Boys Names A Through E

Augusto

Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian variation of Augustus, Latin

"majestic, venerable"

With the current craze for ancient Roman names, variations of the Latin Augustus with its majestic meaning are becoming more popular in many cultures. Month name August, also drawn from the original…

Aulus

Latin

"little grandfather"

One of the most common ancient Roman forenames, but extremely rare today. Other Roman names like Aurelius are trending upwards, so this could be an off-the-radar option.

Aurel

Aurel is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from 'Aurelius' meaning 'golden' or 'gilded'. Popular in Romania, France, and other European countries, it carries an elegant, classical feel.…

Aurelian

Romanian and English form of Aurelius, Latin

"golden"

While Aurelio, Aurelia, and Aurelius are all on the rise, this historical and Romanian form of the golden name is yet to share in its relatives' success. Given to just 25 boys in a recent year, it…

Aureliano

Italian

"gold"

Italian variation of Aurelius.

Aurian

Latin

"gold"

A handsome alternative to Adrian or Dorian, derived from the Latin word aurum "gold".

Austen

Literary surname and shortened form of Augustine, Latin

"great, magnificent"

Parents who love the great English novelist Jane Austen may choose this spelling of the popular name Austin to honor the author of Emma and Pride and Prejudice.

Autry

French surname

"noble strength"

Loose, lean, and lanky cowboy-sounding names have become a recent trend, but how about the name of a real one--the Singing Cowboy Gene. Autry might be thought of as a masculine spin on the…

Avraham

Variation of Abraham, Hebrew

"father of multitudes"

A more scriptural way to spell Abraham.

Aybars

Turkish

"there is the moon"

The exact meaning of Aybars is unknown, but it appears to be derived from ay , known to mean "moon," and a Proto-Turkic root bār , "there exists."

Aydemir

Turkish

"iron moon"

Like many other popular Turkish name, Aydemir is a strong option deriving from the root ay meaning "moon".

Ayodele

Yoruba

"joy has come home"

A beautiful meaning for a long-awaited child.

Ayokunle

Yoruba

"joy has filled the home"

A beautiful meaning for a long-awaited child.

Ayrton

Variant of Airton

A common variant of English place name Airton -- possibly even more common than the original. Its best known bearer was Brazilian Formula One legend Ayrton Senna, who died in a racing accident during…

Aziz

Arabic

"powerful and beloved"

This traditional Arabic name, found throughout several other Middle Eastern and African languages and cultures, is one of the 99 names of Allah. Colorful and energetic, it was brought into the realm…