Bando Names

A list of names for any gender! Classic, unique, and fun names for you to use.
  1. Addi
    • Aidan
      • Origin:

        Irish
      • Meaning:

        "little and fiery"
      • Description:

        Aidan was originally a pet form of the Irish name Aodh (pronounced 'ee'), the name of the old Celtic god of the sun and fire. The name was borne by numerous early Irish saints, one of whom was noted for his kindness and generosity.
    • Ana
      • Origin:

        Variation of Hannah
      • Meaning:

        "grace"
      • Description:

        Confident and compact, Ana is a widely used variation of the Biblical Hannah. Favored in Spain, Slovenia, Bosnia, Portugal, and Croatia, this shorter spelling has the same substance and versatility of its longer counterparts.
    • Andy
      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Andrew, Greek
      • Meaning:

        "strong and manly"
      • Description:

        Although we prefer Drew to the old Raggedy Andy, Andy has overtaken Drew as a name in its own right. About twice as many baby boys are named Andy, just Andy -- though about eight times as many parents go with the full Andrew.
    • Ashton
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "ash trees place"
      • Description:

        The recent ascent of this English surname is due to two things: the megapopular Ash beginning and TV/movie hottie Ashton Kutcher. The name peaked at Number 76 in 2004, a year after Ashton Kutcher's (both Christopher Ashton) hit TV show Punk'd made its debut.
    • Baron
      • Origin:

        English word name
      • Meaning:

        "a lord of the realm"
      • Description:

        If you're going to choose a noble word name, why not aim higher and pick Duke, Prince...or King. The Donald Trumps picked the Barron spelling for their little princeling.
    • Bennett
      • Origin:

        English, medieval form of Benedict
      • Meaning:

        "blessed"
      • Description:

        Bennett is Ben with a bow tie, kind of a cross between Benjamin and Beckett. It's been trending up on the popularity charts in recent years, and its choice by The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt's Jane Krakowski could shoot it even higher.
    • Blessing
      • Origin:

        Word name
      • Description:

        Blessing is among the Top 1000 girls' names in the UK and recently joined the ranks in the US as well. With modern spiritual names like Shiloh, Chosen, and Halo trending upwards, Blessing is likely to continue to rise in popularity.
    • Brennan
      • Origin:

        Irish
      • Meaning:

        "descendent of the sad one"
      • Description:

        Brennan is a winning Irish surname name, more modern than Brian or Brendan, more unusual than Conor and Aidan. The only possible problem with Brennan: people might think you're saying Brendan.
    • Brevin
      • Origin:

        Modern invented name
      • Description:

        If you're tired of Kevin and Devin, you might consider the newly coined Brevin.
    • Bridgette
      • Connor
        • Origin:

          Irish
        • Meaning:

          "lover of hounds"
        • Description:

          Connor, the appealing name of an early semi-legendary king of Ulster in Irish mythology, sits firmly in the Top 100 and taken together with its alternate spellings would rank even higher. In its native Ireland the Conor version is one of the highest charting boys’ name.
      • Carsonn
        • Cobmoosa
          • Damian
            • Origin:

              Greek
            • Meaning:

              "to tame, subdue"
            • Description:

              Damian has sidestepped its demonic horror movie overtones, leaving a basically friendly and charming Irish image. A well-used upper-class name in England, it is growing in popularity here.
          • Duke
            • Origin:

              English rank of nobility
            • Description:

              While John Wayne and Duke Ellington are worthy role models, the reason Duke is currently enjoying a revival and returned to the Top 1000 in 2013 as one of the year's fastest-rising boys’ names is more likely due to the name given to high-profile TV couple Giuliana and Bill Rancic. Christened Edward Duke, he has always been called by his middle name, just as Edward Duke Ellington was. Duke is just one of several aristocratic titles being increasingly used by ordinary citizens.
          • Eli
            • Origin:

              Hebrew
            • Meaning:

              "ascended, uplifted, high"
            • Description:

              With its sharp, succinct sounds and cool, laidback style, Eli is a popular choice among parents today. Compact and punchy, it is a Biblical name with plenty of charm.
          • Elijah
            • Origin:

              Hebrew
            • Meaning:

              "Yahweh is God"
            • Description:

              The Top 10 boys' name Elijah is derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, composed of the elements ’el and yah, both of which refer to God. In the Old Testament, Elijah was the prophet who went to heaven in a chariot of fire, a story sure to inspire any young Elijah.
          • Eloise
            • Origin:

              French and English variation of Heloise
            • Meaning:

              "healthy; wide"
            • Description:

              Well balanced between sleek, sweet, strong, and vintage, newly chic Eloise re-entered the US Top 1000 in 2009, following a 50 year absence. In 2022, it broke into the Top 100 in the US and across the pond in the UK. Given to nearly 3000 babies each year, Eloise is showing no sign of stepping out of the spotlight.
          • Ervin
            • Origin:

              Scottish variation of Irving; Hungarian variation of Erwin
            • Description:

              An old-school great-grandpa name, like Irving and Ernest, that may just be ready for revival. It's also a well-known name in Hungary and elsewhere in central and eastern Europe. As a surname, it's associated with jazz sax player Booker Ervin.