Ayorthian Names

Andromeda

Greek mythology name

"advising like a man"

One of the stellar unique baby names from mythology, Andromeda was the beautiful daughter of Cassiopeia who, like her mother, literally became a star--the constellation that bears her name.The…

Anessa

Variation of Agnessa, Russian from Greek

"pure, viriginal"

In the US, Anessa reads as Vanessa with the V lobbed off. But it's actually missing a G — that from Agnessa, the Russian variation of Agnes.

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…

Annesonia

Annesonia is an elegant and uncommon feminine name that appears to be a modern creation. It likely combines the classic name Anne (Hebrew for "grace" or "favor") with the melodic ending "-sonia,"…

Annora

Latin

"honor"

Annora is a noble name, a distinctive twist on its most essential form: Honor. Other variations to explore include Honora and Nora.

Anonna

Anonna is an uncommon feminine name with possible Latin origins, potentially derived from 'annona,' referring to the annual harvest or yearly production of grain. In ancient Rome, Annona was the…

Antonia

Latin

"from Antium"

Antonia is stronger than most feminized boys’ names , reflecting the pioneer spirit of Willa Cather's classic novel My Antonia . Antonia is hovering near the bottom of the US popularity list, which…

Apollonia

Feminine variation of Apollo, Greek mythology name

"destroyer, strength; father's light"

This name of a third-century Christian martyr has an romantic, appealing feel in the modern world. It first came to American attention via Prince's love interest in the film Purple Rain . It could…

Aquila

Latin

"eagle"

An evocative ancient word that's used as a first name in the New Testament, among other places. It's also the name of an eagle-shaped constellation. That said, contemporary interest in the name…

Araminta

Literature, compound of Arabella and Aminta, Greek

"loveable; unyielding + defender; unfading"

Araminta is a poetic and enchanting eighteenth-century invention with plenty of elegance and a touch of old-fashioned clunkiness. It first appeared in William Congreve's 17th century comedy The Old…

Aramintha

Aramintha is an elegant feminine name with classical roots, derived from the Greek name Araminta or Aramantha, which relates to the amaranth flower – symbolizing immortality and unfading beauty. This…

Aretha

Greek

"virtuous"

There's still only one.

Ariona

Ariona is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Ariana, which has Persian roots meaning "noble" or "pure," or it could be related to the state of Arizona,…

Aubrianna

English compound name, Aubrey + Anna

"elf ruler + grace"

Aubrianna, along with Aubriella, is an elaboration of a perfectly good if too trendy name, Aubrey. The final -anna or -ana or -ella does not improve on the original. But A names of all kinds continue…

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…

Audrina

Variation of Audrey

"noble strength"

Audrina is a name that owes its fame to overnight reality TV sensation Audrina Partridge, one of the original cast of the MTV reality series The Hills .

Audra

English, Lithuanian

"noble strength; storm"

Used primarily in Scotland, and represented here by singer Audra McDonald, the girls' name Audra has been overshadowed by the return of the classic Audrey. Audra may be to Audrey what Jenna is to…

Aurelea

Aurelea is an uncommon feminine name with possible Latin roots, likely connected to "aureus" meaning "golden" or "gilded." It may be considered a variation of names like Aurelia or Aurelie. The name…