Baby Name Meanings and Origins

The origins of different given names (also known as first names or 'Christian names') are nearly as broad as the names themselves, but there are particular themes and historic customs. Some stem from strong historic cultures such as Latin, French, Germanic, Hebrew, Celtic and Slavic names. Some names are historically given to represent a personal or physical trait (for example Faith, or Calvin meaning bald!)

Whether you choose a name to honor an ancestor, as a religious or spiritual token or simply because you like the way it sounds, our baby names database will help you discover the origin and meanings of over 10,000 baby names.

• Top 10 Boys Names

  Ethan
  Jack
  Callum
  Jacob
  Magan
  Luke
  Oliver
  Samuel
  Ryan
  Joshua
  

• Top 10 Girls Names

  Ella
  Jessica
  Hebe
  Emily
  Molly
  Abigail
  Aba/Abba
  Hannah
  Chloe
  Mia
  

• Random Boys Names

  Alfie
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  Thoma
  Deavon
  Odwolf
  Pearroc
  Moses
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• Random Girls Names

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  Edythe
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