Girls Names A Through E

Aliki

Greek, from German

"noble"

This sunny Greek form of Alice with the trendy -i ending could be a great choice for parents looking for a unique and stylish way to get to the nickname Allie. Aliki is sometimes associated with the…

Alilet

Alilet is a feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived as a creative variation of names like Alice, Alina, or Alyssa combined with the diminutive suffix "-let." Alternatively, it could have…

Alinta

Australian Aboriginal

"fire, flame"

This Noongar girls’ name has a dainty sound that belies its fierce fire meaning and could easily cross over into the American or European context.

Aliona

Russian

"bright shining light"

A light and lovely Russian diminutive of Yelena (Helena), now used in its own right in Russia. Also spelt Alyona.

Alira

Aboriginal Australian

"quartz stone"

This Australian name can have other spellings such as Allira, Alirah and Aleara. We prefer this spelling which keeps confusion and mispronunciation to a minimum.

Alisin

Alisin is a feminine name with medieval origins, appearing as a variant of Alice or Alison in historical records. The name derives ultimately from the Germanic name Adelaide, meaning 'noble natured'…

Alix

French

"noble type"

A chic and sassy French choice, popular in France but likely to be confused with the more prosaic Alex in English-speaking countries. Although sometimes used in the US as a variant spelling of Alex,…

Alixandra

Alixandra is a feminine name that represents a creative variation of Alexandra, which derives from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning 'defender of mankind' or 'protector of people.' The unique…

Alixia

Alixia is a feminine name that appears to be a creative spelling variation of Alexia, which derives from Greek origins meaning 'defender' or 'helper.' This alternative spelling gives the traditional…

Alizee

Alizée is a feminine name of French origin, derived from 'alizé,' meaning 'trade wind.' It gained international recognition through the popular French singer Alizée Jacotey who rose to fame in the…

Alizeh

Persian

"wind"

This old Persian name was chosen by actress Geena Davis for her daughter. It's an attractive variation on a name that exists in dozens of forms, from Alissa and Eliza to the French Alizee, but you'll…

Alja

Slovene diminutive of Aleksandra

"defending men"

Common as an independent name in Slovenia.

Allaire

French surname, possibly meaning "cheerful"

"cheerful"

Allaire, a last name in France. could make a first, with its light and airy feel.

Allegra

Italian

"joyous"

In music, the term allegro means "quickly, lively tempo," which makes this quintessential Bohemian ballet dancer's name all the more appealing. Allegra is one of the most distinctive yet accessible…

Allicen

Allicen is a modern variant spelling of the classic name Alice, which derives from the Old French name Aalis, a short form of the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning "noble type." This contemporary…

Allisa

Allisa is a feminine name representing a modern spelling variation of Alisa, itself derived from the classic names Alice or Elisabeth. The name has Germanic origins where 'Alice' means 'noble' or 'of…

Allisen

Allisen is a feminine name that represents a modern variant spelling of Alison or Allison. These names ultimately derive from the medieval French diminutive of Alice (Alison), which itself comes from…

Ally

Spelling variation of Allie

This spelling variation of the popular girls' nickname ranks behind the more traditional form—Allie (Number 255). This spelling could be hurt by the word name ally, which bears a different…

Aloha

Hawaiian

"hello; goodbye"

Aloha is more familiar but less namelike than Alohi, a Hawaiian name that means bright and shining. However, with the rise of word names, Aloha might make an undeniably cool and modern choice. Aloha…

Alohi

Hawaiian

"shining, brilliant"

Just one letter separates Alohi from the famous Hawaiian greeting "aloha," but that one letter makes all the difference.