What are some traditional baby girl names that have stood the test of time?

There are many traditional and classic girl names that are popular all over the world. They include Alice (noble), Amelia (hardworking), Abigail (my father is joy), Gwyneth (happiness), Edith (wealth), and Sussanah (lily).

How do I make sure the baby girl name I choose is easy to pronounce and spell?

Names that are easy to spell are also easy to pronounce. These consist of a few syllables that are very short. You can choose from some common options like Mia (friendly), Ella (beautiful), Emily (eager or laborious), Grace (goodness), Jess (God exists), Lucy (light), Jen (fair one), and Molly (star of the sea).

What are some baby girl names that work well in multiple languages/cultures?

There are many international girl names that have been popular for many decades. These multilingual names usually have Hebrew, Latin, or English origins. Some good examples are Dana (the most beautiful pearl), Cassidy (clever or curly-haired), Chloe (young green shoot), Demi (earth mother), and Diana (divine).

Should I consider the popularity of a baby girl’s name when choosing one for my child?

It would be best to start your baby name search by looking at the popularity of different names. This will be helpful if you desire a trendy name for your child. However, avoid overly popular names as they lack individuality and impact. Your child may prefer an easy-to-pronounce yet unique name when they grow up.

What are some rare girl names?

Rare names allow your child to stand out as they cannot be mistaken for popular and overused names. Very few parents have taken such names over the decades. You can choose from Zendaya (to give thanks), Chantria (moonlight), Yamileth (beautiful), Saanvi (one who will be followed), and Monserrat (jagged mountain).

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159 Girl Names with Meanings Beautiful, Starting With A

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Arabella	Girl	Lovable; Invokable; Yielding to prayer; Beautiful grace
Alana	Girl	Harmony; Offering; Beautiful; Exalted; Precious; Child
Alanna	Girl	Harmony; Offering; Beautiful; Exalted; Precious; Child
Anahi	Girl	Beautiful like a flower; Speaker; Immaculate; Immortal
Annabella	Girl	Grace; Favor; Beautiful
Ayana	Girl	Beautiful flower; Color; Design; Spring water; Delicate
Alannah	Girl	Harmony; Offering; Beautiful; Exalted; Precious; Child
Anabella	Girl	Lovable; Graceful and beautiful
Aiyanna	Girl	Eternal blossom; Everlasting bloom; Beautiful flower; Clear; Revelation; Going; Fountain; Downy-bearded
Aoife	Girl	Beautiful; Radiant

Aribella	Girl	Invokable; Yielding to prayer; Favor; Beautiful
Arabelle	Girl	Lovable; Invokable; Yielding to prayer; Beautiful grace
Asma	Girl	High status; Supreme; Beautiful; Beloved; Desired
Anabel	Girl	Lovable; Beautiful; Grace
Amairany	Girl	Princess; Beautiful and sweet girl
Amaiyah	Girl	Beautiful princess
Alaynah	Girl	Little female bear; Wisdom; Knowledge; Harmony; Offering; Beautiful; Exalted; Precious; Child; Light
Anai	Unisex	Grace; Beautiful; Elephant
Akemi	Girl	Bright; Beautiful
Aarika	Girl	Beautiful; Lovely; Beautiful water lily; Golden; Gilded

Airabella	Girl	Invokable; Yielding to prayer; Favour; Grace; Beautiful
Adrina	Girl	Fiery; Beautiful; From Hadria
Asami	Girl	Beautiful hemp; Morning beauty; Beautiful morning
Aaila	Girl	Family; Halo of the moon; Moon-like; Beautiful
Aimi	Girl	Love; Affection; Beautiful
Alika	Girl	Defender or helper of the people; Most beautiful
Aysa	Girl	Moon-like; Beautiful; Radiant; Living; Alive
Aribelle	Girl	Invokable; Yielding to prayer; Beautiful altar
Arabela	Girl	A beautiful lion
Arabel	Girl	Lovable; Invokable; Yielding to prayer; Beautiful grace

Atziri	Girl	Most beautiful flower that lives in the water; Moon flower
Avaleen	Girl	Graceful; Beautiful
Angeletta	Girl	Little angel; A girl as beautiful as a little angel
Aiyan	Unisex	Friendly; Affection; Beautiful; Cliff
Anabela	Girl	Graceful and beautiful; Lovable
Ayanah	Girl	Beautiful flower; Wildflower; Innocent
Arlinda	Girl	Golden birth; Foreigner; Pledge; Beautiful
Aaliyana	Girl	Beauty; Beautiful
Anatalia	Girl	A beautiful and warm sunrise; Christmas day; Warm; Grace; Dew from God
Annastyn	Girl	The masters of the house; Beautiful and famous woman

Arabell	Girl	Invokable; Yielding to prayer; Favor; Beautiful
Ayiana	Girl	Beautiful flower; Intelligent; Moving
Amika	Unisex	Loved friend; Beautiful fragrance
Ashara	Unisex	Beautiful peace
Aashiyana	Girl	Nest; Small dwelling; A beautiful house
Adaugo	Girl	Beautiful daughter or daughter of an eagle
Anabell	Girl	A lovable person; Beautiful
Asta	Girl	Beautiful; Beloved; Resurrection; Star-like; Divine strength; Love
Astryd	Girl	God beloved; Beautiful
Aynoor	Girl	A beautiful and gorgeous woman

Azeena	Unisex	Beautiful; Obedient
Avabella	Girl	To live; To breathe; Beautiful
Assa	Unisex	Beautiful goddess
Alhana	Girl	Light of the sun; Beautiful; Joy
Armida	Girl	Armed; A beautiful enchantress
Anwen	Girl	Very fair; Blessed; White; Beautiful
Avabelle	Girl	Beautiful; To breathe
Anwyn	Girl	Very fair; Blessed; White; Beautiful
Aleha	Unisex	Ascender; Exalted; A beautiful rose
Asana	Unisex	Beautiful; Improver; Rising sun; Morning; Flax; Peace; Harmony; South; Vegetables; Greens; Calm; Beautiful

Anoosha	Girl	Beautiful morning; Favor; Grace
Abirami	Girl	Brave; Friendly; Beautiful; Pleasant
Alfa	Girl	Noble and ready; Elf; Beautiful; Noble wolf
Aalin	Girl	Beautiful; Handsome
Adamma	Girl	Child of Beauty; Beautiful Girl
Afet	Girl	Ravishingly beautiful; Attractive
Alekya	Boy	A beautiful painting
Alfrida	Girl	Beautiful; All; Entire; Whole; Noble
Allanagh	Girl	Variant of Alana; Precious; Serene; Fair abd beautiful maiden
Annalies	Girl	Graced with God's Bounty; Favor; Beautiful; Graceful Meadow; A variant of Annali

Anousha	Boy	Sweet; Joy; Beautiful morning; Favor; Grace
Arabi	Boy	Beautiful
Ashiyana	Girl	Beautiful Home; Nest; Shelter
Aytan	Girl	Moonlike; Beautiful; Brilliant
Aatikah	Girl	Beautiful; Charitable; Loving
Abhiroopa	Girl	One who is beautiful and charming
Abhirupa	Girl	A beautiful and charming girl
Achara	Girl	An angel who is very pretty or beautiful
Addien	Girl	A pleasant or beautiful girl
Adibella	Girl	The beautiful diamond or jewel

Aelan	Girl	A flower; A beautiful flower
Aelinn	Girl	Handsome or beautiful
Afusat	Girl	One who is strong, beautiful, kind, gentle at heart, generous, loving, impatient yet hard working
Aghid	Girl	A beautiful, young, sensitive, delicate, emotional, compassionate, sophisticated and gentle maiden
Aglaja	Girl	Splendor; Beautiful
Aishaanya	Girl	beautiful life
Akayna	Girl	One who is very beautiful and a dear child
Akhter	Girl	A woman who is beautiful like a star
Akleema	Girl	Beautiful; One of the daughters of Adam
Alagu	Girl	Beauty; Gorgeousness; Good-looking; Handsome; World; Beautiful tresses

Aldabella	Girl	Beautiful individual who is old and prosperous
Alejhandra	Girl	beautiful
Alhflaed	Girl	One who is beautiful like an elf
Alinya	Girl	Bright; Beautiful
Alisheba	Girl	beautiful sunshine
Alpana	Girl	Beautiful; A decorative artform
Amaka	Unisex	Precious; God is more beautiful; Heaven; Sky; Fragrance
Amarantine	Girl	A mythical flower which is forever beautiful and everlasting
Amflisa	Girl	A beautiful flower
Amicabilis	Girl	Bright and beautiful creatures with a soft heart filled with love and insightfulness

Infographic: Attractive Girl Names with Meanings Beautiful, Starting With A

Girl Names with Meanings Beautiful, Starting With A are significant and exquisite. They carry an inherent sense of charm that's almost impossible to ignore. Our infographic below shares several options that fit diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Explore the list and pick a name that resonates with you. Remember, your baby's name is integral to their identity, so choose a name that best complements their personality.

Girl Names with Meanings Beautiful, Starting With A(infographic)

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