Littlenamer

Baby Name Generator

Choose a few filters and we will suggest names with their meanings and origins. Free, private and no sign-up: your shortlist stays on this device.

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Tap Save on any name to add it here. Your shortlist is stored only in this browser (localStorage) and is never sent to us.

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    How to use the generator

    Start broad, then narrow down. Leave most filters on Any the first time and press Generate a few times to get a feel for the styles you like. Once a pattern appears (perhaps short names, or names from a family heritage), add that filter and keep saving favourites.

    Say each shortlisted name out loud with your surname, try the initials, and imagine calling it across a busy playground. Names that still feel right after a week or two are usually keepers.

    Each name appears once with its most common origin. Many names have travelled between languages, so the origin listed is the one most often cited.

    About our name meanings: meanings and origins shown on Littlenamer are the traditional, commonly cited etymologies. Sources vary, many names have more than one possible origin, and the same name can carry different meanings in different languages. Japanese name meanings depend on the characters (kanji) chosen. Please treat them as a friendly starting point rather than a definitive record. If you are drawn to a name from a culture other than your own, it is worth learning a little about its background and significance.