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.
Abbas
Abdi
Abdullahi
Agne
Agneta
Algot
Alvar
Alve
Amadeus
Anna-Lena
Anna-Maria
Annelie
Annica
Annikki
Antero
Arvid
Assar
Aston
Barbro
Beata
Bengt
Berndt
Bernt
Bertil
Bjarne
Bodil
Boel
Börje
Brita
Britt-Mari
Britt-Marie
Bror
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.
