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Araluen
Aboriginal Australian
"water lilies; place of the water lilies"
Araluen is a beautiful Aboriginal Australian place name, used in several sites, always connected to the dainty water lily. In terms of sound Araluen offers it all - the "Ara" beginning made popular…
Araminta
Literature, compound of Arabella and Aminta, Greek
"loveable; unyielding + defender; unfading"
Araminta is a poetic and enchanting eighteenth-century invention with plenty of elegance and a touch of old-fashioned clunkiness. It first appeared in William Congreve's 17th century comedy The Old…
Arcelia
Spanish
"treasure chest"
Arcelia is an undiscovered Spanish treasure worth considering.
Ardesia
Italian
"slate, slate gray"
An attractive Italian color and rock word name that doesn't sound anything like its meaning.
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…
Ariane
Ariane is a feminine name of Greek origin, representing the French form of Ariadne. In Greek mythology, Ariadne was the daughter of King Minos who helped Theseus escape the Labyrinth. The name…
Arianell
Welsh
"silver + yellow; silver + shining"
This early Welsh saint's name is unusual and lovely, waiting to be discovered. Saint Arianell was a member of the Welsh royal family who was possessed by a spirit which was exorcised by Saint Dyfrig,…
Arietta
Compound name, variation of Harriet
"little song; little lion; home ruler"
A name that is either inspired by the classic Harriet (and by the character Arrietty in The Borrowers ), or, a compound name, merging Aria and Ari with Etta, to generate the meanings "little song" or…
Aristeia
Literary term from Greek
"the best"
In epic poetry, the term aristeia is used to denote the climactic point where the hero/heroine has their finest hour. Aristeia feels at home with other big Greek names like Atalanta, Cassiopeia and…
Aristella
Spanish, Brazillian, Greek
"excellent, best"
Likely a variation of the Spanish Aristea, combined with the popular -ella suffix, Aristella has its origins in Greek, drawn from the element aristos meaning "excellent" or "best". Predominantly used…
Armande
French, feminine variation of Armand
Feminine form of Armand, has an elegant charm.
Arminda
Arminda is a feminine name with Latin and Spanish origins, possibly derived from the Germanic name Ermenhild, composed of elements meaning "whole" or "universal" and "battle." In Portuguese and…
Ashira
Hebrew
"I will sing"
Unusual name with stylish, silky feel.
Aubrette
Aubrette is a delicate feminine name of French origin, functioning primarily as a diminutive form of Aubrey or Aubree. The name carries the meaning "elf ruler" or "magical being" from its Germanic…
Audria
Audria is a feminine name with ancient roots, serving as a variant of Audrey. It derives from the Anglo-Saxon name Æðelþryð (Aethelthryth), meaning 'noble strength.' The name underwent various…
Augustina
Feminine variation of Augustus, Latin
"the exalted one"
Derived from the Ancient Roman family name, Augustinus, itself a form of Augustus, this elaborate form is less familiar than August and Augusta, but it has the flair of Georgiana and Evangelina.…
Auretta
Italian
"light wind"
A pretty addition to the Au-girl names like Audrey, Aurora and Autumn. The beginning Aur syllable, which often relates to gold, makes this an appropriate and one of the more unusual names for autumn…
Aurinda
American invented name
"gold"
The Early Americans invented names too, sometimes variations of classical or biblical favorites. This one appears in Colonial rosters; the Aur beginning is Latin and means "gold."
Aveline
French from German
"desired; or island, water"
Aveline is a name that's long been an obscure cousin of more widely-used choices, but may come into its own riding the tail of the megapopular Ava, which may derive from the same root. Although…
Avelot
Old English
"bird"
This name stems from the Latin term Avis, meaning bird. Related names include Avice, Aveza and Aveline.