Journal · Names by origin

Names That Mean Moon: How to Pick One That Actually Fits

Names that mean moon range from Luna (Latin) to Selene (Greek) to Mahina (Hawaiian). Twelve picks with etymology, phonetics, and the aloud test that decides the shortlist.

Biblical Baby Names: Ten Picks That Hold Their Weight

Ten biblical baby names: Amos, Boaz, Ezra, Naomi, Miriam, Susanna, Silas, Lydia, Levi and Esther. Origins from Hebrew, Greek and Aramaic, each with a phonetic note.

Japanese Boy Names: Meaning, Sound, and What They Carry

From Ren to Haruki, Japanese boy names carry kanji meanings that Western names rarely do. Here is how to choose one confidently.

Japanese Boy Names That Travel Well: Sound, Kanji, Meaning

A guide to Japanese boy names built from kanji: which ones travel well internationally, how to pronounce them, and what each character means.