Aries inspired names

Also a town in Italy, this name could find use as a feminine tribute to an Alphonso in the family.

With a meaning like "elf power," Alfreda could find some appeal among fantasy enthusiasts. "Freda" makes for a pleasant nickname.

Alia is the most classic and feminine form of Ali, one of the 99 attributes of Allah within Islam. Meaning "supreme, exalted, high, sublime", it is pretty, powerful and spirited.

This Noongar girls’ name has a dainty sound that belies its fierce fire meaning and could easily cross over into the American or European context.

The brightest star in Ursa Major, this is one of the major navigational stars used by ships.

This Australian name can have other spellings such as Allira, Alirah and Aleara. We prefer this spelling which keeps confusion and mispronunciation to a minimum.

This name has two derivations. One is as a member of the well-populated Alice/Alicia family (with an overly literal spelling), which gives it the meaning "noble"; the other is an Urdu name with the meaning "protected by God." If you're going with the first derivation, we suggest you stick with the classic and beautiful Alicia.

A somewhat feminine-sounding name used for the unsavory character Alliser Thorne in HBO's Game of Thrones. Thorne was one of the highest-ranking officers of the Night's Watch in early seasons of the show, whom Jon Snow beheads for insubordination.

An alternate name for Alhena, one of the stars in the Gemini constellation.

This pretty Turkish nature name is borne by actress Almila Bagriacik, who has appeared in various German films and TV series.

A strong and striking Turkish option with an evocative meaning.

Amada is an unusual Spanish name that's becoming more famous thanks to Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes, who named their second daughter Amada Lee and their first Esmeralda Amada. Amada was also the name of two characters played by Mendes and, not coincidentally, her grandmother's name. In 2015, it was used for only 21 girls while brother name Amado was used for twice as many girls, but we predict the name will become more popular thanks to its new star power. Related names include the Latin saints' name Amatus, the musical Amadeo, and even Amy and Amanda.

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

Conveys a sense of amazement.

Ambrosia combines some of the more whimsical qualities of more popular Aurora and Isabella, with a heavenly meaning.

This feminine form of Ambrose has not seem much use in the United States, but it does sometimes appear on the birth certificates of those from Cajun or Creole backgrounds.

A possible Born Again name -- Amen -- in the same class as the still-popular Nevaeh (that's Heaven spelled backwards) and Trinity.

Hope is one meaning of the name Amil, which sounds similar to the German Emil; it can also mean unattainable in the sense of being so exalted as in royalty as to be out of reach. While Amil may not be familiar in the Western world, it's accessible and appealing.

Candice Swanpoel and Hermann Nicoli gave this uncommon Portuguese name to their son in 2016.

Indian choice meaning fire in step with American styles.