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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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Meara \me(a)-ra\ as a girl's name is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and the meaning of Meara is "jolly, jovial". Baby names that sound like Meara are Meera, Mera, Mara and Meira. Other similar baby names are Ceara, Seara and Teara.

Meave \me(a)-ve\ as a girl's name is a variant of Mab (Irish, Gaelic, Welsh), and the meaning of Meave is "joy, hilarity, baby". The baby name Meave sounds like Mave, Maeve and Mauve. Other similar baby names are Meade, Keavy, Medie, Melva, Melvie, Mame, Mare, Mette, Marve, Maye, Mae, Mead, Meara, Mea and Neve.

Meayghen \me(ay)-ghen\ as a girl's name. The baby name Meayghen sounds like Meaghan, Meghan, Meeghan, Megen, Meagan and Maygan. Other similar baby names are Maysen, Mayleen and Meighan.

Mecca \m(e)-cca, mec-ca\ as a girl's name. Place name: the holy city of Islam where all Muslims are urged to make a pilgrimage to. See also Medina. Baby names that sound like Mecca are Meica and Meeca. Other similar baby names are Becca, Decca and Jecca. View a list of the 3 names that reference Mecca.

Mechaela \m(e)-chae-la\ as a girl's name is a variant of Michaela (Hebrew), and the meaning of Mechaela is "who resembles God?". The baby name Mechaela sounds like Mychaela, Mischaela, Michaila, Michael, Micaela, Macaela, Michala, Michela and Michaella. Other similar baby names are Mahala, Mehalia, Mahalla, McKayla, Mishaila, Mikaela, Mihaila, Michele, Michaelina, Michal, MacKayla, Mychal, Michaelyn, Mychele, Michella, Michell, Meshella, Mechelle, Mohala, Rechell, Rachael, Richela and Shaela.

Mechelle \m(e)-chelle, mech(el)-le\ as a girl's name is a variant of Michelle (French, Hebrew), and the meaning of Mechelle is "who resembles God?". The baby name Mechelle sounds like Mychelle, Meechelle, M'chelle and Machelle. Other similar baby names are Lachelle, Marchelle, Merielle, Michele, Mychele, Mishelle, Michella, Michell, Meshella, Mashelle, Nichelle, Rechell, Rachelle, Richelle and Rochelle.

Mechtildis \m(e)-chtil-dis, mech-ti-ldis\ as a girl's name.

Meda \m(e)-da\ as a girl's name is a variant of Halimeda (Greek), and the meaning of Meda is "the sea". The baby name Meda sounds like Mada, Meta, Medea and Media. Other similar baby names are Leda, Mera, Beda, Heda, Mela, Mesa, Meya, Mea, Mena, Neda, Reda and Veda.

Medad \m(e)-dad\ as a boy's name is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Medad is "friend". Medad has 1 variant form: Meydad.

Medard \m(e)-da-rd\ as a boy's name. The baby name Medard sounds like Modred. Other similar baby names are Menard and Medad.

Medarda \m(e)-dar-da, med(a)-rda\ as a girl's name. Similar baby names are Medora, Darda, Madira, Madera, Madra, Marta, Medorah, Madora and Meerta.

Medardo \m(e)-dar-do, med(a)-rdo\ as a boy's name. The baby name Medardo sounds like Modred. Other similar baby names are Menard and Medad.

Medea \m(e)-dea\ as a girl's name is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Medea is "ruling". Greek mythology: Medea was a witch who left a trail of dead bodies behind her, giving this name gruesome connotations. Medea has 5 variant forms: Madora, Medeia, Media, Medora and Medorah. Baby names that sound like Medea are Meda, Medie, Mada, Meyta, Meta and Meade.

Medeia \m(e)-deia\ as a girl's name is a variant of Medea (Greek), and the meaning of Medeia is "ruling". The baby name Medeia sounds like Media, Medie and Meda. Other similar baby names are Meera, Melia, Meelia, Meeka, Hedia, Madzia, Madena, Madeira, Madera, Maleia, Medora, Medina, Meena, Meeca and Mekea.

Medesto \m(e)-des-to, med(e)-sto\ as a boy's name is a variant of Modesto (Spanish, Latin), and the meaning of Medesto is "modest, moderate, humble". The baby name Medesto sounds like Madesto and Modestus. Another similar baby name is Celesto.

Medford \m(e)-dfo-rd, med-ford\ as a boy's name is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Medford is "ford at the meadow". Place name. Medford has 1 variant form: Meadford. A baby name that sounds like Medford is Mitford.

Medgar \m(e)-dgar, med-gar\ as a boy's name. Similar baby names are Edgar and Eadgar.

Media \m(e)-dia\ as a girl's name is a variant of Medea (Greek), and the meaning of Media is "ruling". The baby name Media sounds like Medie, Meda and Medeia. Other similar baby names are Melia, Hedia and Medina.

Medie \m(e)-die\ as a girl's name is a variant of Halimeda (Greek), and the meaning of Medie is "the sea". The baby name Medie sounds like Media, Meda, Maddie, Maidie, Mette, Maudie, Meade, Medea and Medeia. Other similar baby names are Dedie, Adie, Addie, Mandie, Melia, Audie, Kadie, Cadie, Kodie, Codie, Dede, Dodie, Eydie, Edie, Eadie, Eddie, Hedi, Heddie, Hedia, Jodie, Judie, Lydie, Lidie, Meave, Macie, Madge, Mazie, Mamie, Meggie, Marie, Mei, Medina, Mellie, Melodie, Merrie, Midge, Mindie, Nadie, Nedi, Neddie, Rodie, Rudie, Sadie, Teddie and Zadie.

Medina \m(e)-di-na\ as a girl's name is pronounced ma-DEEN-ah. It is of Arabic origin, and the meaning of Medina is "city of the Prophet". The city in Saudi Arabia where Muhammad began his campaign to establish Islam. Medina has 1 variant form: Mdina. For more information, see also the related name Mecca. Baby names that sound like Medina are Madina, Madena and Madona. View a list of the 2 names that reference Medina.

Medora \m(e)-do-ra\ as a girl's name is pronounced meh-DOR-ah. It is of English origin. A literary creation, Medora is a romantic heroine in Lord Byron's narrative poem "The Corsair". For more information, see also the related name Medea. Baby names that sound like Medora are Medorah and Madora. Other similar baby names are Fedora and Menora. View a list of the 2 names that reference Medora.

Medorah \m(e)-do-rah\ as a girl's name is a variant of Medea (Greek), and the meaning of Medorah is "ruling". The baby name Medorah sounds like Medora and Madora. Other similar baby names are Menorah, Merah, Meerah, Fedora, Morah and Menora.

Medvin \m(e)-dvin, med-vin\ as a boy's name is a variant of Medwin (Old German), and the meaning of Medvin is "strong friend". Similar baby names are Mervin and Melvin.

Medwin \m(e)-dwin, med-win\ as a boy's name is of Old German origin, and the meaning of Medwin is "strong friend". Medwin has 3 variant forms: Medvin, Medwinn and Medwyn. Baby names that sound like Medwin are Midian and Mathian.

Medwinn \m(e)-dwi-nn, med-winn\ as a boy's name is a variant of Medwin (Old German), and the meaning of Medwinn is "strong friend". The baby name Medwinn sounds like Medwyn and Midian. Other similar baby names are Hedwinn and Merwinn.

Medwyn \m(e)-dw-yn\ as a boy's name is a variant of Medwin (Old German), and the meaning of Medwyn is "strong friend". The baby name Medwyn sounds like Medwinn and Midian. Other similar baby names are Hedwyn, Merwyn and Melwyn.

Mee \mee\ as a girl's name. The baby name Mee sounds like Mei, Mae and Mea. Other similar baby names are Lee, Bee, Cee, Dee, Fee, Mel, Meg and Ree. View a list of the 3 names that reference Mee.

Meeca \me(e)-ca\ as a girl's name is a variant of Micah (Hebrew), and the meaning of Meeca is "who resembles God?". The baby name Meeca sounds like Meeka, Mecca and Meica. Other similar baby names are Meera and Meena.

Meed \meed\ as a boy's name is a variant of Mead (Middle English), and the meaning of Meed is "meadow". The baby name Meed sounds like Meade, Maddy, Matt, Mateo, Mata and Mat. Other similar baby names are Meged and Reed.

Meegan \me(e)-gan\ as a girl's name is of Gaelic origin, and the meaning of Meegan is "soft, gentle". Meegan has 2 variant forms: Meegan and Meeghan. For more information, see also the related name Megan. Baby names that sound like Meegan are Meggan, Meagan and Maegan. View a list of the 2 names that reference Meegan.

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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.