King and Prince Names Starting With A

Alabaster

Mineral name

Alabaster is a white stone that was often used to make sculptures. The name is thought to derive from an Egyptian term al-abaste, which refers to the Egyptian God Bast.

Alakai

Hawaiian

"leader"

Alakai is an Anglicization of Alaka'i, a Hawaiian name meaning "leader" and the name of a swamp and wilderness preserve on the island of Kaua'i. Its traditional pronunciation would be ah-lah-kah-ee ,…

Alakay

Alakay is a masculine name with Malagasy origins, gaining recognition after appearing in the animated film 'Madagascar' as the birth name of the character Alex the Lion. The name likely derives from…

Alamo

Place-name, Spanish

"poplar tree"

The unique O-ending makes this name memorable, especially for someone with ties to Texas.

Aland

Aland is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Old Norse elements meaning "foreigner's land" or could be connected to the Åland Islands between Finland and Sweden. The…

Alano

Alano is a masculine name with multiple cultural roots. In Italian, it serves as a variation of Alan, while in Spanish it can be understood as 'from Alan,' referring to the Alans, an ancient…

Alanzo

Alanzo is a variation of Alfonso or Alonzo, names with Germanic and Spanish roots. The original form derives from Germanic elements meaning "noble" and "ready" or "eager." This particular spelling…

Alao

Alao is a masculine name with West African origins, particularly common among the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The name carries the meaning of 'one who was born wealthy' or 'born into prosperity.' It…

Alard

German

"noble, steadfast"

Alard looks and sounds like the name of a romantic, medieval knight. It's dashing and unusual; but still easy to pronounce and spell. Cognate Adelard might also appeal if you are considering this…

Alaric

German

"all-powerful ruler"

Alaric is an ancient regal name that sounds modern enough to be considered. Alaric was a traditional name for the kings of the Ostrogoths, the most famous of whom was Alaric I, the King of the West…

Alarich

Alarich is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from elements meaning 'ruler of all' or 'all-powerful ruler.' Historically significant, Alaric I was the first King of the Visigoths who…

Alarick

Alarick is a masculine name with strong Germanic roots, representing a variation of the classic Alaric. Historically significant, Alaric was the name of the Visigoth king who conquered Rome in 410…

Alarico

Alarico is a masculine name with ancient Germanic roots, representing the Italian and Spanish form of Alaric. The name gained historical significance through Alaric I, the Visigothic king who…

Alarik

Croatian, Danish, Dutch, Frisian, Norwegian, Swedish, Finland, variation of Adalrich, German

"noble ruler"

When used in English-speaking countries — it's heard occasionally in the UK — it's more often spelled Alaric, however, across Scandinavia and Europe, Alarik might be prefer. Sharp and cool with an…

Alart

Alart is an exceptionally rare masculine name with medieval European origins. It likely derives from old Germanic elements, possibly related to names like Adelard (meaning 'noble' and 'hardy') or…

Alas

Alas is an uncommon masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Indonesian, 'alas' means 'forest' or 'foundation,' connecting the name to nature and strength. In Lithuanian, it may be related…

Alasdair

Scottish variation of Alexander

"defending men"

In this country, more recognizable with the Alistair spelling.

Alasdaire

Alasdaire is a masculine name representing a variant spelling of Alasdair, the Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander. The name ultimately derives from Greek elements meaning 'defender of mankind' or…

Alasdare

Alasdare is a masculine name that represents a rare variant spelling of the Scottish name Alasdair, which itself is the Gaelic form of Alexander. The name ultimately derives from Greek elements…

Alastair

Scottish

"defender of men"

To Americans, a quintessential British name, introduced to the U.S. public by suave journalist/PBS Masterpiece Theater host Alastair Cook. Sometimes used in the U.S. by parents with Scottish heritage.