Beatiful Modern Baby Names
Timeless and meaningful modern names for boys and girls.
Aaliyah
Arabic name meaning "high" or "exalted." Has a melodic quality with musical associations.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Arabic
Style
Modern
Abriella
A modern blend of Abra and Ella meaning "God is my strength". Has gained popularity for its melodic quality and unique sound.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Modern
Adalyn
Modern American combination of Ada and Lynn. Has a sweet, melodic quality with vintage charm.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
American
Style
Modern
Aiden
Irish name meaning "little fire" or "fiery one." Modern popularity began in the 1990s and has remained strong.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Irish
Style
Modern
Aiden
An Irish name meaning "little fire". Its gentle sound carries a warm, spirited quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Irish
Style
Modern
Alexa
Greek short form of Alexandra meaning "defender of mankind." Has a strong yet feminine quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Modern
Archer
An English occupational name meaning "bowman". Its active sound has an adventurous, capable quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Austin
English contracted form of Augustine meaning "great" or "magnificent." Has a friendly, approachable quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Avery
English name derived from Alfred meaning "ruler of the elves." Originally a surname that has become a popular first name.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Axel
Scandinavian form of Absalom meaning "father of peace." Has a strong, edgy quality with rock music associations.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Scandinavian
Style
Modern
Axel
A Scandinavian form of Absalom meaning "father of peace". Its distinctive sound has a rock-and-roll edge with Scandinavian roots.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Scandinavian
Style
Modern
Ayla
Turkish name meaning "moonlight" or Hebrew "oak tree." Has a melodic quality with international appeal.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Turkish/Hebrew
Style
Modern
Bastian
Shortened form of Sebastian, meaning "venerable". Has a strong, distinctive quality while remaining approachable.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin
Style
Modern
Bastian
A shorter form of Sebastian, with German and Latin origins meaning "venerable". Offers a modern twist on a classic name.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
German/Latin
Style
Modern
Beckett
English surname meaning "beehive" or "stream." Literary connections through playwright Samuel Beckett.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Blake
English name meaning "black" or "dark-haired." Strong and decisive with a unisex quality.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Blake
An Old English name meaning "dark" or "black-haired". Its strong sound has a confident quality that works for any gender.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Brody
Irish surname meaning "ditch" or possibly "muddy place." Has a friendly, approachable quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Irish
Style
Modern
Bryce
Celtic name possibly meaning "swift" or "speckled." Has a strong yet approachable quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Celtic
Style
Modern
Bryson
An English surname meaning "son of Brice". Its friendly sound has a modern, spirited quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Callum
Scottish form of Columba meaning "dove." Peaceful with Celtic roots.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Scottish
Style
Modern
Cameron
Scottish surname meaning "crooked nose." Has a strong yet adaptable quality.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
Scottish
Style
Modern
Cameron
A Scottish surname meaning "crooked nose". Its strong but soft sound works beautifully for any gender.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
Scottish
Style
Modern
Carter
English occupational surname meaning "one who transports goods by cart." Strong and masculine with a touch of Southern charm.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Carter
An English occupational surname meaning "cart driver". Its strong sound has a contemporary, confident quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Casey
An Irish surname meaning "vigilant" or "watchful". Its friendly sound has an approachable quality that works for any gender.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
Irish
Style
Modern
Colton
English place name meaning "coal town." Has a strong, masculine quality with Western appeal.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Colton
An English place name meaning "coal town". Its strong sound has a rugged, contemporary quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Connor
Irish name meaning "lover of hounds" or "wolf lover." Strong yet approachable with Celtic roots.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Irish
Style
Modern
Cooper
English occupational name meaning "barrel maker." Has a friendly, approachable quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Cooper
An English occupational name meaning "barrel maker". Its friendly sound has a capable, industrious quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Corbin
A French surname meaning "raven". Its distinctive sound has a strong yet friendly quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
French
Style
Modern
Daleyza
A modern invented name with Latin American roots. Its melodic sound has a contemporary, exotic quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Spanish
Style
Modern
Darian
Persian name meaning "maintains possessions well". Modern sound with ancient roots.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Persian
Style
Modern
Drake
An English name meaning "dragon" or "male duck". Its compact form has a strong, distinctive quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Draven
Modern name possibly derived from "draven" meaning "hunter". Has a dark, mysterious quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Drew
English short form of Andrew meaning "manly" or "strong." Has a friendly, approachable quality.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Dylan
A Welsh name meaning "son of the sea". Its poetic connections and fluid sound have a musical, artistic quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Welsh
Style
Modern
Ellie
English diminutive of Eleanor or Ellen meaning "light." Short, sweet, and friendly.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Ellison
An English surname meaning "son of Ellis". Its friendly sound has a contemporary quality that works beautifully for any gender.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Emberly
Modern elaboration of Ember, suggesting warmth and inner fire. Contemporary sound with natural imagery.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Emberlyn
Modern combination of Ember and Lynn. Suggests inner warmth and light.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Evanora
Modern elaboration of names like Evan or Nora. Melodic and inventive.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
American
Style
Modern
Everly
A name derived from place names meaning "wild boar in woodland clearing". Its musical sound has a modern, nature-inspired quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Evolet
A modern name possibly meaning "water lily" in a Native American language. Has a delicate sound with nature connections.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Native American
Style
Modern
Finley
An Irish surname meaning "fair warrior". Its friendly sound has a spirited quality that works beautifully for any gender.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
Irish
Style
Modern
Grayson
English surname meaning "son of the steward." Modern with a sophisticated, distinguished quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Hadley
English place name meaning "heather field." Modern with a touch of nature.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Haley
English name derived from "hay meadow." Has a friendly, approachable quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Harley
English place name meaning "hare's meadow." Energetic with motorcycle associations.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Harlow
English surname meaning "rock hill" or "army hill". Modern and distinctive.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Harper
Originally an English occupational surname for a harp player. Modern popularity driven by its musical associations and unisex quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Hendrix
An English surname with Dutch origins. Its musical associations and distinctive sound have a rock-and-roll quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Dutch
Style
Modern
Hudson
English surname meaning "son of Hugh" or "Hugh's son." Associated with the Hudson River, giving it a geographic connection.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Hudson
An English surname meaning "Hugh's son". Its strong sound has a contemporary, sophisticated quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Isla
A Scottish name referring to an island. Its breezy sound and nature connection feel both exotic and sweet.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Scottish
Style
Modern
Jace
Greek derivative of Jason meaning "healer." Modern and distinctive with a strong sound.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Greek
Style
Modern
Jackson
Originally a surname meaning "son of Jack". Its strong sound balances masculine energy with contemporary style.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Jessalyn
Modern variant combining Jesse and Lynn. Fresh sound with familiar elements.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Hebrew/English
Style
Modern
Jessenia
Modern name possibly derived from Jesse. Fresh and melodic.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Modern
Jovie
Modern name possibly derived from Jovial meaning "happy". Upbeat and contemporary.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Modern
Kaden
Modern American name possibly from Arabic "companion." Contemporary sound with international influences.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
American
Style
Modern
Kai
Hawaiian name meaning "sea" with Scandinavian, Chinese, and Japanese roots. Short, strong, and multicultural.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
Hawaiian/Multicultural
Style
Modern
Keira
Irish feminine form of Kieran meaning "little dark one." Has a melodic quality with Celtic roots.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Irish
Style
Modern
Keira
An Irish name meaning "dark-haired". Its distinctive sound has a Celtic charm with contemporary appeal.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Irish
Style
Modern
Kennedy
Irish surname meaning "helmeted chief." Has political associations and a strong yet feminine quality.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
Irish
Style
Modern
Kinsley
English place name meaning "king's meadow." Modern and distinctive with royal undertones.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Kira
Russian feminine form of Cyrus meaning "throne." Has a strong yet feminine quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Russian
Style
Modern
Kyle
Gaelic name meaning "narrow strait" or "church." Simple and strong with Celtic roots.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Gaelic
Style
Modern
Lennox
A Scottish place name. Its distinctive sound has a strong yet refined quality.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
Scottish
Style
Modern
Liam
Irish short form of William meaning "strong-willed warrior" or "protector." Known for its strong yet gentle sound.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Irish
Style
Modern
Liam
A strong Irish name meaning "resolute protection". It has a charming brevity while maintaining a gentle strength.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Irish
Style
Modern
Logan
Scottish surname meaning "little hollow." Has a strong, rugged quality with Celtic roots.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
Scottish
Style
Modern
Maren
A Scandinavian form of Marina meaning "of the sea". Its distinctive sound has a contemporary, Nordic quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Scandinavian
Style
Modern
Mason
An occupational name meaning "stoneworker". Its contemporary sound balances masculine strength with a friendly quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Max
A shortened form of Maxwell or Maximilian meaning "greatest". Its compact form has a strong yet friendly quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin
Style
Modern
Mia
Originally a short form of Maria or Amelia meaning "mine" in Italian. Simple yet sophisticated with global appeal.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Italian
Style
Modern
Mia
A sweet, compact name meaning "mine" or "beloved". Its simplicity and warm connotations make it endearingly cute.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Italian/Scandinavian
Style
Modern
Mila
Slavic name meaning "gracious" or "dear." Has international appeal with a delicate yet strong feel.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Slavic
Style
Modern
Morgan
Welsh name meaning "sea circle" or "bright sea." Has a strong yet adaptable quality.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
Welsh
Style
Modern
Nico
A shortened form of Nicholas meaning "victory of the people". Its international appeal and friendly sound have a cool, approachable quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Greek
Style
Modern
Nolan
Irish name meaning "famous" or "noble." Has a strong yet approachable quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Irish
Style
Modern
Nolita
Modern name likely derived from North of Little Italy in New York. Urban and contemporary feel.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
American
Style
Modern
Paige
An English occupational name meaning "servant" or "attendant". Its crisp sound has a modern, straightforward quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Parker
An English occupational name meaning "park keeper". Its crisp sound has a sophisticated quality that works for any gender.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Paxton
English place name meaning "peace town." Modern and distinctive.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Quinn
Irish surname meaning "counsel" or "wisdom." Has a strong yet gentle quality with unisex appeal.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
Irish
Style
Modern
Quinn
An Irish surname meaning "counsel" or "wisdom". Its crisp sound has a modern, intelligent quality that works for any gender.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
Irish
Style
Modern
Raelynn
Modern American combination of Rae and Lynn. Has a sweet, melodic quality with Southern charm.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
American
Style
Modern
Reece
Welsh variant of Rhys meaning "enthusiasm." Has a strong yet approachable quality.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
Welsh
Style
Modern
Reese
A Welsh name meaning "enthusiasm". Its crisp sound has a modern, friendly quality that works beautifully for any gender.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
Welsh
Style
Modern
Reid
A Scottish surname meaning "red-haired". Its compact form has a strong yet friendly quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Scottish
Style
Modern
Remi
French name meaning "oarsman" or "remedy." Short and sweet with international appeal.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
French
Style
Modern
Remy
A French name meaning "oarsman" or derived from Remigius. Its compact form has a chic, sophisticated quality.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
French
Style
Modern
Reverie
An English word name meaning "daydream" or "dream-like state". Evokes imagination and otherworldliness.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Riley
Irish surname meaning "valiant" or "courageous." Has become popular as a first name with a friendly, spirited feel.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
Irish
Style
Modern
Riley
An Irish surname meaning "courageous" or "valiant". Its sprightly sound works beautifully for any gender.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
Irish
Style
Modern
Ryder
An English occupational name meaning "horseman" or "messenger". Its active sound has an energetic, adventurous quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Sawyer
An English occupational name meaning "woodcutter". Its literary connections and friendly sound work beautifully for any gender.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Skylar
Dutch-influenced American name meaning "scholar" or "shelter." Modern with a touch of nature through sky associations.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
American
Style
Modern
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