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A free baby name finder with 5,000+ curated names and meanings that feel like stories. Filter by origin, style, and letter. See popularity trends. Save the ones that make your heart skip.
14 names
Grace
girl#41▼ FallingLatinGrace Kelly remains the gold standard for this name's elegance.
Jace
boy#87▼ FallingAmericanJace is derived from the Greek name Jason, meaning healer.
Mace
boy#2408▼ FallingEnglishMace Windu is a powerful Jedi in the Star Wars universe.
Trace
boy#163▬ SteadyEnglishTrace Adkins is a country music star.
Solace
unisex#8538▼ FallingLatinSolace is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
Wallace
boy#914▬ SteadyScottishWallace broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #69 in 1923.
Ace
boy#199▬ SteadyAmericanAce peaked at #199 in the U.S. in 2020.
Araceli
unisex#5127SpanishAraceli is a name from the Spanish-speaking world.
Ava-Grace
girlAmericanAva-Grace is a modern American-coined name.
Ignace
boy#2840FrenchIgnace is a name with French elegance and history.
Pace
boy#3298▲ RisingEnglishPace has been gaining popularity in recent years.
Horace
boy#5061▼ FallingEnglishHorace broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #79 in 1880.
Trace
unisex#759▬ SteadyEnglishTrace peaked at #439 in the U.S. in 1998.
Araceli
girl#992▲ RisingSpanishAraceli peaked at #487 in the U.S. in 2002.
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How to Choose a Baby Name
Start with what moves you. Some parents choose names that honor family or culture. Others are drawn to a sound, a meaning, or a feeling they cannot quite explain. There is no wrong way to begin.
Say the name out loud. Try it with your last name, with a middle name, in a whisper and a shout. Names live in the mouth before they live on paper. Try the nickname test: what will friends call them on the playground?
Consider the meaning. A name with a story gives your child something to carry with them, a tiny origin myth they can return to whenever they wonder who they are.
Tips for Narrowing Your List
The Shortlist Method
Each partner picks ten names independently. Compare lists and see where you overlap. The shared names are your starting five.
The 24-Hour Test
Live with your top pick for a full day. Use it in sentences, imagine calling it across a room. If it still feels right at bedtime, it belongs on the final list.
The Initials Check
Write out first, middle, and last initials together. Make sure they do not accidentally spell something you would rather avoid.