an elegant articulation

  1. Alania
    • Amaranta
      • Origin:

        Spanish and Italian form of Amarantha
      • Meaning:

        "unfading"
      • Description:

        Amaranta is the unusual and intriguing Latinate form of the Greek botanical name Amarantha, which connects to an eternal mythical figure. An excellent choice for the parent who wants an A name but wishes to move beyond the usual complement of names from Amelia to Annabel.
    • Amata
      • Origin:

        Italian feminine variant of the Latin Amatus
      • Meaning:

        "beloved"
      • Description:

        Name that's virtually unknown here but has a lovely meaning and a simple sound and spelling.
    • Anacita
      • Origin:

        Spelling variation of Aniceta
      • Description:

        Anacita is a variation of the ancient feminization Aniceta that's largely unknown in the English-speaking world. But with the rise of so many A names, the pretty Anacita may have her day in the sun.
    • Anatolia
      • Atalanta
        • Origin:

          Greek mythology name
        • Meaning:

          "equal in weight"
        • Description:

          Atalanta was a beautiful mythological maiden who refused to marry any man who couldn't beat her in a footrace -- quite a role model. This myth is found in Ovid's Metamorphoses and later in Swinburne's Atalantis in Calydon.
      • Atalia
        • Origin:

          Variation of Athalia, Hebrew
        • Meaning:

          "the Lord is exalted"
        • Description:

          Atalia or Athalia is a biblical name with a gory history. But it's an attractive name in step with the current fashion for A-starting and -ending names that are both distinctive and deeply rooted.
      • Atara
        • Origin:

          Hebrew
        • Meaning:

          "crown"
        • Description:

          Finally, an attractive, undiscovered Old Testament choice for girls.
      • Catalia
        • Etana
          • Origin:

            Hebrew
          • Meaning:

            "strength of purpose"
          • Description:

            Girlish for Ethan: attractive and unusual.
        • Imana
          • Liana
            • Origin:

              French
            • Meaning:

              "to climb like a vine"
            • Description:

              Liana is a pretty and graceful name — it's a flowering tropical vine — making a quiet comeback. Its connection to nature is one plus, and many parents like this kind of nonspecifically international name.
          • Melana
            • Milana
              • Origin:

                Italian
              • Meaning:

                "from Milan"
              • Description:

                This makes Milan sound like less of a place, more of a name.
            • Natalia
              • Origin:

                Latin
              • Meaning:

                "birthday [of the Lord]"
              • Description:

                Natalia was derived from the Latin word natalis, meaning "birthday." It refers to the birthday of Jesus Christ, and thus originated as a name for girls born on Christmas Day. Related forms include the French Natalie, Portuguese Natalina, and Russian diminutive Natasha.
            • Nolana
              • Renata
                • Origin:

                  Latin
                • Meaning:

                  "reborn"
                • Description:

                  Widely used across Europe as a common baptismal name symbolizing spiritual rebirth, Renata, in this country it has an operatic image via Italian-born divas Renata Tebadi and Renata Scotti.
              • Santana
                • Origin:

                  Spanish, condensed form of Santa Ana
                • Description:

                  Santana is a saintly name...or Latin rock band. While traditionally masculine, character Santana Lopez on the show Glee showed the name's potential for a girl as well. Sound-wise, it feels like Savannah with a twist.
              • Solana
                • Origin:

                  Spanish
                • Meaning:

                  "sunshine"
                • Description:

                  A bright and warm possibility for a summertime girl, Solana has been heard in a few video games. Solana Rowe is the real name of the singer known as SZA.
              • Tiana
                • Origin:

                  Slavic
                • Meaning:

                  "fairy queen"
                • Description:

                  Tiana gained a lot of popularity after Disney bestowed this pretty name upon its first African-American princess. Although it has declined in usage over recent years, Tiana’s connections to dainty Tatiana, Christiana and Bastiana should see it in continued usage for a while to come. Read more about Tiana and other Disney Princess Names in our featured blog.