AADI (Hindu) Beginning.

AALAM (Arabic) Great spirit.

AARON (Hebrew) Exalted; enlightened. Notables: U.S. Vice-President Aaron Burr; American composer Aaron Copland; singer Aaron Neville; producer Aaron Spelling. Variations: Aahron, Aaran, Aaren, Aarao, Aarin, Aeron, Aharon, Ahran, Ahren, Arek, Aran, Aren, Aron, Aronek, Aronne, Aronos, Arran, Arren, Arrin, Arron.

AASIM (Hindu) God's grace.

ABADDON (Hebrew) Knows God.

ABBA (Hebrew) Father. Notables: Israeli statesman Abba Eban. Variations: Abbas.

ABBEY (Hebrew) A form of Abe or Abraham. Notables: activist Abbie Hoffman. Variations: Abbe, Abbie, Abby.

ABBOTT (Hebrew) Father. Variations: Abbitt, Abbot, Abott.

ABDUL (Arabic) Servant of God. Variations: Abdal, Abdel, Abdell, Abdoul.

ABDULAZIZ (Arabic) Servant of friend. Variations: Abdalazim, Abdalaziz.

ABDULLAH (Arabic) Servant of Allah. Variations: Abdalah, Abdalla, Abdulahi, Abdulla, Abdullah, Abdulaziz.

ABE Variation of Abraham. Notables: Actor Abe Vigoda. Variations: Abey, Abie.

ABEL (Hebrew) Breathing spirit or breath. Variations: Abell, Able, Avel.

ABELARD (Old German) Highborn and steadfast. Variations: Ab, Abalard, Abelardo, Abilard.

ABERDEEN (Scottish) Place name in Scotland.

ABERLIN (German) Having ambition.

ABIAH (Hebrew) Child of God. Variations: Abia, Aviya.

ABIEL (Hebrew) God is my father. Variations: Abyel, Ahbiel, Aviel.

ABIR (Hebrew) Strong.

ABNER (Hebrew) Father of light. Biblical. Variations: Ab, Aviner, Avner.

ABRAHAM (Hebrew) Father of many. Notables: Biblical patriarch Abraham; U.S. President Abraham Lincoln. Variations: Abe, Abrahamo, Abrahan, Abram, Abramo, Abran, Abrao, Avraham, Avram, Avrum, Ibrahim.

ABRAM (Hebrew) Form of Abraham. Variations: Abrams, Avram, Avrom.

ABSALOM (Hebrew) Father of peace. Variations: Absalaam, Absalon.

ACACIUS (Latin) Blameless.

ACE (Latin) Unity. Nickname given to one who excels. Notables: Kiss lead guitarist Ace Frehley. Variations: Acer, Acey, Acie.

ACESTES (Greek) Mythological Trojan king.

ACHAIUS (Irish) Horseman.

ACHILLES (Greek) Unknown meaning. Notables: Achilles, hero of Homer's Iliad. Variations: Achille, Achillios, Achillius, Akil, Akilles, Aquilles.

ACHIYA (Hebrew) God is my brother. Variations: Achiyahu, Ahia, Ahiah.

ACKERLEY (Old English) Oak meadow. Variations: Ackerlea, Ackerleigh, Ackleigh, Ackley.

ACTAEON (Greek) Ancient mythological figure.

ACTON (English) Town in Great Britain.

ADAIAH (Hebrew) Witness of God. Variations: Adaia, Adaya.

ADAIR (Scottish) Of the oak tree. Variations: Adaire, Adare.

ADAM (Hebrew) Man of the red earth. Notables: Comedian Adam Sandler; the Batman of television and movie fame, Adam West. Variations: Adamec, Adamek, Adamh, Adamik, Adamka, Adamko, Adamo, Adams, Adamson, Adamsson, Adan, Adao, Addam, Addams, Addamson, Addie, Addis, Addy, Adhamh, Adnet, Adnot.

ADAMNAN (Irish) Little Adam. Variations: Adhamhnan.

ADAR (Syrian) Ruler or prince; (Hebrew) Noble; fiery.

ADDISON (English) Son of Adam. Variations: Addis, Addy, Adison.

ADE (Nigerian) Royal.

ADEBEN (Ghanaian) Twelfth-born son.

ADELL (German) Noble. Variations: Adal, Adel.

ADELPHI (Greek) Brother.

ADIKA (Ghanaian) First child from second husband.

ADIL (Arabic) Fair.

ADIR (Hindu) Lightning.

ADITYA (Hindu) The sun. Variations: Aaditva.

ADIV (Hebrew) Gentle.

ADLAI (Hebrew) My witness. Notables: Politician Adlai Stevenson. Variations: Adalia, Adlay, Adley.

ADLER (English) Eagle. Variations: Addler, Adlar.

ADMON (Hebrew) Red peony.

ADNAN (Arabic) Settled. Notables: Arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi.

ADOLPH (German) Noble wolf. Notables: Adolph Hitler; beer maker Adolph Coors. Variations: Adolf, Adolfe, Adolfo, Adolfus, Adolphe, Adolphus, Dolph.

ADONIAH (Hebrew) The Lord is my God. Variations: Adon, Adonia, Adonijah, Adoniya, Adoniyah.

ADONIS (Greek) Handsome. Variations: Addonis, Adonnis.

ADRIAN (Latin) Dark. Notables: Actor Adrien Brody. Variations: Adrain, Adrean, Adren, Adriane, Adrien, Adrin, Adrion, Hadrian.

ADRIEL (Hebrew) God's flock. Variations: Adrial.

AENEAS (Greek) One who is praised. Variations: Aineas, Aineis, Eneas, Enneas.

AEOLUS (Greek) The changeable one. Variations: Aeolos, Aiolos, Aiolus.

AESON (Greek) Ancient mythological figure.

AFTON (English) From Afton, England. Variations: Aften.

AGAMEMNON (Greek) Working slowly.

AGOSTINO (Italian) Respected. Form of August.

AHAB (Hebrew) Father's brother.

AHEARN (Irish) Horse lord. Variations: Ahearne, Ahern.

AHMAD (Arabic) More deserving. Variations: Achmad, Achmed, Ahamad, Ahmed, Amad, Amed.

AIDAN (Irish) Fiery. Notables: Actor Aidan Quinn. Variations: Adan, Aden, Adin, Aiden, Aydan, Ayden, Aydn, Eden.

AIKEN (Old English) Made of oak. Variations: Aicken, Aikin, Aykin.

AILESH (Hindu) King of all.

AILILL (Irish) Sprite.

AINMIRE (Irish) Great lord.

AINSLEY (Scottish) His very own meadow. Variations: Ainsleigh, Ansley, Aynsley.

AISEA (Polynesian) God saves.

AJANI (Nigerian) He fights for possession.

AJAX (Greek) Warrior.

AKBAR (Arabic) Great.

AKE (Scandinavian) Ancestor. Variations: Age.

AKEEM (Arabic) Judging thoughtfully. Variations: Akim, Hakeem, Hakim.

AKELA (Hawaiian) Noble. Variations: Asera.

AKIHITO (Japanese) Bright.

AKIRA (Japanese) Intelligent. Notables: Japanese film director Akira Kurosawa.

AKIVA (Hebrew) Heel. Variations: Akavia, Akaviah, Akavya, Akiba, Kiba, Kiva.

AKONIIA (Hawaiian) The Lord is my God. Variations: Adoniia.

AL (Irish) Short for Alexander or Alan. Notables: Reverend Al Sharpton; parody singer/songwriter “Weird Al” Yankovic.

ALADDIN (Arabic) Very faithful. Notables: Aladdin is the hero of a story in the Arabian Nights popularized in the Walt Disney film Aladdin.

ALAN (Irish) Fair; handsome; rock. Notables: Composer Alan Jay Lerner; actor Alan Alda; hoopster Alan Iverson. Variations: Ailean, Ailin, Al, Alain, Aland, Alano, Alao, Alen, Alin, Allan, Allayne, Allen, Alleyn, Alleyne, Allin, Allon, Allyn, Alon, Alun.

ALANSON (Irish) Son of Alan. Variations: Allanson, Allenson.

ALARIC (German) Noble ruler. Variations: Alarick, Aleric, Alleric, Alric, Alrick.

ALASTAIR (Scottish) Derivative of Alexander. Notables: Masterpiece Theatre's Alistair Cooke. Variations: Alasdair, Alasdaire, Alastaire, Alastare, Alester, Alistair, Alister, Allister.

ALBAN (Latin) From Alba. Variations: Albain, Albany, Albean, Albein, Alben.

ALBERT (Old English) Bright; brilliant. Notables: Physicist Albert Einstein; actors Albert Finney and Albert Brooks. Variations: Alberto, Albie, Albin, Albrecht.

ALBIN (Latin) Pale-skinned. Variations: Alben, Albino, Alby.

ALBION (Latin) White mountain.

ALCOTT (English) Old cottage. Variations: Alcot.

ALDEN (English) Old. Variations: Aldin, Aldon, Elden.

ALDO (Italian) Old. Italian form of Aldous.

ALDOUS (German) Old and wealthy. Notables: Writer Aldous Huxley. Variations: Aldos, Aldus.

ALDRED (English) Advisor. Variations: Aldrid, Eldred.

ALDRICH (English) An old and wise leader. Variations: Aldric, Aldridge, Eldridge.

ALDWIN (English) Old friend. Variations: Aldren, Aldryn, Aldwyn.

ALEC (Greek) Variation of Alexander. Notables: Actors Alec Guinness and Alec Baldwin. Variations: Aleck, Alek, Alic.

ALEX (Greek) Short form of Alexander. Notables: Jeopardy host Alex Trebek. Variations: Alix, Allex.

ALEXANDER (Greek) Protector; helper and defender of mankind. Notables: Greek ruler Alexander the Great; U.S. President Alexander Hamilton. Variations: Alasdair, Alastair, Alaster, Alec, Alejandro, Alejo, Alek, Alekos, Aleksander, Aleksandr, Alesandro, Alessandre, Alessandri, Alessandro, Alex, Alexandre, Alexandro, Alexandros, Alexei, Alexi, Alexio, Alik, Alisander, Alissander, Alissandre, Alistair, Alister, Alistir, Allistair, Allister, Allistir, Alsandair, Alsandare, Sacha, Sande, Sander, Sanders, Sanderson, Sandey, Sandie, Sandor, Sandy, Sascha, Sasha, Sashenka, Sashka, Saunders, Saunderson.

ALFIE (English) Short form of Alfred. Variations: Alfy.

ALFONSO (Spanish/Italian) Noble and ready. Variations: Alfons, Alfonsin, Alfonsus, Alfonz, Alfonzo, Alphonso, Alphonsus, Fonzie.

ALFORD (English) The old river ford.

ALFRED (English) Wise listener, counselor. Notables: Director Alfred Hitchcock; Mad Magazine's Alfred E. Neuman; Nobel Prize originator Alfred Nobel. Variations: Alf, Alfie, Alfredo, Fred, Freddy, Fredo.

ALGERNON (Old French) Having a mustache. Variations: Algenon, Alger, Algie, Algin.

ALI (Arabic) Exalted. Variations: Aly.

ALISON (English) Son of the highborn.

ALITZ (Hebrew) Happy. Variations: Aliz.

ALLAN (Irish) Handsome. Form of Alan.

ALLARD (English/French) Brave; noble one. Variations: Alard, Ellard.

ALLEN (Irish) Handsome. Form of Alan.

ALLON (Hebrew) Oak tree. Variations: Alon.

ALOIKI (Hawaiian) Famous war. Variations: Aloisi.

ALONZO (Spanish) Form of Alphonse. Notables: NBA's Alonzo Mourning. Variations: Alanzo, Alonso, Alonze, Elonso, Elonzo.

ALOYSIUS (German) Warrior. Form of Louis. Variations: Aloisius.

ALPHEUS (Greek) God of the river.

ALPHONSE (German) One who is ready to fight; noble. Notables: U.S. Senator Alphonse D'Amato; crime czar Alphonse “Al” Capone. Variations: Alfonse, Alfonso, Alfonze, Alfonzo, Alonzo, Alphonso.

ALSTON (English) Manor; settlement. Variations: Alstin, Allston.

ALSWORTH (English) From the estate.

ALTAIR (Greek) Bird; bright star.

ALTMAN (German) Old man. Variations: Altmann.

ALTON (English) One who lives in an old town. Variations: Aldon.

ALVARO (Spanish) Cautious. Variations: Alvarado, Alvarro.

ALVIN (German) Friend. Notables: Choreographer Alvin Ailey; writer Alvin Toffler. Variations: Ailwyn, Alion, Aluin, Aluino, Alva, Alvan, Alven, Alvie, Alvino, Alvy, Alvyn, Alwin, Alwyn, Alwynn, Aylwin.

AMADEUS (Latin) Beloved of God. Notables: Composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Variations: Amadeo, Amadio, Amado, Amedeo.

AMADO (Spanish) Loved. Variations: Amando, Amandus, Amato.

AMAHL (Hebrew) Hard worker. Variations: Amal, Amali.

AMARIAH (Hebrew) God has spoken. Variations: Amaria, Amariahu, Amarya, Amaryahu.

AMARILLO (Spanish) Yellow. Variations: Amarille, Amarilo.

AMASA (Hebrew) Hardship. Variations: Amasai, Amasia, Amasiah, Amasya, Amazu.

AMBROSE (Greek) Immortal being. Notables: Writer/journalist Ambrose Bierce. Variations: Ambroce, Ambrus.

AMERIGO (Italian) Ruler. Notables: Explorer Amerigo Vespucci. Variations: America, Americo, Americus, Ameriko.

AMES (French) Friend.

AMIEL (Hebrew) Lord of the people. Variations: Ammiel.

AMIN (Arabic) Trustworthy.

AMIR (Arabic) Prince. Variations: Ameer.

AMMAR (Arabic) Long life. Variations: Amar, Amari, Amario.

AMORY (German) Leader. Variations: Amery.

AMOS (Hebrew) Strong one. Notables: Amos the Biblical prophet; radio character Amos Jones. Variations: Amotz, Amoz, Amus.

ANAD (Hindu) God. Variations: Anaadi.

ANAEL (Greek) Guardian for Librans.

ANANYA (Hindu) Unique.

ANASTASIO (Italian) Resurrection. Variations: Anas, Anastagio, Anastas, Anastasi, Anastasios, Anastasius, Anastice.

ANATOLE (Greek) From the east. Variations: Anatoli, Anatoly.

ANDERS (Swedish) Brave and manly. Form of Andrew. Variations: Ander.

ANDERSON (Swedish) Son of Andrew. Variations: Andersen.

ANDRÉ (French) Manly. French version of Andrew. Notables: Tennis champ Andre Agassi; conductor Andre Previn. Variations: Ahndray, Andrae, Andray, Aundray, Aundre, Ondre.

ANDREW (English) Brave and manly. Notables: U.S. Presidents Andrew Johnson and Andrew Jackson; artists Andy Warhol and Andrew Wyeth. Variations: Aindrea, Aindreas, Anders, Andi, Andonis, Andor, Andre, Andreas, Andrei, Andres, Andrey, Andros, Andrzej.

ANDROCLES (Greek) Glory of man.

ANDY (Greek) Short form of Andrew. Notables: Actors Andy Garcia and Andy Griffith; TV commentator Andy Rooney. Variations: Andey, Andie.

ANFERNY (American) Praiseworthy. Form of Anthony. Variations: Anfernee, Anferney, Anfernie.

ANGEL (Latin) Messenger. Variations: Angele, Angell.

ANGELO (Italian/Greek/Portuguese/Spanish) Angelic. Notables: Boxing trainer Angelo Dundee. Variations: Agnelito, Angeles, Angelos, Anjelo.

ANGUS (Scottish) Only or unique choice. Variations: Aengus, Angos, Aonghas.

ANJAY (Hindu) Unconquerable.

ANSEL (French) One who follows a nobleman. Notables: Photographer Ansel Adams. Variations: Ancel, Anselm.

ANSELM (German) Protector. Variations: Anselmo, Anzelmo.

ANSON (English) Son of Ann. Notables: Actor Anson Williams (Potsy on Happy Days ). Variations: Annson, Ansson, Ansun.

ANTAEUS (Greek) Enemy. Variations: Antaios, Anteus.

ANTHONY (Latin) Praiseworthy; valuable. Notables: Actors Anthony Quinn, Anthony Hopkins, and Anthony Perkins. Variations: Andonios, Andonis, Anntoin, Antin, Antoine, Anton, Antone, Antonello, Antoney, Antoni, Antonin, Antonino, Antonio, Antonius, Antons, Antony, Antos, Tony.

ANTOINE (French) Form of Anthony. Notables: The Little Prince writer Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Variations: Antwan, Antwon, Antwone.

ANTON (Slavic) Form of Anthony. Notables: Playwright Anton Chekhov.

ANTONIO (Spanish) Form of Anthony. Notables: Actor Antonio Banderas; composers Antonio Vivaldi and Antonio Salieri.

ANWAR (Arabic) Shafts of light. Notables: Egyptian President Anwar Sadat.

APIA (Hawaiian) God is my father. Variations: Abia.

APOLLO (Greek) Manly; destroyer. Variations: Apollon, Apollos, Apolo.

AQUILO (Greek) The north wind. Variations: Aquillo.

ARAM (Syrian) Noble. Variations: Aramia.

ARAMIS (French) Clever. Variations: Arames, Aramith, Aramys.

ARCAS (Greek) In myth, the son of Jupiter and Callisto.

ARCHER (English) Bowman; archer.

ARCHIBALD (German) Bold. Notables: Writer/poet Archibald MacLeish. Variations: Archibold.

ARCHIE (English) Short for Archer or Archibald. Notables: Comic book character Archie Andrews; TV's Archie Bunker.

ARCHIMEDES (Greek) To first think about.

ARDAL (Irish) Valor. Variations: Ardghal.

ARDEN (Celtic) Eager. Variations: Ardin, Ardon.

ARES (Greek) The god of war.

ARGUS (Greek) Bright. Variations: Argos.

ARI (Hebrew) Lion. Short for Aristotle. Variations: Arie, Arye.

ARIEL (Hebrew) Lion of God. Notables: Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. Variations: Arel, Ariell, Aryell.

ARIES (Latin) Sign of the ram in astrology. Variations: Ares.

ARISTIDES (Greek) The best. Variations: Aristidis.

ARISTOTLE (Greek) Superior. Notables: Greek philosopher Aristotle; shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis. Variations: Ari, Aris, Aristo, Aristokles, Aristotelis.

ARLEDGE (English) By the lake. Variations: Arlidge.

ARLEN (Irish) Pledge. Variations: Arlan, Arland, Arle, Arlin, Arlyn.

ARLES (Hebrew) Promise. Variations: Arlee, Arleigh, Arley, Arlie, Arlis, Arliss, Arly.

ARLO (Spanish) Bayberry tree. Notables: Singer/songwriter Arlo Guthrie. Variations: Arlow.

ARMAND (German) Man of the army. Notables: Actor Armand Assante; businessman Armand Hammer. Variations: Arman, Armande, Armando, Armin, Armon, Armond, Armonde, Armondo, Ormand, Ormond.

ARMON (Hebrew) High place. Variations: Arman, Armen, Armin.

ARMSTRONG (English) One who has a strong arm.

ARNIE (German) Short form of Arnold. Variations: Arne, Arney, Arny.

ARNOLD (German) Strong as an eagle. Notables: Golfer Arnold Palmer; “Governator” Arnold Schwarzenegger. Variations: Arnald, Arnaldo, Arnaud, Arndt, Arno, Arnolde, Arnoldo, Arnot, Arnst.

ARNOST (Czech) Determined.

ARPAD (Hungarian) Prince.

ARRIO (Spanish) Fierce; warlike. Variations: Ario, Arryo, Aryo.

ARSENIO (Greek) Virile; masculine. Notables: Comedian Arsenio Hall. Variations: Arcenio, Arsanio, Arsinio, Arsonio.

ART (English) Short form of Arthur.

ARTEMUS (Greek) One who follows Artemis, the Greek goddess of the hunt. Variations: Artemas, Artemis, Artimas, Artimis, Artimus.

ARTHUR (Celtic) Bear; rock. Notables: King Arthur; tennis legend Arthur Ashe; TV host Art Linkletter; writer Arthur C. Clarke; playwright Arthur Miller. Variations: Artair, Artek, Arther, Arthor, Arthuro, Artie, Artis, Arto, Artor, Artur, Arturo, Atur.

ARTIE (English) Short form of Arthur. Variations: Arte, Arty.

ARUN (Hindu) Reddish-brown sky.

ARUNDEL (English) Valley of the eagle. Variations: Arondel, Arundale, Arundell.

ARVIN (German) Friend of the people. Variations: Arv, Arven, Arvid, Arvie, Arvon, Arvy.

ASA (Hebrew) Doctor. Variations: Ase, Aza.

ASAD (Arabic) More fortunate. Variations: Asid, Assad, Azad.

ASCOT (English) Eastern cottage. Variations: Ascott.

ASHBY (English) Ash tree farm. Variations: Ash, Ashbey, Ashbie, Ashburn.

ASHER (Hebrew) Happy. Variations: Ashur.

ASHFORD (English) Place to cross a river near ash trees.

ASHLEY (English) Meadow of ash trees. Variations: Ashlea, Ashlee, Ashleigh.

ASHLIN (English) Ash trees that encircle a pond. Variations: Ashlen.

ASHTON (English) Town with ash trees. Notables: Actor Ashton Kutcher. Variations: Ashten, Ashtin.

ASRIEL (Hebrew) Prince of God. Variations: Azriel.

ASTON (English) Eastern town. Variations: Asten, Astin.

ATHERTON (English) Town by the spring.

ATID (Thai) Sun.

ATLAS (Greek) To carry.

ATLEY (English) Meadow. Variations: Atlea, Atlee, Atleigh, Attlee, Attleigh, Attley.

ATTICUS (Latin) From Athens. Notables: Atticus Finch, character in To Kill a Mocking-bird.

ATTILA (Old German) Little father. Notables: King and general Attila the Hun. Variations: Atilio, Attilio.

ATWATER (English) By the water.

ATWELL (English) At the well.

ATWOOD (English) At the woods.

ATWORTH (English) At the farm.

AUBREY (English) Power. Variations: Auben, Aubery, Aubin, Aubry, Aubury.

AUBURN (English) Reddish-brown. Variations: Aubern, Auburne.

AUDEN (English) Old friend.

AUDIE (German) Strong. Notables: Actor and war hero Audie Murphy. Variations: Audi, Audley.

AUGIE (Latin) Short for August or Augustus. Variations: Auggie, Augy.

AUGUST (Latin) Worthy of respect. Notables: Playwright August Wilson. Variations: Agostino, Agosto, Aguistin, Agustin, Agustino, Augie, Augustin, Augustine, Augustino, Augusto, Augustus, Augy.

AUGUSTUS (Latin) Venerable. Notables: Roman emperor Augustus Caesar.

AULAY (Scottish) Forefather.

AURELIUS (Latin) Golden. Variations: Areliano, Aurelio, Aurelo, Auriel.

AUSTIN (Latin) Form of Augustine or Augustus. Notables: Film spy Austin Powers. Variations: Astin, Austen, Auston, Austyn.

AVERILL (English) Fighting boar. Notables: U.S. diplomat Averell Harriman. Variations: Ave, Averel, Averell, Averil, Averyl, Averyll, Avrel, Avrell, Avrill, Avryll.

AVERY (English) Counselor. Notables: Philanthropist Avery Fisher.

AVI (Hebrew) My God.

AVIDOR (Hebrew) Father of a people.

AVIRAM (Hebrew) My father is strong. Variations: Abiram, Avram, Avrom, Avrum.

AVIV (Hebrew) Spring.

AVNIEL (Hebrew) My God is my strength.

AXEL (Scandinavian) Father of peace; reward from God. Notables: Musician Axl Rose of Guns 'N Roses. Variations: Aksel, Ax, Axe, Axell, Axil, Axill, Axl.

AXELROD (German) Shoulder; wheel.

AYLMER (English) Noble. Variations: Elmer.

AZAD (Turkish) Free.

AZIM (Arabic) Defender. Variations: Aseem, Asim, Azeem.

AZIZ (Arabic) Powerful.

AZRIEL (Hebrew) Help from God. Variations: Azrael.