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Annabeth
Combination of Anna and Beth
This is a long-recognized smoosh name merging Anna with the short form of Elizabeth, and is one of the prettiest combo names, a possible alternative to Annabel. Annabeth Chase is one of the main…
Anneka
Anneka is a feminine name with Scandinavian and Dutch origins, primarily functioning as a variant of Anna or Annika. In Dutch, it's a diminutive form of Anna, while in Swedish and Finnish contexts,…
Annette
French
"grace"
Annette is a French diminutive of Ann which was among the first wave of widely-used girls' names from France, now neglected for so long that it's almost starting to feel stylish again.
Ansonya
Ansonya is an uncommon feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly a creative variation of names like Anya, Sonya, or a combination of different name elements. This distinctive name has a melodic…
Antania
Antania is a feminine name with possible origins in Latin or Greek linguistic traditions. It may be a feminine form of Anthony or a variant of Antonia, ultimately derived from the Roman family name…
Antigone
Greek
"worthy of one's parents, in place of one's parents"
In Greek mytholgy, Antigone was the noble and courageous daughter of Oedipus, who acts as his guide after he blinds himself. Antigone is also the eponymous heroine of a play by Jean Anouilh. Despite…
Antinia
Antinia is a rare feminine name that appears to be a modern variation of names like Antonia or Anthea. Its origins are not firmly established in traditional naming history, suggesting it may be a…
Antona
Antona is a feminine name with Latin origins, likely deriving from the masculine name Antonius, which means 'priceless' or 'of inestimable worth.' This uncommon variation of Antonia has historically…
Antonia
Latin
"from Antium"
Antonia is stronger than most feminized boys’ names , reflecting the pioneer spirit of Willa Cather's classic novel My Antonia . Antonia is hovering near the bottom of the US popularity list, which…
Antonice
Antonice is a feminine name derived from the Roman family name Antonius, which gave rise to the more common Anthony and Antonia. This distinctive variation maintains the classical roots while…
Antonine
Feminine diminutive of Antoine, French form of Anthony
"priceless one"
The roles of vintage French girl names are filled with now-rare feminizations, such as Antonine. More usual forms today are Antonia or even Antoinette.
Aqua
Color name
One of the new color names that is catching on, invoking a calm, blue-green-sea feeling.
Aquilia
Latin
"eagle"
This and two other female forms -- AQUILA and AQUILINA -- of the Roman family name Aquilius might live on in modern times.
Arcadia
Greek
"region offering peace and contentment"
Arcadia, a name for an unspoiled paradise, makes an attractive secular alternative to Nevaeh or Eden. For parents who want an unusual name with a friendlier nickname, Arcadia has the advantage of…
Arcana
word name
This name has many different connotations, from Tarot cards to a species of butterfly. It is related to the English word arcane, which means esoteric, mysterious, enigmatic.
Argentia
Latin
"silver"
A shimmery ancient Roman name that could still shine today. VARIATION: ARGENTA
Ariadne
Greek
"most holy"
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…
Arlene
English
Popular in the US from the 1920s to the 1950s, Arlene is of uncertain origin and seems to be a modern innovation, perhaps based on names like Marlene and Darlene which were popular around the same…
Ash
Diminutive of Ashley, English
"ash tree"
Ash is a gender-neutral choice that calls to mind the '80s favorite: Ashley. But view it as a nature name -- as in the tree, not the charred bit of soot in the fireplace -- and it makes a cool choice…
Asha
Sanskrit; Swahili
"hope; life"
Asha is an Indian name that comes from the Sanskrit word for hope or desire, but it is also a Swahili name derived from Aisha, meaning life. Since the ascendance of Ashley through the 1980s and 90s,…