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Aaliyah
GirlArabic · ah-LEE-uh
Commonly associated with ideas like ‘exalted’ or ‘high’ in Arabic-based explanations.
ModernBrightWarm
Aaron
BoyHebrew · AIR-uhn
A classic Hebrew-origin name strongly associated with Aaron in the Hebrew Bible.
ClassicWarm
Abigail
GirlHebrew · AB-ih-gayl
Commonly explained as “my father is joy” or “father’s joy.”
ClassicGentleWarm
Adam
BoyHebrew · AD-um
Commonly associated with the ‘first human’ figure in Abrahamic traditions.
ClassicStrongSteadfast
Adeline
GirlFrench · AD-uh-line
Often associated with the idea of “noble,” via older Germanic roots transmitted through French.
ClassicBrightGentle
Adham
BoyArabic · AD-ham
Often explained as associated with darkness or deep black color, traditionally used of a dark horse.
TraditionalStrongWarm
Adrian
BoyLatin · AY-dree-uhn
A classic Latin-origin name associated with Hadrianus and the ancient place-name tradition behind it.
ClassicStrong
Ahmad
BoyArabic · AHH-mahd
Commonly explained as ‘more praiseworthy’ or ‘most praised’.
TraditionalStrongSteady
Aiden
BoyIrish · AY-dən
An Irish-origin name commonly linked in popular explanation to ideas of fire or warmth, though exact glossing depends on the source.
ModernStrongBright
Ailany
GirlEnglish · eye-LAH-nee
A modern given name used in English-speaking contexts; meaning is not consistently established.
ModernBrightGentle
Alexander
BoyGreek · al-ig-ZAN-der
Traditionally associated with the idea of ‘defending’ or ‘protecting’ others.
ClassicStrongFriendly
Ali
BoyArabic · ah-LEE
Commonly explained as ‘elevated’ or ‘exalted’.
TraditionalStrongSteady
Alice
GirlGerman · AL-iss
Often associated with “noble,” reflecting older Germanic elements behind historical forms.
ClassicBrightGentle
Alina
GirlSlavic · ah-LEE-nah
Often treated as a Slavic-associated name; meanings and name-family connections vary by region and reference.
ClassicBrightGentle
Allison
GirlEnglish · AL-ih-suhn
Traditionally linked to the name Alice (a diminutive/patronymic family of forms).
ClassicGentleWarm
Alma
GirlLatin · AHL-ma
Depending on language and tradition, it is associated with ideas like “nourishing” (Latin-based explanations) and “soul” (Spanish usage).
ClassicCalm
Alva
GirlNorse · AL-vah
Often treated as a short, Scandinavian-leaning name with a light, simple form.
ClassicBrightGentle
Amelia
GirlGermanic · uh-MEEL-yuh
Often placed in a Germanic naming tradition; some references associate it with ideas like work or effort.
ClassicGentleWarm
Amina
GirlArabic · ah-MEE-nah
Commonly understood as associated with trustworthiness, reliability, and being ‘faithful’ or ‘honest.’
ClassicBrightGentle
Amir
BoyArabic · ah-MEER
Commonly associated with ‘prince’ or ‘commander/leader’ in Arabic usage.
Two syllablesBoldHeritage
Amirah
GirlArabic · ah-MEE-rah
Often explained as “princess” or “female leader/commander,” depending on context.
TraditionalGracefulGentle
Anas
BoyArabic · AH-nas
Often associated with friendliness, companionship, or ease in company in common explanations.
TraditionalGentle
Anastasia
GirlGreek · an-uh-STAY-zhuh
Often associated with ‘resurrection’.
ClassicStrongElegant
Angel
UnisexGreek · AYN-jel
Associated with the word ‘angel’, often understood as a heavenly messenger in Abrahamic traditions.
ClassicBrightGentle
Anna
GirlHebrew · AN-uh
Traditionally associated with ‘grace’ or ‘favor’ through the Hebrew name Hannah.
ClassicWarmSteady
Anthony
BoyLatin · AN-thuh-nee
Traditionally associated with the Roman name Antonius; specific literal meaning is uncertain.
ClassicStrongFriendly
Anton
BoyLatin · AN-ton
Commonly treated as a form of the Roman name Antonius; the original meaning is uncertain in many sources.
ClassicWarmFamiliar
Antonia
GirlLatin · an-TOH-nee-uh
Feminine form of names from Antonius; the original meaning is uncertain in many sources.
ClassicWarmFamiliar
Aras
BoyTurkish · ah-RAHS
Often associated with Turkish usage; sometimes linked in association to the Aras River as a geographic reference.
ClassicStrongCalm
Aria
GirlItalian · AR-ee-uh
In Italian, it’s associated with an ‘aria’ in music; in modern use, it’s also appreciated for its light sound.
ModernBrightElegant
Arian
UnisexWelsh · 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.
ModernBrightSteady
Arthur
BoyCeltic · AR-ther
Often associated with early British tradition and later legendary usage; the literal meaning is debated.
ClassicStrong
Asher
BoyHebrew · ASH-er
Often explained as a Hebrew name associated with happiness or blessedness.
ModernBrightWarm
Athena
GirlGreek · uh-THEE-nuh
In Greek tradition, Athena is the name of the goddess commonly associated with wisdom, strategy, and civic life.
ClassicStrongMythic
Atlas
BoyGreek · AT-luhs
Associated with Greek mythology and the figure Atlas.
ModernAdventurousBold
Audrey
GirlEnglish · AW-dree
Commonly explained as ‘noble strength’ in older English etymologies.
ClassicBrightGentle
August
BoyLatin · AW-gust
Associated with Latin ‘augustus,’ often glossed as ‘venerable’ or ‘esteemed.’
ClassicStrong
Aurelia
GirlLatin · aw-REH-lee-uh
Often associated with “golden” imagery in Latin-based explanations.
ClassicBright
Aurora
GirlLatin · uh-ROAR-uh
Associated with ‘dawn’ in Latin and with dawn imagery.
ClassicBrightElegant
Ava
GirlEnglish · AY-vuh
A concise classic in modern English usage, with multiple proposed historical explanations.
ClassicGentleWarm
Avery
UnisexEnglish · AY-vuh-ree
Often associated with a surname-to-first-name tradition; meanings depend on the older root name.
ModernBrightWarm
Ayham
BoyArabic · EYE-ham
Used as an Arabic masculine given name; meaning explanations vary by source.
TraditionalStrongSteady
Ayla
GirlTurkish · EYE-luh
In Turkish usage, it’s commonly associated with moonlight or a halo around the moon.
ModernBrightWarm
Ayman
BoyArabic · EYE-man
Commonly associated with good fortune and favorable direction in traditional explanations.
TraditionalStrongSteadfast
Bassel
BoyArabic · BAH-sel
Often explained as ‘brave’ or ‘valiant’.
TraditionalStrongSteady
Benedikt
BoyLatin · BEN-eh-dikt
Traditionally associated with the Latin idea of being “blessed”.
ClassicStrong
Benjamin
BoyHebrew · BEN-juh-min
Traditionally associated with the biblical name Benjamin.
ClassicStrongWarm
Bennett
BoyEnglish · BEN-it
Often associated with “blessed” or “well spoken,” via the Latin root of Benedict.
ClassicStrongWarm
Bruno
BoyGermanic · BROO-noh
Traditionally associated with the Germanic root meaning ‘brown’.
ClassicStrongWarm
Caleb
BoyHebrew · KAY-leb
A Hebrew-origin name with long-standing use; exact literal glossing is discussed differently across sources.
ClassicStrongFriendly
Cameron
UnisexScottish · KAM-uh-run
A Scottish-associated name used for any gender in modern English usage.
ClassicStrongGentle
Camila
GirlLatin · kuh-MEE-luh
A name commonly linked to Latin traditions and the Camilla/Camillus name family.
ClassicGentleWarm
Carla
GirlItalian · KAR-luh
Often treated as a feminine form related to names from the root Karl, commonly glossed as “free person.”
ClassicStrongWarm
Carlo
BoyItalian · KAR-loh
Often associated with the Karl name family, commonly glossed as “free person.”
ClassicStrongWarm
Caroline
GirlLatin · KAIR-uh-line
A feminine form related to the Latin-based name Carolus (Charles), often summarized in name books as ‘free person’.
ClassicBrightElegant
Carter
BoyEnglish · KAR-ter
Associated with an English occupational surname related to transporting goods by cart.
ModernStrongFriendly
Caspar
BoyPersian · KAS-par
Often associated, by tradition, with ideas like ‘treasurer’ or ‘keeper of treasure,’ though the exact ancient meaning is debated.
ClassicBrightGrounded
Charles
BoyGermanic · CHARLZ
Often interpreted as “free man” or “man,” from a historic Germanic root.
ClassicStrong
Charlotte
GirlFrench · SHAR-lut
A feminine form historically connected to Charles; meanings are often discussed through that older tradition.
ClassicGentleWarm
Chiara
GirlItalian · kee-AH-rah
Often explained as an Italian name associated with clarity or brightness in traditional interpretations.
ClassicBrightElegant
Chloe
GirlGreek · KLOH-ee
A Greek-origin name traditionally associated with ideas of green growth or blooming.
ModernBrightGentle
Christopher
BoyGreek · KRIS-tuh-fer
Traditionally interpreted as “bearer of Christ,” reflecting Christian-era Greek formation.
ClassicStrongWarm
Clara
GirlLatin · KLAIR-ə
From Latin, commonly associated with “clear” or “bright.”
ClassicBrightGentle
Cleo
GirlGreek · KLEE-oh
Commonly linked to the Greek element for “glory.”
ModernBrightElegant
Colton
BoyEnglish · KOHL-tuhn
A modern given-name use of an English surname and place-name tradition.
ModernWarmBold
Cooper
BoyEnglish · KOO-per
An occupational surname-style name associated with a cooper (a barrel maker).
ModernStrongWarm
Daniel
BoyHebrew · DAN-yəl
Commonly interpreted as ‘God is my judge’ in Hebrew tradition.
ClassicStrongWarm
Delilah
GirlHebrew · dih-LY-luh
A Hebrew-origin name associated with the Delilah figure in the Book of Judges; the exact literal meaning is debated.
ClassicGentleWarm
Diana
GirlLatin · dy-AN-uh
Associated with the Roman goddess Diana in classical tradition.
ClassicGraceful
Djamila
GirlArabic · jah-MEE-la
Commonly explained as “beautiful” or “graceful.”
TraditionalBrightGraceful
Dua
GirlAlbanian · 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.
ClassicBright
Dylan
BoyWelsh · DIL-an
Often associated with Welsh naming tradition; exact meaning explanations can vary by source.
ModernStrongFriendly
Eleanor
GirlFrench · EL-uh-nor
A classic name with long-established use; its literal meaning is not confidently settled across sources.
ClassicGentleElegant
Elena
GirlGreek · eh-LAY-nuh
Often treated as a form connected to Greek-root Helen/Helene traditions; exact meaning links vary by source.
ClassicGentleElegant
Eli
BoyHebrew · EE-lye
Commonly explained from Hebrew as ‘my God’, and strongly associated with biblical usage.
ClassicBrightGrounded
Elian
UnisexHebrew · 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”).
ModernBrightGentle
Eliana
GirlHebrew · 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).
ModernBrightGentle
Elias
BoyHebrew · ee-LY-us
A form of Elijah, traditionally understood as "My God is Yahweh" in Hebrew-root naming tradition.
ClassicStrongWarm
Elijah
BoyHebrew · ih-LY-juh
Traditionally associated with the biblical prophet Elijah.
ClassicStrongWarm
Elina
GirlFinnish · 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.
ModernBright
Elisa
GirlHebrew · eh-LEE-sah
Commonly treated as a form related to Elizabeth, often linked to Hebrew roots meaning an oath or promise.
ClassicBrightGentle
Elizabeth
GirlHebrew · ih-LIZ-uh-beth
Commonly understood as a Hebrew-origin name often glossed as 'my God is an oath' (glosses vary by source).
ClassicStrongWarm
Ella
GirlEnglish · EL-uh
Often used as a short form of longer names (meanings vary by source name).
ClassicGentleWarm
Ellie
GirlEnglish · 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.
ModernBrightGentle
Eloise
GirlFrench · eh-LOH-eez
Often treated as a French classic; meaning is commonly explained via older Germanic roots but sources vary.
ClassicGentleElegant
Emil
BoyGerman · EE-meel
Often linked to the Latin root aemulus, associated with ideas like “rival” or “emulating.”
ClassicWarmFamiliar
Emilia
GirlLatin · eh-MEEL-yuh
Often linked to Latin-root naming associated with the Roman family name Aemilius.
ClassicGentleElegant
Emily
GirlLatin · EM-uh-lee
Associated with the Roman family name Aemilius; often linked in later explanations to ideas like "rival" or "striving", though exact nuance varies by source.
ClassicGentleWarm
Emma
GirlGermanic · EM-uh
Commonly linked to a Germanic root explained as whole or universal.
ClassicGentleWarm
Ethan
BoyHebrew · EE-thən
Typically explained as a Hebrew name associated with firmness, strength, or endurance.
ClassicStrongBright
Evelyn
GirlEnglish · EV-uh-lin
A classic name established in English usage, with meanings discussed differently across sources.
ClassicGentleWarm
Everett
BoyEnglish · EV-er-ett
Often used as a surname-style given name in English, associated with steadiness and tradition rather than a single literal meaning.
ClassicStrong
Ezekiel
BoyHebrew · ih-ZEE-kee-uhl
Traditionally understood as “God strengthens” (often rendered as “God will strengthen”).
ClassicStrong
Fabian
BoyLatin · FAY-bee-uhn
Associated with the Roman family name Fabius, which is traditionally connected to the Latin word for ‘bean.’
ClassicBrightWarmElegantGrounded
Fadel
BoyArabic · FAH-del
Often associated with virtue, merit, or excellence in common explanations.
TraditionalStrong
Farah
GirlArabic · FAH-rah
Commonly translated as ‘joy’ or ‘happiness’ in Arabic usage.
ClassicBrightWarm
Felix
BoyLatin · FEE-liks
From Latin, commonly given the sense of “happy” or “fortunate.”
ClassicBrightFriendly
Ferdinand
BoyGermanic · FER-di-nand
Commonly associated with older Germanic name elements that are often interpreted along the lines of journey/travel and bravery.
ClassicStrongSteady