A
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
A: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2013.
A is a remarkably modern choice, though it draws on ancient roots. Meaning “bear” from the Hebrew *adon* or “noble” from the Germanic *adal*, it also stands alone as the first letter of the alphabet, symbolising beginning and excellence. Notable bearers include the Icelandic singer A. K. (Ásgeir) and the minimalist name has been used by celebrity parents like the actress Alyssa Milano. While no major places are named after the single letter, its crisp, global appeal has seen it rise in Scotland since the 1990s. A curious note: in some naming traditions, a single letter name is considered a powerful, unadorned statement, offering a child a blank slate for their own identity.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20133 babies
- Latest (2013)
- #6873 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2013
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y