Secular baby names
Names that are not tied to a particular religion in our lists.
474 names
Meanings and origins are indicative. Sources and languages can disagree, and a name may carry different meanings in different cultures. For religious or cultural questions, please confirm with a family elder or religious teacher.
A
- Aayan – Gift of God
- Ada – Noble, nobility; also adornment
- Adalynn – Noble; of the nobility (elaboration of Adeline)
- Addison – Son of Adam
- Adèle – Noble
- Adeline – Noble, sweet, or of noble kind
- Adrien – From Hadria; dark one; man of the sea (French form of Adrian)
- Agnes – Pure, holy
- Aiden – Little Fire, Fiery One
- Ailsa – Elf victory, from Ailsa Craig
- Aitana – Glory; (from the Aitana mountains of Spain)
- Alaina – Beautiful; serene; fair (feminine of Alan)
- Alba – Dawn; sunrise; white
- Albie – Noble and bright
- Aled – Offspring
- Alejandro – Defender of the people (Spanish form of Alexander)
- Alessandro – Defender of men
- Alessia – Defender
- Alexander – Defender Of The People, protector of mankind
- Alexandra – Defender of mankind; protector of the people
- Alfie – Elf counsel
- Alfred – Elf counsel or wise counselor
- Alice – Noble
- Allegra – Joyful, lively
- Allison – Of noble kind or noble child
- Alma – Nourishing, kind
- Álvaro – Guardian of all
- Amelia – Industrious
- Amelie – Industrious; hard-working; striving
- Amora – Love (from Latin amor)
- Anais – Grace; gracious one (Catalan and French form of Anna)
- Analeia – Graceful, Favored, Noble
- Anders – Manly, brave
- Aneurin – Man of honor, noble
- Annabelle – Loving; graceful and beautiful (Anna + belle)
- Annika – Grace
- Antoine – Priceless
- Anton – Priceless
- Aoi – Blue, hollyhock
- Apolline – Belonging to Apollo
- Archie – Truly bold
- Ariadne – Most holy
- Ariyah – Lioness; (also) melody, air
- Arthur – Bear
- Asher – Happy, Blessed
- Astrid – Divinely beautiful; fair, beloved goddess
- Aubree – Elf ruler; ruler of the little folk
- Audrey – Noble strength
- Ava – Life
- Axel – Father of peace (Scandinavian form of Absalom)
- Ayo – Joy
B
- Bailey – Bailiff, steward
- Baptiste – The baptiser
- Barrett – Bear strength; mighty as a bear
- Baxter – Baker
- Beatrice – She who brings happiness
- Beau – Handsome (from French)
- Benjamin – Son Of The Right Hand, Son Of The South
- Bennett – Little blessed one
- Bianca – White, pure
- Bilal – Water, Freshness
- Billie – Resolute protector (pet form of William or Wilhelmina)
- Bjørn – Bear
- Blair – Plain, field, battlefield
- Bleddyn – Wolf
- Bluebell – Blue bell flower
- Boone – Good; a blessing (from French 'bon')
- Bram – Father of many
- Brielle – God is my strength or heroine of God
- Brooklyn – Broken land, named after the New York borough
- Brooks – Dweller by the brook
- Bruno – Brown
- Bryce – Speckled, freckled
C
- Callum – Dove
- Camila – Young Ceremonial Attendant, Helper
- Capucine – Nasturtium flower
- Carlota – Free woman
- Caroline – Free woman, strong and capable
- Carter – Cart driver
- Carwyn – Blessed love
- Casper – Bringer of treasure
- Cathal – Battle rule, strong in battle
- Chance – Good fortune; fortune
- Charlee – Free woman; petite and free (feminine of Charles)
- Charlie – Free man
- Chase – Huntsman; one who pursues
- Chester – Fortress, walled town
- Chiara – Clear, bright
- Chloé – Young green shoot
- Claire – Clear, bright
- Clément – Merciful, gentle
- Coco – Affectionate pet name; chocolate bean
- Cody – Helpful, cushion
- Cohen – Priest
- Cole – Coal-black, also short for Nicholas
- Colette – Victory of the people
- Colton – From the coal town
- Conall – Strong wolf or hound
- Cormac – Son of the charioteer or raven
D
- Daan – God is my judge
- Dafni – Laurel tree
- Dahlia – Dahlia flower; also branch (Hebrew)
- Daisy – Day's eye, the flower
- Daniel – God Is My Judge
- Darcy – Dark one; from Arcy
- Darragh – Oak tree
- Della – Noble; bright noble one (pet form of Adela/Adelaide)
- Delphine – Dolphin
- Denzel – From the high stronghold
- Dewi – Beloved
- Diarmuid – Without enemy, free from envy
- Dior – Golden (from French 'd'or'); after the House of Dior
- Do-yoon – Lead, allow
- Donnacha – Brown-haired warrior
- Douglas – Dark river, dark stream
- Dulcie – Sweet
- Duncan – Dark warrior
- Dylan – Son of the sea
E
- Eamon – Wealthy protector
- Easton – East-facing town
- Ebba – Strong
- Edith – Prosperous in war
- Edmund – Rich protector
- Edoardo – Wealthy guardian
- Edward – Wealthy guardian
- Effie – Well-spoken
- Eleanor – Shining light
- Elias – My God is Yahweh, the Lord is my God
- Elijah – My God is Yahweh
- Elin – Bright, shining light
- Elio – Sun or ruler of the sun
- Elliot – The Lord is my God
- Ellison – Son of elias
- Éloïse – Healthy, wide
- Elsa – Noble
- Elsie – Pledged to God
- Emerson – Son of Emery, brave and powerful
- Emil – Rival, eager
- Émile – Eager rival
- Emilia – Rival
- Emlyn – Rival, flatland
- Emmaline – Industrious, hardworking, or peaceful home
- Emrys – Immortal
- Enzo – Ruler of the home
- Eoin – God is gracious
- Erik – Eternal ruler
- Esme – Esteemed, loved
- Estelle – Star, celestial, heavenly light
- Ethan – Strong, firm
- Étienne – Crown, garland
- Etta – Ruler of the home; little one (pet form of Henrietta/Loretta)
- Everly – Wild boar clearing
- Evie – Life; living one (pet form of Eve or Evelyn)
- Ewan – Born of the yew tree, youth
- Ezra – Helper, Aid
F
- Fabian – Bean grower
- Federico – Peaceful ruler
- Felix – Lucky, fortunate
- Femke – Little girl
- Fergus – Man of force
- Fiachra – Raven, battle king
- Finley – Fair warrior
- Finn – Fair
- Fintan – White fire or white bull
- Fleur – Flower
- Florence – Flourishing, blooming
- Floris – Flowering, blooming
- Fox – Fox animal
- Franklin – Free landholder
- Fraser – Strawberry, of the forest
- Freddie – Peaceful ruler
- Frederik – Peaceful ruler
- Freya – Noble lady
- Frida – Peace
- Frieda – Peace
- Friedrich – Peaceful ruler
G
- Gabriel – God is my strength
- Gage – Pledge
- Gaia – Earth
- Gareth – Gentle
- George – Farmer
- Georgia – Farmer
- Georgiana – Farmer or earthworker
- Geraint – Old man
- Gethin – Dark-skinned, swarthy
- Gijs – Bright pledge
- Giorgos – Farmer
- Giulia – Youthful
- Grayson – Son of the bailiff
- Greer – Watchful, vigilant
- Gregor – Watchful, vigilant
- Greta – Pearl (German short form of Margareta)
- Gruffudd – Strong lord
- Gustav – Staff of the Goths
- Gwilym – Resolute protector
H
- Ha-eun – Great grace
- Harlan – Rocky land
- Harper – Harp player
- Harriet – Home ruler; ruler of the household (feminine of Henry)
- Haruto – Sunlight
- Harvey – Battle-worthy; strong and worthy in battle
- Hattie – Home ruler; estate ruler (pet form of Harriet/Henrietta)
- Hayes – Hedged enclosure
- Hazel – Hazel tree
- Heidi – Noble; of noble kind (German pet form of Adelheid)
- Hendry – Home ruler
- Henry – Ruler of the home
- Hermione – Messenger or earthly
- Hudson – Son Of Hugh, Son Of The Hooded Man
- Hugo – Mind, intellect
- Humphrey – Peaceful warrior
- Hywel – Eminent, conspicuous
I
J
- Jackson – Son Of Jack
- Jade – Stone of the side, precious green stone
- Jago – Supplanter
- Jakub – Supplanter
- James – Supplanter, one who follows
- Jasper – Treasurer
- Jensen – Son of Jens; God is gracious (Danish patronymic)
- Joaquín – God will establish
- Johann – God is gracious
- Johanna – God is gracious
- Jolene – Pretty, God will increase
- Jonas – Dove
- Jordyn – To flow down; from the river Jordan
- Journee – Day's journey, adventure
- Jules – Youthful
- Julietta – Youthful, Downy, Youthful Complexion
- Juliette – Youthful
- Julius – Youthful, downy-bearded
- Jun – Handsome, talented
K
- Kacper – Treasurer
- Kaiser – Emperor; ruler
- Kerr – Rough ground, left-handed
- Kiara – Dark-Haired, Bright
- Kinsley – The king's meadow
- Klara – Bright, clear
- Klaus – Victory of the people
- Knox – Round hill
- Kobe – Supplanter (Flemish pet form of Jacob); also linked to the Japanese…
- Konrad – Bold counsel
- Kostas – Constant, steadfast
L
- Lacey – From Lassy; lace-like and delicate (Norman surname)
- Lavender – Purple flower
- Léa – Weary
- Leif – Heir, descendant
- Leni – Light; bright torch (German pet form of Helena/Magdalena)
- Lennart – Brave as a lion
- Lennox – Elm grove
- Leon – Lion
- Leonor – Shining light
- Leonora – Light or lion
- Levi – Joined, attached, united in harmony
- Lewis – Renowned warrior; famous in battle (English form of Louis)
- Liam – Resolute protector
- Liesel – God is my oath
- Liliana – Lily, Pure, Innocent, Sacred Flower
- Lillian – Lily
- Linnea – Twinflower
- Linus – Flax
- Liv – Life
- Livia – Life; olive; (Roman gens Livia)
- Logan – Little Hollow
- Lola – Sorrows, strong woman
- Lorcan – Little fierce one
- Lorenzo – Crowned with laurel
- Lorne – Fox, place name
- Lotte – Free woman
- Lottie – Free one; petite and feminine (pet form of Charlotte)
- Louis – Famous warrior
- Louisa – Renowned warrior; famous in battle
- Louise – Famous warrior
- Luca – Man from Lucania, bringer of light
- Lucas – Bringer of light, luminous
- Lucian – Light
- Lucy – Light
- Ludwig – Famous warrior
- Lukas – Light
- Luna – Moon, Moonlight
- Luuk – Bringer of light
- Lyra – Lyre or harp
M
- Macsen – Greatest
- Maël – Prince
- Mafalda – Mighty in battle
- Magnus – Greatest
- Maisie – Pearl
- Mallory – Unfortunate, unlucky, or ill-omened
- Manon – Little Marie
- Mar – Sea
- Maren – Of the sea
- Margarida – Pearl
- Margaux – Pearl
- Margot – Pearl (French pet form of Marguerite/Margaret)
- Marlene – Blend of Maria and Magdalene
- Marnie – Of the sea; rejoice
- Marta – Lady, mistress
- Martín – Of Mars, warlike
- Martina – Of Mars, warlike
- Maryam – Beloved
- Mason – Stoneworker
- Mateo – Gift Of God
- Matilda – Mighty in battle
- Maverick – Independent spirit, an unbranded calf
- Maximilian – The greatest
- Maya – Illusion, water, great
- Mei – Beautiful
- Melanie – Dark-haired; dark beauty
- Mia – Mine
- Michael – Who Is Like God?
- Mikkel – Who is like God
- Milan – Gracious, dear (Slavic); the city of Milan
- Milani – From Milan; one from the city of Milan
- Millicent – Strong in work
- Millie – Gentle strength
- Min-jun – Talented, clever
- Mirabelle – Wonderful
- Mireille – To admire; wonderful
- Monte – Mountain
- Monty – From the steep hill (pet form of Montgomery)
- Moritz – Dark-skinned
- Murray – Seaboard settlement
- Myra – Sweet, Beloved
N
O
- Océane – Ocean
- Odette – Wealth; little wealthy one (French, from Germanic Oda)
- Odhran – Little pale green one
- Oisin – Little deer
- Ola – Ancestor's heir
- Oliver – Olive tree
- Oliwia – Olive tree
- Orson – Bear cub
- Oscar – Deer lover
- Osian – Little deer
- Ottilie – Prosperous in battle; fortunate heroine (from Germanic Odila)
P
- Paisley – Church, named after the Scottish town
- Paloma – Dove, peace
- Parker – Keeper of the park
- Pau – Small, humble
- Paula – Small, humble
- Penelope – Weaver
- Percy – One who pierces the valley
- Persephone – Bringer of destruction or thresher of grain
- Phoebe – Bright, radiant
- Piper – Flute player
- Polly – Bitter; wished-for child (variant of Molly/Mary)
- Poppy – Red flower
- Preston – Priest's town
Q
- Quinn – Wise, counsel
R
- Rafferty – Floodtide, abundance, prosperity
- Ralph – Wolf counsel
- Ramon – Wise protector; counsel and protection
- Raphaël – God has healed
- Rasmus – Beloved
- Reagan – Little king
- Remy – Oarsman; from Rheims
- Rex – King
- Rhett – Advice, counsel
- Rhydian – Red, cross the ford
- Ricardo – Brave ruler; powerful and brave leader
- Riccardo – Brave ruler
- Riku – Land
- Riley – Courageous
- Rocío – Dew
- Rodrigo – Famous ruler
- Romilly – From romilly
- Rory – Red king
- Rosalind – Gentle horse or beautiful rose
- Rosamund – Horse protector or pure rose
- Rosanna – Gracious rose
- Rosie – Rose
- Ross – Headland, promontory
- Rowena – Fame and joy
- Royce – Son of Royse; famous, kind
- Ruairi – Red king
- Ruaridh – Red king
- Ruby – Red gemstone
- Rufus – Red-haired
- Rupert – Bright fame (Germanic form of Robert)
- Ryker – Rich; powerful ruler
- Rylan – Land where rye is grown
- Ryland – Land where rye is grown
S
- Sabrina – From the river severn
- Saga – Story, tale
- Sakura – Cherry blossom
- Sam – Heard by God; told by God (short for Samuel or Samantha)
- Samuel – Heard by God, asked of God
- Sanne – Lily
- Saskia – Saxon; protector of mankind (Dutch)
- Savannah – Treeless Plain, Open Field
- Sawyer – Woodcutter
- Scarlett – Red cloth
- Seamus – Supplanter
- Sem – Renowned, name
- Senan – Old, wise
- Seo-yeon – Auspicious lotus
- Seren – Star
- Serena – Serene; calm; tranquil
- Sergio – Servant, attendant
- Signe – New victory
- Sigrid – Beautiful victory
- Sigurd – Victory guardian
- Skylar – Scholar, sheltering
- Sofia – Wisdom
- Sol – Sun
- Solana – Sunshine, Sunlight, Solar
- Solène – Solemn, devout
- Solomon – Peaceful
- Sophie – Wisdom, wise woman
- Soren – Stern, severe; from Latin Severus
- Stanley – Stony meadow
- Stavros – Cross
- Stella – Star
- Struan – Stream
- Sven – Young man
- Sylvie – From the forest; woodland spirit (French form of Silvia)
- Szymon – He has heard
- Søren – Stern
T
U
- Ultan – Man from ulster
V
W
Y
- Yannis – God is gracious