Aries inspired names

Auburn

Color name

"deep reddish-brown"

With its rich aural relation to names like Aubrey and Audrey, this color name could be the next Amber, or Scarlett.

Augusta

Feminine variation of Augustus, Latin

"great, magnificent"

Augusta is a dignified name reminiscent of wealthy great-aunts and stately homes, but with the fashion for both August and Gus for boys, and the renewed interest in clunky classics like Gwendolyn and…

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.…

Aurelie

French variation of Aurelia, Latin

"the golden one"

Aurelie is the delicate French variation of Aurelia, one of the most improbable popular names of recent years. Both versions of the name are lovely, but it might be difficult to insist that Americans…

Aurembiaix

Aragonese

"from the lower golden land"

Aurembiaix was an impressive medieval countess, whose father Ermengol fought for her to inherit his lands, title and estate. Aurembiaix later fought for her right to succeed her father, and being a…

Aurian

Literary name inspired by Latin

"gold, dawn or breeze"

The eponymous character of the fantasy novel Aurian by Maggie Furey. It may have been inspired by the Latin aurum "gold", or by names like Aurora ("dawn") or Aura ("breeze"), also derived from the…

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…

Avila

German

"desired; or island, water"

An unusual and appealing name that is the origin of Evelyn, via the Norman French name Aveline. It derives from an obscure Germanic root, the meaning of which is not clear. Theories include "desired,…

Avri

English or Hebrew, spelling variation of Avery or feminine short form of Avraham

The name recently given to their daughter by Susan and Robert Downey, Jr. is pronounced like Avery and may be seen as a kree8tiv spelling variation of that popular unisex name or a girlish short form…

Axelle

French feminine form of Axel

"father of peace"

Putting the emphasis on the "elle" softens a name that seems at once futuristic and medieval.

Axton

English

"sword stone"

Axton has been climbing the charts for boys, hot on the heels of Braxton and Maxton. It is very occasionally used for girls too.

Ayu

Indonesian

"very feminine, beautiful"

A common Indonesian name that is sometimes (as with Mary here) joined with another, as in 'Ayu' and 'Tyas,' which becomes 'Ayuningtyas' and means beautiful heart.

Azar

Iranian

"fire"

Simple yet unusual (to non-Iranians) is an excellent combination for a name, which the fiery Azar embodies perfectly.

Bakarne

Basque

"alone"

Like the masculine version, Bakar, the meaning makes this a depressing choice for a child.

Baptista

Latin

"the baptized one"

Probably too evangelical for mass importation.

Barrie

Feminine variation of Barry

"spear"

The kind of cutesy female spin not popular since Barry was big for boys, several decades ago. Consider Bara instead.

Bartolomea

Aramaic

"of the furrow"

Feminine form of Bartolomeo

Basilia

Greek, feminine variation of Basil

Rare but attractive female form of Basil.

Bechan

Welsh

"little one"

An unusual Welsh name with a cute meaning.

Beck

Short form of Rebecca or English

"one living beside a small stream"

Although the single-named singer is male, this might be a girl's nickname name or a sleek nature name that's perfect in the middle.