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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.
13 names
Eleanor
girl#14▲ RisingFrenchEleanor Roosevelt remains one of the most admired First Ladies in American history.
Leah
girl#48▼ FallingHebrewIn the Bible, Leah was the first wife of Jacob and mother of six of the twelve tribes.
Leander
boy#1728▬ SteadyGreekLeander peaked at #326 in the U.S. in 1882.
Leaf
unisex#11309▲ RisingEnglishLeaf has been gaining popularity in recent years.
Achilleas
boy#12257▬ SteadyGreekAchilleas is a name with ancient Greek heritage.
Eleazar
boy#1130▲ RisingHebrewEleazar has been gaining popularity in recent years.
Azalea
girl#483▬ SteadyEnglishAzalea peaked at #483 in the U.S. in 2020.
Lea
girl#751▬ SteadyEnglishLea peaked at #398 in the U.S. in 1970.
Leandra
girl#3612▲ RisingSpanishAt its most popular, Leandra reached #733 in the U.S. in 1989.
Leandre
unisex#4607▲ RisingFrenchLeandre has been gaining popularity in recent years.
Galilea
girl#704▬ SteadyEnglishAt its most popular, Galilea reached #524 in the U.S. in 2016.
Penthesilea
girlGreekPenthesilea is a name with ancient Greek heritage.
Kleanthis
boyGreekKleanthis is a name with ancient Greek heritage.
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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.