Girls Names A Through E

Anona

Latin

"corn, grain"

Name of the Roman goddess of harvest and grain, appropriate for a fall baby. And a palindrome too!

Anoush

Armenian

"sweet"

A dramatic and adorable name with a lot of sweep and swoosh. Also spelled Anush.

Anoushka

Russian, diminutive of Ann

"grace"

A lively, affectionate Russian pet name that is never given as a full name in its homeland, but has found some popularity in upper-crusty British society. It's also a surprising cultural crossover…

Anselma

Anselma is the feminine form of Anselm, a name of Germanic origin derived from the elements "ans" (god) and "helm" (helmet, protection), meaning "protected by God" or "divine helmet." The name gained…

Ansley

English

"clearing with a hermitage"

Part Ashley, part Ainsley, part Annie, Ansley featured in the US Top 1000 from the late '90s until 2020. It peaked in 2011 when it nearly reached the Top 600, but has declined in recent years. An…

Anthe

Greek

"blossom, bloom"

A floral Greek name that may appeal to those who enjoy Anthea, Athena, and Ianthe, but were also hoping for something more concise. It appears in Greek mythology as one of the Alcyonides, a nymph of…

Anthea

Greek

"flowery"

This unjustly neglected floral name is smart and crisp, with a touch of Athena, Anna, and Cynthia about it. It also has that stylish Greek mythological heritage: Anthea is an epithet of Hera, the…

Antheia

Antheia derives from ancient Greek origins, where it was the name of the goddess of flowers, gardens, and flowery wreaths. She was one of the Charites (Graces) associated with vegetation, blossoms,…

Anthymia

Anthymia is an extremely rare feminine name with ancient Greek origins. It derives from the Greek word 'anthemon,' meaning 'flower' or 'blossom,' combined with elements suggesting 'spirit' or 'mind.'…

Antigone

Greek

"worthy of one's parents, in place of one's parents"

In Greek mytholgy, Antigone was the noble and courageous daughter of Oedipus, who acts as his guide after he blinds himself. Antigone is also the eponymous heroine of a play by Jean Anouilh. Despite…

Antiquity

English word name

"antiquity"

Your daughter will like this better at twenty than she will at fifty.

Antoinette

French feminine diminutive form of Antoine

"priceless one"

This feminization of Anthony, like other early French forms, such as Babette and Nanette, is not heard as often as it once was, but it could be time for a reappraisal of this delicate Gallic choice.…

Antonia

Latin

"from Antium"

Antonia is stronger than most feminized boys’ names , reflecting the pioneer spirit of Willa Cather's classic novel My Antonia . Antonia is hovering near the bottom of the US popularity list, which…

Anunciata

Anunciata is a feminine name with Latin and Spanish roots, derived from the word 'annuntiare' meaning 'to announce' or 'to proclaim.' The name directly connects to the Annunciation in Christian…

Anushka

Anushka is a feminine name of Indian origin, serving as a diminutive form of Anu, which means 'atomic' or 'small' in Sanskrit. The name carries warmth and affection through its diminutive suffix.…

Anuša

Slovene diminutive of Ana

"grace"

A Slovene diminutive by elaboration, akin to the Russian Anushka.

Anwen

Welsh

"very fair, beautiful"

Anwen is one of the simplest and best of the classic Welsh girls' names, more unusual than Bronwen but with the same serene feel.

Aobh

Irish Gaelic

"beauty, radiance"

Also spelled Aoibh, this rare Irish Gaelic name is pronounced just like Eve. Given to 3 babies in Ireland in a recent year, it shares the same root as the more popular Aoife, giving it a radiant…

Aoibh

Celtic, Short Form Of aoibheann

"beautiful, radiant"

One of many Irish names that, despite pronunciation challenge, are beginning to be taken into consideration here as authentic Celtic versions of familiar English names.

Aoibheann

Irish

"beautiful sheen"

An ancient Aoibheann was the mother of Saint Enda, and Aoibheann remains popular in Ireland today, sometimes with its Anglicized spelling Eavan.