Female and male first names beginning with the letter “A”..
ARMSTER
MaleRare and distinctive name of unknown origin, with no specific meaning or historical association.
ARMSTRONG
MaleScottish surname derived from Old English words "earn" meaning "eagle" and "streng" meaning "strong," originally given as a nickname to someone brave or powerful like an eagle.
ARMY
FemaleUnique American name with no specific meaning, popularized by actress Lillian Leitzel in the late 19th century and gaining popularity in the 1980s due to pop culture influences.
ARMYA
FemaleCaptivating Persian name meaning 'dream', popularized by Indian actress Armya Malhotra and conveying inspiration & creativity despite being relatively rare historically.
ARMYAH
FemaleCaptivating Yoruba name meaning "child of the mother," popularized by Buchi Emecheta's novel "The Joys of Motherhood.
ARN
MaleScandinavian name derived from Old Norse "Arngeir", meaning "eagle power" or "warrior".
ARNA
FemaleNorwegian name meaning 'first born', historically significant as it was used by Vikings to denote the eldest child.
ARNAAZ
FemaleCaptivating Persian unisex name meaning 'ruby', symbolizing wealth and elegance.
ARNAB
MaleUnique Indian boy's name of Bengali origin, meaning "the first" or "the beginning". It signifies new beginnings and holds significant meaning in Bengali culture.
ARNAE
FemaleExotic, unisex name of Igbo origin, Nigeria, signifying 'my wealth' or 'my prosperity'.
ARNALD
MaleRare yet historic Germanic name derived from "Arnulf," combining the elements "eagle" and "wolf," symbolizing power and fierceness. It was popular among medieval European nobility and is associated with intelligence, strength, and leadership.
ARNALDO
MaleItalian name derived from the Germanic Arnold, meaning "eagle power".
ARNARDO
MaleItalian name derived from "arnardo", meaning "strong" or "brave". It has a long history with notable figures like Arnaldus de Villanova, a 13th-century physician and scholar.
ARNASIA
FemaleAransea is a rare French-derived given name meaning 'between two rivers' in ancient Celtic Breton language, derived from Old Breton 'Aremorica'.
ARNAUD
MaleFrench boy's name of Germanic origin, meaning "powerful as an eagle and brave like a wolf".
ARNAV
MaleIndian name derived from the Sanskrit word "Aranavati," meaning "the river that flows in the north." It signifies the power, beauty, and resilience of rivers, and is associated with King Arnav, known for his courage and wisdom.
ARNAVI
FemaleCaptivating Sanskrit name derived from "arnava," meaning "waves" or "ocean." It signifies the power, depth, and fluidity of the ocean, with historical ties to Hindu mythology and folklore.
ARNAY
MaleRare, French-origin given name with no widely accepted meaning but often associated with independence and creativity.
ARNAZ
MaleUncommon Persian name with uncertain meaning, popularized by Cuban-American musician and actor Desi Arnaz, whose mother's maiden name was Arnaz.
ARNE
MaleScandinavian male given name derived from Old Norse 'arinn', meaning 'eagle'. It symbolizes strength, power, and keen eyesight, associated with the Norse god Odin.
ARNECIA
FemaleRare yet elegant given name of Latin origin, derived from the word 'arnecia' meaning 'silver', historically used in ancient Rome to signify purity and wealth.
ARNEDA
FemaleRare Hebrew female name meaning "He will lift me up," suggesting divine assistance or elevation.
ARNEDRA
FemaleArneda is a rare, Spanish-derived female name meaning 'thicket' or 'dwarf shrub', symbolizing strength and endurance in challenging times.
ARNEE
FemaleThe Scottish-origin name Arnee means 'Little Rocky Mountain' and is a rarity used more often today for girls than boys.
ARNEICE
FemaleRare Latin-derived given name composed of 'arn-' meaning "eagle" and '-ace' denoting "relation to", translating to "relating to an eagle". It suggests strength, courage, and grace, attributes associated with eagles.
ARNEISHA
FemaleCaptivating African name derived from Swahili "arne" meaning 'love', with "-sha" indicating high affection.
ARNEITA
FemaleDistinct Spanish-origin name derived from the Basque Arnaita, meaning "noble" or "honorable," historically associated with daughters of high social status in the Basque Country.
ARNEL
FemaleUnique and historic Spanish name derived from Germanic elements meaning "eagle wolf," often associated with strength and nobility.
ARNEL
MaleArnel is of Spanish origin, meaning "eagle power," derived from the Basque name Harne. It first appeared in the 12th century in the Basque Country and has been used consistently throughout history, with variations such as Arnele and Arnell. Today, it's still used globally, particularly where there are ties to Basque culture or history, and is considered unique and distinctive.
ARNELA
FemaleElegant Arabic name meaning 'rose', symbolizing grace and beauty.
ARNELDA
FemaleRare yet captivating feminine name of Spanish origin, derived from 'Hernando' meaning 'brave' or 'strong as a deer', reflecting elegance and strength.
ARNELIA
FemaleUnique feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning "eagle" and popular throughout history in Spain and other Latin countries.
ARNELL
MaleEnglish origin, meaning 'eagle' in Old English and Old Norse, derived from the words 'earn' and 'arni'. It was used as a personal name in medieval England, predominantly for boys.
ARNELL
FemaleDistinctive American name created by author Edgar Rice Burroughs for his Mars series, first appearing in "The Gods of Mars" (1918). While its origin and meaning are unknown, it has gained popularity over time and is often associated with creative, independent individuals due to its literary roots in science fiction.
ARNELLA
FemaleItalian name meaning 'little eagle', symbolizing strength and courage.
ARNELLE
FemaleUnique French girl's name derived from Germanic "arn", meaning "eagle", combined with French "-elle". It's often interpreted as "like an eagle", conveying strength and freedom. Though not historically widespread, it has gained modern popularity in France.
ARNER
MaleRare Norwegian name with deep Viking roots, translating to "eagle-spear" and signifying strength and power.
ARNES
MaleThe Norwegian name Arnes means 'eagle' in Old Norse, symbolizing strength and freedom.
ARNESH
MaleIndian origin given name derived from Sanskrit "Aarnesh," meaning "lord of the mountain" or "mountain king.
ARNESHA
FemaleCaptivating unisex name of African origin, derived from Swahili, meaning "the end of love" or "finishing with love.