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.