The name collection

Names with meaning.

3,600+ baby names from 25 cultures, each with its meaning, origin, pronunciation and story.

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Literary

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21 names

Latin · Greek

Christian

Follower of Christ

Top 100
Greek

Dorian

Possibly inspired by the Dorian people

Familiar
Greek

Evander

Good man; a separate Scottish route also exists

Familiar
Greek

Lysander

Release; man, often interpreted as liberator

Uncommon
Greek

Nestor

Returner; one who comes home

Uncommon
French · Greek

Anatole

Sunrise

Rare gem
Greek

Erasmus

Beloved; desired

Rare gem
French · Greek

Étienne

Crown; wreath

Rare gem
French · Greek

Évariste

Well pleasing

Rare gem
French · Greek

Léandre

Lion and man

Rare gem
Swedish · Greek

Nils

Scandinavian form of Nicholas

Rare gem
Greek

Philo

Friend or lover

Rare gem
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