Becoming a parent is definitely a momentous occasion and is actually a start of a new life. The arrival of a baby will bring with it a sense of excitement, joy and anticipation. While you will have so many things on your mind, the most important thing is to name your baby. You can always turn to the internet to find some help select the cutest name for your little angel. You can learn about the meanings, origin and characteristics of different names to make it easier for you to select one for your baby. If your own name starts with A or you just want to select from the list of names beginning with A, you should continue reading.

30 Girls Names Beginning With A

You will never have to worry about finding a large resource of girl names beginning with A. Some of them are more popular, while others aren't as popular now. Here's a list of girls names beginning with A with their meanings, origins, and personalities with the same name to help you make a good choice.
1

Aaliya

Origin: Arabic

Meaning: This is one of the most popular names beginning with A and picked up by people in the Arab world. It means "exalted or sublime".

Famous Namesakes: Aaliya (singer)

2

Abby

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: The meaning of Abby is "My father's delight".

Famous Namesakes: Abby Wambach (soccer player), Abby Dalton (TV actress), Abby Elliot (TV actress)

3

Abi

Origin: Scottish, Hebrew

Meaning: It also means, "My Father's Delight".

Famous Namesakes: Abi Titmuss (reality star), Abi Ferrin (fashion designer), Abi Phillips (soap opera actress)

4

Abigail

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: It comes from "Abi", so the meanings are the same – that is, "My father's delight".

Famous Namesakes: Abigail Breslin (Actress), Abigail Van Buren (Advice Columnist), Abigail Adams (First Lady)

5

Ada

Origin: Germanic

Meaning: It means, "Graceful and Noble". This is also one of the most popular names beginning with A.

Famous Namesakes: Ada Lovelace (Mathematician), Ada Nicodemou (Soap Opera Actress), Ada de la Cruz (Model)

6

Addy

Origin: Germanic

Meaning: Graceful and Nobel

Famous Namesakes: Addy Miller (Movie Actress), Addy Cradle (Guitarist), Addy Ventura (Actress)

7

Adele

Origin: Hungarian, Germanic

Meaning: Graceful and Noble

Famous Namesakes: Adele (Pop Singer), Adele Mara (Actress), Adele Silva (British Actress)

8

Adela

Origin: Germanic

Meaning: Noble

Famous Namesakes: Adela Noriega (Mexican Actor), Adela Andrei (Romanian Model), Adela Rogers (American Journalist)

9

Alaina

Origin: Irish

Meaning: It means, "Handsome and pretty".

Famous Namesakes: Alaina Reed-Hall (Actress), Alaina Capri (American Actress), Alaina Whitaker (American Singer)

10

Alexandra

Origin: Czech, English, Greek

Meaning: It is the feminine form of Alexander and means, "Defender of Mankind".

Famous Namesakes: Alexandra Paul (Actress), Alexandra David-Neel (Explorer), Alexandra Canady (Educator)

11

Alexis

Origin: English

Meaning: It is yet another variation of Alexandra and means, "Defender of Mankind".

Famous Namesakes: Alexis Glick (News Anchor), Alexis Smith (Actress), Alexis Bledel (Actress)

12

Alice

Origin: English, German

Meaning: It means, "Noble, or of the nobility".

Famous Namesakes: Alice Roosevelt (daughter of President Roosevelt), Alice Walker (Author), Alice Cooper (Rocker)

13

Allison

Origin: English, German

Meaning: Noble

Famous Namesakes: Alison Sweeney (Actress), Allison Janney (Actress), Allison Munn (TV Actress)

14

Alyssa

Origin: English, Greek, Teutonic

Meaning: Rational

Famous Namesakes: Alyssa Milano (Actress), Alyssa Reid (Pop Singer), Alyssa Miller (Model)

15

Amanda

Origin: English, Latin, Spanish

Meaning: Worthy of being loved

Famous Namesakes: Amanda Seyfried (Actress), Amanda Peet (Actress), Amanda Palmer (Singer)

16

Amber

Origin: English

Meaning: A high quality fossilized resin, jewel

Famous Namesakes: Amber Tamblyn (Actress), Amber Heard (Actress), Amber Valletta (Model)

17

Amelia

Origin: Latin, English

Meaning: Hardworking

Famous Namesakes: Amelia Earhart (Aviation Pioneer), Amelia (Princes, the daughter of George II), Amelia Lily (Pop Singer)

18

Amy

Origin: French, English

Meaning: It means, "Dearly Loved".

Famous Namesakes: Amy Poehler (Actress), Amy Adams (Actress), Amy Tan (Writer)

19

Annabelle

Origin: Gaelic, Latin

Meaning: Graceful, Joy

Famous Namesakes: Annabelle Wallis (TV Actress), Annabelle Gurwitch (TV Show Host), Annabelle Roberts (Movie Actress)

20

Andrea

Origin: French, Greek, Latin

Meaning: It's the feminine form of Andrew and means, "Manly".

Famous Namesakes: Andrea Bowen (Actress), Andrea Baker (Actress), Andrea Corr (Singer)

21

Ana

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Grace, Favor

Famous Namesakes: Ana Gasteyer (Actress), Ana Ortiz (Actress), Ana Mulvoy-Ten (TV Actress)

22

Angela

Origin: Greek, Italian, Spanish, Latin

Meaning: It means, "Messenger from God". A good choice on everyone's list of names beginning with A. 

Famous Namesakes: Angela Lansbury (Actress), Angela Merkel (World Leader), Angela Robinson (Screenwriter)

23

Anna

Origin: Russian, Czech, Native American

Meaning: Mother

Famous Namesakes: Anna Kournikova (Tennis Player), Anna Faris (Actress), Anna Kendrick (Actress)

24

Annie

Origin: Hebrew, English

Meaning: Prayer

Famous Namesakes: Annie Lennox (Pop Singer), Annie Thurman (Actress), Annie Cordy (Actress)

25

April

Origin: Latin, English

Meaning: Opening of flower buds

Famous Namesakes: April Bowlby (TV Actress), April Lee Hernandez (Actress), April Rose Pengilly (Model)

26

Ariana

Origin: Latin, Greek, Welsh

Meaning: It means, "Like Silver".

Famous Namesakes: Ariana Grande (Pop Singer), Ariana Richards (Actress), Ariana Rodriguez (Model)

27

Aubrey

Origin: French, Germanic

Meaning: Ruler of the Elves

Famous Namesakes: Aubrey Plaza (Comedian), Aubrey Dollar (American Actress), Aubrey O'Day (American singer, fashion designer, model)

28

Audrey

Origin: Teutonic, English

Meaning: Noble Strength

Famous Namesakes: Audrey Hepburn (Actress), Audrey Tautou (Actress), Audrey Totter (American Actress)

29

Avery

Origin: French

Meaning: Wise or Ruling with Elf-Wisdom

Famous Namesakes: Avery (American Singer-Songwriter), Avery Edison (British Comedian), Avery Winter (Pop Singer)

30

Ava

Origin: English, Hebrew

Meaning: Like a Bird. This is also one that should appear on your list of names beginning with A.

Famous Namesakes: Ava Gardener (Actress), Ava Allan (TV Actress), Ava Sambora (Actress)

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