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This is a curated selection of well-known names, not a comprehensive or authoritative baby-name database. Meanings reflect commonly-published etymologies, and each gender association is a common cultural pairing, not a rule.
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Aaliyah
Exalted, noble, highborn
Aaron
High mountain; exalted
Abena
Born on Tuesday
Abigail
My father's joy
Adam
Man; of the earth
Adele
Noble
Adrian
From Hadria; of the Adriatic
Aidan
Little fire
Aisha
Alive, living, prosperous
Akira
Bright, clear
Alexander
Defender of the people
Alexandra
Defender of the people
Ali
Elevated, noble
Ama
Born on Saturday
Amanda
Worthy of love
Amani
Peace
Amara
Eternal, immortal
Amelia
Work; industrious
Amina
Trustworthy, faithful
Amir
Prince, commander
Ananya
Unique, without a second
Anastasia
Resurrection
Andrew
Manly, brave
Arjun
Bright, shining, white
Arya
Noble
Asha
Hope, wish
Ashley
Ash tree meadow
Astrid
Divinely beautiful
Audrey
Noble strength
Aurora
Dawn
Ava
Life
Beatrice
She who brings happiness
Benjamin
Son of the right hand
Brendan
Prince
Brian
Noble, strong
Bridget
Strength, exalted one
Caitlin
Pure
Caleb
Faithful, devoted
Charles
Free man
Charlotte
Free woman
Chloe
Blooming, verdant
Christopher
Bearer of Christ
Clara
Clear, bright
Connor
Lover of hounds
Cynthia
From Mount Cynthus
Daniel
God is my judge
Daphne
Laurel tree
David
Beloved
Dawn
Dawn, daybreak
Deborah
Bee
Diana
Divine
Dmitri
Devoted to Demeter
Dorothy
Gift of God
Eden
Delight, place of pleasure
Edward
Wealthy guardian
Edwin
Wealthy friend
Elias
The Lord is my God
Elijah
My God is Yahweh
Ella
Light; beautiful fairy woman
Emily
Rival; industrious
Emma
Whole, universal
Erik
Eternal ruler
Ethan
Firm, strong, enduring
Evan
God is gracious
Eve
Life
Ezra
Help
Fatima
One who abstains
Finn
Fair, white
Fiona
Fair, white
Frederick
Peaceful ruler
Freya
Lady
Gabriel
God is my strength
Gabriella
God is my strength
George
Farmer, earth-worker
Grace
Grace, God's favor
Gwen
White, fair, blessed
Hana
Flower
Hannah
Grace, favor
Hassan
Handsome, good
Hazel
Hazel tree
Heidi
Of noble kind
Helen
Light
Henry
Estate ruler
Hope
Hope
Imani
Faith
Ingrid
Beautiful, beloved
Irene
Peace
Iris
Rainbow
Isaac
He will laugh
Isabella
God is my oath
Isaiah
God is salvation
Ishaan
Sun
Isla
Island
Ivy
Ivy plant
Jacob
Supplanter
Jade
Jade stone
Jamal
Beauty
James
Supplanter
Jane
God is gracious
Jasmine
Jasmine flower
Jason
Healer
Jessica
God beholds
John
God is gracious
Jonathan
Gift of God
Jordan
To flow down, descend
Joseph
God will increase
Joshua
God is salvation
Jude
Praised
Julia
Youthful
Julian
Youthful
Justice
Justice, fairness
Karim
Generous, noble
Katherine
Pure
Kevin
Handsome birth, gentle birth
Kimberly
From the royal fortress meadow
Kiran
Ray of light
Kofi
Born on Friday
Krishna
Black, dark
Kwame
Born on Saturday
Lakshmi
Good omen, fortune
Laura
Laurel
Lawrence
From Laurentum, laurel-crowned
Layla
Night
Leah
Weary
Leilani
Heavenly flowers
Leo
Lion
Leon
Lion
Levi
Joined, attached
Liam
Strong-willed warrior
Lily
Lily flower
Lincoln
Lake colony
Logan
Little hollow
Louis
Renowned warrior
Louise
Renowned warrior
Lucas
Light
Lucy
Light
Luna
Moon
Lydia
From Lydia
Malik
King
Marcus
Dedicated to Mars
Margaret
Pearl
Maria
Bitter; wished-for child
Martha
Lady, mistress
Matthew
Gift of God
Maximilian
Greatest
Maya
Illusion
Megan
Pearl
Mei
Beautiful
Melissa
Honey bee
Mia
Mine
Michael
Who is like God?
Michelle
Who is like God?
Mildred
Gentle strength
Miriam
Bitter; wished-for child
Moana
Ocean, deep sea
Molly
Star of the sea
Morgan
Sea-born
Muhammad
Praiseworthy
Nadia
Hope
Naomi
Pleasantness
Natalie
Born on Christmas day
Neha
Love, affection
Nia
Purpose
Nicholas
Victory of the people
Nicole
Victory of the people
Nina
Girl
Noah
Rest, comfort
Noel
Christmas
Nova
New
Olga
Holy, blessed
Oliver
Olive tree
Olivia
Olive tree
Omar
Flourishing, long-lived
Oscar
Deer lover
Otto
Wealth, prosperity
Owen
Young warrior; well-born
Patricia
Noble
Patrick
Noble
Paul
Small, humble
Penelope
Weaver
Peter
Rock, stone
Phoebe
Bright, radiant, pure
Phoenix
Dark red
Priya
Beloved, dear
Quinn
Wise; descendant of Conn
Rachel
Ewe
Rashid
Rightly guided
Raymond
Wise protector
Rebecca
To bind, join
Richard
Brave ruler
Riley
Courageous, valiant
River
River, stream
Robert
Bright fame
Rohan
Ascending, rising
Rose
Rose flower
Ruby
Ruby gemstone
Ryan
Little king
Samira
Companion in evening conversation
Samuel
God has heard
Sanjay
Triumphant, victorious
Sarah
Princess
Sasha
Defender of the people
Scarlett
Red, scarlet
Sean
God is gracious
Sebastian
Venerable, revered
Sigrid
Beautiful victory
Simon
He has heard
Skye
Cloud
Skylar
Scholar
Sophia
Wisdom
Stella
Star
Stephen
Crown
Susanna
Lily
Sven
Young man
Tabitha
Gazelle
Tara
Star
Theodore
Gift of God
Thomas
Twin
Thor
Thunder
Valentina
Strong, healthy
Vera
Faith
Victor
Conqueror
Victoria
Victory
Vikram
Valor, prowess
Vincent
Conquering
Violet
Violet flower
Vladimir
Great ruler
William
Resolute protector
Willow
Willow tree
Xavier
New house; bright
Yusuf
God will increase
Zachary
God has remembered
Zainab
Fragrant flowering plant
Zara
Flower
Zoe
Life
Zola
Calm, tranquil
Zuri
Beautiful
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