British 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.

With French roots in Aimée and Latin Amata, Amy means "beloved."

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

Annie, rooted in English and meaning "grace," has long been a cheerful, all-American name known from folklore to Broadway.

From the German root adal meaning "noble," Ada also has Turkish origins where it means "island" and has regained popularity as a vintage, vowel-starting name.

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

With Latin roots meaning “nurturing” or “soul,” Alma gained traction in England after the Crimean War.

The Lovely, In Love, Gracious, Deserving to be Loved

Eagle, God is Gracious, Grace, Variant of Hebrew Hannah

Dawn

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

Opening, To Open Up, Second, April

German Origin and Means Noble

My Father Rejoices, The Intelligent

Favour, Graceful, Form of Anna, He (God) Was Gracious

Brightness, Sweet, Honorable, Nobility

Dwells at the Ash Tree Meadow, Esch Grove, Ashes of Wood

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

Golden, Golden-Haired, Gold Made

Healing, Sincere, The Word Althein Which is of the Meaning to Heal

Messenger of God Angel

Surrender, Resurrection, Risen One

Mercy, Gracious, Graceful, Favour

Of Noble Figure

Darling Child, Rock, An Offering, Light and Buoy-any

Noble, German, Joy, Sweet Angel

Autumn, The Fall Season

Adriatic Sea, Square Room, Dark and Rich, Woman from Hadria

Undying, The Element Ambrosios Which Means Immortal Divine, Ever-living

Efficient, Emulus, Brave, Aspirations

Easy to Love, Bella, Graceful or Beatiful, Beautiful

Messenger of God, Angel

Greek Goddess of Wisdom, Unknown

The White, The Element Albus Meaning White

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

Honorable, Lovely, Bright Beautiful, Silk of Heaven

Natural Spirit, Rules with Elf-wisdom, Bearlike, Illustrious and King (Power)

Good

Divinity and Fidelity, Ase, Divinely Beautiful, Deity

Exalted, Summer, August, Revered

Lion of God

The Aura, Wind, Or, Breeze

Worthy of Respect, Magnificent, Sublime, Venerated

God's Favour, Resurrection, Gracious, Clever

Happiness, Living, Wife of Prophet Muhammad, She is Life

To Sing, Pure, Man, Very Holy Woman

Oath, Pledge, Child, Charlene

Father's Joy, My Father is Joyful

Exalted, His Highness, Elf, Elfe

Dear Child, Precious, Rock, Tribe near the Black Sea

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

Pari, Messenger of God Angel

Humanity, Man

Lovable, Graceful, Variant of the Latin Amabel, Anna

Protector, Forehead, All, Noble

Messenger of God, Angel

The August, Variant of Augustine, Helpful, Dignity

Lion of God

Torch, Of Magdala, Olena, Shining

Trusted, The Truthful, Who is Confident and Enjoys the Divine Safeguard, Honest

Merry

Lovely, Honorable, Noble, Variant of Helen

Elf Ruler, Alfreda, Counsel from the Elves, Rules with Elf-wisdom

The Word Adin Which is of the Meaning Slender Delicate, Ornamented, Decorated, Gentle

Pledge, Variant of Carlene and Charlene, Eagle, Early

Angel, Messenger of God

Halo, Aureole, Corona, Halo, First of Its Kind In Germany Popular

Noble, The Element Alaida Which Means Little Winged Girl

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

Wealthy Spear Owner of Many Spears, Coming from the Oak Forest, Inspired By a Family Name

From the Ash Tree Farm, Form of Ashley, Felicitous

Alpha, First Letter of the Greek Alphabet, Excellent

Speedy, Adorning, Brings Rain, Embellishing

He (God) Was Gracious, Grace, Different, Goddess Durga

Noble, Protector, Honorable

Army, Vigorous, Strong, Adler

Protect and Man, Defender of Men, Manly

Excellence, Best, Virtuous, Woman of Virtue

Angelic, Angel, Divine Messenger

Majestic, Great, Worthy of Respect, Grandeur

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

Old Friend, Defender

Protect and Man, Protector, Defender of Men, Manly

It was originally the eighth son of Jacob, forming one of Israel's Twelve Tribes. Gaining popularity for both boys and girls, it's known for its biblical significance and its use by celebrities.

Elevated, God, Sublime, Lofty

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

Delight, Pious, Joyful, Cheerful

Love Child, Sword Tip

Female Version of Elvin, Everything and Friend, Blond, Height

Loveable, Supreme, Of Good Company, Affectionate

Ash Tree Enclosure

Place Name, England, From the Afton River

Truthful, Of Noble Figure, Nobel, Small Winged One

Woman from Hadria, Purity and Love

From the Ash Tree Farm

Venerable, The August

Small One, Living, Prophet Mohammads Wife, Life

Holy, Most Venerable, To Sing

The Pure, The Chaste

Arthur was a Great King Lives In 6Th Century, Noble, Bear, Stone

Opening Buds of Spring, To Open, The Month Name

Most Venerable, Woman from Hadria, From Adria, Holy

A name with Roman roots, has been popular in England since the 1950s and is known through figures like Adrian Monk and actor Adrian Grenier. While its similarity to Adrienne once led to neglect, it's now a winning choice.

Gracious, Anna, A Form of Annalie, Lee

Pure, Clean, Bright, Wish

Beautiful, Graceful, Easy to Love, Bella

Masculine, Son of Andrew

Of Noble Lineage, All and Illustrious, Honorable, Female Version of Albert from the Old German Adelbert

Maria, God's Gift, Anna

Other, Protector, The Manly, Second One

Gratitude, Thank you

Noble and Fight, Exalted, The Element Aletheia Meaning Truth, High

Rock, Princess Iranian

Rule, A Native of Adria, Nobel, Eagle

Or

Elisabeth, Liese, Anna

Meadow of Ash Trees

Ford By the Ashes

Of a Noble Kind

Like An Angel, Angelic

The Word Albus Which is of the Meaning White

Nice, Ruler of the Jewel, Smart, Amber Coloured

Innocent, Royal, Beautiful Flower

Angelic, Messenger from God, Like An Angel

Elisabeth, Anna, Liese

The Oaken, One who Never Born, Made of Oak

From Hadria, Adriatic Sea, Dark

Of a Noble Kind

Ashes of Wood, Ash Tree Clearing

Place Name, My Own Meadow, Clearing, Wood

Light, Oak Tree, Dear Child

He (God) Was Gracious, Graceful

Beloved Love, Affection

Peace, Safety, Security

Of a Noble Kind

Maria, Anna

Valley of the Eagle, Great Forest, Burning with Enthusiasm

Old Friend, Noble Strength

Meadow of Ash Trees, Ash Tree Clearing

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

Ornamented, Decorated

Defender of Men, Protector

Helper, To Protect, Repel, The Defender

Exalted, Noble Sort, Variant of Alice

From Hadria, Adriatic Sea

Noble, Exalted

Woman from Hadria, Etruscan, Dark, Square Room

Messenger, Angel

The Ascent, Noble, Exalted, High

Struggle, To Endure = Not Enduring, Lifted

Eagle, Name of a King, Angel, Earth and Water

Priceless, Inestimable, Invaluable, Beyond Praise

Home Ruler, Brave, Industrious Leader

That Feeds on Flower

Strong and Man

Sublime, The Dignified, Majestic

Ashes of Wood, Ash Tree Clearing

April

Female Version of Ashley, Ash Tree Clearing

Messenger of God, Angel

Great, Faithful Worker, Obscure, Sure

Noble, Variation of Adam from the Red Earth, Fire, Man

Assumption, Taken Up Into Heaven

Son of Adam

Of a Noble Kind, God Gifted, Nobility, Silk of Heaven

Ash Tree Clearing, Ash-tree Meadow

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

Prosperity, Love, Long Life

He (God) Was Gracious

Heavenly Messenger, Angel

Vigorous, Man, The Elements Ar Which Means Gold, Modern Blend of Arlene and Linda

All Wise, All-knowing

Allegro, Merry

Defender of Mankind, Diamond, Noble, Nobility