Discover the meaning and origin of any name

Curated meanings and origins for first names from around the world. No AI-generated content — only verified, sourced name data.

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Explore names by country, gender, letter, or popularity. Every link goes to a dedicated page with more names and links.

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A quick 5-question quiz to find names that match your taste.

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Phonetic compatibility

See how a first and last name flow together. Rule-based scoring — no AI.

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    Frequently asked questions

    • All meanings and origins are from a curated database. We do not use AI to generate name meanings — only verified, sourced information is included.

    • Yes. You can browse names by gender (boy, girl, unisex), by country (e.g. Canada, USA, India, France), and by combined filters like boy names in Canada.

    • We offer suggestions for names that pair well with common last names (e.g. Smith, Garcia, Nguyen). Use the last-name compatibility pages to explore options.

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    Explore Baby Names

    Our directory includes thousands of baby names with meanings, origin analysis, and popularity data. Each name has a dedicated page with cultural context, related suggestions, and how it ranks by country and year. Below are 100 popular names to explore; use the search and browse links to discover more.