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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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Elrad \e-lrad, el-rad\ as a boy's name is pronounced ELL-rad. It is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Elrad is "noble counsel". Elrad has 3 variant forms: Ellrad, Ellrod and Elrod. Baby names that sound like Elrad are Ellard, Alard, Aliard, Allard, Alhard and Alured.

Elrey \e-lrey, el-rey\ as a boy's name is a variant of Ellery (Old English), and the meaning of Elrey is "alder tree". The baby name Elrey sounds like Elroy, Ellerey, Elroye and Elroi. Other similar baby names are Elger, Elmer, Clarey, Elber, Elder, Ely, Elie, Eloy, Elrad, Elrod and Emerey.

Elrica \e-lri-ca, el-rica\ as a girl's name is of Old German origin, and the meaning of Elrica is "ruler over all". Baby names that sound like Elrica are Ulrica, Alarica, Uulrica, Ulrika and Ullrica. Other similar baby names are Enrica, Erica and Eyrica.

Elrod \e-lrod, el-rod\ as a boy's name is a variant of Elrad (Old English), and the meaning of Elrod is "noble counsel". The baby name Elrod sounds like Ellrod and Ellrad. Other similar baby names are Elroy and Elroi.

Elroi \e-lroi, el-roi\ as a boy's name is a variant of Elroy (French) and Leroy (French), and the meaning of Elroi is "the king". The baby name Elroi sounds like Elrey and Elroye. Other similar baby names are Eloi and Elrod. View a list of the 2 names that reference Elroi.

Elroy \e-lroy, el-roy\ as a boy's name is pronounced EL-roy. It is of French origin, and the meaning of Elroy is "the king". Variant of Leroy possibly influenced by the Spanish "el". Elroy has 3 variant forms: Elroi, Elroye and Roy. For more information, see also the related name Delroy. Baby names that sound like Elroy are Elrey, Ellery, Ellerey and Ellary. View a list of the 3 names that reference Elroy.

Elroye \e-lro-ye, el-roye\ as a boy's name is a variant of Elroy (French), and the meaning of Elroye is "the king". The baby name Elroye sounds like Elrey and Elroi. Other similar baby names are Elrod, Eliron, Elrad and Ellrod.

Els \e-ls\ as a girl's name. The baby name Els sounds like Elsa, Elis, Elsy and Else. Other similar baby names are Ela, El and Eli.

Elsa \e-lsa, el-sa\ as a girl's name is pronounced EL-sah. It is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Elsa is "God's promise, God is my oath". Short form of Elisabeth or %1. Literary: name of the lioness in the book "Born Free" by Joy Adamson, which was made into a movie. English film actress Elsa Lanchester. Elsa has 7 variant forms: Else, Elsie, Elssa, Elsy, Helsa, Ilsa and Ilse. For more information, see also related names Ailsa, Alice and Elizabeth. Baby names that sound like Elsa are Ellsa, Elisa, Elysa and Elza. View a list of the 5 names that reference Elsa.

Elsabeth \e-lsabe-th, el-sa-beth\ as a girl's name is a variant of Elizabeth (Hebrew), and the meaning of Elsabeth is "God's promise, God is my oath". The baby name Elsabeth sounds like Elzabeth, Elisabeth and Elsbeth. Other similar baby names are Lisabeth, Elspeth, Eliszabeth, Elisabethe, Elisabet and Elsbet.

Elsbet \e-ls-bet, el-sbet\ as a girl's name is a variant of Elspeth (Scottish, Hebrew). See for meaning of Elsbet. The baby name Elsbet sounds like Elspet and Elsbeth. Other similar baby names are Lysbet, Lisbet, Elsabeth, Ellspet and Elisabet.

Elsbeth \e-lsbe-th, el(s)-beth\ as a girl's name is a variant of Elspeth (Scottish, Hebrew). See for meaning of Elsbeth. The baby name Elsbeth sounds like Elsabeth and Elsbet. Other similar baby names are Lysbeth, Lisbeth, Elzabeth and Elisabeth.

Elsdon \e-ls-don, el-sdon\ as a boy's name is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Elsdon is "Elli's valley". Transferred use of the surname, originally a local name from Northumbria. The place name was used in the 13th century in the forms Eledene, Hellesden, Elisden, and Ellesden. Elli was an Old English personal name based on Elias. Baby names that sound like Elsdon are Alsdon and Elston. Other similar baby names are Eldon and Elson.

Else \e-lse, el-se\ as a girl's name is a variant of Elizabeth (Hebrew), Elsa (Hebrew) and Ilse (German), and the meaning of Else is "God's promise, God is my oath". The baby name Else sounds like Elyse, Elise, Elsy, Elsie, Elsee and Ellse. Other similar baby names are Elke, Elshe, Elle and Elbe. View a list of the 3 names that reference Else.

Elsee \e-lsee, el-see\ as a girl's name is a variant of Elizabeth (Hebrew), and the meaning of Elsee is "God's promise, God is my oath". The baby name Elsee sounds like Elisee, Elsie, Else and Ellsee. Other similar baby names are Elshe and Ellee.

Elsha \e-lsha, el-sha\ as a girl's name is a variant of Ailsa (Old Norse), and the meaning of Elsha is "island of Alfsigr". The baby name Elsha sounds like Elshe and Elisha. Other similar baby names are Elsa, Eltha and Elssa.

Elshe \e-lshe, el-she\ as a girl's name is a variant of Ailsa (Old Norse), and the meaning of Elshe is "island of Alfsigr". The baby name Elshe sounds like Elsha, Elisha and Elish. Other similar baby names are Elsie, Elsee and Else.

Elsie \e-lsie, el-sie\ as a girl's name is of Scottish and Hebrew origin. Variant of Elspie, a pet form of Elspeth. Elsie has 1 variant form: Elsy. For more information, see also related names Elizabeth and Elsa. Baby names that sound like Elsie are Elsee and Else. View a list of the 3 names that reference Elsie.

Elson \e-lson, el-son\ as a boy's name is a variant of Ellison (Old English) and Elston (Old English), and the meaning of Elson is "son of Ellis, Elli's town". The baby name Elson sounds like Ellson and Elison. Other similar baby names are Eldon, Elton, Edson, Elon and Elsdon. View a list of the 2 names that reference Elson.

Elspet \e-ls-pet, el-spet\ as a girl's name is a variant of Elizabeth (Hebrew) and Elspeth (Scottish, Hebrew), and the meaning of Elspet is "God's promise, God is my oath". The baby name Elspet sounds like Ellspet and Elsbet. Other similar baby names are Elspie and Elisabet. View a list of the 2 names that reference Elspet.

Elspeth \e-lspe-th, el(s)-peth\ as a girl's name is pronounced ELS-peth. It is of Scottish and Hebrew origin. Variant of Elizabeth. Author Elspeth Huxley. Elspeth has 4 variant forms: Elsbeth, Elsbet, Elspet and Elspie. For more information, see also the related name Elsie. Baby names that sound like Elspeth are Elsabeth and Ellspet. View a list of the 3 names that reference Elspeth.

Elspie \e-ls-pie, el-spie\ as a girl's name is a variant of Elspeth (Scottish, Hebrew). See for meaning of Elspie. See also Elsie. The baby name Elspie sounds like Elspet, Ellspet and Elsbet. Other similar baby names are Elsee and Else. View a list of the 2 names that reference Elspie.

Elssa \e-lssa, el(s)-sa\ as a girl's name is a variant of Elsa (Hebrew), and the meaning of Elssa is "God's promise, God is my oath". The baby name Elssa sounds like Ellsa, Elissa, Elisa, Elyssa and Elysa. Other similar baby names are Elsha, Elva, Elshe, Alessa, Elena, Lyssa, Lissa, Ilyssa, Ilysa, Ellissa, Alyssa, Alysa, Alissa, Alisa, Elisha, Elita, Elida, Elona, Eltha, Ella, Ela, Elish, Elis, Elana, Elata, Elba, Ellba, Elora, Elna, Elina, Elga, Ellga, Elia, Elyse, Elise, Ilissa, Elyssia, Elysse, Elysia, Elissia, Elisse, Elisia, Eliza, Elza, Elyza, Ilsa, Elsy, Elsie, Elsee, Else, Ellyssa, Ellsi, Ellse, Elisah, Eleisa, Elka, Ellia, Elma, Ellma, Eloisa, Elvia, Essy, Illsa, Ilisa, Olisa, Ulyssa and Ulissa.

Elston \e-ls-ton, el-ston\ as a boy's name is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Elston is "Elli's town". Place name of uncertain origin. Elli was an Old English personal name based on Elias. Elston has 2 variant forms: Ellston and Elson. Baby names that sound like Elston are Alston and Elsdon.

Elsworth \e-lswor-th, el-swo-rth\ as a boy's name is a variant of Ellsworth (Old English), and the meaning of Elsworth is "Elli's estate". The baby name Elsworth sounds like Ellswerth and Elazar. Other similar baby names are Answorth and Bosworth.

Elsy \e-lsy, el-sy\ as a girl's name is a variant of Elizabeth (Hebrew), Elsa (Hebrew) and Elsie (Scottish, Hebrew), and the meaning of Elsy is "God's promise, God is my oath". The baby name Elsy sounds like Else, Ellsa, Elis, Elisa, Elyse, Elise, Elysa, Elza, Ilse, Ilsa, Elsee, Ellsi, Ellsey, Ellse, Eliz and Elssa. Other similar baby names are Elvy, Elly and Essy. View a list of the 3 names that reference Elsy.

Elterman \e-lter-man, el-te-rman\ as a boy's name is a variant of Altman (Old German), and the meaning of Elterman is "old man". The baby name Elterman sounds like Eltermann and Alterman. Other similar baby names are Eltman and Altermann.

Eltermann \e-lterma-nn, el-ter-mann\ as a boy's name is a variant of Altman (Old German), and the meaning of Eltermann is "old man". The baby name Eltermann sounds like Elterman and Altermann. Other similar baby names are Alterman and Eltman.

Eltha \e-ltha, el-tha\ as a girl's name is a variant of Althea (Greek), and the meaning of Eltha is "healing herb". The baby name Eltha sounds like Altha and Elthea. Other similar baby names are Elsha, Ertha and Etha.

Elthea \e-lthea, el-thea\ as a girl's name is a variant of Althea (Greek), and the meaning of Elthea is "healing herb". The baby name Elthea sounds like Elethea and Eltha. Other similar baby names are Elshe, Elsha, Alethea, Elithia, Alithea, Alathea, Altha, Althia, Althaea, Ertha, Elodea, Etha and Olethea.

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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.