Serious Names for Boys and Girls

Explore our curated lists of serious names for boys and girls. Find dignified, impactful names that convey strength and reliability. Check out classic and modern options perfect for any child’s future success. Discover the ideal name for your child today.

Louise

The name Louise is both a boy's name and a girl's name of French origin, meaning "renowned warrior".

Eugene

The name Eugene is a boy's name of Greek origin, meaning "wellborn, noble".

Thaddeus

The name Thaddeus is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Aramaic origin, meaning "gift of God".

Joel

The name Joel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "Jehovah is his God".

Lara

The name Lara is a girl's name of Russian origin, meaning "citadel".

Lydia

The name Lydia is a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "woman from Lydia".

Theodora

The name Theodora is a girl's name meaning "gift of God".

Olive

The name Olive is a girl's name of English origin, meaning "olive tree".

Rosemary

The name Rosemary is a girl's name of Latin origin, meaning "dew of the sea, or rosemary (herb)".

Albert

The name Albert is a boy's name of German origin, meaning "noble, bright".

Laura

The name Laura is a girl's name of Latin origin, meaning "bay laurel".

Arthur

The name Arthur is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Celtic origin, meaning " bear".

Esther

The name Esther is a girl's name of Persian origin, meaning "star".

Ruth

The name Ruth is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "compassionate friend".

Dorothea

The name Dorothea is a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "gift of God".

Warren

The name Warren is a boy's name of French, English origin, meaning "park-keeper".

Darius

The name Darius is a boy's name of Greek, Persian origin, meaning "possessing goodness".

Raymond

The name Raymond is a boy's name of German origin, meaning "wise protector".

Jordana

The name Jordana is a girl's name of Hebrew, Spanish origin, meaning "flowing down".

Miriam

The name Miriam is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved".

Laurel

The name Laurel is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Latin origin, meaning "laurel tree".

Richard

The name Richard is a boy's name of German origin, meaning "dominant ruler".

Howard

The name Howard is both a boy's name and a girl's name of German origin, meaning "high guardian or brave heart".

Victoria

The name Victoria is a girl's name of Latin origin, meaning "victory".

Virgil

The name Virgil is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Latin origin, meaning "staff bearer".

Leonard

The name Leonard is a boy's name of German origin, meaning "brave lion".

George

The name George is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "farmer".

Solomon

The name Solomon is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "peace".

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