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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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Meryl \m(e)-ryl, mer-yl\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Meryl), is pronounced MARE-el. It is of English origin, and the meaning of Meryl is "shining sea". Variant of Muriel via Meriel. Also possibly an invented name at the beginning of the 20th century, modeled on Cheryl. Well-known today due to actress Meryl Streep. Meryl has 14 variant forms: Maryl, Meral, Merel, Merla, Merlyn, Merrall, Merrell, Merril, Merrill, Merryl, Meryle, Meryll, Mirla and Myrla. For more information, see also the related name Merle. Baby names that sound like Meryl are Merl, Marylu, Meriol, Merial, Merola and Merill. View a list of the 4 names that reference Meryl.

Meryle \m(e)-ry-le\ as a girl's name is a variant of Meryl (English), and the meaning of Meryle is "shining sea". The baby name Meryle sounds like Merle and Meryll. Other similar baby names are Beryle and Mertle.

Meryll \m(e)-ry-ll\ as a girl's name is a variant of Meryl (English), and the meaning of Meryll is "shining sea". The baby name Meryll sounds like Merill and Meryle. Other similar baby names are Teryll, Beryl, Berylla, Beryle, Keryl, Karyll, Caryll, Cheryll, Sheryll, Daryll, Meriel, Marylu, Merrill, Merle, Meriol, Merial, Merola, Merla, Merl, Merril, Merrall, Merryl, Merrell, Merel, Meral, Maryl, Mirell, Mertle, Teryl, Terell and Terall.

Meryssa \m(e)-ryssa, mer(ys)-sa\ as a girl's name is a variant of Marissa (Latin), and the meaning of Meryssa is "of the sea". The baby name Meryssa sounds like Merissa and Maryssa. Other similar baby names are Neryssa, Bryssa, Cerissa, Chryssa, Koryssa, Coryssa, Jeressa, Karyssa, Kryssa, Lerissa, Laryssa, Morysa, Marysia, Marysa, Maressa, Morissa, Marlyssa, Melissa, Melessa, Nerissa, Naryssa, Neryss and Teressa.

Mesa \m(e)-sa\ as a girl's name is of Spanish origin, and the meaning of Mesa is "table". Geography name: flat-topped hill in southwestern America. See also Savannah and Sierra. Mesa has 2 variant forms: Maisa and Maysa. Baby names that sound like Mesa are Macy, Maci, Maisy and Missy. View a list of the 2 names that reference Mesa.

Meshach \m(e)-sha-ch\ as a boy's name is of Hebrew origin. Biblical: one of the three Hebrew men (along with Shadrach and Abednego) thrown into a fiery furnace by King Nebuchadnezzar and rescued by an angel. Used rarely in the 19th century. Actor Meshach Taylor. Similar baby names are Mehlech, Manoach, Misha, Mishal, Mishaal, Mosiah and Mosheh.

Mesi \m(e)-si\ as a girl's name. The baby name Mesi sounds like Mesa and Maci. Other similar baby names are Nesi, Mei and Resi.

Mesinyane \m(e)-sinya-ne, mes(in)-yane\ as a girl's name.

Messina \m(e)-ssi-na\ as a girl's name is of Arabic origin, and the meaning of Messina is "middle". Also a place name for a town in Sicily. Messina has 2 variant forms: Massina and Mussina. Baby names that sound like Messina are Masina, Mason, Maysen, Maison and Mazine.

Meta \m(e)-ta\ as a girl's name is of German origin. Short form of Margaret (Greek) "pearl". Mostly German use. Baby names that sound like Meta are Meda, Meyta and Mata. Other similar baby names are Mera, Beta, Veta, Leta, Mela, Mesa, Meya, Mea, Mena, Neta, Peta, Reta and Zeta. View a list of the 2 names that reference Meta.

Methodios \m(e)-tho-dios\ as a boy's name is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Methodios is "companion traveler". Saint Methodius was the first to translate the Bible into the Slavic language. He is also one of the creators of the Cyrillic alphabet, named for his associate, Saint Cyrill. Methodios has 1 variant form: Methodius.

Methodius \m(e)-tho-dius\ as a boy's name is a variant of Methodios (Greek), and the meaning of Methodius is "companion traveler".

Methuselah \m(e)-thuse-lah, meth(u)-selah\ as a boy's name is of Hebrew origin. Possibly "one who was sent". Biblical: Methuselah lived to be 969 years old. Methuselah has 1 variant form: Mathusela. View a list of the 2 names that reference Methuselah.

Metodej \m(e)-to-dej\ as a boy's name. The baby name Metodej sounds like Medad and Meydad.

Metta \m(et)-ta\ as a girl's name. The baby name Metta sounds like Meyta, Mette and Meta. Other similar baby names are Netta, Betta, Cetta, Detta, Hetta, Yetta, Jetta, Letta, Retta and Zetta.

Mette \m(et)-te\ as a girl's name is a variant of Margaret (Greek), and the meaning of Mette is "pearl". The baby name Mette sounds like Medie, Meyta, Meta, Mattie, Matti, Matty, Mattea and Meade. Other similar baby names are Bette, Hette, Yette and Jette.

Meurig \me(u)-rig\ as a boy's name. The baby name Meurig sounds like Merrik, Marik, Merrick and Meyrick. Other similar baby names are Maurio, Maurin, Maurie, Meiri, Merril, Meril and Merit.

Meya \me-ya\ as a girl's name is a variant of Mia (Israeli, Latin, Scandinavian). See for meaning of Meya. The baby name Meya sounds like Mya, Moya, Maya, Miya and Mea. Other similar baby names are Mera, Meda, Leya, Meyta, Meta, Mela, Melya, Mesa, Mena and Reya.

Meydad \me(y)-dad\ as a boy's name is a variant of Medad (Hebrew), and the meaning of Meydad is "friend". Similar baby names are Mead, Mehmud, Meed, Meade, Meged and Tedd.

Meyer \me-yer\ as a boy's name is of German and Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Meyer is "farmer, bright one". Architect Richard Meier, financier Mayer Rothschild. Meyer has 6 variant forms: Mayeer, Mayer, Mayor, Meier, Meir and Myer. Baby names that sound like Meyer are Maier, Mareo, Marr, Mar, Morey, Meiri, More and Muir. View a list of the 3 names that reference Meyer.

Meygan \me(y)-gan\ as a girl's name. The baby name Meygan sounds like Megan, Meegan, Meggan, Meagan and Maygan. Other similar baby names are Meghan, Meeghan, Meighan, Megen, Meaghan, Maegan, Morgan, Regan and Reagan.

Meyrick \me(y)-ri-ck\ as a boy's name is a variant of Merrick. See for origin and meaning of Meyrick. The baby name Meyrick sounds like Myrick and Merrik. Other similar baby names are Derrick, Derick, Aerrick, Aerick, Herrick, Jerrick, Jerick, Kerrick and Mavrick.

Meyta \me(y)-ta\ as a girl's name is a variant of Margaret (Greek), and the meaning of Meyta is "pearl". The baby name Meyta sounds like Meta, Meda, Mayda, Mette, Mata, Medea and Media. Other similar baby names are Melyta and Meya.

Mgbafo \m-gba-fo, mg-bafo\ as a girl's name.

Mgbeke \m-gbe-ke, mg-beke\ as a girl's name. Similar baby names are Wibeke and Vibeke.

Mgboli \m-gbo-li, mg-boli\ as a girl's name. Similar baby names are Mabel, Mable, Magali, Maggali, Magli, Magnolia and Micole.

Mgbonkwo \m-gbonk-wo, mg-bon-kwo\ as a girl's name.

Mhina \m-hina, mhi-na\ as a boy's name. The baby name Mhina sounds like Meino, Manny, Mann, Mano, Manoa and Mayne. Other similar baby names are Milan, Heini, Heine, Khanh, Khan, Mahir, Makena, Malin, Marino, Morino, Mohican and Mahican.

Mia \mia\ as a girl's name is pronounced MEE-ah. It is of Israeli, Latin and Scandinavian origin. In Israeli, feminine short form of Michal. In Latin and Scandinavian, a short form of Maria. See also Miya. Made famous by actress Mia Farrow. Soccer player Mia Hamm, model Mia Tyler. Mia has 2 variant forms: Mea and Meya. For more information, see also related names Mary, Nia and Michelle. Baby names that sound like Mia are Maia, Mya, Moia and Miah. View a list of the 6 names that reference Mia.

Miah \miah\ as a girl's name is a variant of Maya (Spanish, Hindi, Russian). See for meaning of Miah. The baby name Miah sounds like Maiah and Mia. Other similar baby names are Mirah, Kiah, Micah and Niah.

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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.