Old-Fashioned Girl Names That Start With A

Vintage girl names that start with the letter A come in all sorts of categories. There are the comeback names starting with A, like Ada and Adele, that were long off the charts but are now coming back with a vengeance. There are the hidden gems, such as Alfreda and Alta, which might appeal to parents with a penchant for unusual and unique-sounding vintage names. There are the literary choices, such as Agatha and Alice. And let's not forget the meaningful monikers, that is, names with particularly beautiful or appealing meanings (think Aurelia and Althea).

Whatever your style, there's a perfect old-fashioned A-name for your baby girl somewhere out there! To help you get a little closer to that perfect moniker, we've rounded up a list of old-fashioned girl names that start with A. We hope you'll find The One!

1. Alice. Not only does this old name have an impeccable literary pedigree via Alice in Wonderland and authors Walker, Hoffman, Munro, Feeney and McDermott, it also has royal overtones—courtesy of a couple of 19th century British princesses.
2. Ada. Ada used to have a definite grandma vibe, but it's getting so popular it's kind of losing its old lady image. Still, if you're into old-school names, Ada might be a contender.
3. Annie. With the perky -ie ending, this vintage gem has a charming, diminutive appeal that's hard to resist.
4. Alma. This vintage favorite wears well in many different languages, which can come in handy you're a globe-trotting family.
5. Aurelia. This lovely blast-from-the-past has a beautiful sound and a dazzling meaning: 'golden', derived the Latin word 'aureus'. No wonder Aurelia is finding favor with the new crop of moms and dads.
6. Adele. After having an old lady image for decades, this pretty appellation has been given a more youthful vibe by British singer Adele.
7. Agnes. This old saint name might appeal to parents with a religious or historic bent.
8. Addie. With the -ie suffix, Addie feels warm and friendly.
9. Althea. Possibly related to the Greek word althos, meaning "healing". Bonus points for the lovely nickname Thea.
10. Agatha. For some, this one brings to mind St. Agatha of Sicility. For others, it's the first name of one of the world's greatest mystery novelists.
11. Arlene. This charming name played a staring role in Old Hollywood, with Arlenes Dahl, Francis and Harris all laying claim to the name.
12. Adella. Or could this rhythmic and lilting name with vintage panache be the neglected gem you're seeking?
13. Augusta. You'll be hard-pressed to find an A-name screams "old lady" louder than Augusta. The numerous fictional old ladies (Oscar Wilde's Augusta Bracknell, J.K. Rowling's Augusta Longbottom, Graham Greene's Aunt Augusta) may have something to do with that.
14. Aline. This A-name could be related to the Irish name Aileen, or it could be a spelling variation of the Russian/Czech given name Alena. Or, it could have its roots in the Ancient Greek name Helene.
15. Arleen. A spelling variation of Arlene. Famous bearers from history include Hollywood's Golden Age stars Arleen Sorkin and Arleen Whelan.
16. Alta. If you like both old names and old cars...
17. Alyce. A variation of Alice.
18. Alva. A popular girls' name in Sweden, this A-name has been used for both girls and boys in English-speaking countries. Noteworthy female bearers from history include the Swedish sociologist, diplomat and politician Alva Myrdal, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1982, and Alva Belmont, who was a major figure in the American women's suffrage movement in the early 20th century.
19. Alberta. Time was, Alberta was an on-trend choice for a daughter, but today, baby Albertas are few and far between.
20. Avis. If you choose this name, don't be surprised if you have a little ornithologist on your hands in a few years: turns out, Avis means "bird" in Latin.
21. Alvina. Another A-name with an elven quality to it, thanks to the "alv" prefix which comes from the Old English word ælf.
22. Arline. Yet another variation of Arlene.
23. Adell. A variation of the more popular Adele.
24. Alene. One of the many variations of Aline.
25. Alfreda. This throwback name has a touch of earthy magic to it thanks to the "alf" prefix, which comes from the Old English word ælf or the Old Norse word alfr, both meaning "elf".
26. Allene. Yet another variation of Aline.