Name Meanings

Whether you're expecting an Independence Day baby or want to raise a free spirit, take inspiration from these names meaning freedom and independence. Sure, there's Liberty, but what about Saoirse, Scheherazade, or Charlie?

July baby names are some of the hottest around, relating to all things summer and sunshine, as well as notable events, figures, and holidays in July.

Beach-combing for summery baby names and digging up some surprising treasures.

Cancer baby names reference the summer season, the moon, and water. Consider one of these lovable names for your sweet and sensitive Cancer child.

Night names take their cues from the stars, moon, and mythological deities of the night sky. Explore our guide to 100+ nighttime baby names.

Gemini baby names have a brilliance about them. Much like people born under the sign of the twins, names for Gemini babies are smart and sparkling.

Enlightened choices drawn from the spiritual practice of Buddhism, from new favorites like Bodhi to rarities like Moksha and Om.

Japanese names are stylish and significant, and increasingly on trend today. If you want to honor Japanese heritage or a connection to the language and culture, here is a beginner's guide to beautiful and meaningful Japanese names.

April showers bring May flowers! Or rather, floral baby names. Names inspired by the month of May relate to the season and its symbols.

For Arbor Day, we offer interesting alternatives to some of the common tree names.

Ethiopian names are rooted in tradition and religion, including gorgeous undiscovered variations of Biblical classics, and stylish names from the Amharic language. Read on to hear our picks of Ethiopian names that would cross beautifully into the Western world.

Taurus baby names reference the earth, spring, the color green, the flower violet, and the meaning strength, all symbols for the sign of Taurus.

Easter names are Springy, symbolic, and spiritual. They include common names connected to nature, such as Lily and Willow, as well as rare names with meanings related to rabbits, rebirth, palms — even eggs!

Explore the rainbow of Hindu names with colorful meanings, just in time for Holi.

Celebrating a baby born at sunrise, sunset, or midnight? These names from all around the world celebrate special times of the day, from dawn till dusk and back again.

There is a whole category of energetic word names for boys that practically leap off the page.

A beginner's guide to beautiful and meaningful Japanese names.

Good names with bad meanings exist, and you might be surprised to discover some of the most popular names of all time among them. Here are 60+ of the best. Read them at your peril!

Names with great meanings have never been more appealing than they are right now. We've rounded up 200+ of the best baby names meaning love, light, hope and more.

100 most common last names in the US are collected here, with their origins and meanings. Is yours on the list?

Names that mean red were the prime requirement for my baby name search. Here are some options for boys, girls, and both.

The meaning of Mary is shrouded in mystery, despite its super classic status. We take a look at the most compelling candidates for Mary's meaning and origin.

Christmas names for baby girls, from the classic Holly and Ivy to the new-styled Dove or Lumi.

Christmas names for baby boys range from the classic Joseph or Emmanuel to modern-style Drummer or Dove.

The newest additions to the Nameberry database range from international names, nature names, virtue names, and recent celebrity and pop culture choices.