If you’re in the market for a cool and mellifluous baby name, head to the Iberian Peninsula for some inspiration. Spain has been pumping out some of the most popular names for American babies in recent years, as names like Ava and Arabella prove. However, there are plenty of other lovely Spanish baby names starting with A that are worth mentioning.
Take Alirio and Arlo, for example. These are two strapping boy names that manage to effortlessly toe the line of masculine edge and sweet softness. Alirio is of Latin origin and comes from the word meaning “natural,” while Arlo comes from the Anglo-Saxon for “fortified hill.” Although Arlo managed to gain some notoriety in the early 20th century, Alirio has yet to make waves at all over here.
A girl’s name you’ll recognize here is the beautiful Ana, the minimalist European variant of Anna. Like Anna, it comes from the Greek for “favor,” “grace,” and “beautiful,” making it a lovely choice for little girls everywhere. Many Americans agree, too, as it’s quite popular among Spanish-speaking populations in our country.
Don’t head anywhere just yet – we’ve got plenty more Spanish baby names starting with A on our long list below.
Abran
Meaning: Exalted father
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Abril
Meaning: The month April
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Acacia
Meaning: Honorable
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Adalia
Meaning: Of the nobility
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Adan
Meaning: From the red earth
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Adana
Meaning: From the red earth
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Adelina
Meaning: Noble or kind or winged
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Adelita
Meaning: Noble or kind or winged
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Adella
Meaning: Of the nobility
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Adonia
Meaning: Beautiful lady
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Adoracion
Meaning: Adoration
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Adriana
Meaning: Dark
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Adriano
Meaning: Dark
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Agacia
Meaning: Kind
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Agdta
Meaning: Kind
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Agnese
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Agueda
Meaning: Kind
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Agustin
Meaning: Majestic dignity
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Aida
Meaning: Help
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Aidia
Meaning: Help
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Aintzane
Meaning: Glorious
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Alameda
Meaning: Promenade
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Alandra
Meaning: Defender of mankind
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Alano
Meaning: Handsome
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Alanza
Meaning: Ready for battle
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Alanzo
Meaning: See Alfonso
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Alarico
Meaning: Rules all
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Alazne
Meaning: Miracle
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Alba
Meaning: A place name
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Albertine
Meaning: Noble
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Alberto
Meaning: Noble
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Alda
Meaning: Wise, elder
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Aldene
Meaning: Wise, elder
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Aldona
Meaning: Wise, elder
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Aldonsa
Meaning: Nice
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Aldonza
Meaning: Nice
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Aleece
Meaning: Of the nobility
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Alegria
Meaning: Merry
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Alejandra
Meaning: Defender of mankind
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Alejandrina
Meaning: Defender of man
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Alejandro
Meaning: Defends mankind
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Aleta
Meaning: Winged
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Aletea
Meaning: Honest
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Aletia
Meaning: Honest
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Alfonsa
Meaning: Noble
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Alfonso
Meaning: Eager for war
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Alfreda
Meaning: Counsels the elves
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Alfredo
Meaning: Counsels the elves
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Alhertina
Meaning: Noble
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Alicia
Meaning: Honest
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
