American Famous Girl Names with Letter A

Introduced to audiences by R&B/pop singer R. Kelly, Aaliyah became famous during the mid-1990s with

Introduced to audiences by R&B/pop singer R. Kelly, Aaliyah became famous during the mid-1990s with several hit records from the songwriting/production team of Missy Elliott and Timbaland. She found success with her first album "Age Aint Nothin But A Number", while introducing a "Street but Sleek" look which would become her trademark throughout her career. Although Aaliyah established herself as an artist of much mystery, her professional departure from R&B Singer R. Kelly came after alleged rumors that the two had secretly married while Aaliyah was just 15.

Is the younger brother of singer Nick Carter, from the boy band Backstreet Boys. He came to fame as

Is the younger brother of singer Nick Carter, from the boy band Backstreet Boys. He came to fame as a pop and hip hop singer in the late-1990s, establishing himself as a star among preteen and teenage audiences during the early-2000s.[2] Carter, who has a

Is a Canadian figure skater, competing in ice dance with Megan Wing from 1986-2006. In 2006, the pai

Is a Canadian figure skater, competing in ice dance with Megan Wing from 1986-2006. In 2006, the pair competed in the Winter Olympics, where they finished 11th overall.

Aaron's mother had an interest in music, and he was around it his "whole life".[2] When Gillespie wa

Aaron's mother had an interest in music, and he was around it his "whole life".[2] When Gillespie was 14, he was asked to drum for the band Underoath after former guitarist Luke Morton's father witnessed Gillespie playing drums in church. In 2002, the Underoath album The Changing of Times was released in which Gillespie began to add harmonic vocals to the songs. Eventually, when lead vocalist Dallas Taylor parted ways with the band, Underoath went through various changes in style, and by 2004, when They're Only Chasing Safety was released, Gillespie sang harmonic vocals to counter new lead vocalist Spencer Chamberlain.

Is an American singer and actress.Married to Xavier Cugat from 1952 until their divorce in 1964, Lan

Is an American singer and actress.Married to Xavier Cugat from 1952 until their divorce in 1964, Lane achieved her greatest success as a nightclub singer, and was described in a 1963 magazine article as "the swingingest sexpot in show business".[citation

Is a jazz vocalist, songwriter, and actress, who is widely respected for her writing skills. She is

Is a jazz vocalist, songwriter, and actress, who is widely respected for her writing skills. She is one of many singers influenced by Billie Holiday. She has had a very long and productive career. She continues to perform and can often be found at the Blue Note in New York City. [1]

Was an American soprano opera singer who created the role of "Clara" in George Gershwin's Porgy and

Was an American soprano opera singer who created the role of "Clara" in George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess in 1935.Mitchell began her career in musical comedy with Will Marion Cook's Clorindy; or, the Origin of the Cakewalk in 1898. She performed with Georg

Was a professional strongwoman and forerunner of present day female bodybuilders, who became famous

Was a professional strongwoman and forerunner of present day female bodybuilders, who became famous through her involvement with Muscle Beach in the 1940s.Most women involved in weightlifting looked nonfeminine. She was something new and her feminine yet

Is an American female basketball player who last played for the Chicago Sky. Olajuwon is the daughte

Is an American female basketball player who last played for the Chicago Sky. Olajuwon is the daughter of former NBA center Hakeem Olajuwon.

Is a former American gymnast and current American gymnastics coach. Grossfeld has represented the Un

Is a former American gymnast and current American gymnastics coach. Grossfeld has represented the United States as a gymnastics competitor or coach in seven Olympic Games, seven World Championships, six Maccabiah Games, and five Pan American Games — in addition to many other major gymnastics events.

Was an American coffee heiress, debutante, socialite, volunteer social worker, civil rights devotee

Was an American coffee heiress, debutante, socialite, volunteer social worker, civil rights devotee and member of the prominent United States Folger family. She was the great-great-granddaughter of J. A. Folger, the founder of Folgers Coffee.

Is an American sailor who, in 2010, attempted to become the youngest person to sail solo around the

Is an American sailor who, in 2010, attempted to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world. When Sunderland rounded Cape Horn on March 31, 2010, she was the youngest solo sailor ever to have done so. Her brother Zac Sunderland was the first

An American child actress. The fourth youngest actress ever to be nominated for a competitive Academ

An American child actress. The fourth youngest actress ever to be nominated for a competitive Academy Award, Breslin is known for her role in the film Little Miss Sunshine and Nim in Nim's Island alongside Jodie Foster, as well as for several supporting parts in other Hollywood films.Prior to her star-making turn in Sunshine, Breslin appeared in the films Signs (2002), Raising Helen (in which Breslin and her brother Spencer played siblings), The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (which Spencer also appeared in), Keane, Chestnut: Hero of Central Park, and The Family Plan. In 2006, Breslin starred in the comedy Little Miss Sunshine, playing a beauty pageant contestant, the youngest in a dysfunctional family on a road trip. Her co-stars, Greg Kinnear and Alan Arkin, both mentioned that they were "astounded by her seriousness of purpose during shooting".

Is a professional American tennis player who turned professional in 2000. Spears has reached the thi

Is a professional American tennis player who turned professional in 2000. Spears has reached the third round at the 2005 Australian Open, and the first round at the 2005 French Open, 2005 Wimbledon tournament (where she also reached the third round in the doubles tournament with Lisa McShea) and the 2005 U.S. Open. She reached the third round at the 2008 Wimbledon doubles tournament with Raquel Kops-Jones and the duo posted their best result to date by reaching the quarterfinals at the 2008 U.S. Open doubles tournament. She has also qualified for the U.S. Open twice.

Was a popular singer who recorded from 1905 to the early 1920s. Born in Lancashire, England (United

Was a popular singer who recorded from 1905 to the early 1920s. Born in Lancashire, England (United Kingdom), her family moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1879. She started performing on stage, including juvenile roles in the 1880s

Served as a New York State Senator from 1989 to 2006. She represented the 10th Senate District, cent

Served as a New York State Senator from 1989 to 2006. She represented the 10th Senate District, centered in the Jamaica, Queens section of New York City.

Is a retired physician from Salisbury, North Carolina and a frequent Republican candidate for office

Is a retired physician from Salisbury, North Carolina and a frequent Republican candidate for office. She challenged incumbent Mel Watt in North Carolina's 12th Congressional district in 2004 and 2006. Fisher has said that she would like to be the first b

Was an American actress, painter and poet.She played "Mister Bones," a minstrel character, and imper

Was an American actress, painter and poet.She played "Mister Bones," a minstrel character, and impersonated Edwin Booth as Hamlet and Richelieu. She performed with Blondin, a Niagara Falls tightrope walker. Her provocative stage performance, strapped to a horse bareback, wearing only tights in Mazeppa helped establish her reputation as a scandalous figure. On August 24, 1863, the master of San Francisco theater, Tom McGuire presented Mazeppa with Miss Menken

An American child actress, who has appeared in television shows such as Charmed, The Sarah Silverman

An American child actress, who has appeared in television shows such as Charmed, The Sarah Silverman Program and House, and has booked a few movie roles such as Within. She is currently portraying Molly Walker on NBC's Heroes and filming a short horror film, Ms. Goldman.She also has participated in theater productions of Cinderella and Sound of Music. Her résumé includes voice-over work, and she has performed in music videos—she appears in Martina McBride's video God's Will.

Is an American politician of the Democratic Party. Sink was the Chief Financial Officer for the stat

Is an American politician of the Democratic Party. Sink was the Chief Financial Officer for the state of Florida and treasurer on the board of trustees of the Florida State Board of Administration. She was the Democratic nominee for Governor of Florida an

Is a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, District 37B.In 1998, Eckardt was reelected along wi

Is a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, District 37B.In 1998, Eckardt was reelected along with Schisler. Again in 2002, Eckardt and Schisler won with little competition. Finally, in 2006, Eckardt won reelection once again, this time with fellow Re

Was an American Olympic fencer. Adelaide (Adeline) Gehrig was the only woman in US foil history to w

Was an American Olympic fencer. Adelaide (Adeline) Gehrig was the only woman in US foil history to win four consecutive titles. She was born in 1887 in Newark, New Jersey, to German immigrants John Gehrig (a blacksmith) and Maria Gehrig née Lang. Represen

Was a photographer. Her family moved to Berkeley, California, when she was still a child.

Was a photographer. Her family moved to Berkeley, California, when she was still a child.

Was an American sculptor whose work is displayed in the U.S. Capitol and a feminist who was devoted

Was an American sculptor whose work is displayed in the U.S. Capitol and a feminist who was devoted to the cause for equality of women.

Was an American swimmer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.

Was an American swimmer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.