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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.
20 names
Lennon
unisex#300▬ SteadyIrishJohn Lennon's legacy of peace and music gives this name profound cultural resonance.
Shannon
unisex#2050▬ SteadyIrishShannon broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #94 in 1972.
Nontando
girlZuluIt has a romantic, lyrical quality.
Cannon
boy#543▬ SteadyEnglishAt its most popular, Cannon reached #509 in the U.S. in 2019.
Agamemnon
boyGreekAgamemnon is a name with ancient Greek heritage.
Xenon
boy#14135▬ SteadyGreekXenon is a name with ancient Greek heritage.
Arnon
boy#12283▬ SteadyHebrewArnon is a name with deep biblical and Jewish roots.
Nonso
boyIgboNonso is a name from the Igbo people of Nigeria.
Manon
unisex#4163FrenchManon is a name with French elegance and history.
Algernon
boy#12259▼ FallingEnglishAt its most popular, Algernon reached #965 in the U.S. in 1886.
Kanon
girl#14671▲ RisingJapaneseKanon has been gaining popularity in recent years.
Lennon
girl#299▲ RisingEnglishLennon peaked at #299 in the U.S. in 2020.
Mignon
girl#15895▲ RisingEnglishAt its most popular, Mignon reached #727 in the U.S. in 1885.
Non
girlWelshNon is a name with Welsh Celtic origins.
Vernon
boy#1896▼ FallingEnglishVernon broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #65 in 1919.
Winona
unisexDakotaIt's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.
Lennon
boy#688▬ SteadyEnglishAt its most popular, Lennon reached #598 in the U.S. in 2016.
Rhiannon
girl#1164▲ RisingWelshRhiannon peaked at #418 in the U.S. in 1977.
Winona
girl#1436▲ RisingNative AmericanWinona peaked at #407 in the U.S. in 1924.
Manon
girl#16504▲ RisingFrenchManon has been gaining popularity in recent years.
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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.