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Baby Name Generator

Trying to find the perfect name? Get inspiration and name ideas from our tool below to get unique baby girl names or baby boy names.

Finding the right name to suit your little bundle of joy can be tricky. You can use our tool to search for a baby name by simply choosing the gender you're after (or gender neutral if you don't know yet), or select a name based on origin. Once you have found a few names you like add them to your profile, then as time goes on, you can come back and whittle it down until you're left with that perfect one!

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Banita \b(a)-ni-ta\ as a girl's name. The baby name Banita sounds like Benita and Bonita. Other similar baby names are Lanita, Babita, Danita, Hanita, Wanita, Janita, Ranita, Tanita, Vanita and Zanita.

Bank \b(a)-nk\ as a boy's name is a variant of Bancroft (Old English), and the meaning of Bank is "field of beans". The baby name Bank sounds like Binky, Bing and Pink. Other similar baby names are Ban, Bane and Hank. View a list of the 10 names that reference Bank.

Banner \b(an)-ner\ as a boy's name is pronounced BAN-ner. It is of Old French origin, and the meaning of Banner is "flag, ensign bearer". An occupational name. Banner has 1 variant form: Bannerman. Baby names that sound like Banner are Bonner and Bonnar. View a list of the 5 names that reference Banner.

Bannerman \b(a)-nner-man, bann(e)-rman\ as a boy's name is a variant of Banner (Old French), and the meaning of Bannerman is "flag, ensign bearer".

Banning \b(a)-nni-ng\ as a boy's name is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and the meaning of Banning is "small fair one, son of the fair one". Similar baby names are Canning and Manning.

Bannoch \b(a)-nno-ch\ as a boy's name is a variant of Bannock (Scottish, Gaelic), and the meaning of Bannoch is "unleavened oat bread". The baby name Bannoch sounds like Bank, Bingo, Bianco and Pancho. Other similar baby names are Hannoch, Hanoch and Channoch.

Bannock \b(a)-nno-ck\ as a boy's name is of Scottish and Gaelic origin, and the meaning of Bannock is "unleavened oat bread". The name may indicate an ancestor who was a baker. Bannock has 1 variant form: Bannoch. Baby names that sound like Bannock are Bank, Bingo and Bianco.

Bano \b(a)-no\ as a girl's name. The baby name Bano sounds like Banee, Bena, Bina, Buna and Byna. Other similar baby names are Bao, Lana, Nana, Nan, Hana, Nani, Iana, Babe, Bali, Baja, Bara, Bari, Babb, Baba, Bab, Bat, Bay, Blane, Bo, Brann, Brani, Brana, Dana, Dane, Dany, Dani, Fan, Gana, Jan, Jann, Jana, Jane, Jany, Juno, Kani, Lane, Lani, Nann, Rana, Rani, Sana, San, Tani, Tana, Van, Vana, Yann, Yana and Zana.

Bao \bao\ as a girl's name is of Chinese origin, and the meaning of Bao is "bundle or package, precious treasure, guarantee". Baby names that sound like Bao are Bay and Bo. Other similar baby names are Bab and Bat.

Baptist \b(a)-pti-st, bap-tist\ as a boy's name is of Latin and Greek origin, and the meaning of Baptist is "to dip". English form of Church Latin "baptista", Greek "baptistes", from "baptein". The Christian prophet John the Baptist baptized Jesus with water in the River Jordan. The Spanish form is Bautista, Battista is Italian, Baptiste is French. Baptist has 5 variant forms: Babtysta, Baptiste, Battista, Battiste and Bautista. View a list of the 3 names that reference Baptist.

Baptista \b(a)-ptis-ta, bap-ti-sta\ as a girl's name is of Latin and Greek origin, and the meaning of Baptista is "to dip". Baptista has 4 variant forms: Baptiste, Batista, Battista and Bautista.

Baptiste \b(a)-ptis-te, bap-ti-ste\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Baptiste), is a variant of Baptista (Latin, Greek), and the meaning of Baptiste is "to dip". Similar baby names are Bautista, Battista and Batista.

Bar \bar\ as a boy's name is a variant of Baird (Gaelic, Scottish, Irish), Barclay (Scottish, Old English), Bard (English, Irish) and Berkeley (Old English), and the meaning of Bar is "poet, one who sings ballads, birch tree meadow, minstrel, singer-poet, the birch tree meadow". The baby name Bar sounds like Barr, Bari, Bear and Par. Other similar baby names are Ban, Baz, Bart, Bat, Bay, Dar and Mar. View a list of the 5 names that reference Bar.

Bara \b(a)-ra\ as a girl's name is of Hebrew and Arabic origin, and the meaning of Bara is "to select, innocent". Bara has 4 variant forms: Barah, Bari, Barra and Barrie. Baby names that sound like Bara are Bera and Bora. View a list of the 3 names that reference Bara.

Barabara \b(a)-raba-ra, bar(a)-bara\ as a girl's name is a variant of Barbara (Latin), and the meaning of Barabara is "foreign woman". The baby name Barabara sounds like Barbra, Barbora, Barbera and Barbar. Other similar baby names are Babara, Borbala, Berbera, Barbro, Barbarita and Barbarit.

Barack \b(a)-ra-ck\ as a boy's name is pronounced ba-RAHK, BARE-ek. It is of Hebrew, Swahili and African origin, and the meaning of Barack is "lightning, blessing". Biblical: a valiant warrior who cooperated with the prophetess Deborah to win victory in a battle against overwhelming odds. See also Barric. American President Barack Obama. Barack has 2 variant forms: Barak and Barrak. Baby names that sound like Barack are Barek, Barrick, Baruch, Bearach, Borak, Breck, Brick and Brock. View a list of the 3 names that reference Barack.

Barah \b(a)-rah\ as a girl's name is a variant of Bara (Hebrew, Arabic), and the meaning of Barah is "to select, innocent". The baby name Barah sounds like Barra, Bari, Barri, Bera, Barry, Bora, Breah and Perah. Other similar baby names are Carah, Darah, Farah, Karah, Marah, Sarah, Zarah and Tarah.

Barak \b(a)-rak\ as a boy's name is a variant of Barack (Hebrew, Swahili, African) and Barric (English), and the meaning of Barak is "lightning, blessing, grain farm". The baby name Barak sounds like Barrak, Barek and Borak. Other similar baby names are Baram, Bram, Barr, Barde, Bard, Bar, Bank, Berk, Bardo, Birk, Barny, Barni, Barna, Barry, Baron, Barrat, Baret, Baris, Bari, Bart, Bartt, Barrt, Barth, Baruj, Brad, Bran, Bray, Brae, Brik, Brok, Burk, Byram, Byran, Darek, Farag, Barra, Garek, Jarek, Lark, Mark, Marek, Marik, Tarik, Tarek and Zarek. View a list of the 2 names that reference Barak.

Baraka \b(a)-ra-ka\ as a boy's name. The baby name Baraka sounds like Barak, Barack, Barrak, Barek and Borak. Other similar baby names are Baram, Barna and Barra.

Baram \b(a)-ram\ as a boy's name is pronounced BARE-em. It is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Baram is "the nation's son". Baby names that sound like Baram are Bram and Byram. Other similar baby names are Barak and Karam.

Barb \b(a)-rb\ as a girl's name is a variant of Barbara (Latin), and the meaning of Barb is "foreign woman". The baby name Barb sounds like Barby and Barbi. Other similar baby names are Bara, Bari, Babb, Bab and Darb.

Barbar \b(a)-rbar, bar-bar\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Barbar), is a variant of Barbara (Latin), and the meaning of Barbar is "foreign woman". The baby name Barbar sounds like Barbro, Barbra, Barbora, Barbera, Barbarit and Barabara. Other similar baby names are Barby, Barbie, Barbi, Barbey, Barbel, Barb, Babara, Briar and Bryar.

Barbara \b(a)-rba-ra, bar-bara\ as a girl's name is pronounced BAR-bra. It is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Barbara is "foreign woman". The adjective was originally applied to anyone who did not speak Greek, it has the same root as "barbarian". In Roman Catholic custom, Saint Barbara is invoked as a protector against fire and lightning, she is patron saint of architects, stonemasons, and fortifications. Barbra is a spelling variant made familiar by singer/actress/film director Barbra Streisand. Many people may associate the name with the popular doll Barbie, which with Babs, are informal pet forms. Barb is the short form. Actress Barbara Stanwyck, writer Barbara Tuchman, First Lady Barbara Bush. Barbara has 53 variant forms: Bab, Baba, Babara, Babb, Babbett, Babbette, Babbie, Babe, Babett, Babette, Babita, Babs, Baibin, Barabara, Barb, Barbar, Barbarella, Barbarit, Barbarita, Barbeeleen, Barbel, Barbera, Barbette, Barbey, Barbi, Barbie, Barbora, Barbra, Barbro, Barby, Barra, Basha, Basia, Baubie, Bauby, Beba, Bebe, Berbera, Berberia, Berberya, Berbya, Bibi, Bobbe, Bobbee, Bobbi, Bobbie, Bobby, Bonni, Bonnie, Bonny, Borbala, Varvara and Varina. For more information, see also related names Barinda, Bunny and Wava. View a list of the 11 names that reference Barbara.

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Barbarella \b(a)-rba-rella, barbar(el)-la\ as a girl's name is a variant of Barbara (Latin), and the meaning of Barbarella is "foreign woman". The baby name Barbarella sounds like Barbarita, Barbra, Barbora, Barbera, Barbarit, Barbar and Barabara.

Barbarit \b(a)-rba-rit, bar-barit\ as a girl's name is a variant of Barbara (Latin), and the meaning of Barbarit is "foreign woman". The baby name Barbarit sounds like Barbarita and Barbar. Other similar baby names are Berberia, Barbro, Barbra, Barbora, Barbera and Barabara.

Barbarita \b(a)-rbari-ta, bar-ba-rita\ as a girl's name is a variant of Barbara (Latin), and the meaning of Barbarita is "foreign woman". The baby name Barbarita sounds like Barbarit, Berberia, Barbra, Barbora, Barbera, Barbarella, Barbar and Barabara. Another similar baby name is Margarita.

Barbeeleen \b(a)-rbee-leen\ as a girl's name is a variant of Barbara (Latin), and the meaning of Barbeeleen is "foreign woman". The baby name Barbeeleen sounds like Barbel.

Barbel \b(a)-rbel, bar-bel\ as a girl's name is a variant of Barbara (Latin), and the meaning of Barbel is "foreign woman". The baby name Barbel sounds like Borbala and Barbeeleen. Other similar baby names are Barbey, Orbel, Barby, Barbro, Barbra, Barbie, Barbi, Barbera, Barbar, Barb, Carabel, Maribel, Marybel and Marabel.

Barber \b(a)-rber, bar-ber\ as a boy's name is of Old French origin, and the meaning of Barber is "beard". Originally an occupational name, the French word for "beard" is "barbe", and in the past, men who wished to have their facial hair cut or trimmed would have it done professionally, as not everyone possessed a razor. Barber has 2 variant forms: Barbar and Barbour.

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Frequently asked questions about baby names

How to pick a baby boy name?

When choosing a baby boy's name, consider family heritage, cultural significance, and personal meaning. Explore names with positive associations and consider how they sound with your surname. It's important to select a name that resonates with you and your family. Try our male name generator above for name ideas for your little boy.
 

How to pick a unique baby girl name?

Consider your family history, cultural significance, or personal meaning when selecting a name for a girl. Names with positive associations and how they complement the family surname are also considerations. Choose a name that holds special significance for you and your family and try our female name generator above for inspiration.

How do I give my child a unique name?

To give your child a unique baby girl name, or unique baby boy name, consider exploring cultural influences, literature, or nature for inspiration. You can also modify traditional names, combine different names, or choose a different spelling. Having a unique name can help your child stand out on a list, however it’s not always smooth sailing for them, especially if they are constantly having to pronounce or spell their name throughout life. It's important to ensure that the name is meaningful and resonates with you and your family.

What to avoid when choosing a baby name?

When choosing your baby’s name it’s important to remember they are the ones who live with this their whole life.  Consider avoiding names with negative associations, difficult spellings, or have potential for teasing (kids can be ruthless at school!).  Consider the significance of initials, cultural sensitivities and the name’s compatibility with your surname.

Can I name my baby anything I want?

In most instances, parents have the freedom to choose their baby's name. However, it's important to be mindful of legal regulations, cultural sensitivities, and the potential impact of the chosen name on your child's future. Consider the long-term implications and seek input from family members for name ideas before finalising a name.