List of Baby Names for Girls Starting with A

Alfhild

(AHLF-hild)

From the Old Norse name Alfhildr which was composed of the elements alfr "elf" and hildr "battle". In Norse legend Alfhild was a maiden who disguised herself as a warrior in order to avoid marriage to king Alf. Her life was perhaps based on that of a 9th-century Viking pirate.

Meaning: Battle of elves Origin: Norwegian, Old Norse, Swedish

Alida

(ah-LEE-dah)

Latin Meaning: The name Alida is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Alida is: Winged; with wings.

Aline

( ə-LEEN)

The name Aline is a baby girl name. The name Aline comes from the French origin. In French the meaning of the name Aline is: From the Scottish Aileen, meaning "bearer of light." Similar Names: Aline ( French )

Alivia

(ə-LIV-ee-ə)

When we came to the name Alivia we were stumped for a meaning despite much research. ... It is thought that he chose the name as the feminine version of "Oliver" or simply the Latin word for olive, "oliva". The olive tree is an emblem of peace, such as when one "extends an olive branch".

Meaning: Olive Origin: Latin

Allar

(E-lər)

Allar Name Meaning. Americanized spelling of French Allard, reflecting the French pronunciation.

Meaning: Alder tree Origin: Germanic

Allegra

(ə-LEG-rə)

Allegra (/əˈlɛɡrə/; Italian: [alˈlɛːɡra]) is a female given name of Italian origin meaning joyful (happy) or lively. Allegra can refer to: Allegra Byron (1817–1822), the illegitimate daughter of British Romantic poet George Gordon, Lord Byron and Claire Clairmont, the stepsister of Mary Shelley.

Meaning: Happy, Joyous Origin: Italian

Allovera

(ah-low-VEH-rə)

Aloe vera is a substance that contains vitamins and minerals and is often used in cosmetics. Aloe vera is also the name of the plant from which this substance is extracted.

Meaning: True stranger Origin: Germanic

Almeda

(ahl-MAY-duh)

As a Spanish given name, Almeda is a transfer of the Spanish surname which is derived from Almeida, a habitational name from Arabic al-medina "the city". Its use has been influenced by Alameda, a topographic name from Spanish alameda "poplar grove", and ultimately by the Spanish word álamo "poplar".

Meaning: Achieving Origin: Latin

Alta

(ALL-tuh)

The name Alta is a Spanish baby name. In Spanish the meaning of the name Alta is: High. Abbreviation of Altagracia - a reference to the high grace of Jesus' mother Mary.

Meaning: Elevated Origin: Latin

Althea

(al-THEA)

Origin of the name Althea: Derived from the Latin Althaea and the Greek Althaia, which is from althainein (to heal). The name was borne by the mythological mother of Meleager.

Meaning: One who heals Origin: Greek