AtlantafEnglish (Modern, Rare) From the name of the city in the American state of Georgia, originally a short form of Atlantica, which is ultimately from the name of the Atlantic Ocean (itself the genitive of Atlas).... [more]
AtlanticmEnglish The term “Atlantic” was in the sixth century BC by a Greek poet, Atlantikôi pelágei or the “Sea of Atlas.”
AttractafIrish, Medieval Irish (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical) Latinized form of the Gaelic name Athracht, which is of uncertain meaning. The Latinization was perhaps influenced by attractus "attracted". This was the name of a 6th-century Irish saint who was known as a healer and miracle worker.
Audenm & fEnglish Transferred use of the surname Auden, which is derived from the Germanic given name Aldwin (its Old English equivalent is Ealdwine)... [more]
AurielfEnglish (Modern) Possibly an English form of the Roman name Aureola, coined in the 19th century - revived also as Aureole, Auriol and Oriel - and used regularly since... [more]
AustraliafEnglish (Rare) The name Australia derives from Latin australis meaning southern, and dates back to 2nd century legends of an "unknown southern land" (that is terra australis incognita). The explorer Matthew Flinders named the land Terra Australis, which was later abbreviated to the current form.
AvayahfEnglish (Modern) Possibly an elaboration of Ava 1 influenced by Nevaeh. This name was used by American vlogger Ronnie Banks for his daughter born 2019.
AveleyfEnglish Transferred use of the surname Aveley, named for the village of Aveley in Essex. The name is Old English, and means "Ælfgyth’s meadow"... [more]
AveliafEnglish (Modern, Rare) This is the name of the high-speed Amtrak train succeeding the Acela Express train.
AvellanafEnglish (Rare) Derived from Latin avellana "hazel", literally "from Avella". Alternatively, it could be a transferred use of the Spanish surname Avellana.
Aventurinef & mEnglish From the Italian phrase a ventura meaning "by chance". The name alludes to the fact that the gemstone that originally had the name aventurine - which was goldstone, a type of brownish colored glass flecked with gold and manufactured in Italy since the 17th century - was discovered by accident... [more]
AvenuemEnglish Early 17th century from French, feminine past participle of avenir ‘arrive, approach’, from Latin advenire, from ad- ‘towards’ + venire ‘come’.
AvoniafEnglish (Rare), African American The meaning of this name is uncertain at this time. Its best known bearer was American actress Avonia Jones (1839-1867), whose parents may possibly have named her after the village of Avonia (in Pennsylvania, USA), or after the genus of plants of the same name... [more]
AxiafEnglish (Rare), Swedish (Rare) Meaning unknown. It may be derived from Greek άξιος (axios) meaning "worthy" or created as a feminine form of Axel. Alternatively, in some cases it could be a variant of Achsia, an elaboration of Achsah.
AxiommEnglish (Rare) Meaning, "a statement (in mathematics often shown in symbolic form) that is so evident or well-established, that it is accepted without controversy or question."
AzorinafEnglish (Rare) From the name of the monotypic genus of flowering plants within the family Campanulaceae, whose sole species, the Azorina vidalii, is endemic to the Azores.
BaashamEnglish, Biblical Hebrew Baasha of Israel is a king of Israel mentioned in Kings. Baasha of Ammon was a King of Ammon ruling in 853 BCE.
BabafEnglish Diminutive of Barbara or other names with a similar sound. Borne by Baba Beaton, socialite and sister of photographer Cecil, and writer Eleanor “Baba” Brougham.
BadbfIrish Mythology, Irish Means "crow, demon" in early Irish (and may have originally denoted "battle" or "strife"). In Irish myth the Badb was a war goddess who took the form of a crow. She and her sisters, the Morrígan and Macha, were a trinity of war goddesses known collectively as the Morrígna.
BailemmEnglish, Hebrew, Yiddish means "he who watches over his siblings." This name is usually given to the first son. Bailem is somewhat connected to Bailey.
Báinef & mIrish, Scottish Gaelic, Irish Mythology An Irish name meaning "whiteness, pallor". In Irish Mythology, Báine was a princess, daughter of Tuathal Techtmar, ancestor of the kings of Ireland. "Cailín na Gruaige Báine" and "Bruach na Carraige Báine" are the names of two traditional Irish songs.... [more]
BammPopular Culture, English (Modern, Rare) Possibly a diminutive for any name starting with the letter B. Also an onomatopoeia word suggesting the sound of a "loud thud". ... [more]
BanastremEnglish (Archaic) Transferred use of the surname Banastre. This was borne by the British officer and politician Banastre Tarleton (1754-1833), known for fighting in the American War of Independence.
BanjomEnglish (Rare) Transferred use of the surname Banjo. Occasionally used in homage to various persons using the byname, such as Australian poet Andrew Barton "Banjo" Paterson or American race car driver Edwin “Banjo” Matthews.
BaothmIrish Perhaps related to Beathan. It coincides with a Gaelic word meaning "vain, reckless, wanton, foolish". Other forms are Baothan, Baoithin/Beheen and Baolach... [more]
BaothghalachmIrish Means "foolishly valorous", from the roots baoth "foolish, vain" and galach "valorous".
BaronessfEnglish (Rare) Perhaps from Celtic or from Frankish *baro* "freeman, man" or another Germanic source. In England, the word merged with (probably) cognate Old English *beorn* "nobleman."
BarrmEnglish Name often derived from the location Barr
BartinefEnglish, Dutch Feminine form of Bartholomew. A known bearer of this name is the late American film actress Bartine Burkett. The name is sometimes erroneously interpreted as a variant spelling of Bertine.
BartonmEnglish, Popular Culture Transferred use of the surname Barton. In popular culture, Barton Fink is the name of a playwright in the 1991 film "Barton Fink".
BatmEnglish (Archaic), Medieval English Diminutive of Bartholomew; also compare Bate. A notable bearer was American gunfighter and lawman Bartholomew 'Bat' Masterson (1853-1921), famed sheriff of Dodge City, Kansas.