279 Baby Names That Mean First

Choosing a meaningful and symbolic name for your baby is a cherished task. However, among the choices, baby names meaning first, hold a special charm. They encompass myriad affirmative attributes, such as audacious leadership, groundbreaking innovation, and unwavering ambition. For parents yearning for their child to be a trailblazer or a trendsetter, a name denoting 'first' could be a perfect choice. These names boast intricate and deeply entrenched historical and cultural roots, adding profound significance to your child's identity.

Opting for a name that encapsulates the concept of 'first' bestows a notion of new beginnings and limitless potential. These names exude an irresistible aura of originality and meaning that resonates throughout your baby's lifetime. Whether drawn to the elegance of Italian nomenclature, the spiritual connotations of Hebrew etymology, the melodic allure of Arabic appellations, or the charm of English designations, the vast repertoire of names signifying 'first' offers endless options.

Names steeped in the essence of 'first' often emanate from diverse languages and cultures, each exuding an enchanting allure and positive connotations. These names proffer an exquisite choice if you desire your child to embody an amalgamation of inspiring qualities.

We have curated an exquisitely diverse collection of baby names, all united by the common thread of signifying 'first.' Whether you prefer the grandeur of time-honored appellations steeped in historical provenance or the allure of innovative modern twists that pay homage to the captivating concept of primacy, our list presents a treasure trove of options for you to explore. This meticulously curated list caters to various tastes and preferences, from the revered classics that have withstood the march of time to the bold and unconventional choices that venture into uncharted territory.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Ayank		Unisex	The first ray of the sun; Morning glory
Aydia		Girl	The noble one who is also the first born female
Ayita		Girl	First To Dance
Ayu		Boy	The first man who has the power of the wind
Baako		Boy	The first-born child in the family
Badriyah		Girl	An early and firstborn child
Barron		Boy	Warrior; The title of nobility used as a first name; From the land that was burned
Bekir		Boy	First Born
Bere		Girl	First daughter of the family
Berko		Boy	First born son
Bikr		Boy	First-born; Eldest
Bilan		Unisex	First born; Leader
Bisi		Girl	She who is a first-born daughter in the family
Bragi		Boy	First and foremost; Poetry; Name of Norse God of poetry
Chaithra		Unisex	First month of the Spring season
Chaska		Boy	The first born son
Chibuzor		Boy	God first or God leads
Chiles		Boy	The first born child
Cj		Unisex	Abbreviation of first and middle names; J usually stands for Junior
Daeg		Boy	Daylight; first thing of the morning
Daghfal		Boy	The first Islamic geologist
Daichi		Boy	Great land; Great wisdom; First son
Dawnetta		Girl	First appearance of daylight
Durmata		Girl	First power; strong as Durga
Dyaus		Boy	King of heaven and the first man on Earth
Ej		Unisex	Abbreviation of first and middle names; J usually stands for Junior
Eka		Unisex	The first born child
Ekad		Boy	The First One
Ekada		Boy	They are first one; The chosen one
Ekata		Boy	First; Single; Lonely; Oneself; Solitude
Elend		Boy	The first ray of the sun in the morning.
Embla		Girl	First woman on Earth
Ensio		Boy	First
Ezaz		Boy	A man to whom honor comes first
Fajaruddin		Boy	He who is first
Fardeen		Boy	One who has the strength of three men; A name of the first month of the Parsi year
Fariy		Boy	The first-born son
Farj		Unisex	The first light of the daybreak
Farnbag		Boy	God's glory; The first sacred fire of Sassanian Iran
Fatou		Girl	Break of dawn; Firstborn daughter
Fnu		Unisex	First name unknown; Without a given name
Frado		Boy	First; One who has won great Honors
Genaro		Boy	Refers to the first month of the year; January
Genet		Unisex	Refers to the very first garden of Eden which was created by the God Almighty
Guidgen		Boy	A first-century Welsh saint who led the resistance against the Romans
Hatsuko		Girl	Firstborn child
Hatsumi		Unisex	First beauty
Hatsumomo		Girl	Firstborn peach
Hilo		Boy	First night after the new Moon
Himyar		Boy	First Ancestor of the Tribe of Bani Saba to which King Zahhak Belonged
Ichika		Unisex	First flower
Ichiro		Unisex	First son, first born
Ige		Unisex	Born feet first
Irikefe		Boy	First to become wealthy
Iroha		Unisex	Japanese alphabet, first step
Issei		Boy	First-born or life
Joo Won		Boy	Joo and Won combined; First or origin
Kadam		Boy	First step to do any thing; First initial; Beginning
Kadee		Girl	Rhyming; Rhythmic flow of sounds; First; Pure; A variation of Kady
Kadie		Girl	Rhyming; Rhythmic flow of sounds; First; Pure
Kadija		Girl	Trustworthy; Firstborn in Arabic
Kady		Girl	Rhyming; Rhythmic flow of sounds; First; Pure
Kande		Girl	The firstborn female child
Kazu		Boy	The first one
Kazuo		Boy	The first-born child
Kensa		Boy	First
Kiumars		Boy	First king of the Pishdadi dynasty
Kj		Unisex	Abbreviation of first and middle names; J usually stands for Junior
Kotaro		Boy	Large, first-born son
Kourosh		Boy	First King of Iran; The Sun; Historically translated into English and Latin as "Cyrus"
Lawal		Unisex	The first; First born
Leahanna		Girl	Jacob's first wife
Lief		Boy	A person first in the line of ancestry; A heir
Lovika		Boy	Love at First Sight
Lullus		Boy	Name of the first Archbishop of Mainz
Luv		Boy	The first twin son born
Luzviminda		Girl	Mythological Roman Goddess of childbirth and the giver of first light to newborns
Mahneerah		Girl	A firstborn twin
Martyne		Girl	One who is the first lady of the house
Masakazu		Boy	First son of Masa
Miata		Girl	A reward; First born of first lady
Mosi		Unisex	The first-born child
Mosiya		Unisex	A first-born child to the parents
Nabendu		Boy	Born under the first moon
Nacim		Boy	First blowing
Nafuna		Girl	The one who is carried feet first
Nahla		Girl	First drink of water; Honey bee
Naki		Girl	Girl born first in the family or eldest daughter
Nanak		Girl	Name of the first Sikh Guru
Nauroze		Boy	The first day of new year for Persians
Navinchandra		Boy	The fresh moon; First moon of lunar month
Nilaruna		Girl	The first nimble of the sunset evening
Numo		Boy	The first one; The eldest one; The former one
Nurrin		Girl	The first female sibling or the eldest sister in the family
Ommar		Boy	The one who born as the first boy in the family, the eldest son
On		Girl	The number one, first number
Opiyo		Boy	First of the twins
Partham		Boy	One who always comes first
Pehila		Girl	First
Pehlaj		Boy	First born; Eldest; The first child in order of birth

Infographic: Beautiful Baby Names That Signify First

Nothing signifies a new beginning as much as the birth of a baby. So it's natural to look for names that mean 'first.' The arrival of this cute family member also ushers in a new and exciting journey for parents. So if you've been searching for names that express this new chapter in your life, check out this infographic.

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