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Browse names by origin, theme, religion, era, and popularity — find the perfect name for your style.

By Origin

African names

Names from across Africa's diverse linguistic traditions — Swahili, Yoruba, Zulu, Igbo, and beyond

Arabic names

Beautiful Arabic names rooted in centuries of language, poetry, and Islamic tradition

Celtic names

Poetic Celtic names from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales with deep mythological roots

English names

Classic and contemporary English names with deep Anglo-Saxon, Norman, and literary roots

French names

Chic and timeless French names beloved for their elegance and melodic Romance language roots

German names

Historic Germanic names from Old High German roots that shaped European naming traditions

Greek names

Timeless Greek names drawn from mythology, philosophy, and the golden age of ancient Greece

Hebrew names

Biblical and modern Israeli names with deep theological roots and ancient meanings

Indian names

Richly meaningful Indian names drawn from Sanskrit, regional languages, and ancient epics

Italian names

Melodic Italian names from Roman history, Renaissance culture, and Catholic tradition

Japanese names

Beautiful Japanese names where kanji characters give each name a unique layered meaning

Latin names

Elegant Latin names with centuries of classical history, used across Europe and beyond

Nordic names

Strong Norse and Scandinavian names rooted in Viking mythology and Old Norse tradition

Slavic names

Strong, lyrical Slavic names drawn from ancient Slavic roots and centuries of tradition

Spanish names

Musical and warm Spanish names from Spain and Latin America with deep Catholic and Latin roots