Baby name generator

Boy, girl or gender-neutral. Describe the name you're picturing and get real options with meanings.

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90 baby name ideas by style

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  • Henry
  • Arthur
  • Felix
  • Jasper

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A baby name generator that listens

Most baby name lists give everyone the same 100 names. This one starts from you: tell it whether you're naming a boy, a girl or keeping it open, what it should sound like, and where it should come from. You get names that fit that brief, with a short meaning for each.

Try a whole sentence. "A soft two-syllable girl name with Scandinavian roots" or "a strong classic boy name that isn't in the top 100" both work better than a single word.

How to choose a baby name you'll still love in ten years

  1. Say it with the surname

    First and last name together is what people will hear. Watch for awkward run-ons, rhymes and initials that spell something.

  2. Check the nickname

    Long names get shortened by teachers and friends whether you like it or not. Make sure you're happy with the short form too.

  3. Look up the meaning

    A beautiful sound can carry a meaning you don't want. Check the origin before it's on the birth certificate.

  4. Think about spelling

    A name that has to be spelled out every time is a small tax for life. Unusual is fine. Unspellable is tiring.

  5. Sleep on the shortlist

    Pick three, use each one out loud for a day, and see which still feels right by the end of the week.

Want names made for yours? Describe what you're naming and Nomi finds names that fit.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Say which one you want in the box, or use the Boy, Girl and Gender-neutral chips above it. Leave it out and you get a mix.

Every name shows its origin and meaning. Names from real naming traditions are labelled with where they come from.

Yes. Ask for Irish, Japanese, Arabic, Slavic or any other origin and the names follow that tradition's spelling and sound.

Yes. Searching is free. A free account gets 2 searches a day and lets you save names and see them side by side.

Yes. Mention the sibling's name in the box, for example "a sister name for Theo", and the results match its style and length.

Ask for it directly: "uncommon but not strange" or "not in the top 200". You can also ask for vintage or regional names that are rarely used now.

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