Modern & Trendy Boy and Girl Name Ideas (A–Z)

Modern baby names feel light, confident, and current. They’re names that sound cute on a baby, cool on a teen, and strong on an adult. Many are short, international, nature-inspired, or softly powerful—perfect for today’s families.

Let’s explore the full A–Z list 🌈

A

Boy Names

• Arlo – Fortified hill

• Atlas – To carry

• Aiden – Little fire

• Axel – Father of peace

• Asher – Happy and blessed

• Ari – Lion

Girl Names

• Ava – Life

• Aria – Song or melody

• Amara – Grace

• Alina – Bright and beautiful

• Ayla – Moonlight

• Anaya – Caring

B

Boy Names

• Beau – Handsome

• Bodhi – Awakening

• Brooks – Small stream

• Blake – Fair-haired

• Benji – Son of the right hand

• Briar – Thorny plant

Girl Names

• Bella – Beautiful

• Brielle – God is my strength

• Blair – Plain field

• Bailey – Protector

• Bina – Understanding

• Brynn – Hill

C

Boy Names

• Caleb – Faithful

• Cole – Dark-haired

• Cruz – Cross

• Cairo – Victorious

• Casey – Brave

• Cody – Helpful

Girl Names

• Cora – Maiden

• Chloe – Blooming

• Clara – Bright

• Callie – Most beautiful

• Celeste – Heavenly

• Cleo – Glory

D

Boy Names

• Dylan – Son of the sea

• Declan – Full of goodness

• Dexter – Right-handed

• Drew – Strong

• Dario – Wealthy

• Dallas – Skilled

Girl Names

• Daisy – Cheerful flower

• Delilah – Delicate

• Demi – Little one

• Dara – Pearl

• Dahlia – Flower

• Diana – Divine

E

Boy Names

• Ezra – Helper

• Eli – Ascended

• Evan – God is gracious

• Enzo – Ruler of the home

• Elliot – Brave

• Easton – East-facing place

Girl Names

• Ella – Fairy maiden

• Ellie – Shining light

• Emery – Brave

• Esme – Loved

• Eva – Life

• Elara – Bright star

F

Boy Names

• Finn – Fair

• Felix – Lucky

• Flynn – Son of the red-haired one

• Ford – River crossing

• Frankie – Free one

• Faris – Knight

Girl Names

• Freya – Goddess of love

• Fiona – Fair

• Faye – Fairy

• Flora – Flower

• Faith – Trust

• Farah – Happiness

G

Boy Names

• Grey – Neutral color

• Grayson – Son of the steward

• Gavin – White hawk

• Grant – Great

• Gianni – God is gracious

• Geo – Earth

Girl Names

• Grace – Elegance

• Gemma – Precious stone

• Gia – God’s grace

• Gigi – Earth worker

• Georgia – Farmer

• Goldie – Golden one

H

Boy Names

• Hudson – Son of Hugh

• Hugo – Mind and spirit

• Henry – Home ruler

• Harlan – Rocky land

• Hayes – Hedged area

• Holden – Hollow valley

Girl Names

• Hazel – Hazel tree

• Hannah – Grace

• Hallie – Meadow

• Hope – Desire

• Holly – Sacred plant

• Heidi – Noble one

I

Boy Names

• Isaac – Laughter

• Ian – God is gracious

• Ira – Watchful

• Idris – Studious

• Ivan – God’s gift

• Iker – Visitation

Girl Names

• Isla – Island

• Ivy – Faithfulness

• Iris – Rainbow

• Indie – Independent

• Ilana – Tree

• Imani – Faith

J

Boy Names

• Jack – God is gracious

• Jude – Praised

• Jaxon – Son of Jack

• Jonah – Dove

• Jay – Bird

• James – Supplanter

Girl Names

• June – Young

• Jade – Precious stone

• Josie – God will add

• Jasmine – Flower

• Julia – Youthful

• Jolie – Pretty

K

Boy Names

• Kai – Sea

• Kingston – King’s town

• Koa – Warrior

• Kieran – Little dark one

• Knox – Round hill

• Kellan – Slender

Girl Names

• Kira – Light

• Kiara – Bright

• Kinsley – King’s meadow

• Kate – Pure

• Kylie – Playful

• Kaia – Earth

L

Boy Names

• Leo – Lion

• Liam – Strong protector

• Luca – Light

• Logan – Little hollow

• Levi – Joined

• Lennon – Lover

Girl Names

• Luna – Moon

• Lily – Pure flower

• Layla – Night beauty

• Lila – Delicate

• Lena – Bright one

• Lucy – Light

M

Boy Names

• Milo – Gentle

• Max – Greatest

• Micah – Who is like God

• Miles – Soldier

• Mason – Stone worker

• Malik – King

Girl Names

• Mia – Beloved

• Mila – Gracious

• Maya – Dream

• Maisie – Pearl

• Melody – Song

• Myla – Soldier

N

Boy Names

• Noah – Rest

• Nolan – Noble

• Nico – Victory

• Nathan – Gift

• Nash – By the ash tree

• Neil – Champion

Girl Names

• Nora – Honor

• Nova – New star

• Nina – Little girl

• Naomi – Pleasant

• Nyla – Winner

• Noelle – Joy

O

Boy Names

• Oliver – Peace

• Owen – Young warrior

• Orion – Hunter

• Otis – Wealth

• Oscar – God’s spear

• Onyx – Dark gem

Girl Names

• Olivia – Olive tree

• Opal – Gem

• Olive – Peace

• Ora – Light

• Odette – Wealth

• Oriana – Golden dawn

P

Boy Names

• Parker – Park keeper

• Phoenix – Rebirth

• Preston – Priest’s town

• Paxton – Peace town

• Pierce – Rock

• Porter – Gatekeeper

Girl Names

• Poppy – Red flower

• Penelope – Weaver

• Pearl – Precious

• Paisley – Church

• Phoebe – Bright

• Primrose – First rose

Q

Boy Names

• Quinn – Wise

• Quincy – Estate

• Quest – Search

• Quentin – Fifth

• Qadir – Powerful

• Qasim – One who shares

Girl Names

• Quinn – Wise

• Queenie – Royal lady

• Quilla – Moon goddess

• Qiana – Graceful

• Questa – Peaceful

• Quincy – Estate

R

Boy Names

• Rowan – Little red one

• Ryan – Little king

• Reid – Red-haired

• Roman – Citizen of Rome

• Rhett – Advice

• Ralph – Wise wolf

Girl Names

• Rose – Flower

• Ruby – Red gem

• Riley – Brave

• Rosie – Little rose

• Reina – Queen

• Rhea – Flowing

S

Boy Names

• Sebastian – Revered

• Silas – Forest

• Sam – God has heard

• Sawyer – Woodcutter

• Soren – Stern

• Sonny – Young boy

Girl Names

• Sophia – Wisdom

• Stella – Star

• Sadie – Princess

• Sienna – Reddish brown

• Skye – Cloud

• Summer – Warm season

T

Boy Names

• Theo – Gift of God

• Toby – God is good

• Tyler – Tile maker

• Tate – Cheerful

• Tristan – Full of sorrow

• Troy – Foot soldier

Girl Names

• Tessa – To harvest

• Thea – Goddess

• Tilly – Mighty

• Tara – Star

• Tulip – Flower

• Tina – Little one

U

Boy Names

• Uri – Light

• Umar – Long life

• Usman – Chosen one

• Ulric – Noble ruler

• Ulysses – Wrathful

• Urban – Of the city

Girl Names

• Una – One

• Uma – Peace

• Unity – Togetherness

• Ursula – Little bear

• Ula – Jewel of the sea

• Ulani – Cheerful

V

Boy Names

• Victor – Winner

• Vincent – Conquering

• Vince – Victory

• Valen – Strong

• Vernon – Alder tree

• Vito – Life

Girl Names

• Violet – Purple flower

• Vera – Truth

• Vivian – Full of life

• Valerie – Brave

• Vina – Beloved

• Vienna – Forest stream

W

Boy Names

• William – Resolute protector

• Wyatt – Brave

• Wesley – Western meadow

• Walker – Cloth walker

• Warren – Park keeper

• Wilder – Untamed

Girl Names

• Willow – Graceful tree

• Winnie – Gentle friend

• Willa – Protector

• Winter – Calm season

• Wendy – Friend

• Whitney – White island

X

Boy Names

• Xander – Defender

• Xavier – Bright

• Xeno – Stranger

• Xavi – New house

• Xion – Light

• Xavius – Bright

Girl Names

• Xena – Hospitable

• Xyla – Woodland spirit

• Ximena – Listener

• Xari – Gift

• Xenae – Protector

• Xylae – Forest light

Y

Boy Names

• Yusuf – God increases

• Yale – Fertile land

• Yasir – Easy-going

• Yanni – God is gracious

• Yuri – Light

• Yazan – Balanced

Girl Names

• Yara – Little butterfly

• Yuna – Kindness

• Yasmin – Jasmine flower

• Yvette – Archer

• Yolanda – Violet flower

• Yuki – Happiness

Z

Boy Names

• Zayn – Beauty

• Zach – God remembers

• Zion – Highest point

• Zayd – Growth

• Zeus – King of gods

• Zeke – God strengthens

Girl Names

• Zoe – Life

• Zara – Blooming flower

• Zelda – Happy

• Zinnia – Flower

• Zia – Light

• Zuri – Beautiful