Baby Name Pronunciation Guide: Learn How to Pronounce Popular Baby Names
Choosing the perfect name for your baby is just the beginning. Knowing how to pronounce it correctly ensures the name is given the respect and significance it deserves. Whether you're choosing a name from your own culture or exploring names from around the world, understanding the proper pronunciation can help you and others honor the name’s true meaning.
Our baby name pronunciation guide covers a wide variety of popular names from different cultures and languages. Whether you're unsure how to pronounce a name like Xavier (ZAY-vee-er) or a more culturally specific name like Niamh (NEE-av), we've got you covered. Each name is broken down phonetically, helping you and those around you pronounce it with confidence.
Other unique options include Saif (sword, symbolizing strength) and Rayyan (gates of heaven), offering beautiful meanings rooted in cultural heritage. Each name has a story behind it, making it special for your baby boy.
Giving your child a name that’s easy to pronounce and rooted in cultural significance can leave a lasting impression. It’s also a thoughtful way to ensure the name is respected across different communities. Explore our guide today and learn how to pronounce baby names from A to Z!
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning | Genger | Numerology |
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| Adair | From the ford by the oak trees. | Boy | 6 | |
| Adalardo | Noble | Boy | 2 | |
| Aengus | Exceptionally strong. | Boy | 4 | |
| Afric | Agreeable. | Girl | 1 | |
| Bairrfhionn | Marksman. | Boy | 6 | |
| Bard | Minstrel, a singer-poet. | Boy | 7 | |
| Barden | Minstrel, a singer-poet. | Boy | 8 | |
| Bardon | Minstrel, a singer-poet. | Boy | 9 | |
| Cachamwri | Mythical servant of Arthur. | Boy | 7 | |
| Cadell | Warring. | Boy | 1 | |
| Cadman | Fighter. | Boy | 9 | |
| Caedmon | Wise warrior | Boy | 1 | |
| Doirean | Sullen. | Girl | 3 | |
| Domhnall | Stranger. | Boy | 7 | |
| Don | Dark stranger. | Boy | 6 | |
| Donaghy | Strong fighter. | Boy | 2 | |
| Ea | Fire. | Boy | 6 | |
| Eburscon | Lives near the yew tree estate. | Boy | 7 | |
| Edana | Zealous, fiery | Girl | 7 | |
| Edna | Fire. | Girl | 6 | |
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| Fainche | Saint's name | Girl | 1 | |
| Fallon | Grandchild of the ruler, in charge | Girl | 6 | |
| Farrel | Brave. | Boy | 6 | |
| Farrell | Brave. | Boy | 9 | |
| Gall | Stranger. | Boy | 5 | |
| Gallagher | Eager aide | Boy | 8 | |
| Galvin | Sparrow. | Boy | 2 | |
| Galvyn | Sparrow. | Boy | 9 | |
| Harvey | 'Eager for battle.'. | Boy | 7 | |
| Hefeydd | Mythical father of Rhiannon. | Boy | 3 | |
| Heilyn | Mythical son of Gwyn. | Boy | 1 | |
| Henwas | Mythical brother of Henbeddestr. | Boy | 7 | |
| Idelisa | Bountiful. | Girl | 5 | |
| Idelle | Bountiful. | Girl | 2 | |
| Iden | Wealthy. | Boy | 5 | |
| Inness | From the island. | Boy | 8 | |
| Jarvis | Variant of Gervase: Servant spear. This name is derived from combining an Old Gcrman name meaning spear, and the Celtic word for servant. Famous bearer: martyr St Gervase who died in Milan. | Boy | 7 | |
| Jennifer | White wave. | Girl | 9 | |
| Jennyfer | White wave. | Girl | 7 | |
| Jennyver | White wave. | Girl | 5 | |
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| Kaie | Combat | Girl | 8 | |
| Kaitlyn | Little darling | Girl | 2 | |
| Kane | Warrior. Intelligent. Popular as a first name in Australia. | Boy | 4 | |
| Karney | Fighter. | Boy | 2 | |
| Mack | Son of. | Boy | 1 | |
| Macklin | Son of Flann. | Boy | 9 | |
| Macklyn | Son of Flann. | Boy | 7 | |
| Maddock | Beneficent. | Boy | 6 | |
| Naois | Mythical warrior. | Boy | 4 | |
| Nara | Contented. | Girl | 7 | |
| Nareen | Contented. | Girl | 3 | |
| Nareena | Contented. | Girl | 4 | |
| Oifa | Mythical sister of Ove. | Girl | 4 | |
| Oilell | A mythical queen. | Girl | 2 | |
| Olwen | Mythical daughter of Yspaddaden. | Girl | 6 | |
| Olwyn | Mythical daughter of Yspaddaden. | Girl | 8 | |
| Rhonda | Good spear | Girl | 6 | |
| Ronan | A pledge | Boy | 8 | |
| Ronat | Seal. | Girl | 5 | |
| Rowena | White or comely. | Girl | 4 | |
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| Saraid | Excellent | Girl | 7 | |
| Sativola | Name of a saint. | Boy | 9 | |
| Sawyer | Cuts timber. | Boy | 1 | |
| Scilti | Legendary messenger of Arthur. | Boy | 9 | |
| Tadhg | Mythical a prince of Munster. | Boy | 4 | |
| Taliesin | Bard. | Boy | 8 | |
| Tanguy | Fighter. | Boy | 7 | |
| Teaghue | Bard. | Boy | 4 | |
| Ula | Sea jewel. | Girl | 7 | |
| Una | White wave. | Girl | 9 | |
| Urien | Privileged birth | Boy | 4 | |
| Varden | From the green hill. | Boy | 1 | |
| Vardon | From the green hill. | Boy | 2 | |
| Varney | From the alder grove. | Boy | 4 | |
| Vaughan | Little, small | Boy | 2 | |
| Weylin | Son of the wolf. | Boy | 7 | |
| Weylyn | Son of the wolf. | Boy | 5 | |
| Winnie | White or fair. | Girl | 2 | |
| Wynne | White or fair. | Girl | 9 | |
| York | Yew tree. | Boy | 6 | |
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| Yseult | Fair. | Girl | 3 | |
| Yspaddaden | Mythical father of Olwyn. | Boy | 3 | |
| Zenevieva | Pale. | Girl | 1 | |
| Zinerva | Pale. | Girl | 5 | |
