The name collection

Names with meaning.

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

First letter

Modern discoveries

Contemporary choices across cultures

14 names

English

Raven

Raven bird

Familiar
German · Dutch

Romy

Pet form of Rosemarie, Rosemary or Rom- names

FamiliarRising
Persian

Raha

Free; unbound

Uncommon
English · French

Reverie

Daydream

Uncommon
Hebrew · Japanese

Rina

Joyful song

Uncommon
Hindi

Riya

Often associated with singing; derivation uncertain

Uncommon
Persian

Roya

Dream

Uncommon
English

Rue

Rue herb

Uncommon
Old Norse · Norwegian

Runa

Feminine form of Rune

Uncommon
Sanskrit

Riddhi

Prosperity

Rare gem
Japanese

Riko

Meaning depends on the chosen kanji

Rare gem
Japanese

Rin

Dignified in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Swedish · Finnish

Ronja

Literary invention from a lake name

Rare gem
Chinese

Ruoxi

Like an evening tide with the cited Chinese characters

Rare gem
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