Ancient girl names starting with A

From the German Adalhaidis, meaning "noble," this literary classic gained modern charm thanks to Alice in Wonderland and widespread use across Europe.

This Hebrew name meaning "grace" links to Saint Anne and bridges cultures worldwide, from biblical roots to Disney’s Frozen.

An English name meaning "noble strength," it was revived by Audrey Hepburn and stems from the Anglo-Saxon Aethelthryth.

Derived from the German Amalia meaning "work," Amelia rose globally in the 2000s.

A Greek name meaning "pure," Agnes was once a medieval favorite, with Saint Agnes boosting its popularity.

Feminine of Alexander, To Defend, Protect and Man, Manly

German Origin and Means Noble

Brightness, Sweet, Honorable, Nobility

Manly, A Man's Woman, Feminine Form of Andrew, Man Ones

Golden, Golden-Haired, Gold Made

Messenger of God Angel

Surrender, Resurrection, Risen One

Noble, German, Joy, Sweet Angel

Messenger of God, Angel

To Protect, The Defender, Helper, Repel

Noble and Fight, Son of the Highborn, Alice

Helper and Defender of Mankind, He Who Wards Off (Other) Men

Highborn, My Ornament, Awe-inspiring, Of a Noble Kind

Good

To Sing, Pure, Man, Very Holy Woman

Bird Strength Desired

High, Little Rock, Defender of Man, Noble and Shining

Messenger of God, Angel

Angel, Messenger of God

Noble, The Element Alaida Which Means Little Winged Girl

Noble Wolf, Honorable

Combination of Ashley and Lynn, Ash-tree Meadow, Dream, Ash Tree Clearing

Protect and Man, Defender of Men, Manly

A Bowman Or Archer, An English Surname, Noteworthy and Valorous

Old Friend, Defender

Female Version of Antonio Beyond Praise, Highly Praiseworthy, Priceless, Beyond-price

Love Child, Sword Tip

Ash Tree Enclosure

Truthful, Of Noble Figure, Nobel, Small Winged One

Most Venerable, Woman from Hadria, From Adria, Holy

Angel, Messenger of God

Meadow of Ash Trees

Of a Noble Kind

Of a Noble Kind

Ashes of Wood, Ash Tree Clearing

Place Name, My Own Meadow, Clearing, Wood

Of a Noble Kind

Meadow of Ash Trees, Ash Tree Clearing

Of the Noble Sort, Protected by God, Silk of Heaven

Eagle

Struggle, To Endure = Not Enduring, Lifted

Ashes of Wood, Ash Tree Clearing

Messenger of God, Angel

Ash Tree Clearing, Ash-tree Meadow

Ash Tree Clearing, Ash-tree Meadow

Wood, At the Clearing, Place Name, My Own Meadow

Unfading, Imperishable, To Love

Exalted One, The High, Of a Noble Kind

Manly, The Brave, Form of Andrea, Warrior

Are

Prosperous, Diminutive of Audrey, Wealth

Apollinaria, The Element Apollymi Meaning to Destroy

An Eagle

Immortal, Divine

Are

A Butcher, Whole, Healthy, Safe

Island

The Word Antheios Which is of the Meaning Flowery Blossom, Floriferous

Risen from the Foam

Inspired By the Greek God Apollo, Apollinaria, Apelo Which Means Strength

Messenger

The Defender

Birth, Anti Meaning Against, Thus Associated with This Trait

The Element Albho Meaning White, White

Beauty

Honorable, Noble

Immaculate, Unstained, A Meaning Not, Full of Grace

An Eagle

Beauty

Answer

Rules with Elf-wisdom, Blond Ruler

Compassion, Foreign

Eagle

Power, Noble, Nobility, High and Royal

Beauty, Fair Radiance Beautiful Sheen

Present, Messenger, Angel

He Who Wards Off (Other) Men

Of a Noble Kind

Bird

Unfading, Imperishable, To Love

Of Noble Figure, Of a Noble Kind

Citizen of Roman, Man from Rome

Born Feet First

Holy One, The Peaceful, Peace, From Adria

Angel, Deriving from the Greek Word Αγγελος = Messenger, Angel

Eagle

Wealth and Honor

Defender of Men, Protector

The Chaste, Pure, Variant of Anne or Agnes

Noble, Wolf, Honorable

The Guileless One

The Good

The Torch

Truthful, Of a Noble Kind, Variant of Alice

The Word Anatole Which is of the Meaning Sunrise East, Sunrise

Elysion, Elysium

Of a Noble Kind

Wealthy, Noble, Old, Honorable

The Chaste, The Pure

Messenger, Angel

Derived from the Irish Aodhán, linked to Aodh, the Celtic sun and fire God. This lively choice is popularized by figures like actor Aidan Quinn.

The Word Anatole Which is of the Meaning Sunrise East, Sunrise

The Torch

Honorable, Noble

God's Favour, Resurrection, Full of Pride, Bright

Ash Tree Enclosure

Honorable, Noble

Of a Noble Kind

Honorable, Noble

Born Feet First

Fire

Fire, The Chaste

Mercy, Beautiful, Resurrection, Favoured

Virile, The Word Arsenios with the Meaning Virile

A Mountainous Region In Central Peloponnesus Greece

The Chaste, The Pure

Gracious, Resurrection, Beautiful, Wanted

Noble Type, Noble Kind

High and Royal, Honorable, Noble Strength, Power

All, Rules with Elf-wisdom, Ruler of the Elves, Illustrious and King (Power)

The Brave, Man

Immortal, A Which Means Un

Helper of Man, The Defender

He (God) Was Gracious, Graceful, Grace, Eagle

Noble Protector, Honorable, Protection, Helmet

Old, Honorable, Noble

Pledge, Hostage, Honorable, Arrow

Superior, All and Rich, High, Flag

Angel, Messenger of God

The Pure, The Chaste

The Defender

He Who Wards Off (Other) Men, Feminine of Alexander, To Defend, Manly

Immortal

Dwells at the Ash Tree Meadow, Combination of Ashley and Lynn, Dream, Esch Grove

Protector, He Who Wards Off (Other) Men, Entire

Antheios

Son of Adam, Awe-inspiring, Highborn, Ardent

Shining, Torch, Olena, Of Magdala

Pure, Lamb As Well, The Chaste

All and Illustrious, Honorable, Noble, Bright

Beloved Sister, Brother

Angel of High Rank

Heinrich

Resurrection, Risen One, Surrender

The Brave, Beautiful and Dared, St Andrews, Feminine Form of Andrew

Wealth

Man, Army, Warrior

Of a Noble Kind, Exalted, Nobility, High

Truth

Father

Defending Men, Noble, Exalted Elevated, All and Rich

Eagle

The Defender

Mercy, Beautiful, Resurrection, Favoured

Kingfisher, The Elements Alkyon Meaning Kingfisher

Messenger of God Angel

Beautiful and Dared, St Andrews, The Brave, A Man's Woman

Risen from the Foam, Greek Goddess of love and beauty

The Brave

Comfort, Rest, Helpful, The Element Aidier with the Meaning to Help

Steadfast, Grace, Prosperity, Unfading Flower

A Man's Woman, Man Ones, Feminine Form of Andrew, The Brave

The Defender

He Who Wards Off (Other) Men, Feminine of Alexander, Protector, Man's Defender

Adal Which Means Noble Honorable

He Who Wards Off (Other) Men

Mercy, Beautiful, Resurrection, Favoured

Beautiful and Dared, Man Ones, Manly, The Brave

Old, Honorable, Noble

Fire

He (God) Was Gracious, Sweet Faced, Goddess Durga, Kind Hearted

St Andrews, The Manly, Feminine Form of Andrew, Beautiful and Dared

Excellence, Woman of Virtue, Best, Virtuous

Deity, Ase, Beautiful, Divinity and Fidelity