Zoe, Zara, Zoe, Zara. The Z names are short. Most are two syllables. They punch above their weight in memorability.
1,027 names — click any name for full meaning, origin, and safety analysis
Can't decide? Let a tournament narrow it down.
promised land, sanctuary
HebrewGod has remembered
Englishmodern coined name
Americanadornment, goodness
Arabicmodern creative variant of Zaire
African-AmericanBeauty, grace
Americanprotector of mankind
EnglishGod is gracious (via John/Zane)
Arabicriver that swallows all rivers
Africanbeauty, grace
ArabicGod has remembered
HebrewGod has heard (via Jaden influence)
Americandeclared innocent, acquitted
Jewishprosperity, surplus
Arabicvisitor, pilgrim
African Americangrowth, increase, abundance
Arabicstrength of God
Hebrewsong, nightingale
Hebrewconspicuous, apparent
Arabicmodern invented name, energetic spirit
Americanremembered by Yahweh
Jewishwolf
Jewishpromised land, heavenly realm
Americanpraise through music
Americanenlightenment, calm clarity
Japanesenew house
Americansky father, divine sky
GreekGod has remembered, remembered by God
Americanadornment, embellishment
Arabicwest wind
AmericanYahweh has remembered
Arabicgrace, beauty, ornament
Arabicprotected by Yahweh
Jewishvictorious protection (Sigmund root)
GermanGod has remembered
ArabicGod has remembered
Englishsoaring vessel, sky wanderer (symbolic)
Americangrowth, abundance, increase
Arabicremembered by God
Englishnew house, bright
Americangift of God
Hebrewsea land
Americaninvented modern name
Americanpromised by God
East Africanmodern invented variant of Zayd
Americanstrong and excellent
Punjabimy rock is God
Jewishgift of God
Hebrewmodern invented name, unique spirit
AmericanGod is gracious (related to Yohanan)
Jewishmodern invented name
Americanrighteous, just
Jewishone with many soldiers
Pakistanibeauty, grace
Americanmodern invented name, possibly from Zaire
African Americanmodern invented variation of Zaire
African Americansettlement of a sword-bearer
Americanremembered by God
Americanhighest point, fortified hill
Americanmodern invented name with sun/strength connotat...
AmericanGod is gracious
Arabicsafe and sound
Chinesesky, shining light
Greekinvented American name, possibly river (from Za...
AmericanGod has remembered
Englishgrowing, flourishing in purity
Arabicgrace, elegance
Arabicfictional Fire Nation prince name
Americanbeautiful, graceful
ArabicGod has remembered
EnglishGod is my justice
Jewishmodern coined name, Z + sound
Dutchmodern invented name
Americanmodern invented name
Americangrandfather
Jewishmodern invented name, possibly meaning sky or zeal
Americannew house
Americanvisitor, pilgrim
Americanone who practices abstinence from worldly pleas...
Arabicpure, innocent, clean
Christianmodern invented name
Americanone who grows and flourishes
Arabicletter Z sound
Arabicsong, nightingale
Arabicgift of God (from Armenian/Hebrew Zaven)
Americanpeak, summit, apex
EnglishGod has remembered
Spanishprosperity, abundance
Arabicabundance, blessing
Arabicsinger, one who praises
African-Americangrowth, abundance, increase
Americanvisible, conspicuous, helper
African-Americangift of God, Yahweh has bestowed
Englishpromised land, heaven
Jewishto add, to augment
Arabiccreative modern invention
Americansmall piece of iron
Muslimstrong, disciplined, powerful
Arabicmay God give strength
Americanriver, flowing strength
Americanremembered by Yahweh
Englishcomplete, whole
Ashkenazi JewishGod has remembered
HebrewGod is gracious
Italianthe Lord recalled
JewishGod has remembered
Englishnew house
Americanmodern invented name combining Zay and lyn
Americanfrom the forest
Americangift, present (as in Leahs exclamation)
Jewishrighteousness of God
Hebrewrighteous, meritorious
Hebrewthe Lord recalled
Hebrewnew house
Americanmodern American invented variant of Zayd
Americanabundance, growth, increase
Arabicthe river that swallows all rivers (from Zaire/...
Americanto be, to exist, present
Chineseshining, brilliant
African Americanone who glorifies through remembrance
Arabicmodern invented name with bold energy
African Americannew house
Americanpure, innocent
Americanmodern invented name
Americanguardian, protector
Arabicvirtuous, upright
HebrewGod has protected, God will protect
PolishGod has strengthened
Hebrewpassionate devotion, fervor
Americangrace, elegance
Arabicvivid, alive
Greekvictorious, triumphant
Armenianof the forest, wood (inspired)
Americanflowing
Hebrewzero, new beginning
Americanmodern invented name, bold and distinctive
African Americangrowth, increase, abundance
Arabicpeaceful
Jewishabundance, prosperity
ArabicYahweh remembers
HebrewGod has bestowed
Hebrewpowerful, mighty warrior
Armenianexcellent, fine
SwahiliYahweh remembers
Englishprince, commander (via Arabic Amir root)
Americancreative modern name, possibly God is my help (...
African AmericanGod is gracious
Muslimmodern coined name with Z energy
African Americanpurity, clarity of mind
Turkishpure, innocent
Americansong of praise
Hebrewmodern invention, possibly God-related via -el ...
Americanfrom Hadria (a Roman city)
AmericanYahweh remembers
Englishsong; nightingale
African-AmericanYahweh has remembered
Englishswift and graceful one
Jewishdawn, golden morning
Slovenianhe who goes ahead, the one who surpasses
PakistaniYahweh has treasured
Americanof Zeus, belonging to Zeus
Greekriver, river that swallows rivers
African Americanblossoming, flourishing
Arabicincrease, prosperity
Arabnew house
Americaninvented, unique (no established meaning)
African-Americanunknown, possibly pre-Greek
Greekmodern invented name with Z energy
Americanpraising with music
Hebrewmodern invented name with melodic sound
Englishlife, living
Hungarianmodern invented name, no traditional meaning
African-Americanpure, innocent, clear
Jewishsky-inspired modern name
AmericanGod is my strength (from Azael root)
Americancreative coinage, unique individual
African Americanrose
Arabicmodern American invented name
Americanclear, clean, acquitted
JewishYahweh has bestowed
Jewishdawn, morning light
SerbianGod strengthens
Americanradiant, shining
ArabicGod's song; singing of God
African-Americanlight, radiance, splendor
Arabicthorn, sharp stone, flint
Americangrowth, abundance
Americanchieftain, community leader
Arabicplace of convergence, meeting point
Arabicseventh letter
Hebrewthe Lord is righteous
Englishlight, splendor, radiance
Arabicabundance, growth, increase
Americanconscience, inner voice
Arabicnew house (via Xavier)
Americanmind, intellect, eloquence
South Asianpowerful one, full of zeal
Pakistanilively, blooming
ArabicYahweh has remembered
Americanone who grows and flourishes
AmericanShowing top 200 names by popularity. Use the gender filter or browse & search all names to find more.
Browse by popularity, origin, meaning, or style. Or start a tournament and let head-to-head matchups pick your favorite.
Find the perfect name for your dog, cat, or any pet with curated suggestions.
Generate authentic names for D&D and RPG characters across 12 fantasy races.
Generate names for fictional characters across genres with backstory profiles.