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+ Nature Baby Names for Parents Who Love the Planet
Discover the best nature baby names for little ones born today.
50 Heavenly Angel Names for Boys
Fall in love with these, heavenly angel names for boys.
30 Popular Names for Boys In Italy That American Parents Should Consider
Discover the most favored names for boys in Italy today for baby name inspiration.
120+ Solid Scottish Boy Names
Scottish boy names are handsome appellations that celebrate your family’s heritage.
75 Happy Hawaiian Boy Names
Discover exceptional Hawaiian boy names and their enchanting meanings.
Champion Names That Start with Cha for Boys
Discover the best names that start with Cha for boys that sound handsome and sophisticated.
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
Powerpuff Girls Names and Others Like Them
What are the Powerpuff Girls names? We share them with you along with others inspired by them.
100+ Nature Baby Names for Parents Who Love the Planet
Discover the best nature baby names for little ones born today.
35 Goth Baby Names for Girls That Offer Mood and Mystery
Are you looking for a baby name that’s a little dark and stormy? Check out these gorgeous gothic names for girls.
35 Baby Names for Girls Inspired by Children’s Books
Enchanting baby names for girls from the most beloved children’s stories ever told.
125 D Names for Girls from Time-Tested to Rare Possibilities
Discover D names for girls from beloved and popular to rare and obscure.
30 Soaring Names That Start with So for Girls
There is more than just Sophia and Sonia. Discover some special names that start with So for girls.
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 Sweet Swahili Baby Names for Girls with Powerful Meanings
To honor your heritage, consider choosing one of these Swahili baby names for girls!
25 Welsh Baby Names for Boys Ranked from Most Popular in the US to Most Unique
Some Welsh baby names for boys are popular in the US while others remain undiscovered. We will take a look at each for a variety of options!
25 Welsh Baby Names for Girls from Popular to Unknown in the US
Are you looking for the perfect Welsh baby name for girls? We ranked our favorites from beloved in the US to virtually unheard.
25 Baby Names for Boys Inspired by Revered Irish Saints to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
We look to the saints of Ireland to discover thrilling and venerated baby names for boys!
25 Baby Names for Girls Inspired by Irish Saints to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Would you like to honor your Irish heritage with a classic Irish baby name? Look to the Saints of Ireland for inspiration!
25 Popular Baby Names for Boys in France Today That Chic American Parents Should Try
What unique names are parents in France choosing today? Check out these popular French options that are not short on style.
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 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 Country Music Baby Names for Boys Inspired by Legends of the Genre
Are you looking for a lyrical name for your baby boy? In this list, we turn to country music legends for inspiration!
25 Baby Names for Girls Inspired By Country Music Stars & Songs
Country music is one of the most popular genres of music in the United States. We look to its brightest stars and classic songs for baby name inspiration!
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.
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.