Baby Names That Mean Friend
Looking for baby names that mean Friend? Our library lists 258 names whose meaning carries the sense of “friend.” They break down as 199 boy names and 59 girl names. The most common cultural roots are English, German, Arabic, and Anglo. Names on this list include Abderus, Achaius, Adalric, Adalrik, and Adalwen.
Every entry below shows the name’s meaning, gender, and cultural origin, and links to a full profile with pronunciation, popularity, and variants. Tap the heart to save a favorite.
Friendship is one of the warmest qualities a name can carry, and several traditions built names directly on it. The Old English root wine (“friend”) runs through Edwin (“rich friend”) and Winifred; the Sanskrit Mitra names both friendship and an ancient deity of bonds; and the Irish Cara draws on the Gaelic word for “friend.”
Friend names feel approachable and kind, a lovely choice for parents who hope the meaning sets a warm tone for a child’s life. The list below spans the old and the modern across several languages; browse by origin and gender to find one whose sound feels as welcoming as its meaning.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abderus | Myth Name (A Friend Of Hercules) | Male | Greek | |
| Achaius | Friend Of A Horse | Male | Scottish | |
| Adalric | Noble Friend | Male | German | |
| Adalrik | Noble Friend | Male | German | |
| Adalwen | Noble Friend | Male | German | |
| Adalwin | Noble Friend | Male | German | |
| Adalwine | Noble Friend | Male | German | |
| Aelfwine | Friend Of The Elves | Female | English | |
| Aerwyna | Friend Of The Sea | Female | English | |
| Aescwine | Spear Friend | Male | English | |
| Aescwyn | Spear Friend | Male | English | |
| Aethelwine | Friend Of The Elves | Female | English | |
| Aethelwyne | Friend Of The Elves | Female | English | |
| Aghy | Friend Of Horses | Male | Irish | |
| Akiiki | Friendly | Male | Egyptian | |
| Aldrik | Noble Friend | Male | German | |
| Aldwin | Wise Friend | Male | English | |
| Aldwine | Wise Friend | Male | English | |
| Aldwyn | Wise Friend | Male | English | |
| Alhwin | Noble Friend | Male | German | |
| Aloin | Noble Friend | Male | French | |
| Aluin | Noble Friend | Male | French | |
| Aluino | Noble Friend | Male | Spanish | |
| Alverna | Feminine Of Alvin Meaning Wise Friend. | Female | Hebrew | |
| Alvin | Wise Friend. | Male | English | |
| Alvina | Feminine Of Alvin Meaning Wise Friend. | Female | Hebrew | |
| Alvyn | Wise Friend. | Male | English | |
| Alwin | Wise Friend. | Male | English | |
| Alwyn | Wise Friend. | Male | English | |
| Ames | Friend. | Male | French | |
| Amite | Friend | Female | French | |
| Amitee | Friend | Female | French | |
| Amity | Friend | Female | French | |
| Aneesa | Friendly: Of Good Company. | Female | English | |
| Anis | Close Friend | Male | Arabic | |
| Anisah | Close; Intimate; Good Friends | Female | Arabic | |
| Anyango | Af Of Kenya Name Meaning "Friend." | Female | African | |
| Arvie | The People's Friend. | Male | English | |
| Arvin | The People's Friend. | Male | English | |
| Arvis | The People's Friend. | Male | English | |
| Arvon | The People's Friend. | Male | English | |
| Arwin | The People's Friend. | Male | English | |
| Arwyn | The People's Friend. | Male | English | |
| Ashwin | Spear Friend | Male | English | |
| Ashwyn | Spear Friend | Male | English | |
| Atrayu | Friend. | Male | English | |
| Audel | Old Friend. | Male | English | |
| Auden | Old Friend. | Male | English | |
| Audie | Old Friend. | Male | English | |
| Audrick | Noble Friend | Male | German |