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

16 names

English

Avery

From Alberich or Alfred; meaning depends on the route

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English

Ainsley

Clearing associated with solitude or a hermitage

FamiliarRising
Swahili · Arabic

Amani

Peace in Swahili; wishes in Arabic

Familiar
English · African American

Amari

Meaning uncertain

Familiar
Greek

Andrea

Form of Andrew; related to manly

Familiar
English

Arden

Possibly high, through a place name

Familiar
English · French

Aubrey

Elf ruler

Familiar
Arabic · Sanskrit

Amal

Hope

Uncommon
Sanskrit

Aruna

Reddish glow; dawn

Uncommon
Hebrew · Japanese

Ami

My people

Rare gem
Chinese

An

Peace with the cited Chinese characters

Rare gem
Zulu · Xhosa

Andile

They have increased

Rare gem
Punjabi

Anhad

Unstruck melody; limitless sound

Rare gem
Chinese

Anran

Calm; safe, when written 安然

Rare gem
Zulu · Xhosa

Ayanda

They are increasing

Rare gem
Yoruba

Ayomide

My joy has arrived

Rare gem
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