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Timeless Classics
Some names simply never date. These timeless classics were good choices fifty years ago, are good choices today, and will still be good choices when your child is naming their own. Steady, trusted, always right — with the meaning behind each one.
420 names
Aaron
Hebrew / Biblical
High mountain
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Abigail
Hebrew / Biblical
My father's joy
GirlBiblicalHistorical
Adam
Hebrew / Biblical
Man, of the earth
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Adele
Germanic / French
Noble
GirlVirtueHistorical
Aditi
Sanskrit
Boundless
GirlMythologicalCelestial
Adrian
Latin
From Hadria
BoyHistorical
Adriana
Latin / Spanish / Italian
From Hadria
GirlHistorical
Aiko
Japanese
Beloved child, or love
GirlVirtue
Aisha
Arabic
She who lives, thriving
GirlHistoricalBiblical
Aishwarya
Sanskrit
Prosperity, abundance
GirlVirtueHistorical
Akash
Sanskrit
Sky, ether
BoyCelestialNature
Akeem
Arabic / British African
Wise, insightful
BoyVirtueHistorical
Alejandra
Greek / Spanish
Defender of the people
GirlHistoricalMythological
Alejandro
Spanish / Greek
Defender of men
BoyHistoricalMythological
Alexander
Greek
Defender of men
BoyHistoricalMythological
Ali
Arabic
High, exalted
BoyHistorical
Alice
Old French / German
Noble kind
GirlLiteraryHistorical
Alicia
Germanic / Spanish
Noble
GirlLiteraryVirtue
Alistair
Scottish Gaelic
Defender of mankind
BoyLiterary
Amelia
Germanic / Latin
Work
GirlHistorical
Amina
Arabic
Trustworthy, faithful
GirlVirtueHistorical
Aminu
Hausa (Northern Nigerian)
Trustworthy
BoyVirtueHistorical
Amira
Arabic
Princess, commander
GirlHistorical
Amit
Sanskrit / Hindi
Infinite, boundless
BoyVirtue
Amrita
Sanskrit
Immortal nectar
GirlMythologicalVirtue
An
Mandarin Chinese
Peace, tranquillity
UnisexVirtue
Anand
Sanskrit
Bliss, joy
BoyVirtue
Anders
Swedish / Greek
Manly, brave
Boy
Andrés
Spanish (from Greek)
Manly, brave
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Andrew
Greek / Biblical
Manly, courageous
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Angel
Greek / Spanish
Messenger of God
BoyBiblicalMythological
Anjali
Sanskrit
Offering, salutation
GirlVirtue
Anna
Hebrew
Grace
GirlBiblicalVirtue
Annabel
Scottish / English
Loving
GirlLiterary
Anthony
Latin / Roman
Priceless
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Antonio
Latin / Spanish / Italian
Priceless one
BoyHistoricalBiblical
Anya
Sanskrit / Slavic
Inexhaustible grace
Girl
Aoi
Japanese
Blue, hollyhock
UnisexNature
Aoife
Irish Gaelic
Beauty, radiance
GirlMythologicalVirtue
Archie
Germanic / English
Truly brave
BoyHistorical
Arjun
Sanskrit
White, clear
BoyMythologicalLiterary
Arturo
Celtic / Spanish
Bear
BoyLiteraryMythological
Arvind
Sanskrit
Lotus
BoyBotanicalMythological
Asha
Sanskrit
Hope
GirlVirtue
Astrid
Old Norse
Divinely beautiful
GirlCelestialMythological
Atharv
Sanskrit
Knowledge, the Vedas
BoyVirtueHistorical
Athena
Greek
Goddess of wisdom, craft, and strategy — the mind of Olympus given form.
GirlMythological
Atticus
Latin / Greek
Of Attica
BoyLiteraryHistorical
August
Latin
Majestic, venerable
UnisexHistorical
Aurora
Latin
Dawn
GirlCelestialMythological
Ava
Latin / Germanic
Life, bird-like
Girl
Ayodele
Yoruba
Joy has come home
UnisexVirtue
Beatrice
Latin / Italian
She who brings happiness
GirlVirtueLiterary
Beatriz
Latin / Spanish
She who brings happiness
GirlLiteraryVirtue
Behnam
Persian
Good name, reputation
BoyVirtue
Benjamin
Hebrew / Biblical
Son of my right hand
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Bennett
Latin / French
Blessed
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Bianca
Latin / Italian / Spanish
White, pure
GirlLiteraryVirtue
Bisola
Yoruba (Nigerian)
Born into wealth
GirlVirtue
Bram
Dutch / Hebrew
Father of multitudes
BoyLiteraryBiblical
Brendan
Irish Gaelic
Prince
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Caleb
Hebrew / Biblical
Faithful, wholehearted
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Camilla
Latin / English
Attendant at a temple ceremony
GirlLiteraryHistorical
Camille
French / English
Attendant at a ceremony
GirlBotanicalLiterary
Carlos
Germanic / Spanish
Free man
BoyHistorical
Carolina
Germanic / Spanish / Latin
Free woman
GirlHistoricalVirtue
Caroline
Old French / German
Free woman
GirlHistorical
Catherine
Greek / English
Pure
GirlHistoricalVirtue
Cecilia
Latin / Spanish
Patron saint of music
GirlHistoricalVirtue
Charles
Old German / French
Free man
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Charlie
Germanic / English (diminutive of Charles)
Free man
UnisexHistorical
Charlotte
Old French / German
Free woman
GirlHistoricalLiterary
Chen
Mandarin Chinese
Morning, dawn
BoyCelestial
Cheng
Mandarin Chinese
Accomplishment, sincerity
BoyVirtue
Chiamaka
Igbo
God is beautiful
GirlVirtue
Chiara
Italian / Latin
Bright, clear
GirlVirtueHistorical
Chidi
Igbo (Nigerian)
God exists
BoyVirtueBiblical
Chinelo
Igbo (Nigerian)
Thoughts of God
GirlVirtueBiblical
Christian
Greek / Latin
Follower of Christ
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Christopher
Greek / Latin
Bearer of Christ
BoyHistoricalMythological
Chukwudi
Igbo (Nigerian)
God exists
BoyVirtueBiblical
Cillian
Irish Gaelic
Strife, contention
BoyHistorical
Claire
Latin / French
Clear, bright
GirlHistorical
Clara
Latin
Clear, bright
GirlHistoricalLiterary
Cleo
Greek
Glory
GirlHistoricalMythological
Connor
Irish Gaelic
Lover of wolves
BoyMythologicalHistorical
Conrad
Old German
Bold counsel
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Daisy
Old English
Day's eye
GirlBotanicalNature
Daniel
Hebrew / Biblical
God is my judge
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Daniela
Hebrew / Spanish
God is my judge
GirlBiblicalVirtue
Daphne
Greek / English
Laurel tree
GirlBotanicalMythological
David
Hebrew / Biblical
Beloved
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Dawit
Amharic (Ethiopian)
Beloved
BoyVirtueBiblical
Dayo
Yoruba (Nigerian)
Joy has arrived
UnisexVirtue
Deepa
Sanskrit
Lamp, light
GirlVirtue
Delilah
Hebrew
Delicate, languishing
GirlBiblicalLiterary
Desmond
Irish Gaelic
Man from south Munster
BoyHistoricalVirtue
Dev
Sanskrit
Divine, god
BoyMythological
Devika
Sanskrit
Little goddess
GirlMythological
Dhruv
Sanskrit
Pole star, constant
BoyCelestialMythological
Diallo
Fula (West African)
Bold
BoyVirtueHistorical
Diana
Latin / English
Divine
GirlMythologicalHistorical
Diego
Spanish
Supplanter
BoyHistoricalBiblical
Donovan
Irish Gaelic
Dark warrior
UnisexHistorical
Duncan
Scottish Gaelic
Dark warrior
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Ebele
Igbo
Mercy, kindness
GirlVirtue
Edward
Old English
Wealthy guardian
BoyHistorical
Eleanor
Old French / Greek
Bright, shining one
GirlHistoricalLiterary
Elena
Greek / Spanish
Bright, shining one
GirlHistoricalMythological
Eli
Hebrew
My God
BoyBiblical
Eliana
Hebrew / Greek
My God has answered
GirlBiblicalMythological
Elias
Hebrew / Biblical
My God is Yahweh
BoyBiblical
Elisa
Hebrew / Spanish / Italian
My God is an oath
GirlBiblicalVirtue
Elizabeth
Hebrew / Biblical
God is my oath
GirlHistoricalBiblical
Ella
Germanic / Greek
All, completely
Girl
Elliot
English / Scottish
The Lord is my God
UnisexLiterary
Emilia
Latin / Italian
Rival, industrious
GirlHistoricalLiterary
Emiliano
Latin / Spanish / Italian
Industrious
BoyHistorical
Emily
Latin / Germanic
Rival, industrious
GirlLiteraryHistorical
Emma
Germanic
Whole, universal
GirlLiteraryHistorical
Emmett
German / English
Universal strength
Boy
Enrique
Germanic / Spanish
Ruler of the home
BoyHistorical
Erik
Old Norse
Eternal ruler
BoyHistorical
Estrella
Spanish
Star
GirlCelestial
Ethan
Hebrew / Biblical
Strong, firm, enduring
BoyBiblical
Evan
Welsh
Young warrior
Boy
Evander
Greek / Scottish
Good man
BoyMythologicalHistorical
Eve
Hebrew / English
To live, to breathe
GirlBiblicalVirtue
Everett
Old English / German
Brave as a wild boar
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Evie
English / Hebrew
Life
GirlBiblical
Fabian
Latin / Spanish
Bean farmer
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Faris
Arabic
Knight, horseman
BoyHistoricalVirtue
Fatima
Arabic
To abstain, captivating
GirlHistoricalBiblical
Felix
Latin
Happy, fortunate
BoyHistorical
Fernanda
Germanic / Spanish
Brave journey
GirlHistoricalVirtue
Fernando
Germanic / Spanish
Brave journeyer
BoyHistorical
Finley
Scottish / Irish
Fair warrior
BoyHistoricalNature
Finn
Irish Gaelic
Fair
BoyMythological
Frances
Latin
Free one
GirlVirtueLiterary
Freddie
English / Germanic
Peaceful ruler
BoyHistorical
Frederick
Germanic / English
Peaceful ruler
BoyHistorical
Freya
Old Norse
The Norse goddess of love, beauty, war, and death — the most powerful of all the goddesses.
GirlMythological
Gabriel
Hebrew / Biblical
God is my strength
BoyBiblicalMythological
Gabriela
Hebrew / Spanish
God is my strength
GirlBiblicalVirtue
Gareth
Welsh
Gentle
BoyLiteraryMythological
Gauri
Sanskrit
Fair, white
GirlMythologicalVirtue
Gautam
Sanskrit
Of the Gotama clan
BoyHistoricalVirtue
George
Greek / English
Farmer, earth-worker
BoyHistorical
Georgia
Greek / Latin
Farmer
GirlHistoricalNature
Gerardo
Germanic / Spanish
Brave spear
BoyHistorical
Gianna
Italian / Hebrew
God is gracious
GirlBiblicalHistorical
Gilbert
Old German / English
Bright pledge
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Giulia
Italian / Latin
Youthful
GirlHistorical
Grace
Latin / English
Grace, elegance
GirlVirtue
Gwendolyn
Welsh / English
White ring, blessed
GirlLiteraryMythological
Hadiya
Swahili / Arabic
Gift, guide
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
Hannah
Hebrew / Biblical
Grace, favour
GirlBiblical
Hari
Sanskrit
Lion, remover
BoyMythologicalVirtue
Harry
Germanic / English
Home-ruler
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Haruki
Japanese
Spring radiance
BoyLiteraryNature
Hazel
Old English
The hazel tree
GirlBotanicalNature
Hector
Greek / Spanish
Holding fast
BoyMythologicalHistorical
Helena
Greek
Torch
GirlMythologicalHistorical
Henry
Old German / French
Ruler of the home
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Hiro
Japanese
Generous, prosperous
BoyVirtue
Hope
Old English
Hope
GirlVirtue
Hua
Mandarin Chinese
Flower, China
GirlBotanicalNature
Hugo
Germanic / French
Heart, mind, spirit
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Hui
Mandarin Chinese
Wisdom, splendour, kind-hearted
GirlVirtue
Hye
Korean
Wisdom, kindness, grace
GirlVirtue
Ian
Scottish Gaelic / Hebrew
God is gracious
BoyHistorical
Ibrahim
Arabic / Hebrew
Father of many nations
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Idris
Arabic / Welsh
Ardent lord, studious
BoyMythologicalHistorical
Ifeoma
Igbo (Nigerian)
A good thing
GirlVirtue
Ila
Sanskrit
Earth
GirlNatureMythological
Ilyas
Arabic
Arabic form of Elijah
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Imani
Swahili
Faith
Unisex
Indira
Sanskrit
Moon, splendour
GirlCelestialMythological
Indra
Sanskrit
King of the gods
BoyMythologicalCelestial
Ingrid
Old Norse
Beautiful, beloved
GirlHistoricalMythological
Iona
Scottish Gaelic
The sacred Scottish isle where St Columba founded his abbey
GirlNatureHistorical
Iris
Greek
Rainbow
GirlBotanicalMythological
Isaac
Hebrew / Biblical
He laughs
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Isabella
Italian / Spanish / Hebrew
God is my oath
GirlHistorical
Ishaan
Sanskrit
Sun, Shiva
BoyMythological
Jack
Medieval English / Hebrew
God is gracious
BoyHistorical
Jacob
Hebrew / Biblical
Supplanter
BoyBiblicalHistorical
James
Hebrew / Biblical
Supplanter
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Jasmine
Persian / Arabic
Jasmine flower
GirlBotanicalNature
Javier
Basque / Spanish
New house
BoyHistoricalVirtue
Jay
Sanskrit / English
Victory in Sanskrit, blue jay bird in English
BoyVirtue
Jaya
Sanskrit
Victory
GirlVirtueMythological
Jelani
Swahili
Mighty, powerful
BoyVirtueHistorical
Jessica
Hebrew / English
God beholds
GirlBiblicalLiterary
Jia
Chinese
Beautiful, good, auspicious
Girl
Jing
Mandarin Chinese
Quiet, still, calm
GirlVirtue
Joaquín
Spanish (from Hebrew)
Yahweh has established
BoyBiblicalHistorical
John
Hebrew / Biblical
God is gracious
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Jonah
Hebrew / Biblical
Dove
UnisexBiblicalSea
Jonathan
Hebrew / Biblical
God has given
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Jose
Spanish / Hebrew
God will add
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Joseph
Hebrew / Biblical
God will increase
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Joshua
Hebrew / Biblical
God is salvation
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Julian
Latin / Roman
Youthful
UnisexHistorical
Juliana
Latin / Spanish
Youthful
GirlHistorical
Jun
Korean / Japanese
Talented, obedient, handsome
UnisexVirtue
Kabir
Arabic / Sanskrit
Great, vast
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Kalpana
Sanskrit
Imagination
GirlLiteraryVirtue
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
Katya
Russian
Pure
GirlVirtue
Kavita
Sanskrit / Hindi
Poem
GirlLiterary
Keiko
Japanese
Blessed, respectful child
GirlVirtue
Kelechi
Igbo (Nigerian)
Thank God
UnisexVirtueBiblical
Kemi
Yoruba (Nigerian)
I am cared for
GirlVirtue
Kenji
Japanese
Intelligent second son
BoyHistorical
Khalil
Arabic / African American
Beloved friend
BoyVirtueLiterary
Khorshid
Persian
The sun itself
UnisexCelestialMythological
Kiran
Sanskrit
Ray of light, beam
Unisex
Kourosh
Persian
The modern Iranian form of Cyrus — same sun, fresh hands.
BoyHistorical
Krishan
Sanskrit
Dark, all-attractive
BoyMythological
Kwame
Akan (Ghanaian)
Born on a Saturday
BoyHistorical
Kyung
Korean
Respect, honour, scenery
UnisexVirtue
Lakshmi
Sanskrit
Goddess of wealth and beauty
GirlMythologicalVirtue
Lan
Mandarin Chinese / Vietnamese
Orchid
GirlBotanicalNature
Lara
Russian / Latin
Citadel
GirlLiteraryHistorical
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
Leo
Latin
Lion
BoyHistoricalMythological
Leonardo
Italian / Germanic
Brave lion
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Leonel
Latin / Spanish
Little lion
BoyHistoricalMythological
Lerato
Sotho
Love
GirlVirtue
Lev
Russian / Hebrew
Lion in Russian
BoyVirtueHistorical
Lewis
French / English
Famous in battle
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Li
Mandarin Chinese
Strength, beauty, reason
UnisexVirtueBotanical
Lian
Chinese
Graceful willow, or lotus
GirlBotanicalNature
Liang
Mandarin Chinese
Bright, clear
BoyCelestialVirtue
Liliana
Latin / Italian
Lily flower
GirlBotanicalNature
Lily
Latin / Old English
The lily flower
GirlBotanicalNature
Lin
Chinese
Forest, jade, beautiful
UnisexNature
Lincoln
Latin / Celtic
Lake colony
BoyHistorical
Linnea
Swedish
Twinflower
GirlBotanicalNature
Lionel
Old French / English
Young lion
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Long
Mandarin Chinese
Dragon
BoyMythological
Lorenzo
Italian / Latin
From Laurentum
BoyHistorical
Louis
French / English
Famous in battle
BoyHistorical
Luca
Italian / Latin
Light
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Lucas
Greek / Latin
Light
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Lucia
Latin / Italian
Light
GirlHistoricalMythological
Luciana
Latin / Spanish / Italian
Light
GirlHistoricalVirtue
Lucinda
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
Lyra
Greek
Lyre
UnisexCelestialMythological
Maeve
Irish Gaelic
Intoxicating
GirlMythologicalHistorical
Magnus
Latin / Old Norse
Great
BoyHistorical
Makena
Kikuyu (Kenyan)
Happy one
GirlVirtue
Malik
Arabic
King, master
BoyHistoricalVirtue
Mandisa
Xhosa (South African)
Sweet
GirlVirtue
Manuel
Hebrew / Spanish
God is with us
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Marcus
Latin / Roman
Of Mars
BoyHistorical
Maria
Latin / Hebrew
Beloved
GirlBiblicalHistorical
Mariam
Arabic / Biblical
Arabic form of Mary
GirlBiblicalHistorical
Mariana
Spanish / Portuguese
Beloved
GirlBiblicalHistorical
Marisol
Spanish
Sea and sun
GirlSeaCelestial
Marta
Polish / Czech
Lady
GirlBiblicalVirtue
Martin
Latin / English
Of Mars
BoyHistorical
Maryam
Arabic / Hebrew
Beloved, bitter, sea-of-sorrow
GirlBiblicalHistorical
Mateo
Spanish / Hebrew
Gift of God
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Mathias
Hebrew / European
Gift of God
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Matteo
Italian / Hebrew
Gift of God
BoyBiblical
Matthew
Hebrew / Biblical
Gift of God
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Mauricio
Latin / Spanish
Dark-skinned, Moorish
BoyHistoricalVirtue
Maxime
French / Latin
The greatest
UnisexHistorical
Maximilian
Latin / German
The greatest
BoyHistorical
Maximiliano
Latin / Spanish
Greatest
BoyHistorical
Maxwell
Scottish / English
Great spring
BoyHistorical
Maya
Sanskrit / Greek / Hebrew
Illusion (Sanskrit)
GirlMythologicalLiterary
Meera
Sanskrit / Hindi
Devotee
GirlLiteraryMythological
Megumi
Japanese
Blessing, favour
GirlVirtue
Mehari
Tigrinya (Eritrean / Ethiopian)
Merciful, compassionate
BoyVirtueBiblical
Mei
Chinese / Japanese
Beautiful
GirlNature
Michael
Hebrew / Biblical
Who is like God?
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Miles
Latin / Germanic
Soldier, merciful
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Milos
Czech / Serbian
Gracious, dear
BoyVirtueHistorical
Ming
Chinese
Bright, clear, brilliant
UnisexHistorical
Mohammad
Arabic
Praiseworthy
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Mohammed
Arabic
Praiseworthy
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Mohan
Sanskrit
Charming, captivating
BoyMythologicalVirtue
Muhammad
Arabic
Praiseworthy
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Mulan
Mandarin Chinese
Magnolia
GirlLiteraryBotanical
Myles
Latin / Irish
Soldier, servant
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Nabil
Arabic
Noble, high-born
BoyVirtue
Nadia
Arabic / Slavic
Hope, caller
Girl
Naomi
Hebrew
Pleasantness
GirlBiblical
Natalia
Latin / Spanish
Birthday of the Lord
GirlBiblicalHistorical
Natalie
Latin / French
Born at Christmas
GirlHistoricalBiblical
Nathan
Hebrew / Biblical
He gave
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Nathaniel
Hebrew / Biblical
Gift of God
BoyBiblicalLiterary
Niall
Irish Gaelic
Champion
BoyHistoricalMythological
Niamh
Irish Gaelic
Bright, radiant
GirlMythologicalVirtue
Nicholas
Greek / English
Victory of the people
BoyHistorical
Nicolas
Greek / Spanish
Victory of the people
BoyHistoricalVirtue
Nikhil
Sanskrit
Whole, complete
BoyVirtue
Noah
Hebrew / Biblical
Rest, comfort
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Nokuthula
Zulu (South African)
Mother of peace
GirlVirtue
Nora
Irish / Greek
Honour
GirlLiterary
Ojas
Sanskrit
Vital energy, vigour
BoyVirtueHistorical
Oliver
Latin / Old French
Olive tree
BoyLiteraryNature
Olivia
Latin
Olive tree
GirlBotanicalHistorical
Olumide
Yoruba (Nigerian)
The Lord has come
BoyVirtueBiblical
Omar
Arabic
Flourishing, long-lived
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Oscar
Old English / Gaelic
God-spear or deer-lover
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Oskar
Old Norse / Germanic
God's spear
BoyHistorical
Owen
Welsh / Latin
Young warrior
BoyHistoricalMythological
Ozias
Hebrew / Biblical
Strength of the Lord
BoyBiblicalVirtue
Pablo
Latin / Spanish
Small, humble
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Penelope
Greek
Weaver
GirlLiteraryMythological
Petra
Greek / Slavic
Rock, stone
GirlHistoricalNature
Pia
Sanskrit / Latin / Italian
Beloved in Sanskrit, pious in Latin
GirlVirtue
Priya
Sanskrit
Beloved, dear
Girl
Quentin
Latin / English
The fifth
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Radha
Sanskrit
Prosperity, success
GirlMythologicalLiterary
Rafael
Hebrew / Spanish
God has healed
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Rahul
Sanskrit / Pali
Efficient, able, conqueror of all miseries
BoyHistorical
Raj
Sanskrit / Hindi
King, royal
BoyHistoricalVirtue
Ravi
Sanskrit
Sun
BoyCelestialMythological
Remy
French / Latin
Oarsman
UnisexHistorical
Renata
Latin / Spanish / Italian
Reborn
GirlVirtueHistorical
Rishi
Sanskrit
Sage, seer
BoyMythologicalLiterary
Robert
Old German / Norman
Bright fame
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Rohit
Sanskrit
Red, the rising sun
BoyCelestialNature
Roman
Latin
Of Rome
BoyHistorical
Rory
Scottish / Irish
Red king
BoyHistorical
Rose
Latin / English
Rose flower
GirlBotanicalNature
Rosie
Latin / English
Rose
GirlBotanicalNature
Ruth
Hebrew / Biblical
Companion
GirlBiblicalVirtue
Saanvi
Sanskrit
Goddess Lakshmi, one who will be followed
GirlMythological
Sakura
Japanese
Cherry blossom
GirlNature
Saman
Persian
Wealth, abundance, peace
BoyHistoricalVirtue
Samira
Arabic
Evening companion
GirlLiterary
Samuel
Hebrew / Biblical
God has heard
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Sana
Arabic / Sanskrit
Radiance, brilliance
Girl
Sanjay
Sanskrit
Victorious, triumphant
BoyMythologicalHistorical
Santiago
Spanish / Hebrew
Saint James
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Sara
Hebrew
Princess
GirlBiblicalVirtue
Sarah
Hebrew / Biblical
Princess, noblewoman
GirlBiblicalHistorical
Sebastian
Greek / Latin
From Sebastos — venerable
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Selamawit
Amharic (Ethiopian)
Peace
GirlVirtueBiblical
Seraphina
Hebrew
Burning ones
GirlBiblicalMythological
Shreya
Sanskrit
Auspicious, beautiful, best
Girl
Silas
Latin / Biblical
Of the forest
BoyBiblicalNature
Simba
Swahili
Lion
BoyNatureHistorical
Sinead
Irish Gaelic
God is gracious
GirlVirtueLiterary
Sita
Sanskrit
Furrow
GirlMythologicalLiterary
Sofia
Greek / Spanish
Wisdom
GirlHistorical
Sohrab
Persian
Shining
BoyMythologicalLiterary
Solomon
Hebrew / Biblical
Peace
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Sophia
Greek
Wisdom
GirlVirtueHistorical
Sophie
Greek / French
Wisdom
Girl
Soraya
Persian / Arabic
Jewel, the Pleiades constellation
GirlCelestialLiterary
Spencer
Old English
Steward, dispenser
UnisexLiteraryHistorical
Stella
Latin
Star
GirlCelestialMythological
Stephen
Greek / English
Crown, garland
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Sumi
Japanese
Clear, pure, refined
GirlVirtue
Sung
Korean
Successful, victorious, completion
BoyVirtueHistorical
Tamar
Hebrew / Biblical
Date palm
GirlBiblicalBotanical
Tao
Chinese
Way, path
UnisexVirtueHistorical
Tara
Sanskrit / Irish
Star in Sanskrit
GirlCelestialMythological
Teddy
English
Wealth-guard or gift of God
BoyHistorical
Tessa
Greek
To harvest, gather
Girl
Thalia
Greek
Blooming, festive
GirlMythologicalLiterary
Thandi
Zulu (South African)
Beloved
GirlVirtue
Theo
Greek
Divine gift
BoyHistorical
Theodore
Greek
Gift of God
BoyHistorical
Thiago
Portuguese / Spanish / Hebrew
Supplanter
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Thomas
Aramaic / Greek
Twin
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Tomasz
Polish
Twin
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Tristan
Welsh / Arthurian
Tumult, sorrow
BoyLiteraryMythological
Tunde
Yoruba (Nigerian)
He returns
BoyVirtueHistorical
Valentina
Latin / Spanish
Strong, healthy
GirlHistorical
Varun
Sanskrit
Lord of the waters
BoyMythologicalSea
Veda
Sanskrit
Knowledge, wisdom
GirlVirtueHistorical
Veer
Sanskrit / Hindi
Brave, hero, warrior
BoyVirtueHistorical
Vera
Slavic / Latin
Faith in Slavic languages
GirlVirtue
Victoria
Latin
Victory
GirlHistoricalMythological
Vidya
Sanskrit
Knowledge, wisdom
GirlVirtueMythological
Vincent
Latin / English
Conquering
BoyHistoricalVirtue
Violet
Latin / French
The purple flower of modesty and devotion
GirlBotanicalNature
Vivek
Sanskrit
Discernment, wisdom
BoyVirtueHistorical
Vivian
Latin / English
Alive
GirlLiteraryMythological
Vivienne
Latin / French
Alive
GirlLiteraryMythological
Wei
Mandarin Chinese
Great, valuable
UnisexHistoricalVirtue
Wesley
Old English
Western meadow
BoyHistoricalLiterary
William
Old German / Norman
Resolute protector
BoyHistoricalLiterary
Yahya
Arabic
God is gracious
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Yang
Mandarin Chinese
Sun, the bright principle in Chinese cosmology
BoyCelestialVirtue
Yasmin
Persian / Arabic
Jasmine flower
GirlBotanical
Yasmine
Arabic / French
Jasmine flower
GirlNature
Ying
Mandarin Chinese
Petal, bravery
GirlVirtueBotanical
Yong
Mandarin Chinese / Korean
Brave, eternal
BoyVirtue
Yu
Mandarin Chinese / Japanese
Jade, rain, universe — meanings shift with tone and character
UnisexNatureVirtue
Yue
Mandarin Chinese
Moon
GirlCelestial
Yumei
Mandarin Chinese / Japanese
Elegant beauty
GirlVirtueBotanical
Yusuf
Arabic / Hebrew
God will add
BoyBiblicalHistorical
Zainab
Arabic
Fragrant flowering tree
GirlHistoricalBiblical
Zandile
Zulu (South African)
They have multiplied
GirlVirtueHistorical
Zara
Arabic / Hebrew
Radiance
Girl
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