Aries inspired names

Aanisah

Arabic

"good-natured"

The original spelling of a name often Anglicized as Anisa was chosen by singer Macy Gray for her daughter.

Abbott

English, Aramaic, Hebrew

"priest, father"

A traditionally masculine surname, denoting the head of a monastery, a priest, or someone who worked for a church official, Abbott may appeal as a fresh spin on Biblical Abigail. Quietly used for…

Abena

Akan, Fante, Ghanaian

"born on Tuesday"

This name from the Akan language of Ghana in West Africa is traditionally given to baby girls born on a Tuesday. The male version is Kwabena or Kobena.

Abenaa

Twi

"Born on a Tuesday"

The Akan people of Ghana and the Ivory Coast frequently name their children after the day of the week they were born and the order in which they were born. Most Ghanaians have a name using this…

Abi

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…

Abiah

Hebrew

"God is my father"

Abiah is a Biblical name that appears for both female and male figures. It may be considered the same as the name Abijah in the Bible; one female Abijah was a queen and ancestor of Christ. Abiah may…

Abie

Abie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Abigail, though it can also function as a nickname for other names beginning with 'Ab' like Abby or Abelia. The name has Hebrew roots,…

Abra

Feminine variation of Abraham, Hebrew

"father of multitudes"

Abra is soft, sensitive feminine form of Abraham that was the name of a soft, sensitive character in the John Steinbeck book and movie, "East of Eden." In the bible, Abra was a favorite of King…

Abri

Abri is a unique feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In French, it means "shelter" or "haven," conveying a sense of protection and safety. In Hebrew, it can be interpreted as a variation of…

Abriana

Italian feminine variation of Abraham

"father of multitudes"

This lovely name is all but unknown outside Italy but fits perfectly in with the fashions for vowel-starting names that are elaborately feminine. Might make a distinctive alternative to Angelina or…

Aby

Aby is a feminine name with multiple origins and meanings. It can be a short form of Abigail, which has Hebrew roots meaning 'father's joy,' or it might derive from Abraham, meaning 'father of many.'…

Adalia

Hebrew, German, "God is my refuge; noble one"

"God is my refuge; noble one"

Distinctive, elegant, and luxurious, Adalia can be a variation of Adele, or a Hebrew name with a Biblical background. Although it is given exclusively to girls in the US, in the Bible it is…

Adamina

Hebrew

"child of the red earth"

A feminization of Adam with several sweet nickname options — Addie, Ada, Minnie, or Mina being a few.

Adara

Arabic, Hebrew

"maidens; noble, exalted"

A charming multicultural choice with a daring yet grounded sound, Adara is a both a Hebrew name with a noble meaning, and an Arabic name with ties to astronomy. Popular in Puerto Rico and Spain, it…

Adecyn

English, phonetic spelling of Addison, English

"son of Adam"

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.

Adelphia

Greek

"dearest sister"

Has a bit of a trade name feel, as in failed cable service.

Adora

Latin

"adored"

A name that would lavish your child with adoration, a princess name--as in Princess Adora of She-Ra: Princess of Power .