Baby Names Starting with A

God is gracious

heavenly, merciful, noble

Held by God

God's gracious gift

little lamb, Dutch for dove

God's servant

God is my strength

Ansh means "portion" or "part" in Sanskrit — the idea being that a child is a precious part of the divine, a piece of something greater. Some families also interpret it as "ray of light," giving it a warm, radiant quality that feels just right for a new baby.

God's gentle blessing

Strong and beautiful

Son of man

Flower crown

priceless, highly valued

Heavenly father's gift

Ruler's gift

praiseworthy, worthy of praise

noble, exalted, and modest

Worthy to honor

highly honored, from Ann's hill

Gift from heaven

from Antioch

priceless, precious

Of great renown

Strong and noble

From Welsh 'an' (an intensifying prefix meaning very) combined with 'gwen' (white, fair, blessed). Anwen means 'very beautiful' or 'very fair.'

Beautiful and noble

Ancient Mesopotamian king

Rising sun

Fiery light

Aodhla comes from the ancient Irish word "aodh," meaning fire. The name carries the sense of brightness, warmth, and radiant energy — a fitting image for a name so deeply rooted in Celtic mythology and Irish heritage.

Holy treasure

Aoibhe means "beauty" or "radiance" — it comes from the Old Irish word "aoibh," which captures a kind of bright, glowing loveliness. Think of it less as plain prettiness and more as a warmth that lights up a room.

Aoibheann means "beautiful radiance" or "pleasant shining one," rooted in the Old Irish word aoibh, meaning beauty, charm, or pleasantness. The name carries a sense of warmth and brightness — someone whose presence genuinely lights up a room.

Little beauty; radiant one

Radiant beauty; of pleasant, bright disposition

From Old Irish 'aoibh,' meaning beauty or radiance. Aoife means 'beautiful' or 'radiant.'

Greek goddess of love and beauty

God of the Sun

to open or to bloom

Bird of prey

Exalted, noble

Elevated spirit

Prayer's answer

bowman, hunter

Master builder

From the ruler's land

Germanic: bold, courageous

High forest

Wise and noble

Dearly loved