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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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Burgundy \b(u)-rgun-dy, bur-gu-ndy\ as a girl's name. The baby name Burgundy sounds like Burgandy and Bergen. Another similar baby name is Brandy.

Burk \b(u)-rk\ as a boy's name is a variant of Burke (Old French), and the meaning of Burk is "from the fortified settlement". The baby name Burk sounds like Berk, Birk and Burg. Other similar baby names are Burt, Burn, Buck, Burr, Burl and Turk.

Burke \b(u)-rke, bur-ke\ as a boy's name is pronounced berk. It is of Old French origin, and the meaning of Burke is "from the fortified settlement". See also Berkeley. Burke has 5 variant forms: Berk, Berke, Birk, Bourke and Burk. Baby names that sound like Burke are Berky, Berkie, Burgh, Burg, Burch, Birkey, Birky, Birkie, Birkee and Parke. View a list of the 2 names that reference Burke.

Burket \b(u)-rket, bur-ket\ as a boy's name is a variant of Birkett (Middle English), and the meaning of Burket is "birch coastland". The baby name Burket sounds like Burkett and Birket. Other similar baby names are Burke and Burnet.

Burkett \b(u)-rke-tt, bur-kett\ as a boy's name is a variant of Birkett (Middle English), and the meaning of Burkett is "birch coastland". The baby name Burkett sounds like Burkitt and Burket. Other similar baby names are Burdett and Burnett.

Burkhart \b(u)-rkha-rt, bur(k)-hart\ as a boy's name is a variant of Burchard (Old English), and the meaning of Burkhart is "castle strong". The baby name Burkhart sounds like Burckhardt and Burgard. Other similar baby names are Bernhard and Barnhard.

Burkitt \b(u)-rki-tt, bur-kitt\ as a boy's name is a variant of Birkett (Middle English), and the meaning of Burkitt is "birch coastland". The baby name Burkitt sounds like Burkett and Birkitt. Other similar baby names are Burket, Birkit, Britt, Burdett, Burnett and Burtt.

Burl \b(u)-rl\ as a boy's name is pronounced berl. It is of Old English and Old French origin, and the meaning of Burl is "knotty wood, tuft of wool". Folksinger/actor in the 1950s Burl Ives. See also Berlyn. Burl has 2 variant forms: Burle and Burrell. Baby names that sound like Burl are Berl, Berle, Birly, Burlie, Burley and Perl. View a list of the 2 names that reference Burl.

Burle \b(u)-rle, bur-le\ as a boy's name is a variant of Burl (Old English, Old French), and the meaning of Burle is "knotty wood, tuft of wool". The baby name Burle sounds like Berle, Burlie and Burley. Other similar baby names are Burne and Burke.

Burleigh \b(u)-rlei-gh, bur-leigh\ as a boy's name is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Burleigh is "meadow with knotty-trunk trees". Place name. Burleigh has 4 variant forms: Burley, Burlie, Byrleigh and Byrley. Baby names that sound like Burleigh are Brawleigh, Brauleigh and Burle.

Burley \b(u)-rley, bur-ley\ as a boy's name is a variant of Burleigh (Old English), and the meaning of Burley is "meadow with knotty-trunk trees". The baby name Burley sounds like Birley, Burle and Byrley. Other similar baby names are Burney, Curley and Hurley.

Burlie \b(u)-rlie, bur-lie\ as a boy's name is a variant of Burleigh (Old English), and the meaning of Burlie is "meadow with knotty-trunk trees". The baby name Burlie sounds like Birlie and Burle. Other similar baby names are Burlin and Burnie.

Burlin \b(u)-rlin, bur-lin\ as a boy's name is a variant of Berlyn (German), and the meaning of Burlin is "son of Berl". The baby name Burlin sounds like Berlin and Bryland. Other similar baby names are Burlie, Arlin, Bartin, Birgin, Bergin, Bertin, Burton, Berwin, Birlie, Burnie, Bordin, Burn, Brain, Bruin, Burl, Burle, Burley, Carlin, Garlin, Harlin, Karlin, Marlin, Merlin, Orlin and Verlin.

Burma \b(u)-rma, bur-ma\ as a girl's name. The baby name Burma sounds like Prima. Other similar baby names are Berta, Bara, Barra, Barta, Basma, Bera, Berna, Birta, Borka, Bora, Brea, Bria, Brya, Carma, Dorma, Erma, Irma, Herma, Karma and Norma.

Burn \b(u)-rn\ as a boy's name is a variant of Bourne (Middle English) and Burns (Middle English), and the meaning of Burn is "stream, brook". The baby name Burn sounds like Bern, Byrn, Burne, Bourn and Born. Other similar baby names are Burg, Burt, Burr, Burk and Burl. View a list of the 5 names that reference Burn.

Burnaby \b(u)-rna-by, bur-naby\ as a boy's name is of Old Norse origin, and the meaning of Burnaby is "fighter's estate". Also variant of Barnaby. For more information, see also the related name Barnabas. Baby names that sound like Burnaby are Bernabe, Barnabey, Barnabe and Barnaba. Other similar baby names are Burney, Barny, Barney, Barnabus, Barnabie, Barnabee, Barna, Berny, Bernal, Bernarr, Birney, Burnie, Birny, Burne, Burns, Burn, Burnis, Burnell, Burnel, Burnet and Burnett. View a list of the 2 names that reference Burnaby.

Burnard \b(u)-rna-rd, bur-nard\ as a boy's name is a variant of Bernard (Old French, Old German), and the meaning of Burnard is "strong, brave bear". The baby name Burnard sounds like Barnard, Bernhard, Bernarr, Bernardo, Bearnard, Barnhard and Barnardo. Other similar baby names are Burgard, Bernald, Burchard, Burford and Vernard.

Burne \b(u)-rne, bur-ne\ as a boy's name is a variant of Bourne (Middle English) and Burns (Middle English), and the meaning of Burne is "stream, brook". See also Calder. The baby name Burne sounds like Berne, Burnie, Burney, Burn, Borne and Byrne. Other similar baby names are Burke, Burle, Burnel and Burnet. View a list of the 3 names that reference Burne.

Burnel \b(u)-rnel, bur-nel\ as a boy's name is a variant of Burnell (Old French), and the meaning of Burnel is "small brown one". The baby name Burnel sounds like Bernal, Brunel and Parnel. Other similar baby names are Burney, Burne and Burnet.

Burnell \b(u)-rne-ll, bur-nell\ as a boy's name is of Old French origin, and the meaning of Burnell is "small brown one". Burnell has 4 variant forms: Bernelle, Burnel, Brunel and Brunell. Baby names that sound like Burnell are Parnell and Pernell.

Burnet \b(u)-rnet, bur-net\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Burnet), is a variant of Burnett (Old French), and the meaning of Burnet is "brown". The baby name Burnet sounds like Berneta, Bernetta, Bernita, Bernette and Bernadet. Other similar baby names are Beret, Bernee, Byrget, Birget, Bret, Briet, Berget and Garnet.

Burnett \b(u)-rne-tt, bur-nett\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Burnett), is of Old French origin, and the meaning of Burnett is "brown". May sometimes be used in reference to the plant "Sanguisorba minor", known as "burnet", whose leaves are used for salad. See Sorrel and Fennel. Burnett has 1 variant form: Burnet. Baby names that sound like Burnett are Bernetta, Bernette and Berneta. View a list of the 3 names that reference Burnett.

Burney \b(u)-rney, bur-ney\ as a boy's name is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Burney is "island of the brook". Place name. Burney has 3 variant forms: Beirney, Beirnie and Burnie. For more information, see also related names Birney and Burns. Baby names that sound like Burney are Barney and Burne. View a list of the 4 names that reference Burney.

Burnie \b(u)-rnie, bur-nie\ as a boy's name is a variant of Birney (Old English) and Burney (Old English), and the meaning of Burnie is "island with the brook, island of the brook". The baby name Burnie sounds like Barnie, Bernie, Birnie and Burne. Other similar baby names are Burlie and Burnis. View a list of the 2 names that reference Burnie.

Burnis \b(u)-rnis, bur-nis\ as a boy's name is a variant of Burns (Middle English), and the meaning of Burnis is "brook". The baby name Burnis sounds like Bernis, Barnes and Byrnes. Other similar baby names are Burnie, Barnie, Barni, Baris, Bernie, Burney, Birnie, Boris, Borris, Burne, Burn, Burgiss, Burges, Burnel and Burnet.

Burns \b(u)-rns, bur-ns\ as a boy's name is pronounced bern. It is of Middle English origin, and the meaning of Burns is "brook". Originally a surname for families living close to a stream. Burns has 10 variant forms: Beirne, Bourn, Bourne, Burn, Burne, Burney, Burnis, Byrn, Byrne and Byrnes. Baby names that sound like Burns are Barnes and Bernis. View a list of the 5 names that reference Burns.

Burr \b(u)-rr\ as a boy's name is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Burr is "bristle". In America, made famous by Jefferson's Vice-President Aaron Burr, who is probably best known for having killed his political enemy Alexander Hamilton in a duel in 1801. Actor Raymond Burr, actor/director Burr Steers. For more information, see also the related name Burgess. Baby names that sound like Burr are Barr, Bar, Barry, Berry, Bari, Bear, Bri, Barra and Parr. Other similar baby names are Burg, Burt, Burn, Burk and Burl. View a list of the 4 names that reference Burr.

Burrell \b(u)-rre-ll\ as a boy's name is a variant of Burl (Old English, Old French), and the meaning of Burrell is "knotty wood, tuft of wool". The baby name Burrell sounds like Burle and Burley. Other similar baby names are Burnell and Durrell.

Burrhus \b(u)-rr-hus\ as a boy's name. The baby name Burrhus sounds like Burrows and Borris. Other similar baby names are Burns, Brutus, Burgess, Burgiss, Burges, Burnis and Burroughs.

Burroughs \b(u)-rrou-ghs\ as a boy's name is of Old English and Old German origin, and the meaning of Burroughs is "in the borough or burrow". Place name. From the word "burg", which means dwelling place or town. Burgess is another derivative. Burroughs has 1 variant form: Burrows. View a list of the 2 names that reference Burroughs.

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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.