Girls Names A Through E

Athenais

Athenais is a rare feminine name with classical Greek origins. It derives from Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, law, strategic warfare, mathematics, strength,…

Atherton

English surname and place-name

A rather formal British surname that originated as a place name in the county of Lancashire.

Athie

Athie is a rare feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly a diminutive form of names containing 'Ath-' elements or a variation of 'Athena.' This uncommon name has a delicate, ethereal quality…

Atka

Variation of Agatha, Greek, Inuktitut

"good woman; guardian spirit"

Both a spiky variant of Agatha, predominantly used in Poland, Atka is also an Inuit name with a spiritual meaning.

Atlantique

Atlantique is a rare feminine name of French origin, inspired by the Atlantic Ocean. The name evokes images of vast, powerful waters and carries a sense of mystery and depth. While uncommon as a…

Atlantis

Greek place name

"daughter of Atlas"

Mythical wonderland makes strong, evocative first name.

Atlas

Greek

"bearer of the heavens"

While Atlas is a decidedly male god and this name is in the US Top 300 for boys, it is used for an increasingly significant number of baby girls in the US. And undeniably, it's a name that imparts…

Atria

Star name, Latin

"entry hall"

A star in the constellation Triangulum Australe, also the name of a publishing imprint and an assisted living corporation, probably because it has that streamlined corporate I-could-be-a-car-name…

Attica

Greek

"from Attica"

Attica has not taken off as a baby name for girls the way Atticus has for boys partly because it's the name of an infamous prison in upstate New York where an deadly riot took place in 1971. Fewer…

Attie

Attie is a feminine name that traditionally functions as a diminutive or nickname for names like Harriet, Athaliah, or more commonly now, Matilda. It has Dutch origins where it served as a pet form…

Aubine

Aubine is a feminine French name derived from the masculine Aubin, which comes from the Latin 'albinus,' meaning 'white' or 'fair.' This elegant name carries the delicate charm characteristic of…

Aubri

English

"elf ruler"

Variation of Aubrey.

Aubrianne

Compound name

"elf ruler + grace"

A little like Adrianne, this compound name blends classic Anne with modern Aubrey.

Aubriella

Combination of Aubrey and Ella, English

"elf ruler + fairy maiden, other, or light"

Aubriella is a hybrid name that marries two trendy favorites, Aubrey and Ella, into one. It ranked in the US Top 1000 between 2014 and 2022, and while it never rose above the Top 800, it likely feels…

Auburn

Color name

"deep reddish-brown"

With its rich aural relation to names like Aubrey and Audrey, this color name could be the next Amber, or Scarlett.

Audriana

English compound name, Audrey + Ana

"noble strength + grace"

Variation of Adriana, with a dash of Audrey thrown in. While fewer than 100 baby girls are named Audriana in the US each year, it's part of a constellation of names including Aubrey, Aubriana, and…

Augusta

Feminine variation of Augustus, Latin

"great, magnificent"

Augusta is a dignified name reminiscent of wealthy great-aunts and stately homes, but with the fashion for both August and Gus for boys, and the renewed interest in clunky classics like Gwendolyn and…

Augustina

Feminine variation of Augustus, Latin

"the exalted one"

Derived from the Ancient Roman family name, Augustinus, itself a form of Augustus, this elaborate form is less familiar than August and Augusta, but it has the flair of Georgiana and Evangelina.…

Aula

Latin, feminine form of Aula

"little grandfather"

A Roman name that's unused by English speakers today, but might appeal as a shorter, lighter alternative to Aurelia. The Latin vocabulary word aula also meant "hall".

Aulelei

Hawaiian

"beautiful"

A lovely Hawaiian name meaning "you are beautiful" that feels on trend with Leilani, Ailani, and related names.