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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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Gaillardet \ga(i)-llar-det, gaill(a)-rdet\ as a boy's name is a variant of Gaillard (Middle English), and the meaning of Gaillardet is "brave, cheerful, spirited". The baby name Gaillardet sounds like Gaillhard and Gallard.

Gaille \ga(il)-le\ as a boy's name is a variant of Gale (Irish, Gaelic, Old English), and the meaning of Gaille is "foreigner, cheerful, happy". The baby name Gaille sounds like Gaile, Gaill and Gaelle. Other similar baby names are Gaillen, Baillie, Baillee, Bailie, Bailee, Kaile, Caile, Dalle, Daile, Gable, Gaige, Gayle, Gail, Gaell, Gall, Gallo, Gamble, Gaine, Gill, Gilley, Ghillie, Halle, Neille, Vaill, Vaile and Bille.

Gaillen \ga(il)-len\ as a boy's name is a variant of Galen (Greek), and the meaning of Gaillen is "calm". The baby name Gaillen sounds like Gillen, Gaylen, Gillean, Gillon, Gilleon, Gillan, Gwillyn and Quillen. Other similar baby names are Gaille and Jaillen.

Gaillhard \ga(i)-llha-rd, gaill-hard\ as a boy's name is a variant of Gaillard (Middle English), and the meaning of Gaillhard is "brave, cheerful, spirited". The baby name Gaillhard sounds like Galliard and Gallard.

Gaine \ga(i)-ne\ as a boy's name is a variant of Gaynor (Irish, Gaelic), and the meaning of Gaine is "son of the fair-skinned one". The baby name Gaine sounds like Kaine, Caine and Gayne. Other similar baby names are Daine, Faine, Gaige, Gaines, Gains, Gaile, Gainer, Laine, Paine, Raine and Zaine.

Gainer \ga(i)-ner\ as a boy's name is a variant of Gaynor (Irish, Gaelic), and the meaning of Gainer is "son of the fair-skinned one". The baby name Gainer sounds like Gayner and Gainor. Other similar baby names are Gaines, Garner, Gaine and Rainer.

Gaines \ga(i)-nes\ as a boy's name. May be linked to modern day use of "gain", meaning "to get". Gaines has 3 variant forms: Gains, Gayne and Gaynes. Baby names that sound like Gaines are Giannes, Giannos and Giannis. View a list of the 3 names that reference Gaines.

Gainor \ga(i)-nor\ as a boy's name is a variant of Gaynor (Irish, Gaelic), and the meaning of Gainor is "son of the fair-skinned one". The baby name Gainor sounds like Gainer, Gaynnor and Gayner. Other similar baby names are Rainor, Gaines, Gains, Gair, Gannon, Garner, Garnar, Gaylor, Gaine, Maynor, Minor, Meinor, Raynor, Rainer and Ragnor.

Gains \ga(i)-ns\ as a boy's name is a variant of Gaines. See for origin and meaning of Gains. The baby name Gains sounds like Gaynes, Giannos, Giannis, Giannes and Quinsy. Other similar baby names are Gaius, Gaine and Rains.

Gair \gair\ as a boy's name is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and the meaning of Gair is "small one". Gair has 2 variant forms: Gaer and Geir. Baby names that sound like Gair are Cairo, Carr, Karr, Gary, Garry, Gari, Gur and Keir.

Gaius \gaius\ as a boy's name is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Gaius is "happy, rejoice". Probably the root of the word "gay", which used to mean "jolly". Also a biblical name, and the name of a Roman jurist in the second century. Caius is a variant that occurs in England. Gaius has 7 variant forms: Cai, Caio, Kay, Kaye, Keye, Keyes and Keys. For more information, see also the related name Jay. Baby names that sound like Gaius are Gus and Guus. View a list of the 4 names that reference Gaius.

Gal \gal\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Gal), is a variant of Abigail (Hebrew) and Gail (Hebrew), and the meaning of Gal is "father of exaltation". The baby name Gal sounds like Gale, Gael, Cal, Gala and Gahl. Other similar baby names are Gay, Gai, Gae, Mal, Sal, Tal and Val. View a list of the 2 names that reference Gal.

Gala \g(a)-la\ as a girl's name is of Old French origin, and the meaning of Gala is "merrymaking, festivity". Salvador Dali's wife was named Gala. Gala has 1 variant form: Galla. For more information, see also related names Gayle, Gaea and Gallia. Baby names that sound like Gala are Gale, Gal, Gaila, Cala, Kala, Gayla, Galia, Galya, Galea and Gila. View a list of the 4 names that reference Gala.

Galadriel \g(a)-lad-riel, gal(a)-driel\ as a girl's name. The baby name Galadriel sounds like Goldarine and Goldarina.

Galal \g(a)-lal\ as a boy's name. The baby name Galal sounds like Galil and Kalil. Other similar baby names are Galan, Gall, Gamal and Jalal.

Galan \g(a)-lan\ as a boy's name is a variant of Galen (Greek), and the meaning of Galan is "calm". The baby name Galan sounds like Calan, Galyn, Galin, Gaelan and Kalan. Other similar baby names are Dalan, Gahan, Galvan, Garlan, Garan, Gavan and Jalan.

Galatea \g(a)-la-tea\ as a girl's name is pronounced gal-ah-TEE-ah. It is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Galatea is "white as milk". Mythology: Galatea was a statue loved by the sculptor Pygmalion. She was brought to life for him by Aphrodite. The myth, via G.B. Shaw's play "Pygmalion", is the source of the musical "My Fair Lady". Galatea has 2 variant forms: Galatee and Galathea. Baby names that sound like Galatea are Caltha and Glade.

Galatee \g(a)-la-tee\ as a girl's name is a variant of Galatea (Greek), and the meaning of Galatee is "white as milk". The baby name Galatee sounds like Galathea, Glade and Goldee. Other similar baby names are Gale, Callee, Kallee, Calee, Casadee, Katee, Gala, Galen, Galea, Gloree, Halette, Kalaine, Catee, Kaitee, Kalae and Kalee.

Galathea \g(a)-la-thea\ as a girl's name is a variant of Galatea (Greek), and the meaning of Galathea is "white as milk". The baby name Galathea sounds like Galatee and Caltha. Other similar baby names are Alathea, Alethea, Elethea, Alithea, Alathia, Althea, Elthea, Calantha, Kalantha, Calanthe, Galea, Glaurea, Olathe, Olethea, Filothea, Talitha and Taletha.

Galaxy \g(a)-laxy\ as a girl's name. The baby name Galaxy sounds like Geleexa. Other similar baby names are Gladys and Gwladys.

Galbrait \g(a)-lb-rait, gal-brait\ as a boy's name is a variant of Galbraith (Irish, Gaelic), and the meaning of Galbrait is "foreign Briton". The baby name Galbrait sounds like Gallbraith and Galbreath.

Galbraith \g(a)-lbrai-th, gal(b)-raith\ as a boy's name is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and the meaning of Galbraith is "foreign Briton". In Ireland, the name is commonly used to describe a Scot. Economist John Kenneth Galbraith. Galbraith has 4 variant forms: Galbrait, Galbreath, Gallbraith and Gallbreath. Baby names that sound like Galbraith are Calbert, Gilbert, Gilburt and Gilberto.

Galbreath \g(a)-lbrea-th, gal(b)-reath\ as a boy's name is a variant of Galbraith (Irish, Gaelic), and the meaning of Galbreath is "foreign Briton". The baby name Galbreath sounds like Gallbreath, Gallbraith and Galbrait.

Gale \g(a)-le\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Gale), is a variant of Abigail (Hebrew) and Gail (Hebrew), and the meaning of Gale is "father of exaltation". The baby name Gale sounds like Gayle, Gal, Gala, Gaile and Galea. Other similar baby names are Dale, Gaye, Gae, Galen and Vale. View a list of the 2 names that reference Gale.

Galea \g(a)-lea\ as a girl's name is a variant of Gayle (English). See for meaning of Galea. The baby name Galea sounds like Gale, Gala, Galia, Galla, Galya and Kalea. Other similar baby names are Gaea, Gaiea, Galena, Galen, Halea, Jalea, Malea and Talea.

Galeazzo \g(a)-leazzo, gale(az)-zo\ as a boy's name. The baby name Galeazzo sounds like Giles, Gyles and Glades. Another similar baby name is Galeno.

Galen \g(a)-len\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Galen), is a variant of Gayle (English). See for meaning of Galen. See also Galina. The baby name Galen sounds like Calen, Gaylen, Galena, Glen and Kalen. Other similar baby names are Gale, Galea and Valen. View a list of the 2 names that reference Galen.

Galena \g(a)-le-na\ as a girl's name is a variant of Gayle (English). See for meaning of Galena. The baby name Galena sounds like Galiena, Galyena, Galina, Galen and Kalena. Other similar baby names are Salena, Dalena, Galea, Jalena, Malena, Talena, Valena and Yalena.

Galeno \g(a)-le-no\ as a boy's name is a variant of Galen (Greek), and the meaning of Galeno is "calm". The baby name Galeno sounds like Gaylen, Galyn, Galin, Galan, Glen, Glenn and Kalen. Other similar baby names are Dalen, Gale, Jalen, Galo, Gallo, Galten, Galven, Garlen, Garen, Gavino, Gaven, Halen, Jalenn, Talen and Valen.

Gali \g(a)-li\ as a girl's name. The baby name Gali sounds like Gale, Gal, Cali, Gala, Galia and Kali. Other similar baby names are Mali, Bali, Gavi, Gabi, Gai, Hali, Lali, Pali and Tali.

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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.