99 Affectionate Italian Baby Girl Names Starting With A

Italian girl names starting with A reflect the country’s rich culture and artistic heritage, from Renaissance masterpieces to vibrant local traditions. And A, the first letter of the English alphabet, is the third most commonly used letter in English. The letter is laden with spiritual symbolism, representing awareness or awakening.

Italian names such as Alessandra, meaning ‘defender of mankind,’ and Aurora, which signifies ‘dawn,’ are just a few glimpses into the enchanting world of Italian names. Additionally, names such as Arianna, meaning ‘very holy,’ and Antonella, meaning ‘priceless,’ sound melodious and carry profound meanings that can inspire and shape your daughter's future.

Names such as the regal Andrea (defender of humankind), the divine Angelina (messenger of God), and the classic Alice (noble) have been popular over decades, featuring among the top 500 names in the US (1). These names are not just labels but expressions of cultural richness and carry profound meanings. Dive into our list and choose a name fitting for your daughter.

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NameGenderMeaning
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Alice
Baby Girl Sign Girl Noble; Kind; Nobility
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Arianna
Baby Girl Sign Girl Most holy; Silver; Melody
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Ariyah
Baby Girl Sign Girl Lion; Noble; Melody
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Alessandra
Baby Girl Sign Girl Defender of mankind
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Ariah
Baby Girl Sign Girl Song; Melody; Gold
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Alessia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Helper; Defender
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Aurelia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Golden; Gilded; The golden one
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Ariya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Honorable; Noble; Aryan; Song; Melody
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Antonella
Baby Girl Sign Girl Priceless; First born; Flower
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Aura
Baby Girl Sign Girl Breeze; Soft wind; Golden
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Antonia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Priceless; Praiseworthy
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Aida
Baby Girl Sign Girl Returning; Visitor; Noble; Fire; Moon; Ornament; Happy; Distinguished
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Ariela
Baby Girl Sign Girl Lioness of God
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Asia
Baby Girl Sign Girl East; Yahweh is gracious; Resurrection; Defending men
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Alessa
Baby Girl Sign Girl Defender of mankind
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Aryanna
Baby Girl Sign Girl Most holy; Pure one; Very sacred
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Avigail
Baby Girl Sign Girl My father is joy
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Aryia
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Song; Melody; Air
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Arayah
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Song; Melody; Noble; Respected; Lion
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Adria
Baby Girl Sign Girl From Hadria
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Aariyah
Baby Girl Sign Girl Song; Melody; Air
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Allegra
Baby Girl Sign Girl Joy; Delight; Lively
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Aaria
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Song; Melody
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Alasia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Nobility
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Asya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Resurrection; Defending men; Asia; East
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Adrina
Baby Girl Sign Girl Fiery; Beautiful; From Hadria
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Arianne
Baby Girl Sign Girl Most holy; Silver
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Azelia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Flower; Freedom from jealousy; Yahweh has reserved; Little farm
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Alyssandra
Baby Girl Sign Girl Defender of humankind
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Anella
Baby Girl Sign Girl Grace; favor; Henna
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Adelena
Baby Girl Sign Girl Noble; Of a noble kind
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Aliani
Baby Girl Sign Girl Most beautiful
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Aariah
Baby Girl Sign Girl Song; Melody; Air
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Ave
Baby Girl Sign Girl To hail; Greetings; Salutations; Elf
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Azzurra
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Sky blue; Azure
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Allora
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Now; Then; Allure
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Amaliah
Baby Girl Sign Girl Brave; Vigorous; Unceasing
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Agata
Baby Girl Sign Girl Good; Agate
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Alberta
Baby Girl Sign Girl Noble; Bright
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Areya
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Air; Melody; Noble
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Amavi
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex We love; I loved; Love life
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Alessandria
Baby Girl Sign Girl Defender of mankind
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Arena
Baby Girl Sign Girl Sand; Moon; Torch; Corposant
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Adreana
Baby Girl Sign Girl From Hadria
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Afra
Baby Girl Sign Girl Whitish red; Earth-colored; Person from Africa; Thirteenth night of the month; Untrodden ground
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Arica
Baby Girl Sign Girl Ever ruler; Heather
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Augusta
Baby Boy Sign Boy Venerable; Exalted; Magnificent
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Andreina
Baby Girl Sign Girl Male; Manly; Brave; Virility
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Aradia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Song of the hero
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Alegra
Baby Girl Sign Girl Joyful; Cheerful
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Arietta
Baby Girl Sign Girl Small melody; Small song
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Arlena
Baby Girl Sign Girl Pledge; Oath; Promise
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Avella
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Hazel; Bee
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Assunta
Baby Girl Sign Girl Taken up into heaven; Assumption; Received
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Ambra
Baby Girl Sign Girl Amber; A precious jewel; A jewel quality fossilized resin
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Alissia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Defender or helper of the people
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Areanna
Baby Girl Sign Girl The one who is holy and pure
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Anisia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Fulfillment; Completion; Unique; Unmatched
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Astrea
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Star; Starry one
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Analiza
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Grace; Favor; My God is an oath
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Aldina
Baby Girl Sign Girl Old; Noble; Excellence of religion
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Arijana
Baby Girl Sign Girl Most holy
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Avabella
Baby Girl Sign Girl To live; To breathe; Beautiful
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Albertina
Baby Girl Sign Girl Noble and bright
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Armida
Baby Girl Sign Girl Armed; A beautiful enchantress
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Amaranta
Baby Girl Sign Girl Unfading; Never-ending; Amaranth flower
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Alfreda
Baby Girl Sign Girl Elf counsel
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Ardita
Baby Girl Sign Girl The one who is bold; A golden day
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Arminda
Baby Girl Sign Girl Golden mind; Army person; Universal; Lead the way
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Aria
Baby Girl Sign Girl Song; Air; Melody
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Aurora
Baby Girl Sign Girl Dawn
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Alfonsa
Baby Girl Sign Girl Noble and ready
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Aloisa
Baby Girl Sign Girl Famous warrior; Famous in battle
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Altea
Baby Girl Sign Girl Healing
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Anzia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Begin at; One-armed
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Arija
Baby Girl Sign Girl Air; Melody; Lioness; Noble; Fast horse; Swift steed
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Aamber
Baby Girl Sign Girl A precious jewel or gemstone; Warm honey color
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Aberesh
Baby Girl Sign Girl Derived from medieval form of Albanian in southern Italy communities
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Acilia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Wit; Sharp
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Adriana
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex From Hadria; Woman from Hadria; The dark one
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Aelda
Baby Girl Sign Girl A warrior; One who fights war
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Agnella
Baby Girl Sign Girl Chaste
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Agnesina
Baby Girl Sign Girl A pure and virginal woman
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Allegro
Baby Girl Sign Girl Quick; Lively; A type of musical composition
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Amelita
Baby Girl Sign Girl Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave
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Amidala
Baby Girl Sign Girl Beautiful flower
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Aninata
Baby Girl Sign Girl Graceful young girl
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Annunciata
Baby Girl Sign Girl Announcement
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Annunziata
Baby Girl Sign Girl Announced
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Antinea
Baby Girl Sign Girl Woman of the tents; Mother of us all
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Apollonia
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Strength; Father lion; Father light
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Ariea
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Song; Air; Melody
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Ariet
Baby Girl Sign Girl Song; Air; Melody
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Ariette
Baby Girl Sign Girl Song; Air; Melody
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Assisi
Baby Girl Sign Girl From the Italian town of Assisi
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Assumpta
Baby Girl Sign Girl Taken up; Received; Assumed into heaven
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Assunda
Baby Girl Sign Girl Italaian version of Susan
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Adalgisa
Baby Girl Sign Girl Noble hostage
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Audenzia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Feminine version of Audenzio; One who dares; One who is fearless

Italian girl names starting with A embody the elegance and charm synonymous with Italy. These names not only capture the essence of Italian beauty and sophistication but also connect your baby girl to a lineage of artistic and cultural heritage. From Alice to Aurora, these Italian names enable you to honor a tradition that celebrates family, artistry, and grace. Let these options inspire you as you find the perfect letter-A name for your little girl.

Infographic: Trendy Italian Baby Names For Your Girl

Italy is a country celebrated for its rich history. Its culture blends a passion for the family with vibrant traditions. Rooted in a nation renowned for its beauty, family values, and historical depth, choosing an Italian name for your baby girl connects her to a legacy of sophistication and heritage. Discover the top picks from our list today.

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  1. Social Security Administration.
    https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/

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