6 categories · 148 names
Names by language origin
Where does your baby's name come from — Greek, Latin, Hebrew, Old English, Sanskrit, Arabic? We've grouped names by their linguistic source, based on Wikipedia etymology. Each category has its own intro plus a list of names sorted by Australian BDM registration popularity.
English names
53Names that crystallised in early-modern English usage — from word names (Hope, Faith, Pearl) to surname-as-given-name patterns.
Greek names
33Names from ancient and modern Greece — often carrying philosophical or virtue-based meanings. Reached Australia through Christian saint traditions and post-WWII Greek migration.
Hebrew names
27Names from biblical Hebrew — mostly Old Testament patriarchs and prophets. Many carry the theophoric "El" (God) or "Yah" (Yahweh) root.
Latin names
19Names from ancient Rome — often associated with emperors, saints, and historical figures. Spread through the Catholic Church and classical European education.
Germanic names
8Names from broad Germanic tradition — often two-element compounds (battle, fame, will, peace). Came to Australia via English, Dutch and German migration.
Irish names
8Names from Irish Gaelic tradition — many reached Australia with the 19th-century Irish diaspora, the second-largest founding community.