Baby Name Generator
Discover meaningful baby names. Filter by gender, theme, or starting letter and generate fresh ideas in seconds.
Pick a few options, then generate a fresh set of name ideas.
How it works
Choosing a baby name can feel overwhelming when the options seem endless. Our baby name generator helps you narrow things down fast: instead of scrolling through page after page, you tell the tool what you are looking for and let it do the work. Pick whether you want a boy name, a girl name, or a unisex name, add a theme such as light, fire, or nature, and optionally lock in a starting letter to match a sibling or a loved one.
When you press Generate, the tool pulls a random set of three to six names that match your filters, each linked to a full page with its meaning, origin, pronunciation, and famous namesakes. Because every generation is random, you can keep pressing to surface fresh ideas until a name gives you that spark. Every name comes from our carefully researched database, so each suggestion arrives with a real story behind it, not an invented spelling.
Frequently asked questions
How does the baby name generator work?
Choose a gender, an optional theme or meaning, and an optional starting letter, then press Generate. The tool picks a fresh handful of matching names from our database, each linked to a full page with meaning, origin, and pronunciation.
Is the baby name generator free?
Yes. The generator is completely free to use, with no sign-up required. Generate as many sets of names as you like until you find one that feels right.
Can I generate names by meaning?
Yes. The theme dropdown lets you filter by meanings like light, fire, moon, strong, or nature, so every suggested name shares the symbolism you care about.
Can I find names that start with a specific letter?
Yes. Use the starting-letter option to limit results to a single initial, which is handy if you want to match a sibling name or honor a family member.
Does it generate boy, girl, and unisex names?
It does. Set the gender filter to Boy, Girl, or Unisex, or leave it on Any to see suggestions across all three.
Why do I get different names each time?
Each generation picks a random set of three to six names that match your filters, so pressing Generate again surfaces new ideas you might have missed.
Where do the name meanings come from?
Every name in the generator is backed by a detailed page covering its meaning, origin, pronunciation, and famous namesakes, so you can research any suggestion in depth.
Can I use these names for characters or pets?
Absolutely. While the tool is built with baby naming in mind, the meaning-based suggestions work just as well for story characters, pets, or any project that needs a name with significance.