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 176 names

Scottish · English

Arabella

Probably a form of Annabel

Familiar
English · Scottish

Archie

Genuine; bold, through Archibald

Familiar
English

Arden

Possibly high, through a place name

Familiar
Hebrew · English

Ariella

Lion of God

FamiliarRising
English

Arlo

Uncertain; possibly linked to a literary place name

Familiar
English · French

Aubrey

Elf ruler

Familiar
English

Aviana

Modern elaboration, probably of Ava

Familiar
English · Greek

Azalea

Azalea flower

FamiliarRising
English · French

Bellamy

Beautiful friend

Familiar
English

Birdie

Bird; also an affectionate short form

Familiar
English · Welsh

Bowen

Son of Owain

FamiliarRising
French · English

Brielle

God is my strong man; short form of Gabrielle

Familiar
American English

Brooklyn

After the New York City borough

Familiar
Irish · English

Callan

From the surname Ó Cathaláin

FamiliarRising
English

Callie

Short form of Caroline or names beginning Cal

Familiar
English · Irish

Casey

From Cathassach, meaning vigilant

Familiar
English · French · Latin

Clementine

Merciful; gentle

Familiar
English

Cole

Surname linked to Nicholas or Cola

Familiar
English

Dahlia

Dahlia flower

FamiliarRising
English · Norman French

Darcy

From Arcy

FamiliarRising
English · Scottish

Davina

Beloved, through David

Familiar
English

Edwin

Wealth and friend

Familiar
English

Elliot

Surname derived from Elias

Familiar
English · Hebrew

Elliott

The Lord is my God

Familiar
English · Welsh · Hebrew

Ellis

Form of Elias or of Welsh Elisedd

FamiliarRising
English · French

Elodie

Form of Alodia; possible riches element, origin uncertain

FamiliarRising
English

Elora

Probably a modern coinage

Familiar
English · Scottish

Elsie

My God is an oath, through Elizabeth

FamiliarRising
English · Germanic

Emmeline

Vigorous; unceasing

Familiar
English

Emmett

From an English surname based on Emma

Familiar
English

Evie

Short form of Eve or Evelyn

Familiar
English

Goldie

Gold; also a form of Golda

Familiar
English

Gracie

Affectionate form of Grace

Familiar
Scottish · English

Graham

Probably gravelly homestead

Familiar
English

Hallie

Home ruler; short form of Harriet

FamiliarRising
English

Hattie

Home ruler; short form of Harriet

FamiliarRising
English

Haven

Safe place; harbor

Familiar
English

Hollis

Holly trees

FamiliarRising
English

Holly

Holly tree

Familiar
Hawaiian · English

Kiana

Hawaiian form of Diana; divine

Familiar
English · Russian

Lana

Short form of Alana or Svetlana

Familiar
English · Italian

Lenora

Short form of Elenora; origin uncertain

FamiliarRising
English · French

Lottie

Pet form of Charlotte or Liselotte

FamiliarRising
English

Luella

Combination of Lou and Ella

Familiar
English · Latin

Mabel

Lovable

Familiar
English

Maggie

Pearl; short form of Margaret

Familiar
Spanish · English

Mariel

Diminutive of Maria

FamiliarRising
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