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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Vintage revival

Older names with lasting appeal

21 names

Welsh · English

Arthur

Origin unknown; a bear connection is one theory

Top 100
English · Scottish

Archie

Genuine; bold, through Archibald

Familiar
Scottish Gaelic

Kenneth

From Coinneach or Cináed; meanings differ

Familiar
Scottish Gaelic

Malcolm

Disciple of Saint Columba

FamiliarRising
English · Scottish

Sterling

Excellent; also a surname from Stirling, whose meaning is uncertain

Familiar
Scottish Gaelic

Angus

Possibly one strength

Uncommon
Scottish

Murray

Surname with Scottish and Irish origins

Uncommon
Irish · Scottish Gaelic

Fergus

Man of vigor

Rare gem
Welsh

Gareth

Meaning uncertain; an Arthurian name

Rare gem
Welsh

Geraint

Meaning unknown; possibly related to Gerontius

Rare gem
Scottish Gaelic

Hamish

Form of James; ultimate derivation disputed

Rare gem
Welsh

Hywel

Eminent; prominent

Rare gem
Welsh

Ianto

The Lord is gracious, through Ifan

Rare gem
English · Welsh

Kenrick

Variant of Kendrick; several possible roots

Rare gem
Welsh

Llewellyn

Variant of Llywelyn; origin uncertain

Rare gem
Welsh

Madoc

Little fortunate or good one

Rare gem
Scottish

Mungo

Possibly my dear

Rare gem
Scottish Gaelic

Murdo

Sea battle

Rare gem
Cornish · Welsh

Petroc

Historical saint’s name; ultimate meaning uncertain

Rare gem
Welsh

Rhodri

Wheel and king

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Hebrew · Scottish

Ron

Song; joy

Rare gem
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