes portrayer Basil Rathbone, then spiced with the fragrant aroma of the herb that entered with the Pesto generation.
        • Beatrix
          • Origin:

            Latin
          • Meaning:

            "she who brings happiness; blessed"
          • Description:

            Beatrix has a solid history of its own apart from Beatrice, with that final x adding a playful, animated note to the name's imposing history and stately vibe.
        • Bell
          • Origin:

            English and Scottish occupational name
          • Meaning:

            "ringer of the bell"
          • Description:

            These days, it's more likely you'd call your daughter the popular Belle or Bella.
        • Bellatrix
          • Origin:

            Latin
          • Meaning:

            "female warrior"
          • Description:

            J.K. Rowling is a modern master of naming who brought a whole constellation of ancient and celestial names to modern parents. Bellatrix, of one of the stars of Orion, combines fashionable names Bella and Beatrix to make a convivial and original name. The down side: the Harry Potter character Bellatrix, played by Helena Bonham Carter, is a character so evil she's called a Death Eater, killing one beloved character and being murdered by another. And the name Bellatrix is so closely associated with that character that it might be challenging to sidestep the association.
        • Boston
          • Origin:

            Place-name
          • Description:

            Unseen in the USA since 1901, Boston rocketed back into the Top 1000 in 2004 and, like other place-names such as Brooklyn, London and Paris, is now a reliable presence on the list.
        • Bryn
          • Origin:

            Welsh
          • Meaning:

            "hill"
          • Description:

            The simple and attractive Bryn is well used for boys in Wales, and does have a history as a male name in the US, although both Bryn and Brynn are currently far more popular for girls.