Dog Names That Start With A
- Arabelle
- Akiko
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"bright child"Description:
This popular Japanese name has many various meanings (bright, clear, autumn), depending on the combination of kanji used to spell it. The final element is the character ko, meaning "child", which features in many Japanese feminine names. Akiko is one of the best unique names for autumn babies.
- Aela
Origin:
BretonMeaning:
"angel"Description:
Breton cognate of Angela, from Breton ael "angel".
- Asia
Origin:
Place-nameDescription:
This still attractive place name was one of the first to gain popularity, though it now probably owes some of its favor to the similar Aisha. Asia ranked as high as Number 195 on the US baby names popularity list in 1997.
- Amal
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"hope, inspiration"Description:
Amal is an attractive name with a wonderful meaning that has long been used in many Middle Eastern countries, especially Lebanon (and migrant communities). It is of course getting a lot more coverage now since the fame of international human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin Clooney, who's singlehandedly made this one of the best-known Arabic names for girls.
- Alanna
Origin:
Variation of AlanaMeaning:
"handsome, cheerful"Description:
The extra n makes it feel less like an feminization of Alan and more like a name unto itself. Alanna is more common in Puerto Rico than the original Alana.
- Alvar
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"elf warrior"Description:
This name woould be hard to picture in a contemporary kindergarten, though it does have some cultural cred via Finnish architect and furniture designer Alvar Aalto. Aalto would actually make a more interesting choice.
- Anise
Origin:
Nature nameDescription:
Name of the licorice plant, this spice comes in the shape of a star, giving this name an extra level of sweetness.
- Avril
Origin:
French variation of AprilDescription:
French Canadian pop star Avril Lavigne has put the spotlight on her name.
- Avila
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"desired; or island, water"Description:
An unusual and appealing name that is the origin of Evelyn, via the Norman French name Aveline. It derives from an obscure Germanic root, the meaning of which is not clear. Theories include "desired, wished for" and "water, island".
- Ajani
Origin:
Nigerian, YorubanMeaning:
"the victor"Description:
An easily assimilated African name, a novel twist on Johnny.
- Aeron
Origin:
WelshDescription:
Tolkien may have been inspired by this unisex name of a Celtic goddess of war. Welsh poet Dylan Thomas named his daughter the variation Aeronwy. With goddess names so hot for baby girls, this ethereal choice is one to consider.
- Acadia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"idyllic place"Description:
Acadia, the French name for Nova Scotia and the name of a gorgeous national park in Maine makes a fresh, rhythmic choice for your little girl. Acadia is an original yet accessible member of the stylish girl names starting with A.
- Ariya
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"noble"Description:
An Indian name used to describe some of the tenets of Buddhism, such as the Four Noble Truths (catvary arya satyani) or The Noble Eightfold Path (arya marga). It can also simply be a spelling variation of Aria, making it a cultural crossover name with both style and substance.
- Armani
Origin:
Italian surname derived from Herman or Arman, German or PersianMeaning:
"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.
- Angeline
Origin:
French variation of AngelaMeaning:
"angel"Description:
With Angelina becoming so popular thanks to Ms. Jolie, this could be a new twist—but everyone will always misunderstand it as Angelina. While it currently ranks at Number 951 in the US, it's Number 352 in France.
- Aang
Origin:
Chinese fictional nameMeaning:
"peaceful soaring"Description:
The name of the main protagonist of Avatar: The Last Airbender was coined for the movie from Chinese characters meaning "peaceful" and "rise; raise". Aang is also used as a given name in Indonesia, where it derives from akang — a word used to refer to one’s elder brother or one of his peers.
- Alexios
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"defending men"Description:
Very popular on its native turf, foreign-sounding here.
- Aruna
Origin:
Sanskrit, JapaneseMeaning:
"reddish-brown; Asian moon"Description:
In Hinduism, the god Aruna is the charioteer who drives the sun god Surya across the sky. Aruna is both the traditional masculine form of the name (modernized as Arun) and its feminization.
- Adan
Origin:
Spanish variation of AdamMeaning:
"son of the red earth"Description:
Used most often in Hispanic cultures, though it does not feel like a typical Spanish name. It can also be seen as a spelling variant of the uber-popular Aidan, Aiden, Aden, etc.