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Aaliyah

Girl

Arabic · ah-LEE-uh

Commonly associated with ideas like ‘exalted’ or ‘high’ in Arabic-based explanations.

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Aaron

Boy

Hebrew · AIR-uhn

A classic Hebrew-origin name strongly associated with Aaron in the Hebrew Bible.

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Abigail

Girl

Hebrew · AB-ih-gayl

Commonly explained as “my father is joy” or “father’s joy.”.

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Adam

Boy

Hebrew · AD-um

Commonly associated with the ‘first human’ figure in Abrahamic traditions.

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Adeline

Girl

French · AD-uh-line

Often associated with the idea of “noble,” via older Germanic roots transmitted through French.

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Adham

Boy

Arabic · AD-ham

Often explained as associated with darkness or deep black color, traditionally used of a dark horse.

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Adrian

Boy

Latin · AY-dree-uhn

A classic Latin-origin name associated with Hadrianus and the ancient place-name tradition behind it.

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Ahmad

Boy

Arabic · AHH-mahd

Commonly explained as ‘more praiseworthy’ or ‘most praised’.

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Aiden

Boy

Irish · AY-dən

An Irish-origin name commonly linked in popular explanation to ideas of fire or warmth, though exact glossing depends on the source.

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Ailany

Girl

English · eye-LAH-nee

A modern given name used in English-speaking contexts; meaning is not consistently established.

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Akseli

Boy

Finnish · AHK-seh-lee

Finnish form of Axel or Absalom.

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Alexander

Boy

Greek · al-ig-ZAN-der

Traditionally associated with the idea of ‘defending’ or ‘protecting’ others.

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Alexis

Unisex

French · ah-LEK-sees

French unisex name from Greek.

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Ali

Boy

Arabic · ah-LEE

Commonly explained as ‘elevated’ or ‘exalted’.

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Alice

Girl

German · AL-iss

Often associated with “noble,” reflecting older Germanic elements behind historical forms.

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Alika

Boy

Hawaiian · ah-LEE-kah

Hawaiian adaptation related to Alex.

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Alina

Girl

Slavic · ah-LEE-nah

Often treated as a Slavic-associated name; meanings and name-family connections vary by region and reference.

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Alix

Unisex

French · ah-LEEKS

Medieval French unisex form.

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Allison

Girl

English · AL-ih-suhn

Traditionally linked to the name Alice (a diminutive/patronymic family of forms).

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Alma

Girl

Latin · AHL-ma

Depending on language and tradition, it is associated with ideas like “nourishing” (Latin-based explanations) and “soul” (Spanish usage).

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Alva

Girl

Norse · AL-vah

Often treated as a short, Scandinavian-leaning name with a light, simple form.

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Amelia

Girl

Germanic · uh-MEEL-yuh

Often placed in a Germanic naming tradition; some references associate it with ideas like work or effort.

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Amina

Girl

Arabic · ah-MEE-nah

Commonly understood as associated with trustworthiness, reliability, and being ‘faithful’ or ‘honest.’.

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Amir

Boy

Arabic · ah-MEER

Commonly associated with ‘prince’ or ‘commander/leader’ in Arabic usage.

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Amirah

Girl

Arabic · ah-MEE-rah

Often explained as “princess” or “female leader/commander,” depending on context.

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Anas

Boy

Arabic · AH-nas

Often associated with friendliness, companionship, or ease in company in common explanations.

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Anastasia

Girl

Greek · an-uh-STAY-zhuh

Often associated with ‘resurrection’.

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Andrea

Unisex

French · ahn-DRAY-ah

French and international form of Andrea.

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Angel

Unisex

Greek · AYN-jel

Associated with the word ‘angel’, often understood as a heavenly messenger in Abrahamic traditions.

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Anna

Girl

Hebrew · AN-uh

Traditionally associated with ‘grace’ or ‘favor’ through the Hebrew name Hannah.

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Anthony

Boy

Latin · AN-thuh-nee

Traditionally associated with the Roman name Antonius; specific literal meaning is uncertain.

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Anton

Boy

Latin · AN-ton

Commonly treated as a form of the Roman name Antonius; the original meaning is uncertain in many sources.

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Antonia

Girl

Latin · an-TOH-nee-uh

Feminine form of names from Antonius; the original meaning is uncertain in many sources.

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Aras

Boy

Turkish · ah-RAHS

Often associated with Turkish usage; sometimes linked in association to the Aras River as a geographic reference.

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Aria

Girl

Italian · AR-ee-uh

In Italian, it’s associated with an ‘aria’ in music; in modern use, it’s also appreciated for its light sound.

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Arian

Unisex

Welsh · AIR-ee-an

In Welsh, arian is a word associated with “silver” (and by extension “money”), and Arian is used as a given name drawing on that association.

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Arthur

Boy

Celtic · AR-ther

Often associated with early British tradition and later legendary usage; the literal meaning is debated.

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Asher

Boy

Hebrew · ASH-er

Often explained as a Hebrew name associated with happiness or blessedness.

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Athena

Girl

Greek · uh-THEE-nuh

In Greek tradition, Athena is the name of the goddess commonly associated with wisdom, strategy, and civic life.

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Atlas

Boy

Greek · AT-luhs

Associated with Greek mythology and the figure Atlas.

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Audrey

Girl

English · AW-dree

Commonly explained as ‘noble strength’ in older English etymologies.

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August

Boy

Latin · AW-gust

Associated with Latin ‘augustus,’ often glossed as ‘venerable’ or ‘esteemed.’.

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Aurora

Girl

Latin · uh-ROAR-uh

Associated with ‘dawn’ in Latin and with dawn imagery.

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Ava

Girl

English · AY-vuh

A concise classic in modern English usage, with multiple proposed historical explanations.

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Avery

Unisex

English · AY-vuh-ree

Often associated with a surname-to-first-name tradition; meanings depend on the older root name.

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Ayham

Boy

Arabic · EYE-ham

Used as an Arabic masculine given name; meaning explanations vary by source.

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Ayla

Girl

Turkish · EYE-luh

In Turkish usage, it’s commonly associated with moonlight or a halo around the moon.

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Ayman

Boy

Arabic · EYE-man

Commonly associated with good fortune and favorable direction in traditional explanations.

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Bassel

Boy

Arabic · BAH-sel

Often explained as ‘brave’ or ‘valiant’.

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Benedikt

Boy

Latin · BEN-eh-dikt

Traditionally associated with the Latin idea of being “blessed”.

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Benjamin

Boy

Hebrew · BEN-juh-min

Traditionally associated with the biblical name Benjamin.

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Bennett

Boy

English · BEN-it

Often associated with “blessed” or “well spoken,” via the Latin root of Benedict.

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Bruno

Boy

Germanic · BROO-noh

Traditionally associated with the Germanic root meaning ‘brown’.

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Caleb

Boy

Hebrew · KAY-leb

A Hebrew-origin name with long-standing use; exact literal glossing is discussed differently across sources.

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Cameron

Unisex

Scottish · KAM-uh-run

A Scottish-associated name used for any gender in modern English usage.

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Camila

Girl

Latin · kuh-MEE-luh

A name commonly linked to Latin traditions and the Camilla/Camillus name family.

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Camille

Unisex

French · kah-MEEL

French unisex name from Camillus.

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Carla

Girl

Italian · KAR-luh

Often treated as a feminine form related to names from the root Karl, commonly glossed as “free person.”.

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Carlo

Boy

Italian · KAR-loh

Often associated with the Karl name family, commonly glossed as “free person.”.

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Caroline

Girl

Latin · KAIR-uh-line

A feminine form related to the Latin-based name Carolus (Charles), often summarized in name books as ‘free person’.

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Carter

Boy

English · KAR-ter

Associated with an English occupational surname related to transporting goods by cart.

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Caspar

Boy

Persian · KAS-par

Often associated, by tradition, with ideas like ‘treasurer’ or ‘keeper of treasure,’ though the exact ancient meaning is debated.

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Celeste

Unisex

Italian · cheh-LES-teh

Heavenly; celestial.

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Charles

Boy

Germanic · CHARLZ

Often interpreted as “free man” or “man,” from a historic Germanic root.

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Charlie

Unisex

French · SHAR-lee

French-used unisex familiar form.

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Charlotte

Girl

French · SHAR-lut

A feminine form historically connected to Charles; meanings are often discussed through that older tradition.

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Chiara

Girl

Italian · kee-AH-rah

Often explained as an Italian name associated with clarity or brightness in traditional interpretations.

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Chloe

Girl

Greek · KLOH-ee

A Greek-origin name traditionally associated with ideas of green growth or blooming.

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Christopher

Boy

Greek · KRIS-tuh-fer

Traditionally interpreted as “bearer of Christ,” reflecting Christian-era Greek formation.

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Clara

Girl

Latin · KLAIR-ə

From Latin, commonly associated with “clear” or “bright.”.

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Claude

Unisex

French · KLOD

French unisex name from Claudius.

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Cleo

Girl

Greek · KLEE-oh

Commonly linked to the Greek element for “glory.”.

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Colton

Boy

English · KOHL-tuhn

A modern given-name use of an English surname and place-name tradition.

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Cooper

Boy

English · KOO-per

An occupational surname-style name associated with a cooper (a barrel maker).

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Daniel

Boy

Hebrew · DAN-yəl

Commonly interpreted as ‘God is my judge’ in Hebrew tradition.

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David

Boy

Hebrew · DAY-vid

Commonly interpreted as “beloved.”.

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Delilah

Girl

Hebrew · dih-LY-luh

A Hebrew-origin name associated with the Delilah figure in the Book of Judges; the exact literal meaning is debated.

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Diana

Girl

Latin · dy-AN-uh

Associated with the Roman goddess Diana in classical tradition.

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Djamila

Girl

Arabic · jah-MEE-la

Commonly explained as “beautiful” or “graceful.”.

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Dominique

Unisex

French · do-mee-NEEK

French unisex name from Dominicus.

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Dua

Girl

Albanian · DOO-ah

Depending on origin, it’s associated with prayer/supplication (Arabic du‘ā’) and/or is used as a feminine name in Albanian-language contexts.

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Dylan

Boy

Welsh · DIL-an

Often associated with Welsh naming tradition; exact meaning explanations can vary by source.

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Eden

Unisex

French · EH-den

French-used biblical and place name.

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Eleanor

Girl

French · EL-uh-nor

A classic name with long-established use; its literal meaning is not confidently settled across sources.

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Elena

Girl

Greek · eh-LAY-nuh

Often treated as a form connected to Greek-root Helen/Helene traditions; exact meaning links vary by source.

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Eli

Boy

Hebrew · EE-lye

Commonly explained from Hebrew as ‘my God’, and strongly associated with biblical usage.

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Elian

Unisex

Hebrew · ELL-ee-an

A modern unisex given name often associated with the “El-” element found in many Hebrew and Semitic names (commonly linked with “God”).

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Eliana

Girl

Hebrew · eh-lee-AH-nuh

Often treated as a Hebrew-origin name and commonly interpreted with a theophoric sense along the lines of 'my God has answered' (analysis can vary).

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Elias

Boy

Hebrew · ee-LY-us

A form of Elijah, traditionally understood as "My God is Yahweh" in Hebrew-root naming tradition.

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Elijah

Boy

Hebrew · ih-LY-juh

Traditionally associated with the biblical prophet Elijah.

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Elina

Girl

Finnish · eh-LEE-nuh

A Finnish-established name that is often treated as related to Helena/Elena traditions, giving it associations with “light” in some explanations.

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Elisa

Girl

Hebrew · eh-LEE-sah

Commonly treated as a form related to Elizabeth, often linked to Hebrew roots meaning an oath or promise.

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Elizabeth

Girl

Hebrew · ih-LIZ-uh-beth

Commonly understood as a Hebrew-origin name often glossed as 'my God is an oath' (glosses vary by source).

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Ella

Girl

English · EL-uh

Often used as a short form of longer names (meanings vary by source name).

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Ellie

Girl

English · EL-ee

Most often used as a diminutive in English (commonly for names like Elizabeth, Eleanor, or Ellen), and also used as a standalone given name.

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