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'''Ailbhe'''. Irish Gaelic. Meaning "White" in old Irish. Notable legendary figures with this name include a female warrior of the Fianna, and a male saint who was raised by wolves. Pronounced "AL-va." Variants: '''Albeus''', '''Alvy''', and '''Alby'''.<ref>K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 39-40.</ref><ref>http://www.thenamemeaning.com/ailbhe/</ref><ref name="2knames" /><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ailbhe</ref> Keywords: colours, extraordinary, two syllables | '''Ailbhe'''. Irish Gaelic. Meaning "White" in old Irish. Notable legendary figures with this name include a female warrior of the Fianna, and a male saint who was raised by wolves. Pronounced "AL-va." Variants: '''Albeus''', '''Alvy''', and '''Alby'''.<ref>K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 39-40.</ref><ref>http://www.thenamemeaning.com/ailbhe/</ref><ref name="2knames" /><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ailbhe</ref> Keywords: colours, extraordinary, two syllables | ||
'''Aillil'''. Old Irish. Meaning "Fairy". Name originated from Aillil, High King of Ireland. Variants: '''Oillil''', '''Eillil''', and '''Aillin'''. Keywords: mythology, rare | |||
'''Aki'''. Japan. Depending on choice of ''kanji'' characters in writing it, Aki means "autumn" (秋), "bright" (明), or "sparkle" (晶).<ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows about 831 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 55% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AK/AKI/index.html</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, two syllables, uncommon | '''Aki'''. Japan. Depending on choice of ''kanji'' characters in writing it, Aki means "autumn" (秋), "bright" (明), or "sparkle" (晶).<ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows about 831 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 55% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AK/AKI/index.html</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, two syllables, uncommon | ||
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'''Alix'''. Variant of Alex, meaning "Defender."<ref name="2knames" /> Also a medieval French feminine variant of Alice, meaning "Noble kind."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/alix</ref> US SSA data shows about 3,873 people named Alix, used as a feminine name 80% of the time, which currently makes it one of the most neutral variants of the name Alex in the US.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AK/AKI/index.html</ref> Keywords: feminine inclined, two syllables, uncommon | '''Alix'''. Variant of Alex, meaning "Defender."<ref name="2knames" /> Also a medieval French feminine variant of Alice, meaning "Noble kind."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/alix</ref> US SSA data shows about 3,873 people named Alix, used as a feminine name 80% of the time, which currently makes it one of the most neutral variants of the name Alex in the US.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AK/AKI/index.html</ref> Keywords: feminine inclined, two syllables, uncommon | ||
'''Almer'''. Old Norse. Meaning "Famous". Variants: '''Elmer''' and '''Allmer'''. Keywords: mythology, rare | |||
'''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><ref name="llewellyn47" /> US SSA data shows about 4,913 people with this given name, used as a feminine name 73% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AL/ALPHA/index.html</ref> Keywords: beginnings, literary, two syllables, uncommon | '''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><ref name="llewellyn47" /> US SSA data shows about 4,913 people with this given name, used as a feminine name 73% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AL/ALPHA/index.html</ref> Keywords: beginnings, literary, two syllables, uncommon | ||
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'''Alva'''. 1. English variant spelling of Irish Gaelic Ailbhe, meaning "white," or Almhath, meaning possibly "Sovereignty." Feminine. 2. Swedish. Meaning "elf." Feminine. 3. Variant spelling of Hebrew Alvah. Meaning "Exalted" or "high." Masculine.<ref name="2knames" /><ref>K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 51.</ref> US SSA data shows about 16,502 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 54% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AL/ALVA/index.html</ref> Keywords: magic, mystical, neutral inclined, two syllables, uncommon | '''Alva'''. 1. English variant spelling of Irish Gaelic Ailbhe, meaning "white," or Almhath, meaning possibly "Sovereignty." Feminine. 2. Swedish. Meaning "elf." Feminine. 3. Variant spelling of Hebrew Alvah. Meaning "Exalted" or "high." Masculine.<ref name="2knames" /><ref>K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 51.</ref> US SSA data shows about 16,502 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 54% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AL/ALVA/index.html</ref> Keywords: magic, mystical, neutral inclined, two syllables, uncommon | ||
'''Alvise'''. Old Norse. Meaning "Magical". Variants: '''Alvi''' or '''Elvi'''. Keywords: rare, uncommon | |||
'''Aly'''. English. A modern variant of feminine Ally.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Ally</ref> US SSA data shows about 2,531 people with this name, used as a feminine name 65% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AL/ALY/index.html</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, two syllables, uncommon | '''Aly'''. English. A modern variant of feminine Ally.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Ally</ref> US SSA data shows about 2,531 people with this name, used as a feminine name 65% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AL/ALY/index.html</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, two syllables, uncommon | ||
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'''Ashton'''. Old English. From a family name based on a place name, meaning "Ash tree town" in Old English.<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="NeutralBook" /> US SSA data shows about 72,560 people with this name, used as a masculine name 74% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AS/ASHTON/index.html</ref> Keywords: common, earth, plants, two syllables, urban | '''Ashton'''. Old English. From a family name based on a place name, meaning "Ash tree town" in Old English.<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="NeutralBook" /> US SSA data shows about 72,560 people with this name, used as a masculine name 74% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AS/ASHTON/index.html</ref> Keywords: common, earth, plants, two syllables, urban | ||
'''Aspen'''. British. Aspen is a place name (the ski resort town in Colorado) as well as a tree with delicate, heart-shaped leaves. Aspen is a great gender neutral choice (though mostly given to girls). It is loaded with hippie charm, which works whether you’re crunchy or just appreciate that lifestyle. | '''Aspen'''. British. Aspen is a place name (the ski resort town in Colorado) as well as a tree with delicate, heart-shaped leaves. Aspen is a great gender neutral choice (though mostly given to girls). It is loaded with hippie charm, which works whether you’re crunchy or just appreciate that lifestyle. Keywords: rare, unusual | ||
'''Asthore'''. Irish. Meaning "Loved one."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Asthore</ref> Keywords: extraordinary | '''Asthore'''. Irish. Meaning "Loved one."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Asthore</ref> Keywords: extraordinary | ||
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'''Ayomide'''. West African, Yoruba. Meaning "My joy has arrived."<ref name="behindthename">https://www.behindthename.com/names/gender/unisex</ref><ref name="2knames">https://www.20000-names.com/androgynous_names_unisex_names.htm</ref> US SSA data shows about 554 people with this name, used as a masculine name 59% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AY/AYOMIDE/index.html</ref> Keywords: emotion, four syllables, happiness, neutral inclined, rare | '''Ayomide'''. West African, Yoruba. Meaning "My joy has arrived."<ref name="behindthename">https://www.behindthename.com/names/gender/unisex</ref><ref name="2knames">https://www.20000-names.com/androgynous_names_unisex_names.htm</ref> US SSA data shows about 554 people with this name, used as a masculine name 59% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AY/AYOMIDE/index.html</ref> Keywords: emotion, four syllables, happiness, neutral inclined, rare | ||
'''Azariah''' (עֲזַרְיָה). Hebrew. This is traditionally a masculine name. Many different men had this name in the Hebrew Bible. Meaning "The God Yahweh has helped" in Hebrew.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/azariah</ref><ref name="NeutralBook" /> US SSA data shows about 163 people with this name, used as a feminine name 64% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AZ/AZARIAH/index.html</ref> | '''Azariah''' (עֲזַרְיָה). Hebrew. This is traditionally a masculine name. Many different men had this name in the Hebrew Bible. Meaning "The God Yahweh has helped" in Hebrew.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/azariah</ref><ref name="NeutralBook" /> US SSA data shows about 163 people with this name, used as a feminine name 64% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AZ/AZARIAH/index.html</ref> Keywords: Hebrew names, rare | ||
'''Azriel''' (עֲזְרִיאֵל). Hebrew. Meaning "God helps" or "God is my help." Also transliterated as '''Asriel''' or '''Azrael'''. In the Bible, Asriel was the son of Manasseh, and a couple of other masculine figures, so it was a commonplace name for men. Azrael is the name of the Angel of Death in some Jewish traditions, Islam, and sometimes Christianity. This angel can be a fearful symbol of mortality, or seen as helpfully guiding the soul of the deceased to the afterlife. Angels are traditionally believed to be neither male nor female, because they are not mortal. Angel names usually end in ''-el'' (meaning "of God"), and are usually gender neutral, but more often used as masculine names.<ref>http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Azriel/m</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/azriel</ref> US SSA data shows about 1,434 people named Azriel, used as a masculine name 73% of the time;<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AZ/AZRIEL/index.html</ref> about 478 people named Azrael, masculine 81% of the time;<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AZ/AZRAEL/index.html</ref> and about 31 people named Asriel, masculine 75% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AS/ASRIEL/index.html</ref> Keywords: Biblical, gothic, masculine inclined, three syllables, uncommon | '''Azriel''' (עֲזְרִיאֵל). Hebrew. Meaning "God helps" or "God is my help." Also transliterated as '''Asriel''' or '''Azrael'''. In the Bible, Asriel was the son of Manasseh, and a couple of other masculine figures, so it was a commonplace name for men. Azrael is the name of the Angel of Death in some Jewish traditions, Islam, and sometimes Christianity. This angel can be a fearful symbol of mortality, or seen as helpfully guiding the soul of the deceased to the afterlife. Angels are traditionally believed to be neither male nor female, because they are not mortal. Angel names usually end in ''-el'' (meaning "of God"), and are usually gender neutral, but more often used as masculine names.<ref>http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Azriel/m</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/azriel</ref> US SSA data shows about 1,434 people named Azriel, used as a masculine name 73% of the time;<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AZ/AZRIEL/index.html</ref> about 478 people named Azrael, masculine 81% of the time;<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AZ/AZRAEL/index.html</ref> and about 31 people named Asriel, masculine 75% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AS/ASRIEL/index.html</ref> Keywords: Biblical, gothic, masculine inclined, three syllables, uncommon | ||