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Arwen
Literature, Sindarin, Welsh
"noble maiden; fair, blessed"
Best known as the princess of the Elves in Tolkien's Lord of the Rings , Arwen is a fantasy-inspired choice that feels perfectly down to earth. In 2022, it entered the UK Top 400, making it one of…
Ash
Diminutive of Ashley, English
"ash tree"
Ash is a gender-neutral choice that calls to mind the '80s favorite: Ashley. But view it as a nature name -- as in the tree, not the charred bit of soot in the fireplace -- and it makes a cool choice…
Asha
Sanskrit; Swahili
"hope; life"
Asha is an Indian name that comes from the Sanskrit word for hope or desire, but it is also a Swahili name derived from Aisha, meaning life. Since the ascendance of Ashley through the 1980s and 90s,…
Ashbea
Ashbea is a rare feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly a modern variation combining elements of Ashley and Bea. It might also be a creative adaptation of the biblical male name Ashbea…
Ashlin
Ashlin is a feminine name with Irish and Gaelic origins. It's a variant of the more common Aisling, which means 'dream' or 'vision' in Irish Gaelic. The name emerged from the genre of Irish poetry…
Ashlynne
Ashlynne is a feminine name that emerged in the late 20th century as part of the trend toward creating novel variations of traditional names. It combines elements of the popular name Ashley with the…
Asiyah
Arabic, alternative transcription of Asiya
"pensive, wistful, melancholic"
In Islamic tradition, Asiya was the wife of Pharaoh and the adoptive mother of Moses. She is celebrated as an exemplar woman for accepting monotheism and going against her husband's beliefs in order…
Astor
Provencal; Icelandic
"hawk; thunder god"
Similar to the floral name Aster, this spelling derives separately from Old Provençal astur "hawk") and from the Icelandic name elements as ("god") and þor ("thunder"). As a surname, it has several…
Auberte
Auberte is a feminine French name derived from the Germanic elements 'alb' meaning 'elf' and 'berht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous'. It is the feminine form of Aubert, which itself is a French…
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…
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…
Aurelina
Aurelina is a feminine name with Latin roots, derived from 'aureus' meaning 'golden' or 'gilded.' It is a more elaborate feminine form of Aurelius, an ancient Roman family name associated with the…
Aurore
Aurore is a feminine name of Latin origin meaning 'dawn.' It's the French form of Aurora, the Roman goddess of the morning. The name evokes images of daybreak, new beginnings, and golden light. In…
Aurélie
French form of Aurelia, Latin
"golden one"
Popular in Quebec and Belgium, this French form of the stylish Aurelia may appeal to those who enjoy Elodie and Amelie but want something with that appealing golden meaning. Popular in France back in…
Austina
Austina is the feminine form of Austin, ultimately derived from the Latin name 'Augustus,' meaning 'majestic' or 'venerable.' This elegant female variation maintains the dignified qualities of its…
Austine
Austine is a feminine name derived from the Latin name Augustus, meaning 'great' or 'venerable.' It's the feminine form of Austin or Augustine, names with long historical significance. While Austin…
Ave
Ave is a concise feminine name with multiple origins and meanings. In Latin, it means 'hail' or 'farewell' and is recognizable from the prayer 'Ave Maria' (Hail Mary). It can also derive from the…
Aveline
French from German
"desired; or island, water"
Aveline is a name that's long been an obscure cousin of more widely-used choices, but may come into its own riding the tail of the megapopular Ava, which may derive from the same root. Although…
Avelot
Old English
"bird"
This name stems from the Latin term Avis, meaning bird. Related names include Avice, Aveza and Aveline.
Avia
Latin, Hebrew
"bird; God is my father"
Avia is one of those multi-cultural, vowel-heavy girls' names so popular today, along with such choices as Ayla and Aya.