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

28 names

German · French

Charles

Man; an alternative army derivation is proposed

Top 100
Latin · French

Oliver

Possibly olive tree; older origin debated

Top 100
French · English

Calvin

Bald

Familiar
Greek · French

Eugene

Well-born

Familiar
French · Latin

Lucien

Light, through Lucius

Familiar
French · Latin

Marcel

From Marcus; probably linked to Mars

Familiar
French · Latin

Quentin

Fifth

Familiar
Latin · French

Clement

Merciful; gentle

Uncommon
French · Latin

Émile

Rival

Uncommon
French · Germanic

Henri

Home ruler

Uncommon
French · Latin

Marius

Possibly related to Mars or Latin male

Uncommon
French · Latin

René

Born again

Uncommon
French · Greek

Anatole

Sunrise

Rare gem
French · Germanic

Armand

Army man

Rare gem
French · Latin

Auguste

Exalted; venerable

Rare gem
French · Greek

Basile

Royal; kingly

Rare gem
French · Greek

Évariste

Well pleasing

Rare gem
French · Latin

Firmin

Firm

Rare gem
French

Gaspard

Possibly treasurer, through Jasper

Rare gem
French · Germanic

Gautier

Power of the army

Rare gem
French · Latin

Hilaire

Cheerful

Rare gem
French · Latin

Honoré

Honored; esteemed

Rare gem
French · Hebrew

Lazare

God has helped

Rare gem
French

Marceau

Form of Marcel

Rare gem
French · Latin

Octave

Eighth

Rare gem
Latin · French

Prosper

Fortunate; successful

Rare gem
French · Germanic

Thibault

Bold people

Rare gem
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