Baby Name Generator
Add both parents' names, pick a gender and a style, and get blends plus real names with meanings.
How the baby name generator picks names
The generator gives you two lists. The first is a set of blends made from both parents' names, ranked by flow. The second is a set of real names from our curated collection, with origin and meaning for each.
To rank the curated names, the tool checks how much each name shares with the parents' names. It looks at the first letter, the first two letters, the ending, and the letters in common. Names that share more rank higher. Your gender and style choices filter the list first.
From two names to a short list
- Enter two namesUse first names. Add a gender and style if the tool offers them.
- BlendThe tool tries many cut points and joins the pieces.
- RankEach blend gets a flow score. Hard-to-say blends sink.
- Save and testSave favorites, then say each one with your last name.
The six naming styles
| Style | What it means | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Classic | Names that have been in steady use for a long time | Emma, Henry, Grace |
| Modern | Newer or recently popular names | Mia, Zayn, Nova |
| Nature | Names from plants, sky, and water | Hazel, Luna, River |
| Strong | Firm sounds or meanings of strength | Leo, Freya, Atlas |
| Unique | Less common picks | Seren, Silas, Idris |
| Elegant | Names with a graceful, formal feel | Aurora, Elise, Theodore |
A name can fit more than one style. Names in the collection come with origin and meaning, but meanings can vary by tradition, so check with your family if a meaning matters to you.
Middle-name ideas
Each curated name comes with a middle-name idea that uses one of the parents' names, such as "Luna Sara". This is a simple way to honor a parent without changing the first name. See baby names from parents' names for more options.
Example
Parents named Maya and Omar who choose "Any" gender and the "Nature" style will see blends such as Mamar and Omama. They will also see curated names with a nature feel, and each one lists an origin and a meaning.
How to use the results
- Save the names you like.
- Use "Shuffle curated names" for fresh ideas.
- Say each finalist with your last name.
- Read how to choose a baby name for a calm way to narrow the list.
Baby name generator FAQ
How does the baby name generator work?
It blends the parents' names and ranks curated names by how much they share with those names. Gender and style choices filter the list.
Are the meanings accurate?
We use standard references for origin and meaning. Meanings can vary by language and tradition, so confirm important ones with your family.
Can it suggest names for twins?
Run it once for each baby, or save names from one run and pick two that sound good together.
How many names are in the collection?
The collection is a hand-picked set of about a hundred names with meanings. It is not a full database, and it will grow over time.
Is it free?
Yes. It is free with no sign-up.
Are my names stored?
No. The tool runs in your browser, and saved names stay on your device.
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