Names

Listophile specializes in names and random name generators to help you find the perfect name. Whether you are searching for a baby name, fantasy name, pet name, last name, or a fictional character name, we have an extensive array of naming options for you.

Why are Names Important?

Names define people. The name you give your baby or pet will follow them for the rest of their lives. It will determine how people perceive them and how they see themselves. That sounds like a lot to put on a name, but research demonstrates that names are important. People form opinions and make assumptions based on a person’s name. Therefore it needs to be a real point of consideration for a parent. Your naming decision will carry weight now and forever.

We know how challenging this decision can be. That’s why we’ve created the most comprehensive list of names available. Our guide includes lists of hand-picked male and female names in various categories.

Top Names 2023

Below, you will find the top 5,000 most popular baby names for boys and girls in the United States, as ranked by the Social Security Administration, sorted by popularity.

Girl Names	Boy Names
Olivia	Liam
Emma	Noah
Charlotte	Oliver
Amelia	Elijah
Ava	James
Sophia	William
Isabella	Benjamin
Mia	Lucas
Evelyn	Henry
Harper	Theodore
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Unique Names

Individualistic societies like the United States highly value unique names. Unique names are associated with independent thinkers, non-conformists, and individuality.

Girl Names	Boy Names
Raya	Hudson
Juniper	Luca
Magnolia	Maverick
River	Waylon
Freya	Axel
Ember	Brooks
Sage	Beau
Alani	Ryder
Oakley	River
Margot	Legend
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Cute Names

This guide will help you choose an adorable name for your baby. If you want a name that ranks high in the cuteness department, you’ll quickly fall in love with this guide.

Girl Names	Boy Names
Ellie	Jasper
Lily	Archer
Isla	Enzo
Maya	Theo
Kinsley	Charlie
Ruby	Arlo
Eden	Beckett
Josie	Jett
Daisy	Nico
Kehlani	Finley
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Gender-Neutral Names

These gender-neutral names are fashionable and cool. In this guide, you will find androgynous and genderless names for boys, girls, and gender-fluid children.

Girl Names	Boy Names
Charlie	Parker
Emerson	Hayden
Parker	Amari
Blake	Blake
Finley	Remington
Sutton	Phoenix
Dakota	Emerson
Tatum	Rory
Hayden	Ari
Phoenix	Dakota
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Modern Names

These modern and contemporary choices are rising in popularity and are at the forefront of current trends. Here is a baby name guide to the most fashionable and in-style options.

Girl Names	Boy Names
Oakleigh	Walker
Sevyn	Niko
Kaylani	Baker
Kaia	Beckham
Sloane	Milan
Leilani	Kai
Willow	Lennox
Lucia	Apollo
Delaney	Malakai
Zuri	Brady
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Exotic Names

In this guide, you will find exotic names suitable for girls and boys of every culture, origin, and ethnicity. Also included are foreign names from different regions of the world.

Girl Names	Boy Names
Zahara	Maddox
Chyna	Zaire
Asia	Zion
Mya	Xander
Kali	Santiago
Naomi	Zane
Milani	Levi
Maia	Xerxes
Olympia	Gabriel
Samara	Ty
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Rare Names

Many of these rare names are inspired by names popular many years ago and are recently coming back in fashion or names with a unique connection to history.

Girl Names	Boy Names
Ophelia	Orson
Sienna	Roscoe
Chiara	Orion
Cora	Titus
Willa	Everest
Rowena	Rhett
Trixie	Atlas
Peyton	Gunner
Iris	Odin
Winter	Porter
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Sweet Names

These names contain the right amount of pureness, innocence, and sweetness. Sweet-sounding but with attractive undertones, these names are ideal baby name choices.

Girl Names	Boy Names
Bailey	Asher
Lacey	Leo
Rosie	Ezra
Gracie	Elias
Ivy	Caleb
Autumn	Miles
Cleo	Rowan
Callie	Jack
Zoe	August
Wrenley	Felix
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Cool Names

Extraordinary people have captivated us with confidence, charisma, and effortless charm. Give your baby a name from this guide to associate them with this elite group.

Girl Names	Boy Names
Lennon	Ace
Harlow	Tucker
Saylor	Knox
Haven	Cash
Wynter	Crew
Skye	Bodhi
Sierra	Wilder
Capri	Stetson
Blaire	Oakley
Indie	Memphis
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Beautiful Names

Many of the most beautiful names flow off the tongue. With their melodic sounds and aesthetic charm, this guide collects some of the most beautiful names for girls and boys.

Girl Names	Boy Names
Athena	Saint
Valentina	Campbell
Natalia	Shepherd
Blakely	Koda
Georgia	Wells
Catalina	Chasen
Arabella	Benedict
Zara	Caspian
Octavia	Atticus
Aria	Cortez
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Uncommon Names

If you want your baby’s name to appear original and uncommon while bringing power and strength to mind, these desirable designations are ideal.

Girl Names	Boy Names
Vida	Banks
Alora	Onyx
Clover	Mac
Havana	Westin
Seraphina	Bridger
Opal	Ambrose
Saige	Rome
Bonnie	Tru
Indigo	Creed
Promise	Bowie
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Country Names

Giving your baby a country name means they will be forever connected to their roots. Your son or daughter will fit right into country living with a rustic name from this guide.

Girl Names	Boy Names
Cheyenne	Wyatt
Faith	Weston
Dixie	Hunter
Scarlett	Colton
Savannah	Wade
Presley	Easton
Nellie	Sawyer
Shelby	Cole
Molly	Lane
Maisie	Colt
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Vintage Names

With gorgeous names from Arthur to Zebadiah and Alice to Zara, each timeless name in this guide sounds like a character straight out of a vintage novel.

Girl Names	Boy Names
Clara	Otis
Edith	Rufus
Hazel	Silas
Polly	Albert
Ida	Chester
Alice	Arthur
Sadie	Wallace
Clementine	Sebastian
Violet	Walter
Adelaide	Everett
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Southern Names

Drawing from real-life Southerners who have left their mark on history and popular names south of the Mason-Dixie line, these names have captured our hearts and imaginations.

Girl Names	Boy Names
Quinn	Dallas
Delilah	Clayton
Maribelle	Austin
Annabelle	Hayes
Florence	Boone
Belle	Duke
Stella	Tyler
Blanche	Cody
Augusta	Houston
Dallas	Jefferson
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Nature Names

These names meet a variety of nature-related attributes to help you find the ideal name. This guide showcases names that embody the magnificent forces of nature.

Girl Names	Boy Names
Luna	Warren
Nova	Jay
Aurora	Sterling
Jade	Forrest
Piper	Reed
Rose	Sage
Summer	Ford
Jasmine	Eden
Olive	Koa
Aspen	Drake
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Western Names

Although there are endless options from the American West to draw inspiration from, here is your custom-selected guide to quintessential Western names for baby girls and boys.

Girl Names	Boy Names
Laramie	Luke
Montana	Jesse
Hallie	Chase
Mae	Shane
Faye	Hank
Laurie	Travis
Nora	Cooper
Sawyer	Jackson
Pearl	Clint
Cameron	Wesley
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Biblical Names

These Biblical names meet a range of characteristics, from cool and modern names to more traditional ones. They all, however, evoke images of Biblical times.

Girl Names	Boy Names
Abigail	Alexander
Chloe	Ethan
Hannah	Daniel
Leah	Jacob
Lydia	Samuel
Esther	Joseph
Hope	Isaac
Ruth	Josiah
Phoebe	Isaiah
Joanna	Joshua
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Classic Names

Drawn from literature or historical events, these classic baby names have stood the test of time. These names are still in use today and have been classics for millennia.

Girl Names	Boy Names
Emily	Mason
Ella	Michael
Elizabeth	Logan
Sofia	Owen
Penelope	Matthew
Victoria	David
Eleanor	Thomas
Grace	Carter
Lillian	Julian
Natalie	Lincoln
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Strong Names

If you want a name built to last, look no further. Help root your son or daughter in their place in history while conveying that they are strong and capable.

Girl Names	Boy Names
Maeve	Conan
Genevieve	Zeke
Evangeline	Baylor
Wren	Ezekiel
Blair	Franklin
Serena	Zayne
Frances	Bennett
Raven	Dean
Astrid	Garrison
Aurelia	Julius
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Pretty Names

Pretty names are light, refined, and delicate. If you want your baby to have a name that holds value, there’s nothing quite like the designation of prettiness.

Girl Names	Boy Names
Eliana	Cosmo
Liliana	Zephyr
Eloise	Hart
Chelsea	Blaze
Juliette	Amos
Noelle	Byron
Evie	Bailey
Talia	Wren
Elle	Sasha
Poppy	Otto
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Hippie Names

These names are often associated with the 1960s freedom movement and have since become staples of the modern era. These baby names feature cool, hippie and indie vibes.

Girl Names	Boy Names
Meadow	Fox
Moon	Bear
Saffron	Cedar
Blossom	Wolf
Capucine	Marley
Celeste	Jude
Serenity	Ocean
Liberty	Hawk
Harmony	Leaf
Azura	Dusk
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Old Fashioned Names

An old-fashioned name is established and ingrained in history. This guide recalls times of more straightforward principles, stronger values, and steadfast leaders.

Girl Names	Boy Names
Audrey	George
Josephine	Edward
Adeline	Frederick
Vivian	Charles
Julia	Oscar
Eliza	Stanley
Katherine	Max
Mary	Louis
Margaret	Harry
Anastasia	Harvey
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Elegant Names

When considering elegant names, do you imagine sophistication and class? This guide features elegant and classy names that are simply exquisite.

Girl Names	Boy Names
Alexandra	Nathaniel
Helena	Dominic
Catherine	Xavier
Juliet	Constantine
Beatrice	Leopold
Madeline	Holden
Imogen	Phineas
Emmeline	Baldwin
Francesca	Francis
Cordelia	Lawrence
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Unusual Names

Unusual names provide the best of both worlds: familiarity while standing out from the crowd. These names are truly memorable and make distinguished choices.

Girl Names	Boy Names
Lainey	Miller
Gia	Bodie
Remington	Magnus
Emberly	Grey
Annalise	Cade
Mckinley	Bruno
Shiloh	Deacon
Regina	Raiden
Lorelei	Cannon
Colette	Maximo
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Badass Names

If you’re looking for a bold name, look no further. These names are for edgy, uninhibited, and daring kids and are the perfect combination of spirited and appealing.

Girl Names	Boy Names
Oaklynn	Ryker
Cataleya	King
Della	Maximus
Kiana	Jax
Artemis	Nash
Emberlynn	Zander
Danica	Hendrix
Atlas	Cruz
Zella	Kane
Santana	Troy
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Hipster Names

Here is an impressive guide to baby names steeped in Hipster culture. In this guide, you’ll find the most comprehensive lists of cute hipster baby names.

Girl Names	Boy Names
Tallulah	Hugo
Beatrix	Auden
Romy	Gulliver
Sia	Dexter
Pandora	Gus
Lulu	Milo
Leonora	Lennon
Matilda	Monty
Scout	Edison
Billie	Roman
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God and Goddess Names

The gods and goddesses from ancient mythology have captivated us with their fearlessness and feats of bravery. These names embody the strength of these characters.

Girl Names	Boy Names
Freyja	Zeus
Juno	Thor
Gaia	Ares
Isis	Sirius
Electra	Hercules
Clio	Achilles
Valkyrie	Adonis
Venus	Mercury
Calypso	Icarus
Roma	Ulysses
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Traditional Names

Traditional baby names are timeless yet very much in touch with modern times. Bold and robust, these names are also highly recognizable because they have lasted so long.

Girl Names	Boy Names
Claire	John
Lucy	Anthony
Anna	Christopher
Caroline	Andrew
Samantha	Nathan
Sarah	Eli
Allison	Jonathan
Eva	Robert
Hailey	Nicholas
Sophie	Adam
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Fantasy Names

This guide to fantasy boy names is brimming with futuristic names. Our guide will inspire you to find your baby’s perfect fantasy, futuristic, and sci-fi-related name.

Girl Names	Boy Names
Zoey	Harrison
Paisley	Griffin
Everly	Abel
Trinity	Leon
Amara	Ronan
Lara	Elliot
Thea	Gideon
Leia	Finn
Keira	Cyrus
Zelda	Anakin
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Names with Meanings

This guide to names and their meanings provides many choices. Each has its special meaning, which offers the potential to create a thoughtful name for your baby.

Girl Names with Meanings

This guide features a comprehensive list of girl names, origins, and associated meanings.

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Boy Names with Meanings

This guide features a comprehensive list of boy names, origins, and associated meanings.

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Names by Category ~ Start Here:

If you would like to search baby names by category, here we have a comprehensive list of themes for boys and girls to make your search easy and organized.

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If you know the starting letter of your baby’s name, use this guide of names by starting letters from A-Z to help you find the ideal name for your son or daughter.

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