Baby Names
Looking for the perfect baby name? Browse 549 names with their meanings, origins, and pronunciations. Each name page explains what the name means, where it comes from, and whether it is traditionally used for boys or girls.
Use the alphabetical index below to explore names from Greek, Latin, Hebrew, Irish, German, Arabic, Japanese, and many more origins.
A
- Aaliyahexalted, sublime
- Aaravpeaceful sound
- Aaronhigh mountain
- Abigailmy father is joy
- Abrahamfather of many
- Adamman, earth
- Adecrown
- Adelaidenoble
- Adelinenoble
- Adityathe sun
- Adrianfrom Adria
- Adrienfrom Adria
- Agathagood, honorable
- Aidanlittle fire
- Aikobeloved child
- Aineradiance
- Aishaalive, living
- Aislingdream, vision
- Akarilight
- Akirabright, clear
- Akosuaborn on Sunday
- Alanabeautiful, fair
- Alastairdefender of men
- Albertnoble, bright
- Alessandrodefender of men
- Alessiadefending warrior
- Alexanderdefender of men
- Alfredwise counselor
- Alisublime, elevated
- Alicenoble
- Alonwave
- Alysnoble
- Amaborn on Saturday
- Amaragrace
- Amberfossilized resin
- Ameliawork
- Amihannortheast wind
- Amirprince, commander
- Anpeace
- Andersmanly
- Andrewmanly, brave
- Angusone strength
- Anhbright
- Anikaface, graceful
- Antoniopriceless
- Anwenvery beautiful
- Anyagrace
- Aoiferadiant, beautiful
- Aprilto open
- Arawsun
- Archerbowman
- Areumbeauty
- Arjunbright, shining
- Armanwish, desire
- Arnoldeagle power
- Aryanoble
- Ashahope
- Asligenuine
- Astriddivinely beautiful
- Aureliagolden
- Auroradawn
- Autumnautumn season
- Averyruler of the elves
- Aylinmoon halo
- Ayojoy
B
- Baharspring
- Baileybailiff
- Baotreasure
- Baranrain
- Bayanihero
- Beatriceshe who brings happiness
- Benedictblessed
- Benjaminson of the right hand
- Bethanmy God is an oath
- Biancawhite
- Bituinstar
- Bjornbear
- Blairfield, plain
- Blakepale
- Bohdanagiven by God
- Bomspring
- Brendanprince
- Bridgetexalted one
- Brookesmall stream
- Brynhill
- Buraklightning
- Buwanmoon
C
- Caitlinpure
- Callumdove
- Cameroncrooked nose
- Camillaattendant
- Camilleattendant
- Cansoul, life
- Carlosfree man
- Carmengarden
- Cartercart driver
- Caryslove
- Caseybrave in battle
- Catrionapure
- Ceciliablind
- Charlesfree man
- Chasehunter
- Chiaraclear, bright
- ChidiGod exists
- Chloeblooming, fertility
- Christopherbearer of Christ
- Claireclear, bright
- Claraclear, bright
- Claudialame, limping
- Clayclay earth
- Clodaghriver in Ireland
- Colecharcoal
- Colettevictory of the people
- Coltyoung horse
- Connorlover of hounds
- Conradbold counsel
- Cooperbarrel maker
- Coramaiden
- Cyrussun
D
- Daisyday's eye
- Damianto tame, subdue
- DanielGod is my judge
- Danteenduring
- Daphnelaurel tree
- Dariuspossessing goodness
- Davidbeloved
- Deanvalley
- Deborahbee
- Declanman of prayer
- Defnelaurel
- Denizsea
- Derekruler of the people
- Devdivine
- Dianadivine
- Diegosupplanter
- Divyadivine
- Diwaspirit
- Diyalamp, light
- Dominicbelonging to the Lord
- Douglasdark water
- Ducvirtue
- Duncandark warrior
- Dylanson of the sea
E
- Ecequeen
- Edendelight
- Edwardwealthy guardian
- Edwinwealthy friend
- Efebrave
- Efuaborn on Friday
- Eilidhradiant one
- Eirasnow
- Elifslender
- Elijahmy God is Yahweh
- Eliosun
- Elisemy God is an oath
- Elizabethmy God is an oath
- Elspethmy God is an oath
- Emikobeautiful child
- Emmauniversal
- Emrefriend
- Emrysimmortal
- Enzoruler of the house
- Eriketernal ruler
- ErinIreland
- Eshelife
- Estherstar
- Ethanstrong, firm
- Eugenewell-born, noble
- Eugeniawell-born, noble
- Eungrace, silver
- Evelife
- Ewanyoung warrior
F
- Farahjoy
- Fatimaone who abstains
- Felixlucky, happy
- Fergusman of vigor
- Finlayfair warrior
- Finnfair, white
- Fionafair
- Fletcherarrow maker
- Floraflower
- Francescafree one
- Frederickpeaceful ruler
- Freyalady, noblewoman
G
- GabrielGod is my strength
- Garethgentle
- Georgefarmer, earthworker
- Geraldruler of the spear
- GiovanniGod is gracious
- Gisellepledge
- Giuliayouthful
- Grantgreat, tall
- Gregorywatchful, alert
- Gunnarbold warrior
- Gunnerbold warrior
- Gwenwhite, fair, blessed
- Gwynethblessed
H
- Haesea
- Haisea
- Hamishsupplanter
- Hanahappiness, bliss
- Hanaflower
- Hannahgrace
- Harperharp player
- Harpreetone who loves God
- Harukadistant
- Hassanhandsome, good
- Hazelhazelnut tree
- Hectorholding fast
- Heidinobility
- Helenbright, shining light
- Henrihome ruler
- Henryhome ruler
- Hieufilial piety
- Hildabattle
- Hirayaimagination
- Hoaflower
- Hoangroyal
- Huaflower
- Hugomind, intellect
- Hungbrave, heroic
- Hunterhunter
- Hyunvirtuous
I
- IainGod is gracious
- Ibrahimfather of many
- Idrisstudious
- Imanifaith
- IngridIng is beautiful
- Irenepeace
- Irinapeace
- Irisrainbow
- Isaaclaughter
- Isabelmy God is an oath
- IsaiahYahweh is salvation
- Ishaanthe sun
- Ishitadesired
- Islaisland
- IvanGod is gracious
- IvanaGod is gracious
- Ivoryew archer
- Ivyivy plant
J
- Jabaribrave, fearless
- Jacobsupplanter
- Jacquessupplanter
- Jadegreen gemstone
- Jaetalented
- Jamalbeauty
- Jamessupplanter
- JanaGod is gracious
- Jasonhealer
- Javiernew house
- JeanGod is gracious
- Jiwisdom
- Jinprecious
- Jingcalm, quiet
- JohnYahweh is gracious
- Jonahdove
- JonathanYahweh has given
- Jordanflowing down
- Josephhe will increase
- Joshuathe Lord is salvation
- JuanGod is gracious
- Juliayouthful
- Julianyouthful
- Julietteyouthful
- Junhandsome, talented
- Juneyoung
- Juniperjuniper tree
- Justinjust, upright
K
- Kabirgreat
- Kaisea
- Kailanisea and sky
- Karimgenerous
- Kathleenpure
- Katyapure
- Kavyapoem
- Keanucool breeze
- Keremgenerous, noble
- Kevinhandsome birth
- Khanhbell
- Kianking, realm
- Kieranlittle dark one
- Kiranray of light
- Koawarrior
- Kofiborn on Friday
- Krishnadark, all-attractive
- Kwameborn on Saturday
L
- Lachlanfrom the land of lakes
- Lakshmigood fortune
- Lanorchid
- Larslaurel-crowned
- Laurellaurel tree
- Laylanight
- Leaweary
- Leahweary
- Leifdescendant, heir
- Leilaniheavenly flowers
- Leonardbrave lion
- Leonardobrave lion
- Leonielion
- Liamresolute protection
- Lianlotus
- Ligayahappiness
- Lilylily flower
- Linforest
- Linhspirit, soul
- Linusflax
- Liwanaglight
- Loganlittle hollow
- Longdragon
- Lorenzofrom Laurentum
- Louisfamous warrior
- Louisafamous warrior
- Lucalight
- Lucaslight
- Lucialight
- Lucienlight
- Luciuslight
- Ludmilabeloved of the people
- Lydiawoman from Lydia
M
- Maeveintoxicating
- Magnusgreat
- Maiapricot blossom
- Maisiepearl
- Malayafree
- Malcolmdevotee of Saint Columba
- Marcelyoung warrior
- Marcowarlike
- Marcuswarlike
- Margauxpearl
- Margotpearl
- Marinaof the sea
- Marketapearl
- Masonstoneworker
- Mateogift of God
- Matildastrength in battle
- Matteogift of God
- Matthewgift of God
- Maximusgreatest
- Meganpearl
- Mehmetpraised
- Meibright
- Meibeautiful
- Melaniedark, black
- Meredithgreat ruler
- Mertbrave, manly
- Michaelwho is like God
- Miguelwho is like God
- Milagracious, dear
- Milenagracious
- Milessoldier
- Minclever, quick
- Mingbright
- Minhbright, clever
- Mitracovenant
- Mosifirstborn
- Mustafachosen
- Mutyapearl
- Mybeautiful
N
- Nadiadelicate, tender
- Nainaeyes
- Nalanithe heavens
- Namsouth
- Naohonest
- Naomipleasantness
- Natashabirthday of Christ
- Nathanhe gave
- Navyanew, praiseworthy
- Ngocjade
- Nhatsun
- Niapurpose
- Niamhbright
- Nicholasvictory of the people
- Nicovictory of the people
- Ningpeaceful
- Nishanight, dream
- Noahrest, comfort
- Noorlight
- Norahonor
O
- Octaviaeighth
- Olafancestor's relic
- Olgaholy
- Oliviaolive tree
- Olivierolive tree
- Omarflourishing life
- Opalprecious gem
- Orlagolden princess
- Ottowealth
- Owenyoung warrior
P
- Pablosmall
- Parisalike a fairy
- Parkerpark keeper
- Patricianoble, patrician
- Patricknobleman
- Paulasmall, humble
- Pearlpearl
- Penelopeweaver
- Peterrock, stone
- Petrarock
- Philiplover of horses
- Phoeberadiant, pure
- Phongwind
- Phuongphoenix
- Pierrerock
- Poppypoppy flower
- Priyabeloved
Q
R
- Rachelewe
- Rajking
- RaphaelGod has healed
- Rashidrightly guided
- Ravisun
- Renlotus
- Rexking
- Rhiannongreat queen
- Rhysenthusiasm
- Richardbrave ruler
- Rikuland
- Rileyrye clearing
- Rituseason
- Riverriver
- Robertbright fame
- Rohanascending
- Roisinlittle rose
- Romancitizen of Rome
- Romeopilgrim to Rome
- Ronanlittle seal
- Roryred king
- Rosarose
- Rosalindgentle horse
- Roserose flower
- Rowanrowan tree
- Roxanabright, dawn
- Rubyred gemstone
- Ruthfriend
- Ryanlittle king
- Rydermounted warrior
S
- Sakuracherry blossom
- Salmapeaceful, safe
- Salvatoresavior
- Samirevening companion
- Samuelheard by God
- Sarahprincess
- Sashadefender of men
- Sawyerwoodcutter
- SeanGod is gracious
- Selenemoon
- Seoauspicious
- Serenstar
- Serenaserene, clear
- Shanmountain
- Shilohtranquil
- Shirinsweet
- ShonaGod is gracious
- Shreyabeautiful, auspicious
- SianGod is gracious
- Sigridbeautiful victory
- Silviafrom the forest
- Simranremembrance
- SineadGod is gracious
- Sintalove
- SiobhanGod is gracious
- Skysky
- Skyeisland of Skye
- Sonmountain
- Sonyawisdom
- Sooexcellent
- Sophiawisdom
- Sorasky
- Sorayathe Pleiades
- Stellastar
- Stephencrown, garland
- Stonestone
- Stuartsteward
- Summersummer season
- Svenyoung man
- Svetlanalight
T
- Tabithagazelle
- Takeshiwarrior, fierce
- Talastar
- Taratower
- Tarastar
- Tariqmorning star
- Tatianaof the Tatius family
- Taylortailor
- Teaganlittle poet
- Teganlittle poet
- Thaliato flourish, bloom
- Thangvictory
- Thanhbright
- Theodoregift of God
- Thomastwin
- Timothyhonoring God
- Tingslim and graceful
- TobiasGod is good
- Tuanhandsome, neat
V
- Valentinastrong, healthy
- Valeriastrong, healthy
- Vancloud
- Verafaith
- Victorconqueror
- Victoriavictory
- VietVietnamese
- Vincenzoto conquer
- Vinhglory
- Violetviolet flower
- Virginiamaiden
- Vivianalive, lively
- Viviennealive
- Vladimirpeaceful ruler
W
- Walterruler of the army
- Williamresolute protection
- Willowwillow tree
- Winifredholy peacemaking
- Wrenwren bird
X
Y
- Yaaborn on Thursday
- Yahyahe lives
- Yancolorful
- Yaseminjasmine
- Yashglory, fame
- Yasirwealthy
- Yasminjasmine
- Yenpeaceful
- Yingflower
- Youngeternal
- Yujade
- Yukisnow
- Yumibeautiful bow
- Yuncloud
- Yunusdove
- Yusufhe will add
Z
- Zainabfragrant flower
- Zaydgrowth, abundance
- Zeynepfragrant flower
- Zhenprecious treasure
- Zoelife
- Zolatranquil
- Zoradawn
- Zoyalife
- Zoyalife
- Zuberistrong
- Zuribeautiful
Frequently asked questions
How do I choose a baby name?
Start with the meaning: pick a meaning you love, then check the origin and pronunciation. Say the full name out loud with your last name, and consider how it will age from childhood to adulthood.
What are the most popular baby names?
Timeless favorites like Sophia, Liam, Olivia, Noah, Emma, and Oliver stay popular year after year, while names like Luna, Kai, and Freya are rising fast. This index covers both classics and modern choices.
Should the meaning of a name matter?
It is up to you, but many parents love knowing the story behind a name. A meaning like “wisdom” or “brave” can make a name feel more personal and special.
What does the origin of a name tell me?
The origin shows the language and culture a name comes from, which often explains its meaning and traditional pronunciation. It can also be a way to honor your family’s heritage.