How It Works

The Reverse Search Engine

Most baby name websites ask you to pick a name to see its meaning. We flipped the script. With NameByMeaning, you describe the qualities, nature elements, or virtues you want to bestow upon your child, and we find the names that match.

1. Describe the Meaning

Type keywords like "ocean", "brave warrior", "morning light", or "beloved". Our engine will search through over 125,000 names across 30+ cultures to find semantic matches.

2. Filter by Culture and Gender

Want a Norse name that means "bear"? Or a Japanese name that means "star"? Use the origin filters to zero in on the perfect cultural fit.

3. Powered by AI & Deep Etymology

We use large language models and curated etymological datasets to understand the nuance of name meanings, providing you with highly accurate and context-aware results.