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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.”
ClassicWarmGentle
Adam
BoyHebrew · AD-um
Commonly associated with the ‘first human’ figure in Abrahamic traditions.
ClassicSteadfastStrong
Adeline
GirlFrench · AD-uh-line
Often associated with the idea of “noble,” via older Germanic roots transmitted through French.
ClassicGentleBright
Adrian
BoyLatin · AY-dree-uhn
A classic Latin-origin name associated with Hadrianus and the ancient place-name tradition behind it.
ClassicStrong
Alexander
BoyGreek · al-ig-ZAN-der
Traditionally associated with the idea of ‘defending’ or ‘protecting’ others.
ClassicStrongFriendly
Alice
GirlGerman · AL-iss
Often associated with “noble,” reflecting older Germanic elements behind historical forms.
ClassicGentleBright
Alina
GirlSlavic · ah-LEE-nah
Often treated as a Slavic-associated name; meanings and name-family connections vary by region and reference.
ClassicGentleBright
Allison
GirlEnglish · AL-ih-suhn
Traditionally linked to the name Alice (a diminutive/patronymic family of forms).
ClassicWarmGentle
Alma
GirlLatin · AHL-ma
Depending on language and tradition, it is associated with ideas like “nourishing” (Latin-based explanations) and “soul” (Spanish usage).
ClassicCalm
Amelia
GirlGermanic · uh-MEEL-yuh
Often placed in a Germanic naming tradition; some references associate it with ideas like work or effort.
ClassicGentleWarm
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
Arthur
BoyCeltic · AR-ther
Often associated with early British tradition and later legendary usage; the literal meaning is debated.
ClassicStrong
Athena
GirlGreek · uh-THEE-nuh
In Greek tradition, Athena is the name of the goddess commonly associated with wisdom, strategy, and civic life.
ClassicMythicStrong
Audrey
GirlEnglish · AW-dree
Commonly explained as ‘noble strength’ in older English etymologies.
ClassicGentleBright
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
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
Caleb
BoyHebrew · KAY-leb
A Hebrew-origin name with long-standing use; exact literal glossing is discussed differently across sources.
ClassicFriendlyStrong
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.
ClassicWarmGentle
Carla
GirlItalian · KAR-luh
Often treated as a feminine form related to names from the root Karl, commonly glossed as “free person.”
ClassicWarmStrong
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’.
ClassicElegantBright
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
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
Daniel
BoyHebrew · DAN-yəl
Commonly interpreted as ‘God is my judge’ in Hebrew tradition.
ClassicWarmStrong
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
Eleanor
GirlFrench · EL-uh-nor
A classic name with long-established use; its literal meaning is not confidently settled across sources.
ClassicElegantGentle
Elena
GirlGreek · eh-LAY-nuh
Often treated as a form connected to Greek-root Helen/Helene traditions; exact meaning links vary by source.
ClassicElegantGentle
Eli
BoyHebrew · EE-lye
Commonly explained from Hebrew as ‘my God’, and strongly associated with biblical usage.
ClassicGroundedBright
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
Elisa
GirlHebrew · eh-LEE-sah
Commonly treated as a form related to Elizabeth, often linked to Hebrew roots meaning an oath or promise.
ClassicGentleBright
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
Eloise
GirlFrench · eh-LOH-eez
Often treated as a French classic; meaning is commonly explained via older Germanic roots but sources vary.
ClassicElegantGentle
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.
ClassicElegantGentle
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.
ClassicWarmGentle
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
Farah
GirlArabic · FAH-rah
Commonly translated as ‘joy’ or ‘happiness’ in Arabic usage.
ClassicWarmBright
Felix
BoyLatin · FEE-liks
From Latin, commonly given the sense of “happy” or “fortunate.”
ClassicFriendlyBright
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
Finn
BoyIrish · FIN
Associated with Irish tradition; sometimes linked to “fair/white” through related Gaelic forms.
ModernStrongBrightWarm
Frida
GirlGerman · FREE-dah
Commonly associated with Germanic name elements connected to peace and protection, though exact derivations vary by source.
ClassicStrongBright
Frieda
GirlGerman · FREE-dah
Commonly associated with Germanic name elements connected to peace; often treated as a traditional form in German usage.
ClassicGentleSteady
Gabriel
BoyHebrew · GAY-bree-uhl
Traditionally interpreted as “God is my strength” in Hebrew-derived usage.
ClassicStrongGentle
Gianna
GirlItalian · jee-AH-nuh
Associated with the Italian family of names related to Joanna/John, often explained as "gracious" in Hebrew-root naming tradition.
ClassicElegantWarm
Grace
GirlLatin · GRAYS
Associated with grace, favor, and elegance; a virtue name.
ClassicGentleKind
Hannah
GirlHebrew · HAN-uh
A Hebrew-origin name commonly linked to the idea of “grace” or “favor.”
ClassicGentleWarm
Helena
GirlGreek · heh-LAY-nuh
Often associated with Greek tradition and popularly connected with the idea of ‘light’.
ClassicBrightGrounded
Henry
BoyGermanic · HEN-ree
Commonly explained from Germanic elements meaning home and ruler.
ClassicStrongWarm
Ida
GirlGerman · EYE-dah
Often treated as a short, classic name; meanings vary by source and language context.
ClassicGentleWarm
Irene
GirlGreek · eye-REEN
Traditionally linked to the Greek word for ‘peace’.
ClassicCalmElegant
Isaac
BoyHebrew · EYE-zik
Traditionally linked to the idea of “he laughs” or “he will laugh.”
ClassicStrongGrounded
Isabella
GirlHebrew · iz-uh-BEL-uh
A classic form associated with the name family of Elizabeth.
ClassicWarmGentle
Isaiah
BoyHebrew · eye-ZAY-uh
Traditionally interpreted as “Yahweh is salvation” or “God is salvation.”
ClassicStrongRefined
Jack
BoyEnglish · JAK
Traditionally a familiar form connected to John in English usage.
ClassicStrongWarm
Jacob
BoyHebrew · JAY-kub
Traditionally associated with interpretations like “supplanter” or imagery of “heel/following,” depending on scholarly framing.
ClassicStrongGrounded
Jakob
BoyHebrew · YAH-kob
A form of Jacob, traditionally connected to the Biblical figure; meaning explanations vary by linguistic source.
ClassicStrongFriendly
James
BoyHebrew · JAYMZ
Linked through Biblical name history to Jacob/Ya‘akov; meaning explanations vary by source.
ClassicStrongWarm
Jeremiah
BoyHebrew · jer-uh-MY-uh
Traditionally explained as ‘Yahweh will raise/establish’ in many Biblical name references.
ClassicSteadyStrong
Johanna
GirlHebrew · yo-HAN-uh
Traditionally interpreted as ‘God is gracious’.
ClassicGroundedStrong
John
BoyHebrew · JON
An English form ultimately from Hebrew, traditionally glossed as 'Yahweh is gracious' or 'God is gracious'.
ClassicStrongWarm
Jonas
BoyHebrew · JOH-nuhs
Traditionally linked to the Hebrew word for ‘dove’.
ClassicBrightGrounded
Jonathan
BoyHebrew · JON-uh-thun
Traditionally understood as ‘Yahweh has given’ (a theophoric Hebrew name).
ClassicStrong
Jose
BoySpanish · hoh-SEH
A Spanish form of Joseph; in biblical/Hebrew name-meaning summaries it’s commonly associated with ‘he will add’ or ‘God will add’.
ClassicGroundedStrong
Joseph
BoyHebrew · JOH-sif
Commonly explained as “he will add” or “God will add.”
ClassicStrongWarm
Joshua
BoyHebrew · JOSH-yoo-uh
Traditionally interpreted as “Yahweh is salvation” or “God is salvation.”
ClassicStrong
Josiah
BoyHebrew · joh-SY-uh
A Hebrew-origin biblical name often interpreted as “Yahweh supports/heals,” with wording varying by source.
ClassicStrongWarm
Josie
GirlEnglish · JOH-zee
Often used as a standalone name; historically common as a diminutive for names like Josephine or Josette in English usage.
ClassicWarmGentle
Julian
BoyLatin · JOO-lee-uhn
Associated with the Roman family-name tradition around Julius (via Latin Julianus).
ClassicBrightWarm
Karl
BoyGerman · KARL
Typically associated with the idea of a ‘free man’ in Germanic name history, though exact historical nuance varies.
ClassicStrongSteady
Kian
BoyIrish · KEE-an
In Irish name usage, it’s commonly connected to an older name interpreted as ‘ancient’ or ‘enduring’.
ClassicBrightStrong
Kilian
BoyIrish · KILL-ee-an
Often treated as a traditional name connected to Irish roots; meaning depends on which Irish root-name analysis a source follows.
ClassicStrongSteady
Konstantin
BoyLatin · kon-stan-TEEN
Associated with steadfastness via the Latin root meaning ‘constant’ or ‘steadfast’.
ClassicStrongSteady
Lana
GirlArabic · LAH-nuh
In Arabic usage, it’s used as a feminine given name; specific ‘dictionary meaning’ explanations vary by source.
ClassicGentleWarm
Lara
GirlGreek · LAH-ra
Depending on origin story, it’s associated either with forms linked to Greek usage (often via Larissa) or with Latin/Roman myth references; it’s not a single, universally agreed literal meaning.
ClassicGentleBright
Laura
GirlLatin · LOR-uh
Traditionally associated with laurel, often glossed as “laurel” or “laurel-crowned” in Latin-root explanations.
ClassicGentleWarm
Layla
GirlArabic · LAY-luh
Often associated with “night” in Arabic-language tradition.
ClassicGentleBright