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59 Affectionate Italian Baby Girl Names Starting With A

A touch of Italy’s culture, history, and language.

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Italian girl names starting with A reflect the country’s rich culture and artistic heritage, from Renaissance masterpieces to vibrant local traditions. And A, the first letter of the English alphabet, is the third most commonly used letter in English. The letter is laden with spiritual symbolism, representing awareness or awakening.

Italian names such as Alessandra, meaning ‘defender of mankind,’ and Aurora, which signifies ‘dawn,’ are just a few glimpses into the enchanting world of Italian names. Additionally, names such as Arianna, meaning ‘very holy,’ and Antonella, meaning ‘priceless,’ sound melodious and carry profound meanings that can inspire and shape your daughter's future.

Names such as the regal Andrea (defender of humankind), the divine Angelina (messenger of God), and the classic Alice (noble) have been popular over decades, featuring among the top 500 names in the US (1). These names are not just labels but expressions of cultural richness and carry profound meanings. Dive into our list and choose a name fitting for your daughter.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Alice	Girl	Noble; Kind
Ariana	Girl	Pure; Holy
Andrea	Girl	Defender of mankind
Alessandra	Girl	Defender of mankind
Adelina	Girl	Noble; Nobility
Armani	Girl	Warrior; Army man
Analia	Girl	Gracious; Merciful; Favor
Amalia	Girl	To work; Industrious
Antonella	Girl	Priceless; First born
Angelica	Girl	Messenger of God; Angelic

Adele	Girl	Noble type
Annabella	Girl	Favored grace
Aleia	Girl	Rising; Ascendant
Aida	Girl	Returning; Visitor
Asia	Girl	Rising sun from the east
Aryana	Girl	Most holy
Aryanna	Girl	Most holy
Aribella	Girl	Beautiful lioness of God
Amore	Girl	Love, passion, affection
Allegra	Girl	Joy; Delight; Joyfulness

Amiliana	Girl	Beloved, hardworking, determined, graceful
Anella	Girl	Light; Brightness
Angelita	Girl	Messenger; Angels of God
Aliani	Girl	Most beautiful
Adrina	Girl	A short form of adriana
Abriana	Girl	Female variant of Abraham; Father of multitude
Airabella	Girl	Beautiful; Ethereal
Agata	Girl	One who is good at heart and mind; Pure; Kind; Gentle; A nature lover
Aleanna	Girl	Gift from God
Alessandria	Girl	Defender of mankind

Armina	Girl	Noble, Warrior maiden
Anelle	Girl	Grace
Ambra	Girl	Amber; A precious jewel; A jewel quality fossilized resin; Ruler of the jewels
Areanna	Girl	The one who is holy and pure
Alisandra	Girl	Protector of mankind
Adonna	Girl	Lady; Woman
Aldina	Girl	Old friend who deserves the best in life
Amadea	Girl	Loved by God
Avena	Girl	Oatmeal; The one who grows grains
Avabella	Girl	Unique; Feminine; Possibly derived from multiple origins

Avelia	Girl	Bird-like; Strength; Desired
Amaranta	Girl	Unfading; Never-ending
Anji	Girl	One who blesses; Blessing
Aria	Girl	Lioness; Air; Melody
Aurora	Girl	Dawn
Anzia	Girl	Begin at; One-armed
Aberesh	Girl	Derived from medieval form of Albanian in southern Italy communities
Aelda	Girl	A warrior; One who fights war
Agnella	Girl	Chaste
Agnesina	Girl	A pure and virginal woman

Allegro	Girl	Brisk; Sprightly
Alonza	Girl	One with prompt and practical leadership qualities in personal and professional dealings
Amata	Girl	Immortal
Amidala	Girl	Beautiful flower
Aninata	Girl	Graceful young girl
Assisi	Girl	An Italian hill town
Assunda	Girl	Italaian version of Susan
Adalgisa	Girl	Noble hostage
Audenzia	Girl	Feminine version of Audenzio; One who dares; One who is fearless

Italian girl names starting with A embody the elegance and charm synonymous with Italy. These names not only capture the essence of Italian beauty and sophistication but also connect your baby girl to a lineage of artistic and cultural heritage. From Alice to Aurora, these Italian names enable you to honor a tradition that celebrates family, artistry, and grace. Let these options inspire you as you find the perfect letter-A name for your little girl.

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