The Brilliant Book of Baby Names: What’s best, what’s hot and what’s not. Linda Rosenkrantz
Читать онлайн книгу.Arleyne, Arlie, Arliene, Arlina, Arlinda, Arline, Arluene, Arly, Arlyn, Arlyne, Arlynn, Lena, Lene, Lina.
ARLETTE. French, diminutive of CHARLETT, a variation of CHARLOTTE. In modern times, it can make Arlene seem positively stylish. Arlet, Arietta.
ARLISE. Irish, ‘pledge’. Feminine form of Arliss. But why not just use Arliss? Arliss, Arlyse, Arlyss.
ARMANDE. French, feminine variation of ARMAND. Feminine form of Armand, has an elegant charm. Armanda, Armonde, Ormonde.
ARMINA. Italian from German, ‘army man’. Army plus meaner equals an unappealing name. Armantine, Armeena, Armine, Arminie, Armyne, Erminia, Erminie, Ermyne.
ARNELLE. German, ‘eagle’. This is a polyester-like choice. Arnell, Arnella.
ARSENIA. Feminine variation of ARSENIO. Could lead to ‘arsenic’ teasing. Arcenia, Arsania, Arsemia.
ARTEMIS. Greek mythology name. Goddess of the moon and the hunt, equivalent to the Roman Diana, but a fresher and more distinctive, if offbeat, choice. Artemasia, Artemesia, Artemisia.
ARTIS. Scottish, ‘bear’. Unusual multicultural choice that may appeal to the artistically inclined. Arthea, Arthelia, Arthene, Arthette, Arthurette, Arthurina, Arthurine, Artina, Artice.
ARWEN. Welsh, ‘noble maiden’. Well-known as princess of the Elves in Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings: a lovely name with an authentic Welsh ring.
ARZA. Hebrew, ‘panels of cedar’. Straightforward yet intriguing, a winning combination. Ariza, Arizit, Arzice, Arzit.
ASENCION. Spanish, ‘ascension’. Highly religious choice. Asuncion.
ASHANTI. Place name, former kingdom of western Africa. Authentic African name that rose in popularity a few years ago when US hip-hop singer Ashanti first arrived on the scene. Achante, Achanti, Asante, Ashanta, Ashantae, Ashantay, Ashante, Ashanté, Ashantee, Ashantie, Ashaunta, Ashauntae, Ashaunte, Ashauntee, Ashaunti, Ashonti, Ashuntae, Ashunti, Shantee, Shanti, Shauntae, Shauntee.
ASHIRA. Hebrew, ‘rich’ or ‘I will sing’. Unusual name with stylish, silky feel. Ashirah, Ashya, Ashyah, Ashyia, Ashyra, Ashyrah, Ayshia.
ASHLYN, ASHLYNN. Variation of AISLINN. Though it relates to the Irish original, Ashlyn and its next most popular form, Ashlynn, owe some of their rising popularity to cousin Ashley. Ashelynn, Ashlan, Ashleann, Ashleen, Ashleene, Ashlen, Ashlene, Ashlin, Ashling, Ashlinne, Ashlyne, Ashlynne.
ASIA. Place name. This still attractive place name was one of the first to gain popularity, though it now probably owes some of its favour to its similarity to Aisha. Ahsia, Aisia, Aisian, Aja, Asiah, Asian, Asianae, Asya, Aysia, Aysiah, Aysian, Ayzia, Azha.
ASSISI. Italian place name. This lovely Tuscan hill town became a striking first name for the young daughter of Jade Jagger.
ASTA. Greek, ‘like a star’. There are many more melodious ways to say star. This was attached to a dog in early Hollywood movies. Astera, Asteria, Asti, Astra, Estella, Esther, Estrella, Etoile, Hadassah, Hester, Stella.
ASTRA. Latin, ‘of the stars’. A kind of Jetsons-like, intergalactic name. Asta, Astara, Aster, Astera, Asteria, Asterina, Astraea, Astraeia, Astrea, Astri, Astria.
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