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Aaliyah
GirlArabic · ah-LEE-uh
Commonly associated with ideas like ‘exalted’ or ‘high’ in Arabic-based explanations.
ModernBrightWarm
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
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
Asher
BoyHebrew · ASH-er
Often explained as a Hebrew name associated with happiness or blessedness.
ModernBrightWarm
Atlas
BoyGreek · AT-luhs
Associated with Greek mythology and the figure Atlas.
ModernAdventurousBold
Avery
UnisexEnglish · AY-vuh-ree
Often associated with a surname-to-first-name tradition; meanings depend on the older root name.
ModernBrightWarm
Ayla
GirlTurkish · EYE-luh
In Turkish usage, it’s commonly associated with moonlight or a halo around the moon.
ModernBrightWarm
Carter
BoyEnglish · KAR-ter
Associated with an English occupational surname related to transporting goods by cart.
ModernStrongFriendly
Chloe
GirlGreek · KLOH-ee
A Greek-origin name traditionally associated with ideas of green growth or blooming.
ModernBrightGentle
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
Dylan
BoyWelsh · DIL-an
Often associated with Welsh naming tradition; exact meaning explanations can vary by source.
ModernStrongFriendly
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
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
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
Finn
BoyIrish · FIN
Associated with Irish tradition; sometimes linked to “fair/white” through related Gaelic forms.
ClassicStrongBrightWarm
Gael
BoyBreton · guh-EL
Commonly associated with Breton and French usage and, more broadly, with ‘Gaelic’ identity rather than a single literal definition.
ModernBrightGrounded
Genesis
GirlGreek · JEN-uh-sis
Literally linked to “origin” or “beginning,” and also widely recognized as the title of a biblical book.
ModernBrightRefined
Grayson
BoyEnglish · GRAY-sən
Primarily a modern given-name use that came through English surname patterns; meaning is usually explained in that surname context.
ModernStrong
Hailey
GirlEnglish · HAY-lee
An English-used name that also appears as surname-derived in some lines.
ModernBrightWarm
Harper
UnisexEnglish · HAR-per
Associated with the harp, via an occupational surname.
ModernBrightWarm
Hudson
BoyEnglish · HUD-sun
Associated with an English surname meaning "son of Hud".
ModernStrongWarm
Inaya
GirlArabic · ih-NYE-uh
Commonly associated with Arabic vocabulary around care, attention, or concern in everyday explanations.
ModernBrightGentle
Isla
GirlScottish · EYE-luh
Often associated with Scotland through place-name tradition (notably the River Isla and the island Islay).
ModernBrightGentle
Jackson
BoyEnglish · JAK-sun
Traditionally a patronymic meaning “son of Jack,” later used as a given name.
ModernFriendlyBold
Jade
GirlEnglish · JAYD
A gemstone word-name; associated with jade stone and its green imagery.
ModernBrightGentle
Jaxon
BoyEnglish · JAK-sun
A modern spelling of the surname-based given name Jackson, commonly interpreted as ‘son of Jack.’
ModernStrongBright
Jayden
UnisexEnglish · JAY-den
Often treated as a modern English given name; specific literal meaning is not firmly established.
ModernBrightWarm
Juna
GirlGerman · YOO-nah
A modern given name; popular explanations sometimes connect it to June or Juno, but origins vary.
ModernBright
Kennedy
UnisexIrish · KEN-uh-dee
Traditionally a surname with Irish roots, now widely used as a given name; its precise original sense is commonly explained but varies by source.
ModernStrongGrounded
Kinsley
GirlEnglish · KINZ-lee
A modern English given name that developed from surname-style usage; it’s typically chosen for sound and style rather than a single literal meaning.
ModernGentleWarm
Laney
GirlEnglish · LAY-nee
Often associated with a bright, friendly sound; commonly used as a modern English name.
ModernGentleWarm
Laurin
UnisexGerman · LOW-rin
A German-usage given name, sometimes associated in explanations with the “laurel” word-family in European naming.
ModernBrightElegant
Layal
GirlArabic · la-YAHL
Commonly connected to the Arabic word for ‘nights’, often understood as a poetic plural.
ModernBrightGentle
Layan
GirlArabic · lay-AHN
Often explained as being associated with softness or gentle ease.
ModernBrightGentle
Leen
UnisexArabic · LEEN
Often associated with softness, gentleness, or tenderness in Arabic explanations.
ModernGentleWarm
Leilani
GirlHawaiian · lay-LAH-nee
Commonly explained as “heavenly lei” or “heavenly garland of flowers” in Hawaiian usage.
ModernBrightGentle
Leni
GirlGerman · LEN-ee
Often used as a short form for longer names like Helene/Helena in German usage.
ModernBrightGentle
Lilly
GirlEnglish · LIL-ee
Associated with the lily flower; also used as a spelling variant of Lily.
ModernBrightGentle
Lina
GirlArabic · LEE-nah
In Arabic usage, often discussed with associations to softness or tenderness, depending on the reference.
ModernGentle
Logan
BoyScottish · LOH-gən
Often treated as a Scottish surname-style given name; the everyday meaning is usually explained via its Scottish roots rather than a single literal gloss.
ModernStrongFriendly
Lotta
GirlGerman · LOT-uh
Often used as a short form of Charlotte, with broader associations following that tradition.
ModernBrightWarm
Luca
BoyItalian · LOO-kah
Often associated with the Italian form of Lucas; sometimes linked in popular explanation to "light", though that isn’t the only etymological path.
ModernBrightWarm
Luka
BoyGreek · LOO-kah
Commonly treated as a Slavic form of Luke and associated with that name family.
ModernBrightSteady
Luna
GirlLatin · LOO-nuh
Literally ‘moon’ in Latin, and strongly associated with moon imagery.
ModernBrightGentle
Lyla
GirlArabic · LY-luh
Commonly treated as a modern spelling associated with Layla/Laila, linked to the Arabic word often glossed as ‘night’.
ModernBrightGentle
Madelyn
GirlEnglish · MAD-uh-lin
Commonly treated as a modern spelling of Madeline/Madeleine; meaning is often discussed via the older Magdalene tradition.
ModernGentleElegant
Madison
GirlEnglish · MAD-ih-sən
A modern given-name use that originally came through English surname usage; it’s more about established usage than a single literal meaning.
ModernBrightFriendly
Mason
BoyEnglish · MAY-sun
Associated with the English word for a stoneworker (an occupational term).
ModernStrongFriendly
Maverick
BoyEnglish · MAV-uh-rik
Commonly associated with an independent, nonconforming spirit in modern English.
ModernAdventurousBold
Maya
GirlGreek · MY-uh
Depending on origin and spelling, it’s associated with Sanskrit māyā (often glossed as “illusion/appearance”) and/or Greek Maia (a figure in Greek myth).
ModernGentleWarm
Melody
GirlEnglish · MEL-uh-dee
Directly associated with music and the idea of a melody.
ModernBrightMusical
Mika
UnisexFinnish · MEE-kah
A short unisex name used in multiple cultures; it’s often treated as a familiar, straightforward given name rather than a single fixed meaning.
ModernBrightWarm
Mila
GirlSlavic · MEE-luh
Often associated with Slavic roots meaning “dear,” “gracious,” or “beloved.”
ModernBrightGentle
Milan
BoySlavic · MEE-lahn
Often associated with a root meaning “dear” or “gracious” in Slavic name traditions.
ModernStrong
Myles
BoyEnglish · MYLZ
An English-used masculine name; often treated as a spelling of Miles.
ModernGentleWarm
Nisrine
GirlArabic · niss-REEN
Often associated with a flower/rose-related meaning in Arabic usage, depending on the reference.
ModernBrightGraceful
Nova
GirlLatin · NOH-vuh
From Latin, associated with “new”; also associated with an astronomical nova.
ModernBrightCelestial
Paisley
GirlScottish · PAYZ-lee
Associated with Scottish place-name usage and, later, with the well-known paisley pattern.
ModernGentleWarm
Parker
UnisexEnglish · PAR-ker
Associated with an occupational surname meaning ‘park keeper’ in older English usage.
ModernStrongSteady
Quinn
UnisexIrish · KWIN
Often associated with Irish surname roots, commonly connected to Ó Cuinn/Ó Coinn name forms.
ModernBrightSteady
Rayan
BoyArabic · ray-YAN
An Arabic-origin given name often explained as being connected to the idea of being well-watered or refreshed.
ModernStrongBright
Riley
UnisexIrish · RYE-lee
Often associated with an Irish surname used as a given name.
ModernFriendly
Roman
BoyLatin · ROH-muhn
Associated with Rome and Roman identity; linked to Latin Romanus (“of Rome”).
ModernStrong
Scarlett
GirlEnglish · SKAR-lit
Often associated with the color word ‘scarlet’ and a polished, dramatic impression.
ModernStrongElegant
Taim
BoyArabic · TIE-eem
Often explained as being associated with devotion or deep attachment in traditional usage.
ModernGentleSteadfast
Tiago
BoyPortuguese · tee-AH-go
A Portuguese given name; commonly explained as a form connected to James in Portuguese tradition.
ModernStrongBright
Wael
BoyArabic · WAH-el
A traditional Arabic name; meaning explanations vary by reference.
ModernStrong
Walker
BoyEnglish · WAW-ker
Originally an occupational surname; as a given name it’s associated with movement and straightforward, outdoorsy imagery.
ModernStrong
Waylon
BoyEnglish · WAY-lən
A modern English-language name; meaning is not consistently established.
ModernStrongBright
Willow
GirlEnglish · WILL-oh
An English word name associated with the willow tree.
ModernGentleNature
Wyatt
BoyEnglish · WYE-uht
A modern English name; meaning is not consistently agreed on across sources.
ModernStrongGrounded
Yazan
BoyArabic · YAH-zahn
Often treated as a modern Arabic given name with energetic, bright associations in contemporary use.
ModernStrongBright
Zoe
GirlGreek · ZOH-ee
Traditionally associated with the Greek word for ‘life’.
ModernBrightFriendly