Girl Dog Names That Start With A

  1. Aili
    • Origin:

      Finnish and Sami variation of Helga, diminutive of Aileen, Anglicization of Eilidh
    • Meaning:

      "holy, blessed; bright and shining light"
    • Description:

      An attractive Scandinavian take on Helga, or a potential Helen nickname.
  2. Ashlynn
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "dream"
    • Description:

      This Anglicized spelling of Irish Aislinn or Aisling has enjoyed some popularity in the US as an updated Ashley.
  3. Armani
    • Origin:

      Italian surname derived from Herman or Arman, German or Persian
    • Meaning:

      "soldier or wish,hope"
    • Description:

      One of the designer baby names -- Chanel and Gucci are others -- that have appeared in this era of branding everything from your purse to your offspring.
  4. Arie
    • Origin:

      Variation of Ariel and Ari
    • Meaning:

      "lion of God"
    • Description:

      This spelling variation of trending unisex Ari — both diminutives of Hebrew Ariel — means "lion of God".
  5. Asherah
    • Origin:

      Sumerian
    • Meaning:

      "she who treads on the sea"
    • Description:

      Asherah is probably one of the most ancient of mother goddess symbols, recorded in the pantheons of several civilisations from the tenth century BCE. As the mother to innumerable gods and goddesses, she is often depicted as having the capacity to walk on water, which makes Asherah an excellent choice for a baby born under one of the water signs of the zodiac, including names for Scorpio babies, as well as those born under Pisces and Cancer.
  6. Antarctica
    • Origin:

      Latin from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "opposite the north"
    • Description:

      Ed Sheeran put this continental place name on the map when he used it as the middle name for his daughter Lyra, born in 2020.
  7. Arpina
    • Origin:

      Armenian
    • Meaning:

      "rising of sun"
    • Description:

      Has a nice fresh, early morning meaning, but not the most mellifluous of sounds. Also spelled Arpineh.
  8. Arabelle
    • Origin:

      Variation of Arabella, Latin, Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "yielding to prayer; lovable"
    • Description:

      This more succinct form of the elegant Arabella might appeal to those who are looking for a less popular spin on Annabel or those who like the sounds of Arabella but want something with fewer frills. Given to 120 girls in 2023, it is around ten times less popular than its longer counterpart.
  9. Astor
    • Origin:

      Provencal; Icelandic
    • Meaning:

      "hawk; thunder god"
    • Description:

      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").
  10. Axelle
    • Origin:

      French feminine form of Axel
    • Meaning:

      "father of peace"
    • Description:

      Putting the emphasis on the "elle" softens a name that seems at once futuristic and medieval.
  11. Arina
    • Origin:

      Variation of Irina, Russian from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "peace"
    • Description:

      This form of Irina supersedes the original in its native country.
  12. Adler
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "eagle"
    • Description:

      This common German-Jewish surname is a fast riser among boys but lately has been picked up by parents of girls as well. Notable figures with the surname include designer Jonathan Adler, Freud contemporary Alfred Adler, and decorator Frances Adler Elkins and her brother, architect David Adler.
  13. Affinity
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      Sympathetic new twist on a Puritan virtue name.
  14. Aniyah
    • Origin:

      Arabic, English modern invention
    • Meaning:

      "helper, caring; grace"
    • Description:

      Aniyah is a cross-cultural choice with a modern sound and classic roots. Currently in the Top 1000 in both the US and the UK, it has two different origins.
  15. Aggie
    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Agatha and Agnes
    • Description:

      Mauve-tinted nickname with vintage charm that could just follow in the footsteps of ABBIE. More prominent now as the nickname for the Texas A&M sports teams.
  16. Alondra
    • Origin:

      Pet form of Alejandra or Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "lark"
    • Description:

      A Spanish TV show made this one popular, along with single-named Mexican singer, Alondra.
  17. Alasne
    • Origin:

      Basque
    • Meaning:

      "Miracle"
    • Description:

      Alazne is a traditional name in Euskera, the language of the Basque people.
  18. Anka
    • Origin:

      Polish, Bulgarian, Croatian, Serbian, Slovene
    • Meaning:

      "grace"
    • Description:

      Slavic diminutive of Anna
  19. Akiva
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "to protect, shelter"
    • Description:

      Bright and bold traditionally masculine name used in Israel.
  20. Ailani
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "chief"
    • Description:

      Lilting and lovely. Entered the US Top 1000 for the first time in 2016.