100+ Baby Names With Meanings

By Juna Ellis

Picking a baby name is one of those decisions that feels small until it really does not. You say it out loud, imagine it on a birthday cake, then test it again a few hours later. This list keeps things easy. Clean categories, clear meanings, and names that work in real life.

Baby Girl Names With Meanings

  • Amelia. Work and effort.
  • Olivia. Olive tree, peace.
  • Isla. Island.
  • Ava. Life and breath.
  • Sophia. Wisdom.
  • Mia. Mine, beloved.
  • Charlotte. Free woman.
  • Luna. Moon.
  • Ella. Light.
  • Aria. Air, melody.
  • Grace. Elegance and kindness.
  • Nora. Honor.
  • Hazel. Hazel tree.
  • Violet. Purple flower.
  • Aurora. Dawn.
  • Stella. Star.
  • Lucy. Light.
  • Ivy. Climbing vine.
  • Chloe. Blooming, fertility.
  • Layla. Night.
  • Zoe. Life.
  • Penelope. Weaver.
  • Ruby. Red gemstone.
  • Alice. Noble.
  • Willow. Slender tree.
  • Eliza. God is my oath.
  • Sienna. Reddish brown.
  • Madeline. High tower.
  • Eva. Life.
  • Naomi. Pleasantness.
  • Camila. Attendant.
  • Lila. Night, purple.
  • Freya. Norse goddess of love.
  • Josephine. God will add.
  • Daisy. Day’s eye flower.
  • Athena. Goddess of wisdom.
  • Clara. Bright and clear.
  • Rosalie. Rose.
  • Margot. Pearl.

Baby Boy Names With Meanings

  • Liam. Strong-willed warrior.
  • Noah. Rest and comfort.
  • Oliver. Olive tree.
  • Elijah. My God is Yahweh.
  • James. Supplanter.
  • Henry. Home ruler.
  • Lucas. Light-giving.
  • Benjamin. Son of the right hand.
  • Leo. Lion.
  • Theodore. Gift of God.
  • Jack. God is gracious.
  • Ezra. Help.
  • Sebastian. Revered.
  • Daniel. God is my judge.
  • Owen. Young warrior.
  • Samuel. Heard by God.
  • Matthew. Gift of God.
  • Aiden. Little fire.
  • Julian. Youthful.
  • Caleb. Faithful.
  • Isaac. Laughter.
  • Anthony. Priceless one.
  • Dylan. Son of the sea.
  • Wyatt. Brave in war.
  • Nathan. He gave.
  • Joseph. God will increase.
  • Andrew. Manly and brave.
  • Thomas. Twin.
  • Christopher. Bearer of Christ.
  • Aaron. Exalted.
  • Miles. Soldier or merciful.
  • Elias. The Lord is my God.
  • Josiah. God supports.
  • Asher. Happy and blessed.
  • Roman. Citizen of Rome.
  • Easton. East-facing place.
  • Hunter. One who hunts.
  • Axel. Father of peace.
  • Micah. Who is like God.

Unisex Baby Names With Meanings

  • Avery. Ruler of the elves.
  • Riley. Courageous.
  • Jordan. To descend.
  • Parker. Park keeper.
  • Quinn. Wise.
  • Rowan. Little red one.
  • Emerson. Son of Emery.
  • Finley. Fair-haired hero.
  • Blake. Dark or pale.
  • Morgan. Sea-born.
  • Taylor. Tailor.
  • Reese. Enthusiasm.
  • Casey. Brave.
  • Skyler. Scholar.
  • Dakota. Friend and ally.
  • Hayden. Fire.
  • Jesse. Gift.
  • Lane. Path or roadway.
  • Phoenix. Rebirth.
  • River. Flowing water.
  • Sage. Wise one.
  • Ellis. Benevolent.
  • Remy. Oarsman.
  • Peyton. Fighting man’s estate.
  • Marley. Pleasant seaside meadow.
  • Spencer. Steward.
  • Robin. Bright fame.
  • Charlie. Free person.
  • Harper. Harp player.
  • Logan. Little hollow.
  • Sawyer. Woodcutter.
  • Blair. Plain or field.
  • Reagan. Little king.
  • Tatum. Cheerful bringer.
  • Micah. Who is like God.
  • Kendall. Valley of the River Kent.
  • Lennon. Lover.
  • Arden. Great forest.
  • Noel. Born on Christmas.

If you are torn between a few, say them out loud with your last name and sit with them for a bit. The right baby name usually feels steady, not rushed.

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