Queen and Princess Names Starting With A

Adél

Hungarian variation of Adele, from French

"noble"

Adélaïde

French form of Adelaide, Germanic

"noble kind"

The French form of the dignified Adelaide, Adélaïde has been borne by Belgian, French, and Luxembourgish nobility, along with musician Héloïse Adélaïde Letissier. It re-entered the French Top 500 in…

Aeeda

Aeeda is a delicate feminine name with roots in multiple cultures. In Arabic origins, it can be related to the name Aida, meaning "returning" or "visitor." Some interpretations suggest it means…

Aeesha

Aeesha is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Aisha or Ayesha, which has Arabic origins meaning 'alive' or 'prosperous.' The name carries significant cultural importance in Muslim…

Aeeshah

Aeeshah is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Aisha (also spelled Ayesha), which has Arabic origins and means 'living' or 'prosperous'. The traditional name Aisha carries…

Aela

Breton

"angel"

Breton cognate of Angela, from Breton ael "angel".

Aelani

Aelani is a modern feminine name that appears to draw inspiration from Hawaiian naming traditions, possibly related to names like Alani (meaning 'orange tree' or 'precious' in Hawaiian) or Leilani…

Aelia

Roman

"sun"

This little-known Ancient Roman name might make a fresh spin on the popular Ella, Ayla, Isla contingent. The "ae" is pronounced "ee" (think Aesop's fables). The Annals of Aeliana is a children's…

Aeliana

Latin

"sun"

This female form of the ancient Latin Aelian has an appealing sound, though kids might have a hard time handling that initial "ae" spelling. Just remember that the "ae" is pronounced "ee" (think…

Aelin

Literary name, possibly inspired by Turkish or Irish

"moon, light or desired"

This character name from the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas has an ancient appeal, even though it seems to be a modern coinage. It may have been inspired by similar sounding names, like the…

Aella

Greek

A name with a weather-related meaning, a tie to mythology, and an airy, bright sound, Aella is a quietly rising choice, with 51 American babies receiving the name in a recent year. In Greek…

Aelwen

Welsh: "white brow"

"white brow"

Aelwen was first used in the revival of native Welsh names in the nineteenth century. It is occasionally used in Wales, but has not made the charts there for at least 20 years. If more parents knew…

Aemiley

Aemiley is an elaborate spelling variation of the classic name Emily, which derives from the Latin 'Aemilia,' a feminine form of the Roman family name Aemilius. This particular spelling incorporates…

Aemilia

Roman

"rival"

Aemilia is the Ancient Roman spelling of the popular Emilia and family. With Emilia and Amelia so popular, this version, while authentic and attractive, will only create confusion without adding real…

Aemilie

Aemilie is a variant spelling of the feminine name Emily, which has Latin origins. It derives from the Roman family name 'Aemilius,' meaning 'rival' or 'emulating.' This elegant, vintage spelling…

Aemma

Literature

A queen in George R. R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire series, featured in the GOT prequel House of the Dragon , where she is played by Sian Brooke.

Aenea

Greek, female variation of Aeneas

"the praised one"

This name found in the fantasy series Endymion/Rise of Endymion has a slightly physiological feel to it.

Aenor

French

"famous wealth"

A medieval French name which belonged to the mother of Eleanor of Aquitaine (incidentally, Aenor is thought to be an older form of the name Eleanor). Its etymology is uncertain, but it may derive…

Aenya

Aenya is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Anya (Russian form of Anna, meaning 'grace'), with the added 'e' giving it a more ethereal quality. Alternatively, it…

Aer

Aer is an uncommon feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the Latin word for 'air' or 'atmosphere,' suggesting qualities of freedom, lightness, and invisibility yet…