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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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Baret \b(a)-ret\ as a boy's name is a variant of Barrett. See for origin and meaning of Baret. The baby name Baret sounds like Barret, Bart, Bartt, Barrt and Bret. Other similar baby names are Barek and Barnet.

Bari \b(a)-ri\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Bari), is a variant of Bara (Hebrew, Arabic) and Barrie (Irish, Gaelic), and the meaning of Bari is "to select, innocent, spear". The baby name Bari sounds like Barri and Bri. Other similar baby names are Bali, Barbi, Barb, Cari, Kari, Mari, Dari, Lari, Nari and Sari. View a list of the 2 names that reference Bari.

Barinda \b(a)-rin-da, bar(i)-nda\ as a girl's name. Modern name: probably combined from Barbara and Linda. Baby names that sound like Barinda are Brinda, Branda, Brenda, Brynda and Brianda. Other similar baby names are Darinda, Larinda, Marinda and Zarinda.

Baris \b(a)-ris\ as a boy's name is a variant of Barry (Irish, Gaelic), and the meaning of Baris is "fair-haired". The baby name Baris sounds like Boris and Paris. Other similar baby names are Bari, Faris and Jaris.

Barker \b(a)-rker, bar-ker\ as a boy's name is of Old English origin. Could mean "shepherd", or also relate to birch trees, as in Barclay. Used more frequently in the 19th century. In America, a barker is also someone who delivers a glib sales talk to attract customers. Barker has 1 variant form: Birk. Baby names that sound like Barker are Parker and Berger.

Barklay \b(a)-rk-lay, bar-klay\ as a boy's name is a variant of Barclay (Scottish, Old English) and Berkeley (Old English), and the meaning of Barklay is "birch tree meadow, the birch tree meadow". The baby name Barklay sounds like Barkley, Berkley, Barrclay, Barklie, Barcley and Birkley. Other similar baby names are Bartley, Barrak, Barak, Berky, Berklie, Barker, Barlow, Barrlow, Bartle, Birkeley, Berklee, Birkey, Birky, Birley, Birly, Buckley, Byrley, Burley, Kirkley and Kirkly. View a list of the 2 names that reference Barklay.

Barkley \b(a)-rk-ley, bar-kley\ as a boy's name is a variant of Barclay (Scottish, Old English) and Berkeley (Old English), and the meaning of Barkley is "birch tree meadow, the birch tree meadow". The baby name Barkley sounds like Berkley, Barklay, Barcley and Birkley. Other similar baby names are Bartley, Barklie, Barker, Bartle, Birkeley, Berklee, Birkey, Birley, Buckley, Byrley, Burley and Kirkley. View a list of the 3 names that reference Barkley.

Barklie \b(a)-rk-lie, bar-klie\ as a boy's name is a variant of Barclay (Scottish, Old English) and Berkeley (Old English), and the meaning of Barklie is "birch tree meadow, the birch tree meadow". The baby name Barklie sounds like Berklie, Barkley, Barklay and Berklee. Other similar baby names are Berkie, Bartle, Birkie, Birlie, Burlie and Kirklie. View a list of the 2 names that reference Barklie.

Barksdale \b(a)-rksda-le, bar-ks-dale\ as a boy's name is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Barksdale is "birch valley". A baby name that sounds like Barksdale is Parks.

Barlow \b(a)-rlow, bar-low\ as a boy's name is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Barlow is "the bare hillside". Place name. Joel Barlow was an early American statesman. Barlow has 2 variant forms: Barlowe and Barrlow. Baby names that sound like Barlow are Berilo, Berle, Berl, Birley, Birly, Birlie, Burl, Burle, Byrley, Burlie and Burley.

Barlowe \b(a)-rlo-we, bar-lowe\ as a boy's name is a variant of Barlow (Old English), and the meaning of Barlowe is "the bare hillside". The baby name Barlowe sounds like Barrlow, Berle, Birlie, Burle and Burlie. Other similar baby names are Carlowe and Marlowe.

Barna \b(a)-rna, bar-na\ as a boy's name is a variant of Barnabas (Greek, Aramaic), and the meaning of Barna is "son of consolation". The baby name Barna sounds like Barny and Barni. Other similar baby names are Barra, Bayne, Bain, Barr, Barde, Bard, Bar, Ban, Barrak, Barak, Baram, Bardo, Barek, Barend, Barnie, Barney, Barnaby, Barnabe, Barnaba, Barnes, Barry, Barnet, Barnum, Baron, Barrat, Baret, Baris, Bari, Bart, Bartt, Barrt, Barth, Baruj, Bern, Berny, Berne, Bernal, Bernt, Bernd, Birny, Bjarne, Bjarn, Borja, Byrn, Burne, Burns, Burn, Borne, Born, Bane, Branna, Byrne, Carny, Carne and Karny.

Barnaba \b(a)-rna-ba, bar-naba\ as a boy's name is a variant of Barnabas (Greek, Aramaic), and the meaning of Barnaba is "son of consolation". The baby name Barnaba sounds like Barnaby and Barnabe. Other similar baby names are Burnaby, Bernabe, Barnebas, Barnabus, Barnabie, Barnabey, Barnabee and Barna.

Barnabas \b(a)-rna-bas, bar-nabas\ as a boy's name is pronounced BAR-na-bus. It is of Greek and Aramaic origin, and the meaning of Barnabas is "son of consolation". Greek form of an Aramaic name. Biblical: Saint Barnabas was a first-century missionary companion of Paul and uncle of the gospeler Mark. Barnaby is used more often now in Britain. One of Charles Dickens' lesser-known novels is named "Barnaby Rudge". The name is used from time to time among literary parents. Bernabe is a Spanish form. Barnabas has 17 variant forms: Barna, Barnaba, Barnabe, Barnabee, Barnabey, Barnabie, Barnabus, Barnaby, Barnebas, Barnebus, Barney, Barni, Barnie, Barny, Bernabe, Bernabe and Burnaby. View a list of the 2 names that reference Barnabas.

Barnabe \b(a)-rna-be, bar-nabe\ as a boy's name is a variant of Barnabas (Greek, Aramaic), and the meaning of Barnabe is "son of consolation". The baby name Barnabe sounds like Bernabe, Barnaby, Barnabie, Barnabey, Barnabee and Barnaba. Other similar baby names are Burnaby, Barnie, Barnabus and Barna.

Barnabee \b(a)-rna-bee, bar-nabee\ as a boy's name is a variant of Barnabas (Greek, Aramaic), and the meaning of Barnabee is "son of consolation". The baby name Barnabee sounds like Barnabie, Barnabey and Barnabe. Other similar baby names are Bernabe, Barnaby, Barnabus and Barnaba.

Barnabey \b(a)-rna-bey, bar-nabey\ as a boy's name is a variant of Barnabas (Greek, Aramaic), and the meaning of Barnabey is "son of consolation". The baby name Barnabey sounds like Barnaby, Barnabee and Barnabe. Other similar baby names are Burnaby, Bernabe, Barney, Barnabus, Barnabie and Barnaba.

Barnabie \b(a)-rna-bie, bar-nabie\ as a boy's name is a variant of Barnabas (Greek, Aramaic), and the meaning of Barnabie is "son of consolation". The baby name Barnabie sounds like Barnabee and Barnabe. Other similar baby names are Bernabe, Barnie, Barnaby, Barnabus, Barnabey and Barnaba.

Barnabus \b(a)-rna-bus, bar-nabus\ as a boy's name is a variant of Barnabas (Greek, Aramaic), and the meaning of Barnabus is "son of consolation". The baby name Barnabus sounds like Barnebus, Barnebas, Barnaby, Barnabie, Barnabey, Barnabee, Barnabe and Barnaba. Other similar baby names are Burnaby, Bernabe and Barnes.

Barnaby \b(a)-rna-by, bar-naby\ as a boy's name is a variant of Barnabas (Greek, Aramaic), and the meaning of Barnaby is "son of consolation". See also Barney and Burnaby. The baby name Barnaby sounds like Barnabey, Barnabe and Barnaba. Other similar baby names are Bernabe, Barny, Barnabus, Barnabie, Barnabee and Barna. View a list of the 3 names that reference Barnaby.

Barnard \b(a)-rna-rd, bar-nard\ as a boy's name is a variant of Bernard (Old French, Old German), and the meaning of Barnard is "strong, brave bear". The baby name Barnard sounds like Burnard, Bearnard, Barnhard and Barnardo. Other similar baby names are Bernald, Bernhard, Bernarr, Bernardo, Barnhardo, Brainard, Braynard, Burgard, Raynard and Vernard. View a list of the 2 names that reference Barnard.

Barnardo \b(a)-rnar-do, bar-na-rdo\ as a boy's name is a variant of Bernard (Old French, Old German), and the meaning of Barnardo is "strong, brave bear". The baby name Barnardo sounds like Bernardo, Barnhardo and Barnard. Other similar baby names are Burnard, Bernhardo, Bearnard and Barnhard.

Barnebas \b(a)-rne-bas, bar-nebas\ as a boy's name is a variant of Barnabas (Greek, Aramaic), and the meaning of Barnebas is "son of consolation". The baby name Barnebas sounds like Barnebus, Barnabus and Barnaba. Other similar baby names are Barnes, Barnaby, Barnabie, Barnabey, Barnabee, Barnabe and Byrnes.

Barnebus \b(a)-rne-bus, bar-nebus\ as a boy's name is a variant of Barnabas (Greek, Aramaic), and the meaning of Barnebus is "son of consolation". The baby name Barnebus sounds like Barnebas and Barnabus. Other similar baby names are Barnes, Barnaby, Barnabie, Barnabey, Barnabee, Barnabe, Barnaba and Byrnes.

Barnes \b(a)-rnes, bar-nes\ as a boy's name is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Barnes is "near the barns". Place name. The name's slightly rakish aura possibly goes back to Jake Barnes, hero of Hemingway's novel "The Sun Also Rises". Baby names that sound like Barnes are Byrnes, Bernis, Burns and Burnis. Other similar baby names are Barney and Barnet. View a list of the 2 names that reference Barnes.

Barnet \b(a)-rnet, bar-net\ as a boy's name is a variant of Barnett (Old English), and the meaning of Barnet is "burned clearing". The baby name Barnet sounds like Baronet, Burnet and Bernet. Other similar baby names are Barney, Barnes, Barret, Baret and Garnet.

Barnett \b(a)-rne-tt, bar-nett\ as a boy's name is pronounced bar-NET. It is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Barnett is "burned clearing". Also possibly from the English aristocratic title "baronet". Other ranks of English nobility such as Duke, Earl, and Baron are occasionally used as given names. Barnett has 8 variant forms: Barnet, Barney, Barnie, Baronet, Baronett, Barrie, Barron and Barry. Baby names that sound like Barnett are Burnett and Bernett.

Barney \b(a)-rney, bar-ney\ as a boy's name is pronounced BAR-nee. It is of English origin. Pet form of Barnabas and Barnaby. Modern use likely refers to the famous large purple dinosaur. Barney has 2 variant forms: Barnie and Barny. For more information, see also related names Barnett and Bernard. Baby names that sound like Barney are Birney and Burney. View a list of the 4 names that reference Barney.

Barnham \b(a)-rn-ham, bar-nham\ as a boy's name is a variant of Barnum (Old English). See for meaning of Barnham. The baby name Barnham sounds like Brynmor. Other similar baby names are Farnham and Fernham.

Barnhard \b(a)-rnha-rd, bar(n)-hard\ as a boy's name is a variant of Bernard (Old French, Old German), and the meaning of Barnhard is "strong, brave bear". The baby name Barnhard sounds like Bernhard, Barnhardo and Barnard. Other similar baby names are Bernhald, Burnard, Bernhardo, Bearnard, Barnardo and Rainhard.

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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.