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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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Merrielle \m(er)-rielle, merr(iel)-le\ as a girl's name is a variant of Merry (Old English), and the meaning of Merrielle is "joyful, lighthearted". The baby name Merrielle sounds like Merielle, Marielle, Murielle, Merrill, Merrilee, Merrile, Merrell and Mirielle. Other similar baby names are Meribelle, Terriella and Terriell.

Merrik \m(er)-rik\ as a boy's name is a variant of Merrick. See for origin and meaning of Merrik. The baby name Merrik sounds like Marik and Meyrick. Other similar baby names are Derrik, Herrik, Jerrik and Merril.

Merril \m(er)-ril\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Merril), is a variant of Merrill and Meryl (English), and the meaning of Merril is "shining sea". The baby name Merril sounds like Merrily, Merrili, Merrile and Merryl. Other similar baby names are Kerril, Merrie and Merri. View a list of the 2 names that reference Merril.

Merrile \m(e)-rri-le\ as a girl's name is a variant of Merry (Old English), and the meaning of Merrile is "joyful, lighthearted". The baby name Merrile sounds like Merrill, Merril, Merrily, Merrili and Merrilee. Other similar baby names are Merrie, Kerril, Derrill, Marcile, Mercie, Merridie, Merle, Merline, Merrall, Merill, Merrielle, Merri, Merree, Marrilee, Meryle, Merryl, Merrell, Mertle and Terrill.

Merrilee \m(e)-rri-lee\ as a girl's name is a variant of Merry (Old English), and the meaning of Merrilee is "joyful, lighthearted". The baby name Merrilee sounds like Merrile and Marrilee. Other similar baby names are Marcilee, Marilee, Merridie, Merrill, Merril, Merrily, Merrili, Merrielle, Merrie and Merree.

Merrili \m(e)-rri-li\ as a girl's name is a variant of Merry (Old English), and the meaning of Merrili is "joyful, lighthearted". The baby name Merrili sounds like Merrill, Merril, Merrily and Merrile. Other similar baby names are Kerril, Derrill, Marrilin, Merridie, Merrall, Merill, Merrilee, Merrie, Merri, Merryl, Merrell and Terrill.

Merrill \m(e)-rri-ll\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Merrill). Variant of Meryl (Irish, Gaelic) "shining sea". An anglicized spelling of the name. Humorist Merrill Markoe. Merrill has 4 variant forms: Merill, Merrall, Merril and Meryl. For more information, see also related names Meriel and Muriel. Baby names that sound like Merrill are Merrily, Merrili, Merrile and Merrell. View a list of the 5 names that reference Merrill.

Merrily \m(e)-rri-ly\ as a girl's name is a variant of Merry (Old English), and the meaning of Merrily is "joyful, lighthearted". The baby name Merrily sounds like Merrill, Merril, Merrili and Merrile. Other similar baby names are Kerril, Derrill, Marrilyn, Merrall, Merill, Merrilee, Merrie, Merri, Merryl, Merrell and Terrill.

Merriman \m(e)-rri-man\ as a boy's name. The baby name Merriman sounds like Marmion and Marmionn. Other similar baby names are Garrman, German, Herman, Jerman, Meirion, Merwin, Mervin, Merlin, Merlinn, Merwinn, Morrgan and Morrison.

Merritt \m(e)-rri-tt\ as a boy's name is pronounced MARE-it. It is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Merritt is "boundary gate". Also possibly "little renowned one" or derived from Mary (Latin) "star of the sea". Merritt has 3 variant forms: Merrett, Merit and Meritt. Baby names that sound like Merritt are Marty, Martie, Marti, Mart, Mort and Morty. View a list of the 2 names that reference Merritt.

Merrona \m(e)-rro-na\ as a girl's name is a variant of Merona (Aramaic), and the meaning of Merrona is "sheep". The baby name Merrona sounds like Meiriona, Maroona, Merryn, Merna and Meirna. Other similar baby names are Cerrina, Derron, Jerona, Kerron, Mercina, Merola, Merlina, Terrina, Terrena and Verona.

Merry \m(er)-ry\ as a girl's name is pronounced MARE-ee. It is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Merry is "joyful, lighthearted". Also variant of Meredith and Mercy, homonym of Mary. Merryn was the name of a seventh-century Irish saint. Merry has 12 variant forms: Marrilee, Marylea, Marylee, Merree, Merri, Merrie, Merrielle, Merrile, Merrilee, Merrili, Merrily and Merryn. Baby names that sound like Merry are Meera, Mera, Marra, Merah, Maery, Meara, Meira and Mirra. View a list of the 2 names that reference Merry.

Merryl \m(e)-rr-yl\ as a girl's name is a variant of Meryl (English), and the meaning of Merryl is "shining sea". The baby name Merryl sounds like Merril, Meriel, Merrill, Meriol, Merial, Merl, Merrall, Merill, Merrily, Merrili, Merrile, Meryll, Meryle, Merrell, Merel, Meral and Maryl. Other similar baby names are Kerryl, Merry, Merryn and Terryl.

Merryn \m(e)-rr-yn\ as a girl's name is a variant of Merry (Old English), and the meaning of Merryn is "joyful, lighthearted". The baby name Merryn sounds like Marrin, Maryn, Merrona and Morwyn. Other similar baby names are Ferryn, Kerryn, Merryl, Merlyn, Perryn and Terryn.

Mersera \m(e)-rse-ra, mer-sera\ as a girl's name. Blend of Mercedes and Sara (Hebrew) "princess". A baby name that sounds like Mersera is Mercer. Other similar baby names are Marseea and Mersey.

Mersey \m(e)-rsey, mer-sey\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Mersey), is a variant of Mercy (English), and the meaning of Mersey is "compassion, forebearance". The baby name Mersey sounds like Marsey and Mercey. Other similar baby names are Darsey, Dorsey, Maisey, Marsee, Marcey, Marjey, Margey, Marley, Marney, Meriel, Merced, Mercer, Merry, Merle, Merree, Mersera and Merel.

Mertice \m(e)-rti-ce, mer-tice\ as a girl's name is a variant of Myrtle (Latin). See for meaning of Mertice. The baby name Mertice sounds like Myrtice and Mertis. Other similar baby names are Artice, Martie, Martine, Marice, Mercie, Myrtie, Mirtie and Mertle.

Mertie \m(e)-rtie, mer-tie\ as a girl's name. The baby name Mertie sounds like Martie, Myrtie and Mirtie. Other similar baby names are Bertie, Gertie, Mercie, Merrie, Mertle, Mertis and Mertice.

Mertis \m(e)-rtis, mer-tis\ as a girl's name is a variant of Myrtle (Latin). See for meaning of Mertis. The baby name Mertis sounds like Myrtis and Mertice. Other similar baby names are Meris, Artis, Maris, Marris, Martie, Marti, Mercie, Merci, Myrtie, Mirtie and Mertle.

Mertle \m(e)-rt-le, mer-tle\ as a girl's name is a variant of Myrtle (Latin). See for meaning of Mertle. The baby name Mertle sounds like Martelle and Meridel. Other similar baby names are Merle and Meryle.

Merton \m(e)-rton, mer-ton\ as a boy's name is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Merton is "town by the lake". Place name. Theologian Thomas Merton. Merton has 2 variant forms: Merwyn and Murton. Baby names that sound like Merton are Marton and Morton.

Merv \m(e)-rv\ as a boy's name. The baby name Merv sounds like Marve, Murphy, Murfie, Murfey, Murfee, Murrow and Morrow. Other similar baby names are Herv, Arv, Erv, Herve, Harv, Irv, Mar-, Marc, Mark, Marq, Maro, Merom, Marr, Mar, Mars, Mart, Mervyn, Mervin, Meir, Meiri, Merce, Merle, Meryl, Meril, Merit, Merven, More, Mort, Mori and Orv.

Merven \m(e)-rven, mer-ven\ as a boy's name is a variant of Mervin (Old Welsh), and the meaning of Merven is "sea friend". The baby name Merven sounds like Mervyn, Marven and Morven. Other similar baby names are Merlen, Dervin, Dervon, Garven, Girven, Irven, Kervyn, Kervin, Marden, Marlen, Morten, Marten, Marvel, Marvin, Murvin, Merwyn, Merwin, Marvyn, Marve, Medvin, Melvin, Melvyn, Melvon, Merlin, Merlyn, Merton, Murvyn, Mervynn, Morgen, Morvyn and Reuven.

Mervin \m(e)-rvin, mer-vin\ as a boy's name is pronounced MER-ven. It is of Old Welsh origin, and the meaning of Mervin is "sea friend". Also possibly "sea hill". Merfyn is the original form. See also Marvin and Merlin. Mervin has 8 variant forms: Merven, Mervyn, Mervynn, Merwin, Merwinn, Merwyn, Murvin and Murvyn. Baby names that sound like Mervin are Marvyn, Marven, Morven, Morvyn and Morfin. View a list of the 2 names that reference Mervin.

Mervyn \m(e)-rv-yn, mer-vyn\ as a boy's name is a variant of Marvin (Welsh) and Mervin (Old Welsh), and the meaning of Mervyn is "sea friend". See also Merlin. The baby name Mervyn sounds like Marvyn, Murvyn, Mervynn, Merven and Morvyn. Other similar baby names are Kervyn, Merwyn, Melvyn and Merlyn. View a list of the 3 names that reference Mervyn.

Mervynn \m(e)-rvy-nn, mer-vynn\ as a boy's name is a variant of Mervin (Old Welsh), and the meaning of Mervynn is "sea friend". The baby name Mervynn sounds like Murvynn and Mervyn. Other similar baby names are Merlynn, Kervyn, Merwyn, Marwynn, Marvyn, Melvyn, Malvynn, Merlyn, Merlinn, Murvyn, Merwinn, Merven and Morvyn.

Merwin \m(e)-rwin, mer-win\ as a boy's name is a variant of Marvin (Welsh) and Mervin (Old Welsh), and the meaning of Merwin is "sea friend". The baby name Merwin sounds like Merwyn, Marwin and Merwinn. Other similar baby names are Berwin, Derwin, Kerwin, Medwin, Melwin and Merlin. View a list of the 2 names that reference Merwin.

Merwinn \m(e)-rwi-nn, mer-winn\ as a boy's name is a variant of Mervin (Old Welsh), and the meaning of Merwinn is "sea friend". The baby name Merwinn sounds like Merwin, Merwyn, Marwynn and Marwin. Other similar baby names are Kerwinn, Medwinn and Merlinn.

Merwyn \m(e)-rw-yn\ as a boy's name is a variant of Marvin (Welsh), Merton (Old English) and Mervin (Old Welsh), and the meaning of Merwyn is "sea friend, town by the lake". The baby name Merwyn sounds like Merwin, Marwynn, Marwin and Merwinn. Other similar baby names are Berwyn, Derwyn, Kerwyn, Mervyn, Medwyn, Melwyn and Merlyn. View a list of the 3 names that reference Merwyn.

Meryam \m(e)-ryam, mer-yam\ as a girl's name is a variant of Miriam (Hebrew). See for meaning of Meryam. The baby name Meryam sounds like Maryam, Miryam and Meriam. Other similar baby names are Marya, Mariam, Maryan, Myriam, Mirjam and Mirham.

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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.