Girls Names A Through E

Arianell

Welsh

"silver + yellow; silver + shining"

This early Welsh saint's name is unusual and lovely, waiting to be discovered. Saint Arianell was a member of the Welsh royal family who was possessed by a spirit which was exorcised by Saint Dyfrig,…

Arianwen

Welsh

"silver, white, fair, blessed"

Rarely heard outside of Wales, Arianwen combines the pretty Welsh element gwen with the silvery arian , giving it a metallic and shining meaning. The name is sometimes listed as one of the daughters…

Ariarne

English, invented name

Phonetic spelling of Ariane worn by the Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus, who goes by the nickname Arnie.

Aricelia

Aricelia is a feminine name of Latin origin, likely derived from a combination of elements or as a variant of Araceli. Araceli comes from Latin 'ara coeli' meaning 'altar of heaven,' with religious…

Aries

Latin

"a ram"

A recent favorite among boy names, now a top riser for girls.

Arika

Arika is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variation of Erica, which derives from the Norse name Eiríkr, meaning "eternal ruler" or "ever powerful." In Japanese, Arika (有香)…

Arinya

Thai

"beautiful knowledgeable woman"

This name has it all - looks, brains, charms and an international sound that can go anywhere.

Arionna

Arionna is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variation of names like Arianna or Ariana. With Greek origins, it connects to the element 'ari' meaning 'excellence' or 'best,' though the specific…

Arizona

Place-name from Papago Indian

"little springs"

We usually think of place-names as a modern invention, but in fact Arizona ranked on the US Top 1000 from its inception in 1880 until 1911, when it vanished below the surface. It peaked at Number 510…

Arkadina

Feminine variation of Arkady

"from Arcadia"

Arkadina was thrust into the limelight as one of the (many) middle names of Uma Thurman and Arpad Busson's little girl. The Slavic or Russian feminine form of Arkady, which is derived from the…

Arke

Greek

"swift"

Arke was the twin sister of the Greek rainbow goddess Iris. Arke is often associated with the seldom-seen, faded second rainbow. She had iridescent wings, which Zeus eventually took off her after she…

Arla

Swedish

"early"

While Arla has a literal meaning in Swedish, its roots as a name are probably more closely related to such names as Arlene or Orla. Arla is among the girls' Top 1000 names in the UK.

Arley

English

"from the rabbit meadow"

Abbreviated form of Harley that might also be spelled, for girls, Arleigh or Arlee.

Arlyss

Arlyss is an uncommon feminine name with a distinctive sound and uncertain etymology. It may be a variation of the Welsh name Arlys, a derivative of Arline (meaning 'pledge'), or a creative modern…

Armande

French, feminine variation of Armand

Feminine form of Armand, has an elegant charm.

Armina

Italian from German

"army man"

Army plus meaner equals an unappealing name.

Arminda

Arminda is a feminine name with Latin and Spanish origins, possibly derived from the Germanic name Ermenhild, composed of elements meaning "whole" or "universal" and "battle." In Portuguese and…

Arminta

Arminta is a feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly deriving from Latin 'armenta' (cattle or herd) or perhaps developed as a variant of Araminta. The name has historical usage in the United…

Aroa

Basque

"era, time"

Part of a group of lovely A-starting names popular in Spain, along with Ainhoa and Aitana. Spanish actress Aroa Gimeno introduced this one.

Aroha

Māori

"love"

This beautiful Māori name meaning love (cognate with Hawaiian aloha ) is more wearable than the English word and softer Venus or Aphrodite. Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern named her…