Modern Baby Names
Modern baby names feel current and forward-looking — the picks parents reach for when they want something that sounds of-the-moment rather than handed down.
564 names · 280 boys · 229 girls · 55 unisex · Updated Jun 2026
Tastes in names move, and a name that felt fresh a generation ago can feel dated now. Modern names are the ones that sound like right now — clean, current, and easy on the ear.
This is the largest style collection in our database, spanning every origin. Some are brand-new coinages, others are old names finding a fresh moment. Filter by gender to see what fits.
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addison
Son of Adam
aiden
Little Fire, Fiery One
ailany
Bright, Shining Light, Radiant
analeia
Graceful, Favored, Noble
archer
Bowman; one who shoots with a bow
aria
Air, Melody, Lioness, Noble
arlo
Fortified hill
armani
Warrior, Free Man, Strong Armed
arya
Noble, honorable
ashtyn
Ash Tree Town, From the Ash Tree Grove
atlas
Bearer of the heavens
aurora
Dawn, Sunrise, Golden Light
autumn
Season of harvest
ava
Life, Bird, Like A Bird
avery
Ruler Of The Elves, Wise
aylani
Heavenly, From Heaven, Sky Dweller
baker
Bread Maker, Baker of Bread
banjo
From the musical instrument; popularised by Australian poet Banjo Paterson
beckett
Bee cottage, little brook
blake
Dark, Fair, Pale, Black or Pale
blakely
Dark meadow
bobby
Bright fame
bode
Messenger, Herald, News Bringer
brady
Broad-chested, spirited
brannon
Raven, prince
brantley
Firebrand, sword
braxton
Brock's town
britt
Exalted one, strong
brooklyn
Broken land, beautiful brook
brooks
Of the brook, small stream
brother
Sibling, kin
bryer
Thorny Bush, Bramble
callahan
Bright-Headed, Little Bright-Headed One, Shining
callan
Rock, Battle, Stone Fighter
callaway
Pebble Place, Stony Place, River Rock
callie
Beautiful, Lovely, Gorgeous
camden
Winding valley
cameron
Crooked Nose, Bent River
campbell
Crooked mouth
carter
Cart Driver, Transporter Of Goods
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