Names from Around the World

Every culture has a unique naming tradition. Explore names from 57 represented origins with meanings, histories, and cultural context.

JA

Japanese Names

80 names in database

Names with kanji meanings, nature imagery, virtue, and beauty.

CE

Celtic Names

4 names in database

Irish, Welsh, and Scottish names full of landscape, legend, and history.

GR

Greek Names

202 names in database

Classical names from mythology, philosophy, and ancient civilization.

HE

Hebrew Names

79 names in database

Biblical and modern Hebrew names with spiritual meaning.

AR

Arabic Names

65 names in database

Names rich in poetry, religion, virtue, and Islamic tradition.

NO

Norse Names

50 names in database

Viking names from gods, warriors, and the natural world.

LA

Latin Names

51 names in database

Roman and Latin names that shaped Western naming traditions.

FR

French Names

25 names in database

Elegant names from French language and culture.

IT

Italian Names

191 names in database

Musical names from Italian history, saints, and literature.

SP

Spanish Names

20 names in database

Vibrant names from Spain and Spanish-speaking traditions.

CH

Chinese Names

80 names in database

Names with tonal qualities and character-based meanings.

KO

Korean Names

45 names in database

Modern and traditional Korean names blending nature and values.

PE

Persian Names

32 names in database

Poetic names from Persian language, history, and literature.

RU

Russian Names

61 names in database

Slavic names with historical and literary associations.

PO

Polish Names

47 names in database

Distinctive Slavic names with Polish and Catholic traditions.

WE

Welsh Names

61 names in database

Musical names from the ancient Celtic language of Wales.

SC

Scottish Names

74 names in database

Bold names from Highland, clan, and Gaelic traditions.

TU

Turkish Names

42 names in database

Names bridging East and West from Anatolian tradition.