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| # | Name | Origin | Meaning | Gender | Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121 | Annice | English | Variant of Anne or Agnes. | Girl | ☆ |
| 122 | Annie | English | Diminutive of Ann frequently used as an independent name. Famous bearers: Markswoman Annie Oakley, famous in the musical Annie Get Your Gun'; cartoonist Harold Gray's 'Little Orphan Annie'; the traditional folk song Annie Laurie'. | Girl | ☆ |
| 123 | Annika | English | Variant of Ann: A variant of Hannah introduced to Britain in the 13th century, made popular in the 14th century by the cult of St Anne. The form of the name varies with fashion:. | Girl | ☆ |
| 124 | Annis | English | Variant of Anne or Agnes. | Girl | ☆ |
| 125 | Annissa | English | Variant of Anne or Agnes. | Girl | ☆ |
| 126 | Annjeanette | English | Gift of God's favor. Blend of Ann and Janet. | Girl | ☆ |
| 127 | Annora | English | One of the most common forms of the name Honor in the Middle Ages. | Girl | ☆ |
| 128 | Anora | English | Light. | Girl | ☆ |
| 129 | Anouska | English | Variant of Ann: A variant of Hannah introduced to Britain in the 13th century, made popular in the 14th century by the cult of St Anne. The form of the name varies with fashion:. | Girl | ☆ |
| 130 | Anselma | English | Feminine form of Anseim: Introduced from Germany by 11th century St Anselm, who became Archbishop of Canterbury. | Girl | ☆ |
| 131 | Antoinette | English | Feminine form of Anthony: Highly praiseworthy. From a Roman clan name. In the 17th century, the spelling Anthony was associated with the Greek anthos meaning flower. | Girl | ☆ |
| 132 | Antonia | English | Feminine form of Anthony: Highly praiseworthy. From a Roman clan name. In the 17th century, the spelling Anthony was associated with the Greek anthos meaning flower. | Girl | ☆ |
| 133 | Antonina | English | Feminine form of Anthony: Highly praiseworthy. From a Roman clan name. In the 17th century, the spelling Anthony was associated with the Greek anthos meaning flower. | Girl | ☆ |
| 134 | Anya | English | Variant of Anna. British novelist Anya Seton. | Girl | ☆ |
| 135 | Anyssa | English | Variant of Anne or Agnes. | Girl | ☆ |
| 136 | April | English | Opening buds of spring; born in April. | Girl | ☆ |
| 137 | Aprille | English | The month April; symbolizes spring. | Girl | ☆ |
| 138 | Apryl | English | The month April; symbolizes spring. | Girl | ☆ |
| 139 | Apryll | English | The month April; symbolizes spring. | Girl | ☆ |
| 140 | Aquanetta | English | Contemporary created name. Aqua is the blue-green sea color. | Girl | ☆ |
Choosing a name often starts with something simple: a first letter you like, a family connection, a language, or a meaning that feels worth remembering. New Babies Name lets you explore the collection in whichever way makes sense to you. Browse boy and girl names from A to Z, look through names connected with different origins, or use the search above when you already have a name in mind.
If you are looking for boy names, start with any letter of the alphabet. This is useful when you have a preferred initial, want a name that fits with a family surname, or simply want to discover names you may not have considered before.
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Names can travel across countries, languages and generations, and the same name may be associated with more than one tradition. Use the origin directory below as a practical way to explore the records in our collection. Origin information is presented as recorded in the database and is best treated as a starting point when cultural or family history is especially important to your choice.
There is no single way to build a baby-name shortlist. Some families begin with meaning, while others care more about sound, spelling, initials or cultural background. A useful approach is to collect a few names first and compare them rather than trying to settle on one immediately. Say the full name aloud, look at how the first and last name sit together, and consider whether the spelling will be easy to recognise in the places where the child is likely to grow up.
You can also use the Saved Names option to keep track of names that catch your attention while browsing. Returning to a shorter list later can make it easier to notice which names still feel right after the first impression has passed.
A name's meaning is often one of the most interesting parts of researching it, but meanings are not always identical across every source. Languages change over time, spellings develop regional forms, and a name used in several cultures may have different explanations or associations. For that reason, our name pages present the information available in the database without suggesting that one short definition tells the complete history of a name.
If a particular origin, historical use or religious connection is important to your family, it is sensible to compare the information with specialist language, historical or cultural sources before making a final decision.
New Babies Name is designed as a browsing and research resource for parents, families and anyone interested in names. The collection includes names associated with many languages and traditions, with pages organised so that you can move naturally between letters, genders, origins and individual names.
Our aim is to keep the site straightforward: help you discover names, understand the information recorded for them, and create your own shortlist. We do not believe a website can choose the right name for a family. It can, however, make the research easier and introduce you to possibilities you might otherwise miss.