BABY NAME CATEGORY
Modern Baby Names (Page 120)
Explore modern baby names that are short, easy to pronounce, and culturally versatile.
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BoyA lovely baby name of Croatian, Serbian origin, traditionally chosen for boys.
- Usage
- Croatian, Serbian
- Category
- Croatian
Perig
BoyPerig means stone.
- Usage
- Breton
- Category
- Breton
Perle
GirlPerle means pearl or a gem of the sea.
- Usage
- French, Yiddish
- Category
- French
Perlie
GirlPerlie means one who is like a little pearl or precious jewel.
- Usage
- English (Rare)
- Category
- English
Pernel
GirlPernel means one who is a little rock.
- Usage
- English (Archaic)
- Category
- English
Pero
BoyPero means rock or stone.
- Usage
- Croatian, Serbian, Macedonian
- Category
- Croatian
Perry
BoyA variant of Perrie, meaning "Pear tree; Son of Herry; Home ruler".
- Usage
- English
- Category
- English
Pertti
BoyPertti means short form of Roopertti, a variant of Alpertti, bright, or noble.
- Usage
- Finnish
- Category
- Finnish
Perttu
BoyA lovely baby name of Finnish origin, traditionally chosen for boys.
- Usage
- Finnish
- Category
- Finnish
Peru
BoyPeru means stone or land of Abundance.
- Usage
- Basque
- Category
- Basque
Perun
BoyPerun means thunder.
- Usage
- Slavic Mythology
- Category
- All Mythology
Pervez
BoyA lovely baby name of Urdu origin, traditionally chosen for boys.
- Usage
- Urdu
- Category
- Pakistani
Pervin
GirlA variant of Pervinca, meaning "Periwinkle plant ; A character in Italian book Fairy Oak".
- Usage
- Turkish
- Category
- Turkish
Perwîn
GirlA lovely baby name of Kurdish origin, traditionally chosen for girls.
- Usage
- Kurdish
- Category
- Kurdish
Peta
GirlPeta means stone or rock.
- Usage
- English (Australian)
- Category
- English
Peťa
UnisexPeťa means stone or rock.
- Usage
- Czech
- Category
- Czech
Petal
GirlPetal means a part of a flower's blossom.
- Usage
- English (Rare)
- Category
- English
Petar
BoyPetar means rock.
- Usage
- Serbian, Croatian, Bulgarian, Macedonian
- Category
- Bulgarian
Pete
BoyPete means stone or rock.
- Usage
- English
- Category
- English
Peter
BoyPeter means stone.
- Usage
- English, German, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Slovene, Slovak, Biblical
- Category
- Danish
Péter
BoyA variant of Peterey, meaning "A free detailed and patient person".
- Usage
- Hungarian
- Category
- Hungarian
Petera
BoyA variant of Peter, meaning "stone".
- Usage
- Māori
- Category
- Māori
Peti
BoyA variant of Petit, meaning "Small person".
- Usage
- Hungarian
- Category
- Hungarian
Petia
UnisexPetia means From Petya, a female variant of Peter, or stone.
- Usage
- Russian, Bulgarian
- Category
- Bulgarian
Petko
BoyA lovely baby name of Bulgarian, Macedonian, Serbian origin, traditionally chosen for boys.
- Usage
- Bulgarian, Macedonian, Serbian
- Category
- Bulgarian
Petr
BoyPetr means rock or stone.
- Usage
- Czech
- Category
- Czech
Petra
GirlPetra means rock or stone.
- Usage
- German, Dutch, Spanish, Czech, Slovak, Slovene, Croatian, Bulgarian, Hungarian, Swedish, Finnish, English
- Category
- Bulgarian
Petras
BoyA lovely baby name of Lithuanian origin, traditionally chosen for boys.
- Usage
- Lithuanian
- Category
- Lithuanian
Petre
BoyA variant of Petrea, meaning "A rock or a stone; a clever being".
- Usage
- Romanian, Macedonian, Georgian
- Category
- Georgian
Petri
BoyPetri means stone or rock.
- Usage
- Finnish, Basque
- Category
- Basque
Petřík
BoyA lovely baby name of Czech origin, traditionally chosen for boys.
- Usage
- Czech
- Category
- Czech
Petrit
BoyPetrit means falcon.
- Usage
- Albanian
- Category
- Albanian
Petro
BoyPetro means rock or stone.
- Usage
- Ukrainian, Esperanto
- Category
- Ukrainian
Petros
BoyPetros means one who is like a stone.
- Usage
- Greek, Armenian, Biblical Greek
- Category
- Armenian
Petru
BoyPetru means rock, stone, a variant of Pero, or a form of Peter.
- Usage
- Romanian, Corsican
- Category
- Corsican
Petrus
BoyPetrus means rock or stone.
- Usage
- Biblical Latin, Dutch
- Category
- Dutch
Petter
BoyPetter means a person who has a solid personality.
- Usage
- Swedish, Norwegian
- Category
- Norwegian
Petula
GirlPetula means to ask.
- Usage
- English (Rare)
- Category
- English
Petur
BoyA variant of Peturam, meaning "A sweet name".
- Usage
- Faroese
- Category
- Faroese
Pétur
BoyA variant of Peturam, meaning "A sweet name".
- Usage
- Icelandic
- Category
- Icelandic
Petya
UnisexA lovely baby name of Russian, Bulgarian origin, traditionally chosen for children.
- Usage
- Russian, Bulgarian
- Category
- Bulgarian
Peyman
BoyPeyman means oath, pledge, or promise.
- Usage
- Persian
- Category
- Persian
Pərvin
UnisexA lovely baby name of Azerbaijani origin, traditionally chosen for children.
- Usage
- Azerbaijani
- Category
- Azerbaijani
Pərviz
BoyA lovely baby name of Azerbaijani origin, traditionally chosen for boys.
- Usage
- Azerbaijani
- Category
- Azerbaijani
Phalla
UnisexPhalla means fruit.
- Usage
- Khmer
- Category
- Khmer
Phebe
GirlPhebe means shining, pure, or bright.
- Usage
- English, Biblical
- Category
- English
Phelan
BoyPhelan means one who is like a wolf.
- Usage
- Irish (Rare)
- Category
- Irish
Phelim
BoyA lovely baby name of Irish origin, traditionally chosen for boys.
- Usage
- Irish
- Category
- Irish
Phemie
GirlA lovely baby name of English (Rare) origin, traditionally chosen for girls.
- Usage
- English (Rare)
- Category
- English
Pheobe
GirlPheobe means an attentive, bright, or and pure person.
- Usage
- English
- Category
- English
Phil
BoyPhil means a lover or friend of horses, friend, or beloved.
- Usage
- English
- Category
- English
Philip
BoyPhilip means friend of horses.
- Usage
- English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, Biblical
- Category
- Danish
Philis
GirlPhilis means leafy foliage.
- Usage
- English (Rare)
- Category
- English
Phirun
BoyPhirun means drizzle.
- Usage
- Khmer
- Category
- Khmer
Phoebe
GirlPhoebe means bright or pure.
- Usage
- English, Greek Mythology (Latinized), Biblical, Biblical Latin
- Category
- English
Phong
BoyPhong means wind.
- Usage
- Vietnamese
- Category
- Vietnamese
Phú
UnisexPhú means abundant, rich, or wealthy.
- Usage
- Vietnamese
- Category
- Vietnamese
Phước
UnisexPhước means blessing, luck, fortune, or good.
- Usage
- Vietnamese
- Category
- Vietnamese
Phuong
UnisexPhuong means garland or bouquet (of flowers).
- Usage
- Khmer
- Category
- Khmer
Phượng
GirlPhượng means phoenix.
- Usage
- Vietnamese
- Category
- Vietnamese
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some popular names in the Modern Baby Names category?
Some popular and meaningful names in the Modern Baby Names collection include Perica, Perig, Perle, among others. These names are chosen for their beautiful sounds, deep meanings, and cultural heritage.
How do parents choose a name from Modern Baby Names?
When choosing a name from the Modern Baby Names list, parents typically look for a balance of traditional heritage, positive meanings, and pronunciation clarity. You can use the letter and gender filters to narrow down your search and shortlist your favorites.
What typical themes do Modern Baby Names represent?
Names in the Modern Baby Names category often represent virtues like wisdom, strength, peace, and spiritual devotion, or elements of nature and light. These names carry a lifetime of positive aspirations and blessings for the child.