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Potential Character Surnames Starting With A

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By alyshadragonfriend
Updated Mon May 22 2023
A collection of potential surnames for characters. This is the first installment of a series.
  1. Adair

    • Origin:

      English and Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "shallow place in a river near oaks"

    • Description:

      This undiscovered unisex name has lots of flair. It was first noticed as a girl's name, starting in the 1980's, on the long-running daytime drama Search for Tomorrow, with the character Adair McCleary, who had ahead-of-their-time brothers named brothers Hogan, Cagney and Quinn. But since Adair has yet to find many takers, it would make a fresh and appealing choice.
  2. Adelin

    • Description:

      Adelin is a feminine name with Germanic roots, though it can occasionally be used for boys in some cultures. It derives from the Germanic element 'adal' meaning 'noble' or 'nobility.' Adelin can be viewed as a variation of Adeline or a feminized form of Adel. The name carries an elegant, vintage quality while maintaining simplicity. Though not widely used in English-speaking countries, it has seen occasional use in France and other European nations. Adelin offers the appeal of aristocratic associations without being pretentious, and its soft ending creates a gentle sound. The name suggests refinement, grace, and a connection to European heritage.
  3. Abilene

    • Origin:

      English from Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "grass"

    • Description:

      Abilene is a rarely used place name, mentioned as such in the New Testament, that combines the cowboy spunk of the Texas city with the midwestern morality of the Kansas town where Dwight D. Eisenhower spent his boyhood. Abilene is a much more untrodden path to the nickname Abbie/Abbie than the Top 10 Abigail.
  4. Adley

    • Origin:

      Variation of Hadley

    • Description:

      Adley made the Top 1000 at Number 735 in 2012 on the heels of sister name Hadley, only to vanish again in 2013. But now, with the popularity of Adelaide and Adeline, it has leaped upward and entered the Top 1000 once again. Adley feels in step with name trends of the moment, but will it survive the ages? Other such mashups have not.
  5. Adler

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "eagle"

    • Description:

      This common German-Jewish surname is a fast riser among boys but lately has been picked up by parents of girls as well. Notable figures with the surname include designer Jonathan Adler, Freud contemporary Alfred Adler, and decorator Frances Adler Elkins and her brother, architect David Adler.
  6. Ace

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "one, unity"

    • Description:

      Ace is a retro nickname most often used for boys, as in Ace Ventura. While some celebrities have adopted it for their sons, there's nothing that makes this name exclusively male.
  7. Adhara

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "virgins"

    • Description:

      Adhara is the name of one of the brightest stars in the sky. Also known as Adara, this name is perfectly suitable for a child.
  8. Adelheid

    • Origin:

      German and Dutch form of Adelheidis, German

    • Meaning:

      "noble, nobility"

    • Description:

      The ancient German name Adelheidis gave rise to both Adelaide and Adelheid. While Adelaide is more popular and better known internationally, Adelheid is still used occasionally in Germany, the Netherlands, and Scandinavia. The German pronunciation is not that different from Adelaide, with a soft h and a long I sound instead of a long A in the last syllable.
  9. Adine

    • Origin:

      Variation of Aideen or Adina

    • Description:

      Spelled this way, Adine could be a relative of either the Irish Aideen, which means jealousy, or the Arabic Adina, meaning slender. We'll go with the slender.
  10. Adna

    • Description:

      Adna is a feminine name with ancient roots and cross-cultural significance. In Hebrew, it means 'pleasure' or 'delight,' while in Bosnian it's associated with 'paradise.' The name appears in the Bible as a male name belonging to several minor figures, but in modern usage, it's more commonly given to girls. Adna has maintained a consistent presence across several cultures, particularly in the Balkans and Middle East. Its brevity and melodic quality make it accessible across language barriers. The name's simple two-syllable structure and soft consonants give it a gentle, flowing quality. Despite its ancient origins, Adna feels contemporary and distinctive without being difficult to pronounce or spell.
  11. Aarvi

    • Description:

      Aarvi is a modern feminine name of Indian origin. It carries beautiful meanings including 'peaceful', 'calm', and 'goddess of wisdom' in Sanskrit. Some interpretations also suggest it means 'stars in the sky'. The name has gained popularity in India and among Indian diaspora communities worldwide over the past decade. Its appealing sound and positive connotations have contributed to its rise as parents seek unique yet meaningful names with cultural roots. Aarvi offers a contemporary choice while honoring South Asian heritage, combining melodic qualities with spiritual significance.

  12. Adamaris

    • Description:

      Adamaris is a feminine name with Latin and Greek origins, blending elements that create a name of distinctive beauty. It combines forms of 'Adam,' the biblical first man whose name relates to 'earth' or 'to make,' with 'maris,' meaning 'of the sea.' This harmonious combination creates a meaningful name suggesting someone who bridges earth and ocean. Popular in Spanish-speaking cultures, Adamaris gained wider recognition in the United States through Mexican actress Adamari López. The name offers a melodic quality with its alternating consonants and vowels, while its meaning evokes natural beauty and adaptability. For parents seeking a feminine name with multicultural appeal, Adamaris provides both poetic sound and substantial meaning.
  13. Adagio

    • Description:

      Adagio is a feminine name derived from the Italian musical term meaning 'at ease' or 'slowly.' In musical notation, adagio indicates a slow, leisurely tempo, often conveying grace and expressiveness. As a given name, Adagio is extremely rare and unconventional, appealing to parents with musical backgrounds or those seeking a melodious and distinctive name. It evokes qualities of gracefulness, patience, and artistic sensibility. While not traditional in any culture as a personal name, it belongs to a growing category of musical terms adopted as names, alongside Aria, Cadence, and Lyric. Adagio has a soft, flowing quality with its alternating 'a' sounds and gentle 'g.'

  14. Abril

    • Origin:

      Spanish and Catalan variation of April

    • Description:

      This Spanish month name has been quietly used for several years now in the US.
  15. Adalind

    • Origin:

      Germanic

    • Meaning:

      "noble shield"

    • Description:

      An even more unusual alternative to the fashionable Adeline and Adelaide, Adalind comes from the same Ancient Germanic root adal, meaning "noble". Adalind Schade is a character on the popular NBC show Grimm.
  16. Aamu

    • Origin:

      Finnish

    • Meaning:

      "morning"

    • Description:

      This modern Finnish word name is a fashionable choice in its home country, having entered into wide usage only since the turn of the 21st century.
  17. Acai

    • Origin:

      Brazilian Portuguese fruit and tree name

    • Description:

      The açai palm is a tree native to Brazil that produces açai berries (the base of those trendy smoothie bowls). Since US birth certificates don't allow for diacritical marks, we are unsure if people are naming their children after the fruit (pronounce ah-sah-EE) or omitting the cedilla and pronouncing it a-KYE.
  18. Aderyn

    • Origin:

      Cornish

    • Meaning:

      "bird"

    • Description:

      Aderyn, like cousin Elowen, may have found her moment: Aderyn makes an original full name that gets you to the cute and trendy nickname Addie. Just remember to put the emphasis on the second syllable.
  19. Acey

    • Description:

      Acey is a rare feminine name with several possible origins. It may have developed as a diminutive of names containing the 'ace' sound, such as Asenath or Acacia, or as a nickname for names beginning with 'A.' Alternatively, it could derive from the word 'ace,' suggesting excellence or someone who excels. Acey has never been common in mainstream usage but occasionally appears in Southern United States naming traditions. The name has a breezy, upbeat quality with its short, open-vowel sound structure. Its simplicity and positive connotations give it a friendly, approachable character. In modern contexts, Acey might appeal to parents seeking a distinctive yet unpretentious name with a subtly positive meaning.

  20. Abeni

    • Origin:

      Yoruba, Nigerian

    • Meaning:

      "we prayed for her and she arrived"

    • Description:

      Perhaps the most perfect name for a long-awaited daughter.