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Girls Names Beginning With A
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Amos
Hebrew
"carried by God"
Although Amos is experiencing somewhat of a revival among baby boys, it feels even fresher when applied as a girl name.
Amour
French
"love"
This lovely French word name would also make a delighting middle name for a child of either sex.
Amélie
French variation of Amelia
"work"
French favorite gaining notice here thanks to the charming film of that name. Although to the English-speaking ear it sounds more like Emily than Amelia, it derives from the latter which has a…
Amérique
Amérique is a feminine name derived directly from the French word for America. This uncommon name carries geographic significance, essentially naming a child after the continent. While place names…
Anaise
Variation of Anais
Anais, the name forever attached to the daring French-born American novelist and diarist Anais Nin, is unusual and French enough without appending an e, though some may think it clarifies…
Andrée
French variation of Andrea
Gilding the lily.
Anele
Zulu
"enough, sufficient, adequate; last born"
A Zulu name given to a child who is planned be the last born, literally meaning "enough, sufficient".
Anete
Anete is a feminine name with multiple European origins, primarily found in Latvia, Estonia, and other Baltic regions. It's a variation of Annette, which itself is a diminutive form of Anne or Anna.…
Angelette
Angelette is a delicate feminine name that serves as a diminutive form of Angela, which stems from the Greek word 'angelos' meaning 'messenger' or 'angel.' The addition of the French suffix '-ette'…
Angéle
Angéle is a feminine name of French origin, derived from the Greek 'angelos' meaning 'messenger' or 'angel.' It's the French form of Angela, with the acute accent indicating the pronunciation…
Anita
Spanish diminutive of Ana; Sanskrit
"grace; unguided"
Once a Top 100 name, this Spanish diminutive of Ana still retains some of her Latin flair. A notable namesake is noted attorney Anita Hill, another is the great jazz singer Anita O'Day. Plus there's…
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…
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.
Anniki
Anniki is a feminine name with Finnish and Estonian roots, derived from Anna, which means 'grace' or 'favor' in Hebrew. The '-ikki' diminutive suffix adds a sense of endearment and affection, typical…
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.…
Antonie
Antonie is a feminine variation of the name Anthony, derived from the Roman family name Antonius, which has roots in Ancient Greece. The name means 'priceless' or 'of inestimable worth.' Popular in…
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.
Aoife
Irish Gaelic
"beautiful, radiant"
Aoife, pronounced EE-fa, is derived from the Irish word aoibh , meaning "beauty." Aoife was borne by several different heroines of ancient Irish legend. In one tale, she was the fiercest woman…
Apolline
French form of Apollonia, feminine variation of Apollo, Greek mythology name
"destroyer"
Apolline is a luscious French name chic in Paris -- it's a Top 100 name for baby girls in France -- and ripe for the plucking in the English-speaking world. Derived from the mythological name Apollo,…
Appoline
Appoline is a feminine name of French origin, derived from the Greek name 'Apollonia,' which itself comes from the Greek god Apollo, associated with light, music, and healing. This elegant name…