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Famous First Names Beginning with the Letter - A

This category is for famous people who have first names which begin with the letter A. The names include - Abraham - Adam - Alan - Albert - Alec - Alexander - Amy - Andrew - Angela - Anna - Anne - Anthony - Archibald - Arthur.


Here is a random selection of famous first names beginning with A.

Anthony Trollope

(1815 - 82), English novelist. He wrote more than 50 books which are dominated by two main novel sequences: 'the Chronicles of Barsetshire' novels, which focus on the provincial lives of the gentry, clergy and middle classes and the 'Palliser' novels of political life.

Andrew Lloyd Webber

(1948 - ), English composer. Working with Tim Rice he composed several highly successful musicals, including "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat", "Evita", "Cats" and "Phantom of the Opera".

Anna Pavlova

(1885 - 1931), Russian ballerina. Michel Fokine choreographed "The Dying Swan" for her. She also worked with Serge Diaghilev, and became one of the most famous ballerinas in the world.

Andrew Marvell

(1621 - 78), English poet. In 1659 he became member of parliament for Hull. His poems include "The Garden" and "Upon Appleton House".

Adam Smith

(1723 - 90), Scottish economist and philosopher. His book "Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations" which advocated free trade was a huge influence in the development of modern capitalist societies.