The Meaning and History of First Names - Behind the Name
Find the meaning, history and popularity of given names from around the world. Get ideas for baby names or discover your own name's history.
Browse Names - Behind the Name
Lists of given names organized by letter, gender, language and more.
Random Name Generator - Behind the Name
This random name generator can suggest names for babies, characters, or anything else that needs naming.
Search Names - Behind the Name
Advanced search for namesUsing the form below, select any number of criteria, enter your preferences for each, then click the SEARCH button.
About Names & Etymology - Behind the Name
General information about names and etymology.Names. Everyone has one, most people have a vague idea what their own means, but few give them much more thought. The study of names …
All Names - Behind the Name
Aaliyah f Arabic, English (Modern), African American (Modern) Feminine form of Aali. It was popularized in the English-speaking world by the singer Aaliyah Haughton (1979-2001), who …
About This Site - Behind the Name
Behind the Name is a website for learning about all aspects of given names. Its scope is broad: all given names from all cultures and periods are eligible to be included in the main name database.
Name Meanings - Behind the Name
Name meaning reverse dictionary; a collection of meanings for given names.
The Meaning and History of Surnames - Behind the Name
Find the meaning, history and origin of surnames, also called last names or family names, as well as famous bearers and usage statistics.
Baby Name Expert - Behind the Name
Welcome to the baby name expert, which will help guide you toward your ideal baby name. The expert works by suggesting names and using your feedback to determine what qualities you …