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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| Abellona | Mannish. | Girl | 8 | |
| Agneta | Pure. | Girl | 3 | |
| Ailsa | Danish form of Elizabeth. | Girl | 6 | |
| Almeta | Pearl. | Girl | 7 | |
| Balduin | Bold. | Boy | 9 | |
| Bardo | Son of the earth | Boy | 4 | |
| Bartram | Glorious raven. The raven was consecrated to the Norse war god Odin and was the emblem of the Danish royal standard. | Boy | 1 | |
| Bent | Blessed. | Boy | 5 | |
| Caesar | Long hair. | Boy | 2 | |
| Christian | Believes in Christ. | Boy | 2 | |
| Christiansen | Son of the Christian. | Boy | 4 | |
| Christoffer | Christ hearer. | Boy | 1 | |
| Dagmar | Famous day. Derived from a compound of two German words. Also, glory of the Danes. | Girl | 8 | |
| Dakin | Danish | Girl | 3 | |
| Dana | From Denmark. | Girl | 2 | |
| Diederik | Ruler of the people | Boy | 2 | |
| Ebba | Strength. | Girl | 1 | |
| Ejnar | Warrior. | Boy | 3 | |
| Else | Danish form of Elizabeth. | Girl | 5 | |
| Enok | Biblical name. | Boy | 9 | |
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| Federikke | Feminine form of Frederik. | Girl | 2 | |
| Frans | Free. | Boy | 4 | |
| Franz | Free. | Boy | 2 | |
| Frederik | Peaceful ruler. | Boy | 4 | |
| Gardiner | Garden keeper | Boy | 4 | |
| Gjerta | Protection. | Girl | 7 | |
| Gregos | Watehful. | Boy | 8 | |
| Grette | Pearl | Girl | 3 | |
| Hanne | Feminine form of Hans. | Girl | 6 | |
| Hans | God's gift. | Boy | 6 | |
| Harald | War chief. | Boy | 8 | |
| Henning | Danish form of Henry. | Boy | 8 | |
| Inga | Daughter of a hero. | Girl | 4 | |
| Ingeborg | Ing's protection. | Girl | 5 | |
| Ingelise | Ing's grace. | Girl | 8 | |
| Inger | Daughter of a hero. | Girl | 8 | |
| Jakob | Danish form of Jacob. | Boy | 3 | |
| Jantzen | Variant of the Hebrew John Jehovah has been gracious, has shown favor. | Boy | 9 | |
| Jen | Danish form of John. | Boy | 2 | |
| Jens | Danish form of John. | Boy | 3 | |
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| Karan | Abbreviation of Katherine: pure. | Girl | 9 | |
| Karen | Diminutive of Katherine: Pure. | Girl | 4 | |
| Karin | Variant of Karen: Diminutive of Katherine: Pure. | Girl | 8 | |
| Karl | Manly. | Boy | 6 | |
| Laila | Night. | Girl | 8 | |
| Larina | Feminine form of Lars. | Girl | 1 | |
| Larine | Feminine form of Lars. | Girl | 5 | |
| Lars | Laurel. | Boy | 5 | |
| Magnus | Great. | Boy | 3 | |
| Margarethe | Danish form of Margaret. | Girl | 6 | |
| Meta | Danish form of Margaret. | Girl | 3 | |
| Mettalise | Graceful pearl. | Girl | 5 | |
| Niel | Champion. | Boy | 4 | |
| Niels | Son of Niel. | Boy | 5 | |
| Nielsine | Feminine of Neils. | Girl | 6 | |
| Niles | Son of Niel. | Boy | 5 | |
| Ole | Family. | Boy | 5 | |
| Pedar | Danish form of Peter. | Boy | 8 | |
| Pedrine | Feminine of Pedar. | Girl | 8 | |
| Petrine | Feminine of Pedar. | Girl | 6 | |
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| Poul | Little. | Boy | 1 | |
| Saffi | Wisdom | Girl | 5 | |
| Semine | Goddess of sun, moon and stars | Girl | 2 | |
| Sigrid | Victorious counselor. | Girl | 3 | |
| Soren | Danish form of Thor. | Boy | 8 | |
| Tage | Day. | Boy | 6 | |
| Thor | Mythical god of thunder. | Boy | 7 | |
| Thora | Feminine form of Thor. | Girl | 8 | |
| Thyra | Feminine form of Thor. | Girl | 9 | |
| Ulrik | Ruler of all. | Boy | 8 | |
| Vibeke | Little woman. | Girl | 9 | |
| Vilhelm | Danish form of William. | Boy | 9 | |
| Wilhelmine | Resolute protector. | Girl | 2 | |
