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Irish Baby Names and Meanings

If you are of the Irish heritage and looking for Irish names, look no further. We have a great selection of baby names to help you pick just the right name.

Irish Names

Akaisha – the akaisha flower
Bridget, Brit – Strong
Ciannait – ancient
Ciar – saint’s name
Conroy – Wise Man
Gale – stranger
Galvin – sparrow
Gannon – fair-complexioned
Kacey – Eagle-Eyed
Keara – from a saint’s name
Kerri – Dark-Haired
Laoghaire – calf herder, a shepard
Liadan – grey lady
Liam – unwavering protector
Mac son of
Moira – bitter; great
Moriarty – sea warrior
Muriel – myrrh; sea-bright; angel of June
Nevan – holy, little saint
Quigley – Maternal Side
Quinlan – well-shaped, athletic
Shamus – Supplanter
Shane – God is gracious
Shanessa – God is gracious
Shannon – wise one, river name
Shea – hawk-like, stately
Sheena – God’s gracious gift
Sheridon – wild one
Sinead – gracious
Torrence – Like a Tall Tower
Uilliam – Form of William
Uistean – Intelligent

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Spanish Baby Names and Meanings

Are you looking for Spanish names to help you name your baby? We have quite a selection of baby names and meanings to help you find the perfect name.

Spanish Names and Meanings

Abrienda – Opening
Adoncia – Sweet
Agustin – Venerable, the exalted one
Al – Handsome
Alameda – A Poplar tree
Alatea – Truth
Aldonza – Sweet
Alejandra – The defender, or helper of mankind. Feminine form of Alexander. Also see Alexis
Alejandria – The defender, or helper of mankind. Feminine form of Alexander. Also see Alexis
Alejandro – The protector and helper of mankind. Also see Sanders
Alfonse – Noble and ready
Allegra – Cheerful, joyous
Alonso – Noble and ready
Amata – Beloved. Form of Amy
Anita – Grace, or favoured by God. From the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning
Antonio – Worthy of praise
Armada – The armed one
Armando – Of the army
Arturo – Variation of Arthur. Bear
Beatrix – Variation of Beatrice, ‘The blessed one. She who brings joy’
Belita – The beautiful one
Bernita – Variation of Bernadine, ‘As brave as a bear’
Bonita – Pretty
Brigida – Variation of Bridget, ‘Strong, spirited’
Buena – Good
Carlita – Variation of Carla, ‘Valiant, strong, free
Carmelita – A garden or orchard
Carmen – A garden or orchard
Carlos – Variation of Charles. Manly, full grown
Catalina – Pure. From the name Catherine or Katherine. Also used as an independent name
Catalonia – A region of Spain
Cesario – The name of the famous Roman emperor
Cesaro – The name of the famous Roman emperor
Che – God will add
Chiquita – The little one
Christianio – Variation of Christian. Follower of Christ
Christobal – Variation of Christopher. Bearing Christ
Clarina – Variation of Clarice, ‘The little brilliant one’
Claudio – The lame one
Concepcion – A name that relates to the Virgin Mary’s Immaculate Conception
Consuelo – Consolation
Corazon – The heart. Often used in the Philippines
Corina – A maiden
Cristo – Bearing Christ. From the name Christopher
Damita – The little noble lady
Darien – A placename
Delma – Of the sea
Desira – Variation of Desiree, ‘The desired one’
Diego – Spanish form of James. The supplanter. Also see Santiago
Dolores – Sorrow. Derived from the seven sorrows of the Virgin Mary
Dom – Variation of Dominic, Domingo
Domingo – Variation of Dominic. Of the Lord
Duena – A chaperone
Edgardo – Great spearman
Eduardo – Happy guardian
Efrain – Fruitful. One of the sons of Joseph in the Bible
Eldora – The golden one
Elena – The light of the sun. Also see Eileen, Elaine, Eleanor and Ellen
Elisa – Variation of Elizabeth, ‘Consecrated to God’
Elsa – A Variation of Elizabeth, ‘Consecrated to God’
Emilio – Industrious. The masculine form of Emily
Engracia – Graceful
Enrica – The ruler of the home. A feminine form of Henry. Also see Harriet
Enrico – The ruler of the home or estate
Enrique – The ruler of the home or estate
Ernesto – The serious, earnest one
Ernie – The serious, earnest one
Esmeralda – Spanish expression meaning Emerald
Esperanza – Hopeful
Esteban – Spanish form of Stephen. A crown or garland
Estefani – Variation of Stephanie, ‘A garland or crown’
Estefania – Variation of Stephanie, ‘A garland or crown’
Estella – Variation of Estelle, ‘star of the East’
Ester – A star. Also see Estelle, Hesper and Stella
Estevan – Variation of Stephen. A crown or garland
Evangalista – Variation of Evangeline, ‘The bearer of good news’
Evita – Life-giving. Also see Evelyn
Federico – A peaceful ruler
Felipa – A lover of horses. The feminine form of Philip Felipe – A lover of horses
Ferdie – Variation of Ferdinand, Ferdinando
Ferdinando – Variation of Ferdinand. An adventurer or traveller
Fidelia – Faithful
Filipe – Variation of Phillip. Lover of horses
Florencia – Variation of Florence, ‘Blossoming, flourishing’
Francisca – Variation of Frances, ‘Free woman’
Francisco – Variation of Francis. From France, or a free man
Franco – Variation of Francis. From France, or a free man
Frederico – A peaceful ruler
Frida – Variation of Frederica, ‘peaceful ruler’
Frisco – Variation of Francis. A free man
Gil – My joy. Variation of Gilbert, Gilberto, Gilchrist
Gilberto – Trusted
Gisella – Variation of Giselle, ‘A pledge’
Gitana – The gipsy
Gizella – Variation of Gisella, ‘A pledge’
Gomez – A man
Guillermo – A strong and resolute protector
Havana – The capital of Cuba
Hermosa – Beautiful
Hernando – Prepared for the journey. An adventurer or traveller
Iago – Spanish form of James. The supplanter. Also from Shakespeare’s play Othello
Ignacio – Variation of Ignatius. Ardent, fiery
Ignatio – Variation of Ignatius. Ardent, fiery
Imelda – A floret
Ina – Pure, chaste
Incencia – Innocent
Incencio – Innocent
Ines – Pure, chaste
Inez – Pure, chaste
Isabel – Variation of Elizabeth, ‘Consecrated to God’
Izabel – Variation of Isabel, ‘Consecrated to God’
Jacinta – Beautiful. Also a form of Hyacinth
Jacquita – Girl
Jade – The jade stone
Javier – Of the new house
Javy – Variation of Javier. Of the new house
Jeses – Variation of Jesus.The saviour or God is salvation
Jorge – A farmer. St George is the patron saint of England
Jo – Variation of Joanna, Joanne, Josefina, Josephina, Josephine
Jocinta – Variation of Jocelyn, ‘Supportive, just’
Jorna – Journey
Jose – Spanish form of Joseph. God shall add
Josefina – Variation of Joseph, ‘God shall add’
Josinta – Variation of Jocinta, ‘supportive’
Juan – Spanish form of John. God is gracious
Juan Carlos – Combination of Juan and Carolos
Juana – God is gracious
Juanita – God is gracious
Julio – Variation of Julius. Youthful
Latoya – Victorious. A popular name in the USA
Leonardo – As brave as a lion. Also see Leander, Lionel and Leo
Linda – Pretty. Also a nickname from Belinda
Lindy – Pretty. Also a nickname from Belinda
Lola – Sorrow
Loma – Little queen
Lona – Solitary
Lourdes – From the pilgrimage town in southern France
Lucetta – Light
Lucia – Light
Lucio – Light. Also see Luke
Luis – A famous warrior
Luisa – Variation of Louise, ‘A famous warrior maiden’
Luzia – Variation of Luz, ‘Light’
Lynda – Pretty. Also a nickname from Belinda
Lyndey – Pretty. Also a nickname from Belinda
Madalena – Variation of Madline, ‘A woman from the village of Magdala’
Magdalena – Variation of Magdala. ‘A woman from the village of Magdala’
Malaya – Free. Also a country name
Manuel – Variation of Emmanuel. God is with us
Manuela – God is with us. Feminine form of Emmanuel
Marco – From Marcus, which relates to Mars, the God of war. Also see Marius and Martin
Marquez – Noble
Margarita – Variation of Margaret, ‘A Pearl’
Maria – Variation of Mary, ‘Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child’
Maribel – A combination of Maria and Belle or Isabel
Mariposa – Butterfly
Mariquita – Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child
Marita – Pure
Marta – A lady
Mateo – Variation of Matthew. Gift of God
Melosa – Variation of Melissa, ‘The honeybee’
Mercedes – Merciful. From a title of the Virgin Mary
Miguel – Like the Lord
Natividad – The nativity
Nando – Variation of Ferdinando. Brave adventurer
Natal – Christmas
Nataniel – Variation of Nathaniel. Gift of God
Nate – Variation of Nataniel, Nathan, Nathaniel. Gift of God
Navarro – The plains
Nazaret – Of Nazareth
Neba – Variation of Neva, ‘Snowy, new’
Neva – Snowy, new
Nevada – Snow, or as white as snow. Also the name of an American state
Nicolas – The victory of the people
Nina – A girl
Nita – God is gracious
Noberto – Hero
Normand – Variation of Norman. Man of the North
Normando – Variation of Norman. Man of the North
Ofelia – To help, a helper
Olalla – The well-spoken one
Oliverio – Variation of Oliver. Olive tree
Ormand – Variation of Orman. Sailor
Ossie – Variation of Osbert, Osborn, Osgood, Osman, Osmond, Oswald, Oswaldo, Oswell, Oswin
Osvaldo – Variation of Oswald. Divine power
Oswaldo – Variation of Oswald. Divine power
Ozvaldo – Variation of Oswald. Divine power
Ozwaldo – Variation of Oswald. Divine power
Ozzie – Variation of Ozbert, Ozborn, Ozgood, Ozman, Ozmond, Ozvaldo, Ozwald, Ozwaldo, Ozwell, Ozwin
Pablo – Small. Spanish form of Paul
Pacifico – Peaceful
Paloma – A dove
Pancho – Tuft, plume
Pasquale – Variation of Pascale, ‘Born at Easter’
Patia – Leaf
Patricio – Variation of Patrick. Nobleman
Paulina – Variation of Paula, ‘Small’
Paz – Peace
Pedro – A stone or rock. Also see Ferris, Parkin and Pierson
Pepa – God shall add
Pepe – God shall add
Pepita – God shall add
Perla – A little sphere
Pilar – Aboriginal: A spear. Spanish: supportive, a pillar
Primavera – Springtime, a child of the spring
Querida – The beloved one
Quintero – Five
Quirce – The name of a 4th-century martyr
Quita – White, five
Quito – Variation of Quentin. Fifth
Rafael – God heals, or healed by God
Rafaela – Variation of Raphaela, ‘The divine healer, or healed by God’
Rafaella – Variation of Raphaela, ‘The divine healer, or healed by God’
Ramiro – A great judge or adviser
Ramon – A wise or mighty protector
Ramona – A wise protector. The feminine form of Ramon or Raymond
Raquel – Variation of Rachel, ‘A ewe’. The wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph in the Bible
Renaldo – A wise and powerful ruler. Also see Reginald, Reynold and Ronson
Reno – Reindeer
Ria – Of the river. Also a short form of Maria (See Mary)
Ricardo – Variation of Richard. Brave and strong
Rio – River
Roberto – Variation of Robert. Bright, fame
Roderigo – A renowned ruler
Rodolfo – A famous wolf. Also see Ralph and Rolf
Rodrigo – A renowned ruler
Rolando – Variation of Roland.Famed throughout the land
Rollie – Variation of Roland, Rolando, Rowland
Ronaldo – Variation of Ronald. A wise and powerful ruler
Rosa – The flower Rose (Rosa). Also – From the word for a horse
Rosabell – Beautiful rose
Rosabella – Beautiful rose
Rosalinda – Pretty rose, horse, serpent
Rosalyn – The flower Rose (Rosa). Also – From the word for a horse
Rosario – From the word for a rosary
Rosarita – Rose, pearl
Rosita – The flower Rose (Rosa). Also – From the word for a horse
Rudolfo – Variation of Rudolph. A famous wolf
Sal – Variation of Salvador, Salvator. A saviour
Salomon – Wise and peaceful
Salvador – A saviour
Sancho – Truthful and sincere
Santana – Saint
Santiago – Of St’James
Santos – Of the saints. Also see Toussaint
Savanna – From the grasslands or open plains
Sevilla – The name of a city
Seville – A Spanish city
Solana – The sun
Soledad – Good health
Teodoro – Variation of Theodore. The gift of God
Tia – Aunt, princess
Timoteo – Variation of Timothy. Honouring God, or honoured by God
Tomas – A twin. A form of Thomas
Trinidad – After the Caribbean island
Ventura – Good luck, happiness
Victorio – Variation of Victor. Winner, conqueror
Vina – From the vineyard
Vincente – Variation of Vincent. Conqueror, victor
Vino – Wine
Vitoria – Variation of Victoria, ‘Victory, the victorious one’
Vittorio – Variation of Victor. Winner, conqueror
Xan – Variation of Alexandra, ‘The defender, or helper of mankind’. Variation of Xandra, Xantha, Xanthe, Xanthine, Xanthus, Xanthippe, Xantippe’
Xandra – Variation of Alexandra, ‘The defender, or helper of mankind’
Xaviera – Arabic: Brilliant, bright. Spanish: Of the new house. Feminine form of Xavier
Xavier – Of the new house
Xeres – Older
Ximen – Spanish form of Simon. The listener
Ximena – Variation of Ximenes. Obedient
Ximenes – Spanish form of Simon. The listener
Ximens – Spanish form of Simon. The listener
Ximun – Basque form of Simon
Xuxa – A Queen or ruler. Feminine form of Xerxes
Ynes – Pure, chaste. Forms of the girl’s name Agnes
Ynez – Pure, chaste. Forms of the girl’s name Agnes
Ysabel – A Variation of Elizabeth, ‘Consecrated to God’
Ysobel – A Variation of Elizabeth, ‘Consecrated to God’
Yzabel – Variation of Isabel, ‘God’s oath’
Zavier – Of the new house

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Scottish Baby Names and Meanings

List of Scottish names to help you when naming your precious baby. Baby names with meanings listed below.

Scottish Baby Names

Ainsley – my meadow
Akira – anchor
Alastair – protector of mankind, defender, helper
Athol – place name
Baird – minstrel
Bairn – child
Bonnie – sweet and good
Camden – from the winding valley
Chalmers – son of the lord
Dallas – place name, wise
Davis – David’s son
Douglas – from the dark water
Finlay – fair heroe, sunbeam
Grear – watchful
Ian – Form of John
Irvin, Irving – Handsome
Janet – Variant of Jane
Kenneth – handsome; born of fire; royal oath
Kyla, Kyle – Lovely
Laird lord, landed – gentry
Leith – wide river
Lennox – amid the lems, from the field of elm trees
Leslie – dweller in the gray castle; small meadow
Logan – little hollow
Mac – son of
Macauley – Righteous
Maisie – child of light
Malcolm – Royal Blood
Malcom – disciple of Saint Columbia
Minna – love; mother; bitterness
Monroe – mouth of the Roe River; wheelwright
Murdock – victorious at sea
Nairne – from the narrow river glade
Ogilvy – from the high peak
Ross – from the peninsula; horse
Tavis – twin
Vanora – white wave

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Russian Baby Names

Searching for Russian baby names? Here is a selection of baby names with meanings to help you in your search for the perfect baby name.

Russian Names

Bohdana – from god
Boris – fight, battler
Cyzarine – royalty
Fayina – free one
Galina – light
Gavrie – man of God
Ivan – Form of John
Jelena – shining light
Kisa – kitty
Kiska – pure
Lacey – Cheerful One
Larissa – name of a city, mythical woman; cheerful one
Marina – sea maiden
Nika – born on Sunday
Oksana – glory be to God
Olga – holy
Sacha – helper and defender of mankind
Sashenka – defender and helper of mankind
Sonia – wisdom
Svetlana – star
Tanya – fairy princess
Ustin – Form of Justin
Vania – God’s gift
Vanya – gracious gift of God
Yakov – the supplanter, held by the heel
Yalena – Form of Helen
Yerik – appointed by God
Yeva – live-giving
Zasha – Form of Sasha
Zilya – Form of Theresa

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Japanese Baby Names and Meanings

In search for Japanese names for your new baby? Look no futher. We have a nice selection of names and meanings to choose from.

Japanese Names

Kae – Blessing
Naoko – Honest
Ai – love
Akira – anchor
Hana – flower
Hiroshi – generous
Jiro – second male
Keiko – adored one
Kiyoshi – quiet
Mai – brightness
Mamoru – gurdian
Midori – green
Nami – wave
Naomi – pleasent one
Nozomi – hope
Reiko – gratitude
Sachiko – bliss
Sakura – cherry blossoms
Yayoi – march
Yoko – posotive
Yuri – lily
Kazuo-peace
Kentaro – big boy
Makoto – sincer
Akiko – bright light
Shota – soar
Yuta – superior
Rin – valiant
Kaede – maple leaf
Yuki – snow
Miki – beauty
Takuto – develop
Ken – healthy
Yu – eternal
Tomo – friendly
Isamu – brave
Ryu – dragon
Ryo – good
Daichi – the earth
Ituki – tree
Mirai – future
Ren – lotus
Souta – dashing
Riku – land
Momo – peach
Aya – colorful
Sora – sky
Kai – Ocean
Satoshi – clever

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Italian Names and Baby Name Meanings

If you are looking for a list of Italian names or baby names, we have put together a nice list from which to choose. You will see the meaning directly beside the name below:

Italian Names and Meanings

Andria – love, joy
Bambi – child
Belinda – beautiful snake
Belladonna – beautiful woman
Bianca – white
Caprice – fanciful, unpredictable
Carlotta – Form of Charlotte
Dante – lasting
Delanna – soft as wool
Donata – gift from god
Donna – lady
Esta – from the east
Farfalla – butterfly
Fiorenza – flower
Giacinta – hyacinth
Gianina – god is gracious
Giovanni – Form of John
Mariabella – my beautiful Mary
Mario, Marius – Form of Marius
Mia – mine
Napoleon – lion of the woods; from the city of Naples
Neroli – orange blossom
Nino – God is gracious
Pancrazio – supreme ruler, all powerful
Prima – first one
Primo – first one
Quorra – heart
Rocco – rest
Romana – from Rome
Romeo – pilgrim to Rome
Rosalia – Melody
Rose, Rosalie – Rose
Santo – a saint
Sidonia – from Sidonia
Sienna – reddish brown
Taddeo – courageous, one who praises
Tancredo – of thoughtful counsel
Tessa – countess
Trilby – one who sings musical thrills
Uberto – Form of Hubert
Ugo – Bright in mind and spirit
Venetia – from Venice
Venitia – Mercy
Zanebono – the good one
Zanipolo – little gift of God
Zola – ball of earth

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German Names – Meanings

Finding a name with a certain Heritage has become part of the baby naming experience. Here you will find a list of German names and their meanings to help you select just the right name for your baby.

German Baby Names

Abelard – resolute, keeper of the abbey larder
Adalgisa – noble hostage
Adalgiso – noble hostage
Adalia – refuge of God, just, noble one
Adelbert – famous for nobility
Adelfried – who protects the descendants
Adelina – noble
Adelino – noble
Adelmo – noble protector
Ademaro – glorious in battle
Adler – eagle
Adolfina – noble wolf, noble hero
Adolph – noble wolf, noble hero
Agneta – pure
Ahren – eagle
Alaric – noble ruler
Albert – noble and bright
Alberta – noble and brigt
Aldous – old wealthy
Alger – noble warrior
Alice – noble, truth
Alphonse – noble estate, eager
Amara – bitter, eternal, immortal, steadfast, beloved
Ancel – diety, servent, divine Helmt
Antje – grace
Arabelle – beautiful eagle
Arnold – eagle, powerful
Aubrey – elf rule
Ava – a bird
Baldwin – bold friend
Barend – bear
Bergen – mountain dweller
Berit – bright, glorious
Bernadette – bold as a bear
Bernard – bold as a bear
Berta – glorious, learning
Bertram – bright
Bingham – kettle-shaped hollow
Blaz – unwavering protector
Bluma – a flower, bloom
Brandeis – dweller on a burned clearing
Burke – birch tree
Callan – chatter
Carleigh – freeholder
Caroline – strong, melody, song
Cecania – free
Chay – man
Chloris – pale
Clay – adhere, mortal
Conrad – brave counsel
Cort – bold
Dagmar – joyous day, bright, joy of the Danes
Dagna – a splendid day
Dagobert – shining sun
Dame – lady
Derek – ruler
Dieter – the people’s ruler
Dustin – valiant fighter, dark stone
Dutch – the German
Ebba – strength, return of the tide
Eberhard – strong wild boar
Edwin – prosperous friend, heir’s axe
Edwina – prosperous friend, heir’s axe
Egbert – sword, famous, shiny
Egmont – weapon, defender
Eldwin – old friend
Elisabeth – God’s oath
Ellery – one who lives near the elder tree, cheerful
Emery – ruler of work, powerful home
Emil – industrious, to emulate
Emily – industrious, eager
Emma – universal, all-embracing
Erika – ever-powerful
Ernest – earnest, vigorous
Ernestine – earnest, vigorous
Faiga – a bird
Ferdinand – courageous traveler
Frederick – peaceful ruler
Frederika – peaceful ruler
Fremont – guardian of freedom
Frieda – peace, joy
Galiana – Supreme One
Garin – warrior
Geert – brave strength
Gerard – spear-brave
Gerda – protection
Giselle – a pledge
Gretchen – little pearl
Hackett – little woodsman
Hahn – rooster
Hank – ruler of an estate
Hastings – swift one
Heidi – noble, kind
Heller – the sun
Helmuth – helmet, protector, courage
Henrietta – ruler of the home
Henry – ruler of the home
Herman – man of the army
Idonia – industrious
Ilse – Short for Elizabeth
Imre – great king
Jarvia – spear-keen
Jarvinia – keen intelligence
Jenell – knowledge, understanding, kindness
Johann – God’s gracious gift
Kasch – like a blackbird
Kay – rejoicer; fort
Kellen – swamp
Kiefer – barrel-maker
Lamar – land
Lance – knight’s attendant; land
Lancelot – Land
Lear – of the meadow
Leonard – lion-hearted
Leonard, Leo, Leon – Bold Lion
Leopold – bold leader
Leopolda – bold leader
Leyna – little angel
Liese – beloved by God
Lorelei – from the Rhine River
Loring – Famous in War
Lorraine – where Lothar dwells
Louis – famed warrior
Louis, Lewis – Warrior
Louise – warrior maiden
Luther – warrior
Madison – son of a mighty warrior; son of Maud
Mallory – army counseler, without good fortune
Manfred – man of peace
Marlene – child of light, bitter
Mathilda – battle maiden, strength
Maud – strength in battle
Mayer – farmer; greater; bringer of light
Merrill – famous; of the sea
Meyer – a farmer
Millicent – industrious, strength
Minna – love; mother; bitterness
Morgen – morning
Nevin – worshiper; middle; nephew
Nixie – water sprite
Norbert – blond hero
Norberta – blond hero
Nordica – from the north
Odelia – little wealthy one; praise God
Odell – little wealthy one; ode; otter
Olinda – protector of property
Omar – first son, disciple; gifted speaker; famous
Orlantha – from the land
Otis – acute; wealthy
Penrod – esteemed commander
Pepin – perseverance
Raymond – worthy protector
Raynard – brave one; mighty army
Redmond – adviser
Richard – powerful ruler; brave one
Richelle – powerful ruler; brave one
Ring – a ring
Ritter – knight
Roderica – famous one
Roderick – famous one
Roger – famous spearman, quiet
Roland – from the famous land
Roth – red-haired
Rudolph – wolf
Schmetterling – butterfly
Senta – assistant
Serilda – armed maiden of war
Sonnenschein – sunshine
Stein – stone
Strom – stream; tree
Tab – briliant, drummer
Theobold – the boldest
Ula – sea jewel, inherited estate
Ulbrecht – Form of Albert
Ulrika – wolf ruler
Ulva – Wolf
Unna -Woman
Uta – fortunate maid of battle
Varick – Protecting Ruler
Verner – Defending Army
Vid – sylvan man
Vilhelm – Form of William
Viveka – little woman, of the strong fortress
Waggoner – Wagon Maker
Walter – powerful warrior, rule amry
Wanda – wanderer
Warner – defending army
Warren – watchman, game keeper, enclosure, from La Varenne
Yale – one who pays or produces, corner of land
Yohann – Form of Johan
Zelda – gray warrior
Zelig – the blessed one
Zelinda – shield of victory
Zelma – Form of Selma

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French Baby Names

Database for French names mentioned below. We have meanings to go with the name when looking for French baby names.

French Names and Meaning

Adora – beloved one
Alavda – lark
Aleron – knight armor
Algernon – mustachioed
Amarante – flower name
Ancel – diety, servent, divine Helmt
Andrew – manly, valiant, courageous
Angevin – angel of wine
Armand – of the army
Audric – old and wise rule
Babette – stranger,lovely
Bailey – bailiff, fortification, able
Bari – spear thrower, son of Harry, marksman
Barry – spear thrower, son of Harry, Marksman
Bayard – bay horse, red-brown hair
Beau – handsome, beautiful
Beaumont – from the beautiful mountain
Bebe – baby
Bedelia – strength
Bellamy – handsome friend
Belle – beautiful
Belle, Bella – Beautiful
Berenger – courage of a bear
Boden – herald
Bogart – strong as a bow
Bonamy – good friend
Boswell – forested town
Boyce – woodland
Bret – Native of Brittany
Briand – castle
Brie – region in France
Brier – heather
Bruce – thicket, woodlands
Byron – from the cottage, bear
Cable – rope
Campbell – beautiful field
Carel – strong
Caresse – beloved
Carissa – Tender Touch
Caron – pure
Carrie, Caroline – Song of Joy
Case – chest
Chancellor – secretary
Chandler – candle maker
Chanel – canal
Chaney – oak-wood
Chantal – a song, stony place
Chapin – clergyman
Charlene – Small Beauty
Charlotte – petite and feminine
Chase – hunter
Cheney – from the oak forest
Cheryl – beloved, dear
Chevalier – knight, chase, hunt
Ciel – from heaven
Corbin – raven, black hair
Crescent – one who creates
Cyprien – cypriot
Dacio – from arcy
Darell – Beloved
Dartagnan – leader
Deja – before
Delano – of the night
Delmar – Mariner
Demi – half, small
Destinee – destiny
Destry – war horse
Diamanta – like a diamond
Dominique – Belonging to God
Donatien – gift
Doreen – golden
Dori – Golden-Haired
Drew – sturdy, vision
Egil – the edge or point, a sting
Elaine – light
Elise – Form of Elizabeth
Elita – special one
Eliza – The Chosen
Elle – woman, girl
Eloise – intelligent, smart
Etienne – Estienne, Ettie, Etta
Fantine – childlike
Fawne – young deer
Faye – fairy
Fayme – held in high esteem
Felicite – fortunate
Flannery – sheet of metal, flat land
Fleur – Flower
Forest – out of the woods
Foster – forest keeper
Frank – Free
Franklin – free man
Fraser – strawberry
Frasier – Strawberry
Gareth – gentle; enclosure; watchful
Garland – wreath
Gay – merry
Gaye – Lighthearted
Gaylord – brave strength
Geneva – juniper berry
Genevieve – white wave
Germain – from Germany; bud
Ghislaine – sweet pledge
Granville – from the big town
Grosvenor – Mighty Huntsman
Guy – guide; wood or wide
Hamlin – little home-lover
Harcourt – Residence Name
Iolanthe – violet
Jaimie – I love
Jamari – warrior
Javier – January, enlightened
Jean – God is gracious
Jeanne – Form of Joan
Jenay – name of a plant
Jolie – pretty, merry
Lacy – place name
Lance – knight’s attendant; land
Laverna – Vernal or Springlike
Laverne – from the alder grove, spring-like
Leala – loyal one
Leroy – the king
Liana – vine, to bind; youth
Linette – linnet bird, flaxen
Linus – flaxen-haired
Lionel – young lion
Lyle – island
Mabel – my fair maid; lovely
Macy – from Matthew’s land; club
Magnolia – a flower
Mala – bad one; meeting hall
Marcel – little hammer
Margot – Variant of Margaret
Marguerite – Pearl
Marian – Form of Mary
Marianne – little Mary
Marie – Form of Mary
Marjorie – pearl
Marlon – little hawk
Marshall – keeper of the horses; steward
Marvelle – miracle
Maslin – little twin
Mason – stoneworker
Maurice – moorish; dark; moor land
Mercy, Merci – Compassionate
Michelle – Feminine of Michael
Mignon – dainty, petite
Montague – steep mountain
Montgomery – mountain hunter
Mortimer – still water
Musetta – a ballad
Neville – from the new farmland
Noel – Christmas
Noelle – Born on Christmas
Norman – man from the north
Norris – Caretaker
Odelette – Little Song
Odetta – melody
Odette – happy home
Odil – rich
Olive – kind one; olive tree, peace
Oliver – kind one; olive tree, peace
Orane – rising
Oriel – golden, angel of destiny
Orville – from the golden village
Page – young attendant
Pansy – thought
Papillon – butterfly
Pascal – born at Easter
Pascale – born at Easter
Percival – pierce the veil
Percival, Percy – The Valley-Piercer
Pierre – Form of Peter
Porter – gatekeeper, carrier
Prewitt – valiant one
Purvis – provide
Quennel – dweller by the oak tree
Quennell – Small Oak
Questa – Searcher
Quincy – estate belonging to Quintus
Quiterie – tranquil
Raissa – thinker; rose
Rance – a kind of Belgian marble
Ranger – dweller in the field
Ray – kingly
Remy – from Rheims
Riva – river
Rochelle – from the little rock
Roslin – little red-haired one
Roy – regal one, red
Ruby – red gem
Rush – red-haired
Russel – red-haired; fox-like
Sargent – officer, to serve
Searlait – petitet
Seaton – from Baron’s estate; sea town
Sennett – wise one
Seymour – marshy land near the sea; taylor
Shannelle – channel
Shantay – enchanted
Sigourney – daring king
Sinclair – Saint Clair
Sinjon – Saint John
Solange – rare juwel
Soleil – sun
Sumner – summoner
Sydney – from city of St. Denis
Talbot – reward
Tayce – silence
Taylar – to cut
Tempest – storm
Tiffany – appearance of God
Tracy – path, road
Travis – crossing
Travis, Travers – At the Crossing
Troilus – place name
Troy – place name
Tyson – son of a German, son of Ty
Vachel – cow tender
Vail – from the valley
Valeray – valor, strong
Valerie – valor, strong
Vallis – From Wales
Varden – from the green hill
Vardon – Green Knoll
Vedette – Watch Tower
Verney – Alder Grove
Vernon – alder tree, springlike
Voletta – The Veiled
Warren – watchman, game keeper, enclosure, from La Varenne
Yvonne – Young Archer

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Chinese Baby Names

Below we have a list of Chinese names to help you with naming your baby. Chinese baby names and meanings are listed beside each name.

Chinese Names and Meaning

An – Chinese: Peace. Vietnamese: Safety
Bo -Old Norse: A householder. Chinese: Precious
Chan – A Chinese clan name
Chen – Great or vast
Chung – The wise one
Chow – Summer
Guan-yin -The goddess of mercy
Ho – Goodness
Hua – A flower
Hsin – After an ancient dynasty
Jin – Chinese: Golden. Korean: A jewel
Jun – The truth
Li – Strength
Lian – A graceful willow
Liane – Bond, willow
Lien – A lotus
Manchu – Pure
Mee – Beautiful
Ming – After a dynasty
Qing – Blue
Quon – Bright
Shen – A deep thinker
Sun – Chinese: Bending, or decreasing. Korean: Goodness
Tao – Long life
Ushi – Ox
Wang – Kingly
Wen – Cultured, or ornamental
Xiang – Fragrant
Xin – Beautiful
Yuan – The original
Zan – Praise

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Arabic Baby Names

To help you in your search for Arabic names, we have put together this extensive list to help you name your baby. Included are baby name meanings. Enjoy!

Arabic Names and Meanings

Aaliyah – high exalted, to ascend
Aaron – shining light, high mountain, messenger
Abbott – father
Abdel – servent
Abdul – Servant of
Abia – Great
Adalia – refuge of God, just, noble one
Adara – beauty, virgin
Adiva – pleasant, gentle
Aiesha – Woman
Ain – precious, eye
Akil – intelligent, logical
Akilah – intelligent, logical
Aleser – lion
Ali – God, little, the highest
Alim – wise, learned
Alima – wise, learned
Almira – Princess
Altair – bird, star
Alzena – the woman
Amber – yellow-brown, precious jewel
Ameerah – princess
Amir – prince
Anan – clouds
Anisa – friendly
Atifa – affection
Azalea – Democracy
Banan – fingertips
Barakah – white one
Basil – royal, brave
Basimah – smiling
Beulah – married
Bilal – first convert of muhammad
Burhan – proof
Cala – castle
Cantara – small bridge
Carna – horn
Cemal – beauty
Coman – noble
Emir – charming prince
Fatima – daughter of muhammad
Fatin – captivating
Ferran – baker
Gadil – God is my wealth
Gamal – camel
Ginton – a garden
Givon – hill, heights
Habib – beloved one
Hadi – guiding to the light
Hadiya – guide to righteousness, gift
Haifa – slender
Hamal – lamb
Hanan – mercy
Hasna – beautiful
Hassan – handsome
Hussein – handsome one
Iman – faith, belief
Israt – affection
Jabir – comforter
Jala – charity
Jaleel – great, fine
Jamal – beauty
Jamilah – beautiful
Jana – God’s gracious gift; a harvest of fruit
Jed – the hand
Jehan – beautiful flower
Jibril – archangel Gabriel
Kadin – friend, companion
Kalb – dog
Kalil – good/best friend
Kalila – beloved
Kamil – perfection
Kamilah – the perfect one
Kardal – mustard seed
Karida – untouched, virgin
Kateb – writer
Khalid – immortal
Khalidah – immortal
Khoury – priest
Laith – lion
Leila – dark as the night
Leron – the song is mine
Lila – night
Lina – tender
Mahala – tenderness
Malik – master
Mansur – divinely aided
Martha – a lady
Matana – gift
Muhammad – praised one
Myiesha – Life’s blessing
Nafeeza – precious thing
Naimah – living a soft, enjoyable life
Nassir – protector
Nazirah – equal, like
Nimah – blessing, loan
Noya – beautiful, ornamented
Nuri – fire
Omar – first son, disciple; gifted speaker; famous
Qabil – Able
Qadim – Ancient
Qadir – Powerful
Qadira – Powerful
Qamar – Moon
Qamra – moon
Qasim – Divider
Qitarah – Fragrant
Quasim – one who divides goods among his people
Qubilah – Agreeable
Qudamah – Courage
Rihana – sweet basil
Rimon – pomegranite
Sabirah – patient
Sabra – thorny cactus; to rest
Sadira – ostrich returning from water
Sahara – the moon
Saida – fortunate one
Sakinah – god-inspired peace-of-mind, tranquility
Salimah – safe, healthy
Salman – protector, conqueror
Salwa – solace; comfort
Samien – to be heard
Samirah – entertaining companion
Samma – sky, skye
Sammon – grocer
Saree – most noble
Seif – sword of religion
Selima – peace
Shakar – grateful
Shakira – grateful
Shammara – he girded his loins
Shunnar – pleasant
Siham – arrows
Sumehra – beautiful face
Tahir – chaste, pure
Tahirah – chaste, pure
Tamir – pure, tall stately
Tariq – star, path
Thana – gratitude
Thara – wealth
Ubadah – Serves God
Ubaid – Faithful
Ulima – Astute, Wise
Uthman – Companion of the Prophet
Utt – wise and kind
Vega – falling star
Widjan – ecstacy
Xavier – bright, new house
Xaviera – bright, new house
Yardan – King
Yasin – Prophet
Yasir – to be rich, to be easy
Zafina – Victorious
Zafir – Victorious
Zafirah – Successful
Zahara – shining, luminous
Zahid – Self-denying
Zahir – Shining, Bright
Zahra – white, flowers
Zaida – fortunate one
Zaim – Brigadier General
Zaira – rose
Zakariyya – Prophet
Zaki – Bright, Pure
Zara – dawn, princess
Zaria – rose
Zarifa – Successful
Zaynah – Great
Zaza – movement, flowery
Zeke – the memory of the lord
Zimraan – Praise
Zuleika – fair-haired
Zulema – peace

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