Girls Names A Through E

Adra

Adra is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Arabic 'Adhra,' meaning 'virgin' or 'pure,' or could be connected to the Hebrew 'Aderet,' meaning 'cloak' or 'glory.'…

Adrastea

Ancient Greek

"inescapable"

In Greek mythology, Adrastea (or Adrasteia) was a nymph who helped raise the infant Zeus. It was also sometimes used as an alternate name for several other goddesses, and is the name of one of the…

Adrasteia

Greek

In Greek mythology, Adrasteia (or Adrastea) was a nymph who helped raise the infant Zeus. It was also sometimes used as an alternate name for several other goddesses, and is the name of one of the…

Adrea

Adrea is a feminine name that appears to be a variant of Andrea, which derives from the Greek word 'andreia' meaning 'courage' or 'masculinity.' Andrea was originally a masculine name (the feminine…

Adreana

Adreana is a feminine name that appears to be a variant of the Greek-derived Adriana, meaning 'from Hadria,' referencing an ancient city in northern Italy. This elegant variation maintains the…

Adreanna

Adreanna is a feminine name that represents a creative variation of Adriana or Adrienne, which ultimately derive from Hadrian, meaning 'from Hadria' (an ancient town in northern Italy). This…

Adreea

Adreea is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Andrea or Adriana. With its unique spelling, Adreea offers a distinctive alternative while maintaining the melodic quality of its…

Adria

Adria is a feminine name with multiple origins. It derives primarily from the Adriatic Sea, which was named after the ancient city of Adria in northern Italy. The name has Latin roots, connecting to…

Adrielly

Feminization of Adriel, Hebrew

"God is my master"

Portuguese influencer Adrielly Lima brought her previously one-of-a-kind name into the spotlight. It debuted in 2021 when 17 sets of parents named their daughters Adrielly.

Adrienne

Latin, feminine variation of Adrian

"man from Adria"

A long-integrated French feminine form of Adrian, now overshadowed by the a -ending version, but still a valid option, with considerable substance and dignity—though these days more parents would…

Aduke

Yoruba, Nigerian

"much loved"

A beautiful African name which can also lead to the always-wearable "Addy" nickname.

Adwen

Welsh / Cornish

This is a name from ancient Britain: St Adwen was one of many fifth-century Welsh saints of whom little more is known than their name. It survives in St Adwen's Church (also known as Adwena or…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Aerenne

Aerenne is an uncommon feminine name with possible French or constructed origins. The name has an ethereal, delicate quality, possibly evoking associations with the word 'aerial' or the Latin 'aer'…

Aeron

Welsh

Tolkien may have been inspired by this unisex name of a Celtic goddess of war. Welsh poet Dylan Thomas named his daughter the variation Aeronwy. With goddess names so hot for baby girls, this…

Aeronwen

Aeronwen is a feminine Welsh name combining 'aeron,' meaning 'fruits' or 'berries,' with 'gwen,' meaning 'white,' 'blessed,' or 'fair.' Sometimes spelled Aronwen, this traditional Welsh name…