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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| Aage | Ancestors. | Boy | 5 | |
| Aaric | Variant of Aric rule with mercy. | Boy | 5 | |
| Aegir | Of the gods. | Boy | 4 | |
| Aesir | Of the gods. | Boy | 7 | |
| Bakli | Son of Blaeng. | Boy | 8 | |
| Balder | Son of Odin. | Boy | 6 | |
| Baldr | Son of Odin. | Boy | 1 | |
| Baldur | Son of Odin. | Boy | 4 | |
| Cadby | From the warrior's settlement. | Boy | 8 | |
| Canute | Knot. | Boy | 1 | |
| Cauley | Relic. | Boy | 4 | |
| Cawley | Relic. | Boy | 6 | |
| Dag | Day. | Boy | 3 | |
| Dain | A mythical dwarf or from Denmark. | Boy | 1 | |
| Dana | From Denmark. | Boy | 2 | |
| Danb | From Denmark. | Boy | 3 | |
| Eggther | Guardian for the giants. | Boy | 7 | |
| Egil | Inspires fright. | Boy | 6 | |
| Eigil | Inspires fright. | Boy | 6 | |
| Eikki | Eternal ruler. | Boy | 9 | |
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| Fafner | A mythical dragon. | Boy | 5 | |
| Fafnir | A mythical dragon. | Boy | 9 | |
| Fasolt | Killed by Fafnir. | Boy | 1 | |
| Faste | Firm. | Boy | 6 | |
| Galm | Father of Thorvald. | Boy | 6 | |
| Gamble | Old | Boy | 4 | |
| Ganger | A founder of Normandy. | Boy | 7 | |
| Gardar | Son of Svafar. | Boy | 4 | |
| Haaken | Of the chosen. | Boy | 4 | |
| Hafgrim | A settler of Greenland. | Boy | 8 | |
| Hafleikr | Sea war. | Boy | 7 | |
| Hafnar | Father of Thorgeir Cheek Wound. | Boy | 3 | |
| Ifor | Variant of Ivor: Lord. A variant of the name Ifor. Famous Bearer: Composer Ivor Novello (18931951). | Boy | 3 | |
| Igor | Hero | Boy | 4 | |
| Illugi | Son of Aslak. | Boy | 7 | |
| Im | A mythical giant. | Boy | 4 | |
| Jolgeir | Brother of Radorm. | Boy | 4 | |
| Jormungand | The serpent who encircles the earth. | Boy | 9 | |
| Jorund | Son of Hrafn the Foolish. | Boy | 1 | |
| Kalf | Half son of Asgeir. | Boy | 3 | |
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| Kalman | A man from Ireland. | Boy | 7 | |
| Kare | Tremendous. | Boy | 8 | |
| Kari | Tremendous. | Boy | 3 | |
| Lagmann | Lawyer. | Boy | 8 | |
| Lambi | Son of Thorbjorn the Feeble. | Boy | 1 | |
| Lamond | Lawyer. | Boy | 5 | |
| Lamont | Lawyer | Boy | 3 | |
| Magne | Fierce warrior | Boy | 4 | |
| Magni | One of the seven gods of the Aesir. | Boy | 8 | |
| Magnild | Fighter. | Boy | 6 | |
| Magnor | Fighter. | Boy | 5 | |
| Nagelfar | The ship that will carry the dead to Ragnarok. | Boy | 1 | |
| Nidhogg | A mythical dragon. | Boy | 1 | |
| Nidhug | A mythical dragon. | Boy | 9 | |
| Njal | Son of Thorgeir. | Boy | 1 | |
| Oda | Small pointed spear | Girl | 2 | |
| Odd | Point. | Boy | 5 | |
| Oddleif | Point descendant. | Boy | 1 | |
| Oddvar | The spear's point | Boy | 1 | |
| Quimby | From the woman's estate. | Boy | 6 | |
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| Radorm | Borother of Jolgeir. | Boy | 6 | |
| Ragnar | A wise leader | Boy | 5 | |
| Ragnarok | The final battle of the gods. | Boy | 4 | |
| Ragnhild | One who is wise in battle | Girl | 1 | |
| Saehrimnir | A mythical magic boar. | Boy | 6 | |
| Siggeir | King of the Goths. | Boy | 2 | |
| SigMt | Victorious defender. | Boy | 5 | |
| Sigmund | Son of Volsung. | Boy | 6 | |
| Thor | God of thunder. | Boy | 7 | |
| Thorald | Thor ruler. | Boy | 6 | |
| Thorarin | Son of Thorkol. | Boy | 4 | |
| Thorbert | The glorious Thor. | Boy | 7 | |
| Ugbjom | War bear. | Boy | 5 | |
| Uigbiorn | War bear. | Boy | 5 | |
| Ulfmaerr | Famous wolf. | Boy | 4 | |
| Ull | God of skiers. | Boy | 9 | |
| Valthjof | Son of OrIyg. | Boy | 4 | |
| Vandrad | Son of Osvin. | Boy | 1 | |
| Vanir | A mythical god of rain. | Boy | 1 | |
| Ve | Giver of feeling. | Boy | 9 | |
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| Wray | From the corner property. | Boy | 4 | |
| Wybjorn | War bear. | Boy | 8 | |
| Wyborn | War bear. | Boy | 7 | |
| Ymir | A mythical giant. | Boy | 2 | |
| Yngvar | Of Ing's army | Boy | 6 | |
