Friendly Baby Names
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Explore 123 baby names with a friendly feel. Every name links to a full page with its sourced meaning, origin, popularity chart, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation. Names are listed most-popular first.
Friendly Girl Names
Allie#569 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kind — a short form of names beginning with the Germanic element adal (noble), ▶Lexi#628 in the U.S.Short form of Alexandra or Alexis, from the Greek alexein ('to defend') + anēr ('man'), meaning▶Katie#646 in the U.S.Diminutive of Katherine, from Greek Aikaterine, possibly from katharos meaning pure or clear; t▶Laney#674 in the U.S.Diminutive of Elaine, Delaney, or Lane; Elaine is an Old French form of Helen, from Greek helen▶Jenna#679 in the U.S.Diminutive form of Jennifer or an independent form from the Cornish and Welsh Guinevere or Gwen▶Abby#731 in the U.S.Short form of Abigail, from the Hebrew Avigayil (אֲבִיגַיִל), meaning 'my father is joyful' or ▶Kenzie#736 in the U.S.Short form of Mackenzie, from the Scottish Gaelic surname Mac Coinnich, meaning 'son of Coinnea▶Jessie#824 in the U.S.Pet form of Jessica or Jesse, ultimately from the Hebrew Yishai meaning 'God exists' or 'gift',▶Jamie#858 in the U.S.Scottish and English pet form of James (or its feminine counterpart), from the Hebrew Yaakov me▶Cassie#1273 in the U.S.Shining upon man; she who entangles men▶Joey#1375 in the U.S.God will increase, God will add▶Tori#1412 in the U.S.Bird; also victory as a Victoria short form▶Danni#3173 in the U.S.Short form of Daniela or Danielle, from Hebrew Daniel meaning 'God is my judge'▶Cammie#6982 in the U.S.Cammie is an English pet form of Camille and Camilla. Those names go back to Latin camillus/cam▶Jennika#7799 in the U.S.A modern elaboration of Jenny, itself a short form of Jennifer — the Cornish form of Guinevere,▶Cassi#10466 in the U.S.A short form of Cassandra (Greek, 'shining upon men'; a prophetess of Troy) or Cassidy (Irish, ▶Richie#10885 in the U.S.A pet form of Richard, from the Germanic ric ('ruler; power') and hard ('brave; strong') - 'bra▶Stacie#10953 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Stacy, a short form of Anastasia, from the Greek anastasis, 'resurrection▶Teri#10984 in the U.S.A short form of Teresa/Theresa, whose roots are debated ('harvester,' or tied to the Greek ther▶Traci#10993 in the U.S.A -i respelling of Tracy, from an English surname rooted in the Norman French place name Tracy ▶Aneissa#11147 in the U.S.A modern spelling near the Arabic Anisa, 'friendly; sociable; a close companion,' and the moder▶Anissia#11152 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Anisa/Anissa, from the Arabic for 'friendly; companionable; of good compa▶Cobi#11294 in the U.S.Cobi is a variant of Coby or Jacobi, pet forms tied to Jacob, from Hebrew Ya'aqov ('supplanter;▶Jaimie#11489 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Jamie, itself a pet form of James (from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, 'supplanter')▶Emmarae#11498 in the U.S.A modern compound: Emma joined to Rae and written as one name. Emma comes from a Germanic eleme▶Jennica#11523 in the U.S.A modern blend of Jennifer (Welsh, 'white; fair; smooth') and Jessica ('God beholds'), joining ▶Jossie#11650 in the U.S.A spelling of Josie, a pet form of Josephine (feminine of Joseph, 'God will add; He will increa▶Rorey#11984 in the U.S.A respelling of Rory, an anglicised form of the Irish Ruairi/Ruaidhri, 'red king.' Crisp and fr▶Tobie#12024 in the U.S.Tobie is a feminine form of Toby/Tobias, from Hebrew 'Toviyahu', 'God is good' (or 'the Lord is▶Vicki#12036 in the U.S.Vicki is a short form of Victoria, from Latin 'victoria' meaning 'victory'. A bright, friendly ▶Emmakate#12524 in the U.S.A modern compound: Emma and Kate written as a single name. Emma comes from a Germanic element m▶Jacky#12640 in the U.S.A pet form of Jacqueline (feminine of Jacques/James/Jacob) or Jackie, tied to the Hebrew roots ▶Jess#12684 in the U.S.Jess is a crisp short form of Jessica or Jessie, tied to the Hebrew name Jesse (Yishai), often ▶Jojo#12695 in the U.S.Jojo is a bubbly reduplication of Jo (from Joanna/Josephine, tied to 'God is gracious' / 'God w▶Kammy#12728 in the U.S.Kammy is a friendly pet form of Camilla ('young ceremonial attendant') or Cameron ('crooked nos▶Katey#12740 in the U.S.Katey is a pet form and spelling variant of Katie, itself a diminutive of Katherine, from the G▶Moni#12999 in the U.S.Moni serves as a friendly short form of Monica, Monique, or Simone; Monica's own meaning is deb▶Kimmie#14368 in the U.S.Kimmie is a pet form of Kimberly (and of Kim), used as a given name in its own right. Kimberly ▶Insiyah#14479 in the U.S.An Arabic name, 'friendly; sociable; companionable' (from uns, 'friendliness'); it is also hono▶Mollee#14666 in the U.S.Mollee respells Molly, the warm English pet form of Mary. Mary descends from Hebrew Miriam, who▶Amiko#15387 in the U.S.In Esperanto, Amiko means 'friend.' It is also a Japanese girl's name whose meaning depends on ▶Giannie#15991 in the U.S.A modern pet spelling of Gianna, the Italian feminine of Giovanni, from Hebrew Yochanan ('God i▶Jaimee#16219 in the U.S.A respelling of Jamie/Jaime, a pet form of James (from Jacob, 'supplanter; holder of the heel')▶Jonie#16255 in the U.S.A spelling of Joni, itself a pet form of Joan (from John), 'God is gracious.' A friendly, vinta▶Joani#16300 in the U.S.A spelling of Joanie, the pet form of Joan — the medieval feminine of John, from the Hebrew Yoc▶Aneisa#17238 in the U.S.Aneisa is a variant spelling of Anisa or Aneesa, from the Arabic anisa, 'friendly, sociable, af▶Raymie#17435 in the U.S.A modern coinage in pet-name shape, built from Ray (from Raymond, Germanic, 'wise protector') o▶Samie#19328 in the U.S.A spelling of Sammy/Sami — a short form of Samantha ('listener,' or a feminine of Samuel, 'God ▶KamileyA modern American coinage, blending the Camille/Kamila family with the fashionable -ley/-ey end▶SiarlyA modern respelling that reads as a form of Charlie, echoing the Welsh Siarl ('Charles,' said '▶
Friendly Boy Names
Baker#217 in the U.S.One who bakes; an occupational surname for a baker of bread▶Kayson#264 in the U.S.Son of Kay; possibly related to kaizen meaning improvement▶Benson#279 in the U.S.Son of Ben (Benjamin); son of the right hand▶Cody#318 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish surname O Cuidighthigh, from 'cuidightheach' meaning helpful or aidi▶Casey#320 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish Cathasach, meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful in battle', from 'cath' (▶Brady#321 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish surname O Bradaigh, from 'bradach' meaning spirited, thievish, or la▶Collin#493 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Colin; from Scottish Gaelic 'Cailean' meaning young warrior or pup; also us▶Andy#565 in the U.S.Manly; warrior — a short form of Andrew, from the Greek Andreas meaning 'manly' or 'of a man'▶Mylo#737 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Milo, from the Old High German name Milo or the Latin miles (soldier); also▶Rudy#739 in the U.S.Short form of Rudolf or Rudolph, from the Old High German Hrodulf, composed of hrod (fame, glor▶Alvin#838 in the U.S.From the Old English Aethelfine or Aelfwine, composed of aelf (elf) or aethel (noble) and wine ▶Benny#841 in the U.S.Pet form of Benjamin, from the Hebrew Binyamin meaning 'son of the right hand' (expressing good▶Ben#843 in the U.S.Short form of Benjamin (son of the right hand) or Benedict (blessed); also used as a standalone▶Eddie#861 in the U.S.Pet form of Edward or Edmund, from Old English ead (wealth, fortune) and weard/mund (guard, pro▶Ricky#949 in the U.S.Diminutive of Richard, from Old High German Ricohard, composed of ric meaning ruler, power, or ▶Toby#979 in the U.S.Short form of Tobias, from Hebrew Toviah or Tuvya meaning Yahweh is good, composed of tov meani▶Wylie#1234 in the U.S.Well-watered meadow, spring clearing▶Gino#1323 in the U.S.God is gracious; shortened Italian form▶Anas#1377 in the U.S.Friendliness, sociability, warmth▶Monte#1431 in the U.S.Mountain, tall mountain, from the mountain▶Kip#1456 in the U.S.From the pointed hill; young male sheep▶Baxter#3042 in the U.S.Baker; one who bakes bread▶Charly#3160 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Charlie, diminutive of Charles, from Old High German Karl meaning 'free man▶Jj#3178 in the U.S.Initials-as-name; typically abbreviates a repeated J name such as James Junior or John James; n▶Opie#3191 in the U.S.Short form or nickname derived from Old English name Osbert or Oswald, or used independently; a▶Topher#8194 in the U.S.A short form of Christopher (Greek Christophoros, 'bearer of Christ'), taken from the tail of t▶Teejay#8840 in the U.S.The initials 'T.J.' written out as a name — a friendly, informal American coinage often standin▶Hughie#9221 in the U.S.A diminutive of Hugh, from a Germanic element meaning 'mind; heart; spirit; intellect.' Friendl▶Kobyn#10298 in the U.S.A modern American coinage that echoes Coby (from Jacob) and Robin. No single documented etymolo▶Markey#10387 in the U.S.Markey works as a diminutive of Mark (from Latin Marcus, linked to Mars, the god of war) and al▶Wil#10818 in the U.S.Wil is a short form of William, from Germanic wil ('will; desire') and helm ('helmet; protectio▶Albee#10954 in the U.S.An English surname and given name, read as 'elf' or as a form of Alby/Aubrey. Also familiar as ▶Alvie#10975 in the U.S.Alvie is a friendly pet form of Alvin/Alwin, from Old English elements meaning 'elf' and 'frien▶Archy#11009 in the U.S.Archy is a pet form of Archie, itself short for Archibald, from Germanic 'ercan' ('genuine, pre▶Chuck#11075 in the U.S.The English pet form of Charles, from the Germanic Karl, 'free man.' Chuck has been a familiar ▶Benni#11080 in the U.S.A short, friendly form of Benjamin ('son of the right hand'), Benedict ('blessed'), or Bernard,▶Beto#11084 in the U.S.A Spanish short form of names ending in -berto, such as Roberto ('bright fame') and Alberto ('n▶Bronny#11114 in the U.S.A friendly nickname-style name, reading as a short form of Bron- names (Bronson, Bronwyn) - fam▶Avie#11137 in the U.S.Avie reads as a modern coinage or respelling with no documented etymology; any resemblance to o▶Fran#11209 in the U.S.A short form of Francis or Francisco, from the Latin Franciscus, 'Frenchman; free one'. Crisp a▶Frandy#11276 in the U.S.A given name common in Haiti, likely a modern formation echoing Franz/Franklin with a friendly ▶Jordie#11561 in the U.S.A friendly pet form of Jordan, from the River Jordan (Hebrew, 'to flow down; descend'). Warm an▶Phil#11936 in the U.S.A short form of Philip, from the Greek Philippos, 'lover of horses' (philos + hippos). A friend▶Rainey#11970 in the U.S.A surname-turned-first-name, tracing to the Germanic Rainer/Ragnar ('counsel; wise; mighty army▶Richy#11999 in the U.S.A friendly pet form of Richard, from Germanic ric ('ruler; power') + hard ('brave; hardy') - 'b▶Rob#12009 in the U.S.A classic short form of Robert, from Germanic hrod ('fame') + beraht ('bright') - 'bright fame.▶Roddy#12023 in the U.S.A pet form of Roderick — Germanic hrod ('fame') plus ric ('ruler'), 'famous ruler' — and someti▶Tommi#12168 in the U.S.Tommi is a spelling of Tommy, the pet form of Thomas, from the Aramaic 'te'oma' meaning 'twin.'▶Toney#12169 in the U.S.Toney is a spelling variant of Tony, the short form of Anthony. Anthony descends from the Roman▶Wesly#12219 in the U.S.A simplified spelling of Wesley, from an English surname and place name meaning 'western meadow▶Alby#12314 in the U.S.Alby is a short form of Albert (Germanic adal + beraht, 'noble' and 'bright') or of Alban. Alby▶Alwin#12331 in the U.S.From the Germanic/Old English, 'elf-friend' or 'noble friend' (aelf, 'elf,' or aethel, 'noble,'▶Benjy#12382 in the U.S.A pet form of Benjamin, from the Hebrew Binyamin, 'son of the right hand; son of the south.' Wa▶Bailee#12516 in the U.S.Bailee is a spelling of Bailey, an English occupational surname meaning 'bailiff' or 'steward',▶Benjie#12535 in the U.S.Benjie is an affectionate pet-form of Benjamin, from the Hebrew for 'son of the right hand'. Wa▶Charli#12616 in the U.S.Charli is a modern spelling of Charlie, the pet form of Charles, from a Germanic word for 'free▶Endi#12698 in the U.S.An Albanian given name, and separately a modern name echoing Andy (from Andrew, 'man; warrior')▶Fredi#12873 in the U.S.Fredi reads as a short form of Freddy, itself a pet form of Alfred ('elf-counsel') or Frederick▶Geordie#12886 in the U.S.Geordie is a Scottish and northern English pet form of George, from the Greek for 'farmer' or '▶Jimy#13123 in the U.S.A one-M respelling of Jimmy, the familiar short form of James, from Hebrew Ya'aqov by way of La▶Jodee#13128 in the U.S.A respelling of Jody, itself a pet form of Joseph ('he will add') for boys and of Judith or Jo ▶Keni#13261 in the U.S.A short modern name that reads as a spelling of Kenny (a pet form of Kenneth, from Gaelic Coinn▶Lanny#13366 in the U.S.Lanny is a diminutive nickname, used as a short form of Lawrence ('from Laurentum'; laurel-crow▶Lewie#13394 in the U.S.Lewie is a friendly spelling of Louie, the pet form of Lewis and Louis. Both descend from the G▶Lonny#13408 in the U.S.Lonny is a friendly spelling of Lonnie, the pet form of Alonzo and Alonso — Spanish and Italian▶Mati#13475 in the U.S.Mati is a short form of Matthew or Matias — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God' — used as a s▶Renny#13751 in the U.S.Renny is an anglicized form of the Irish Raighne, usually glossed 'small but mighty' or connect▶Rhody#13764 in the U.S.Rhody is a nickname-style name, read as a short form of Rhodes ('woodland clearing') or Roderic▶Rorey#13799 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Rory, the anglicized form of Gaelic Ruaidhri — from ruadh ('red') and ri▶Teddie#13977 in the U.S.Teddie is a pet form of Edward (Old English Eadweard, 'wealthy guardian') or Theodore (Greek Th▶Telly#13980 in the U.S.Telly is best known as a Greek-American pet form of Aristotelis (Aristotle) — the actor Telly S▶Wills#14077 in the U.S.A pet form of William, from the Germanic wil ('will; resolve') and helm ('helmet; protection') ▶YossyAn affectionate pet form of Yosef (Joseph), from the Hebrew for 'God will add; He will increase▶
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