Baby Names
Where does one even begin? Do you name your baby after a beloved family member? Do you take suggestions from friends or family? Do you look to entertainment and pop culture for inspiration? Do you look to the world — its many countries and languages and people — and try to find something that honors your heritage or ancestry? Do you just choose a random beautiful baby name that strikes you while you browse?
While there are countless baby names websites and databases to help you find the perfect name for your little one, it can all feel a little overwhelming. Trust us: We’ve been there! You could get lost for weeks — months, even — reading over name possibilities and still not even see them all.
So we thought we’d try to make finding the perfect name just a little easier for you. Here, you will find expertly-curated editorial lists of baby names for boys and girls. Whether you’re looking for baby boy names, baby girl names, or baby names inspired by, say, nature, space, or rock and roll, we’ve got you covered. Every name on our list includes information on its meaning, origin, or inspiration. After all, names are powerful, and you should be familiar with the power behind the one you choose.
Find your perfect baby name below.
Baby Name Generator
Set your terms (sex of the baby, number of letters, popularity, etc.) and then get a list of names that meet your criteria. Maybe the perfect name is just waiting to be generated for you.
Baby Names for Boys
100+ Hippie Names for Girls and Boys
Take a look at all of these inspired hippie names to discover the perfect appellation for your child.
Excellent Boy Names That Start With Y
Discover the freshest boy names that start with Y.
125 Charming Country Boy Names That Celebrate the Simple Joys of Life
Take a look at our favorite country boy names to find the perfect, rustic option for your son.
30 Storied Baltic Mythology Baby Names
Baltic mythology baby names impart a touch of magic into your baby’s name.
100+ Best Boy Names Starting with H
Discover the perfect appellation for your son from the best boy names starting with H.
125 Attractive Names That Start with an A for Boys
Discover the best names that start with an A for boys.
Choosing a name for your baby boy is no easy feat. Do you go classic and traditional? Or are you looking for something with more of a modern edge? Whatever you’re in search of, we’ve got you covered.
Perhaps you’re looking for baby boy names with Swedish origins? Check. Or maybe you’re interested in a list of Arabic boy names? Check. Maybe you aren’t looking for a location-specific baby name and instead would like to look at a list of beautiful, strong 3-syllable names for boys? We’ve got that too.
If you’re having a baby boy, you’ve come to the right place. Here you will find expertly-curated lists of baby names for boys in a variety of subcategories. Happy baby name browsing!
Baby Names for Girls
125 Happy Girl Names That Start With H
From common to rare, we list all the girl names that start with H.
35 Backwards Baby Names for Girls That Contain Words, Names, and Hidden Meanings in Reverse
It’s time to put that name down, flip it, and reverse it. Check out these baby names for girls that spell words and other names backwards.
100+ Hippie Names for Girls and Boys
Take a look at all of these inspired hippie names to discover the perfect appellation for your child.
30 Storied Baltic Mythology Baby Names
Baltic mythology baby names impart a touch of magic into your baby’s name.
40 Medieval Baby Names for Girls
Did you know that many Medieval names for girls are still in use today?
140 Wonderful Hebrew Girl Names with Meanings
Find the perfect appellation for your daughter among these Hebrew girl names.
Choosing a name for a baby girl is arguably harder than choosing a name for a boy. The truth is that there are just so many more options when it comes to baby girl names. The classics. The modern classics. Classics spelled in a modern fashion. Bright and cheery spring and floral names. Fashion-inspired names. Names that used to be given almost exclusively to boys but are now more common for girls. The options go on and on.
But it doesn’t have to be so hard. Maybe you’re simply looking for baby girl names with three syllables. (The perfect amount of syllables for a name, we think!) Or maybe a classic Latin name will provide the heft and strength you are looking for. Maybe, just maybe, you want to know what the most popular baby girl names of the last decade were so that you can avoid them. Well, now you know!
If you are in search of a baby name for your girl, we think we’ll have what you’re looking for. Again, our lists always include baby name origins and meanings, so get clicking, start that list, and find the perfect one. Happy hunting!
Baby Names by Origin
25 Perfect Spanish Baby Girl Names for Bilingual Households
Are you looking for an approachable Spanish baby girl name that will work well in English-Spanish bilingual environments? Check out these awesome names!
25 Rare French Baby Names for Boys That Sound Distinguished
Check out these distinguished French baby names for boys with a stately, vintage sound.
25 Rare French Baby Names for Girls with Vintage Charm
Are you looking for a French baby name with plenty of charm? Check out these forgotten favorites!
25 Quintessentially American Baby Names for Girls That Originated in the US
While we might not have invented each word, the US did originate them as names. Check out these original American baby names for girls!
25 Quintessentially American Baby Names for Boys That Sound Like Home
These American baby names celebrate heroes, artists, and culture. Each one originated as a given name in the US.
25 Bold Swahili Baby Names for Boys with the Best Meanings
Honor your heritage with a vibrant Swahili baby name for your son!
Many parents in search of the perfect baby name turn to the world for inspiration. Where are you from; where is your family from? Names carry with them a history, and that history is often cultural. Different names are popular in different parts of the world.
Of course, you don’t need to be from a place to look to it for baby name inspiration. Perhaps your ancestors once lived in a faraway country, and you’d like to honor them with a baby name popular in their motherland. Or perhaps you traveled once to a beautiful, friendly place, where every name sounded like music to your ears. Or maybe you just want to choose a worldly name because you want your baby to grow into a worldly person.
Whatever the reason, we think our lists of baby names by country or place of origin — from Ireland to Latin America to the Middle East — will help you find the perfect pick.
Unique Baby Names for Boys and Girls
25 Timely Boy Baby Names That Commemorate Times of Birth
Are you looking for a way to relive the moment your baby boy was born? Check out these timely boy baby names!
25 Timely Girl Baby Names Celebrate Times of Birth
The time of day or night your baby is born offers the perfect inspiration for a baby name! Check out these timely appellations!
25 Baby Names for Boys That Mean ‘Mars’ to Celebrate New Discoveries
We did it! In 2021, we landed a rover on Mars. You would be wise to commemorate the occasion with baby names for boys that mean “mars.”
25 Dashing Spanish Baby Boy Names for Bilingual Parents
Discovering Spanish baby boy names is so fun! Check out our favorite picks for bilingual families!
25 Perfect Spanish Baby Girl Names for Bilingual Households
Are you looking for an approachable Spanish baby girl name that will work well in English-Spanish bilingual environments? Check out these awesome names!
25 Liberating Baby Names for Boys That Mean Freedom
Are you looking for baby names for boys that mean “freedom” and “free”? Check out these inspired baby names!
Choosing the right baby name for your little one isn’t easy, period, but if you’re looking to select something a little out-of-the-ordinary, the search can be a little more difficult. After all, it’s easy enough to find lists of the most popular, trendy baby names that are currently shooting up the charts. Often, though, parents are looking for a unique baby name. But not too unique. Just unique enough. (Goldilocks who?!) Not all of us are brave enough to choose an “Apple” or an “X Æ A-Xii” for our babies, but we also want to get a little weirder than “Emma” or “Noah.” These lists of unique baby names for boys and girls collect a range of unique (but not bizarre) baby names for boys and girls that you should consider if you want your baby’s name to look, sound, and be special.