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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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Perceval \p(e)-rce-val, per-ceval\ as a boy's name is a variant of Percival (Old French), and the meaning of Perceval is "pierce the vale". The baby name Perceval sounds like Percevall and Percivall. Other similar baby names are Purcell and Parsefal.

Percevall \p(e)-rceva-ll, per-ce-vall\ as a boy's name is a variant of Percival (Old French), and the meaning of Percevall is "pierce the vale". The baby name Percevall sounds like Percivall and Perceval. Another similar baby name is Purcell.

Percey \p(e)-rcey, per-cey\ as a boy's name is a variant of Percival (Old French) and Percy (Latin), and the meaning of Percey is "pierce the vale". The baby name Percey sounds like Perce, Percie, Pearcy, Perez, Pierce, Peirce, Peerce and Pearce. Other similar baby names are Darcey, Merce, Mersey, Parrey and Perry. View a list of the 2 names that reference Percey.

Percie \p(e)-rcie, per-cie\ as a boy's name is a variant of Percy (Latin). See for meaning of Percie. The baby name Percie sounds like Perce, Percey, Pierce, Peirce, Peerce and Pearce. Other similar baby names are Perrie, Merce, Parrie and Perrin.

Percilla \p(e)-rcilla, per-cilla\ as a girl's name is a variant of Priscilla (Latin), and the meaning of Percilla is "ancient, venerable". The baby name Percilla sounds like Pricilla, Prescilla, Precilla and Pracilla. Other similar baby names are Mercilla and Pernilla.

Percita \p(e)-rci-ta, per-cita\ as a girl's name. Similar baby names are Perlita, Perdita and Perita.

Percival \p(e)-rci-val, per-cival\ as a boy's name is of Old French origin, and the meaning of Percival is "pierce the vale". Invented by a medieval poet in the 12th century for one of King Arthur's knights. His virtue was so great that he alone could retrieve the elusive Holy Grail, the chalice from Christ's Last Supper. Wagner's opera Parsifal is based on this knight's tale. Percival has 10 variant forms: Parsafal, Parsefal, Parsifal, Perce, Perceval, Percevall, Percey, Percivall, Percy and Purcell. View a list of the 2 names that reference Percival.

Percivall \p(e)-rciva-ll, per-ci-vall\ as a boy's name is a variant of Percival (Old French), and the meaning of Percivall is "pierce the vale". The baby name Percivall sounds like Percevall and Perceval.

Percy \p(e)-rcy, per-cy\ as a boy's name is pronounced PER-see. It is of Latin origin. A British aristocratic surname derived from Persius, a Latin version of a name used among the ancient Gauls. Persius possibly means "to penetrate the hedge" as reference to an effective hunter, in Old French. See also Percival. Author Walker Percy, poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. Percy has 3 variant forms: Pearcy, Percey and Percie. Baby names that sound like Percy are Perce, Perez, Pierce, Peirce, Peerce and Pearce. View a list of the 5 names that reference Percy.

Perdido \p(e)-rdi-do, per-dido\ as a boy's name is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Perdido is "lost". The feminine form is Perdita. A baby name that sounds like Perdido is Burdett.

Perdita \p(e)-rdi-ta, per-dita\ as a girl's name is pronounced per-DEE-tah, PER-di-tah. It is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Perdita is "lost". Shakespeare created this name for a young heroine in "The Winter's Tale". As a baby, Perdita was left to die because her father mistakenly believed her to be another man's child. She was rescued by a shepherd, who called her Perdita because she was lost. Though she was later wooed by a prince, their marriage was forbidden because of her supposed lack of pedigree. When her origins were discovered, a happy ending ensued. Baby names that sound like Perdita are Bertita and Beradette. Other similar baby names are Perlita and Perita.

Pere \p(e)-re\ as a girl's name. The baby name Pere sounds like Peri and Pera. Other similar baby names are Jere, Perle, Perl and Vere.

Peregrin \p(e)-reg-rin, per(e)-grin\ as a boy's name is a variant of Peregrine (Latin), and the meaning of Peregrin is "traveler, wanderer". The baby name Peregrin sounds like Peregryn and Peregrino. Other similar baby names are Perkin and Perrin.

Peregrine \p(e)-regri-ne, per(eg)-rine\ as a boy's name is pronounced PARE-a-green. It is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Peregrine is "traveler, wanderer". "Peregrinations" means "wanderings". The peregrine falcon is favored in the ancient sport of falconry. English writer Peregrine Worsthorne. Peregrine has 3 variant forms: Peregrin, Peregrino and Peregryn. For more information, see also the related name Perry. A baby name that sounds like Peregrine is Bergeron. View a list of the 2 names that reference Peregrine.

Peregrino \p(e)-regri-no, per(eg)-rino\ as a boy's name is a variant of Peregrine (Latin), and the meaning of Peregrino is "traveler, wanderer". The baby name Peregrino sounds like Peregrin and Peregryn.

Peregrinus \p(e)-regri-nus, per(eg)-rinus\ as a boy's name. The baby name Peregrinus sounds like Peregrine, Peregrino and Peregrin. Another similar baby name is Peregryn.

Peregryn \p(e)-regr-yn, per(eg)-ryn\ as a boy's name is a variant of Peregrine (Latin), and the meaning of Peregryn is "traveler, wanderer". The baby name Peregryn sounds like Peregrin and Peregrino. Another similar baby name is Perkyn.

Peretz \p(e)-re-tz\ as a boy's name is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Peretz is "breach, breakthrough". Peretz has 1 variant form: Perez. Baby names that sound like Peretz are Parwiz, Brutus and Porthos.

Perez \p(e)-rez\ as a boy's name is a variant of Peretz (Hebrew), and the meaning of Perez is "breach, breakthrough". The baby name Perez sounds like Percy, Percey and Perce. Other similar baby names are Erez, Parvez, Perl, Perry, Per and Peer.

Perfecta \p(e)-rfec-ta, per-fe-cta\ as a girl's name is of Spanish origin, and the meaning of Perfecta is "perfect, flawless".

Perfecto \p(e)-rfec-to, per-fe-cto\ as a boy's name is of Spanish origin, and the meaning of Perfecto is "perfect". A reference to Jesus Christ as the perfect man.

Peri \p(e)-ri\ as a girl's name is pronounced PARE-ee. It is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Peri is "outcome, result". Also variant of Perry. In Greek mythology, an "oread", nymph of mountains and caves. In Persian fable, a fallen angel. Pera and Perita are Spanish short forms of Esperanza. Perah is an Israeli name meaning "flower". Peri has 3 variant forms: Pera, Perah and Perita. Baby names that sound like Peri are Perri, Bari, Bera, Berri, Bri, Perrie, Piera, Pier and Pru.

Pericles \p(e)-ric-les, per(i)-cles\ as a boy's name is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Pericles is "far-famed". Name of an Athenian statesman from Greece (fourth century BC) who supported both democracy and dominance of Athens. In the 19th century, slave owners in the South of America sometimes gave slaves classical names such as Pericles or Aeneas, and they have been passed on since in those families. Baby names that sound like Pericles are Berkley, Berkeley, Barcley, Berklee and Brickel. Other similar baby names are Hercules and Herakles.

Perita \p(e)-ri-ta\ as a girl's name is a variant of Peri (Hebrew), and the meaning of Perita is "outcome, result". The baby name Perita sounds like Berta, Berit, Berrta, Brita and Purity. Other similar baby names are Perlita, Pepita, Perdita, Serita and Verita.

Perkin \p(e)-rkin, per-kin\ as a boy's name is of English origin, and the meaning of Perkin is "rock". Variant of Peter. Perkin has 3 variant forms: Perkins, Perkyn and Perrin. Baby names that sound like Perkin are Parkin, Bergin, Parkins and Parken.

Perkins \p(e)-rki-ns, per-kins\ as a boy's name is a variant of Perkin (English), and the meaning of Perkins is "rock". See also Parkins. The baby name Perkins sounds like Parkin and Perkyn. Other similar baby names are Persons, Parks, Parkes, Parken, Parsons and Prinz. View a list of the 3 names that reference Perkins.

Perkyn \p(e)-rk-yn, per-kyn\ as a boy's name is a variant of Perkin (English), and the meaning of Perkyn is "rock". The baby name Perkyn sounds like Parkin, Parken and Perkins. Other similar baby names are Person and Perrin.

Perl \p(e)-rl\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Perl), is a variant of Pearl (Latin), and the meaning of Perl is "pearl". The baby name Perl sounds like Perle and Perla. Other similar baby names are Merl, Peri and Pera.

Perla \p(e)-rla, per-la\ as a girl's name is a variant of Pearl (Latin), and the meaning of Perla is "pearl". The baby name Perla sounds like Perle, Perl and Pearla. Other similar baby names are Merla, Pera, Pella and Verla.

Perle \p(e)-rle, per-le\ as a girl's name is a variant of Pearl (Latin), and the meaning of Perle is "pearl". The baby name Perle sounds like Perley, Perla, Perl and Pearle. Other similar baby names are Jerle, Merle, Peale and Peele.

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.