Baby names
Top Baby Names & Meanings: 30 Loved Picks for Girls, Boys & Anyone
Thirty loved names — girls, boys and unisex — with the meanings they are most often given, plus a calm way to choose together.
Names with a story to tell
Names with a story to tell — meanings, origins and shortlists, plus printable charts to keep your favourites. Popularity notes draw on the US Social Security Administration's published baby-name data.
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Common questions
Do baby name meanings matter?
Meanings are a lovely tie-breaker rather than a rule. One caution from our research: the same name can carry different meanings in different cultures and sources, so treat any single meaning as “often associated with” rather than a fixed fact.
How many names should be on our shortlist?
Most parents find 5 to 10 names a workable shortlist — few enough to compare properly, enough to have a real choice. Our coming free printable chart is designed exactly for that side-by-side comparison.
When should we choose the name?
Any time that feels calm — many parents shortlist during pregnancy and decide in the final weeks, while others wait to meet the baby first. There is no wrong moment, only a rushed one.
Can I browse names by starting letter?
Yes — browsing A to Z is one of the most popular ways parents search for names, and our Baby Names A to Z guide is in the works as part of this section.