Browse baby names from A to Z and search by name. Entries include an origin or language note, common usage, and a concise meaning where the etymology is reasonably established.
Aada
Aapo
Aarne
Aaro
Aatos
Ahti
Aila
Aili
Aimo
Aino
Airi
Aki
Akseli
Aleksi
Alina
Alisa
Anders
Anja
Anni
Annika
Annikki
Anssi
Antero
Antti
Anu
Arja
Armas
Arto
Arttu
Arvo
Asko
Atte
Aulis
Aune
Birgitta
Why baby-name meanings can differ between sources
Names travel across languages, alphabets, religions, regions, and centuries. A modern name may have more than one independent origin, a traditional interpretation may differ from strict historical linguistics, and a surname or place name may later become a given name. For that reason, BabyCareGuide avoids presenting disputed etymologies as certain facts.
How to choose a name beyond meaning
Families often consider pronunciation, spelling, initials, sibling names, cultural or family connections, likely nicknames, how a name sounds with the surname, and whether the name works in more than one language. Meaning can be one factor without needing to be the deciding factor.
A note on gender labels
“Common usage” describes how a name is frequently used in naming traditions or contemporary usage; it is not a rule about who may use the name. Many names are unisex, shift over time, or are used differently across countries.
