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Baby Name Games Name Bank 16

evieweevils
By evieweevils
Updated Wed Oct 09 2019
A list of names to use for making a baby name game. :) Or for real life use, if you fancy them.
  1. Adelina

    • Origin:

      Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Slavic variation of Adeline

    • Meaning:

      "noble, nobility"

    • Description:

      Adelina is back in the Top 1000 after an absence of nearly a century, thanks to the meteoric rise of her sister name Adeline -- along with Adelaide, Adele, and Ada.
  2. Angelique

    • Origin:

      French diminutive of Angela

    • Meaning:

      "angelic"

    • Description:

      Angelique was the fastest-rising girl name of 2021, influenced by French-Mexican actress Angelique Boyer, who starred in the telenovela Imperio de mentiras (Empire of Lies).
  3. Barbara

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "foreign woman"

    • Description:

      Barbara is back! Among the fastest-rising names of 2023, Barbara came back from oblivion at the very bottom of the Top 1000, gaining nearly 100 places on the popularity list.
  4. Bear

    • Origin:

      Animal name

    • Meaning:

      "bear"

    • Description:

      Bear has suddenly lumbered onto the baby name landscape. Perhaps inspired by British adventurer Bear Grylls (born Edward Michael), first celebrity chef Jamie Oliver used it as the middle name for his boy Buddy, and Alicia Silverstone called her son Bear Blu, followed by Kate Winslet's Bear Blaize.
  5. Blaise

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "to lisp, stammer"

    • Description:

      As modern as it sounds, Blaise is an ancient Christian martyr name. In Arthurian legend, Blaise is the name of Merlin the Magician's secretary. Its relation to the word and name Blaze gives it a fiery feel. Amanda Beard named her baby boy Blaise Ray.
  6. Cintia

    • Description:

      Cintia is a feminine name derived from Cynthia, which originates from Greek mythology. The name refers to Mount Cynthus on the island of Delos, the birthplace of the goddess Artemis (known as Diana in Roman mythology), who was sometimes called Cynthia. This spelling variation is particularly common in Portuguese, Spanish, and Hungarian language communities, giving it a distinctive international character. Cintia carries the elegant, classical associations of its mythological origins while offering a slightly different visual and phonetic quality than the more common Cynthia. The name evokes connections to the moon, as Artemis/Diana was a lunar goddess, suggesting brightness, beauty, and celestial qualities.
  7. Curtis

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "courteous, polite"

    • Description:

      Curtis is an attractive if somewhat dated surname name that has been borne by several significant musicians and athletes--think Curtis Mayfield, Curtis James Jackson III--aka 50 Cent, and also director Curtis Hanson.
  8. Daisy

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Margaret or flower name, English

    • Meaning:

      "day's eye"

    • Description:

      Daisy, fresh, wholesome, and energetic, is one of the flower names that burst back into bloom after a century's hibernation. Originally a nickname for Margaret (the French Marguerite is the word for the flower), Daisy comes from the phrase "day's eye," because it opens its petals at daybreak.
  9. Dorothy

    • Origin:

      English variation of Greek Dorothea

    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"

    • Description:

      In the 1930s, Dorothy left Kansas and landed in the Land of Oz; by the '80s she had become a Golden Girl, living in Miami with roommates Blanche and Rose, giving her a decidedly older image. But parents today seeking a quiet classic are bringing Dorothy back—she reentered the Top 1000 in 2011 after almost completely disappearing.
  10. Dyani

    • Origin:

      Native American

    • Meaning:

      "deer"

    • Description:

      Beautiful Indigenous name connected to visual artist Dyani White Hawk. Dyani was most popular in 2001, when it was given to 73 baby girls.
  11. Emma

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "universal"

    • Description:

      Emma has now been among the top girl names in the United States for several years, claiming the Number 1 crown in 2008 and again from 2015 to 2018 before dropping back to second place.
  12. Franklin

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "free landholder"

    • Description:

      A doubly Presidential name, via Pierce and Roosevelt, Franklin was given an initial boost via the fame of Benjamin Franklin. It also has a literary tie to the main character of the Wilkie Collins classic The Moonstone.
  13. Hariata

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian variation of Harriet

    • Description:

      A feminissima version of a super-serious name.
  14. Henrique

    • Description:

      Henrique is the Portuguese and Spanish form of Henry, a name with Germanic origins meaning 'home ruler' or 'ruler of the household.' This variation maintains the regal heritage of the original while adding a distinctive Latin flair through its pronunciation (en-REE-kay). Popular throughout Portugal, Brazil, and Spanish-speaking countries, Henrique conveys strength and nobility while sounding melodic and warm. The name has a long history of use among European royalty, carrying connotations of leadership and dignity. While less common in English-speaking countries, it has gained recognition through cultural exchange and global connectivity. Henrique offers parents a sophisticated international option with accessible nickname possibilities like Enrique, Ricky, or Rique.

  15. Iakono
    • Jorge

      • Origin:

        Spanish and Portuguese variation of George

      • Description:

        The classic Jorge is one of the most popular and classic Spanish names for boys in the US. Some Latine families pronounce it the same way as George.
    • Kai

      • Origin:

        Hawaiian, Frisian, Chinese

      • Meaning:

        "sea; warrior; triumph"

      • Description:

        Kai is an internationally flexible name with many possible origins and meanings, growing in popularity in the US and a diverse range of European countries.
    • Kateri

      • Origin:

        Mohawk variation of Katherine

      • Meaning:

        "pure"

      • Description:

        St. Kateri Teckakwitha is the first Native American saint, canonized in 2012. St. Kateri was the daughter of a Mohawk warrior, born in 1656 in upstate New York. She converted to Christianity at age 20 and died at 24, and was known as "Lily of the Mohawk." Kateri was the name the saint took on, a native variation of Katherine, upon her baptism.
    • Lilac

      • Origin:

        English, from Persian

      • Meaning:

        "bluish or lilac"

      • Description:

        Could Lilac be the next Lila or Lily or Violet? It certainly has a lot going for it--those lilting double 'l's, the fabulous fragrance it exudes, and the fact that it's a color name as well, providing a ready made nursery theme. In addition, the lilac is symbolic of first love.
    • Lucy

      • Origin:

        English variation of Lucia, Latin

      • Meaning:

        "light"

      • Description:

        A versatile classic, Lucy is both sweet and solid, a saint's name, and the heroine of several great novels. First fashionable in England and Wales, Lucy is now a popular choice in the US, The Netherlands, and New Zealand.