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.

Leah

The name Leah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "weary".

Theodore

The name Theodore is a boy's name of Greek origin, meaning "gift of God".

Faith

The name Faith is a girl's name of English origin.

Barbara

The name Barbara is a girl's name of Latin origin, meaning "foreign woman".

Walter

The name Walter is both a boy's name and a girl's name of German origin, meaning "army ruler".

Charles

The name Charles is both a boy's name and a girl's name of German, French origin, meaning "man, free man".

Miranda

The name Miranda is a girl's name of Latin origin, meaning "marvelous".

Eleanor

The name Eleanor is a girl's name of English origin.

Beatrice

The name Beatrice is a girl's name of Italian, Latin origin, meaning "she who brings happiness; blessed".

Helen

The name Helen is a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "torch; shining light".

Frederick

The name Frederick is a boy's name of German origin, meaning "peaceful ruler".

Amos

The name Amos is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "carried by God".

John

The name John is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is gracious".

Robert

The name Robert is both a boy's name and a girl's name of German, English origin, meaning "bright fame".

Edward

The name Edward is both a boy's name and a girl's name of English origin, meaning "wealthy guardian".

Margaret

The name Margaret is a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "pearl".

Edmund

The name Edmund is a boy's name of English origin, meaning "fortunate protector".

Joseph

The name Joseph is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "Jehovah increases".

William

The name William is both a boy's name and a girl's name of English origin, meaning "resolute protection".

Rowena

The name Rowena is a girl's name of Welsh origin, meaning "white spear or famous friend".

Dorothy

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

Millicent

The name Millicent is a girl's name of German origin, meaning "strong in work".

Norman

The name Norman is a boy's name of English origin, meaning "northerner, Norseman".

Rachel

The name Rachel is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "ewe".

Mitchell

The name Mitchell is a boy's name of English origin, meaning "who is like God".

Hope

The name Hope is a girl's name of English origin.

Ramona

The name Ramona is a girl's name of Spanish origin, meaning "wise protector".

Mary

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

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Serious Names for Boys and Girls

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