Boy Names Meaning Knowledge and Wisdom
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As soon as you find out you're having a child, tons of questions probably run through your brain — and one of them is definitely "what will I name my child?" Choosing a name is difficult and stressful. After all, it's the label your child is going to have for the rest of their lives. No pressure, right? You can go for the unique route or possibly end up with a classic, timeless moniker. With quite literally thousands of names out there, it's hard to choose, and it's tough to know where to start.
So why not start from the top — of the alphabet? The very best baby boy names that start with A have everything you're looking for: sentimental meaning, Biblical history, unusual, and popular names in 2019-2020, and so much more. Once you choose the perfect name for your newborn, no one will even notice that you didn't make it past the B names anyways.
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Aaron
A timeless name with historical, religious meaning, Aaron was most likely derived from Hebrew or came from Ancient Egypt. Aaron means "enlightened or exalted" and, in the Old Testament, was the brother of the important figure Moses, according to Nameberry.
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Aiden
An Irish name that means "little and fiery," Aiden is one that you won't forget. Over 119,000 boys have taken the name since 2010, making it the 13th most popular male name in the past decade, according to the Social Security Administration.
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Alden
With a name that literally means "wise friend" according to Babble, it's in the cards that your little guy is going to be the best friend to his future pals.
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Archer
Archer, Archie, Arch — no matter what you chose to call your newborn, this adorable name means "bowman" according to Baby Name Science.
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Austin
Instead of going for a deep meaning, try naming your little boy after a place that is sentimental to you and your partner. For example, the city of Austin works perfectly as a name with a subtle reminder of what his parents loved most (before him!).
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Angelo
Have you ever seen a cuter twist on the name "Angel?" Whether he comes from a religious or Italian family, this "messenger of God" is going to surely have a name to live up to.
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Andrew
If you're looking for a classic boy's name, you can stop your search now. According to Nameberry, Andrew comes from Greek origin meaning "strong and manly," so with a buff name like this, he's going to be one tough cookie.
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Adam
If you're really going for the first name in the book (such as the Bible), Adam was the first man on Earth — literally. God created Adam and Eve as the first-ever humans, and Babble states that the name was popular in the Middle Ages among first borns.
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Allen
Even though the name has never broken the U.S. top 50 popular boy names ranking, Allen is on the rise. Nameberry states that the moniker means "handsome or cheerful," and comes from Celtic origin.
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August
Hoping to name your baby after a month? June, May, or even April are tough for boys names, but August is the perfect fit — even if he isn't necessarily born in the same month. According to The Bump, August means "magnificent and great," so your son will likely be destined for bright things in his future.
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Amir
If you're going to treat your newborn like a king, then he deserves the title, right? Amir, which means "king or ruler" in Arabic, is a name only fit for the best — and is a general title for elected officials, according to Nameberry.
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Axel
Even though you may consider Axel, or even Axl, a trendy celebrity-driven name (think Will Ferrel and Vivica Paulin's son, Tiger Woods' son, Axl Rose of Guns N' Roses), the moniker has a significant meaning. It comes from Scandinavian origin meaning "father of peace," according to Nameberry.
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Albert
"Noble, bright, famous." With a meaning like that, it's no wonder that Albert Einstein, Albert Schweitzer, and Prince Albert all had extraordinary lives — and soon, your son will, too.
Boy Names Meaning Knowledge and Wisdom
Source: https://www.womansday.com/life/g30250143/boys-names-that-start-with-a/