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An alphabetical list of '''neutral names starting with A,''' continued from the [[names]] page, which see for more information. Next page: [[neutral names starting with B]]. | An alphabetical list of '''neutral names starting with A,''' continued from the [[names]] page, which see for more information. Next page: [[neutral names starting with B]]. | ||
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'''A'ala''', or ''''A'ala'''. Hawaiian. Meaning "Fragrant, of high rank, royal."<ref>http://www.thenamemeaning.com/aala/</ref><ref>http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/A_0__2_39_1_ala/m</ref> Keywords: nobility. | |||
'''Aala'''. 1. Muslim. Meaning "Bounties."<ref>http://babynames.merschat.com/index.cgi?function=View&bn_key=75412</ref>. 2. American. "She who hunts and heals." More often for girls.<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Aala.html</ref> | |||
'''Aale'''. Finnish. Meaning "Noble."<ref>http://www.babynamescube.com/aale-name-meaning</ref> Short for names beginning with Al, as well as Aarne and Arvid.<ref>http://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Aale_m</ref> Estonian form of Alla and Rosalia.<ref>http://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Aale_f</ref> Keywords: nobility. | |||
'''Aali'''. Finnish.<ref name="WikipediaUnisex">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unisex_name</ref> | |||
== | '''Aalo'''. Finnish.<ref name="WikipediaUnisex" /> | ||
'''Aalto'''. Finnish. Meaning "Wave."<ref name="WikipediaUnisex" /> Keywords: nature, sea, water | |||
'''Aaren'''. English. Variant of Aaron.<ref name="behindthename" /> | |||
'''Abby'''. English. Short for Abraham or Abigail.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Abby</ref> | |||
'''Abcde'''. American. Meaning the beginning of the alphabet, but pronounced AB-sid-ee.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Abcde</ref> | |||
'''Abi'''. Hebrew. 1. Anglicized form of "Abiy," meaning "my father." In the Bible, this is the name of the mother of King Hezekiah. 2. Pet form of "Abraham," meaning "father of a multitude." Also spelled "Avi."<ref name="20000names">http://www.20000-names.com/androgynous_names_unisex_names.htm</ref> Keywords: Biblical, religious | |||
'''Abia'''. Variant spelling of Abiah, which see.<ref name="behindthename">http://www.behindthename.com/names/gender/unisex</ref><ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Abiah'''. Hebrew. Variant of Abiyah, which see.<ref>http://www.thenamemeaning.com/abiah</ref><ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Abichail''' (אֲבִיחַיִל). Hebrew. Variant spelling of unisex "Abiyhayil," which see.<ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Abida'''. 1. (لڑكی) Arabic. Meaning "God's follower" or "she who worships." Feminine.<ref>http://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Abida.htm</ref> 2. Hebrew. Anglicized form of "Abiyda," meaning "father of knowledge." In the Bible, this is the name of one of Midian's five sons. Masculine.<ref name="20000names" /> Keywords: Biblical, religious | |||
'''Abijah'''. Variant of Abiah, which see.<ref>http://www.thenamemeaning.com/abijah/</ref> | |||
'''Abihail'''. Hebrew. Variant of Abiyhayil, which see.<ref name="20000names" /> Keywords: Biblical, religious | |||
'''Abihayil'''. Hebrew. Variant of Abiyhayil, which see.<ref name="20000names" /> Keywords: Biblical, religious | |||
'''Abijah'''. Hebrew. Variant of Abiah, which see.<ref name="20000names" /> Keywords: Biblical, religious | |||
'''Abimbola'''. West Africa, Yoruba. Meaning "Born wealthy."<ref>http://www.whatisthemeaningofname.com/what-is-the-meaning-of-the-name-abimbola-14207/</ref><ref>http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Abimbola</ref> Keywords: birth | |||
'''Abiodun'''. West Africa, Yoruba. Meaning "A child born during Christmas or the New Year."<ref>http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Abiodun</ref> Keywords: birth, holidays, seasons | |||
'''Abiyah'''. Hebrew. Meaning "God is my father." In the Bible, this is the name of a son of Samuel, the mother of Hezekiah, a member of the tribe of Benjamin, a king of Judah, and several other figures. <ref>http://www.thenamemeaning.com/abiah</ref><ref name="20000names" /> Keywords: Biblical, religious | |||
'''Abiyhayil''' (אֲבִיחַיִל). Hebrew. Meaning "father of might." In the Bible, this is the name of the wife of Rehoboam, the father of Esther, a Levite who was the head of the house of Merari, and several other characters. Variant spellings include Abihail and Avichayil.<ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Ace'''. Latin. Meaning "One" or "Unity."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ace-1/comments</ref> | |||
'''Achava'''. Hebrew. Meaning "Friendship."<ref>https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Achava/f</ref> | |||
'''Achcauhtli'''. Native American, Nahuatl. Meaning "leader."<ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Acotas'''. Native American, Blackfoot. Meaning "Group of horses."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Acotas</ref> | |||
'''Adair'''. English, Scottish. Meaning "Shallow place in a river near oaks."<ref>http://nameberry.com/babyname/Adair/girl</ref> | |||
'''Addie'''. 1. English. Pet form of feminine Adelaide. Meaning "noble sort." Feminine. 2. Hebrew. Pet form of masculine Adam, meaning "earth" or "red." 3. Hebrew. Variant spelling of unisex Adi, which see.<ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Addison'''. English. Meaning "Child of Adam." Derived from a surname.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Addison</ref><ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Addisyn'''. Variant of Addison, which see.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Addison</ref> | |||
'''Addyson'''. Variant of Addison, which see.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Addison</ref> | |||
'''Ade'''. West Africa, Yoruba. Meaning "Crown."<ref name="behindthename" /> | |||
'''Adebowale'''. West Africa, Yoruba. Meaning "My crown has come home."<ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Adetokunbo'''. West Africa, Yoruba. Meaning "The crown came over the sea."<ref name="behindthename" /> | |||
'''Adi''' (עֲדִי). Hebrew. Meaning "Jewel," "Ornament," or "Witness." <ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Adiel'''. 1. Hebrew. Meaning "Ornament of God." 2. Arabic. "Just; honest."<ref>http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Adiel/m</ref> | |||
'''Adilet'''. Kyrgyz. Meaning "Justice."<ref name="behindthename" /> | |||
'''Adina''' (עֲדִינָא). Hebrew. Meaning "Slender." In the Bible, this is a masculine name only, but it has come to be used for girls as well.<ref>http://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Adina.htm</ref><ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Adison'''. Variant of Addison, which see. | |||
'''Adiyna'''. Variant of Adina, which see. | |||
'''Adler'''. German. Meaning "Eagle."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Adler</ref> Keywords: nature, animal, bird | |||
'''Adoeete'''. Native American, Ga'igwu (Kiowa). Meaning "Big tree."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Adoeete</ref> Keywords: nature, forest | |||
'''Adonia'''. 1. (Αδώνια). Greek. Feminine form of Greek Adonis, meaning "my lord." 2. (אֲדּׄנִיָּה). Hebrew. Variant spelling of Adonijah, meaning "my Lord is Jehovah."<ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Adria'''. Latin. Meaning "From Hadria; dark one." Variant of Adrian.<ref>http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Adria/f</ref> | |||
'''Adrian'''. Latin. Meaning "From Hadria."<ref>http://www.quickbabynames.com/meaning-of-Adrian.html</ref> | |||
'''Adriel'''. Hebrew. Meaning "God's majesty."<ref>http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Adriel/m</ref> | |||
'''Adyson'''. Variant of Addison, which see. | |||
'''Aero'''. Greek. Meaning "Air."<ref>http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Aero</ref> Keywords: nature, elements | |||
'''Aeron'''. Welsh. Unisex form of Celtic "Agrona," a war goddess in Welsh mythology who was portrayed as masculine. Meaning "carnage, slaughter." <ref>http://www.thenamemeaning.com/aeron/</ref><ref name="20000names" /> Keywords: war | |||
'''Afon'''. Welsh. Meaning "River."<ref>http://www.greatestbabynames.com/BabyName/Afon</ref> Keywords: nature, water, place | |||
'''Affra'''. Hebrew. Variant spelling of Aphra, which see.<ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Afra'''. Hebrew. Variant spelling of Aphra, which see.<ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Africa'''.<ref>http://www.thenamemeaning.com/africa/</ref> | |||
'''Afton'''. Gaelic. Derived from a surname, meaning "From the Afton river," which is in Scotland.<ref>http://www.thenamemeaning.com/afton/</ref><ref name="20000names" /> Keywords: nature, water, place | |||
'''Agam'''. Hebrew. Meaning "Lake."<ref name="behindthename" /> Keywords: nature, water | |||
'''Agrippa'''. 1. Latin form of Greek name. Meaning "Wild horse." Masculine. 2. (Агриппа). Russian. Based on the Greek name, but used as a feminine name.<ref name="behindthename" /> Keywords: nature, animals | |||
'''Ah'''. Chinese. No meaning.<ref name="behindthename" /> | |||
'''Ahmoua'''. Native American, Sac and Fox Nation. Meaning "whale."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Ahmoua</ref> Keywords: nature, animals, water, sea | |||
'''Ahsan''' (আহসান). Hindi form of Persian unisex name Ehsan. Meaning "compassion."<ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Ahuiliztli'''. Native American, Nahuatl. Meaning "joy."<ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Aiah'''. Hebrew. Variant of Ayah, which see.<ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Aibhne'''. Irish.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Aibhne</ref> | |||
'''Aiken'''. English. Meaning "Made of oak." Also a variant of Adam. Keywords: nature, tree.<ref>http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Aiken/m</ref> | |||
'''Ailbhe'''. Irish Gaelic. Meaning "White."<ref>http://www.thenamemeaning.com/ailbhe/</ref><ref name="20000names" /> Keywords: colours | |||
'''Aim'''.<ref>http://www.babynames4me.com/name/Aim/</ref> | |||
'''Aindrea'''. Variant of Andrea. | |||
'''Ainsley'''. Scottish. Meaning from the British Nottinghamshire place name of Annesley, meaning Ann's Meadow.<ref>http://www.babynamestats.com/search.php?gender=unisex</ref> | |||
'''Ainslie'''. Variant of Ainsley. | |||
'''Airlie'''. Scottish. Meaning from the place name Earley, meaning "Eagle wood."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Airlie</ref> | |||
'''Airut'''. Finnish.<ref name="WikipediaUnisex" /> | |||
'''Aiyah'''. Hebrew. Variant of Ayah, which see.<ref name="20000names" /> | |||
''Aj'''. English. From a combination of the letters A and J.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Aj</ref> | |||
'''Aja'''. Sanskrit. Meaning "Goat."<ref>http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Aja/f</ref> Keywords: nature, animals | |||
'''Akachi'''. West African, Igbo. Meaning "the hand of God."<ref name="behindthename" /> | |||
'''Akanksha''' (आकाङ्क्षा). Hindi. Meaning "desire; wish."<ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Akay'''. Turkish. Meaning "Shining moon."<ref name="behindthename" /> Keywords: nature, night, sky, space, magic, science | |||
''Aki'''. Japan. Depending on choice of kanji in spelling it, Aki means "autumn" (秋), "bright" (明), or "sparkle" (晶).<ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Akia'''. African. Meaning "First born."<ref>http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Akia/m</ref> | |||
'''Akira (あきら)'''. Japanese. Meaning "Bright" (明), "Clear" (亮), or "Sensible" (顕), depending on spelling in kanji.<ref>http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Akia/m</ref><ref>http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2009/09/akira.html</ref><ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Akpofure'''. West African, Urhobo. Meaning "Life is peaceful."<ref name="behindthename" /> | |||
'''Akuchi'''. West African, Igbo. Meaning "Wealth from God."<ref name="behindthename" /> | |||
'''Akuna'''. Aboriginal. Meaning "To know or follow."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Akuna</ref> | |||
'''Al'''. Short for many female, male, and neutral names. | |||
'''Alabama'''.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Alabama</ref> | |||
'''Alary'''. German. Meaning "Elf ruler."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Alary</ref> Keywords: mythology, magic | |||
'''Alaula'''. Hawaiian. Meaning "Light of the early dawn."<ref>http://www.thenamemeaning.com/alaula/</ref> Keywords: nature, sky, morning | |||
'''Albany'''. Latin. Meaning "From Scotland (Albany)."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Albany</ref> | |||
'''Alby'''. Latin. Meaning "From Alba."<ref>http://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Alby.htm</ref> | |||
'''Alchemy'''. <ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Alchemy.html</ref> Keywords: magic, science | |||
'''Aldis'''. English. Meaning "From the Old House."<ref>http://www.babynames4me.com/name/Aldis/</ref> | |||
'''Aldus'''. English. Meaning "Old."<ref name="behindthename" /> | |||
'''Ale'''. Finnish, short for Aleksanteri or Aleksi. Spanish, short for Alejandro or Alejandra.<ref name="behindthename" /> | |||
'''Aleksa'''. Variant of Alex. | |||
'''Alemayehu'''. East African, Amharic. Meaning "I have seen the world."<ref name="behindthename" /> | |||
'''Alex'''. Short for Alexander, Alexandra, and so on. | |||
Alex | '''Alexi'''. Variant of Alex. | ||
'''Alexis'''. 1. Latin. Variant of Alex. 2. Greek. Meaning "Defender" or "Helper."<ref name="behindthename" /> | |||
'''Alexus'''. Variant of Alexis.<ref name="20000names" /> | |||
Ali. Arabic. Meaning "Sublime."<ref>http://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Ali.htm</ref> | '''Ali'''. Arabic. Meaning "Sublime."<ref>http://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Ali.htm</ref> | ||
Alick. Variant of Alex. | '''Alick'''. Variant of Alex. | ||
Alinafe. South African, Chewa. Meaning "He is with us."<ref | '''Alinafe'''. South African, Chewa. Meaning "He is with us."<ref name="behindthename" /> | ||
Alix. Variant of Alex.<ref | '''Alix'''. Variant of Alex.<ref name="20000names" /> | ||
Allard. English. Meaning "Noble and bold."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Allard</ref> | '''Allard'''. English. Meaning "Noble and bold."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Allard</ref> | ||
Allie. Celtic, meaning "Little rock; harmony, peace." German, meaning "Nobly famous."<ref>http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Allie/m</ref> | '''Allie'''. Celtic, meaning "Little rock; harmony, peace." German, meaning "Nobly famous."<ref>http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Allie/m</ref> | ||
Allison. German. Meaning "Of a noble kind."<ref>http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Allison/f</ref> | '''Allison'''. German. Meaning "Of a noble kind."<ref>http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Allison/f</ref> | ||
Ally. English. Meaning "Friend, partner." Also short for names starting with Al. <ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Ally</ref> | '''Ally'''. English. Meaning "Friend, partner." Also short for names starting with Al. <ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Ally</ref> | ||
Almas. Arabic. Meaning "Diamond."<ref | '''Almas'''. Arabic. Meaning "Diamond."<ref name="behindthename" /> | ||
Almog. Hebrew. Meaning "Coral."<ref | '''Almog'''. Hebrew. Meaning "Coral."<ref name="behindthename" /> Keywords: nature, water, sea | ||
Aloha. Hawaiian. Meaning "Greetings."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Aloha</ref> | '''Aloha'''. Hawaiian. Meaning "Greetings."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Aloha</ref> | ||
Alohilani. Hawaiian. Meaning "Bright sky, brightness of heaven."<ref>http://www.thenamemeaning.com/alohilani/</ref> | '''Alohilani'''. Hawaiian. Meaning "Bright sky, brightness of heaven."<ref>http://www.thenamemeaning.com/alohilani/</ref> | ||
Alpha. Greek. Meaning "Ox," and the first letter of the Greek alphabet.<ref>http://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Alpha.htm</ref> | '''Alpha''' (Άλφα). Greek. Meaning "Ox," and the first letter of the Greek alphabet.<ref>http://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Alpha.htm</ref> | ||
Alpine. English. Meaning "Of mountain peaks."<ref | '''Alpine'''. English. Meaning "Of mountain peaks."<ref name="behindthename" /> | ||
'''Altair''' (الطير). Modern name derived from the Arabic name of a bright star. Meaning "the bird."<ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Alva'''. 1. English variant spelling of Irish Gaelic Ailbhe, meaning "white." Feminine. 2. Swedish. Meaning "elf." Feminine. 3. Variant spelling of Hebrew Alvah. Meaning "evil, iniquity." Masculine.<ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Alvi'''. Old English. Meaning "Elf friend."<ref>http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Alvi</ref> Keywords: mythology, magic, fantasy | |||
'''Aly'''. Variant of Ally, which see.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Ally</ref> | |||
'''Alyx'''. Variant of Alex.<ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Amabilis'''. Latin. Meaning "Lovable."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Amabilis</ref> | |||
'''Amal'''. 1. (عمل). Arabic. Meaning "Hope, aspiration." Unisex. 2. (עָמָל). Hebrew. Meaning "wearisome labor." Masculine. 3. German. Meaning "labor, work." Masculine.<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Amara'''. 1. Arabic. Meaning "Eternal." 2. Igbo. Meaning "God's grace."<ref>http://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Alby.htm</ref> | |||
'''Amarah'''. Variant of Amara.<ref>http://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Alby.htm</ref> | |||
'''Amare'''. Sanskrit. Meaning "Immortal."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Amare</ref> | |||
'''Amari'''.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Amari</ref> | |||
'''America'''.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/America</ref> | |||
'''Americus'''. Italian, from Latin meaning "royalty."<ref>https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/americus</ref> | |||
'''Ames'''. French. Meaning "Friend."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Ames</ref> | |||
'''Amethyst'''.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Amethyst</ref> | |||
'''Amets'''. Basque. Meaning "Dream."<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Ameya'''. Sanskrit. Meaning "Boundless."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Ameya</ref> | |||
'''Ami'''. 1. Hebrew. Meaning "my people" or "trustworthy." 2. Punjabi. Meaning "much loved" or "nectar." 3. Japanese. Meaning depends on kanji chosen, some options for which include: 亜美 ("Asia, beauty"), 亜海 ("Asia, sea"), 亜実 ("Asia, truth"), 亜満 ("Asia, satisfy"), 亜魅 ("Asia, fascination").<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ami_(given_name)</ref> | |||
'''Amiel'''. Hebrew. Meaning "My people belong to God."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Amiel</ref> | |||
'''Amisquew'''. Native American, Menominee. Meaning "Spoon."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Amisquew</ref> | |||
'''Amit''' (עָמִית). Hebrew. Meaning "Friend."<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Ammiel'''. Variant of Amiel, which see. | |||
'''Amor'''. Spanish. Meaning "Love."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Amor</ref> | |||
'''Amory'''. English. Meaning "Home ruler."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Amory</ref> | |||
'''Amoxtli'''. Native American, Nahuatl. Meaning "protection, shelter."<ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''An'''. 1. Chinese. Meaning "Peace."<ref name="behindthename" /> 2. Vietnamese. Meaning "Peace."<ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Anah'''. Hebrew. Meaning "Answer."<ref name="behindthename" /> | |||
'''Anan'''. West African, Akan. Meaning "Fourth born child."<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="20000names" /> Keywords: birth | |||
'''Ananda'''. Sanskrit. Meaning "Bliss and joy."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Ananda</ref> | |||
'''Anang'''. Native American, Ojibwa. Meaning "Star."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Anang</ref> | |||
'''Ananta'''. Sanskrit. Meaning "Infinite, endless."<ref name="behindthename" /> | |||
'''Anantha'''. Variant of Ananta, which see. | |||
'''Anarawd'''. Welsh. Variant of Angharad, meaning "undisgraced, free of shame."<ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Anat''' (עַנָת). Hebrew. Unisex varant of name Anath. Meaning "Answer" or "Answer (to prayer)."<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Andĕl'''. Czech. Meaing "Angel."<ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Andi'''. Spelling variant of Andy. | |||
'''Andie'''. Spelling variant of Andy. | |||
'''Andrea'''. Italian. Meaning "Manly," and a feminine form of Andrew, but used for girls and boys.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Andrea</ref> | |||
'''Andren'''. Variant of Andrea, which see.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Andren</ref> | |||
'''Andy'''. Short for Andrew, Andrea, and so on. | |||
'''Ange'''. Short for Angel. Feminine in English. Masculine in French.<ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Angel'''. From Greek. Meaning "Messenger." In English, this had been a masculine name, and is now more often feminine.<ref name="behindthename" /> | |||
'''Anne'''. Frisian. Short for names beginning with Arn.<ref name="behindthename" /> | |||
'''Anh'''. Vietnamese. Meaning "peace; intellectual brightness; light ray."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/anh/</ref> | |||
'''Anmol'''. Hindi. Meaning "a priceless person who is invaluable."<ref>https://www.schoolmykids.com/parenting/baby-names/anmol</ref> | |||
'''Ansley'''. English. Meaning "From the hermitage field," from a family name based on a place name.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Ansley</ref> | |||
'''Anstice'''. Medieval English form of Anastasia, Greek, meaning "Resurrection."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Anstice</ref> | |||
'''Aoi'''. Japanese. Meaning "Blue" (碧) or "Hollyhock" (葵), depending on kanji.<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Aoki'''. Japanese. Meaning "Blue tree."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Aoki</ref> | |||
'''Aolani'''. Hawaiian. Meaning "Cloud from heaven."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Aolani</ref> | |||
'''Aphra''' (רפַעָ). Hebrew. Meaning "ashes, dust" and "clay, loam."<ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Aquarius'''. Used for those born under this astrological sign.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Aquarius</ref> | |||
'''Aquila'''. Latin. Meaning "Eagle," and a constellation by that name.<ref name="behindthename" /> Keywords: nature, animals, birds, sky, stars | |||
'''Aquinnah'''. American. Meaning "high land."<ref>https://babynames.findyourfate.com/namesmeaning.php?mode=unisex&id=10049</ref> | |||
'''Ara'''. 1. Arabic. Meaning "opinionated" or "brings rain." 2. Armenian. After a legendary Armenian king named Ara, used for girls as well. | |||
'''Arabia'''.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Arabia</ref> | |||
'''Aran'''. Irish. Meaning "From the Aran Islands."<ref name="behindthename" /> | |||
'''Arawn'''. Welsh. Meaning "King of the otherworld."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Arawn</ref> Keywords: mythology, magic | |||
'''Arda'''. Hebrew. Meaning "Bronze." Or a variant of Arden.<ref>http://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Arda.htm</ref> | |||
'''Arden'''. English. From a family name based on place names meaning "High" or "Eagle valley."<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Ardin'''. Latin. Meaning "Fiery."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Ardin</ref> | |||
'''Areli'''. Hebrew. Meaning "Lion of God."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Areli</ref> | |||
'''Arely'''. Variant of Areli, which see.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Areli</ref> | |||
'''Aren'''.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Aren</ref> | |||
'''Ari'''. Hebrew. Meaning "Lion of God." Also short for names starting with Ar.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Ari</ref> | |||
'''Arian'''. Latin. Meaning "Very holy."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Arian</ref> | |||
'''Arien'''. Hebrew. Meaning "Enchanted."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Arien</ref> | |||
'''Arich'''.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Arich</ref> | |||
'''Ariel''' or '''Ari'el''' (אֲרִיאֵל). Hebrew. Meaning "Lion of God." Used in the Bible as another name for the city of Jerusalem. In the Apocrypha, this is the name of an archangel. Shakespeare used this as the name for a spirit that was neither female nor male in The Tempest (1611).<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Aries'''. Used for those born under this astrological sign.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Aries</ref> | |||
'''Arin'''. 1. English. Variant of Erin, a feminine name. 2. English. Variant spelling of Aaron, a masculine name. | |||
'''Arion'''. Hebrew. Meaning "With melody."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Arion</ref> | |||
'''Arius'''. Greek. Meaning "Of Medea," originally a place name.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Arius</ref> | |||
'''Arizona'''. From a place name in the Basque language meaning "Good oak."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Arizona</ref> | |||
'''Arkansas'''.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Arkansas</ref> | |||
'''Arketah'''. Native American, Oto. Meaning "No liver."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Arketah</ref> | |||
'''Arlie'''. English. From a family name based on a place name meaning "Eagle wood."<ref name="behindthename" /> | |||
'''Armani'''. Meaning "From the house of Armand."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Armani</ref> | |||
'''Arnon'''. Hebrew. Meaning "Roaring stream."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Arnon</ref> Keywords: nature, water | |||
'''Arrats'''. Basque. Meaning "Dusk."<ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Arrian'''. Latin. Meaning "Holy."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Arrian</ref> | |||
'''Arron'''. 1. Hebrew. Meaning "lofty; exalted; high mountain." 2. Greek. Meaning "to sing."<ref>https://www.kidpaw.com/names/arron</ref> | |||
'''Artemis'''. Greek. The name of a goddess, but used for girls and boys. The masculine spelling, Artemus, sounds the same.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Artemis</ref> | |||
'''Artois'''. French. Meaning "From Artois, Netherlands."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Artois</ref> | |||
'''Asa'''. Hebrew. Meaning "Physician."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Asa</ref> | |||
'''Ascher'''. Variant of Asher, which see.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Asher</ref> | |||
'''Ash'''. English. Short for Ashley, which see.<ref name="behindthename" /> | |||
'''Ashanti'''. From the name of the Ashanti people in Ghana.<ref name="behindthename" /> | |||
'''Ashby'''. Old English. Meaning "Ash tree farm."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Ashby</ref> | |||
'''Asher''''. Hebrew. Meaning "Blessed, happy."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Asher</ref> | |||
'''Ashland'''. English. Meaning "Land of ash."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Ashland</ref> | |||
'''Ashlund'''. Variant of Ashland, which see.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Ashland</ref> | |||
'''Ashley'''. Old English. From a family name based on a place name, meaning "Ash tree clearing."<ref name="behindthename" /> | |||
'''Ashton'''. Old English. From a family name based on a place name, meaning "Ash tree town."<ref name="behindthename" /> | |||
'''Ashwini'''. Hindi. Meaning "Of great wealth; swift."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/ashwini/</ref> | |||
'''Asia.''' Usually a feminine name, but also unisex.<ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Asla'''. Finnish. Meaning "battle." Traditionally a boy's name, also used for girls.<ref>http://www.babynamescube.com/asla-name-meaning</ref> <ref>https://themeaningofthename.com/asla/</ref> | |||
'''Aspen'''. Meaning a kind of tree.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Aspen</ref> Keywords: nature, tree | |||
'''Asthore'''. Irish. Meaning "Loved one."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Asthore</ref> | |||
'''Aştî'''. Kurdish. Meaning "Peace, tranquility."<ref name="behindthename" /> | |||
'''Astin'''. French. Meaning "Star-like."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Astin</ref> Keywords: nature, sky, space | |||
'''Aston'''. Old English. From a family name based on a place name meaning "East town."<ref name="behindthename" /> | |||
'''Asuka'''. Japanese.<ref>http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2010/01/asuka.html</ref><ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asuka_(name)</ref> | |||
'''Atalyah'''. Variant of Athaliah, which see.<ref name="behindthename" /> | |||
'''Ataru'''. Japanese. Meaning depends on kanji chosen: 陽 (meaning "sun"), 方, 任, 当, etc.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ataru/submitted</ref> | |||
'''Athaliah'''. Hebrew. Meaning "Afflicted of God."<ref name="behindthename" /> | |||
'''Atherton'''. English. Meaning "From Atelhere's town."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Atherton</ref> | |||
'''Atiya'''. Arabic. Meaning "Gift."<ref name="behindthename" /> | |||
'''Atl'''. Aztec, Nahuatl. Meaning "Water."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Atl</ref><ref name="20000names" /> Keywords: nature, elements | |||
'''Atlee'''. English. Meaning "Lives near the woods."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Atlee</ref> Keywords: nature, forest, trees | |||
'''Aubrey'''. English. From the Norman French version of the German name Alberich, meaning "Elf power" or "Elf ruler."<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="20000names" /> Keywords: mythology, magic, mystical, fantasy | |||
'''Auburn'''. English, American. Meaning "Reddish brown."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Auburn</ref> Keywords: color, hair | |||
'''Auden'''. English. Meaning "Half Danish."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Auden</ref> | |||
'''Audi'''. After the car company.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Audi</ref> Keywords: technology, modern | |||
'''August'''. Latin. Meaning "Great" or "revered."<ref>https://www.kidpaw.com/names/august</ref> Keywords: nobility | |||
'''Augistine'''. Latin. Meaning "Great."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Augustine</ref> Keywords: nobility | |||
'''Aulani'''. Hawaiian. Meaning "King's messenger."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Aulani</ref> Keywords: nobility | |||
'''Aulii''' or '''Auli'i'''. Hawaiian. Meaning "Delicious."<ref>https://themeaningofthename.com/aulii/</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/aulii/</ref> | |||
'''Aure'''. French. Meaning "soft breeze."<ref>http://www.meaning-of-names.com/french-names/aure.asp</ref> Keywords: elements, nature, sky, weather | |||
'''Auren'''. American. Based on the name Lauren. Meaning "laurel."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/AUREN</ref><ref>http://www.babynology.com/name/auren-f.html</ref> | |||
'''Auron'''. Variant of Auren.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/AUREN</ref> | |||
'''Aurum'''. Latin. Meaning "glowing dawn" or "gold."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Aurum</ref> Keywords: color, nature, wealth | |||
'''Austin'''. Latin. Meaning "Great, noble."<ref>http://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Austin.htm</ref> Keywords: nobility | |||
'''Austyn'''. English variant of Austin, which see.<ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Autumn'''. English. Meaning the season of autumn.<ref>http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Autumn/f</ref> Keywords: nature, seasons | |||
'''Avalon'''. English, Welsh, and Celtic. Meaning "apple tree," "island of apples," and the name of a legendary place.<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/avalon</ref> Keywords: fantasy, food, mystical, mythology | |||
'''Averill'''. English. Meaning "Boar battle."<ref name="behindthename" /> Keywords: war | |||
'''Avery'''. English. Variant of Aubrey, which see, or derived from Alfred, meaning "Elf counsel."<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Avi''' (אֲבִי). Hebrew. Meaning "my father." More common as a boy name, but beginning to be used as a girl name as well. Variant of feminine Abiy, or masculine Avraham.<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/avi</ref><ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Avichayil''' (אֲבִיחַיִל). Hebrew. Variant of Abihayil, which see.<ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Avigal''' (אֲבִיגַל). Hebrew. Variant of Avigayil. Meaning "Father rejoices."<ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Avinoam'''. Hebrew. Meaning "blessed father."<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Avinoam.html</ref> | |||
'''Aviv'''. Hebrew. Meaning "Spring."<ref name="behindthename" /> | |||
'''Aviya''' or '''Aviyah''' (אֲבִיָּה). Variant of Abijah, which see.<ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Avon'''. Gaelic. Meaning "lake."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/avon</ref> | |||
Awotwi. West African, Akan. Meaning "Eighth born child."<ref | '''Awotwi'''. West African, Akan. Meaning "Eighth born child."<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="20000names" /> Keywords: birth | ||
'''Aya''' or '''Ayah''' (אַיָּה). Hebrew. Meaning "falcon" or "vulture."<ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Aydan'''. Turkish, Aramaic. Meaning "From the moon." Or a variant of the name Aiden.<ref>http://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Aydan.htm</ref> Keywords: nature, sky, space | |||
Ayo. West African, Yoruba. Meaning "Joy," or short for names containing that.<ref | '''Ayo'''. West African, Yoruba. Meaning "Joy," or short for names containing that.<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="20000names" /> | ||
Ayodele | '''Ayodele'''. West African, Yoruba. Meaning "Joy has come home."<ref name="20000names" /> | ||
Ayomide. West African, Yoruba. Meaning "My joy has arrived."<ref | '''Ayomide'''. West African, Yoruba. Meaning "My joy has arrived."<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="20000names" /> | ||
Ayotunde. West African, Yoruba. Meaning "My joy has returned."<ref | '''Ayotunde'''. West African, Yoruba. Meaning "My joy has returned."<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="20000names" /> | ||
Aytaç. Turkish. Meaning "Moon crown."<ref | '''Aytaç'''. Turkish. Meaning "Moon crown."<ref name="behindthename" /> | ||
Ayunli. Native American, Cherokee. Meaning "Leader of the dance."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Ayunli</ref> | '''Ayunli'''. Native American, Cherokee. Meaning "Leader of the dance."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Ayunli</ref> | ||
Azar. Persian. Meaning "Fire."<ref | '''Azar'''. Persian. Meaning "Fire."<ref name="behindthename" /> Reference: elements | ||
Azaria | '''Azaria'''. Hebrew. Meaning "He whom God helps," or "God helps."<ref>https://themeaningofthename.com/azaria</ref> | ||
Azia. American, based on "Asia."<ref>http://www.greatestbabynames.com/BabyName/Azia</ref> | '''Azia'''. American, based on "Asia."<ref>http://www.greatestbabynames.com/BabyName/Azia</ref> | ||
Azize. Arabic, meaning "Powerful; beloved." Swahili, meaning "Valuable."<ref>http://www.thenamemeaning.com/azize/</ref> | '''Azize'''. 1. Arabic, meaning "Powerful; beloved." 2. Swahili, meaning "Valuable."<ref>http://www.thenamemeaning.com/azize/</ref> | ||
Azra. Israeli. Meaning "Pure."<ref>http://www.meaning-of-names.com/israeli-names/azra.asp</ref> | '''Azra'''. Israeli. Meaning "Pure."<ref>http://www.meaning-of-names.com/israeli-names/azra.asp</ref> | ||
Azriel. Hebrew. Meaning "God helps."<ref>http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Azriel/m</ref> | '''Azriel'''. Hebrew. Meaning "God helps."<ref>http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Azriel/m</ref> | ||
Azul. Spanish. Meaning "sky blue."<ref>http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Azul/f</ref> Keywords: colours | '''Azul'''. Spanish. Meaning "sky blue."<ref>http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Azul/f</ref> Keywords: colours | ||
Azure. English. Meaning "sky blue."<ref>http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Azure/f</ref> Keywords: colours | '''Azure'''. English. Meaning "sky blue."<ref>http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Azure/f</ref> Keywords: colours | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Names]] | * [[Names]] | ||
* [[Gender neutral language]] | |||
== References == | == References == |