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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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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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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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Asher

Boy

Hebrew · ASH-er

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

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Atlas

Boy

Greek · AT-luhs

Associated with Greek mythology and the figure Atlas.

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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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Ayla

Girl

Turkish · EYE-luh

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

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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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Chloe

Girl

Greek · KLOH-ee

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

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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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Dylan

Boy

Welsh · DIL-an

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

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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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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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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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Finn

Boy

Irish · FIN

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

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Gael

Boy

Breton · guh-EL

Commonly associated with Breton and French usage and, more broadly, with ‘Gaelic’ identity rather than a single literal definition.

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Genesis

Girl

Greek · JEN-uh-sis

Literally linked to “origin” or “beginning,” and also widely recognized as the title of a biblical book.

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Grayson

Boy

English · GRAY-sən

Primarily a modern given-name use that came through English surname patterns; meaning is usually explained in that surname context.

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Hailey

Girl

English · HAY-lee

An English-used name that also appears as surname-derived in some lines.

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Harper

Unisex

English · HAR-per

Associated with the harp, via an occupational surname.

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Hudson

Boy

English · HUD-sun

Associated with an English surname meaning "son of Hud".

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Inaya

Girl

Arabic · ih-NYE-uh

Commonly associated with Arabic vocabulary around care, attention, or concern in everyday explanations.

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Isla

Girl

Irish · EYE-lah

Isla is best understood through its Scottish, Irish, and Spanish background and its gentle and bright style.

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Jackson

Boy

English · JAK-sun

Traditionally a patronymic meaning “son of Jack,” later used as a given name.

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Jade

Girl

English · JAYD

A gemstone word-name; associated with jade stone and its green imagery.

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Jaxon

Boy

English · JAK-sun

A modern spelling of the surname-based given name Jackson, commonly interpreted as ‘son of Jack.’.

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Jayden

Unisex

English · JAY-den

Often treated as a modern English given name; specific literal meaning is not firmly established.

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Juna

Girl

German · YOO-nah

A modern given name; popular explanations sometimes connect it to June or Juno, but origins vary.

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Kennedy

Unisex

Irish · 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.

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Kinsley

Girl

English · 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.

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Laney

Girl

English · LAY-nee

Often associated with a bright, friendly sound; commonly used as a modern English name.

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Laurin

Unisex

German · LOW-rin

A German-usage given name, sometimes associated in explanations with the “laurel” word-family in European naming.

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Layal

Girl

Arabic · la-YAHL

Commonly connected to the Arabic word for ‘nights’, often understood as a poetic plural.

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Layan

Girl

Arabic · lay-AHN

Often explained as being associated with softness or gentle ease.

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Leen

Unisex

Arabic · LEEN

Often associated with softness, gentleness, or tenderness in Arabic explanations.

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Leilani

Girl

Hawaiian · lay-LAH-nee

Commonly explained as “heavenly lei” or “heavenly garland of flowers” in Hawaiian usage.

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Leni

Girl

German · LEN-ee

Often used as a short form for longer names like Helene/Helena in German usage.

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Lilly

Girl

English · LIL-ee

Associated with the lily flower; also used as a spelling variant of Lily.

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Lina

Girl

Arabic · LEE-nah

In Arabic usage, often discussed with associations to softness or tenderness, depending on the reference.

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Logan

Boy

Scottish · 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.

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Lotta

Girl

German · LOT-uh

Often used as a short form of Charlotte, with broader associations following that tradition.

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Luca

Boy

Italian · 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.

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Luka

Boy

Greek · LOO-kah

Hawaiian-used biblical form related to Luke.

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Luna

Girl

Latin · LOO-nuh

Literally ‘moon’ in Latin, and strongly associated with moon imagery.

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Lyla

Girl

Arabic · LY-luh

Commonly treated as a modern spelling associated with Layla/Laila, linked to the Arabic word often glossed as ‘night’.

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Madelyn

Girl

English · MAD-uh-lin

Commonly treated as a modern spelling of Madeline/Madeleine; meaning is often discussed via the older Magdalene tradition.

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Madison

Girl

English · 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.

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Mason

Boy

English · MAY-sun

Associated with the English word for a stoneworker (an occupational term).

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Maverick

Boy

English · MAV-uh-rik

Commonly associated with an independent, nonconforming spirit in modern English.

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Maya

Girl

Greek · 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).

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Melody

Girl

English · MEL-uh-dee

Directly associated with music and the idea of a melody.

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Mika

Unisex

Finnish · MEE-kah

A familiar cross-cultural form.

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Mila

Girl

Slavic · MEE-luh

Often associated with Slavic roots meaning “dear,” “gracious,” or “beloved.”.

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Milan

Boy

Slavic · MEE-lahn

Often associated with a root meaning “dear” or “gracious” in Slavic name traditions.

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Myles

Boy

English · MYLZ

An English-used masculine name; often treated as a spelling of Miles.

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Nisrine

Girl

Arabic · niss-REEN

Often associated with a flower/rose-related meaning in Arabic usage, depending on the reference.

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Nova

Girl

Latin · NOH-vuh

From Latin, associated with “new”; also associated with an astronomical nova.

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Paisley

Girl

Scottish · PAYZ-lee

Associated with Scottish place-name usage and, later, with the well-known paisley pattern.

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Parker

Unisex

English · PAR-ker

Associated with an occupational surname meaning ‘park keeper’ in older English usage.

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Quinn

Unisex

Irish · KWIN

Often associated with Irish surname roots, commonly connected to Ó Cuinn/Ó Coinn name forms.

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Rayan

Boy

Arabic · ray-YAN

An Arabic-origin given name often explained as being connected to the idea of being well-watered or refreshed.

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Riley

Unisex

Irish · RYE-lee

Often associated with an Irish surname used as a given name.

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Roman

Boy

Latin · ROH-muhn

Associated with Rome and Roman identity; linked to Latin Romanus (“of Rome”).

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Sasha

Unisex

Italian · SAH-shah

Defender; short form of Alexander or Alexandra.

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Scarlett

Girl

English · SKAR-lit

Often associated with the color word ‘scarlet’ and a polished, dramatic impression.

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Taim

Boy

Arabic · TIE-eem

Often explained as being associated with devotion or deep attachment in traditional usage.

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Tiago

Boy

Portuguese · tee-AH-go

A Portuguese given name; commonly explained as a form connected to James in Portuguese tradition.

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Toni

Unisex

Italian · TOH-nee

Priceless; short form of Antonio, Antonia, and related names.

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Wael

Boy

Arabic · WAH-el

A traditional Arabic name; meaning explanations vary by reference.

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Walker

Boy

English · WAW-ker

Originally an occupational surname; as a given name it’s associated with movement and straightforward, outdoorsy imagery.

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Waylon

Boy

English · WAY-lən

A modern English-language name; meaning is not consistently established.

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Willow

Girl

English · WILL-oh

An English word name associated with the willow tree.

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Wyatt

Boy

English · WYE-uht

A modern English name; meaning is not consistently agreed on across sources.

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Yazan

Boy

Arabic · YAH-zahn

Often treated as a modern Arabic given name with energetic, bright associations in contemporary use.

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Zoe

Girl

Greek · ZOH-ee

Traditionally associated with the Greek word for ‘life’.

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