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Short & Sweet Names
One or two syllables — punchy, simple, easy to call across a park. Short names resist nicknames, fit any surname, and never get misspelled on a coffee cup. Sometimes the simplest choice is the strongest one.
877 names
Aaden
Somali
First man, of the earth
BoyVirtueBiblical
Aadi
Sanskrit
First, original
BoyHistorical
Aahan
Sanskrit
Dawn, first ray of light
BoyCelestialVirtue
Aarav
Sanskrit
Peaceful wisdom, gentle sound
Boy
Aarna
Sanskrit
Ocean wave
GirlSeaVirtue
Aaron
Hebrew / Biblical
High mountain
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Aarush
Sanskrit
First ray of the sun
BoyCelestial
Ace
Latin / American
Unity, one
Unisex
Ada
Germanic
Noble
GirlHistoricalVirtue
Adam
Hebrew / Biblical
Man, of the earth
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Adele
Germanic / French
Noble
GirlVirtueHistorical
Adil
Arabic
Just, fair
BoyVirtueHistorical
Advait
Sanskrit
Unique, non-dual
BoyVirtue
Ai
Mandarin Chinese / Japanese
Love, affection
UnisexVirtue
Aiden
Irish Gaelic
Little fire
BoyMythologicalHistorical
Aisha
Arabic
She who lives, thriving
GirlHistoricalBiblical
Aisling
Irish Gaelic
Dream, vision
GirlLiteraryMythological
Akash
Sanskrit
Sky, ether
BoyCelestialNature
Akeem
Arabic / British African
Wise, insightful
BoyVirtueHistorical
Aksel
Danish / Norse
Father of peace
BoyHistorical
Alba
Latin / Italian
Dawn, white
GirlNatureVirtue
Albert
Germanic / English
Noble and bright
BoyHistorical
Albie
English
Bright, noble
BoyHistorical
Aldous
Old English
Old, wise
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Aldric
Old German
Noble ruler
BoyHistorical
Alfred
Old English
Elf counsel
BoyHistorical
Ali
Arabic
High, exalted
BoyHistorical
Alice
Old French / German
Noble kind
GirlLiteraryHistorical
Altair
Arabic
The flying eagle
UnisexCelestialMythological
Aman
Sanskrit / Arabic
Peace
UnisexVirtue
Amber
English
Fossilised resin
GirlNatureBotanical
Ambrose
Greek / Latin
Immortal
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Amit
Sanskrit / Hindi
Infinite, boundless
BoyVirtue
An
Mandarin Chinese
Peace, tranquillity
UnisexVirtue
Anand
Sanskrit
Bliss, joy
BoyVirtue
Anders
Swedish / Greek
Manly, brave
Boy
Andrew
Greek / Biblical
Manly, courageous
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Angel
Greek / Spanish
Messenger of God
BoyBiblicalMythological
Angus
Scottish Gaelic
One strength
BoyMythologicalHistorical
Ankit
Sanskrit
Marked, distinguished
BoyVirtue
Anna
Hebrew
Grace
GirlBiblicalVirtue
Annette
French / English
Little Anne
GirlLiterary
Annick
Breton / French
Grace
GirlLiterary
Annie
English / Hebrew
Grace
GirlLiteraryVirtue
Anoush
Persian
Sweet, eternal
GirlVirtueLiterary
Ansel
Old German
Helmet of God
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Anselm
Germanic
God's helmet
BoyHistoricalVirtue
Ansh
Sanskrit
Part, portion, ray of the sun
BoyVirtue
Anvi
Sanskrit
Earth, woman with good qualities
GirlVirtueNature
Anya
Sanskrit / Slavic
Inexhaustible grace
Girl
Aoi
Japanese
Blue, hollyhock
UnisexNature
Aoife
Irish Gaelic
Beauty, radiance
GirlMythologicalVirtue
Arash
Persian
Bright, shining
BoyMythologicalLiterary
Archer
Old English / Latin
Bowman
BoyHistorical
Archie
Germanic / English
Truly brave
BoyHistorical
Arjun
Sanskrit
White, clear
BoyMythologicalLiterary
Arlo
Old English / Celtic
Fortified hill
Boy
Armaan
Persian / Urdu / Hindi
Wish, longing, hope
BoyVirtue
Arman
Persian
Wish, hope
BoyVirtue
Arnav
Sanskrit
Ocean
BoySeaNature
Arrow
English (word-name)
A straight, swift thing
UnisexNature
Arthur
Celtic / Latin
Bear
BoyLiteraryMythological
Arvind
Sanskrit
Lotus
BoyBotanicalMythological
Aryan
Sanskrit
Noble, honourable
BoyVirtueHistorical
Asha
Sanskrit
Hope
GirlVirtue
Asher
Hebrew / Biblical
Happy, blessed
BoyBiblicalNature
Ashton
Old English
Ash-tree town
UnisexNature
Aspen
American
The aspen tree, and the Colorado mountain town
UnisexNatureBotanical
Astrid
Old Norse
Divinely beautiful
GirlCelestialMythological
Atharv
Sanskrit
Knowledge, the Vedas
BoyVirtueHistorical
Atlas
Greek
To carry
UnisexMythological
Aubrey
Old German / French / English
Elf ruler
Unisex
Audrey
Old English
Noble strength
GirlHistoricalLiterary
August
Latin
Majestic, venerable
UnisexHistorical
Autumn
Latin
The season of harvest and golden light
GirlNature
Ava
Latin / Germanic
Life, bird-like
Girl
Avni
Sanskrit
Earth
GirlNatureVirtue
Axel
Old Norse / Hebrew
Father of peace
BoyMythologicalHistorical
Aya
Japanese
Colour, design, woven silk
GirlNatureVirtue
Ayaan
Arabic / Sanskrit
Gift of god, era
BoyVirtue
Ayla
Turkish / Hebrew
Moonlight (Turkish)
GirlNature
Ayo
Yoruba (Nigerian)
Joy
UnisexVirtue
Ayra
Arabic
Respectable, noble
GirlVirtue
Bahar
Persian
Spring
UnisexBotanicalVirtue
Bahram
Persian
Victorious
BoyMythologicalHistorical
Bailey
Old English
Bailiff
Unisex
Bayo
Yoruba (Nigerian)
Joy has been found
BoyVirtue
Beau
French
Beautiful, handsome
Boy
Beckett
Old English
Bee cottage
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Beckham
Old English
From the homestead by the stream
Boy
Behnam
Persian
Good name, reputation
BoyVirtue
Bella
Italian / Latin
Beautiful
GirlVirtueLiterary
Belle
French / English
Beautiful
GirlLiteraryVirtue
Bennett
Latin / French
Blessed
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Bertie
English (diminutive of Albert/Bertram)
Bright and noble
BoyLiterary
Bertram
Old English / Norman
Bright raven
BoyHistorical
Beryl
Greek / English
Pale green gemstone
GirlBotanicalHistorical
Beza
Amharic (Ethiopian)
Kindness, mercy
GirlVirtue
Bilal
Arabic
Moisture, freshness
BoyVirtueHistorical
Birdie
English (vintage nickname)
Little bird
GirlNature
Bita
Persian
Unique, peerless
GirlVirtue
Bjorn
Old Norse
Bear
BoyMythologicalNature
Bo
Mandarin Chinese / Scandinavian
Wave in Chinese, to live in Scandinavian
BoySea
Boaz
Hebrew / Biblical
Swiftness, strength
BoyBiblicalVirtue
Bobby
English (from Robert)
Bright fame
Boy
Bodhi
Sanskrit
Awakening, enlightenment
UnisexVirtue
Bohdan
Ukrainian
Gift of God
BoyVirtueHistorical
Bonnie
Scots
Pretty, cheerful
GirlVirtue
Bowie
Scottish / English
Yellow-haired
Unisex
Bram
Dutch / Hebrew
Father of multitudes
BoyLiteraryBiblical
Bramble
Old English
Wild blackberry bush
UnisexBotanicalNature
Brendan
Irish Gaelic
Prince
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Brennan
Irish Gaelic
Sorrow, descendant of Braonán
UnisexHistorical
Briar
Old English
Thorny shrub of wild roses
UnisexBotanicalNature
Bridget
Irish Gaelic
Exalted one
GirlMythologicalVirtue
Brielle
French / American (from Gabrielle)
God is my strength
GirlVirtueBiblical
Brinley
American
From the burnt meadow
GirlNature
Britta
Swedish / American
Exalted, strong
GirlLiterary
Brodie
Scottish
From the muddy place
Unisex
Brody
Scottish / American
From the muddy place
Boy
Brogan
Irish Gaelic
Sorrow, or sturdy shoe
UnisexNature
Brooklyn
Dutch / American
From the broken land
UnisexHistorical
Brooks
Old English
One who lives by the brook
BoySeaNature
Bryce
Scottish / American
Speckled
BoyNature
Brynn
Welsh / American
Hill
Girl
Caitlin
Irish Gaelic
Pure
GirlVirtue
Caleb
Hebrew / Biblical
Faithful, wholehearted
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Callum
Scottish Gaelic
Dove
BoyBiblicalVirtue
Calvin
Latin / American
Little bald one
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Camille
French / English
Attendant at a ceremony
GirlBotanicalLiterary
Cara
Italian / Irish / English
Beloved in Italian, friend in Irish
GirlVirtue
Carlos
Germanic / Spanish
Free man
BoyHistorical
Carmen
Spanish / Latin
Song, garden
GirlLiteraryHistorical
Carter
Old English
Cart driver
BoyHistorical
Casper
Persian / English
Treasurer
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Cassie
Greek / English (from Cassandra)
Shining upon men
GirlMythologicalLiterary
Cathal
Irish Gaelic
Battle ruler
BoyHistorical
Cecil
Latin / English
Of the Caecilii
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Cedric
Old English
Bounty
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Chandni
Sanskrit / Hindi
Moonlight
GirlCelestialNature
Charlee
American (from Charlotte/Charles)
Free woman
GirlHistorical
Charles
Old German / French
Free man
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Charlie
Germanic / English (diminutive of Charles)
Free man
UnisexHistorical
Charlotte
Old French / German
Free woman
GirlHistoricalLiterary
Charvi
Sanskrit
Beautiful, graceful
GirlVirtue
Chase
Old French / English
To hunt
BoyNature
Chen
Mandarin Chinese
Morning, dawn
BoyCelestial
Cheng
Mandarin Chinese
Accomplishment, sincerity
BoyVirtue
Chidi
Igbo (Nigerian)
God exists
BoyVirtueBiblical
Chirag
Sanskrit / Hindi
Lamp, light
BoyVirtue
Chloe
Greek
Blooming, verdant
GirlNatureMythological
Chun
Mandarin Chinese
Spring
GirlBotanicalNature
Cillian
Irish Gaelic
Strife, contention
BoyHistorical
Claire
Latin / French
Clear, bright
GirlHistorical
Clara
Latin
Clear, bright
GirlHistoricalLiterary
Cleo
Greek
Glory
GirlHistoricalMythological
Clio
Greek
To celebrate
GirlMythological
Cody
Irish / American
Helpful
BoyHistorical
Colton
Old English
From the coal town
Boy
Connor
Irish Gaelic
Lover of wolves
BoyMythologicalHistorical
Conrad
Old German
Bold counsel
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Constance
Latin / French / English
Steadfastness
GirlVirtueHistorical
Cooper
Old English
Barrel maker
Boy
Cora
Greek
Maiden
GirlMythologicalLiterary
Cormac
Irish Gaelic
Charioteer
BoyMythologicalHistorical
Cosmo
Greek / Italian (British usage)
Order, universe
BoyCelestial
Cove
English (word-name)
A small sheltered bay
UnisexNatureSea
Crew
American
A team, a working unit
BoySea
Crispin
Latin / English
Curly-haired
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Cruz
Spanish
Cross
UnisexVirtueBiblical
Curtis
Old French / English
Courteous
Boy
Cuthbert
Old English
Famous bright
BoyHistoricalVirtue
Cyra
Persian
Sun, throne
GirlHistoricalMythological
Cyril
Greek / English
Lordly
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Cyrus
Persian
Sun
BoyHistoricalMythological
Da
Korean
To attain, many, plenty
UnisexVirtue
Dae
Korean
Great, large
BoyVirtue
Daichi
Japanese
Great earth, vast wisdom
BoyNature
Daisy
Old English
Day's eye
GirlBotanicalNature
Daiyu
Mandarin Chinese
Black jade
GirlLiterary
Daksh
Sanskrit
Skilled, capable
BoyVirtueMythological
Damon
Greek / American
To tame, to subdue
BoyLiteraryMythological
Dante
Italian / Latin
Enduring
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Daphne
Greek / English
Laurel tree
GirlBotanicalMythological
Darcie
French / Irish
From Arcy
GirlLiterary
Dash
English (Dashiell)
Quick movement
Unisex
Dasha
Russian
A Russian diminutive of Daria
GirlVirtue
David
Hebrew / Biblical
Beloved
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Dawit
Amharic (Ethiopian)
Beloved
BoyVirtueBiblical
Dayo
Yoruba (Nigerian)
Joy has arrived
UnisexVirtue
Decca
English / American
From Decima, tenth
GirlLiteraryHistorical
Deepa
Sanskrit
Lamp, light
GirlVirtue
Della
Germanic / English
Noble
GirlLiterary
Delphine
Greek / French
Of Delphi, dolphin-like
GirlLiterarySea
Demi
French / English (from Demetria)
Half, of the earth goddess Demeter
Girl
DeShawn
African American
God is gracious (from Shawn)
BoyVirtue
Desmond
Irish Gaelic
Man from south Munster
BoyHistoricalVirtue
Dev
Sanskrit
Divine, god
BoyMythological
Dexter
Latin / English
Right-handed, skilful
BoyLiterary
Dhruv
Sanskrit
Pole star, constant
BoyCelestialMythological
Dia
Sanskrit / Hindi
Lamp, light
GirlVirtue
Diego
Spanish
Supplanter
BoyHistoricalBiblical
Digby
Old English / Norse
From the dike settlement
Boy
Disha
Sanskrit
Direction, vision
GirlVirtue
Diya
Sanskrit / Hindi
Lamp, light
Girl
Drake
Old English
Dragon
BoyMythologicalHistorical
Duncan
Scottish Gaelic
Dark warrior
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Dylan
Welsh / Celtic
Son of the sea
BoyLiteraryMythological
Eamon
Irish Gaelic
Wealthy guardian
BoyHistoricalVirtue
Earl
Old English / American
Nobleman, warrior
BoyHistorical
Easton
Old English
East-facing place
UnisexNature
Echo
Greek / English
Reflected sound
UnisexMythologicalSea
Eden
Hebrew / Biblical
Delight
UnisexBiblicalNature
Edie
English (from Edith)
Wealth and battle
Girl
Edith
Old English
Prosperous in war
GirlHistorical
Edmund
Old English
Wealthy protector
BoyHistoricalBiblical
Edna
Hebrew / English
Pleasure, delight
GirlLiterary
Edward
Old English
Wealthy guardian
BoyHistorical
Edwin
Old English
Rich friend
BoyHistorical
Effie
Greek / Scottish / English (from Euphemia)
Well-spoken
GirlLiterary
Egbert
Old English
Bright edge
BoyHistorical
Eira
Welsh / Old Norse
Snow
GirlNatureCelestial
Eithan
Hebrew / Biblical
Strong, firm
BoyBiblical
Ekam
Sanskrit
One, unique
BoyVirtue
Eldad
Hebrew / Biblical
God has loved
BoyBiblicalVirtue
Eli
Hebrew
My God
BoyBiblical
Elke
German / Dutch
Noble
Girl
Ella
Germanic / Greek
All, completely
Girl
Ellie
Greek / English
Bright, shining one
Girl
Ellis
Welsh / English
Benevolent
Unisex
Elsie
English / Scottish
Pledged to God
GirlHistorical
Elspeth
Scots / English
God is my oath
GirlHistoricalLiterary
Emi
Japanese
Often written with kanji for blessing and beauty
GirlVirtue
Emma
Germanic
Whole, universal
GirlLiteraryHistorical
Emmett
German / English
Universal strength
Boy
Enzo
Italian
Ruler of the home
BoyHistorical
Eoin
Irish Gaelic
God is gracious
BoyBiblical
Erik
Old Norse
Eternal ruler
BoyHistorical
Erin
Irish Gaelic
Ireland
GirlHistoricalVirtue
Ernest
Germanic / English
Serious, earnest
BoyLiteraryVirtue
Esha
Sanskrit
Desire, the goddess Parvati
GirlVirtueMythological
Eshan
Sanskrit
The sun, lord
BoyCelestialMythological
Eshe
Swahili
Life
GirlVirtue
Esme
Old French
Loved, esteemed
GirlLiteraryHistorical
Esther
Hebrew / Biblical / English
Star
GirlBiblicalVirtue
Ethan
Hebrew / Biblical
Strong, firm, enduring
BoyBiblical
Etta
Germanic / English
Estate ruler
GirlLiteraryHistorical
Eun
Korean
Kindness, mercy, silver
UnisexVirtue
Eustace
Greek / English
Fruitful, abundant
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Eva
Hebrew
Life
GirlBiblicalVirtue
Evan
Welsh
Young warrior
Boy
Eve
Hebrew / English
To live, to breathe
GirlBiblicalVirtue
Evie
English / Hebrew
Life
GirlBiblical
Ewan
Scottish Gaelic
Born of the yew tree
Boy
Ezra
Hebrew / Biblical
Helper
UnisexBiblicalLiterary
Faith
English / American
Belief, trust
GirlVirtue
Farah
Arabic
Joy, happiness
GirlVirtue
Faris
Arabic
Knight, horseman
BoyHistoricalVirtue
Faye
Old French
Fairy
GirlLiteraryMythological
Felix
Latin
Happy, fortunate
BoyHistorical
Femi
Yoruba
Love me
UnisexVirtue
Feng
Mandarin Chinese
Wind
BoyNature
Fergus
Scottish Gaelic
Man of vigour
BoyMythologicalHistorical
Finley
Scottish / Irish
Fair warrior
BoyHistoricalNature
Finn
Irish Gaelic
Fair
BoyMythological
Flora
Latin
Flowers
GirlBotanicalMythological
Florrie
Latin / English (from Florence)
Flowering
GirlBotanical
Forrest
Old French / English
Of the woods
BoyLiterary
Foster
Old English
One who nurtures
Boy
Frances
Latin
Free one
GirlVirtueLiterary
Frankie
English
Free one
GirlLiterary
Fraser
Scottish
Strawberry, of the French
BoyHistorical
Freddie
English / Germanic
Peaceful ruler
BoyHistorical
Freja
Old Norse
Lady
GirlMythologicalBotanical
Freya
Old Norse
The Norse goddess of love, beauty, war, and death — the most powerful of all the goddesses.
GirlMythological
Frieda
Old German
Peace
GirlVirtueHistorical
Gael
Celtic / Breton
Of the Gaels
BoyMythologicalHistorical
Gareth
Welsh
Gentle
BoyLiteraryMythological
Gaston
Old French
Of Vasconia
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Gauri
Sanskrit
Fair, white
GirlMythologicalVirtue
Gautam
Sanskrit
Of the Gotama clan
BoyHistoricalVirtue
Geoffrey
Old French / English
Peace of God
BoyLiteraryHistorical
George
Greek / English
Farmer, earth-worker
BoyHistorical
Gilbert
Old German / English
Bright pledge
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Godfrey
Germanic / English
Peace of God
BoyHistoricalVirtue
Grace
Latin / English
Grace, elegance
GirlVirtue
Gracie
English
Grace
GirlVirtue
Grayson
Old English
Son of the grey-haired one
Boy
Greer
Scottish / American
Watchful, alert
UnisexHistorical
Greta
German / Greek
Pearl
GirlLiteraryHistorical
Gretchen
German / American
Little pearl
GirlLiterary
Griffin
Welsh
Strong lord, fierce
UnisexMythologicalLiterary
Gunnar
Old Norse
Warrior, battle bold
BoyHistoricalMythological
Hadley
Old English
From the heather meadow
GirlNature
Halle
Germanic / American
From the manor by the water
GirlVirtue
Hallie
English / Germanic
From the hall meadow
GirlVirtue
Hamish
Scottish Gaelic
Supplanter
BoyHistoricalBiblical
Hamza
Arabic
Strong, steadfast, lion
BoyHistorical
Han
Mandarin Chinese / Korean
Hero, the Han dynasty
BoyHistoricalVirtue
Hana
Japanese / Korean / Hebrew
Flower (Japanese/Korean)
GirlNature
Hank
American (from Henry)
Ruler of the home
BoyHistorical
Hannah
Hebrew / Biblical
Grace, favour
GirlBiblical
Hao
Mandarin Chinese
Good, brave
BoyVirtue
Hari
Sanskrit
Lion, remover
BoyMythologicalVirtue
Harlan
Old English / American
Rocky land
BoyLiterary
Harlow
English
Army hill
GirlLiterary
Harold
Old English
Army ruler
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Harper
Old English
Harp player
GirlLiterary
Harry
Germanic / English
Home-ruler
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Haru
Japanese
Spring, or sunlight
UnisexNatureCelestial
Harvey
Breton / English
Battle-worthy
BoyLiterary
Hauwa
Hausa (Northern Nigerian)
Life-giver
GirlVirtueBiblical
Hayden
Old English
From the hay valley
UnisexNature
Hazel
Old English
The hazel tree
GirlBotanicalNature
Heath
Old English
From the heathland
BoyNature
Hector
Greek / Spanish
Holding fast
BoyMythologicalHistorical
Heidi
Germanic / English (from Adelheid)
Noble
GirlLiteraryHistorical
Henry
Old German / French
Ruler of the home
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Herbert
Old German / English
Bright army
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Hester
Hebrew / English
Star
GirlLiteraryHistorical
Hilda
Germanic / Norse
Battle, war
GirlHistoricalVirtue
Hilde
Old German / Norse
Battle
GirlMythologicalHistorical
Hina
Japanese
Sun, light
GirlCelestial
Hiro
Japanese
Generous, prosperous
BoyVirtue
Ho
Korean
Goodness, summer
BoyVirtue
Hodan
Somali
Abundant, blessed
GirlVirtue
Holden
Old English
Hollow valley
BoyLiterary
Hollis
Old English
Holly grove
UnisexBotanicalNature
Honor
Latin / English
Honour
UnisexVirtueHistorical
Hope
Old English
Hope
GirlVirtue
Horace
Latin / English
Of the hour
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Howard
Old Germanic
High guardian
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Hua
Mandarin Chinese
Flower, China
GirlBotanicalNature
Hudson
Old English
Son of Hugh
BoyHistoricalNature
Hugh
Germanic / English
Heart, mind, spirit
BoyHistorical
Hugo
Germanic / French
Heart, mind, spirit
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Hui
Mandarin Chinese
Wisdom, splendour, kind-hearted
GirlVirtue
Humphrey
Germanic / English
Peaceful warrior
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Hunter
Old English
One who hunts
UnisexNature
Hye
Korean
Wisdom, kindness, grace
GirlVirtue
Hyun
Korean
Wise, virtuous
UnisexVirtue
Ian
Scottish Gaelic / Hebrew
God is gracious
BoyHistorical
Ida
Germanic / Norse
Industrious, hard-working
GirlHistoricalVirtue
Idris
Arabic / Welsh
Ardent lord, studious
BoyMythologicalHistorical
Ife
Yoruba
Love
UnisexVirtue
Ila
Sanskrit
Earth
GirlNatureMythological
Indra
Sanskrit
King of the gods
BoyMythologicalCelestial
Inez
Greek / Spanish
Pure, chaste
GirlVirtueHistorical
Ingrid
Old Norse
Beautiful, beloved
GirlHistoricalMythological
Iris
Greek
Rainbow
GirlBotanicalMythological
Isaac
Hebrew / Biblical
He laughs
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Ishaan
Sanskrit
Sun, Shiva
BoyMythological
Isla
Scottish Gaelic
Island
GirlNature
Isolde
Celtic / Germanic
Ice ruler
GirlLiteraryMythological
Ivor
Welsh / Old Norse
Yew archer
Boy
Ivy
Old English
The ivy plant
GirlBotanicalNature
Jack
Medieval English / Hebrew
God is gracious
BoyHistorical
Jackson
English
Son of Jack
BoyHistorical
Jacob
Hebrew / Biblical
Supplanter
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Jada
Hebrew / African American
He knows (Hebrew)
GirlVirtueHistorical
Jade
Spanish / Old French
The green gemstone
GirlNature
Jae
Korean
Respect, talent, wealth
Unisex
Jai
Sanskrit / Hindi
Victory
BoyVirtue
Jamal
Arabic / African American
Handsome, beauty
BoyVirtueHistorical
James
Hebrew / Biblical
Supplanter
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Janvi
Sanskrit / Hindi
River, daughter of Ganga
GirlSeaMythological
Jasmine
Persian / Arabic
Jasmine flower
GirlBotanicalNature
Jasper
Persian / English
Treasurer
BoyNature
Jay
Sanskrit / English
Victory in Sanskrit, blue jay bird in English
BoyVirtue
Jaya
Sanskrit
Victory
GirlVirtueMythological
Jayden
Hebrew / Modern English
Thankful
Boy
Jett
American
Jet-black gemstone
BoyNature
Ji
Korean
Wisdom, ambition, intellect
UnisexVirtue
Jia
Chinese
Beautiful, good, auspicious
Girl
Jian
Mandarin Chinese
Healthy, vigorous
BoyVirtue
Jing
Mandarin Chinese
Quiet, still, calm
GirlVirtue
Jinu
Korean
Truly beautiful, or precious treasure
BoyVirtue
Jiya
Hindi
Heart, soul, sweetheart
GirlVirtue
Joelle
Hebrew / French / American
The Lord is God
GirlLiteraryBiblical
John
Hebrew / Biblical
God is gracious
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Jonah
Hebrew / Biblical
Dove
UnisexBiblicalSea
Joo
Korean
Pearl, lord
GirlVirtueSea
Joon
Korean
Talented, handsome
BoyVirtue
Jose
Spanish / Hebrew
God will add
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Josie
Hebrew / English
God will add
Girl
Joyce
Old French / English
Lord, rejoicing
UnisexLiteraryVirtue
Jude
Hebrew / English
Praise
BoyBiblicalLiterary
Jun
Korean / Japanese
Talented, obedient, handsome
UnisexVirtue
Junie
Latin / American
Born in June
GirlLiterary
Juno
Latin / English
Queen of the heavens
UnisexMythologicalCelestial
Kabir
Arabic / Sanskrit
Great, vast
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Kai
Hawaiian / Norse / Japanese
Sea (Hawaiian)
UnisexNatureMythological
Kang
Mandarin Chinese
Well-being, prosperity
BoyVirtue
Karan
Sanskrit
Skilled, instrument
BoyMythologicalHistorical
Kareem
Arabic
Generous, noble
BoyVirtue
Karim
Arabic
Generous, noble
BoyVirtue
Karthik
Sanskrit
Of the Krittika stars
BoyMythologicalHistorical
Kasia
Polish
Pure
GirlVirtue
Katya
Russian
Pure
GirlVirtue
Kaveh
Persian
The legendary blacksmith who raised his leather apron as a banner and overthrew a tyrant.
BoyMythologicalHistorical
Kavya
Sanskrit
Poetry
GirlLiterary
Kaya
Zulu / Japanese / Hopi
Forgiveness, home, or yew tree — beautifully different things in Zulu, Hopi, and Japanese.
UnisexNatureVirtue
Kayla
Hebrew / American
Crown, laurel
Girl
Keiko
Japanese
Blessed, respectful child
GirlVirtue
Keith
Scottish
Battle place
Boy
Kemi
Yoruba (Nigerian)
I am cared for
GirlVirtue
Kendrick
Old English / African American
Royal power
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Kenji
Japanese
Intelligent second son
BoyHistorical
Kenta
Japanese
Health, strength, largeness
BoyVirtue
Kenzo
Japanese
Wise or strong third son
BoyHistorical
Kester
Scottish / Greek
Bearer of Christ
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Khalil
Arabic / African American
Beloved friend
BoyVirtueLiterary
Khari
Swahili
Kingly
UnisexVirtueHistorical
Khorshid
Persian
The sun itself
UnisexCelestialMythological
Khushi
Hindi / Persian
Happiness, joy
GirlVirtue
Kiaan
Sanskrit / Hindi
Grace, blessing
BoyVirtue
Kieran
Irish Gaelic
Dark one
Unisex
Kinsley
Old English
From the king's meadow
Girl
Kiran
Sanskrit
Ray of light, beam
Unisex
Kiro
Japanese
Sparkle, glistening
BoyCelestial
Kit
English
Diminutive of Christopher
UnisexLiterary
Klaus
German / Greek
Victory of the people
BoyHistoricalVirtue
Knight
Old English
Knight
UnisexHistorical
Knox
Scottish / American
From the round hill
BoyHistorical
Kofi
Akan (Ghanaian)
Born on a Friday
Boy
Kojo
Akan (Ghanaian)
Born on a Monday
BoyVirtue
Konrad
Old German
Bold counsel
BoyHistorical
Kourosh
Persian
The modern Iranian form of Cyrus — same sun, fresh hands.
BoyHistorical
Krish
Sanskrit
Krishna
BoyMythologicalVirtue
Krishan
Sanskrit
Dark, all-attractive
BoyMythological
Kunal
Sanskrit
Lotus
BoyNature
Kunle
Yoruba (Nigerian)
Filled with honour
BoyVirtue
Kwame
Akan (Ghanaian)
Born on a Saturday
BoyHistorical
Kyung
Korean
Respect, honour, scenery
UnisexVirtue
Lachlan
Scottish Gaelic
From the land of lochs
BoyHistoricalNature
Lainey
English / French
Bright light
Girl
Lainie
English / American
A bright modern American softening of Elaine.
Girl
Lan
Mandarin Chinese / Vietnamese
Orchid
GirlBotanicalNature
Lana
Slavic / Irish / English
Light in Slavic, rock in Irish
GirlVirtue
Langston
Old English / African American
From the tall man's town
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Lara
Russian / Latin
Citadel
GirlLiteraryHistorical
Lark
Old English
The songbird
UnisexCelestialNature
Lars
Scandinavian / Latin
Crowned with laurel
BoyHistorical
Lawrence
Latin / English
From Laurentum, crowned with laurel
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Layla
Arabic / Hebrew
Night
GirlLiteraryHistorical
Leah
Hebrew / Biblical
Weary, tender-eyed
GirlBiblical
Leif
Old Norse
Heir
BoyNatureMythological
Lenny
English (from Leonard)
Lion strength
BoyLiterary
Lenore
Greek / English / American
Bright one
GirlLiterary
Leo
Latin
Lion
BoyHistoricalMythological
Letty
English (from Letitia)
Joy, gladness
GirlVirtue
Lev
Russian / Hebrew
Lion in Russian
BoyVirtueHistorical
Levi
Hebrew / Biblical
Joined, attached
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Lewis
French / English
Famous in battle
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Li
Mandarin Chinese
Strength, beauty, reason
UnisexVirtueBotanical
Liam
Irish
Strong-willed warrior
Boy
Lian
Chinese
Graceful willow, or lotus
GirlBotanicalNature
Liang
Mandarin Chinese
Bright, clear
BoyCelestialVirtue
Liesel
German / American
Pledged to God
GirlLiteraryVirtue
Lilah
Arabic / Hebrew
Night (Arabic) / mine (Hebrew)
GirlCelestialVirtue
Lilith
Hebrew
Of the night
GirlMythologicalCelestial
Lily
Latin / Old English
The lily flower
GirlBotanicalNature
Lin
Chinese
Forest, jade, beautiful
UnisexNature
Lina
Mandarin Chinese / Arabic
Graceful jasmine in Chinese, tender in Arabic
GirlBotanicalVirtue
Lincoln
Latin / Celtic
Lake colony
BoyHistorical
Ling
Mandarin Chinese
Spirit, bell, delicate
GirlVirtue
Linus
Greek / English
Flax-haired
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Liya
Hindi / Hebrew
I am with God in Hebrew, also used in India
GirlVirtueBiblical
Logan
Scottish Gaelic
Little hollow
UnisexNature
Lola
Spanish
Sorrows
GirlLiterary
Long
Mandarin Chinese
Dragon
BoyMythological
Lorcan
Irish Gaelic
Little fierce one
BoyHistorical
Lottie
German / English
Free man
GirlHistorical
Louis
French / English
Famous in battle
BoyHistorical
Luca
Italian / Latin
Light
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Lucas
Greek / Latin
Light
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Lucette
French / Latin
Little light
GirlCelestialVirtue
Lucille
French / Latin
Light
GirlLiterary
Lucy
Latin
Light
GirlHistoricalLiterary
Luis
Germanic / Spanish
Famous in battle
BoyHistorical
Luka
Slavic / Greek
Light
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Lukas
German / Latin
Light
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Luke
Greek / Latin
Light
BoyBiblicalLiterary
Lumi
Finnish
Snow
GirlNatureCelestial
Luna
Latin / Spanish
Moon
GirlCelestialMythological
Lyla
Arabic / English
Night
Girl
Lyle
Scottish-American
From the island
Boy
Lyra
Greek
Lyre
UnisexCelestialMythological
Mabel
Latin / English
Lovable
GirlHistorical
Maddox
Welsh / American
Son of Madoc
BoyHistorical
Madhav
Sanskrit
Sweet as honey
BoyMythologicalVirtue
Mae
English / American
Pearl
GirlBotanical
Maeve
Irish Gaelic
Intoxicating
GirlMythologicalHistorical
Magnus
Latin / Old Norse
Great
BoyHistorical
Mahi
Sanskrit / Hindi
Earth, the moon, river
GirlCelestialNature
Mai
Japanese
Dance or brightness
Girl
Maisie
Scottish
Pearl
GirlVirtue
Maksim
Russian / Polish
Greatest
BoyHistorical
Malcolm
Scottish Gaelic
Devotee of St Columba
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Malik
Arabic
King, master
BoyHistoricalVirtue
Mana
Japanese
Love, affection
GirlVirtue
Manav
Sanskrit
Human, humane
BoyVirtue
Maple
Old English / American
The maple tree
UnisexBotanicalNature
Marcus
Latin / Roman
Of Mars
BoyHistorical
Maren
Latin / Scandinavian
Of the sea
UnisexSeaNature
Margaux
French / Greek
Pearl
GirlHistoricalBotanical
Margot
French
Pearl
GirlLiteraryVirtue
Marley
Old English
From the marsh meadow
UnisexHistoricalLiterary
Marlowe
Old English
Marsh meadow
UnisexLiterary
Marnie
Hebrew / Scottish
Sea of bitterness
GirlLiterary
Marta
Polish / Czech
Lady
GirlBiblicalVirtue
Martin
Latin / English
Of Mars
BoyHistorical
Mason
Old French / Latin
Stone worker
Boy
Matthew
Hebrew / Biblical
Gift of God
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Maud
Germanic / English
Mighty in battle
GirlHistoricalLiterary
Mavis
Old French / English
Song thrush
GirlBotanicalLiterary
Max
Latin / German
Greatest
BoyHistorical
Maxim
Latin / Russian
The greatest
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Maxime
French / Latin
The greatest
UnisexHistorical
Maxwell
Scottish / English
Great spring
BoyHistorical
Maya
Sanskrit / Greek / Hebrew
Illusion (Sanskrit)
GirlMythologicalLiterary
Mayu
Japanese
True reason
GirlVirtue
Meadow
Old English / American
Field of grass
UnisexBotanical
Meera
Sanskrit / Hindi
Devotee
GirlLiteraryMythological
Megan
Welsh (from Margaret)
Pearl
GirlVirtue
Mei
Chinese / Japanese
Beautiful
GirlNature
Memphis
Greek / American
Enduring and beautiful
UnisexHistorical
Mercy
Latin / English / American
Compassion, kindness
GirlVirtue
Mia
Scandinavian / Italian
Mine, beloved
Girl
Micah
Hebrew / Biblical
Who is like God?
BoyBiblical
Mihir
Sanskrit
Sun, ray of light
BoyCelestial
Mika
Japanese / Nordic
A cross-cultural short form
UnisexVirtue
Mila
Slavic
Gracious, dear
Girl
Milan
Slavic
Dear, gracious
BoyVirtue
Miles
Latin / Germanic
Soldier, merciful
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Millie
Germanic / Latin
Gentle strength
Girl
Milo
Germanic / Latin
Gracious
Boy
Milos
Czech / Serbian
Gracious, dear
BoyVirtueHistorical
Min
Mandarin Chinese / Korean
Clever, quick, sensitive
UnisexVirtue
Ming
Chinese
Bright, clear, brilliant
UnisexHistorical
Mira
Slavic / Sanskrit
Peace, world
GirlVirtue
Miro
Slavic
Peace, world
BoyLiterary
Misha
Russian
A tender Russian diminutive of Mikhail
UnisexBiblical
Mohan
Sanskrit
Charming, captivating
BoyMythologicalVirtue
Mollie
English (from Mary)
Bitter, beloved
GirlVirtue
Molly
Irish
Bitter / sea of bitterness
GirlVirtueLiterary
Monty
French / English (from Montgomery)
Of the mountain
BoyLiterary
Mulan
Mandarin Chinese
Magnolia
GirlLiteraryBotanical
Murray
Scottish
From the sea settlement
BoyHistorical
Myla
Slavic / English
Merciful, dear
GirlVirtue
Myles
Latin / Irish
Soldier, servant
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Myra
Sanskrit / Latin
Wonderful in Sanskrit, fragrant myrrh in Latin
GirlVirtueBotanical
Nabil
Arabic
Noble, high-born
BoyVirtue
Naina
Sanskrit / Hindi
Eyes
Girl
Nala
Swahili
Gift
Girl
Nancy
Hebrew / English
Grace
GirlLiteraryVirtue
Nara
Korean / Japanese
Country, the ancient Japanese capital, harmony
GirlVirtue
Nari
Korean
Lily
GirlBotanicalNature
Nasrin
Persian
Wild rose
GirlBotanicalLiterary
Nathan
Hebrew / Biblical
He gave
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Naveen
Sanskrit
New, fresh
Boy
Neel
Sanskrit
Blue
BoyNature
Nell
English
Bright one
GirlLiteraryHistorical
Nellie
English
Bright, shining
GirlLiteraryVirtue
Nelson
Old English / English-American
Son of Neil
BoyHistoricalVirtue
Neo
Tswana (Botswana)
Gift
UnisexVirtue
Nia
Swahili
Purpose
GirlVirtue
Niall
Irish Gaelic
Champion
BoyHistoricalMythological
Niamh
Irish Gaelic
Bright, radiant
GirlMythologicalVirtue
Nikhil
Sanskrit
Whole, complete
BoyVirtue
Nima
Persian
Just, fair
UnisexVirtueLiterary
Nirav
Sanskrit
Quiet, silent, calm
BoyVirtue
Nisha
Sanskrit
Night
GirlCelestialNature
Noah
Hebrew / Biblical
Rest, comfort
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Nolan
Irish Gaelic
Champion
BoyHistorical
Noor
Arabic
Light
UnisexCelestialVirtue
Nora
Irish / Greek
Honour
GirlLiterary
Nour
Arabic
Light
UnisexCelestialVirtue
Noura
Arabic
Light
GirlCelestialVirtue
Nova
Latin
New
UnisexCelestialMythological
Nuo
Mandarin Chinese
Graceful, willowy
GirlVirtue
Oakley
Old English
Oak meadow
UnisexNature
Obi
Igbo (Nigerian)
Heart
BoyVirtue
Odette
French / German
Wealth
GirlLiteraryMythological
Ojas
Sanskrit
Vital energy, vigour
BoyVirtueHistorical
Olive
English
Olive tree
GirlBotanicalNature
Om
Sanskrit
The primordial sound
BoyMythologicalVirtue
Omar
Arabic
Flourishing, long-lived
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Ondine
Latin / French
Little wave
GirlSeaMythological
Onyx
Greek / English
Polished black stone
Unisex
Opal
Sanskrit
Precious stone
GirlNatureVirtue
Oren
Hebrew / American
Pine tree
BoyBotanicalBiblical
Orla
Irish Gaelic
Golden princess
GirlVirtueHistorical
Oscar
Old English / Gaelic
God-spear or deer-lover
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Oskar
Old Norse / Germanic
God's spear
BoyHistorical
Oswald
Old English
Divine ruler
BoyHistorical
Otis
Germanic / English
Wealth
BoyLiterary
Otto
Old German
Wealth, fortune
BoyHistorical
Owen
Welsh / Latin
Young warrior
BoyHistoricalMythological
Pablo
Latin / Spanish
Small, humble
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Padraig
Irish Gaelic
Noble
BoyVirtueHistorical
Paisley
Scottish
Church
Girl
Pansy
Old French / English
Thought, remembrance
GirlBotanical
Pari
Persian / Hindi
Fairy
GirlMythological
Parker
Old English
Keeper of the park
UnisexNature
Pascal
French / Latin
Easter child
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Patience
Latin / English / American
The capacity to wait
GirlVirtue
Pax
Latin
Peace
UnisexMythologicalHistorical
Pearl
Latin / English
Pearl, precious
GirlSeaVirtue
Peng
Mandarin Chinese
The mythical roc
BoyMythologicalNature
Petra
Greek / Slavic
Rock, stone
GirlHistoricalNature
Peyton
Old English
From the warrior's settlement
Unisex
Phoebe
Greek
Radiant, shining one
GirlMythological
Phoenix
Greek / American
The mythic bird reborn from its own ashes
UnisexMythologicalCelestial
Pia
Sanskrit / Latin / Italian
Beloved in Sanskrit, pious in Latin
GirlVirtue
Pierce
Irish-American
Rock
BoyHistorical
Pippa
English (from Philippa)
Lover of horses
GirlBotanical
Poppy
English (word-name)
The bright red flower
GirlBotanicalNature
Porter
Old English / American
Gatekeeper
UnisexLiterary
Posy
English (from Josephine or 'posy of flowers')
A small bouquet
GirlBotanicalNature
Pranav
Sanskrit
The sacred syllable Om
BoyMythologicalVirtue
Pranay
Sanskrit
Affection, love
BoyVirtue
Pratham
Sanskrit
First, original
BoyVirtue
Presley
Old English / American
From the priest's meadow
UnisexLiteraryHistorical
Primrose
Old English
First rose
GirlBotanicalNature
Priya
Sanskrit
Beloved, dear
Girl
Prudence
Latin / English
Foresight, careful judgement
GirlVirtueHistorical
Quentin
Latin / English
The fifth
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Quincy
French / American
Fifth
UnisexHistorical
Quinn
Irish Gaelic
Counsel
Unisex
Quinton
Latin / English
The fifth
BoyLiterary
Radha
Sanskrit
Prosperity, success
GirlMythologicalLiterary
Rafe
Old English
Wolf counsel
BoyHistorical
Ragnar
Old Norse
Warrior, judgment
BoyHistoricalMythological
Rahul
Sanskrit / Pali
Efficient, able, conqueror of all miseries
BoyHistorical
Raj
Sanskrit / Hindi
King, royal
BoyHistoricalVirtue
Ralph
Old English / Germanic
Wolf counsel
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Ramin
Persian
The cheerful one
BoyLiterary
Raven
Old English / Norse
The raven — a bird of intelligence, mystery, and wild omens in both Celtic and Norse myth.
UnisexMythologicalNature
Ravi
Sanskrit
Sun
BoyCelestialMythological
Raya
Hebrew / Arabic
Friend (Hebrew) / sun ray (Arabic)
GirlVirtueNature
Rayan
Arabic
Gates of paradise
Boy
Reagan
Irish / English
Little king
UnisexHistorical
Reed
Old English
Red, or by the reed-bed
UnisexBotanicalNature
Reese
Welsh / American
Ardour, enthusiasm
Unisex
Reggie
English (diminutive of Reginald)
Counsel-power
BoyHistorical
Reid
Scottish-American
Red-haired
Unisex
Remy
French / Latin
Oarsman
UnisexHistorical
Ren
Japanese / Chinese
Lotus (Japanese)
UnisexNature
Reuben
Hebrew / Biblical
Behold, a son
BoyBiblical
Reuven
Hebrew / Biblical
Behold, a son
BoyBiblical
Reva
Sanskrit
River
GirlSeaNature
Reyansh
Sanskrit
Ray of light, part of the sun
BoyCelestialVirtue
Reza
Persian / Arabic
Contentment, satisfaction
Boy
Rhodes
Greek
Of the rose
BoyNatureHistorical
Riku
Japanese
Land, solid ground
BoyNature
Riley
Irish / Old English
Courageous, rye meadow
Unisex
Rishi
Sanskrit
Sage, seer
BoyMythologicalLiterary
River
Old French / Latin
One who flows
UnisexSeaNature
Riya
Sanskrit / Hindi
Singer, graceful
Girl
Robert
Old German / Norman
Bright fame
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Robyn
English / Germanic
Bright fame
GirlNature
Rohan
Sanskrit
Ascending
BoyNature
Rohit
Sanskrit
Red, the rising sun
BoyCelestialNature
Romaine
Latin / French / American
Of Rome
UnisexLiterary
Roman
Latin
Of Rome
BoyHistorical
Ronan
Irish Gaelic
Little seal
BoySeaVirtue
Ronnie
English (from Ronald)
Wise ruler
BoyHistorical
Rory
Scottish / Irish
Red king
BoyHistorical
Rosa
Latin / Spanish
Rose
GirlBotanicalVirtue
Rose
Latin / English
Rose flower
GirlBotanicalNature
Roshni
Persian / Hindi
Light, brightness, illumination
GirlVirtueCelestial
Rosie
Latin / English
Rose
GirlBotanicalNature
Rostam
Persian
River
BoyMythologicalLiterary
Rowan
Celtic / Gaelic
Little red one
UnisexBotanicalNature
Royston
Old English
From the king's town
BoyLiterary
Ruby
Latin / Old French
The deep red gemstone
GirlNatureHistorical
Rue
Old French / English
Regret, the bitter herb
UnisexBotanicalLiterary
Rufus
Latin
Red-haired
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Rui
Mandarin Chinese / Japanese
Auspicious, wise
UnisexVirtue
Rupert
Germanic / English
Bright fame
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Russell
Norman French / English
Red-haired
Boy
Ruth
Hebrew / Biblical
Companion
GirlBiblicalVirtue
Ryan
Irish Gaelic
Little king
BoyHistorical
Ryder
Old English
Horseman, knight
Unisex
Ryleigh
Irish / American
Courageous
GirlNature
Ryo
Japanese
Cool, refreshing, distant
BoyNatureVirtue
Ryu
Japanese
Dragon
BoyMythological
Saanvi
Sanskrit
Goddess Lakshmi, one who will be followed
GirlMythological
Sable
Old French / Slavic
Black
GirlNature
Sade
Yoruba (Nigerian)
Honour confers a crown
GirlLiteraryHistorical
Sadie
Hebrew / English
Princess
Girl
Saffron
English / Arabic
The golden spice
GirlBotanicalNature
Saga
Old Norse
Seeress, story
GirlLiteraryMythological
Sage
Latin / English
Wise
UnisexBotanicalNature
Sahil
Hindi / Arabic
Shore, guide
BoySeaVirtue
Sai
Sanskrit / Hindi
Holy one, friend
UnisexVirtueMythological
Sailor
American
One who sails
UnisexSeaNature
Saira
Arabic / Urdu
Traveller, bird
GirlNature
Saja
Arabic
Calm, tranquil
UnisexVirtue
Saki
Japanese
Blossom of hope, cape
GirlBotanicalVirtue
Salma
Arabic
Safe, peaceful
GirlVirtue
Saman
Persian
Wealth, abundance, peace
BoyHistoricalVirtue
Sana
Arabic / Sanskrit
Radiance, brilliance
Girl
Sanaa
Swahili / Arabic
Art, work of beauty
GirlLiterary
Sanjay
Sanskrit
Victorious, triumphant
BoyMythologicalHistorical
Saoirse
Irish Gaelic
Freedom
GirlVirtue
Sapna
Sanskrit / Hindi
Dream
GirlLiterary
Sara
Hebrew
Princess
GirlBiblicalVirtue
Sarah
Hebrew / Biblical
Princess, noblewoman
GirlBiblicalHistorical
Sasha
Slavic / Greek
Defender of men
Unisex
Sawyer
Old English
One who saws wood
UnisexLiteraryNature
Saxon
Old English
Of the Saxons
UnisexHistorical
Scarlett
Old French / English
Scarlet cloth
GirlHistoricalLiterary
Scott
Scottish
From Scotland
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Sefu
Swahili
Sword
BoyVirtueHistorical
Selma
Germanic / Swedish / American
God's helmet
GirlHistoricalLiterary
Senan
Irish Gaelic
Wise old one
BoyVirtueHistorical
Seo
Korean
Calm, auspicious, felicitous
UnisexVirtue
Seren
Welsh
Star
GirlCelestial
Shaan
Sanskrit / Hindi
Pride, splendour, dignity
BoyVirtue
Shan
Mandarin Chinese
Coral or mountain depending on tone
UnisexNatureSea
Shin
Japanese / Korean
True, real, sincere
BoyVirtue
Sho
Japanese
Soar, fly, prosper
BoyNatureVirtue
Shreya
Sanskrit
Auspicious, beautiful, best
Girl
Sidney
Old English / French
From Saint-Denis
UnisexLiteraryHistorical
Sigrid
Old Norse
Beautiful victory
GirlMythologicalHistorical
Silas
Latin / Biblical
Of the forest
BoyBiblicalNature
Simba
Swahili
Lion
BoyNatureHistorical
Sina
Persian
Noble, chest
UnisexVirtueHistorical
Sinead
Irish Gaelic
God is gracious
GirlVirtueLiterary
Sita
Sanskrit
Furrow
GirlMythologicalLiterary
Skye
Scottish
The misty Scottish island, also the open sky
UnisexNatureCelestial
Skylar
Dutch / American
Scholar, shelter
UnisexCelestialNature
Skyler
Dutch / English
Scholar
UnisexNatureCelestial
Sloane
Irish / English
Warrior
Unisex
Sohrab
Persian
Shining
BoyMythologicalLiterary
Solange
French / Latin
Solemn, dignified
GirlVirtueHistorical
Soleil
French
Sun
GirlCelestialNature
Solène
Latin / French
Solemn, divine
Girl
Solveig
Old Norse
Strong house
GirlLiteraryVirtue
Sonny
English
Son, sunny
BoyCelestial
Soo
Korean
Long life, excellence
UnisexVirtue
Sophie
Greek / French
Wisdom
Girl
Sora
Japanese
Sky
UnisexNatureMythological
Soren
Old Norse / Danish
Stern
UnisexLiterary
Spencer
Old English
Steward, dispenser
UnisexLiteraryHistorical
Stanley
Old English
Stony meadow
BoyHistorical
Stavros
Greek
Cross
BoyVirtueHistorical
Stefan
Slavic / German
Crown
BoyHistorical
Stella
Latin
Star
GirlCelestialMythological
Stellan
Swedish / Old Norse
Calm, peaceful
BoyCelestialHistorical
Stephen
Greek / English
Crown, garland
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Sterling
Old English
Of the highest quality
Unisex
Story
Old English
Narrative, history
UnisexLiterary
Su
Mandarin Chinese / Korean
Plain, unadorned
GirlVirtue
Suho
Korean
Guardian, protector
BoyVirtue
Sumi
Japanese
Clear, pure, refined
GirlVirtue
Summer
English
The season
GirlNature
Sung
Korean
Successful, victorious, completion
BoyVirtueHistorical
Sutton
Old English
From the southern settlement
Unisex
Sybil
Greek / English
Prophetess
GirlMythologicalLiterary
Sylvie
Latin / French / English
Of the forest
GirlBotanicalLiterary
Tae
Korean
Great, big, important
BoyVirtue
Tamar
Hebrew / Biblical
Date palm
GirlBiblicalBotanical
Tamsin
Cornish
Twin
GirlLiterary
Tanay
Sanskrit
Son
BoyVirtue
Tanner
Old English
Leather worker
Boy
Tanvi
Sanskrit
Delicate, slender
GirlVirtue
Tao
Chinese
Way, path
UnisexVirtueHistorical
Tara
Sanskrit / Irish
Star in Sanskrit
GirlCelestialMythological
Tariq
Arabic
He who knocks at the door
BoyMythologicalNature
Tarun
Sanskrit
Young, fresh
BoyVirtue
Tate
Old English
Cheerful
UnisexLiterary
Tatum
Old English / American
Tate's homestead
Unisex
Teddy
English
Wealth-guard or gift of God
BoyHistorical
Tegan
Welsh
Fair, lovely
UnisexNature
Tess
English (from Theresa)
Harvester
GirlLiterary
Tessa
Greek
To harvest, gather
Girl
Thandi
Zulu (South African)
Beloved
GirlVirtue
Thea
Greek
Goddess
GirlMythologicalVirtue
Themba
Zulu / Xhosa (South African)
Hope, trust
BoyVirtue
Theo
Greek
Divine gift
BoyHistorical
Theron
Greek
Hunter
BoyMythological
Thomas
Aramaic / Greek
Twin
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Tian
Mandarin Chinese
Sky, heaven
UnisexCelestial
Tilda
Germanic / American (from Matilda)
Mighty in battle
GirlHistorical
Tinsley
Old English / American
From Tynne's clearing
Girl
Tisha
Sanskrit
Joy, happiness
GirlVirtue
Tobi
Yoruba (Nigerian / British)
Great is the Lord
UnisexVirtue
Tomasz
Polish
Twin
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Tommy
English (from Thomas)
Twin
Boy
Tove
Old Norse
Dove, beautiful
GirlLiteraryHistorical
Travis
Old French / English
To cross over
BoyHistorical
Trey
Latin / Caribbean British
Three
UnisexVirtue
Trisha
Sanskrit
Thirst, desire, longing
GirlVirtue
Tristan
Welsh / Arthurian
Tumult, sorrow
BoyLiteraryMythological
Tuesday
Old English / American
Day of Tiw, the Norse god of single combat
UnisexLiterary
Tunde
Yoruba (Nigerian)
He returns
BoyVirtueHistorical
Tyler
Old English
Tile maker
BoyHistorical
Tyrese
African American / Caribbean
From Tyrus
BoyVirtueHistorical
Uche
Igbo (Nigerian)
Wisdom, intention
UnisexVirtue
Una
Irish / Latin
One in Latin, lamb in Irish
GirlLiteraryVirtue
Varun
Sanskrit
Lord of the waters
BoyMythologicalSea
Vaughn
Welsh
Small
BoyHistorical
Veda
Sanskrit
Knowledge, wisdom
GirlVirtueHistorical
Veer
Sanskrit / Hindi
Brave, hero, warrior
BoyVirtueHistorical
Vera
Slavic / Latin
Faith in Slavic languages
GirlVirtue
Vesper
Latin
Evening star
UnisexCelestialMythological
Vidya
Sanskrit
Knowledge, wisdom
GirlVirtueMythological
Viggo
Old Norse
War
BoyMythological
Vihaan
Sanskrit
Dawn, morning
BoyNatureVirtue
Vikram
Sanskrit
Valor, brave step
BoyHistoricalMythological
Vincent
Latin / English
Conquering
BoyHistoricalVirtue
Vito
Italian / Latin
Life
BoyHistoricalVirtue
Vivaan
Sanskrit
Full of life
BoyVirtue
Vivek
Sanskrit
Discernment, wisdom
BoyVirtueHistorical
Wade
Old English
To go, river crossing
BoySeaNature
Walker
Old English
Fuller of cloth
BoyNature
Wallace
Scottish
Foreign, of the Welsh
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Walter
Old German / English
Ruler of the army
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Waylon
Old English
Land beside the road
Boy
Wei
Mandarin Chinese
Great, valuable
UnisexHistoricalVirtue
Wen
Mandarin Chinese
Literature, culture, refinement
UnisexLiteraryVirtue
Wendell
Germanic / American
Wanderer
BoyLiteraryVirtue
Wendy
English / American
Friend
GirlLiterary
Wesley
Old English
Western meadow
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Weston
Old English
Western town
Boy
Whitney
Old English
White island
Unisex
Wilbur
Germanic / American
Bright resolve
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Wilder
English
Hunter
UnisexNatureLiterary
Wilfred
Old English
Desiring peace
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Willa
Germanic / American
Resolute protector
GirlLiteraryVirtue
Willow
Old English
The willow tree
GirlBotanicalNature
Winston
Old English
Joyful stone
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Winter
Old English
The season of rest and clarity — cold, beautiful, essential.
UnisexNature
Wolfgang
Old German
Wolf's path
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Woodrow
Old English / American
From the row of houses by the wood
BoyHistorical
Wren
Old English
The tiny bird with an outsized voice — a name of small, fierce beauty.
UnisexNature
Wyatt
Old English
War strength
BoyHistorical
Wynn
Welsh
Blessed, fair
UnisexVirtueLiterary
Xanthe
Greek
Golden, yellow
GirlMythological
Xia
Mandarin Chinese
Summer glow, rosy clouds at sunset
GirlCelestialNature
Yaa
Akan (Ghanaian)
Born on a Thursday
GirlVirtue
Yael
Hebrew / Biblical
Mountain goat
UnisexBiblicalHistorical
Yahya
Arabic
God is gracious
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Yan
Mandarin Chinese
Swallow bird
GirlNature
Yang
Mandarin Chinese
Sun, the bright principle in Chinese cosmology
BoyCelestialVirtue
Yash
Sanskrit
Fame, glory
BoyVirtueHistorical
Yasmin
Persian / Arabic
Jasmine flower
GirlBotanical
Ying
Mandarin Chinese
Petal, bravery
GirlVirtueBotanical
Yong
Mandarin Chinese / Korean
Brave, eternal
BoyVirtue
Yoon
Korean
Allow, govern, gentle
UnisexVirtue
Yoshi
Japanese
Good, righteous, fortunate
BoyVirtue
Yu
Mandarin Chinese / Japanese
Jade, rain, universe — meanings shift with tone and character
UnisexNatureVirtue
Yue
Mandarin Chinese
Moon
GirlCelestial
Yui
Japanese
Tie, bind, gentle
GirlVirtue
Yuki
Japanese
Snow, happiness
UnisexNature
Yumei
Mandarin Chinese / Japanese
Elegant beauty
GirlVirtueBotanical
Yumi
Japanese
Beauty, abundance, or reason
GirlVirtue
Yuna
Japanese / Korean
Gentle, to bind with affection
Girl
Yusuf
Arabic / Hebrew
God will add
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Yves
Old French / Germanic
Yew tree
BoyHistoricalBotanical
Zain
Arabic
Beauty, grace
Boy
Zainab
Arabic
Fragrant flowering tree
GirlHistoricalBiblical
Zane
Hebrew / American
Gift of God
BoyLiterary
Zara
Arabic / Hebrew
Radiance
Girl
Zeno
Greek
Of Zeus
BoyMythologicalHistorical
Zephyr
Greek
West wind
UnisexCelestialMythological
Zhi
Mandarin Chinese
Wisdom, will, intention
UnisexVirtueLiterary
Zion
Hebrew / Biblical
Highest point, sanctuary
UnisexBiblicalVirtue
Zoe
Greek
Life
Girl
Zoey
Greek
Life
Girl
Zola
Zulu
Calm, quiet
UnisexVirtue
Zora
Slavic / African-American
Dawn
GirlLiteraryHistorical
Zoya
Persian / Slavic
Alive, life
Girl
Zuri
Swahili
Beautiful
Girl
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