King and Prince Names Starting With A

Angaros

Persian, courier

Angaros is a rarely used unisex name related to Angel.

Angeles

Spanish

"angels"

While Angel is primarily used among Hispanic baby boys, Angeles is overwhelmingly feminine. This is because it's typically a reference to Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles , a title of the…

Angelico

Italian

"angelic"

The great pre-Renaissance painter known as Fra Angelico was actually born Guido di Pietro, but his nom d'art might work for your little angel.

Angelito

Angelito is a masculine name of Spanish origin, functioning as an affectionate diminutive of Angel. The suffix '-ito' adds a sense of endearment, essentially meaning 'little angel.' Popular in…

Angelov

Angelov is a Bulgarian and Macedonian surname derived from the personal name Angel, which comes from the Greek word 'angelos' meaning 'messenger' or 'angel.' As a family name, it follows the Slavic…

Angelus

Latin

"angel"

The Latin word for an angel (and the male form of Angela) is a rare but smart and stately name. The Angelus is a Catholic devotion, and the name is also used for the church bell that traditionally…

Angus

Anglicized form of Aonghus, Aonghas, Gaelic

"one strength"

Angus is a traditional yet stylish choice in the UK, especially in Scotland. And it's a cool choice for US parents too, particularly those whose roots go back to Glasgow. The ancient Celtic form…

Anh

Vietnamese

"hero, brave, petal, flower"

This simple unisex Vietnamese name has multiple meanings, including "hero", "petal", "brave", and "bright", depending on the characters used to write it. One of the most popular names in Vietnam, it…

Anhad

Punjabi

"limitless"

A unisex Indian name that reaches for the stars.

Anias

Anias is a masculine name with multicultural roots. It may be considered a variant of Ananias, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'God has been gracious.' Alternatively, it could be related to Aeneas…

Anibal

Variation of Hannibal, Phoenician

"my grace is Ba'al"

While Hannibal may always be associated with the fictional cannibal to English ears, this alternative form is an Anglicization of the Portuguese and Spanish variant, Aníbal. Familiar (though not…

Aniketos

Aniketos is a masculine name of Greek origin meaning 'unconquered' or 'invincible.' This powerful ancient name derives from the Greek elements 'a' (not) and 'niketos' (conquerable), literally…

Anirudh

Anirudh is a masculine name with Sanskrit origins, primarily found in Indian culture. The name means 'unobstructed' or 'unstoppable,' deriving from 'a' (not) and 'nirudh' (hindered or stopped). In…

Anish

Sanskrit

"supreme"

A not uncommon name in India that's become associated, in the West, with famed sculptor Anish Kapoor, who won the prestigious Turner Prize in 1991. It's also the name of (among others) a…

Anjelo

Anjelo is a masculine name representing a spelling variation of Angelo, which derives from Greek and Latin origins meaning 'messenger' or 'angel.' This alternative spelling maintains the same…

Anker

Anker is a masculine name with Scandinavian and Germanic origins, historically functioning as both a given name and surname. It derives from the word for 'anchor,' symbolizing stability and…

Anno

Form of Hanno, diminutive of Johan, German variation of John

"God is gracious"

Anno is an extreme rarity: a simple, familiar-sounding name with deep history that is completely unknown in the US and rare in its native Germany. Anno is the name of a saint also known as Hanno, a…

Annunzio

Annunzio is a masculine Italian name derived from the Latin 'annuntiatio,' meaning 'announcement' or 'proclamation.' It has religious significance in Italian Catholic culture, referring to the…

Anse

French

"cove"

Name of Faulkner's great emotional villain in As I Lay Dying , Anse is not ordinarily used as a first name. It literally means cove in French, though the element ans means God in Old German and is…

Ansel

German

"with divine protection"

Ansel, primarily associated with the great western photographer Ansel Adams, famed for his magnificent photographs of the Yosemite Valley, could make a creative artist-hero choice. For Adams it was a…