Girls Names A Through E

Annabel

Scottish variation of Amabel

"loving"

Annabel is a spirited name that embodies quirky British gentility. Appearing in Scotland as early as the twelfth century, where it was a royal name, it also recalls the romantic Edgar Allan Poe poem…

Annabell

Variation of Annabelle.

Annabella

Variation of Annabel or English compound name, Anna + Bella

"loving or grace + beautiful"

Annabella is one of a constellation of names that include Anabella, Annabelle, Annabel, Anabel, Annabelle, and Annabell -- all lovely names that have suffered from their association with the…

Annabeth

Combination of Anna and Beth

This is a long-recognized smoosh name merging Anna with the short form of Elizabeth, and is one of the prettiest combo names, a possible alternative to Annabel. Annabeth Chase is one of the main…

Annalee

Combination of Anna and Lee

"grace; pasture"

A compound name with an old-fashioned ring. It only first appeared on the US Top 1000 in 2012. Annalie is a somewhat different name that is nevertheless pronounced the same.

Annalisa

Comnibation of Anna and Lisa

One of the more widely used combination forms.

Annamaria

Italian combination of Anna and Maria

"grace + drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

A pretty smoosh name predominantly used by Italian Catholics. The meaning of Maria is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from…

Annamarie

English combination of Anna and Marie

"grace + drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

This variation of Annemarie ensures the name is pronounced with four syllables. Classic and sturdy but with a playful, spirited sound, Annamarie is popular in Czechia, where it is also written as…

Anne-marie

French, combination of Anne and Marie

"grace + drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

One of the oldest and most widely used compound names, now a bit dated but not as much so as its opposite Mary-Ann. The hyphen is optional. The meaning of Marie is uncertain, but theories include…

Anneke

Dutch

"grace"

Dutch, Limburgish and Afrikaans diminutive of Anne.

Annelise

Danish variation of Anneliese, German, Dutch

"grace + oath"

A streamlined version of Anneliese, or perhaps a hybrid of Ann and Elise.

Annemarie

English combination of Anne and Marie

"grace + drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

One of the most classic smoosh names around, and very international, too. The meaning of Marie is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea");…

Anneth

Cornish

"home"

Anneth was derived from the Cornish word annedh , meaning "home," but it may also be viewed as a variation of the French name Annette.

Annette

French

"grace"

Annette is a French diminutive of Ann which was among the first wave of widely-used girls' names from France, now neglected for so long that it's almost starting to feel stylish again.

Annis

Variation of Agnes

"pure, virginal"

Annis and Anice are both antique variations of Agnes that have fallen out of use, perhaps because of pronunciation problems (ANN-is, or an-EES?)

Annise

Annise is a delicate feminine name that may have originated as a variant of Anise, referring to the sweet-smelling herb used in cooking and traditional medicine. The name also bears resemblance to…

Annmarie

English combination of Anne and Marie

"grace + drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

Variant of Annemarie

Annunciata

Latin

"annunciation"

A religious name, referring to the announcement by the Virgin Mary that she was with child.

Anokhi

Hindi

"unique"

Anokhi is a beautiful Indian name largely unknown but easily translated in English-speaking cultures. Ani or Noki make adorable short forms.

Anoki

Hindi, Sioux

"unique; actor"

A multicultural choice with star quality, Anoki is both a variation of the Hindi name, Anokhi, meaning "unique", and a Sioux name, meaning "actor". A rare choice, and more familiar as a word for…