A meaningful name is the one thing that we will choose for our children that will be carried with them throughout their life. Our names could even have a surprising impact on how others perceive us, and subtly affect our future. Sure, it might be cute to jump on the bandwagon and name our kids after the current unique baby name trend. But you just might regret naming your kid Lexus, after your then favourite car, 20 years down the road!
Of course, that’s definitely not to say that baby name trends are a no-go (we love our trendy names too) – it’s just that it probably might be a good idea to mull over your choice for a bit! Here are some classic baby names for you to consider, along with some traditional picks to honour your child’s unique heritage:
Baby Girl Names
1. An Na (Origin: Chinese)
- Meaning: Quiet, Graceful, Delicate
- Alternative Spelling: Anna
2. Jasleen (Origin: Punjabi, Sikh, Indian)
- Meaning: Engrossed in the fame of God
3. Leila (Origin: Arabic)
- Meaning: Night, Black
4. Maryam (Origin: Arabic)
- Meaning: Sea, Flower, Bitter
- Alternative Spelling: Mary Ann
5. Mei (Origin: Chinese)
- Meaning: Plum, Beautiful
- Alternative Spelling: May
Baby Boy Names
6. Ashwin (Origin: Indian)
- Meaning: Horse Tamer, Light
7. David (Origin: Hebrew)
- Meaning: Beloved
8. Jin (Origin: Chinese)
- Meaning: Gold, Money
9. Ken (Origin: Scottish/ Japanese)
- Meaning: Handsome/ Good Health, Intelligent
10. Rohan (Origin: Indian)
- Meaning: Ascending
Gender-Neutral Names
11. Arya (Origin: Persian)
- Meaning: Friend, Faithful
12. Kaili (Origin: Hawaiian/ Chinese)
- Meaning: Name of a Hawaiian Deity/ Beautiful, Victorious
- Alternative Spelling: Kylie
13. Lei (Origin: Chinese)
- Meaning: Upright
14. Mika (Origin: Japanese)
- Meaning: Beautiful, Fragrance, Good
Hunting for the perfect baby name is one of the fun firsts you will get to do for your bundle of joy that’s about to arrive. For more baby name suggestions, check out our earlier articles on baby girl names inspired by literary heroines and our no-stress guide to baby naming!
