Rising Traditional Girls' "A" Names

Traditional and contemporary names have first initials spanning the entire alphabet. The most popular of these first initials is "A". 

I will list rising traditional girls' names starting with "A" below. These are names that have deep roots and follow traditional naming patterns. Traditional naming patterns include naming a child after saints, older relatives, or Biblical characters who display positive virtues (i.e. obedience). 

Here are some traditional girls' names within the top 1000:

Ada

This vintage three-letter name is making a comeback as a successor to Ava. 

Adelaide

Adelaide is just as classic and nickname-rich as Elizabeth, Katherine, and Margaret, only less boring. 

Adelina

Vintage Adeline meets lacy Angelina in this elaborate name. 

Alice

Alice is classic and literary, bringing to mind Lewis Carrol's Alice in Wonderland.

Alma

Alma is a vintage name that shares its multicultural feel with popular names like Maya.

Amalia

Amalia is a slight twist on Amelia, making it a potential alternative. 

Amelia

Classic Amelia could take Emily and Emma's previous statuses as the top girls' name. 

Anastasia

Nickname-rich Anastasia brings to mind the youngest daughter of Russian tsar Nicholas II, who escaped her family's execution. 

Annalise

Annalise is a traditional smash of Anna and Elise. It was the full name of Anne Frank. 

Annie

Annie is a classic Anne nickname that is slowly returning to its 1880s popularity peak. 

Arabella

Vintage Arabella works as an alternative to Amelia and Isabella. 

Arlette

Arlette is a modern update to Arlene that nearly rhymes with popular Charlotte and Scarlett. 

Artemis

Artemis, another Greek goddess name, could follow Athena up the charts. 

Astrid

Distinctive and exotic, Astrid brings to mind Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. 

Athena

This Greek goddess name has been rising since the 1950s. Its meaning of "wisdom" and similar structure make it a successor to both Sophia and Aurora. 

Aurelia

Classical Aurelia emerged in ancient times and has continued its use to this day. It is also similar in sound to Amelia. 

Aurora

Aurora connects to the goddess of dawn and Disney's Sleeping Beauty.

What is your favorite traditional "A" girls' name? 

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