Name Meanings

Libra baby names are as harmonious as the scales that represent the sign. Find inspiration for naming your Libra child in this full guide.

Number names for babies can reflect birth order, or celebrate numbers with meaning to you. Check out our multicultural options, from Una to Trillion.

From Puffy Cheeks to Pirate, these are the quirkiest name meanings out there.

September baby names draw from the Fall season, Virgo and Libra star signs, holidays that take place during the month, and more!

Virgo baby names are connected to purity and maidens as well as the Earth, wisdom, and more. We have the definitive guide to naming Virgo babies.

Brand name or baby name? They're both! Take a look at the baby names that were inspired by popular brand names in 2023 — some of them might surprise you.

August baby names relate to Leo and Virgo — August's star signs — the birthstones and flowers of the month, and everything summer.

Leo baby names relate to lions — the symbol of the sign — fire, the Sun, and so much more. If you need a name for your Leo baby, consult our guide.

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?

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

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

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.

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.

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.