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Names are not just words but bridges that connect an individual to their ancestors, paying tribute to the past while embracing the future. Each name in our collection of baby names by origin carries a story of where it comes from. It is a thread that connects your child with their culture, language, and history. Many cultures believe passing down names from generation to generation is a way to honor the lineage and preserve the family’s history. While some cultures continue with it, a few have dropped this practice. The practice of inheriting names is still followed in many cultures like Spanish and Portuguese. Spaniards have a personal name with two surnames, one from the father’s paternal side and the other from the mother’s paternal side. Some like to have two personal names too. Another interesting aspect of Spanish names is that most male names end with an ‘o,’ and female names end with an ‘a.’ For example, Particio and Particia are the male and female forms (1). The naming tradition in Portuguese culture is similar to Spanish’s with one change. Here, the mother’s paternal name comes before the father’s (2). That’s interesting! On the other side, the culture that dropped following its tradition is Irish. The personal name of the child was chosen based on their order of birth and gender. The first son was named after his paternal grandfather, and the first daughter was named after her maternal grandmother. But now, Irish parents choose names based on the appeal (3).

Choosing names with a specific origin also has its benefits. They can help your children trace their family roots. Moreover, names derived from a certain place or language give them a strong connection and a sense of belonging and identity. Knowing their heritage can make them proud. Our modern world today witnesses an intertwining of cultures from all over the world. For babies from mixed heritage, blending names from different cultures can be a wonderful way to celebrate their diverse backgrounds. Parents who choose a name based on their origin are not merely giving their child an identifier, but they are sharing a meaningful piece of their cultural and familial identity. In this section, we have categorized our baby name pages based on the alphabetical order of the origin for easy navigation. From Aboriginal to Zulu baby names, we have them all. Scroll down to start exploring.

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G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

Quranic

R

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T

U

V

W

Y

Z

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