King and Prince Names Starting With A

Alphonsus

Latin form of Alfonso

"noble and ready"

This Latinized form of a name that's well used in Italy and Spain is sometimes heard, oddly enough, in Ireland.

Alphy

Alphy is a charming masculine name that likely originated as a diminutive form of names like Alphonse, Alfred, or Alphaeus. With its friendly '-y' ending, it creates an instantly approachable and…

Alrec

Alrec is an uncommon masculine name of uncertain etymology, possibly a variation of names like Alaric or Aldric. These names have Germanic origins, with Alaric meaning 'ruler of all' and Aldric…

Alric

German

"ruler of all"

Common in Sweden, Alric is part of the family of medieval sounding names, like Alaric, Casimir and Leopold that are increasing gaining a fanbase, perhaps as an antidote to the modern inventions that…

Alrick

Alrick is a masculine name of Old English and Germanic origin, combining elements meaning 'noble' and 'ruler' or 'power.' It shares roots with names like Alaric and Ulrich, carrying an air of…

Alrik

Alrik is a masculine name with strong Norse and Germanic roots, meaning 'ruler of all' or 'complete ruler'—derived from elements meaning 'all' and 'ruler' or 'king.' This powerful name appears in…

Alson

English surname

"son of Allen or Alexander"

A rare but perfectly usable surname name.

Alston

English

"elves' town"

Originally a family name and place name found primarily in England, it transitioned to occasional use as a first name. Alston carries an air of refinement and tradition, evoking images of English…

Altair

Arabic

"falcon"

The eleventh brightest star in the sky has a celestial feel, but also could be the name of a commercial airline.

Altan

Turkish, Mongolian

"red dawn; golden"

A strong and striking Turkish option with an evocative meaning. Equally colorful from its Mongolian roots, it is also associated with gold.

Alten

Alten is a masculine name with Germanic roots, likely derived from the German word 'alt' meaning 'old' or 'ancient.' It may have originated as a surname referring to someone from a place called Alt…

Alto

Latin

"high"

With its musical allusions, a harmonious possibility.

Alton

English

"dweller at the old town"

The sort of formal surname name more popular in another era; Dalton's a more modern relation.

Altyn

Altyn is a masculine name of Turkic origin particularly common in Central Asian countries like Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkey. The name literally means "gold" or "golden" in several Turkic…

Alucard

Popular culture

"Dracula backwards"

While Alucard has the sound of names like Alaric, Arnoud, and Ealdwine, it is in fact literally Dracula spelled backwards. Used in various bits of media over the years, it is perhaps best associated…

Aluin

Aluin is a masculine name of ancient Germanic origin, believed to be a variant of Alvin or Alwin. The name combines the elements 'alf' meaning 'elf' and 'wine' meaning 'friend,' creating the poetic…

Aluino

Aluino is a masculine name with Germanic origins, likely related to the more common Alwin or Alvin, which derives from the elements 'alf' (elf) and 'wine' (friend), thus meaning 'elf friend' or…

Alun

Welsh spelling of Alan; river in Wales

This name of a river in Wales represents a vowel change from Alan, which makes the name somewhat more intriguing, but still possibly not intriguing enough. Bonus points if you're a surfer, sailor, or…

Alv

Alv is a concise masculine name with Nordic origins, particularly connected to Norwegian and Swedish heritage. Derived from Old Norse, the name means 'elf' or 'supernatural being,' reflecting the…

Alvan

Alvan is a masculine name with ancient roots, likely derived from various sources including Old English, where it may have meant 'elf friend,' or from Arabic where similar names relate to 'high' or…