Discover Names by Meaning
Finding the perfect name for your baby often starts with meaning. Whether you're looking for a name that symbolizes strength, love, beauty, or wisdom, we're excited to give you the power to find names that have the meaning you're looking for.
With our new meaning tags feature, you can now easily identify and explore the different meanings associated with each name, helping you discover perfect name options that might have otherwise remained hidden.
Popular Meaning Categories
Here are the most popular meanings in our database:
Some of the most sought-after meaning categories among our users include:
- Light: Names that evoke brightness, illumination, and hope
- Strong: Names symbolizing strength, courage, and resilience
- Noble: Names representing dignity, honor, and high character
- Blessing: Names that signify divine favor or gift
- Beauty: Names celebrating aesthetic perfection and loveliness
Meaning Tags in the Namey Suggestions Page
When viewing names in the Namey App, you'll now see colorful tag lozenges displayed beneath each name, showcasing its different meanings. Here, the name Nancy has the meanings Grace, Favor, and Mercy.
Clicking on a tag will let you explore all names that share the same meaning, helping you discover beautiful alternatives that carry the meaning you love.
This new feature creates a web of meaningful connections between names that might otherwise seem unrelated:
For example, clicking on the Strength tag reveals names like Ethan (Hebrew), Valentina (Latin), Brian (Celtic), and Valerie (Latin) — all carrying the essence of strength but with different cultural backgrounds and sounds.
This meaning-based approach to name discovery offers several unique advantages:
- Shared Heritage: Discover how different cultures express similar values through their naming traditions
- Family Connections: Honor a family virtue or tradition with a name that carries the same meaning but with a fresh sound
- Sibling Harmony: Find names for siblings that share meaningful connections without sounding too similar
Start Exploring by Meaning
Ready to discover names through their meanings? Here's how to get started:
- Visit our Suggestions page
- Browse through name suggestions and notice the colorful meaning tags below each name
- When you see a meaning that resonates with you, click on its tag
- Explore the collection of names that share this special meaning
- Save your favorites to revisit later in your naming journey