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Aquila
Latin
"eagle"
An evocative ancient word that's used as a first name in the New Testament, among other places. It's also the name of an eagle-shaped constellation. That said, contemporary interest in the name…
Arabesque
French word name
"ballet position; ornate design"
Fanciful, edging toward bizarre.
Arabia
Place name from Greek
A phonetically attractive place-name that can be used for babies but rarely is.
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…
Arantxa
Basque
"thornbush"
Basque names, indeed the entire Basque language, are unrelated to any other. Arantxa is a diminutive of Arantzazu. This obscure choice was made known by tennis player Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario.
Arava
Hebrew
"willow"
Unknown but eminently usable choice, especially for Jewish parents, with lovely meaning.
Archangela
Archangela is a feminine name with religious origins, derived from the Greek elements 'arch' (chief) and 'angelos' (messenger), literally meaning 'chief messenger of God.' This name directly…
Arcangela
Greek
"high-ranking angel"
Arcangela is a heavenly possibility if Angel or Angela isn't elevated enough for you.
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…
Argentina
Latin
"silver"
South America provides a continent of interesting, undiscovered names -- Bolivia, Peru, Brazil, and the tango-rhythmed Argentina.
Arianwen
Welsh
"silver, white, fair, blessed"
Rarely heard outside of Wales, Arianwen combines the pretty Welsh element gwen with the silvery arian , giving it a metallic and shining meaning. The name is sometimes listed as one of the daughters…
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…
Arista
Greek or Latin
"the best; ear of corn"
From the root for aristocrat, an upwardly mobile choice -- or if you go by its other meaning, an earthy delicious choice. Arista is a rare name for girls that has the popular A beginning-and-ending…
Artemis
Greek mythology
"safe; butcher"
Artemis, one of the key figures of the female Greek pantheon, is the ancient virgin goddess of the hunt, wilderness, animals, childbirth, and a protector of young girls, later associated with the…
Arthurina
Feminine form of Arthur, Celtic
"bear"
If you're looking for a girl's name that honors an ancestral Arthur, try Artis.
Artis
Celtic
"bear"
Unusual multicultural choice that may appeal to the artistically inclined. The bear meaning gives it a new trendy edge as an animal name.
Arthea
Arthea is a feminine name that likely represents a variation of Althea, which comes from the Greek word 'althein,' meaning 'to heal.' In Greek mythology, Althea was the mother of Meleager. The…
Asencion
Spanish
"ascension"
Highly religious choice.
Ascella
Latin
"armpit"
A star system in Sagittarius, so one of the most appropriate names for December babies .
Astaroth
Astaroth is a feminine name with ancient mythological origins. It derives from the name of a powerful demon or fallen angel in occult traditions, appearing in various grimoires and demonological…