10 Cute Girl Names Starting with A
4. Adrian
The name Adrian originated in Europe, and the Latin meaning of the name is “Dark.” In history, it was more commonly used as a surname, especially in people that lived in the Adriatic region. The name is usually given to boys, but it is also a suitable name for girls. The name was also used in Shakespearean classics.
The name has never been particularly popular in the USA. It reached a peak in 1983 with approximately 489 children being given the name that year. In 2018, that figure stood at around 107. Of all the children being named Adrian, just around 5% are female.
