Names That Mean Meaning

Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget was one of the most influential names in his field, known for his theories on cognitive development in children. His surname has potential as a given name, perhaps for the child of a child psychologist.

Name kids will relate to the space adventure book and family film of that name.

British singer-songwriter Jacob Taio Cruz dropped his first name, and has put his unusual middle on the map.

One way to set up a superiority complex in your child is to call your child Czar as American actor Rockmond Dunbar did in 2016.

Like Gandy, a rarely heard name (there was a seventies movie called Zandy's Bride) that has a lot more energy and charm than its commoner cousins Andy, Randy, and Sandy.

Calm and quiet character in Naruto. Jirobo may have a meaning related to monks.

In Roman mythology, Amulius was a king of Alba Longa who ordered the death of his infant, twin grandnephews Romulus — eventual founder of Rome — and Remus.

A popular boy name in Iceland, possibly related to the color maroon, or a short form of names starting with Mar-.

A sort of Maisie-Hazel hybrid, likely influenced by the hit TV show The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Actress Beverley Mitchell chose it for her daughter.

Bearded, fusty name of great old Roman lyric poet; just what the bold vanguard baby namer might be looking for.

Ajé is a goddess of wealth and prosperity worshipped in parts of Nigeria. "Aje wa a ta" is a phrase commonly used in parting, meaning "Aje you will".

An axe-wielding Filipino demon.

The Social Security Lists show this name to have been used throughout the 1920s and 30s especially in Southern states. There are a few theories on its origins (an invented name created to honor William/Willard and a a female name ending in "-dine", or it may be an Anglicization of a Native American name). Either way, it has a willowy sweetness that deserves a comeback.

An attractive, preppy English surname, the exact meaning of which is unknown. The ford component refers to a shallow part of a stream. Sed may be connected to the Middle English word sēd, relating to seeds, or perhaps the Proto-Indo-European root meaning "to sit."

An intriguing choice from the African country Eritrea. Sources say Betiel means "house of God." Betiel first appeared on the US charts in 2021, when it was given to five baby girls.

A name given among the Choctaw tribe of Mississippi and Oklahoma.

Aljaž was originally derived from a Slovene surname, of which the meaning is uncertain. A notable bearer is Aljaž Bedene, a Slovenian professional tennis player.

An antagonist in the Naruto series with a nevertheless attractive-sounding name.

Good choice for a baby born in a hopeful time.

Isala has a mellifluous sound, and ties in nicely with more familiar names like Isolde and Isla.