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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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Persida \p(e)-rsi-da, per-sida\ as a girl's name. The baby name Persida sounds like Briseida. Other similar baby names are Perlita, Perdita, Perita, Persis, Plasida and Tersita.

Persis \p(e)-rsis, per-sis\ as a girl's name is pronounced PER-sees, PER-siss. It is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Persis is "from Persia". Biblical: a first-century Christian woman commended by Paul. Familiar since the late 1970s due to actress Persis Khambatta. Persis has 2 variant forms: Perssis and Persys. Baby names that sound like Persis are Precious and Preciosa.

Persius \p(e)-rsius, per-sius\ as a boy's name is related to Percy. The baby name Persius sounds like Perseus. Other similar baby names are Persons, Orsis, Paris, Parris, Parriss, Parsons, Person, Percie, Purvis, Purviss and Ursus.

Person \p(e)-rson, per-son\ as a boy's name is a variant of Parsons (Old English), and the meaning of Person is "clergyman". The baby name Person sounds like Persons, Parson, Pierson and Pearson. Other similar baby names are Gerson, Carson, Karson, Garson, Larson, Orson, Urson, Parton, Paterson, Perkin, Perrin, Perkyn, Peterson, Piersson and Pearsson. View a list of the 30 names that reference Person.

Persons \p(e)-rso-ns, per-sons\ as a boy's name is a variant of Parsons (Old English), and the meaning of Persons is "clergyman". The baby name Persons sounds like Person, Parson, Pierson and Pearson. Other similar baby names are Perkins and Perseus. View a list of the 2 names that reference Persons.

Perssis \p(e)-rssis, per(s)-sis\ as a girl's name is a variant of Persis (Greek), and the meaning of Perssis is "from Persia". The baby name Perssis sounds like Persys, Precious and Preciosa. Other similar baby names are Perris, Paris, Parris, Prissie and Pris.

Persys \p(e)-rs-ys, per-sys\ as a girl's name is a variant of Persis (Greek), and the meaning of Persys is "from Persia". The baby name Persys sounds like Perssis, Precious and Preciosa. Other similar baby names are Perris, Paris, Parris and Pris.

Pesach \p(e)-sa-ch\ as a boy's name is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Pesach is "spared". The Hebrew name for the holiday of Passover, which celebrates the fact that Jehovah spared the Israelites in a plague that killed many Egyptians. Pesach has 1 variant form: Pessach. Baby names that sound like Pesach are Pascoe and Pascalle.

Pessach \p(e)-ssa-ch\ as a boy's name is a variant of Pesach (Hebrew), and the meaning of Pessach is "spared". The baby name Pessach sounds like Pascoe and Pascalle. Another similar baby name is Meshach.

Pet \pet\ as a girl's name is a variant of Petra (Greek), and the meaning of Pet is "rock". The baby name Pet sounds like Bet, Pat and Peta. Other similar baby names are Peg and Pen. View a list of the 79 names that reference Pet.

Peta \p(e)-ta\ as a girl's name is a variant of Pepita (Spanish) and Petra (Greek), and the meaning of Peta is "rock". The baby name Peta sounds like Beta and Pet. Other similar baby names are Veta, Leta, Meta, Neta, Pepa, Pera, Reta and Zeta. View a list of the 2 names that reference Peta.

Petal \p(e)-tal\ as a girl's name. The baby name Petal sounds like Petula, Bethel and Petulah. Other similar baby names are Peta, Atal, Peale, Peall, Pearl, Perl, Petra, Pet and Teal.

Petaluma \p(e)-talu-ma, pet(a)-luma\ as a girl's name. Place name: a town in Northern California. Similar baby names are Palma, Pallma, Paloma, Peloma and Petula.

Petar \p(e)-tar\ as a boy's name is a variant of Peter (Greek), and the meaning of Petar is "rock". The baby name Petar sounds like Petr, Pieter, Petre and Peder. Other similar baby names are Kedar, Pete, Per, Par and Peer.

Pete \p(e)-te\ as a boy's name is a variant of Peter (Greek), and the meaning of Pete is "rock". The baby name Pete sounds like Bede, Pat, Piet and Pitt. Other similar baby names are Pepe, Petre and Petr. View a list of the 2 names that reference Pete.

Peter \p(e)-ter\ as a boy's name is pronounced PEE-ter. It is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Peter is "rock". Variant of Petros. Biblical: one of the 12 apostles, Peter the fisherman was impulsive and had strong faith. Jesus said of him, "Upon this Rock I will build my church". In Catholic tradition, the first pope. The play "Peter Pan" has made the name popular. Pieter is a Dutch form, Petrov and Pyotr are Russian, Pierre is French, Boutros is Arabic. See also Pernell. Artists Piero della Francesca, Peter Paul Rubens, Russian emperor Peter the Great, actors Peter O'Toole, Peter Krause, Peter Rabbit, film directors Peter Jackson, Peter Bogdanovich, tennis player Pete Sampras. Peter has 21 variant forms: Boutros, Par, Peder, Pedro, Pekka, Per, Petar, Pete, Peterson, Petr, Petre, Petros, Petrov, Pierce, Piero, Pierre, Piet, Pieter, Pietro, Piotr and Pyotr. For more information, see also related names Cephas, Ferris, Parkins, Pekelo, Perkin and Piers. Baby names that sound like Peter are Potter and Pedrio. View a list of the 30 names that reference Peter.

Peterina \p(e)-teri-na, pet(e)-rina\ as a girl's name is a variant of Petra (Greek), and the meaning of Peterina is "rock". The baby name Peterina sounds like Petrina, Patrina and Petrine. Other similar baby names are Caterina, Katerina, Ketrina, Petria and Pierina.

Peternella \p(e)-ter-nella, pet(e)-rnella\ as a girl's name is a variant of Petra (Greek), and the meaning of Peternella is "rock". The baby name Peternella sounds like Petronella, Petronilla, Petronelle and Petronela. Other similar baby names are Pernella, Pernilla, Pernelle and Parnella.

Peterson \p(e)-ter-son, pet(e)-rson\ as a boy's name is a variant of Peter (Greek), and the meaning of Peterson is "rock". The baby name Peterson sounds like Paterson and Patterson. Other similar baby names are Person, Pierson and Pearson.

Petr \p(e)-tr\ as a boy's name is a variant of Peter (Greek), and the meaning of Petr is "rock". The baby name Petr sounds like Petre and Petar. Other similar baby names are Pete, Per and Peer.

Petra \p(e)-tra, pet-ra\ as a girl's name is pronounced PEH-trah. It is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Petra is "rock". Feminine variant of Peter. Pier is used as a girl's name due to the 1950s actress Pier Angeli. Peta is a Dutch form. Petra has 25 variant forms: Pella, Pernilla, Pernille, Perrine, Pet, Peta, Peterina, Peternella, Petria, Petrina, Petrine, Petronela, Petronella, Petronelle, Petronia, Petronija, Petronilla, Petronille, Petrova, Petrovna, Pier, Piera, Pierette, Pierrette and Pietra. For more information, see also the related name Perri. Baby names that sound like Petra are Badr and Bader. View a list of the 2 names that reference Petra.

Petre \p(e)-tre, pet-re\ as a boy's name is a variant of Peter (Greek), and the meaning of Petre is "rock". The baby name Petre sounds like Petr, Pedro, Pietro and Petar. Other similar baby names are Pete, Perry, Perrie, Pierre, Petrov, Petros, Per, Petuel and Peer.

Petria \p(e)-tria, pet-ria\ as a girl's name is a variant of Petra (Greek), and the meaning of Petria is "rock". The baby name Petria sounds like Pietra and Badr. Other similar baby names are Detria and Petrina.

Petrija \p(e)-tri-ja, pet-rija\ as a girl's name. Similar baby names are Petrina and Petria.

Petrina \p(e)-tri-na, pet-rina\ as a girl's name is a variant of Petra (Greek), and the meaning of Petrina is "rock". The baby name Petrina sounds like Patrina, Petrine and Peterina. Other similar baby names are Ketrina and Petria.

Petrine \p(e)-tri-ne, pet-rine\ as a girl's name is a variant of Petra (Greek), and the meaning of Petrine is "rock". The baby name Petrine sounds like Petrina, Patrina and Peterina. Other similar baby names are Perrine, Katrine, Catrine, Derine, Derrine, Ketrina, Patrice, Perrin and Petria.

Petroa \p(e)-troa, pet-roa\ as a girl's name. The baby name Petroa sounds like Petra and Petria. Other similar baby names are Petrova, Detria, Peta, Pera, Pietra, Petronia, Petrina and Petula.

Petroc \p(e)-troc, pet-roc\ as a boy's name. The baby name Petroc sounds like Patric, Patrick, Patryk, Patrik and Padric. Other similar baby names are Petrov and Petros.

Petrolino \p(e)-troli-no, pet-ro-lino\ as a boy's name is a variant of Pedro (Spanish, Portuguese). See for meaning of Petrolino.

Petrona \p(e)-tro-na, pet-rona\ as a girl's name. The baby name Petrona sounds like Petronia and Petrina. Other similar baby names are Petrovna and Petrova.

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.