A names for girls
By kozmickali
Updated Tue May 16 2023
Share
Copy link
My favorite girl names that start with the letter A.
- Abbie
Origin:
Diminutive of AbigailMeaning:
"my father is joyful"Description:
Abbie is a gently old-fashioned nickname name that owes its rising popularity to Top 10 Abigail. Abby may be the more usual spelling today.
- Abi
Description:
Abi is a charming diminutive of Abigail, with Hebrew origins meaning "father's joy" or "source of joy." It can also stand independently in some cultures, particularly in Nigerian traditions where it means "first daughter" in Yoruba. Though simple and short, Abi carries a friendly, approachable quality that makes it both playful and mature. While less common than the full form Abigail, Abi has seen modest usage in English-speaking countries as parents increasingly favor shorter, less formal names. Its simplicity allows for easy pronunciation across cultures while maintaining its connection to the biblical heritage of Abigail.
- Abigail
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"my father is joyful"Description:
Abigail has been in for so long -- the name has ranked in the US Top 100 since the late 1980s -- it's amazing that it isn't more out by now. But Abigail's biblical and historic roots make it a fashionable classic rather than a passing fad.
- Acacia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"thorny"Description:
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.
- Adala
Description:
Adala is a feminine name with Germanic origins, derived from the elements 'adal' meaning 'noble' or 'nobility.' This elegant and uncommon name carries a sense of dignity and historical significance. While not widely used in contemporary Western societies, Adala maintains popularity in some Nordic and Germanic regions. The name's straightforward pronunciation and melodic quality make it accessible across different languages. Adala may also be connected to the Old English name Adela, which shares similar noble connotations. Those named Adala are often associated with grace, leadership qualities, and a strong sense of personal integrity. The name's rarity gives it a distinctive quality that sets its bearers apart.
- Adaline
Origin:
Variation of Adeline, EnglishMeaning:
"noble"Description:
Adaline rocketed onto the Top 1000 for the first time since 1924 in 2015 at a whopping Number 364 -- an astonishing debut. Though similar names, such as Adeline, Adelyn and Ada, have been growing steadily for years, the meteoric rise of this once-unusual spelling is no doubt due to Blake Lively-starring movie "The Age of Adaline," about a woman who stops aging at the age of 29.
- Addie
Origin:
Diminutive of Adelaide or AdelineDescription:
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 together firmly in the Top 10, and Adelaide and Addison also high in the charts, Addie is one of the most frequently-heard short forms around. But no matter how popular (or pandemic) it gets, Addie is undeniably one of the cutest names for baby girls. Little girls might like the fact that it's the name, though spelled Addy, of an American Girl series doll.
- Addison
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"son of Adam"Description:
Newly fashioned but familiar and with an on trend, unisex feel, Addison seems like the perfect solution for anyone who can’t decide between Madison, Adeline, and Alison.
- Adecyn
Origin:
English, phonetic spelling of Addison, EnglishMeaning:
"son of Adam"Description:
As soon as a name becomes mega-popular, parents start to look for spelling variations to set their child apart. This is one of the less graceful ones.
- Adel
Origin:
German, HebrewMeaning:
"noble; an eternity with God"Description:
Adel might be considered a spelling variation of Adele, derived from the Germanic element adal meaning "noble", with the final '-e' removed to make it more concise and less girly. Alternatively, it could be an anglicization of the Hungarian form of Adela, usually spelled as Adél.
- Adela
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"noble"Description:
A vibrant variation of Adele, with a bit of extra flair from that "-a" ending. It could join the army of popular A girls' names, especially with its tie to the success of singer Adele.
- Adelaida
Origin:
Spanish variation of Adelaide, GermanMeaning:
"noble, nobility"Description:
Adelaida takes the elegant and popular Adelaide one step further, adding even more flair and distinction to the name. While English speakers may pronounce it as a-deh-LAY-duh, the traditional Spanish pronunciation would be a-deh-LIE-da.
- Adelaide
Origin:
Variant of Adelheidis, GermanMeaning:
"noble, nobility"Description:
Adelaide is now heading straight uphill on the coattails of such newly popular sisters as Ava, Ada, and Audrey, and in the company of Adeline and Amelia. It was chosen by actress Katherine Heigl for the name of her second daughter.
- Adele
Origin:
French diminutive of AdelaideMeaning:
"noble, nobility"Description:
Credit the award-winning single-named British singer for taking the girls’ name Adele from a quiet semi-retirement back into currency. Adele reentered the US Top 1000 popular baby names in 2011 and has remained there ever since.
- Adelicia
Description:
Adelicia is a feminine name with Germanic origins, derived from elements meaning 'noble' and 'kind' or 'of the nobility.' It represents an elaborate variant of Adelaide or Adela. Historically, the name gained recognition through Adelicia of Louvain, the second wife of King Henry I of England in the 12th century. Despite its royal historical connections, Adelicia has remained quite rare throughout modern naming records. The name carries an elegant, aristocratic quality with its flowing syllables and classical structure. For parents drawn to vintage names with historical depth, Adelicia offers the appeal of ancient nobility combined with a feminine, melodic sound pattern not commonly encountered.
- Adelina
Origin:
Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Slavic variation of AdelineMeaning:
"noble, nobility"Description:
Adelina is back in the Top 1000 after an absence of nearly a century, thanks to the meteoric rise of her sister name Adeline -- along with Adelaide, Adele, and Ada.
- Adeline
Origin:
French, diminutive of AdeleMeaning:
"noble, nobility"Description:
Adeline has a lovely, old-fashioned "Sweet Adeline" charm, but has become so popular in the US under so many spellings and variations -- with Adalynn and Adalyn also popular -- that considered together it is far more popular than it first seems. Adorable nickname Addie is also pervasive.
- Adelisa
Origin:
Hybrid of Adele and LisaDescription:
A whole raft of names that start with Adel are coming back into fashion, from Adele to Adelaide to Adeline to Adelina, and so Adelisa -- a hybrid of the Adel sound and the isa suffix -- was given to a handful of girls last year. While still a quiet variation, we predict we'll see more of Adelisa in the coming years, and as hybrid names go, it's quite charming.
- Aimee
Origin:
Variation of Amy, FrenchMeaning:
"beloved"Description:
Amy was a 1970s favorite, and French spelling Aimee peaked in the same decade. Today, about 1500 baby girls are still named Amy every year in the US, versus about 150 named Aimee.
- Ainsley
Origin:
ScottishMeaning:
"one's own meadow"Description:
While theoretically unisex, this surname name has been edging up the girls’ names list, perhaps originally as an Ashley substitute. One quality in Ainsley's favor: It's remained steadily popular -- but not TOO popular -- for more than 20 years now, ranking consistently around Number 400. That makes it stylish and familiar without showing up everywhere.