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Baby names by meaning
Forty meaning categories grouped by theme. Each page collects names from multiple cultures sharing a root meaning — light, hope, strong, ocean, star — with etymology and aesthetic vibe matches.
191 name-meaning matches across 40 meanings
Light, Star & Sky
The oldest naming themes — light, the sun, the moon, the constellations, the firmament itself.
Hope, Love & Joy
Virtue names — what parents wish for the child and the world they hope to give them.
Strength & Bravery
Warrior-naming traditions across cultures — strength, courage, victory, and the protector role.
Wisdom & Truth
Names for the scholar, the seeker, the faithful — wisdom, knowledge, truth, and divine messenger.
Beauty & Adornment
Names that celebrate beauty, gold, jewels, and the rose's centuries of symbolism.
Forest & Tree
Rooted, grounded names — the forest, specific trees, and the wild green world.
Water, Mountain & Earth
Names from the elemental landscape — ocean, river, mountain, and the world's edges.
Royal & Noble
Names with monarchy's centuries of poetry — king, queen, noble, crown, and high-born.
Animal Spirits
Names with animal totems — bear, wolf, lion, and the song of birds.
Prefer culture or aesthetic over meaning?
Names are also organized by 30 cultural origins (Greek, Norse, Yoruba, Korean, Filipino) and 12 aesthetic vibes (soft & dreamy, dark academia, celestial). Same names, different angles.