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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.
24 names
Ingrida
girl#6459SlavicIngrida is a name from the Slavic language family.
Wanida
girlThaiIt exudes elegance and sophistication.
Caridad
girl#14101▲ RisingSpanishCaridad has been gaining popularity in recent years.
Idalia
girl#3171▲ RisingEnglishIdalia has been gaining popularity in recent years.
Trinidad
girl#10108▼ FallingSpanishTrinidad peaked at #451 in the U.S. in 1922.
Widad
girl#14381▲ RisingArabicWidad has been gaining popularity in recent years.
Cressida
girl#15538▼ FallingEnglishCressida is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
Vidar
unisexScandinavianVidar is a name from the Scandinavian tradition.
Faridah
girl#15773▲ RisingArabicFaridah has been gaining popularity in recent years.
Frida
girl#889▼ FallingGermanAt its most popular, Frida reached #648 in the U.S. in 2003.
Natividad
girl#15011▲ RisingSpanishNatividad has been gaining popularity in recent years.
Nereida
girl#14511▼ FallingSpanishAt its most popular, Nereida reached #986 in the U.S. in 1981.
Querida
girl#17740SpanishQuerida is a name from the Spanish-speaking world.
Vida
girl#1280▼ FallingPersianVida peaked at #320 in the U.S. in 1903.
Zenaida
girl#3109▬ SteadySpanishZenaida is a name from the Spanish-speaking world.
Zubaida
girl#18092▲ RisingArabicZubaida has been gaining popularity in recent years.
Aidan
boy#261▬ SteadyIrishAidan reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #39 in 2003.
Farida
girl#4646▼ FallingArabicFarida is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
Ida
girl#1202▲ RisingEnglishIda was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #7 in 1880.
Idan
boy#4879▲ RisingHebrewIdan has been gaining popularity in recent years.
Leonida
boyItalianLeonida is a name with Italian flair.
Leonidas
boy#455▬ SteadyGreekLeonidas peaked at #455 in the U.S. in 2020.
Meidan
boyHebrewMeidan is a name with deep biblical and Jewish roots.
Rashida
girl#17377▲ RisingSwahiliAt its most popular, Rashida reached #536 in the U.S. in 1977.
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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.