200 cute baby names for 2024
Looking for a cute name for your baby, complete with an adorable meaning and interesting origin? Well, look no further. We’ve collated 200 cute baby girl and baby boy names. We’ve also found some sweet unisex names too. Read on for a comprehensive round-up of the cutest names for your new arrival.
By Louise Baty | Last updated May 26, 2024
Button noses, squishable cheeks and teeny fingers and toes… Babies just can���t help being cute. With all this adorableness in mind, it makes sense that you’d want to find the cutest name for your bundle of joy. But how on earth do you make such a crucial decision and ensure it’s the right long-term choice?
We totally get it. Choosing a name for your new arrival can feel like a big responsibility. But fret not because we’re here to help and we’ve already put the legwork in on your behalf by rounding up 200 of the cutest names for babies in 2024.
All you have to do is put your feet up and keep scrolling to read up on the cutest girl names and cutest boy names, including many of the most popular baby names.
How we chose the top cute baby names
We started our baby name search with the most popular names for girls and boys registered in England and Wales in 2022, as recorded by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
How the ONS compiles their list of baby names
Every year, the ONS goes through the process of collecting birth registration data. It then analyses the name frequency, ranking names based on popularity and categorising by sex. The latest stats for boys and girls, from 2022, were released in May 2024 and we’ve picked the cutest baby names.
We also picked some of our favourite baby names from our other baby name articles, including the most loved Welsh baby names, Scottish baby names and Irish baby names.
Naturally, we also headed to our own Baby Names forum for parents’ opinions on various baby names. This has helped us narrow down a list of unique cute baby name choices from various categories, including those inspired by different continents globally along with modern baby names and gender-neutral baby names, to give you as far-reaching inspiration as possible.
In our lists, you’ll also learn the fascinating meaning and origin of each name we’ve selected. Our aim is to help you navigate the baby naming process with minimal fuss and stress. So without any further ado, let’s get scrolling.
Cute girl names
1. Alessia
Origin: Italian
Meaning: Defender of mankind
2. Annie
Origin: English
Meaning: Grace
3. Amaya (or Amaia)
Origin: Japanese, Spanish, Arabic
Meaning: Night rain, mother city or the end
4. Ava
Origin: Latin, Hebrew
Meaning: Birdlike or life
5. April
Origin: Latin
Meaning: To blossom
6. Bella
Origin: Italian
Meaning: Beautiful
7. Betty
Origin: English
Meaning: Consecrated to God
8. Bibi
Origin: Irish
Meaning: The exalted one
9. Birdie
Origin: English
Meaning: Refers to a little bird
10. Bluebell
Origin: English
Meaning: Refers to the bluebell flower
11. Bo
Origin: Old Norse
Meaning: To live
12. Bonnie
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Beautiful, cheerful
13. Chloe
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Green shoot or new growth
14. Coco
Origin: French
Meaning: Victorious
15. Daisy
Origin: English
Meaning: From the flower
16. Dulcie
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Sweet or pleasant
17. Dot
Origin: English
Meaning: Gift of God
18. Emerald
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Rebirth and love (referring to the gemstone)
19. Ella
Origin: German, English
Meaning: All, completely or fairy maiden
20. Elodie
Origin: French
Meaning: Foreign riches
21. Elsie
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Pledged to God
22. Emma
Origin: German
Meaning: Whole/great
23. Evelyn
Origin: English
Meaning: Wished for child
24. Etta
Origin: English, Italian
Meaning: Little rose
25. Faye
Origin: English
Meaning: Fairy
26. Fifi
Origin: Hebrew, French
Meaning: God gives
27. Fleur
Origin: French
Meaning: Flower
28. Flora
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Flourishing
29. Gracie
Origin: English
Meaning: Grace of God
30. Hallie (or Halle)
Origin: English
Meaning: Dweller at the hall meadow
31. Heidi
Origin: German
Meaning: Of noble birth
32. Holly
Origin: English
Meaning: Holly tree
33. Honey
Origin: English
Meaning: Sweet
34. India
Origin: Sanskrit, Old English
Meaning: From the river Indus
35. Isla
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: From Islay, an island in the Scottish Hebrides
36. Iris
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Rainbow
37. Joy
Origin: English
Meaning: Contentment
38. Juno
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Youthful
39. Katia
Origin: Russian
Meaning: Pure
40. Kiki
Origin: French, Spanish
Meaning: Double happiness or noble
41. Lila (or Lyla)
Origin: Persian
Meaning: Youthful innocence
42. Lily
Origin: English
Meaning: Pure or lily flower
43. Liv
Origin: Old Norse
Meaning: Life, protection, shelter or warmth
44. Lola
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Lady of sorrows
45. Lottie
Origin: French
Meaning: Strong woman
46. Lulu
Origin: German
Meaning: Famous warrior
47. Mabel
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Loveable
48. Maeve
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Intoxicating or she who rules
49. Margot
Origin: French
Meaning: Pearl
50. Matilda
Origin: German
Meaning: Strength in battle
51. Mia
Origin: Italian
Meaning: Mine
52. Millie
Origin: English
Meaning: Gentle strength
53. Molly (or Mollie)
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Star of the sea
54. Myla
Origin: Latin, German, French
Meaning: Soldier, merciful
55. Nala
Origin: African (Swahili)
Meaning: Queen
56. Nancy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Grace
57. Nina
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Full of grace
58. Nova
Origin: Latin
Meaning: New
59. Orla
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Golden princess
60. Olive
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Olive tree
61. Opal
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Precious gem
62. Raine (or Rain)
Origin: English
Meaning: Rain or queen
63. Rosa
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Referring to the rose flower
64. Ruby
Origin: Latin
Meaning: From the gemstone
65. Safia
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Pure or wise
66. Suki
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Beloved
67. Sophie
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Wisdom
68. Tiggy
Origin: English
Meaning: Poet
69. Thea
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Goddess
70. Thuli
Origin: Zulu (South Africa)
Meaning: Quiet
71. Violet
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Of the flower
72. Vita
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Life
73. Winnie
Origin: English
Meaning: Holy reconciliation
74. Zama
Origin: Zulu/Xhosa (South Africa)
Meaning: To try
75. Zara
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Blossoming flower
What Mumsnetters say about cute baby girl names
“I love Lyla and Ava.” - Mumsnet user, Mamato2gorgeousboys
“Nina - short, easy to spell, a lovely name and under-used.” - Mumsnet user, BeaLola
“I named my baby Thea in May - not heard of many Theas and it's a short, simple name but so pretty in my opinion.” - Mumsnet user, Emmaaa1990
Cute boy names
76. Ace
Origin: English
Meaning: One who excels, number one
77. Adam
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Man
78. Albert
Origin: German
Meaning: Noble
79. Albie
Origin: English
Meaning: Noble
80. Alfie
Origin: English
Meaning: Elf counsel
81. Archie
Origin: English
Meaning: Genuine
82. Ari
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Lion or eagle
83. Arthur
Origin: Celtic, Welsh
Meaning: Bear-like
84. Ashton
Origin: English
Meaning: Ash tree town
85. Axel
Origin: German
Meaning: Father of peace
86. Beck
Origin: English
Meaning: Stream
87. Benji
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Son of my right hand
88. Bowie
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Yellow-haired
89. Bram
Origin: Hebrew, Dutch (short form of Abraham)
Meaning: Father of a multitude
90. Brody (or Brodie)
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Muddy place
91. Casper
Origin: Old English
Meaning: Treasure bearer
92. Charlie
Origin: English
Meaning: Free man
93. Chester
Origin: Old English
Meaning: Fortress
94. Elijah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Yahweh is my God
95. Ellis
Origin: Hebrew (derived from Elijah)
Meaning: Kind, my God is Yahweh
96. Ethan
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Strong or steadfast
97. Evan
Origin: Welsh (derived from Iefan)
Meaning: Young warrior or God is good/gracious
98. Ernie
Origin: English
Meaning: Serious, determined
99. Ezra
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Help or helper
100. Felix
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Happy or lucky
101. Finn
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Fair
102. Finley
Origin: Scottish, Irish
Meaning: Fair warrior
103. Flynn
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Reddish complexion
104. Fox
Origin: Old English
Meaning: Cunning
105. Freddie
Origin: English
Meaning: Peaceful ruler
106. Hadley
Origin: English
Meaning: Heather-covered meadow
107. Harvey
Origin: Old English
Meaning: Army warrior
108. Harry
Origin: English
Meaning: Ruler of the household
109. Hugo
Origin: German
Meaning: Spirit
110. Idris
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Studious or smart
111. Isaac
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: He will laugh
112. Ivan
Origin: Slavic, Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
113. Jack
Origin: English
Meaning: God is gracious
114. Jago
Origin: Spanish, Cornish form of James or Jacob
Meaning: Supplanter
115. Jett
Origin: English
Meaning: Jet black
116. Jude
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Praised
117. Jules
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Youthful, downy
118. Lars
Origin: Scandinavian, Germanic
Meaning: Crowned with laurel
119. Leo
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Lion
120. Levi
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Joined
121. Liam
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
122. Louie
Origin: French
Meaning: Famous warrior
123. Lorcan
Origin: Irish Gaelic
Meaning: Fierce or little fierce one
124. Luca
Origin: Italian
Meaning: Light
125. Max
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Greatest
126. Milo
Origin: German
Meaning: Merciful
127. Moss
Origin: English
Meaning: Small, soft plant
128. Nate
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Gift of God
129. Nico
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Victory of the people
130. Nolan
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Descendant of a champion
131. Oisín
Origin: Irish Gaelic
Meaning: Little deer
132. Oliver
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Olive tree
133. Ollie
Origin: English
Meaning: Olive tree
134. Oscar
Origin: Old English
Meaning: Spear of the God
135. Rafferty
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Abundance or one who will prosper
136. Ralph
Origin: Old Norse
Meaning: Wolf counsel
137. Reagan
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Little king
138. Reggie
Origin: English
Meaning: Rule
139. Reuben
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Behold, a son
140. Roman
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Of Rome
141. Rory
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Red king
142. Rupert
Origin: German
Meaning: Famous/fame or bright
143. Sonny
Origin: English
Meaning: Son
144. Theo
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Gift of God
145. Thomas
Origin: Aramaic
Meaning: Twin
146. Teddy
Origin: English
Meaning: Gift of God
147. Wilbur
Origin: Old English
Meaning: Strong-willed defender
148. Willoughby
Origin: English
Meaning: Willow farm
149. Yari
Origin: Japanese, Persian, Italian, Hebrew
Meaning: Spear, friendship or gold
150. Zebedee
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Gift of God
What Mumsnetters say about cute baby boy names
“What about Flynn if you want something a bit more unusual? I think it��s lovely and only ever met one!” -- Mumsnet user OopsieeDaisy
“I would suggest something that could have a cute nickname but would work into adulthood for your son.” Mumsnet user, wellingtonsandwaffles
“Edward with ‘Teddy’ as nickname.” - Mumsnet user, siblingrevelryagain
Cute gender-neutral names
151. Addie
Origin: English
Meaning: Noble
152. Alex
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Defending men
153. Angel
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Messenger of God
154. Ashley
Origin: English
Meaning: Ash tree meadow
155. Archer
Origin: English
Meaning: Bowman
156. Bailey
Origin: English
Meaning: Bailiff, steward
157. Beau
Origin: French
Meaning: Handsome, beautiful
158. Billie
Origin: German name
Meaning: High protector
159. Bobby (or Bobbie)
Origin: English
Meaning: Bright fame
160. Blair
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Field or meadow
161. Bronte
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Thunder
162. Casey
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Vigilant or watchful
163. Cary
Origin: Welsh origin
Meaning: Pure
164. Dakota
Origin: Sioux
Meaning: Allies, friends
165. Eden
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Paradise
166. Ellery
Origin: English
Meaning: Alder tree
167. Elliot
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Yaweh is my God
168. Fallon (or Falon)
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Superior or descended from a ruler
169. Frankie
Origin: English
Meaning: Free or honest
170. Harlow
Origin: English
Meaning: Rock hill or army hill
171. Harper
Origin: English
Meaning: Harp player
172. Indie
Origin: English
Meaning: Independence
173. Jaime (or Jamie)
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Supplanter or one that follows
174. Jesse (or Jessie)
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God exists
175. Jo
Origin: Latin
Meaning: God is gracious
176. Jordan
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: To flow down, descend
177. Kai
Origin: Hawaiian, Japanese
Meaning: Sea, ocean or keeper of the keys
178. Madison
Origin: English
Meaning: Son of Matthew
179. Mackenzie
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Son of the bright one
180. Matty
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Gift of God
181. Max
Origin: Latin
Meaning: The greatest
182. Morgan
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Sea circle
183. Noah (or Noa)
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Rest or comfort
184. Parker
Origin: English
Meaning: Park keeper
185. Remi (or Remy)
Origin: French
Meaning: Rower
186. River
Origin: English
Meaning: Water that flows to the sea
187. Robin (or Robyn)
Origin: English
Meaning: Bright fame
188. Rowan
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Little redhead
190. Rumi
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Peaceful or flow
191. Sam
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Told by God
192. Skylar
Origin: Dutch
Meaning: Scholar
193. Stevie
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Crown
194. Taegan
Origin: Irish name
Meaning: Little poet
195. Taylor
Origin: English
Meaning: Cutter of cloth
196. Tatum
Origin: English
Meaning: Cheerful
197. Willow
Origin: English
Meaning: Willow tree or freedom
198. Winter (or Wynter)
Origin: English
Meaning: The winter season
199. Wren
Origin: English
Meaning: Small bird
200. Ziggy
Origin: German
Victorious protector
What Mumsnetters say about cute gender-neutral baby names
“I do like unisex nicknames like: Sam, Alex, Max, Jo(e)” - Mumsnet user, DuckIings
“Love Wren and Robin! Also Noa/Noah.” - Mumsnet user, Octoberfarm
“Perhaps go for a longer name that has a neutral shortening E.g Alexandra / Alexander.” - Mumsnet user, Twizbe
How to choose a cute baby name
When you’re looking for a cute, unique baby name you might want to look for a moniker that ticks a few of the following boxes:
Look for short but sweet names. Through our extensive research, we’ve found that baby names considered cute by parents-to-be tend to have one or two syllables. Short names aren’t just adorable - they’re easier for your little one to learn to say and spell too, when the time comes.
If you’d prefer a longer name, choose one which can be shortened down to a cutesy nickname. Many parents, including Mumsnetters on our Baby Names Forum, advise that this is a clever way of giving your baby options when they’re older, which makes perfect sense.
If you’re looking for the perfect cute baby name, take inspiration from classic, timeless names such as Annie and Jack.
Equally, don’t discount more ‘modern’ options such as Sonny and Skylar.
Unisex names, including Harlow and Eden, are becoming increasingly popular with parents looking for unusual cute names for their newborn baby girls and boys.
When considering cute baby names, always test out your choices against the middle name and surname your baby will be using. Say them aloud, write them down together. Always, always double check that your baby’s full initials don’t spell anything potentially embarrassing.
Lastly, try the ‘playground test’, loudly calling out potential baby names repeatedly as though you’re trying to persuade your future child to get off the climbing frame in front of an audience of other parents. If it ‘flows’ and feels natural when you do this, you might just be onto a winner.
What is the cutest baby name?
With some many adorable names in one list, it was hard to choose the overall top picks. To ensure we’d covered all bases in our research, we looked at names which are loved by parents-to-be on our Baby Names Forum as well as elsewhere online.
For girls, the cutest baby names include Ava, Mabel and Violet. For baby boys, the cutest names are Felix, Teddy and Casper. The most adorable unisex baby name picks we’ve found are all nature-inspired, with Willow, Rowan and River coming out as favourites.
About the author
Louise Baty writes parenting content for Mumsnet, producing product round-ups, travel guides and baby name articles. She’s also written content for Mumsnet’s sister site, Gransnet.
Originally from West Yorkshire, Louise has worked as a features writer for consumer magazines and national newspapers for 20 years. She specialises in parenting and lifestyle features and emotional true life first-person interview pieces and has authored four non-fiction books on parenting and grandparenting.
Mum to two tweenagers, Louise’s own baby name choosing days may be long gone. However, she admits to having spent a LONG time deciding on her DCs’ names, together with her DP.
For this reason, Louise has a particular interest in baby names. She understands how difficult it can be to narrow down a short list from your long list of baby names, either during pregnancy or during the sleep-deprived days following the birth of your baby. By compiling comprehensive and easy-to-follow baby name round-ups for Mumsnet, she hopes to provide inspiration and support to parents-to-be who are looking for the perfect name for their baby.