Female and male names starting with the letter "A" .
Genders
Sort
By letter
ALVARO
MasculineSpanish name derived from the Germanic element 'Alfhar', meaning 'elf army'. It was popularized by King Alvaro I of Spain and has been widely used throughout Spain and Latin America.
ALVE
MasculineThe name Alve originates from Latin, meaning 'wings', and was historically associated with the Roman wind goddess Alva.
ALVEDA
FeminineElegant Italian name derived from 'alba', meaning dawn, signifying new beginnings and hope.
ALVEENA
FeminineUnique Middle Eastern name of Iranian origin, derived from the Persian word 'alvin' meaning 'fairy', signifying magical beings with supernatural powers in Persian mythology.
ALVEERA
FeminineArabic feminine given name derived from 'al-waha', meaning 'the spring' or 'the source', symbolizing freshness, purity, and renewal.
ALVEIRO
MasculineRare Spanish name derived from "alvear," meaning "to flourish" or "prosper." It's associated with the noble House of Alvear, founded in the 10th century, and signifies prosperity and growth.
ALVEN
MasculineRare Welsh boy's name meaning 'noble', derived from the ancient word 'alwen'. It has been traditionally associated with high social standing and leadership in Welsh culture.
ALVENA
FeminineRare and elegant name of Latin origin, meaning 'white', often associated with purity and beauty, popular in Scandinavian countries.
ALVENE
FeminineDistinctive French name derived from Breton "alv", meaning "white".
ALVENIA
FeminineRare, elegant Latin-derived name meaning 'whiteness' or 'white flower'.
ALVER
FeminineRare Scandinavian given name derived from Old Norse Alfarr, meaning 'elf warrior'.
ALVER
MasculineRare Welsh name derived from Alaf, meaning 'fair' or 'beautiful'.
ALVERA
FeminineLatin-derived name meaning "white," symbolizing purity and light, with historic associations to winter solstice and the moon's phases.
ALVERDA
FeminineDutch-derived given name meaning "all strong" or "every brave".
ALVERETTA
FeminineRare Italian feminine given name meaning 'tree', derived from 'albero'.
ALVERIA
FeminineLatin-derived name meaning 'whiteness' or 'purity', with historical ties to Roman mythology's god of light, Albus, symbolizing harmony between opposites.
ALVERN
FeminineUncommon name of unknown origin, with no widely accepted meaning or history.
ALVERN
MasculineRare name of unknown origin, with suggestions linking it to Latin 'albus' meaning white or Old French 'aube' meaning dawn.
ALVERNA
FeminineUncommon Italian female name derived from "alvernus," meaning "of or belonging to the Alps." It's also associated with the spiritual sanctuary of La Verna in Italy, founded by St. Francis of Assisi. Pronounced al-VER-nah, it offers a unique and memorable choice for parents seeking a name rich in history and nature.
ALVERNE
FeminineRare Latin-derived name, originally from the region Auvergne in France. It may signify purity or brightness due to its possible association with the Latin word 'albus', meaning white.
ALVERNIA
FeminineItalian name derived from Latin "Alburnus," signifying strength and power through the Alburnus fish found in the Rhine river; it also has historical ties to the region of Alvernia in France.
ALVERNON
MasculineUnique American male given name derived from Old English 'Alver' meaning elf warrior and 'non' meaning brave or daring, conveying the meaning "elf warrior who dares to be brave.
ALVERT
MasculineRare, Latin-derived name meaning either "noble wolf" or "noble and bright".
ALVERTA
FeminineRare feminine name of possible Latin origin, perhaps a variant of Albert meaning "noble and bright". It was most popular in the late 19th-early 20th century U.S., with notable bearers including civil rights activist Alverta Green.
ALVERTIA
FeminineAfrican-derived name of Ewe origin from Ghana and Togo, meaning "peace and happiness".
ALVERTIS
MasculineRare, modern creation with unknown origins and no widely accepted meaning or history. It is believed to have been invented by a parent seeking a distinctive name for their child.
ALVERTO
MasculineAlverto, of Italian origin, means 'white' in Latin and signifies purity and light.
ALVERY
MasculineRare English name likely derived from Alfred, meaning "wise" or "noble counselor", associated with the respected King Alfred of England.
ALVES
MasculineThe Portuguese surname Alves originates from the word "alvo," meaning "white," likely given as a nickname for someone with light-colored hair or fair skin. It has been prominent in Portugal since the 13th century, with notable figures like Pero Martins de Alvares and António de Oliveira Salazar.
ALVESTA
FeminineScandinavian female name derived from "álfr" (elf) and "steinn" (stone), translating to "elf stone".
ALVESTER
MasculineUncommon English name derived from Old English elements 'ælf' meaning elf or supernatural being, and 'scead' meaning shade or shadow.
ALVETA
FeminineRare Latin-derived name meaning 'white' or 'bright', first used in medieval Europe, now sought after for its uniqueness and classic feel.
ALVETTA
FeminineLatin-derived name of Italian origin meaning 'hive' or 'beehive', reflecting early Christian symbolism of industry, diligence, and sweetness.
ALVEY
MasculineRare American name with uncertain origins, believed to derive from Old English 'ælf' meaning elf and 'læf' meaning remnant.
ALVI
MasculineRare Hebrew male name with the meaning "to him" or "towards him".
ALVIA
MasculineSpanish name meaning "towards the sea," derived from the Latin word "adliviam." It has been used in Spain for centuries, often given to girls born near the coast or whose families had maritime ties.
ALVIA
FeminineUnique Latin-derived given name meaning 'white', historically associated with purity and light, though its origin and usage throughout history are somewhat unclear.
ALVIDA
FeminineRare Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse word 'álfr', meaning 'elf'.
ALVIE
FeminineRare Scottish name derived from the Old English personal name Aelfgifu, possibly meaning 'noble gift.'
ALVIE
MasculineDistinctive Scottish name derived from the surname MacAlpin, meaning "son of Alpin," a medieval Scottish king, conveying strength, leadership, and royal heritage.