King and Prince Names Starting With A

A rare but perfectly usable surname name.

The eleventh brightest star in the sky has a celestial feel, but also could be the name of a commercial airline.

A strong and striking Turkish option with an evocative meaning.

With its musical allusions, a harmonious possibility.

The sort of formal surname name more popular in another era; Dalton's a more modern relation.

This name of a river in Wales represents a vowel change from Alan, which makes the name somewhat more intriguing, but still possibly not intriguing enough. Bonus points if you're a surfer, sailor, or you're expecting a baby born under a water sign of the zodiac: It's one of the more unusual names that mean water.

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.

A well-used Spanish saint's name with a lot of flair that could definitely cross over to more general usage. It reached its peak in the United States in 1985, when it ranked Number 456. In Spain, Alvaro is a Top 20 boys' name.

Alve is rising up the ranks in Sweden, but neither it nor Alf will be featured on American birth certificates anytime soon.