There are thousands of possible baby names for your child, but narrowing options by their meaning can help you make the right choice. Many parents look for these common meanings when picking out their baby's first and middle names.
Names That Mean Helper
Help your little one off to a great start in life with a reputation for generosity and a name that means "helper" or "supporter."
Feminine Names
Masculine Names
| Name: | Origin: |
|---|---|
| Alekos | Helper of mankind, Greek |
| Awan | Assister, Africa |
| Daud | Supporter, African |
| Ezra/Esri | Helper, Hebrew |
| Gallagher | Eager helper, Gaelic |
Gender Neutral Names
Names Meaning Teacher
From Gurus and guides to teachers of all types, these wise and giving names are unique for babies and exotic too.
Feminine Names
| Name: | Origin: |
|---|---|
| Deebasri | Teacher of God, Indian |
| Kirron | Wise teacher, Indian |
| Lodema | Guide, English |
| Tyshira | Masterful teacher, Indian |
| Vinetra | Guide, Sanskrit |
Masculine Names
| Name: | Origin: |
|---|---|
| Alo | Spiritual guide, Native American |
| Dabir | Teacher, Indian |
| Ervad | Religious teacher, Indian |
| Guy | Guide, French |
| Murshid | Spiritual advisor, African |
Gender Neutral Names
| Name: | Origin: |
|---|---|
| Gurdeep | Light of the teacher, Indian |
| Gurleen | Person absorbed in Guru, Hindi |
| Ishva | Spiritual teacher, Indian |
| Shasta | Teacher, Africa |
| Wyatt | Guide, English |
Names That Mean Selfless
Generous parents who want to give their all to their babies might opt for names that mean "selfless," "humble," or "generous."
Feminine Names
| Name: | Origin: |
|---|---|
| Agathi | One who is generous, Greek |
| Asra | Generous girl, Arabic |
| Corlissa | One who is generous, English |
| Eveleen | Unselfish, English |
| Tryssa | Generous person, English |
Masculine Names
| Name: | Origin: |
|---|---|
| Agapios | Selfless, Greek |
| Anargiri | Unselfish, Greek |
| Fadil | Man who gives generously, Arabic |
| Nisang | Unselfish, Hindi |
| Udar | Generous, Sanskrit |
Gender Neutral Names
| Name: | Origin: |
|---|---|
| Eleasa | Humble being, Hebrew |
| Lilo | Person who is generous, Hawaiian |
| Miquita | Humble person, English |
| Namritameet | Humble friend, Sikh |
| Nariko | Humble child, Japanese |
Names That Mean Love
Your baby is the ultimate love of your life. Let him or her know that from the start with a sentimental name meaning "love."
Feminine Names
| Name: | Origin: |
|---|---|
| Carys | Love, Welsh |
| Femi | Love me, Nigerian |
| Maitea | Love, Spanish |
| Milada | My love, Czechoslavakian |
| Vida | Beloved, Scottish |
Masculine Names
| Name: | Origin: |
|---|---|
| Agapinor | Loving, Greek |
| Aziz | Beloved, Arabic |
| Davis | Beloved, Hebrew |
| Lowell | Dearly loved, English |
| Wilmer | Loved, Teutonic |
Gender Neutral Names
| Name: | Origin: |
|---|---|
| Aiko | Love child, Japanese |
| Amor | Love, French |
| Daryl | Beloved, French |
| Kendi | The loved one, African |
| Nayely | I love you, Native American |
Names That Mean Good
Most parents want their baby to become a good person with a good life. Names that mean "good," "pure," or "good-natured" capture this sweet wish for your infant.
Feminine Names
| Name: | Origin: |
|---|---|
| Agatha | Good, Greek |
| Bihter | Most good, Turkish |
| Bonita | Good, Latin |
| Euclid | Good glory, Greek |
| Glenda | Pure and good, Welsh |
Masculine Names
| Name: | Origin: |
|---|---|
| Aitor | Good fathers, Basque |
| Avetis | Good news, Armenian |
| Darius | Possess good, Roman |
| Evander | Good man, Greek |
| Haluk | Good-natured, Turkish |
Gender Neutral Names
| Name: | Origin: |
|---|---|
| Chang | Good, Chinese |
| Feidlimid | Ever good, Gaelic |
| Goda | Good, Germanic |
| Jia | Good, Chinese |
| Lanh | Good, Vietnamese |
Names Meaning Beautiful
Whether you have a beautiful baby girl or a beautiful and handsome baby boy, choosing a name that means "beautiful" goes beyond looks.
Feminine Names
| Name: | Origin: |
|---|---|
| Aglaia | Beautiful, Greek |
| Calisti | Most beautiful, Greek |
| Linda | Pretty, Spanish |
| Ramana | Beautiful, Sanskrit |
| Zaina | Beauty, Arabic |
Masculine Names
| Name: | Origin: |
|---|---|
| Akeno | Beautiful sunrise, Japanese |
| Calistos | Most beautiful, Greek |
| Camlo | Beautiful, Netherlands |
| Ervin | Beautiful, Scottish |
| Tayten | Beautiful Joy, African-American |
Gender Neutral Names
| Name: | Origin: |
|---|---|
| Bayle | Beautiful, American |
| Kitoko | Beautiful, African |
| Menefer | Beautiful city, Egyptian |
| Tegan | Beautiful person, English |
| Zene | Beautiful, African |
Names Meaning Miracle
Parents who had trouble conceiving or are expecting a rainbow baby especially love names fitting of their little miracle baby.
Feminine Names
| Name: | Origin: |
|---|---|
| Alazne | Miracle, Spanish |
| Ayah | Miracle, Arabia |
| Miracle | Wonder, Latin |
| Mirare | Miracle, Spanish |
| Naysa | Miracle of God, Israeli |
Masculine Names
| Name: | Origin: |
|---|---|
| Badi | Marvelous wonder, African |
| Eijaz | Miracle, Arabic |
| Karamat | Miracle nobility, African |
| Manipi | Walking wonder, American |
| Milagro | Miracle, Spanish |
Gender Neutral Names
| Name: | Origin: |
|---|---|
| Jesse | Blessing, Hebrew |
| Loordes | Location of a miracle, Basque |
| Magic | Full of wonder, American |
| Marvel | To wonder, French |
| Maxima | Miracle worker, Latin American |
Names Meaning Survivor
Babies who've had a difficult time in gestation or have beaten all odds against them deserve a proud, strong name that shows they are triumphant in life.
Feminine Names
| Name: | Origin: |
|---|---|
| Aahna | Alive, Indian |
| Fauzia | Triumphant, Muslim |
| Intizara | Triumphant, Arabic |
| Tesha | Survivor, Indian |
| Vittoria | Triumphant, Latin |
Masculine Names
| Name: | Origin: |
|---|---|
| Hothir | Remaining, Israeli |
| Ithran | Remaining, Israeli |
| Sanosuke | Is left, Japanese |
| Sarid | Remaining, Hebrew |
| Sindile | The survivor, African |
Gender Neutral Names
| Name: | Origin: |
|---|---|
| Owasinda | Survivor, Zulu |
| Selamat | Survivor, Indonesian |
| Torey | Triumphant, Scottish |
| Tulelo | Survivor, Hungarian |
| Ushindi | Triumphant, Swahili |
Names That Mean Fire
If you're hoping to raise a future feminist, rebellion leader, or a baby who warms the world, fire names are strong and powerful.
Feminine Names
| Name: | Origin: |
|---|---|
| Agnishikha | Flames of fire, Indian |
| Edana | Tiny flame, Irish |
| Ignatia | Fire, Latin |
| Kenna | Born of flames, Scottish |
| Palasa | Flame of the forest, Indian |
Masculine Names
| Name: | Origin: |
|---|---|
| Aagney | Child of flames, Indian |
| Daha | Blazing, Indian |
| Joash | Fire of Yahweh, Hebrew |
| Ignatius | Fiery one, Latin |
| Rabbie | Bright flame, French |
Gender Neutral Names
| Name: | Origin: |
|---|---|
| Aed | Fire, Irish |
| Jyotis | Bright flame, Indian |
| Keighan | Small flames, Gaelic |
| Pele | Goddess of fire, Hawaiian |
| Pirro | Flame-colored hair, Spanish |
Names That Mean Strong
Strength comes in many forms and these names help your baby have it in spades.
Feminine Names
| Name: | Origin: |
|---|---|
| Bree | Strength, Irish |
| Hebe | Strength, Greek |
| Krateria | Very strong, Greek |
| Millicent | Strong in work, German |
| Valeria | Strong, Roman |
Masculine Names
| Name: | Origin: |
|---|---|
| Ekon | Strong, African |
| Jedrek | Strong man, Polish |
| Oz | Strength, Hebrew |
| Takeo | Strong as bamboo, Japanese |
| Zale | Sea-strength, Greek |
Gender Neutral Names
| Name: | Origin: |
|---|---|
| Barett | Bear strength, German |
| Isa | Strong-willed, German |
| London | Fortress, English |
| Val | Strong, English |
| Wayan | Strength, Sanskrit |
Names That Mean Feisty
If your little one is wild in the womb, you might want to choose a feisty name that captures his or her rebellious and spirited nature.
Feminine Names
| Name: | Origin: |
|---|---|
| Allegra | Lively, Italian |
| Lykaia | Wolf-like, Greek |
| Moxie | Spirited, American |
| Tilly | Strength in battle, German |
| Zelia | Zealous, Greek |
Masculine Names
| Name: | Origin: |
|---|---|
| Breaker | Person who breaks things, English |
| Emil | Rival, Latin |
| Rocket | Jet-propelled, English |
| Rogue | Mischievous person, English |
| Springer | Jumper, English |
Gender Neutral Names
| Name: | Origin: |
|---|---|
| Bibi | Alive, Latin |
| Caden | Little fighter, Welsh |
| Gale | Lively, English |
| Markku | Rebellious, Scandinavian |
| Rebel | Take part in rebellion, French |
Names Meaning Hunger
To hunger for something means to have a strong desire for it. Names that mean "hunger" can be representative of a strong work ethic and drive in life.
Feminine Names
| Name: | Origin: |
|---|---|
| Cassie | Empty, Latin |
| Euna | Hunger, Scottish |
| Ide | Act of eating, Irish |
| Messalina | Girl with insatiable appetite, Latin |
| Tanupa | Hunger, Indian |
Masculine Names
| Name: | Origin: |
|---|---|
| Bresal | Pain, Irish |
| Cassius | Empty, Latin |
| Erisichthon | Cursed with insatiable hunger, Greek |
| Jaegar | Hunger, German |
| Zero | Empty, Arabian |
Gender Neutral Names
| Name: | Origin: |
|---|---|
| Cach | Empty, Latin |
| Daluh | A Desire, Arabic |
| Desi | Desire, Spanish |
| Maram | Desire, Arabic |
| Uduak | Desire, African |
Names That Mean Death
If you prefer to embrace death as a new beginning, these meaningful names get the point across. On the other hand, if you just want a dark and powerful name, consider those that mean "death" along with evil baby names.
Feminine Names
| Name: | Origin: |
|---|---|
| Dabria | Angel of death, English |
| Libitina | Goddess of funerals, Roman |
| Lorelai | Siren who brings death, German |
| Omisha | Spirit of birth and death, Hindi |
| Thana' | The death, Arabic |
Masculine Names
| Name: | Origin: |
|---|---|
| Ajal | Hour of death, Arabic |
| Azrail | Angel of death, Hebrew |
| Dearil | Call of death, German |
| Javaraya | God of death, Indian |
| Thanatos | He who brings death, Greek |
Gender Neutral Names
| Name: | Origin: |
|---|---|
| Aeron | Goddess of slaughter, Celtic |
| Alvah | Evil, Hebrew |
| Kritanta | God of death, Indian |
| Lefu | Death, African |
| Raven | Bird symbolizing death, Norse |
Find Meaning in a Name
From first name meanings to the biblical meaning of names, you can find out the roots of nearly any name you choose. Many baby name websites such as BabyNames.com or Behind the Name feature a meaning of names dictionary or option to search boy and girl names by meaning.
