The name collection

Names with meaning.

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

First letter

Soft & gentle

Gentle sounds, tender meanings

49–96 of 304 names

Italian

Marcello

Diminutive of Marcus; probably related to Mars

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Germanic · English

Milo

Form related to Miles; deeper derivation uncertain

Familiar
French

Naël

Possibly a short form of Nathanaël or Gwenaël

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Italian · Greek

Nico

Victory of the people, when short for Nicholas

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Arabic

Rayan

Well-watered; luxuriant

Familiar
Italian · Latin

Romeo

Roman; from Rome

Familiar
Arabic · Sanskrit

Samir

Companion in evening talk

Familiar
English

Sonny

An affectionate term derived from son

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English · Danish · Latin

Soren

English form of Søren

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English

Teddy

Affectionate form of Edward or Theodore

Familiar
Spanish · Slovak

Valentín

Form of Valentinus, associated with strength and health

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Italian · Latin

Valentino

Italian form of Valentinus, associated with strength and health

Familiar
Arabic

Yahya

Quranic form of John; derivation debated

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Sanskrit

Ahaan

Day; often associated with dawn

Uncommon
English

Alder

Alder tree

Uncommon
English

Alfie

Elf counsel, through Alfred

Uncommon
Spanish

Amado

Beloved

Uncommon
Arabic

Amin

Trustworthy; faithful

Uncommon
Arabic

Anas

Friendliness

Uncommon
Old German

Ansel

Surname form related to Anselm

Uncommon
Sanskrit · Hindi

Ansh

Part; portion

Uncommon
Persian · Kurdish

Aram

Calm; peaceful; serene

Uncommon
Arabic

Ayman

Blessed; fortunate

Uncommon
Arabic

Aziz

Beloved; mighty

Uncommon
Arabic

Bilal

Moisture; refreshment

Uncommon
Latin · French

Clement

Merciful; gentle

Uncommon
Basque

Eder

Handsome; beautiful

Uncommon
Old English · German

Elmer

Noble; famous

Uncommon
French · Latin

Émile

Rival

Uncommon
Welsh

Emrys

Immortal

Uncommon
Scottish Gaelic

Ewan

Form of Eoghan; ultimate origin disputed

Uncommon
Scottish Gaelic

Finlay

White or fair warrior

Uncommon
Latin

Florian

Flower, through Florus

Uncommon
Arabic

Hadi

Guide; one who leads

Uncommon
Arabic · Hebrew

Ilyas

My God is the Lord

Uncommon
Arabic

Jamal

Beauty; elegance

Uncommon
Arabic

Jawad

Generous

Uncommon
African American

Jelani

Uncertain; possibly related to the Arabic name Jilani

Uncommon
Hawaiian

Kainoa

Possibly the namesake; interpretation depends on the family

Uncommon
Sanskrit

Kairav

White water lily

Uncommon
Arabic

Karam

Generosity

Uncommon
Danish · Dutch · Norwegian

Kasper

Possibly treasurer

Uncommon
Hebrew · Russian

Lev

Heart

Uncommon
Spanish

Lisandro

Release; man, through Lysander

Uncommon
French · Breton

Maël

Prince; chieftain; lord

Uncommon
Arabic

Mazin

Rain clouds

Uncommon
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