During most of your learning years (and occasionally in the workplace), you might be sorted alphabetically. In school, this is often to help the teachers keep track of marks or make sorting mail easier.
Whatever the reason, having a name that starts with a letter near the beginning of the alphabet is a nice advantage in these situations. Give your child the best head start by giving them a name that starts with A.
‘A’ names come from many different cultures, are popular across the world, and often have lovely meanings to boot. For example, Hebrew names like Amelia (meaning ‘industrious’), Asher (meaning ‘happy’), and Anna (meaning ‘God has favored me’), are all popular options no matter your culture or language.
You can also find some very descriptive names, like Aiden, a Gaelic name meaning ‘fire’ and a perfect name for a red-headed boy, or even one with a fiery temper.
Alex, a Greek name meaning ‘warrior’, is a gender-neutral name that perfectly captures the strong-willed nature of many children. It could also inspire your child to explore the world around them and stand up for themselves and others when needed.
Aadrita
Meaning: Charming
Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl
Aahish
Meaning: Blessing of God
Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl
Abbey
Meaning: My Father is light
Origin: German, Hebrew
Gender: Boy
Abilash
Meaning: Powerful and Complete
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Abzar
Meaning: Powerful
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Acanda
Meaning: Kind
Origin: Sanskrit
Gender: Boy
Achal
Meaning: Constant
Origin: Sanskrit
Gender: Boy
Achille
Meaning: Pain
Origin: Old Greek
Gender: Boy
Ad
Meaning: Noble Wolf
Origin: German
Gender: Boy
Adag
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl
Ade
Meaning: Crown
Origin: African
Gender: Boy
Adhavan
Meaning: Brilliant
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Adonica
Meaning: Lord
Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Aelfric
Meaning: Elf Ruler
Origin: Anglo Saxon
Gender: Boy
Aera
Meaning: Lion
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Aescwine
Meaning: Spear Friend
Origin: Anglo Saxon, English
Gender: Boy
Afet
Meaning: A woman of bewitching beauty
Origin: Turkish
Gender: Girl
Afiya
Meaning: Health
Origin: African
Gender: Girl
Afshan
Meaning: Glitter
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Girl
Agama
Meaning: Knowledge, wisdom
Origin: Indian, Sanskrit
Gender: Boy
Agnetha
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Agraj
Meaning: Leader
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Ahan
Meaning: Morning glory
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Ahim
Meaning: Traveller
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Ahnna
Meaning: God was gracious
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Girl
Aiden
Meaning: Fire
Origin: Gaelic
Gender: Boy
Aifa
Meaning: Gift, clever
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Boy
Ainu
Meaning: Goddess of Fertility
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Girl
Aja
Meaning: Fire
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Ajmala
Meaning: Completely beautiful
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Aki
Meaning: Autumn, bright, clear
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Girl
Akmal
Meaning: Perfect
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Akyath
Meaning: Famous, popular
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Alamar
Meaning: Coated in Gold
Origin: Arabic, Spanish
Gender: Boy
Alberic
Meaning: Supernaturally powerful
Origin: German
Gender: Boy
Alex
Meaning: Warrior
Origin: Greek
Gender: Boy
Alfonsa
Meaning: Eager for War
Origin: Teutonic
Gender: Girl
Aliana
Meaning: Bright
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl
Alvarie
Meaning: Army of Elves
Origin: German
Gender: Girl
Ama
Meaning: Eagle
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Girl
Amelia
Meaning: Industrious
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Girl
Aminia
Meaning: Truthful
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Girl
Amul
Meaning: Priceless
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Anabella
Meaning: Graceful and Beautiful
Origin: Dutch, Spanish
Gender: Girl
Anna
Meaning: God has favored me
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Girl
Aniela
Meaning: Messenger of God
Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Aodh
Meaning: Fire, brightness
Origin: Celtic
Gender: Boy
Api
Meaning: Friend
Origin: Indian, Sanskrit
Gender: Boy
Apryl
Meaning: The Month April
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Asher
Meaning: Happy
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Boy