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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| Abhainn | River. | Boy | 4 | |
| Acair | Anchor. | Boy | 5 | |
| Acaiseid | Anchor. | Boy | 6 | |
| Achaius | Friend of a horse. | Boy | 8 | |
| Balgaire | Fox. | Boy | 1 | |
| Damh | Ox. | Boy | 8 | |
| Danny | A diminutive of the Hebrew Daniel, meaning God has judged, or God is judge, frequently used as an independent name. 'Danny Boy' is a Famous Scottish folk song. | Boy | 4 | |
| Darach | Oak. | Boy | 8 | |
| Dave | Diminutive of David: Beloved or friend, adopted from the Hebrew. David was a common name of Scottish kings in the Middle Ages. | Boy | 5 | |
| Earie | From the east. | Boy | 2 | |
| Edom | A variant of Adam, meaning 'of the red earth.'. | Boy | 1 | |
| Eideard | Rich protector. | Boy | 1 | |
| Eilig | From the deer pass. | Boy | 6 | |
| Faing | From the sheep pen. | Boy | 1 | |
| Fang | From the sheep pen. | Boy | 1 | |
| Farlan | Son of the furrows. | Boy | 7 | |
| Farlane | Son of the furrows. | Boy | 3 | |
| Gair | Short. | Boy | 8 | |
| Gare | Short. | Boy | 4 | |
| Gavan | White hawk. From the medieval name Gawain. See also Gwayne. | Boy | 9 | |
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| Gaven | White hawk. | Boy | 4 | |
| Hamilton | A Scottish surname and place name of one of the great noble families of Scotland, and used as a given name since the 19th century. | Boy | 2 | |
| Hamish | James - in Gaelic, Seumas, Seanius. | Boy | 4 | |
| Harailt | Leader. | Boy | 6 | |
| Hay | From the stockade. | Boy | 7 | |
| Iain | Scottish variant of Ian: 'Gift from God'. | Boy | 6 | |
| Ian | Gift from God The Gaelic form of the name John. | Boy | 6 | |
| Innes | From Innes. | Boy | 7 | |
| Irvin | Variant of Ervin: Beautiful. | Boy | 9 | |
| Jackie | God has been gracious, has shown favor. Based on John or Jacques. | Boy | 3 | |
| Jackson | God has been gracious, has shown favor. Based on John or Jacques. | Boy | 1 | |
| Jacky | God has been gracious, has shown favor. Based on John or Jacques. | Boy | 5 | |
| Jaime | Variant of Jacob Supplanter. | Boy | 2 | |
| Kade | From the wetlands. | Boy | 3 | |
| Kai | Fire. | Boy | 3 | |
| Kam | Form of Cameron 'crooked nose.'. | Boy | 7 | |
| Kamden | Winding Valley. Form of Camden. | Boy | 3 | |
| Lachlan | Warlike. Land of Fjords (referring to the Vikings). From the land of lakes. | Boy | 6 | |
| Laine | Serves John. | Boy | 5 | |
| Laird | Lord, landed gentry | Boy | 8 | |
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| Lamond | Clan name. Surname. | Boy | 5 | |
| Mac | Son of. | Boy | 8 | |
| MacAdhamh | Son of Adam. | Boy | 7 | |
| MacAlister | Son of Alasdair. | Boy | 2 | |
| MacAlpin | Son of Alpine. | Boy | 6 | |
| Oidhche | Night. | Boy | 7 | |
| Padruig | Royal. | Boy | 4 | |
| Ramzey | Ram's island. | Boy | 7 | |
| Ramzi | Ram's island. | Boy | 4 | |
| Ranald | Rules with counsel. Form of Ronald. | Boy | 5 | |
| Ray | Grace. | Boy | 8 | |
| Sandy | Abbreviation of Alexander defender of man. | Boy | 9 | |
| Sclymgeour | Fighter. | Boy | 3 | |
| Scot | Wanderer. | Boy | 3 | |
| Scott | Scottish, wanderer. | Boy | 5 | |
| Taffy | Diminutive of David: Beloved or friend, adopted from the Hebrew. David was a common name of Scottish kings in the Middle Ages. | Boy | 4 | |
| Tamnais | Twin. | Boy | 5 | |
| Taveon | Variant of Thomas 'twin.'. | Boy | 5 | |
| Tavey | Twin. | Boy | 1 | |
