Baby Name Generator - Browse Names by Gender & Origin

Baby Name Generator with Meaning and Origin

This baby name generator helps you explore thousands of names from 16 cultures and languages, each shown with its meaning, origin, and style tags. Filter by gender, starting letter, and origin to narrow a huge list down to names that actually fit your family.

It's built for expecting parents, partners deciding together, and anyone hunting for a name that feels right. Type your surname to preview the full name, save the ones you love, or hit a slot-machine-style random pick when you want the tool to surprise you.

Private by design: every filter, shuffle, and pick runs entirely in your browser. No names, surnames, or favorites are ever uploaded to a server.

How to Use the Baby Name Generator

Pick a name origin

Choose from 16 languages and cultures in the Name Origin menu — English, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, French, German, and more. Each collection loads its own set of names with meanings.

Filter by gender and letter

Use the Gender pills (All, Boy, Girl, Unisex) and tap a Starting Letter from A to Z. The letter grid hides automatically for non-Latin scripts like Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Hindi, and Thai.

Preview with your surname

Type your family name in Surname Preview and every name card shows the full name combination, so you can hear how the first and last names sound together.

Save, shuffle, or pick at random

Tap the heart on any card to save it to Favorites, press Shuffle for a fresh order, or open Pick Random to let the slot spinner land on one name for you.

Features

16 Cultures & Languages

Browse names from English, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Arabic, Hindi, Thai, and Indonesian.

Gender Filter

Narrow your list to Boy, Girl, or Unisex names, or keep All to see every option in the selected origin.

Starting-Letter Filter

Jump to names that begin with any letter A to Z. The grid hides itself automatically for non-Latin scripts.

Surname Preview

Enter your family name once and every card shows the full first-plus-last combination before you decide.

Meaning, Origin & Style

Each name card carries its meaning, cultural origin, and style tags — tap a card to expand and read the details.

Shuffle Without Repeats

Matching names are shuffled and split across pages, so you browse fresh names without seeing the same one twice.

Random Picker

Open Pick Random for a slot-machine spin that lands on one name — or paste your own shortlist as Custom Names to pick from.

Favorites List

Save the names you love with the heart icon, then open your favorites panel any time from the floating button.

Copy Your Shortlist

Copy your whole favorites list to the clipboard with one tap to share it with your partner or family.

Reset & Dark Mode

Clear every filter in one tap with Reset Filters, and switch to a built-in dark theme for late-night name hunting.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the baby name generator work?

Pick a name origin, then filter by gender and starting letter. The tool shuffles the matching names across pages so you can browse them with their meanings, or use Pick Random to have one chosen for you. Everything runs in your browser — there is nothing to install or sign up for.

Can I filter by gender and origin?

Yes. Use the Gender pills for Boy, Girl, Unisex, or All, and the Name Origin menu to switch between 16 cultures. For Latin-script languages you can also filter by starting letter, and all filters combine at once.

Does it show the meaning and origin of each name?

Yes. Every name card displays its meaning, cultural origin, and style tags. Tap a card to expand it for the full details before you add the name to your favorites.

How do I add my surname to preview the full name?

Type your family name in the Surname Preview field at the top. Every name card then shows the full name — your surname paired with each first name — so you can see how the whole name reads together.

Does it give new names each time?

Yes. Matching names are shuffled into a random order and paginated, so you never see the same name twice within a browse. Press Shuffle for a completely fresh order, or open Pick Random for a different surprise pick whenever you like.

Are my favorites saved and kept private?

Favorites are stored in your browser's session storage, so they stay while the tab is open and clear when you close it. Nothing is sent to a server — use Copy All to keep your list externally or share it with your partner.