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

27 names

English · Biblical Greek · Latin

Silas

Probably a short form of Silvanus; other explanations exist

Top 100
Aramaic · Greek

Thomas

A twin

Top 100
Swedish · Greek

Anders

Scandinavian form of Andrew

Familiar
Greek · French

Eugene

Well-born

Familiar
Greek

George

Farmer; earthworker

Familiar
Hebrew · Greek

Ozias

My strength is the Lord

FamiliarRising
English · Greek

Peter

Stone

Familiar
English · Greek

Philip

Friend of horses

Familiar
Greek

Basil

Royal; kingly

Uncommon
Greek

Cosmo

Order; world; universe

Uncommon
Greek

Jerome

Sacred name

Uncommon
Greek

Myron

Sweet oil; perfume

Uncommon
Greek

Nestor

Returner; one who comes home

Uncommon
French · Greek

Anatole

Sunrise

Rare gem
French · Greek

Basile

Royal; kingly

Rare gem
Greek

Erasmus

Beloved; desired

Rare gem
French · Greek

Évariste

Well pleasing

Rare gem
Swedish · Greek

Nils

Scandinavian form of Nicholas

Rare gem
Greek

Philo

Friend or lover

Rare gem
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