Ever had trouble figuring out names that are not too unique but also, at the same time, have meanings that perfectly align with your ideas of what to name your baby? As a writer myself, I always struggle to find names that suit my characters, but I never want them to be so different that readers can’t even pronounce them. Also, I think names suit best when they originate from authenticity, especially those Latin and Greek names; just the sound of them feels amazing.
Well, to make your life easier, we have managed to solve another one of your problems: a printable list of names and their meanings for you to download and refer to, whether you are writing a play, telling a fictional story, or naming your little human. These printables consist of some of the most common and easy-to-understand names from different backgrounds. “It is just a name!” No, it’s half their identity. So don’t take any chances.
Beyond the Name
It is not just a name list; it is a tool to help bring your ideas to life, one bewitching word at a time.
Why don’t you go beyond the limit? Explore names you have never heard of before, let your characters float into their form, and sooner or later, you will find the name that best suits your character or that little one in your arms. Whether they are dreamer, a doer, or a little bit of both, they can have names from everywhere around the world. Why restrict yourself to one kind when diversity can be the core of your art? This printable list of names and their meanings is designed to spark your imagination and fuel your creativity.
For the Writers
Those who weave entire worlds with ink and imagination, and these names carry the magic to match. Each of the names has a meaning, and with every name comes a purpose, the one your characters are destined to fulfill. Let their name be their saviour and the world’s.
Name or a brand?
For brand creators, this printable list of names and their meanings offers more than just identity! They hold emotion, elegance, and narrative. People launching a clothing line, a jewelry shop, or a dog cafe brand can use names to create an unforgettable charm. Attract people with the first thing they hear, notice, or see about you!
Parents looking for a name?
Parents of the softest hearts will find names here that feel like lullabies in language, soft, rare, and poetic. With a touch of stardust, they echo both grace and individuality, perfect for little souls destined to shine. With peace and beauty of nature as our central theme, this printable list of names and their meanings has it all!
Artist with the meaning
From diverse areas around the world, all are drowned in their cultures, which enhances their authenticity. From crafting mood boards, art prints, sticker collections, and digital designs, these names add an imaginative spark and a beautiful aesthetic. This printable list of names and their meanings has everything ethereal. Also, check out our printable lists of ethereal names.
The Word Dreamer
If you love to overhear conversations in a cafe just so you end up with an amazing name, then this printable list of names and their meanings is for you. I love discovering new words that sound like whispers from a place of pure magic. These names are like treasures tucked into a small pocket, yours to explore, print, and keep.
List Of Names with their Meanings
Aarav
We understand that living peacefully can sometimes be challenging. If you struggle with this lesson—but tirelessly try nonetheless—you can use this printable list of names and their meanings to bring out the one factor in this world that is most absent from your life. Names that mean “peace” will help provide some much-needed tranquility in your character’s arc or even your baby’s daily life.
Luna
The moon. The one natural beauty that no one can ignore. To live by the moon is to live as the ancient civilizations did. The giant rock firmly orbiting around the Earth is partly responsible for stable life on Earth. A brand, character, an art, or your baby whose name means the “moon” will help you, and you capitalize on what the ancients got right. A name travelling through time from the Latins can now be downloaded and safely kept.
Ethan
You have been preparing for this moment, and now it is time for their name! This choice undoubtedly is not the last thing you have to worry about, but it certainly is a big thing. A name meaning “strong” can be a reminder of where to pull their inner tenacity from, ensuring the lesson remains even if you are not around to say it directly. This printable list of names with their meanings has brought you a name straight from the Hebrew language.
Amara
To act towards a person, oneself, or any situation with grace. This name has been carried for generations across the African and Igbo regions. With the meaning of mercy and grace, it does not limit itself there. In Sanskrit, the name means eternal. So download this printable list of names and their meanings to create something that lasts forever.
Kai
Chinese people define learning how to fight for themselves and to revel in each of their wins as an important part of life! With every victory comes the back story of learning how to get there, so why not choose a name meaning “victory” to highlight this vital track in life? A Hawaiian name, following its place of origin, means sea in the native place. Also, to forgive in Japanese. This printable has all the knowledge you can gather before you make a decision.
Zara
A known name coming from the lands of the Arabs, speaks of spring and brightness in its very tone and pronunciation, one that means radiance or flower. It provides inspiration and metaphors aplenty while paying homage to nature’s wondrous beauty.
Leo
This is one fearsome name, and even though it is not going to sprout a real mane of its own, you can still give it the power of wild ferocity with a name meaning “lion” or “lioness.” Coming from Latin origin, the name speaks for itself. When you choose this name, you know you have birthed something that is going to be the most extraordinary of all.
Nia
With an origin from Swahili, the name means and is bewitched with a purpose. One of the principles of Kwanzaa. This printable list of names and their meanings is here to teach you the background of all that is present and all that is important for you to know when choosing a name. With a direction in mind, this name carries itself forward.
Dimitri
Here comes my favourite origin of names, the Greeks have always been innovative and classic with their names. The ones you think of now and then. The Goddess of harvest has followers, and those same followers are called this name. A name bringing value to the world and its people needs to be known by all those who can align themselves with it.
Sakura
If there is one thing we can say about Japan, it is its relentless beauty, which is the cherry blossoms. The very same trees that come in spring are called sakura in Japanese. Bring the colour and the love for those trees with this printable list of names and their meanings. Also, check out our printable list of Japanese names for more names like this!
You Name it!
Now that you have reached this far, don’t shy away from just one click!
The link below has all the names that I have talked about with their meanings, learn with this printable, and the next time you decide on a name, it will be the best anyone has ever heard.
Let your names be as personal as your stories!