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Short and sweet baby names that pack a punch. Simple, memorable, and easy to spell.
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Origin thread
Korean
7 visible names share this origin thread.
Style thread
Short
24 visible names carry this style signal.
Context depth
24/24
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152 names found
CHINESE · UNISEX
From Chinese 明 (míng), meaning bright, light, or clear; another common míng character, 铭, can mean inscribe or engrave.
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Meaning
From Chinese 明 (míng), meaning bright, light, or clear; another common míng character, 铭, can mean inscribe or engrave.
Origin
chinese
Style
classic / short / elegant
Source
Reviewed catalog name
CHINESE · UNISEX
From Chinese 伟 or 偉 (wěi), meaning great, robust, extraordinary, or grand; other Wei spellings can point to power, height, smallness, or plant imagery.
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Meaning
From Chinese 伟 or 偉 (wěi), meaning great, robust, extraordinary, or grand; other Wei spellings can point to power, height, smallness, or plant imagery.
Origin
chinese
Style
classic / short
Source
Reviewed catalog name
JAPANESE · UNISEX
A Japanese given name that can be written 空, meaning sky, with other sora-read kanji or combinations also possible.
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Meaning
A Japanese given name that can be written 空, meaning sky, with other sora-read kanji or combinations also possible.
Origin
japanese
Style
modern / nature / short
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Reviewed catalog name
JAPANESE · UNISEX
A Japanese given name whose meaning depends on spelling: 雪 means snow, while 幸 can mean happiness or fortune.
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Meaning
A Japanese given name whose meaning depends on spelling: 雪 means snow, while 幸 can mean happiness or fortune.
Origin
japanese
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classic / nature / short
Source
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CHINESE · BOY
From Chinese 建 (jiàn), meaning build or establish, or 健 (jiàn), meaning strong, healthy, or robust; other Jian characters have other meanings.
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Meaning
From Chinese 建 (jiàn), meaning build or establish, or 健 (jiàn), meaning strong, healthy, or robust; other Jian characters have other meanings.
Origin
chinese
Style
classic / short
Source
Reviewed catalog name
IGBO · BOY
An Igbo masculine name meaning my father is alive.
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Meaning
An Igbo masculine name meaning my father is alive.
Origin
igbo
Style
classic / short
Source
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AMHARIC · UNISEX
Means world in Amharic.
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Meaning
Means world in Amharic.
Origin
amharic
Style
short / elegant
Source
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KOREAN · GIRL
A Korean name usually treated as a pure-Hangul word name from areumdapda, meaning beautiful or beauty.
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Meaning
A Korean name usually treated as a pure-Hangul word name from areumdapda, meaning beautiful or beauty.
Origin
korean
Style
modern / short / elegant
Source
Reviewed catalog name
KOREAN · UNISEX
A Korean pure-Hangul name from bada, the native Korean word for sea or ocean.
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Meaning
A Korean pure-Hangul name from bada, the native Korean word for sea or ocean.
Origin
korean
Style
nature / short / modern
Source
Reviewed catalog name
VIETNAMESE · BOY
From Sino-Vietnamese Bảo (寶), meaning treasure or jewel.
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Meaning
From Sino-Vietnamese Bảo (寶), meaning treasure or jewel.
Origin
vietnamese
Style
classic / short
Source
Reviewed catalog name
KOREAN · GIRL
A Korean pure-Hangul name from byeol, meaning star.
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Meaning
A Korean pure-Hangul name from byeol, meaning star.
Origin
korean
Style
nature / short / elegant
Source
Reviewed catalog name
THAI · BOY
A Thai masculine name written ชัย, meaning victory or triumph.
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Meaning
A Thai masculine name written ชัย, meaning victory or triumph.
Origin
thai
Style
short / classic
Source
Reviewed catalog name
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VIETNAMESE · UNISEX
From Sino-Vietnamese Châu (珠), meaning pearl or gem.
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Meaning
From Sino-Vietnamese Châu (珠), meaning pearl or gem.
Origin
vietnamese
Style
classic / nature / short
Source
Reviewed catalog name
IRISH · BOY
Possibly sense, reason, head, or chief in Old Irish.
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Meaning
Possibly sense, reason, head, or chief in Old Irish.
Origin
irish
Style
classic / short
Source
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AMHARIC · UNISEX
Means joy or happiness in Amharic.
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Meaning
Means joy or happiness in Amharic.
Origin
amharic
Style
short / elegant
Source
Reviewed catalog name
KOREAN · UNISEX
A Korean pure-Hangul name from haneul, meaning sky or heaven.
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Meaning
A Korean pure-Hangul name from haneul, meaning sky or heaven.
Origin
korean
Style
nature / short / modern
Source
Reviewed catalog name
JAPANESE · UNISEX
A Japanese given name whose meaning varies by spelling, including 春 for spring, 晴 for clear weather, or 陽 for light and sun.
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Meaning
A Japanese given name whose meaning varies by spelling, including 春 for spring, 晴 for clear weather, or 陽 for light and sun.
Origin
japanese
Style
classic / nature / short
Source
Reviewed catalog name
CHINESE · UNISEX
From Chinese 华 or 華 (huá), meaning splendid, illustrious, flowery, or Chinese, or 花 (huā), meaning flower or blossom.
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Meaning
From Chinese 华 or 華 (huá), meaning splendid, illustrious, flowery, or Chinese, or 花 (huā), meaning flower or blossom.
Origin
chinese
Style
nature / short / elegant
Source
Reviewed catalog name
YORUBA · UNISEX
From Yoruba ìfẹ́, meaning love or affection.
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Meaning
From Yoruba ìfẹ́, meaning love or affection.
Origin
yoruba
Style
classic / short
Source
Reviewed catalog name
KOREAN · GIRL
A Korean name from iseul, a native word meaning dew.
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Meaning
A Korean name from iseul, a native word meaning dew.
Origin
korean
Style
nature / short / elegant
Source
Reviewed catalog name
KOREAN · BOY
A Korean name written 지호 whose meaning depends on the chosen hanja, such as wisdom with bright or sky-linked elements.
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Meaning
A Korean name written 지호 whose meaning depends on the chosen hanja, such as wisdom with bright or sky-linked elements.
Origin
korean
Style
modern / short
Source
Reviewed catalog name
VIETNAMESE · GIRL
From Sino-Vietnamese Lan (蘭), meaning orchid.
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Meaning
From Sino-Vietnamese Lan (蘭), meaning orchid.
Origin
vietnamese
Style
classic / nature / short
Source
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VIETNAMESE · UNISEX
From Sino-Vietnamese linh (靈), meaning spirit or soul.
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Meaning
From Sino-Vietnamese linh (靈), meaning spirit or soul.
Origin
vietnamese
Style
classic / short
Source
Reviewed catalog name
KOREAN · GIRL
A Korean feminine name from nari, a word associated with the lily flower.
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Meaning
A Korean feminine name from nari, a word associated with the lily flower.
Origin
korean
Style
nature / short / elegant
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