SterlinggKnightss's list ""A" Baby Names (Masterlist)" of 10 great name ideas: Avita - Alza!

"A" Baby Names (Masterlist)

Baby Names Beginning With "A" ( Feminine / Masculine / Unisex )


Avita sounds like a drug name.  In fact, it is!  (It's an acne medication.)  While that may not be enough to stop you, you might want to consider Aviva, Vita, or Evita (which has issues of its own) instead.


Avita

Hawaiian teen prodigy Auli'i Cravalho burst onto the scene as the star of Disney's animated "Moana" in 2016, bringing this distinctive name to the forefront. The glottal stop, or "okina," between the two I's makes it a somewhat tough sell off the islands, though Cravalho's stunning performance of "How Far I'll Go" at the 2017 Oscars is almost winning enough to overcome that.

Auli'i

A rarely heard ancient <a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-names/515/latin-names-for-girls">Latin names for girls</a> that has a not-so-appealing brand name feel. Try Alba instead.

Albia

Unknown but eminently usable choice, especially for Jewish parents, with lovely meaning. 

Arava

An ancient Aoibheann was the mother of Saint Enda, and Aoibheann remains popular in Ireland today, sometimes with its Anglicized spelling Eavan.

Aoibheann

Astri is a feminine name with Scandinavian origins, particularly popular in Norway and Sweden. It's a shortened form of Astrid, which derives from Old Norse elements meaning 'divinely beautiful' or 'god' and 'strength.' In Norwegian folklore, Astri is also associated with stars, adding a celestial quality to the name. Compact yet melodic, Astri carries the strong heritage of its longer form while offering a softer, more concise alternative. Though relatively uncommon outside Scandinavia, it represents a culturally rich choice that combines simplicity with meaningful historical roots.

Astri

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".

Arete

Andrina is best-known as an older sister of The Little Mermaid. 

Andrina

Alcina is an operatic name, best-known as the name of the beautiful sorceress of the eponymous Handel opera drawn from the Orlando poems.  Alcina and her sister Morgana live on an island where Alcina seduces every passing sailor but once their novelty wears off, changes them into plants, rocks, or animals.  Alcina comes with modern-sounding short forms Alcie or Alsie, which feel more baby-ready now that names such as Elsie, Elsa, and Isla are becoming popular again.

Alcina

Alza is a concise and distinctive feminine name with several possible origins. It may derive from Spanish, where it relates to the verb 'alzar' meaning 'to raise' or 'to lift up,' suggesting elevation and aspiration. Alternatively, it could be connected to Germanic elements meaning 'noble' or serve as a shortened form of names like Alzada. The brevity of Alza gives it a modern, streamlined quality while its soft sounds maintain a feminine elegance. This uncommon name has a international versatility that works across multiple cultures. Its rarity makes it stand out, yet its simple pronunciation prevents it from being too challenging. For parents seeking a short, meaningful name with cross-cultural appeal, Alza offers uniqueness without complexity.