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What does a name’s meaning really mean? Lots of parents today don’t know, much less care, what the baby names they like mean in Old German or Ancient Hebrew. The root meanings of so many names come down to some equivalent of β€œdark-haired sword protector gift of Jehovah” that have very little relevance to modern life.

And yet there are some names with meanings so uplifting that they gain appeal on that basis alone. What parent can fail to hope that a name that means wise or noble or loving might inspire a child to embrace those qualities?

If the meaning of a name means a lot to you, consider this wide range of choices. And there are lots more where those came from. Search either via the meaning option on supersearch or download the ebook version (or hey, even buy an old school paper edition!) of The Baby Name Bible.

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Lauren Says:

May 17th, 2011 at 12:58 am

What about Felix? It means happy and lucky, two things we wish for our little Felix!

pam Says:

May 17th, 2011 at 8:41 am

You’re right, Lauren, Felix has a wonderful meaning. As I said, there are so many names with these great meanings that I couldn’t come close to including them all. Excellent choice!

Layla Says:

May 17th, 2011 at 11:20 am

By far my favorite baby name meaning is Imogen: beloved child. Swoon.

Liz Says:

May 17th, 2011 at 1:14 pm

Great list! Asher and Bennett have great meanings as well.

Liz Says:

May 17th, 2011 at 1:22 pm

Oh, and I’m well aware that you can’t possibly include each and every single name with a great meaning but I’d also like to add Naava/Nava, Naomi, Amira, and Asha =)

British American Says:

May 17th, 2011 at 1:24 pm

I tried to sway my husband toward Beatrice by telling him the meaning. Oh and I also told him that Dorothy means “gift of God”. Didn’t help my case though! :P

Instead we have a boy whose name means “farmer”. Ah well. It is nice if a name has a positive meaning, but not essential in our case.

Claire Says:

May 17th, 2011 at 1:28 pm

I fell in love with Astrid after seeing in a book that it meant “godlike beauty and strength.” What more could you wish for in a daughter?

jpruitt76 Says:

May 17th, 2011 at 2:13 pm

Let’s not forget:

Carina: dear, little one; beloved
Naomi: beautiful; pleasant; delightful;honest
Nova: chases butterflies (hopi indian meaning)
Maeve: intoxicating; intoxicatingly beautiful
Bevin: fair lady; melodious woman
Calista: most beautiful
Calla: beautiful
Priya: beloved
David: beloved

Tori Says:

May 17th, 2011 at 4:20 pm

My name’s Victoria and I think the meaning ‘victory’ is simply stunning.

babynamesrule Says:

May 17th, 2011 at 10:24 pm

I LOOOVE these names. Abelard? New name crush!

trich323 Says:

May 18th, 2011 at 1:26 pm

I’ve always loved Devin for a boy. I would love to have a little poet going to school with all those Hunters and Gunnars.

linzybindi Says:

May 18th, 2011 at 3:02 pm

Some of my favorites names are on this list!

Ada is so beautiful and understated!
Helena is so classy and beautiful
Millicent is totally on my list!

Ignatius is great!
Lysander is fun!

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April 8th, 2012 at 7:38 am

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MissAngelCake Says:

May 9th, 2012 at 6:38 am

I love these names! My favourite is Celeste for a girl, heavenly. Oh geese, but how do you pick out of Celeste and Sophia???!!!

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