Baby name generator
136 names with their origins and meanings. Filter by gender, origin, first letter, and length until something sticks.
Choosing a name you will still like in ten years
The names that age best tend to be the ones chosen quietly rather than cleverly. A few things worth testing before you commit.
Say the whole thing out loud
First name, middle name, surname, all together, at conversational speed. Listen for the join between the end of one word and the start of the next, which is where awkward combinations hide. Then say it the way an exasperated adult would say it across a room, because that version gets used too.
Check the initials and the shortening
Write the initials down. Then work out what the name will be shortened to, because it will be, whether or not you approve. If you dislike every available nickname, that is worth knowing now rather than in year three of school.
Consider how it travels
If your family spans more than one language, check how the name is pronounced and spelled in each. A name that is effortless in one language and a daily correction in another is a small tax your child pays, not you.
Meaning is nice, not decisive
Almost nobody will ever ask what the name means. It is a lovely detail for you and a story to tell later, but it should not outrank whether the name sounds right and wears well.