Jewel's List of Song Inspired Names

This is list especially designated for the music obsessed parents. (It's totally for all you writers too.) I also encourage you to look up the songs if you want... but I mean it's whatever, you don't have to. But they are good songs!
  1. Ana
    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Hannah
    • Meaning:

      "grace"
    • Description:

      Pared-down form loses none of the name's grace or power. Ana is one of the most popular Spanish names for girls in the US.
  2. Anna
    • Origin:

      Variation of Hannah, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "grace"
    • Description:

      Anna has become the dominant form of the Ann family, offering a touch of the international to English speakers and a bit more style than the oversimplified Ann or Anne.
  3. Arabella
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "yielding to prayer"
    • Description:

      Arabella, lovely and elegant, has long been well used in Britain and finally made it onto the American list in 2005. Its meaning may also be interpreted as "beautiful," thanks to -bella.
  4. Astair
    • Barbara
      • Origin:

        Latin
      • Meaning:

        "foreign woman"
      • Description:

        If you can get the lively young Barbara Bush to replace her grandmother's white-haired image, you might discover a rhythmic classic with an interesting history. Barbara is undoubtedly among the most classic girl names starting with B.
    • Benny
      • Billy