Modern baby names
1580 names that carry a sense of modern, each with its meaning and origin.
Modern girl names
Aadanoble, adornment (form of Ada)FinnishAaliyahExalted, nobleArabicAanyaInexhaustible; gracefulSanskritAarnaOcean; waveSanskritAarohiAscending musical scale; risingSanskritAbrilAprilSpanishAdalynnoble oneGermanAddisonChild of AdamEnglishAdlinajust, fair-naturedArabic/MalayAdriennFrom Adria; dark oneHungarianAdriennefrom Hadria, dark oneFrench/LatinAdrijanafrom the AdriaticCroatian/LatinAdrineDark-haired; from the seaArmenianAhonamorning glow, dawn's lightBengali/SanskritAhonipride, dignity (feminine form)BengaliAhonjitapride conquered with graceBengaliAidanawise as the moonKazakhAinsleeFrom one's own meadowScottishAiriLove, jasmineJapaneseAiyamoonKazakhAizaregional given name, modern variantFilipinoAkossBorn on Sunday (modern short form)Ghanaian (Akan)Akshithaimperishable, eternalTelugu/SanskritAlanamy child, darlingIrishAlaraNamed after Alara River/beach in AntalyaTurkishAlawmelody, water lilyWelshAleesyanoble, of high rankArabic/MalayAleeya Damiaexalted and radiant like rainArabic/MalayAlenalight, torchCzech/Slovak (Greek/Slavic)Alesha Nurprotected and light-filledArabic/MalayAlesiadefenderRomanianAlessiaDefenderItalianAlexadefender of mankindFilipinoAlexiaDefender, helperGreekAleynaHigh-born, exaltedTurkishAlikawhole, complete, gentleIndonesian (modern coinage)AlinaBright; nobleArmenianAlina Sofeanoble and wiseArabic/MalayAlineBright; nobleArmenianAliyahexalted, rising, ascendingFilipinoAlodiawealthy, prosperousFilipinoAlsoomseindependentAlgonquinAlvaElfScandinavianAmaiathe endBasqueAmaliaWork, industriousDutchAmalyaIndustrious; work of GodArmenianAmaniWishes, aspirationsArabicAmarispromised by GodHebrewAmeliaWork or industriousGermanicAmiahmy people, faithfulHebrewAmoraloveLatinAmranprosperous, flourishingSomali/ArabicAmulyapriceless, invaluableTelugu/SanskritAnaisgracious, favoredRomanianAnandhione who brings joyTamil/SanskritAnarghapriceless, without a priceTelugu/SanskritAnastasijaresurrectionSerbian (Greek root)AnayaCaring; compassionateSanskrit/ArabicAncagraceRomanianAncamariagrace and belovedRomanianAndreastrong, courageousFilipinoAndreeastrong, courageousRomanianAnetagrace, favorCzech/Slovak (French/Hebrew)AngazaTo illuminate, enlightenSwahiliAngeliangelicFilipinoAngelicaangelic, messenger of GodFilipinoAnikaGrace; supremeSanskritAnindyaflawless, without faultSanskritAnjagrace (form of Anna)FinnishAnnalisegrace and God's promiseGermanAnoukgraceFrenchAntonelapricelessRomanianAntonijapriceless, praiseworthyCroatian/LatinAntrauncertain, possibly from 'antrs' (second/other)LatvianAnujinpeaceful, calm oneMongolianAnukipet form of AnaGeorgianAnushkaGrace; favorSanskritAnvithaconnected, one with meaningTelugu/SanskritAnwenvery beautiful, very fairWelshAnweshaquest, one who seeksBengali/SanskritApplefruit, sweetnessFilipinoAqilahintelligent, sensibleArabic/MalayAriaAir or melodyItalianArianaMost holy, silverItalianArinapeaceRomanianAriyanaNoble, land of nobilityPersianAroha-Roselove combined with roseMaori/English blendAruzhanpure soul, clean-heartedKazakhAselyaforest, wild nature (from asel/honey-like sweetness)KazakhAshiraWealthy, blessedEgyptianAsiaRising sunItalianAsligenuine, authentic, of noble originSomali/ArabicAssiaRescuer, helperItalianAsyaHealer, one who healsTurkishAuroraDawnLatinAvaBirdlikeLatinAvantiancient city, humble, protectorTelugu/SanskritAwennamuse, inspirationWelshAyakaColorful flowerJapaneseAyanoColored silk, my designJapaneseAyaulymmy dear, precious moon-beingKazakhAylinMoon haloPersianAyraRespectableSanskritBannerlynbearer of the flag, standard-bearermodern invented (from banner)Barbiestranger, foreignFilipinoBatrisyiaheroine, brave oneArabic/MalayBatrisyia Zahraheroine and radiant bloomArabic/MalayBeabringer of happinessFilipinoBehrisaBest flow, good streamPersianBehtaBetter, bestPersianBelizModern coined name, purityTurkishBellebeautifulFilipinoBerenFirm, steadfastTurkishBesteMusical compositionTurkishBeyoncéderived from mother's maiden name BeyincéAmericanBeyzaWhite, pure, brightTurkishBiankaWhite; pureHungarianBilenClear; transparentEthiopian (Tigrinya)Bo-raPurpleKoreanBorókaJuniper berryHungarianBrecklinbracken, freckled meadowAmerican (modern coinage)BreePower or strengthIrishBrynHill, moundScandinavianBrynnhill, moundWelshCadipureWelshCallabeautiful; calla lilyGreekCameliaCamellia flowerEgyptianCamilaAcolyte, ceremonial attendantSpanishCantataa vocal composition with instrumental accompanimentItalianCarysloveCelticCasandrawho entangles men, prophetRomanianCeylinModern coined name related to gazelleTurkishChae-eunColorful graceKoreanChae-rinColorful jewelKoreanChae-wonColorful gardenKoreanChae-yeonColorful beautyKoreanChae-youngColorful and prosperousKoreanChalitagraceful, beautifulThaiCharlenefree womanFilipinoChartreusevivid yellow-green colorFrench (named for a liqueur made by monks)CharviBeautifulSanskritChelsealanding place for chalk or limestoneEnglishCheyennepeople of a different speechNative American (Cheyenne Nation)ChihiroA thousand questions, deep fathomJapaneseChloeBloomingGreekChomcharoenflourishing, prosperousThaiCieloSky, heavenSpanishCikizwaShe is well-known/famousXhosaCochetastrangerNative American (general)Codathe closing passage of a musical pieceItalianCodrinaof the forestRomanianCodruțaof the forestRomanianCoralinecoral, heartLatinCosminaorder, harmony, universeRomanianCristalCrystal, clearSpanishCristyfollower of ChristFilipinoCsengeRinging sound; resonantHungarianDa-binAll refinedKoreanDa-yeonAll beautifulKoreanDalmaBringing joyHungarianDamiagentle rain, radiantArabic/MalayDaniaNear, closeArabicDeepikaLittle lamp; lightSanskritDelinaComforter; consoling oneEthiopian (Amharic)DemiHalf, earthDutchDenisafollower of DionysusRomanianDestinyfate, fortuneEnglishDiamanteDiamondSpanishDilaHeart, of the heartTurkishDilaraBeloved of the heartTurkishDilekWish, desireTurkishDilyanaseeker, desired oneBulgarianDominikabelonging to the LordCzech/Slovak (Latin)DoniaWorld, the earthly lifeEgyptianDorianagiftRomanianDorinaGiftHungarianDorsaPearl of the sea, preciousPersianDunyaWorld, life on earthArabicEabhalifeCelticEbbaStrongGermanic/ScandinavianEcrinReward, precious treasureTurkishEfyaBorn on Friday (variant)Ghanaian (Akan)EilidhLightScottishEilishnoble, of noble kindIrishEkashort form, graceGeorgianElenaBright, shining lightGreekElianaGod has answeredHebrewElinTorch, lightDutchElineLightDutchElisModern coined name, eleganceTurkishElissaPledged to GodScottishEllaLight; shining oneArmenianElla-MariCompound of Ella and MariArmenianEllesheFrenchElphabaderived from author L. Frank Baum's initialsModern literary, Gregory Maguire inventionElyseGod is my oathHebrewElysia Nurblissful lightGreek-Arabic/MalayEmaliaHawaiian form of AmeliaHawaiianEmberburning coal, sparkEnglishEmberlynglowing sparkmodern invented (from ember)EmikaBeautiful blossomJapaneseEmiliarival, eagerFinnishEmilíarival, eagerLatin via IcelandicEmíliarival, eagerSlovak (Latin)Emiliyarival, eagerRussian/LatinEmiraprincess, leaderArabic/MalayEmladagentle, tenderThaiEmmelinework, industriousFrenchEmmiuniversal, whole (form of Emma)FinnishEnitan GraceRenowned person of graceYoruba/NigerianEricaever powerful, rulerFilipinoErikaeternal rulerCzech/Slovak (Germanic)ErvaModern coined name, graceful soundTurkishEsheLifeEast African (Swahili-adjacent)Eun-seoGracious and auspiciousKoreanEverlyfrom the boar meadowEnglishEviLifeDutchEylülSeptemberTurkishEzgiMelody, tuneTurkishEzhilarasiqueen of beautyTamilEzhilnilabeautiful moonTamilFaizavictorious, successfulSomali/ArabicFanniFreeHungarianFarishajoyful, delightedArabic/MalayFemkePeaceful, maidenlyDutchFenjafrom the marsh, adventurerGermanFiaWild or deerIrishFleurFlowerDutchFlourishto grow, thriveEnglishFrancinefree one, from FranceFilipinoFremaA leader, one who paves the wayGhanaian (Akan)FreyaA NoblewomanNorseFridaPeaceful, beautifulScandinavianFruzsinaFreeHungarianFuchsiavivid pink-purple flower colorNamed for botanist Leonhart FuchsGa-hyunBeautiful virtueKoreanGa-yeonBeautiful and lovelyKoreanGabrielleGod is my strengthFrenchGaiaEarthItalianGefenvineHebrewGenesisorigin, beginningGreekGiaGod's graceItalianGiadaJadeItalianGiannaGod is graciousItalianGingkarnmelodiousThaiGolandiFlower-like, blossomingPersianGolaraFlower ornamentPersianGolniaFlower-like, blossoming gracePersianGolsaFlower shine, radiant flowerPersianGolsaraFlower princessPersianGwennowhite, blessed, fairWelshHa-eumGreat smileKoreanHa-rinGreat jewelKoreanHa-Vyriver greatnessVietnameseHa-yeonGreat beautyKoreanHa-yoonGreat and shiningKoreanHa-youngGreat prosperityKoreanHarikagreen, fresh, wonderfulTelugu/SanskritHarlowrock hill, army hillEnglishHarperHarp playerEnglishHasmineJasmine flowerArmenianHavanawaiting for the rain (Taino origin)Spanish (place: Havana, Cuba)Heikeruler of the homeGermanHelofamous warriorFrenchHikariLightJapaneseHilinaThought; reflectionEthiopian (Amharic)Hodanachievement, satisfactionSomaliHuritbeautifulAlgonquinHuruFree, independentSwahiliHyerinWise jewelKoreanHyun-seoVirtuous and auspiciousKoreanIasminajasmine flowerRomanianIasminejasmine flowerRomanianIdmana traditional Somali given nameSomaliIgashort form, spiritedPolishIidaindustrious (Finnish form of Ida)FinnishIinagracious, merciful (form of Ina/Christina)FinnishIkraangenerosity, nobilitySomali/ArabicIlaydaModern coined name, moonlight-relatedTurkishIlheminspirationAmazigh/Berber (shared with Arabic)Ilincalight, torchRomanianInesGentle, sociableEgyptianIniyasweet, pleasant oneTamilIsaDevoted to GodDutchIsarafreedom, independenceThaiIsarayafree spiritThaiIshikaa small paintbrush, reed penBengali/SanskritIsidoragift of IsisSerbian (Greek root)Isiniqueen, rulerSinhalaIsmahanlistener, one who hearsSomali/ArabicIvelinarelated to Iva/willow, gracefulBulgarianIvettayew tree, archerRussian/FrenchIzaGod is my oathPolishJadestone of the sideSpanishJanellaGod is gracious, combination nameFilipinoJasmijnJasmine flowerDutchJasminefragrant flower, national flower of the PhilippinesFilipinoJaziraislandSomali/ArabicJenniferwhite wave, fair oneFilipinoJennylyncombination of Jennifer and LynnFilipinoJhoannaGod is gracious, Filipino spelling of JoannaFilipinoJi-ahWise and lovelyKoreanJi-binWise and refinedKoreanJi-minWise and quickKoreanJi-sooWisdom and excellenceKoreanJi-wooWisdom and greatnessKoreanJi-woo-ahWise, great, and lovelyKoreanJiaBeautiful; good; excellentChineseJiayiExcellent and joyfulChineseJillYouthfulDutchJingyiQuiet and joyfulChineseJonamodern given name, doveFilipinoJorienFarmer, earth workerDutchJourneevariant of Journey, a day's travelEnglishJoyDelightEnglishJu-ahBright and elegantKoreanJudy Annpraised, combination nameFilipinoJulieyouthful, downyCzech/Slovak (Latin)JulietaYouthfulSpanishJuniperJuniper treeLatinJuulYouthfulDutchKaedeMaple leafJapaneseKaiaof the seaHawaiianKaidiProsperous, capableEast AfricanKaiorafood of life, wellbeingMaoriKalilaBeloved, darlingEgyptianKaltuna traditional Somali given nameSomaliKamilaattendant, noble birthCzech/Slovak (Latin)KamillaAttendant at a religious ceremonyHungarianKanamiBeautiful summerJapaneseKanmaniapple of the eye, precious gem-eyed oneTamilKanonCanon (music), sound of flowersJapaneseKarinaPureGreekKarlafree womanGermanKataPureHungarianKathrynpureFilipinoKatiaPureItalianKatrinpureGermanKatrinapureFilipinoKaushiskillful, from KaushalyaSinhalaKaveeshapoetic, lyricalSinhalaKaviyapoetess, one skilled in poetryTamilKayleighslender, fairIrishKeeleybeautiful, gracefulIrishKeiradark-hairedCelticKennahandsome, born of fireCelticKennedyhelmeted chiefEnglishKhadragreen, flourishingSomali/ArabicKhalisapure, sincereArabic/IndonesianKhatiauncertain, possibly cross-relatedGeorgianKiaraDark-haired or brightSanskritKimChief, rulerDutchKimiaAlchemy, elixir, preciousPersianKimverlycreative Filipino spelling of KimberlyFilipinoKinsleyking's meadowEnglishKiranibeam of light, rayJavanese/SanskritKiraraGlittering, sparklingJapaneseKireilovely, cherishedIndonesian (modern coinage)KiyaMonkey, or beloved oneEgyptianKlárabright, clearCzech/Slovak (Latin)Klaudialame, from the Claudius familyPolishKotoneSound of the harp, koto soundJapaneseKylanarrow strait, comelyCelticKyliebeautiful, graceful; boomerangIrish/AboriginalKylinemodern blended nameFilipinoKyralord, dark-hairedCelticLaraProtection, cheerfulPortugueseLarisacitadel, fortressRomanianLasyagraceful dance, gentle feminine dance formTelugu/SanskritLaylaNightArabicLaylinight; distinct from the more common 'Layla'Somali/ArabicLeHappy; joyChineseLeaweary, meadowFilipinoLeenTender, delicateArabicLeithBroad river; wideScottishLeithanFrom the broad riverScottishLénaLight; shining oneHungarianLeoramy lightHebrewLiaWeary; bringer of good newsArmenianLianTender, delicate youthArabicLibertyfreedomEnglishLiekeBelovedDutchLikapet form, various rootsGeorgianLiliLily flowerHungarianLilianalilyPolishLillaLily; nobleHungarianLily-RosePure flowerEnglishLinaTender, delicateArabicLisbethGod is my oathWelshLivLife, protectionDutchLiveLife, protectionScandinavianLivleenAbsorbed in lifePunjabiLizaGod is my oathFilipinoLoisafamous warrior, from LouisaFilipinoLoredanalaurel, victoriousRomanianLowrilaurel, victoryWelshLuanaEnjoyment, happy warriorPortugueseLucijalightCroatian/LatinLunaMoonLatinMablilovableWelshMachakanew oneNative American (general)Mackenzieson of the wise leaderEnglishMadisonson of Matthew, gift of GodEnglishMagnoliamagnolia flowerFrench/LatinMaijupearl (form of Maria)FinnishMainestrength, mainstayFilipinoMalayafreeFilipinoMalibitter, belovedWelshManalAchievement, attainmentArabicManamiBeauty of loveJapaneseManarGuiding light, lighthouseEgyptianManvithathoughtful, intelligentTelugu/SanskritMargauxpearlFrenchMariahvariant of Mary, meaning wished-for child; also honors Mariah CareyHebrewMarisol-Jadesea and sun + green gemstoneSpanishMarlodriftwood, from the lakeEnglishMarlowdriftwood, remnants of a lakeEnglishMarlowe-Soldriftwood, remnants of a lake + sunEnglish/LatinMayaWaterHebrewMeganpearlIrishMehrsaSun-like, full of lovePersianMeikepearl, mightyGermanMeilingBeautiful spirit; beautiful jade bellChineseMelikaQueen, like an angelPersianMelineLittle dark one; honey-coloredArmenianMelodiesong, melodyFrenchMengqiDream and rareChineseMerelBlackbirdDutchMeridellynof the midday, bright onemodern invented (blend of Meridian + Ellyn)MetiMy advisor; wise counselEthiopian (Amharic)Mi-raeFutureKoreanMiaMine or bitterLatinMicaelaWho is like GodPortugueseMichellewho is like GodFilipinoMikawho is like God, modern short formFilipinoMilanaGracious; dear oneArmenianMilenaGracious; dear oneArmenianMiljagracious (form of Emilia/Amalia)FinnishMiljanadear, graciousSerbianMilkyreference to the Milky Way galaxyEnglishMillaGraciousHungarianMilouGentle strengthDutchMin-ahClever and elegantKoreanMin-seoClever and auspiciousKoreanMinamiSouth, beautiful waveJapaneseMirayMoon reflection, moonbeamTurkishMirunapeaceful, worldRomanianMitsukiBeautiful moonJapaneseMiuBeautiful featherJapaneseMiyuBeautiful gentleness, beautiful reasonJapaneseMohiraskilled, talentedUzbek/ArabicMorganitesoft pink beryl gemEnglish (gemstone, named for J.P. Morgan)MoyosoreI am surrounded by joyYoruba/NigerianMysaraease, comfortArabic/MalayNa-eunMy graceKoreanNadifaclean, pureSomali/ArabicNaeathe beloved oneHawaiianNairaFrom the Armenian highlandsArmenianNatiauncertain, modern folk nameGeorgianNatsumiBeautiful summerJapaneseNauraflower, lightArabic/IndonesianNavdhaNew devotionPunjabiNaylaAchieverArabicNeanewFinnishNebulacloud; a vast cloud of gas and dust in spaceLatinNehirRiverTurkishNeilaSuccessful, victoriousSwahiliNelahorn, or stoneCzech/Slovak (Greek, via Cornelia/Petronela)Nellabright, shining (form of Helena)FinnishNereamine, oursBasqueNesmaGentle breezeEgyptianNeveradiance, brightnessIrishNiapurposeSwahiliNichakanalways, eternal habit of goodnessThaiNikaPure, goodPersianNikkiVictory of the peopleDutchNikolavictory of the peopleCzech/Slovak (Greek)NikolettaVictory of the peopleHungarianNikolinavictory of the peopleCroatianNinaLittle girl, graceDutchNisanAprilTurkishNishithamidnight, deep nightTelugu/SanskritNitzanbud, blossomHebrewNoamovementHebrewNoemipleasantnessPolishNolafair shoulder, famousCelticNooralight (form of Nora)FinnishNóraHonor; lightHungarianNourhanRiver of lightEgyptianNovaNewLatinNovellaNewItalianNozomiHope, wishJapaneseNur Delishalight and gracefulArabic-MalayNutsapet form, warmthGeorgianNyssaBeginning, goalGreekNyxelleof the nightmodern invented (from Greek Nyx, goddess of night)OdalysWealthy, prosperousGreek (disputed, possibly Germanic-Greek blend)Odessalong journey; wrathGreekOdessalynlong journeymodern invented (blend of Odessa + Lyn)Oksanahospitable, praise to GodUkrainianOliveOlive treeLatinOliviaOlive treeLatinOliwiaolive tree, peacePolishOnawawide awakeNative American (general)Ondreawomanly, strongGreekOnonnaunique, without comparisonBengaliOnonyareetaone incomparably given, uniquely bestowedBengali/SanskritOnonyomatchless, incomparableBengali/SanskritOvinione who is cherishedSinhalaOzodafree, pure, independentUzbekPäivisun, dayFinnishPaletteboard for mixing paint colorsFrenchPanidawish, aspirationThaiPankaGraceHungarianPannaGraceHungarianPeiyiAdmirable and joyfulChinesePichmonydiamond gemKhmerPimbeautiful, doll-likeThaiPinjapine treeFinnishPiperpipe playerEnglishPlamenaflameBulgarian/SlavicPolinasmall, sunRussian/GreekPoppyRed flowerEnglishPrasioliterare mint-green quartzGreek ('leek-colored stone')Preciousprecious, treasuredFilipinoPriscilla NaaAncient / Queen motherGhanaian (Ga, with English given name)Pucedark brownish-purple colorFrench ('flea,' for the color of a flea's blood)Qaireencompanion, close friendArabic/MalayQismatDestiny, fatePunjabiQistinajustice, fairnessArabic/MalayRafaelaGod has healedPortugueseRahafDelicate, gentleArabicRalucaradiant, from a noble familyRomanianRamonawise protectorRomanianRangikacolorful, vibrant oneSinhalaRanimMelodious singingArabicRanunculuslittle frog, buttercup flowerLatinReginequeenly, royalFilipinoReignto rule, royalEnglishReneerebornFrenchReutfriendshipHebrewReygancreative Filipino spelling of ReaganFilipinoRhapsodyan epic song, an enthusiastic expressionGreekRiikkaFinnish form of Frederica, peaceful rulerFinnishRikoJasmine child, truth childJapaneseRinDignified, cold beautyJapaneseRindulonging, yearning (affectionate)Indonesian/MalayRinradadelightful, joyfulThaiRionVillage of dawn, lionJapaneseRionnalike a queenIrishRitvikaone who performs rituals, priestessTelugu/SanskritRoksandalittle star, brightSerbianRomanafrom Rome, Roman womanCzech/Slovak (Latin)Romyshort form of RosemaryFrenchRonimy joy, my songHebrewRoniaMighty power (literary)ScandinavianRoniyaRadiant, joyful lightPersianRonjaWild/JoyousSwedish/SamiRoosRoseDutchRosalie-Vanerose + weathervaneFrench/EnglishRoshniLight; brightnessSanskrit/PersianRuiqiAuspicious and rareChineseRukanSteady, firm foundationArabicRupkathafairy tale, folk storyBengaliRüyaDreamTurkishSabineSabine womanGermanSableblack, dark furFrenchSableendark and lustrousmodern invented (from sable)SabrinaPatienceArabicSadeHonor crowns us/short for FolasadeYoruba/NigerianSadwrnSaturday, SaturnWelshSaffrisaffron, goldenWelshSagalsunshine, sunlightSomaliSahitiliterature, companionshipTelugu/SanskritSaioaattempt, endeavorBasqueSakuraCherry blossomJapaneseSalsabilaspring in paradiseArabic (common in Indonesia)SamaSky, heavensArabicSamanthalistener, told by GodFilipinoSamhitacollection, sacred textTelugu/SanskritSanjadreamCroatianSannalily; defender (form of Susanna/Alexandra)FinnishSannilily (form of Susanna)FinnishSanyaDistinguished; radiantSanskritSarinaPure one, princess-likePersianSatomiBeautiful wisdom, village beautyJapaneseScarlettvivid bright red colorEnglish (occupational surname, cloth dyer)Scoutone who observesFrench/EnglishSe-yeonWorld's beautyKoreanSelenamoonRomanianSelinRushing waterfallTurkishSenulibeautiful, army of graceSinhalaSeo-ahAuspicious and elegantKoreanSeo-binAuspicious and refinedKoreanSeo-eunAuspicious graceKoreanSeo-rinAuspicious jewelKoreanSeo-wooAuspicious and greatKoreanSeo-yeonAuspicious and beautifulKoreanSeo-yoonAuspicious brightnessKoreanSerastarWelshSerenecalm, peacefulFrenchSerenitypeaceful, calmEnglishSetayeshPraise, admirationPersianSethunipeaceful, tranquilSinhalaSeul-giWisdomKoreanShirasongHebrewShreyaAuspicious; the bestSanskritSiennareddish-brown earth pigmentItalianSiiriFinnish form of Sigrid, beautiful victoryFinnishSilkeSilkDutchSilyagift, precious oneAmazigh/BerberSimoneone who hearsFrenchSivmeynew lion, new beginningKhmerSiyanaradiance, shiningBulgarianSkenaBright lightScottishSkylarscholar, protector; skyDutchSloanewarrior, raiderEnglishSo-yeonBright and beautifulKoreanSofioalternate spelling of Sopio, wisdomGeorgianSohviwisdom (Finnish short form of Sofia)FinnishSolviSun pathScandinavianSonatainstrumental musical compositionItalianSonjawisdomGermanSonorasonorous, resonant soundSpanish/LatinSoo-ahElegant and refinedKoreanSopioGeorgian form of Sophia, wisdomGeorgianSowjanyagentleness, compassionTelugu/SanskritSreypichdiamond girlKhmerStefaniyacrown, wreathUkrainian/GreekStefficrown, wreathGermanStellaStarLatinStorynarrative, historyEnglishSu-ahExcellent and elegantKoreanSu-binExcellent and refinedKoreanSugilitedeep violet-purple crystalJapanese (gemstone, named for geologist Ken-ichi Sugi)SuhaniPleasant; beautiful morningSanskrit/HindiSushmitaSweet smileSanskritSwaraMusical noteSanskritSydneywide meadowEnglishSymphonysounding togetherGreekSzandraDefender of the peopleHungarianSzonjaWisdomHungarianTakopet form of TamarGeorgianTalia Rosedew, rosecombinationTalinFrom the town of Talin, ArmeniaArmenianTanyaFairy queen; bornSanskrit/RussianTanzanitedeep blue-violet gem of TanzaniaEnglish (gemstone, named for Tanzania)TarajiHopeSwahiliTarynthunder, rocky hillWelshTatianafairy queen, from TatiusLatin/RussianTatumcheerful, brings joyEnglishTeagift of God (short form)CroatianTealblue-green color, duck speciesEnglishTeganbeautiful, little poetCelticTelmaWill, desirePortugueseTelynharpWelshTessaHarvesterDutchThanapornblessing of wealthThaiThanayatender, gentle oneAmazigh/BerberThaninatranquility, peace of mindAmazigh/BerberThendralgentle breezeTamil
Modern boy names
Aadhavanthe sunTamilAadiBeginning, first, foundationSanskritAakashSkySanskritAaravPeacefulSanskritAariffknowledgeable, expertArabic/MalayAarizrespectable, kingArabicAaroEagle, high mountainFinnishAarushFirst ray of the sunSanskritAatosThought, ideaFinnishAatuNoble, distinguishedFinnishAayangift of God, God's blessingArabicAayushLong life, blessed with lifeSanskritAbiyGreat, vastEthiopian (Amharic)Aceunity, one; excellentLatinAdagioslow, at ease (musical tempo)ItalianAddisNewEthiopian (Amharic)AddisuHe is newEthiopian (Amharic)Aderfifreedom, libertyAmazigh/BerberAdisornGreat creationThaiAdonislord, beautyGreekAdrianOf Hadria; The dark oneSpanishAdurDestiny, fateBasqueAdvikUniqueSanskritAidenlittle fireCelticAidosmoon friend, friend of the moonKazakhAiertModern Basque coinage, distinctive soundBasqueAinikaTo shine, glowEast AfricanAiurCharacter, nature (modern Basque coinage)BasqueAkash ReddyskyTelugu/SanskritAkselfather of peaceScandinavianAkseliFather of peaceFinnishAlderoldGermanAldinoble, of high birth (via European roots blended locally)Indonesian (from Aldy/Aldo blend)AleksiDefender of mankindFinnishAlessiodefender, helperItalianAljažnoble, form of Aleksander/AlenkaSlovenianAllegrobrisk, lively (musical tempo)ItalianAmirprince, commanderArabicAmitBoundless, infiniteSanskritAmkaAwaken, rise upSwahiliAnpeace; safetyChineseAndréManly, bravePortugueseAndrijamanly, brave (form of Andrew)CroatianAnhBright, intelligent, heroVietnameseAnılTo be rememberedTurkishAnselm-Riodivine helmet, protection + riverGermanic/SpanishAnshPart, portion, ray of lightSanskritAnsh RajRay of the king, divine rulerSanskritAntepraiseworthy, worthy of praiseCroatianAnwarlights, brighterArabicAnžeGod is gracious, form of Andrew/JohnSlovenianAphivornprosperous developmentKhmerArataFresh/NewJapaneseArcherbowmanEnglishArdaFlag bearer, idealTurkishArjanfrom the Adriatic SeaDutchArloBetween two hillsEnglishArnavOcean, seaSanskritAronexalted, mountain of strengthHungarianArtemunharmed, healthyRussianArttuBear, nobleFinnishArturNoble; bear-like strengthArmenianAsamoahOne who gathers wealth; prosperousAkan (Ghanaian)Asgerspear of the godsScandinavianAsherHappy or blessedHebrewAshtonAsh tree townEnglishAsierBeginningBasqueAstrostar; relating to spaceGreekAteşFireTurkishAtlasto endure, bear the heavensGreekAurelio-Vancegolden + thresher, marshlandLatin/FrenchAustingreat, magnificent (from Augustine)Latin/English (place: Austin, Texas)Axelfather of peaceScandinavianAyaanGift of God, God's blessingSanskrit/PersianAydınEnlightened, brightTurkishAyenditraditional masculine name, modern coinage from heritage rootsAmazigh/BerberAymanright-handed, fortunateArabicAyssarease, one who brings comfortAmazigh/BerberAyumuTo walk, walk one's own pathJapaneseBachopet form of BagratGeorgianBanksriverbank, edge of a hillEnglishBarışPeaceTurkishBarnabasson of encouragementHungarianBarrettStrength of a bearEnglishBarrett-Cruzbear strength + crossGermanic/SpanishBartuStrong, firm heroTurkishBasquiatsurname of artist Jean-Michel BasquiatFrench/HaitianBassamsmiling, cheerfulArabicBastianvenerableGreekBeauHandsomeFrenchBeckstreamEnglishBeckettbee cottage; small streamEnglishBeckett-Roanbeehive + small red-haired oneEnglish/IrishBeckhamHomestead by the streamEnglishBekashort form, meaning debatedGeorgianBekarysmaster of purity, noble and pureKazakhBenceblessedHungarianBenedekblessedHungarianBenicioBlessedSpanishBerkSolid, firmTurkishBesopet form of Besarion (Vissarion)GeorgianBetoBright, noblePortugueseBevanson of EvanCelticBexleyBox tree meadowEnglishBidiiDiligence, hard workSwahiliBjarkelittle bearScandinavianBlainethin, slenderCelticBlazefire, flameEnglishBlyTallNative American (Apache)Bowave; abundant; wiseChineseBobbyBright fame (adopted stage name)KoreanBodhiawakening, enlightenmentSanskritBogartModern invented nameFilipinoBondopet form, folk casual nameGeorgianBoonegood, blessingFrench/EnglishBoreycity, townshipKhmerBostonSt. Botolph's townOld English (place: Boston, Massachusetts)Bowenabundant culture; wave of literatureChineseBoyuabundant jadeChineseBradenbroad hillside, salmonCelticBrantleyfire clearing, but softened by nautical useEnglishBraydenbroad hill, descendant of BradanIrishBreckenbracken fern, wild sky-meadow terrainEnglishBricespeckled / swiftScottishBrindlewoodstreaked wood, patterned forestmodern invented (English blend)Brodieditch / muddy placeScottishBrodyDitch, muddy placeIrishBrooksof the brookEnglishBrycespeckled, swiftCelticBystríkquick, sharp-wittedSlovakCaderound, lumpyEnglishCaelslender, victory of the peopleCelticCailenchild / young oneScottishCakrawheel, disc, energy centerSanskritCallahanbright-headed, strifeCelticCallanbattle, rockCelticCallowayfrom the stony placeEnglish (surname, from Galloway)Camdenwinding valleyCelticCantosong, chantItalianCardinalvivid red bird and church colorLatin ('cardo,' hinge, principal')Carsonson of the marsh-dwellersCelticCarwynblessed loveWelshCashmoney, from Old French 'caisse'EnglishCaspianof the Caspian SeaEnglishCassianhollowLatinCassian-Bluehollow, empty + color blueLatin/EnglishCassidyclever, curly-hairedCelticCassioVain, hollow reedLatinCassius-Wildervain, empty + untamedLatin/EnglishCătălinpureRomanianCellodeep-toned stringed instrumentItalianCesurBrave, courageousTurkishChasehunterEnglishChenmorning; great; vastChineseChengyuaccomplished universeChineseChristianFollower of ChristGreekCillianBright-headed or churchIrishClancyRed-haired warriorIrishCobaltdeep intense blue colorGerman ('kobold,' goblin)Coenbold, braveDutchCohenpriest; also honors Leonard CohenHebrewColbydark farm, coal townEnglishColeSwarthyEnglishColtonCoal townEnglishCopelandsurname sometimes linked to astronomy tributesEnglishCorbinRavenLatinCorvaxraven-likemodern invented (from Latin corvus, raven)CorwinRaven, or friend of the heartLatinCosminorder, harmonyRomanianCourtcourtyard, enclosed yardEnglishCrewgroup, band of peopleEnglishCristianfollower of ChristRomanianCristianofollower of ChristItalianCrosbyVillage with crossesEnglish/NorseCruzcrossSpanishCullenHandsome oneIrishDaanGod is my judgeDutchDallonblind, from the fieldCelticDaltonValley townEnglishDamianto tame, subdueGreekDamianoto tame, subdueItalianDanelGod is my judge (Basque form of Daniel)BasqueDanial RayyanGod is my judge, gate of paradiseHebrew-Arabic/MalayDanishknowledge, wisdomPersian/MalayDanish Haqimiwise and judicious knowledgePersian-Arabic/MalayDanish Imanknowledge and faithPersian-Arabic/MalayDashswift, quickAmericanDashiellFrom the French 'de Chiel'EnglishDatAchievement, successVietnameseDatapet form of DavitGeorgianDatunapet form of DavitGeorgianDaurenepoch, era, of the golden ageKazakhDeanValleyEnglishDebussysurname of composer Claude DebussyFrenchDejanactive, deedSerbianDelsinHe is soNative American (Ojibwe)DemirIronTurkishDenisfollower of DionysusRussianDevanshPart of GodSanskritDevrimRevolutionTurkishDexterDyer of cloth; right-handedEnglishDiasstrong, powerful (from Persian 'diaz')KazakhDiasporecolor-changing gem that shifts under lightGreek ('diaspeirein,' to scatter')Digontohorizon, the far edge of the skyBengali/SanskritDiogoSupplanterPortugueseDivyanshDivine part, portion of lightSanskritDjangoI awakeRomaniDomenbelonging to the LordSlovenianDomikbelonging to the LordCzech/SlovakDominicBelonging to the LordLatinDominikbelonging to the LordCzech/SlovakDonovandark warrior, brown-haired chiefCelticDorianDescendant of DorusFrenchDoronGiftHebrewDorukPeak, summitTurkishDoyunWay of virtueKoreanDraperCloth makerEnglishDraveninvented; evokes 'raven' and strengthmodern invented (surname-style)Draycottcottage by the drain, dry cottageEnglish (place name)DuyOnly, maintain, preserveVietnameseDylanson of the seaWelshEastonfrom the eastern settlementOld English (place: eastern town)Edisouncertain, regional variantGeorgianEdoardowealthy guardianItalianEemeliRival, industriousFinnishEemilRival, industriousFinnishEeroEternal rulerFinnishEetuWealthy guardianFinnishEgoiModern Basque name, coined formBasqueEladGod is eternalHebrewElanTree, oakHebrewEliAscendedHebrewElianSun light, torchSpanishEliasThe Lord is my GodItalianElimuKnowledge, educationSwahiliElioSunItalianEliorMy God is lightHebrewEllistonSon of EliasEnglishElmeriNoble, famousFinnishElormCompassion; mercyAkan (Ghanaian)EmilRivalGerman/LatinEmilianorival, eagerItalianEmircommander, princeArabicEmmanuel-RioGod is with us + riverHebrew/SpanishEmreFriend, beloved brotherTurkishEnzoHome rulerItalianErangawaves, one who arrives like the seaSinhalaErasyltrue man, genuine heroKazakhErikEternal rulerOld NorseErlantzModern coined name; associated with light/brightness themesBasqueEspenGod bearOld NorseEssienSixth-born sonAkan (Ghanaian)EvanGod is graciousWelsh form of Greek JohnEvanderGood manGreekEwanborn of yew, youthCelticEzhilanbeautiful / graceful oneTamilFabioBean growerItalianFábioBean growerPortugueseFabriceCraftsmanFrenchFabrícioCraftsmanPortugueseFajardawnIndonesian/ArabicFaradayTraveler; far dayEnglishFaresknight, horsemanArabicFarizdistinguished, outstandingArabic/MalayFarradaytraveler, journeyerEnglishFeito flyChineseFelixHappy or fortunateLatinFennickclever little foxmodern invented (from fennec fox)Ferrisrock, or ironIrishFikrithoughtful, intellectualArabic/MalayFiliplover of horsesCzech/SlovakFilppaLover of horsesFinnishFinlayfair-haired warriorCelticFirasperceptive, discerningArabicFirminoFirm, steadfastPortugueseFisherfishermanEnglishFlynnSon of the red-haired oneIrishFolarinWalk with wealth/honorYoruba/NigerianForbesField; prosperousEnglish/ScottishFordriver crossingEnglishForestwoodsmanEnglishFortestrong, loud in musicItalianFoxfox, the animalEnglishFranefree one (form of Francis)Croatian (Dalmatian)Freddiepeaceful ruler; also honors Freddie MercuryGermanGaelGenerous, hospitableSpanishGagepledge, oathFrenchGalWaveHebrewGalderQuestion / modern Basque coinageBasqueGambogedeep mustard-yellow pigmentNamed for Cambodia, where the resin originatesGannonFair-skinned, blondeIrishGatsbyliterary character name, goat's estateEnglishGengeGroup, crew, generationSwahiliGenkiEnergetic, vitalityJapaneseGianniGod is graciousItalianGijshostage, pledgeDutchGilbertoBright pledgePortugueseGimhansummer seasonSinhalaGioGod is graciousItalianGiorgiofarmer, earth-workerItalianGlaucouspale bluish-gray-green colorGreek ('glaukos,' gleaming, bluish-gray')Gogitapet form of GiorgiGeorgianGörkanSplendid rulerTurkishGörkemSplendor, magnificenceTurkishGradynoble, illustriousCelticGrantLargeEnglishGraysonSon of the stewardEnglishGujauncertain, folk casual nameGeorgianGunwooStrong and outstanding (variant)KoreanGutopet form of GruffuddWelshGuusgreat, majesticDutchGyanOne who is complete; wholeAkan (Ghanaian)GyasiWonderful child; marvelAkan (Ghanaian)HadleyHeather-covered meadowEnglishHaikal Danishnoble knowledgeArabic-Persian/MalayHaiqalnoble, grand, templeArabic/MalayHaiqal Zaimnoble leaderArabic/MalayHaldenhalf-Danish, heroScandinavianHamletPopular Armenian name unrelated to the Shakespeare playArmenianHanwengalaxy of literatureChineseHaovast; grand; goodChineseHaochenggrand accomplishmentChineseHaorannoble and upright spirit; vastChineseHaoyugrand universeChineseHarelMountain of GodHebrewHarrihome rulerWelshHayatoFalcon person, quickJapaneseHaziqintelligent, skillfulArabic/MalayHazriqperceptive and prosperousArabic/MalayHenriRuler of the householdFinnishHenrikHome rulerGermanic/ScandinavianHesarastrength, powerSinhalaHeshanlaughter, joySinhalaHiradwisdom; wise counselPersianHodmanrelated to achievement, satisfactionSomaliHoganyouthCelticHollis-Daneholly tree + from DenmarkEnglish/DanishHollisterdweller by the hollowEnglishHoustonHugh's townScottish (place: Houston, Texas)Hudsonson of HuddEnglishHueningkaiModern coined idol nameKoreanHugoHeart, mind, spiritGermanHunterone who huntsEnglishHuxleyHugh's meadowEnglishIanisGod is graciousRomanianIantoGod is gracious (pet form of Ifan)WelshIbaiRiverBasqueIdermegyouthful strengthMongolianIdlanunique meaning derived from local usage, distinctiveMalayIdrisstudious, interpreterArabicIfanGod is graciousWelshIgnatius-Bluefiery, ardent + color blueLatin/EnglishIgorwarrior of peaceCzech/SlovakIiroEternal rulerFinnishIivariArcher, yew bowFinnishIkerVisitationBasqueIlkerFirst man, pioneerTurkishIllianYouthfulNative American (blended, Southwest)Ilopet form of IliaGeorgianIlyessform of ElijahAmazigh/Berber (variant of Ilyas)IoanGod is gracious (Welsh John)WelshIonuțGod is graciousRomanianIsambardiron-bright, shining ironOld GermanIulianyouthful, downy-beardedRomanianIvanoGod is graciousItalianIvelinrelated to willow, gracefulBulgarianIverbow warrior, archerScandinavianIvesSon of Ivo (archer)EnglishIwanGod is graciousWelshJacehealer, or moonAmericanJacksonson of JackEnglishJacobySupplanter, adapted nameNative American (blended, Anglicized)JagmeetFriend of the worldPunjabiJamalbeautyArabicJarkkoFarmerFinnishJaxGod has been gracious (from Jackson)AmericanJaxonson of Jack; God has been graciousEnglishJayVictorySanskritJelaniMightyEast AfricanJensGod is graciousScandinavianJereGod will upliftFinnishJessegift, God existsDutchJettblack gemstone, jet-blackEnglishJiahaoexcellent and grand; familyChineseJiajunexcellent talentChineseJiyulWisdom and lawKoreanJoepGod will addDutchJomariCombination of Jose and MarioFilipinoJomelCombination of Jose and MelvinFilipinoJoonasDoveFinnishJornfarmerDutchJorriteager, hard-workingDutchJudeBlessedLatinJuhoGod is graciousFinnishJulenYouthful (Basque form of Julian)BasqueJulianyouthfulLatinJuliusYouthfulFinnishJungkookRighteous nationKoreanJunhaotalented and grandChineseJurrefarmer, earth workerDutchJyrkiFarmerFinnishKadefrom the wetlandsScottishKaelenslender, fair onemodern invented (Celtic-influenced)KaileaRadiant seaHawaiianKaitoOcean/SoaringJapaneseKaiusrejoiceLatinKakhapet form, folk nameGeorgianKalleFree manFinnishKamilattendant, noble youthCzech/SlovakKamransuccessful; prosperousPersianKanataFar away, beyond the horizonJapaneseKaranEars; also a heroic figure in the Mahabharata (Karna)SanskritKarlofree man (form of Charles)CroatianKasperiTreasurerFinnishKasrarelated to Khosrow; wise rulerPersianKavinPoet, wise oneThaiKavindupoet-like, one gifted with wordsSinhalaKavishkapoet, verse-makerSinhalaKeanuCool breezeHawaiianKeatonPlace of hawksEnglishKeegansmall flame, son of EganCelticKellanslender, powerfulCelticKendrickroyal power, greatest championCelticKentoHealthy, strong personJapaneseKepaRock (Basque form of Peter, from Aramaic Cephas)BasqueKeplerhonoring astronomer Johannes KeplerGermanKerriganlittle dark oneCelticKhaiTo open, victory, beginVietnameseKhanhCelebration, joyful occasionVietnameseKhoaScience, scholarly successVietnameseKhoiHandsome, outstanding, beginningVietnameseKiaanGrace of God or kingSanskritKianking, ancient, affectionateArabic/PersianKilaSkillful, sharpHawaiianKillianchurch, strifeCelticKimetzModern Basque coinage, distinctive soundBasqueKimmoDiminutive of KimFinnishKimsangolden diligenceKhmerKingstonking's townEnglishKinnonfair-born / son of the fair oneScottishKirolordly, masterfulBulgarian (diminutive of Kiril)Kithminaone who is dear, preciousSinhalaKixmiModern rare regional nameBasqueKnoxround hillScottishKobbyFriendly form of Kobina/KwabenaAkan (Ghanaian)Koenbold, braveDutchKoloscrowned, laureledHungarianKonstaSteadfastFinnishKorayEmber, glowing coalTurkishKristianFollower of ChristFilipinoKristijanfollower of ChristCroatianKristjanfollower of ChristLatin via SlovenianKritsadaCreation, achievementThaiKryštofbearer of ChristCzechKvidoguide, leaderCzechKwartengThird-born son (Akan variant)Akan (Ghanaian)KyeiSecond name often meaning 'to give thanks'Akan (Ghanaian)Kylenarrow strait / channelScottishKylianLittle churchFrenchLachlanland of the lochsCelticLachlan-Reefland of lakes + coral ridgeScottish/EnglishLandonLong hillEnglishLarsLaurelScandinavianLasharadiant, tied to King Lasha-GiorgiGeorgianLawsonSon of LawrenceEnglishLeeviJoined, attachedFinnishLegatosmoothly connected (musical direction)ItalianLenniFree, flightFinnishLennonLittle cloak, loverIrishLennuFree, flightFinnishLeventebeing, existing oneHungarianLewisrenowned warriorScottishLibanof the Liban region; also linked to fortuneSomaliLoeklight, bringer of lightDutchLoganlittle hollowScottishLoideModern rare regional nameBasqueLoketricksterScandinavianLokitricksterNorseLourençoFrom Laurentum, laurelPortugueseLovrolaurel (form of Lawrence)CroatianLoxleighenclosed meadowEnglish (variant of Loxley)Loyalfaithful, devotedEnglishLucabringer of lightItalianLucasbringer of lightLatinLucianLightLatinLucianoLightSpanishLukalight, bringer of lightSlavicLuuklight, bringer of lightDutchMaddoxson of Madoc, fortunateWelshMadsgift of GodScandinavianMaksimthe greatestRussianMalobright pledgeBretonManuSecond son (short form)Akan (Ghanaian)MaorLight, luminaryHebrewMarcelllittle warrior, dedicated to MarsHungarianMarchettison of MarcoItalianMarkelWarlike (Basque form of Marcel/Marcus)BasqueMarlonLittle falconFilipinoMarstonmarsh townEnglishMartimOf Mars, warlikePortugueseMartonof Mars, warlikeHungarianMasonworker in stoneEnglishMassimogreatestItalianMatanGiftHebrewMategift of GodHungarianMateigift of GodRomanianMatějgift of GodCzechMateoGift of GodSpanishMathisGift of GodFrenchMaticgift of God, form of MatthewSlovenianMatsgift of GodScandinavianMatteoGift of GodItalianMatyášgift of GodCzech/SlovakMaverickindependent, unbrandedEnglishMaximGreatestLatinMaximus-Reefgreatest + coral ridgeLatin/EnglishMaxmiliángreatestCzech/SlovakMaxwellgreat streamScottishMazenRain clouds, life-giverEgyptian/ArabicMeeswho is like GodDutchMellestrength, mightDutchMeloHoneyPortugueseMetheeWise, intelligentThaiMichalwho is like GodCzech/SlovakMiikaWho is like GodFinnishMikhail Aidilwho is like God, festiveHebrew-Arabic/MalayMiladbirthPersianMilesSoldierLatinMiloSoldier or mercifulGreekMingyubright universe; bright jadeChineseMinjunQuick and handsomeKoreanMladenyoung oneCroatianMsafiriTravelerSwahiliNadirrare, preciousArabicNaluWaveHawaiianNandobold voyagerItalianNarekNamed for the Narekatsi monastery and poetArmenianNashby the ash treeEnglishNattapongNature's blessing, wise lightThaiNattawutWise growthThaiNaveenNew, freshSanskritNavidgood news; glad tidingsPersianNavtejNew brilliancePunjabiNazariForesight, visionSwahiliNélsonSon of Neil, championPortugueseNetsanetFreedomEthiopian (Amharic)Nicovictory of the peopleItalianNicolauVictory of the peoplePortugueseNicușorlittle victorious oneRomanianNiekvictory of the peopleDutchNielsvictory of the peopleDutchNiiloVictory of the peopleFinnishNikhilComplete, whole, entireSanskritNikitavictor, unconqueredRussianNiklasVictory of the peopleFinnishNikovictory of the peopleGreekNilavanmoonlight, moon-like oneTamilNileRiver, valleyEgyptianNilschampion, victorScandinavianNirvaanEnlightenment, liberationSanskritNoamPleasantness, delightHebrewNoblehaving high moral qualitiesEnglishNolanChampion; nobleEnglishNooaRest, comfortFinnishNoratoBorn again, renewedPortugueseNorayrNew man; renewed spiritArmenianNormanman from the northHungarianNorthgatenorth entranceEnglishOakleyOak tree meadowEnglishOctavioEighthLatinOdakotaFriendNative American (Sioux, variant)OgnjenfieryCroatian/South SlavicOhirproud, dignifiedBengaliOihanForestBasqueOlamideMy wealth has arrivedYoruba/NigerianOlivérolive tree, peaceHungarianOlliAncestor's descendantFinnishOnatWell-formed, healthy, soundTurkishOnniHappiness, luckFinnishOnurHonor, dignityTurkishOshanoceanSinhalaOsianlittle deerWelshOssiLittle deerFinnishOwennoble bornWelshOzanMinstrel, poetTurkishOzzydivine powerEnglishPainiteonce the world's rarest gemEnglish (gemstone, named for mineralogist Arthur Pain)PanuwatRadiant progressThaiPascalRelating to Easter, born at PassoverLatinPathiwatRevolution, changeThaiPatriknoblemanHungarianPatrykNoblemanPolishPaxtonPeace townEnglishPayammessagePersianPeetuRockFinnishPeiyucultivate jade; admireChinesePhongWind, style, elegantVietnamesePiercenrockmodern invented (variant of Pierce)PiersonSon of Piers (Peter)EnglishPietersitestormy blue-gold swirling stoneEnglish (gemstone, named for gem dealer Sid Pieters)PioloModern variant honoring Saint PaulFilipinoPisethexcellent, extraordinaryKhmerPollocksurname of painter Jackson PollockScottish surnamePouyaseeker; dynamic; searchingPersianPoyrazNorth windTurkishPranandajoyful breath of lifeJavanese/SanskritPrantikborderland, boundary, frontierBengali/SanskritPrathamFirstSanskritPřemekclever, forward thinkerCzechPrestoquick, fast (musical tempo)ItalianPrestonPriest's townEnglishPrinceroyal son; also honors musician PrinceLatinPrithvithe earthTelugu/SanskritProteeksymbol, emblemBengali/SanskritQihaoremarkable and grandChineseQuadeFourth bornEnglishQuasarextremely bright, distant celestial objectEnglishQuentinFifthLatinQuinlanstrong, shapelyCelticQuintinFifthLatinQuorrininvented; evokes strengthmodern invented (Manx-influenced, from Quirk)Radekjoyful, happy counselCzechRadityasunJavanese/SanskritRafiqfriend, companionArabicRahulEfficient, capableSanskritRaidenThunder and lightningJapaneseRakanfirm, secureArabicRamiarcher, one who lovesArabicRamilCombination of Ramon and EmilFilipinoRanganastage, colorful, vibrantSinhalaRasmusBelovedFinnishRavelsurname of composer Maurice RavelFrenchRavuthpowerful, mightyKhmerRayyan Zakigate of paradise, pureArabic/MalayReedred-haired, reed plantEnglishReidRed-hairedScottishReinwise counselDutchReiniswise counsel (form of Reinhold)Latvian/GermanicRémiOarsmanFrenchRémyOarsmanFrenchRenLotusJapaneseRenaldoWise ruler, rebornLatin/GermanicRenzocrowned with laurelItalianReoClear, sequence of truthJapaneseReyanshPart of Lord VishnuSanskritRhemyoarsmanmodern invented (variant of Remy)Ridgeleyclearing on the ridgeEnglishRikutoLand, soaringJapaneseRintoDignified, cold, braveJapaneseRohamstrong; heroicPersianRomanCitizen of RomeLatinRonaldwise rulerHungarianRongoncolor, painting, vibrancyBengaliRoninlittle sealCelticRoopeFame, brightFinnishRoozdayPersianRoshanbright, illuminatedSinhala/PersianRothkosurname of painter Mark RothkoAmerican surnameRowdanlittle red-haired onemodern invented (blend of Rowan + Aidan)RowellBlended modern nameFilipinoRutilitegolden needle-flecked quartzLatin ('reddish-golden')RüzgarWindTurkishRüzgar-DenizWind of the seaTurkishRyanLittle kingIrishRyderhorseman, messengerEnglishRyosukeRefreshing helperJapaneseRyotaRefreshing, bigJapaneseRyuDragonJapaneseRyuseiShooting star, dragon spiritJapaneseRyzalstrong, resilientArabic/MalayRyzeninvented; evokes 'rising'modern inventedSafariJourneySwahiliSamarthCapable, competent, powerfulSanskritSameerabreeze, gentle windSinhala/SanskritSamircompanion in evening talkArabicSanderdefender of mankindDutchSandrodefender of mankindItalianSanteriDefender of mankindFinnishSathvikpure, virtuous, calmTelugu/SanskritSebastianvenerableLatinSebastiánvenerable, reveredCzech/SlovakSejunWorld's talentKoreanSemname, renownDutchSeojunAuspicious talentKoreanSeppGod will addDutchSereyrothfree chariot, free vehicleKhmerSereyvuthfreedom, libertyKhmerSergeServant, attendantFrenchSerhanHead ruler, chief khanTurkishSerhatBorder, frontierTurkishSerkanHead of the tribe, leader's bloodTurkishSevagDark-eyed; dark-hairedArmenianSevakBlack-eyed; dark-hairedArmenianSevanNamed for Lake Sevan, Armenia's largest lakeArmenianSeveriStern, severeFinnishShaneGod is graciousCelticShaohancontinuing the galaxy; heritageChineseShayAdmirable, statelyIrishShayanworthy; deservingPersianShoTo fly, soar, prosperityJapaneseShoheiSoaring, flying peacefullyJapaneseShreyanone who is auspicious, more excellentBengali/SanskritShunQuick, talented, obedientJapaneseSiemlistener, God has heardDutchSimãoHe has heardPortugueseSinceregenuine, honestEnglishSithijaborn of thought, intellectualSinhalaSketcha rough preliminary drawingEnglishSlateblue-gray stoneEnglishSlavengloriousCroatianSlobodanfree, freedomSerbianSolarof the sunLatinSolomon-Reefpeace + coral ridgeHebrew/EnglishSomabody, from Sam-uel contextHungarianSombathwealth, prosperityKhmerSonnysonEnglishSophalfruitful, successfulKhmerSorensternDanishSosopet form of Ioseb (Joseph)GeorgianSosukeSoaring helperJapaneseSotaSoaring, or great helperJapaneseSouravfragrance, one with a pleasant auraBengali/SanskritSousaFrom the willow riverbankPortugueseSoutaBig/Sudden/SoundJapaneseStellancalm, star-likeSwedishStenstoneDutchSterlingGenuine; valuableEnglishSterling-Vaneof high value, silver + weathervaneEnglishStijnsteadfastDutchStipecrown (form of Stephen)Croatian (Dalmatian)Stormtempest, stormDutchSubaruTo govern, unite; the Pleiades star clusterJapaneseSullivandark eyesIrishSusumu-KaiTo advance, oceanJapaneseSuvinethgood leader, well-guidedSinhalaSvenyoung man, youthDutchSyafiqcompassionate, sympatheticArabic/MalaySyahrulmonth, honorArabic/IndonesianTaaviBelovedFinnishTakodaFriend to everyoneNative American (Sioux)TakuTo cultivate, open upJapaneseTakumiArtisan, skillfulJapaneseTakuyaTo cultivate, valuable personJapaneseTalibseeker, studentArabicTanNewVietnameseTan PhatNew prosperityVietnameseTarkanIron, strong heroTurkishTarunYoung, youthfulSanskritTatecheerfulEnglishTatsuyaAccomplished, dragonJapaneseTavreninvented; evokes strength and calmmodern inventedTayariReady, preparedSwahiliTeemuTo honor GodFinnishTeerapatPath of wisdomThaiTeerawatGrowth of wisdomThaiTeodorgift of GodCzech/SlovakTeodoroGift of GodPortugueseTeunpriceless, invaluableDutchThackeray-Finnplace of thatch + fair-hairedEnglish/IrishThaleninvented; evokes 'valley'modern inventedThanakornWealthy city, source of wealthThaiThanapongBlessing of wealthThaiThanawatWealthy, prosperous oneThaiThatcherRoof thatcherEnglishThelonious-Rayunclear, possibly of Anthony + beam of lightLatin/EnglishTheodivine giftGreek
Modern unisex names
AdisaOne who is clear, straightforwardGhanaian (Akan)AinsleyOne's own meadowEnglishAkiraBright/ClearJapaneseAleksadefender of the peopleSerbian (Greek root)Alexandritecolor-changing gem, green by day red by nightRussian (gemstone, named for Tsar Alexander II)Amaristrength and builderYoruba/IgboAmetsDreamBasqueApatitevivid blue-green deceptive gemGreek ('apate,' deceit, for being mistaken for other gems')Aruviwaterfall / streamTamilAspenquaking tree; from the ski resort townEnglish (place: Aspen, Colorado; tree name)Audenold friendEnglishAveryruler of the elvesEnglishAyakhaTo build/createXhosaAyanlucky, gift of GodSomaliBaileybailiffEnglishBandileWe have increased/multipliedXhosa/ZuluBellamybeautiful friendFrenchBlairfield, plainEnglishBlakefair-haired or darkEnglishBoluwatifeThis is God's ownYoruba/NigerianBoravyabundant beautyKhmerBowieyellow-haired; also honors David BowieScottishBrackenfernWelshBrellamybeautiful friendmodern invented (blend of Brooke + Bellamy)Bristolsite of the bridgeOld English (place: Bristol, England)Brogansturdy shoe, little shoeCelticBrooklynmarshland, broken landDutch/American (place: Brooklyn, NYC)Cadara traditional Somali given nameSomaliCadencerhythmCelticCalderrocky water, streamScottishCameroncrooked noseScottishCamilleyoung ceremonial attendantFrenchCanvasfabric surface for paintingEnglishCaolanslenderCelticCarterone who transports goods by cartEnglishCassidy-Wrencurly-haired, clever + small birdIrish/EnglishCedarcedar treeEnglishChaitanyaconsciousness, vitalityTelugu/SanskritChumaProsperity/wealthXhosaDallasmeadow dwellingScottishDamanpreetLoving heart/breath of lovePunjabiDeeqsangenerous, sufficient, contentSomaliDelacroixof the crossFrenchDelaneydescendant of the challengerCelticDenvergreen valleyEnglishDevinpoet, bardIrishDevonpoetIrishDikopet form, various rootsGeorgianDoğaNatureTurkishEdenplace of pleasureHebrewEliotJehovah is GodEnglishEllisonson of EllisEnglishEmersonson of EmeryGermanEmeryindustrious rulerEnglishEmoryindustrious leaderGermanicEnathiWith us/be with usXhosaEyramI have found favorGhanaian (Ewe)Farrowtraveler, adventurer; young pig litterEnglishFerrowyniron-fair, strong and blessedmodern invented (blend of Ferro + Wyn)Finleyfair-haired heroEnglishFreeliberated, unboundEnglishFreedomliberty, independenceEnglishGalaxya vast system of starsGreekGentrynoble birth, refinementEnglishHalstonholy stone townEnglishHarleyhare's meadowEnglishHarrisFrom the Isle of HarrisScottishHarshdeepLamp of joyPunjabiHavena safe place; sometimes linked to heavenEnglishHendrixruler of the home; also honors Jimi HendrixGerman/DutchHikaruLight, radianceJapaneseIdilthe best, the finestSomaliIftinlight, brightnessSomaliIlellifree, independent (modern cultural coinage)Amazigh/BerberIlhanpledge, promise; also linked to leadershipSomaliIndieindependentEnglishIndigodeep blue dye colorEnglishJahanworldPersianJiyanaClan name of distinctionZulu (clan/surname used as given name)Joplinhonors Janis Joplin and Scott JoplinEnglish surnameKaiseaHawaiianKailaniSea and skyHawaiianKalenslender, fairCelticKarterone who transports goods by cartEnglishKaziworker or creativeSwahiliKelseyShip island; victoryEnglishKendallvalley of the River KentEnglishKenzieFair one; son of the fair oneScottishKweziStarZulu/XhosaKyanitestriated blue crystal bladeGreek ('deep blue')Lanenarrow road, pathEnglishLegacywhat is passed downEnglishLennoxelm groveScottishLiorMy lightHebrewLivjotLight of lifePunjabiLondonfrom the fortress of the moon (Celtic root)English (place: London, England)LovejotLight of lovePunjabiLovepreetFilled with lovePunjabiLumenunit of light, radianceLatinLwaziKnowledgeZulu/XhosaLyricwords of a song, poetic expressionEnglishManaolaliving spirit, power of lifeHawaiianMatarikiPleiades star cluster, Maori New YearMaoriMatijagift of God (form of Matthew)CroatianMeritdeserving of reward, worthLatinNarindelicate, refined ladyKhmerNashotatwinNative American (general)NavjotNew lightPunjabiNavroopNew form or beautyPunjabiOdwaAlone/only oneXhosaOnkeAll of them/belongs to allXhosaOrbitthe circular path of a celestial bodyLatinPaengaboundary, thresholdMaoriParkerpark keeperEnglishPeytonwarrior's estate, fighting-man's townEnglishPhallafruit, result, successKhmerPianosoft; also the keyboard instrumentItalianPichdiamondKhmerPonleulight, brightnessKhmerPresleypriest's meadowEnglishPumelelaTo succeed/triumphXhosa/ZuluQhamaniAppear/become visibleXhosaQhubekaniContinue/persevereZuluQuinnwise or intelligentIrishRangitahiyoung sky, youthMaoriRasmeiray of lightKhmerRavneetWell-guided by the sunPunjabiReaganlittle rulerEnglishReasonrational thought, purposeEnglishReeseardent or fieryWelshReganlittle kingCelticRemyoarsmanFrenchRiderOne who ridesNative American (blended, modern)Ridleyreed clearing, cleared woodEnglishRidmarhythmSinhalaRileycourageousIrishRylanisland meadow, land where sky meets seaEnglishSaganhonoring astronomer Carl SaganEnglishSansaruniverse, cosmosMongolianSašadefender of the peopleSlavic (diminutive of Aleksandar)Sashadefender of mankindRussianSawyerwoodcutterEnglishShaiGiftHebrewSheaStately or hawkishIrishShionAster flowerJapaneseSkylerscholarDutchSloanraider, warriorCelticSolarisof the sunLatinTaiorahealthy tide, thriving worldMaoriTajicrownSwahiliTaylortailor or cutter of clothEnglishTeaganlittle poet, attractiveIrishTemidayoMy own turns into joyYoruba/Nigerian
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