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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.
46 names
Nicholas
boy#46▼ FallingGreekSaint Nicholas inspired the legend of Santa Claus.
Solace
unisex#8538▼ FallingLatinSolace is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
Nolan
boy#61▬ SteadyIrishNolan broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #61 in 2020.
Solana
girl#1652▲ RisingSpanishSolana has been gaining popularity in recent years.
Iolanthe
girlGreekIolanthe is a name with ancient Greek heritage.
Bisola
girl#13705YorubaBisola is a name from the Yoruba people of West Africa.
Folake
girlYorubaFolake is a name from the Yoruba people of West Africa.
Bolanle
girl#8897YorubaBolanle is a name from the Yoruba people of West Africa.
Omotola
girl#18844▼ FallingYorubaOmotola is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
Finola
girl#11317▲ RisingIrishFinola has been gaining popularity in recent years.
Folami
boyYorubaFolami is a name from the Yoruba people of West Africa.
Xolani
boy#9431▼ FallingZuluXolani is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
Ola
boy#6992YorubaAt its most popular, Ola reached #659 in the U.S. in 1889.
Folami
unisexYorubaFolami is a name from the Yoruba people of West Africa.
Abimbola
girl#9560YorubaAbimbola is a name from the Yoruba people of West Africa.
Fola
girl#2470YorubaFola is a name from the Yoruba people of West Africa.
Iolanda
girl#6868ItalianIolanda is a name with Italian flair.
Nicola
unisex#4072▬ SteadyItalianNicola is a name with Italian flair.
Nikolai
boy#547▬ SteadyRussianNikolai peaked at #475 in the U.S. in 2015.
Roland
boy#568▬ SteadyEnglishRoland broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #98 in 1924.
Zola
boy#14063▬ SteadyZuluIt's recognized and loved across many cultures worldwide.
Adetola
girlYorubaAdetola is a name from the Yoruba people of West Africa.
Adetola
boy#7914YorubaAdetola is a name from the Yoruba people of West Africa.
Bolade
boyYorubaBolade is a name from the Yoruba people of West Africa.
Damilola
girl#14157▼ FallingYorubaDamilola is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
Folake
boyYorubaFolake is a name from the Yoruba people of West Africa.
Keola
girl#14483▬ SteadyPolynesianPart of the beloved nature-name trend.
Lola
girl#240▬ SteadyEnglishLola broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #99 in 1904.
Nicolas
boy#202▬ SteadyFrenchNicolas peaked at #132 in the U.S. in 1998.
Nikola
boy#1232▲ RisingSerbianNikola has been gaining popularity in recent years.
Nikolaos
boy#2626▲ RisingGreekNikolaos has been gaining popularity in recent years.
Nola
girl#553▲ RisingEnglishNola peaked at #254 in the U.S. in 1894.
Olabisi
girl#15192YorubaOlabisi is a name from the Yoruba people of West Africa.
Omolara
girl#17297▼ FallingYorubaOmolara is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
Ola
unisex#6992YorubaAt its most popular, Ola reached #659 in the U.S. in 1889.
Olaf
boy#10204▼ FallingNorseOlaf peaked at #393 in the U.S. in 1885.
Rolando
boy#1204▼ FallingSpanishRolando peaked at #372 in the U.S. in 1980.
Solange
girl#4958▼ FallingEnglishSolange is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
Viola
girl#1125▼ FallingEnglishViola reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #42 in 1908.
Xolani
girl#2758▲ RisingZuluXolani has been gaining popularity in recent years.
Yolanda
girl#2658▼ FallingSpanishYolanda broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #89 in 1972.
Zola
girl#935▬ SteadyZuluZola peaked at #365 in the U.S. in 1895.
Enola
girl#7267▲ RisingNative AmericanAt its most popular, Enola reached #617 in the U.S. in 1893.
Fabiola
girl#3003▼ FallingItalianAt its most popular, Fabiola reached #664 in the U.S. in 1995.
Paola
girl#955▬ SteadyItalianPaola peaked at #301 in the U.S. in 1999.
Yolande
girl#16117FrenchYolande is a name with French elegance and history.
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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.