Browse Names by Theme
Prefer to start from an idea instead of a language? These themed collections group all 225 of our guides by what a name means, so you can compare baby names, Japanese names and last names for the same idea in one place.
Nature & Element Names
Names drawn from fire, water, earth and wind, from weather and seasons, and from the flowers and landscapes that shaped every culture.
autumn · cloud · cold · fiery · fire · flower · forest …
Explore26 guidesCelestial & Time Names
Names inspired by the sun, moon and stars, by dawn and dusk, and by the passing of time.
dawn · dusk · eclipse · eternity · galaxy · Leo · light …
Explore20 guidesAnimal Names
Names that borrow the courage of the lion, the loyalty of the wolf and the freedom of the bird.
bat · bear · bird · butterfly · cat · deer · fox …
Explore18 guidesMythology & Magic Names
Gods and angels, dragons and phoenixes, witches and werewolves: names from the world's myths and legends.
angel · demon · dragon · fallen · ghost · god · heaven …
Explore25 guidesDark & Shadow Names
Names for shadow, chaos and death, chosen for mystery, gothic style or the strength found in hard experiences.
anger · betrayal · black · blood · chaos · dark · death …
Explore16 guidesColor & Gem Names
Names that mean blue, gold, green, red, pearl, silver and every shade in between.
blue · crystal · gold · green · grey · hazel · orange …
Explore25 guidesStrength, Power & Royalty Names
Names of warriors, heroes, queens and survivors: for families who want a name to grow into.
archer · brave · fortune · hero · hunter · king · leader …
Explore31 guidesLove, Joy & Kindness Names
Names for love and happiness, peace and grace, beauty and calm, with a few playful entries along the way.
beautiful · calm · clown · creative · curious · friend · gentle …
Explore29 guidesLife, Fate & Spirit Names
Names for life and destiny, wisdom and truth, journeys and rebirth: the big ideas behind a name.
adventure · blessing · change · destiny · dream · fate · first …
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