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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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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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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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Alice

Girl

German · AL-iss

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

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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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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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Arthur

Boy

Celtic · AR-ther

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

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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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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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Aurelia

Girl

Latin · aw-REEL-ya

Golden; radiant.

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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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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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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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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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Daniel

Boy

Hebrew · DAN-yəl

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

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Daniele

Unisex

Italian · dah-NYEH-leh

God is my judge.

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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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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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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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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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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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Eloise

Girl

French · eh-LOH-eez

Often treated as a French classic; meaning is commonly explained via older Germanic roots but sources vary.

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Emil

Boy

German · EE-meel

Often linked to the Latin root aemulus, associated with ideas like “rival” or “emulating.”.

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Emilia

Girl

Latin · eh-MEEL-yuh

Often linked to Latin-root naming associated with the Roman family name Aemilius.

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Emily

Girl

Latin · 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.

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Emma

Girl

Germanic · EM-uh

Commonly linked to a Germanic root explained as whole or universal.

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Ethan

Boy

Hebrew · EE-thən

Typically explained as a Hebrew name associated with firmness, strength, or endurance.

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Evelyn

Girl

English · EV-uh-lin

A classic name established in English usage, with meanings discussed differently across sources.

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Everett

Boy

English · EV-er-ett

Often used as a surname-style given name in English, associated with steadiness and tradition rather than a single literal meaning.

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Ezekiel

Boy

Hebrew · ih-ZEE-kee-uhl

Traditionally understood as “God strengthens” (often rendered as “God will strengthen”).

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Ezra

Boy

Hebrew · EZ-ruh

Often explained as ‘help’ or ‘helper’ from Hebrew.

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Fabian

Boy

Latin · FAY-bee-uhn

Associated with the Roman family name Fabius, which is traditionally connected to the Latin word for ‘bean.’.

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Farah

Girl

Arabic · FAH-rah

Commonly translated as ‘joy’ or ‘happiness’ in Arabic usage.

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Felix

Boy

Latin · FEE-liks

From Latin, commonly given the sense of “happy” or “fortunate.”.

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Ferdinand

Boy

Germanic · FER-di-nand

Commonly associated with older Germanic name elements that are often interpreted along the lines of journey/travel and bravery.

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Finn

Boy

Irish · FIN

Associated with Irish tradition; sometimes linked to “fair/white” through related Gaelic forms.

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Fiona

Girl

Irish · fee-OH-nah

Commonly presented as an Irish-associated name with long-established modern use.

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Fiore

Unisex

Italian · FYOH-reh

Fiore is best understood through its Italian background and its warm and refined style.

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Flora

Girl

Latin · FLOR-ah

Associated with flowers and the natural world; a classic Latin-rooted name.

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Frida

Girl

German · FREE-dah

Commonly associated with Germanic name elements connected to peace and protection, though exact derivations vary by source.

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Frieda

Girl

German · FREE-dah

Commonly associated with Germanic name elements connected to peace; often treated as a traditional form in German usage.

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Fritz

Boy

German · FRITS

Commonly used as a short form of Friedrich/Frederick.

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Gabriel

Boy

Hebrew · GAY-bree-uhl

Traditionally interpreted as “God is my strength” in Hebrew-derived usage.

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Gabriele

Unisex

Italian · gah-bree-EH-leh

God is my strength.

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Gianna

Girl

Italian · jee-AH-nuh

Associated with the Italian family of names related to Joanna/John, often explained as "gracious" in Hebrew-root naming tradition.

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Grace

Girl

Latin · GRAYS

Associated with grace, favor, and elegance; a virtue name.

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Hamza

Boy

Arabic · HAM-zah

Often associated with strength and firmness; it is also the name of the Arabic letter hamza (ء).

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Hannah

Girl

Hebrew · HAN-uh

A Hebrew-origin name commonly linked to the idea of “grace” or “favor.”.

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Helena

Girl

Greek · heh-LAY-nuh

Often associated with Greek tradition and popularly connected with the idea of ‘light’.

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Henry

Boy

Germanic · HEN-ree

Commonly explained from Germanic elements meaning home and ruler.

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Ida

Girl

German · EYE-dah

Often treated as a short, classic name; meanings vary by source and language context.

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Irene

Girl

Greek · eye-REEN

Traditionally linked to the Greek word for ‘peace’.

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Isaac

Boy

Hebrew · EYE-zik

Traditionally linked to the idea of “he laughs” or “he will laugh.”.

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Isabella

Girl

Hebrew · iz-uh-BEL-uh

A classic form associated with the name family of Elizabeth.

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