List of English Baby Names Meanings Starting with A

Arabella

(air-ah-BELL-ah)

The name Arabella is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Arabella is: Derived from 'orabilis' meaning yielding to prayer. Famous bearer: Lady Arabella Stuart was cousin of King James VI of Scotland. Also ameaning beautiful, loving, lovable, graceful.

Meaning: Eagle heroine Origin: English

Archer

(AHRCH-er)

The name Archer is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Archer is: Bow, a bowman. Derived from a surname of Latin origin borne by skilled Middle Ages archers. It has been used occasionally as a first name since the 19th century. An English surname.

Meaning: Bowman Origin: English

Archie

The name Archie is a Scottish baby name. In Scottish the meaning of the name Archie is: True and bold. Also 'bald'. Introduced from England and Germany during the Norman conquest, the Scottish interpreted the 'bald' to refer to the shaven head of a monk.

Meaning: A familiar form of archer, Genuine courage Origin: English

Ardeen

Ardeen is a version of Ardelle: respelling of Ardith. Ardeen is also a variant of Arden (Latin). ASSOCIATED WITH great, forest (tree)

Meaning: Passionate and enthusiastic, valley of the eagles Origin: English

Arleigh

Hebrew Meaning: The name Arleigh is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Arleigh is: Promise.

Meaning: A form of harley Origin: Old English

Arley

The name Arley is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Arley is: Promise.

Meaning: A short form of harley Origin: English

Arlo

(AHR-loh)

Arlo (pronounced AR-loh) is a given name for males. There are several origins of the name. From Old English, it is believed to be derived from the Anglo-Saxon here 'army, fortified, troops; war-' and hlaw 'mound, cairn, hill,' thereby meaning 'fortified hill.'

Meaning: Fortified hill Origin: English

Arly

Origin of the name Arly: Derived from the Hebrew eravon (pledge, a promise to pay).

Meaning: From the hare Origin: English

Arria

Arria as a name for girls is of Persian origin, and the name Arria means "brings rain". Arria is a variant form of Ara (Persian): also contraction of Arabella.

Meaning: A beautiful melody Origin: English

Artis

Artis Name Meaning. English: regional name for someone from the French province of Artois, from Anglo-Norman French Arteis (from Latin Atrebates, the name of the local Gaulish tribe).

Meaning: A form of artis Origin: Irish, English, Icelandic