Baby Names Dictionary A-Z
Welcome to the 9BabyNames baby name dictionary — a complete, alphabetical reference of 19,862 baby names for expectant parents, godparents, writers, and anyone who loves researching what names really mean. Whether you are building a shortlist for a newborn, double-checking the spelling of a grandparent's name, or just letter-browsing for inspiration, this A-Z dictionary is designed to be the calmest, most thorough way to explore the whole collection in one place.
The dictionary covers every letter from A to Z and includes boy names, girl names, and unisex baby names side by side. Each entry shows the name's meaning, cultural origin, and gender at a glance, and clicking any name opens a detailed profile with variations, pronunciation notes, and related names. Because this is a true alphabetical baby names list — not a trendy top-100 — you will find rare vintage choices, global classics, and modern favorites all in the same scroll, which makes it the single best place to browse all baby names on the site.
To use the dictionary effectively, start with the A-Z letter filter above to jump to a specific initial, then open any name that catches your eye to read its full meaning and origin. If you already have a feeling in mind, the baby names by meaning index and the baby names by origin directory pair beautifully with this page for narrowing down. Parents who prefer serendipity often cross-reference the dictionary with our random baby name generator or the celebrity baby names by birthday feature for a more playful angle.
Popular searches on this page include short one-syllable names, names starting with J or M, and biblical or mythological classics. For themed shortlists, dive into baby name categories or read our curated baby naming tips for guidance on rhythm, initials, and sibling sets.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aahan | Dawn / Morning | Male | Indian |
| Aala | She Who Hunts And Heals | Female | American |
| Aaleahya | Sunshine | Female | Indian |
| Aaleyah | The Greatest Gift Of God. | Female | Arabic |
| Aalijah | The Lord Is God. Variant Of Elijah. | Female | Hebrew |
| Aaliyah | Ascender | Female | Arabic |
| Aamori | Female | African | |
| Aanjay | Unconquerable | Female | Indian |
| Aaralyn | With Song | Female | American |
| Aaric | Variant Of Aric Meaning Rule With Mercy. | Male | English |
| Aarika | "Alternate Spelling: Erika, Erica, Ericka." | Female | English |
| Aaron | High Mountain | Male | Hebrew |
| Aarshiya | Heavenly | Female | English |
| Aart | Like An Eagle | Male | Anglo |
| Aarthi | Way Of Offering Prayer To God | Female | Indian |
| Aarush | First Ray Of Sun. | Male | Indian |
| Aarushi | First Ray Of The Sun. | Female | Indian |
| Aase | Tree-Covered Mountain AEGILEIF | Female | English |
| Aashish | Blessing. | Male | Indian |
| Aashka | Blessing | Female | Indian |
| Aasiya | "Derived From The Arabic Verb, To Abound, And Means Abund... | Female | English |
| Aaylah | Light Bearer | Female | English |
| Abagail | Gives Joy. | Female | Hebrew |
| Abaigael | Gives Joy | Female | Hebrew |
| Abaigeal | Gives Joy | Female | Hebrew |
| Aballach | Father Of Modron | Male | Arthurian |
| Aban | Old Arabic Name; Meaning Unknown | Male | Arabic |
| Abantiades | Descendant Of Abas ABAS,ABASANTIS | Male | Latin |
| Abarrane | Feminine Form Of Abraham, From Hebrew."Father Of Many." | Female | Basque |
| Abarron | Father Of A Multitude | Male | Hebrew |
| Abasi | Swahili Name Meaning "Stern." | Male | African |
| Abayomi | Of Uncertain African Origin.Means "Born To Bring Me Joy." | Male | African |
| Abba | Ghanaian Name For Females Born On Thursday. | Female | African |
| Abban | Abbot ABRACHAM, BRAM | Male | Irish |
| Abbas | Lion | Male | Arabic |
| Abbey | My Father Rejoices. Biblical: The Name Of King David's Th... | Female | Hebrew |
| Abbie | "Gives Joy, My Father Rejoices. Biblical: The Name Of Kin... | Female | Hebrew |
| Abbigale | Female | English | |
| Abboid | Abbey Father | Male | Gaelic |
| Abbot | Abbey Father | Male | English |
| Abbotson | Son Of Abbot | Male | Hebrew |
| Abbott | Abbey Father | Male | English |
| Abbud | Worshipper | Male | Arabic |
| Abbudin | Worshippers | Male | Arabic |
| Abby | My Father Rejoices. Biblical: The Name Of King David's Th... | Female | Hebrew |
| Abd Al Alim | Servant Of The All Knowing | Male | Arabic |
| Abd Al Bari | Servant Of Allah | Male | Arabic |
| Abd Al Hakim | Servant Of The Wise | Male | Arabic |
| Abd Al Jabbar | Servant Of The Mighty | Male | Arabic |
| Abd Al Matin | Servant Of The Strong | Male | Arabic |
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