Name of the Day

Hebrew for high or ascended, Eli proves a name can be tiny on the page and lofty in meaning.

Hebrew for the Lord is salvation, Joshua is top 50 in England and Wales and easy to love everywhere else.

Germanic for free man, Charles is formal on paper and endlessly flexible once the nicknames arrive.

Short, strong and Hebrew for help, Ezra is a top-40 name in England and Wales and a hit in New Zealand.

Great tide, son of the sea: Dylan brings Welsh poetry and a surprisingly wide global following.

Hebrew and American roots, a grateful meaning and a surprising fan base in France.

A Hebrew name meaning happy or blessed, and one that has charmed New Zealand in particular.

A Hebrew classic meaning gift of God, with friendly nicknames and a surprisingly global reach.

A Turkish name meaning the halo of light around the moon, Ayla is a top-20 favourite in Brazil and loved far beyond.

Hebrew roots, a gracious meaning and a talent for turning up everywhere. Here's why it still works.

With Sanskrit roots and a meaning of noble or song, Aria has sung its way into the top 20 in New Zealand.

Hebrew for he will add, Joseph is an ancient classic that still ranks in the top 60 across five countries.

A Hebrew name meaning princess, Sara is a top-20 favourite in Catalonia and quietly beloved from Brazil to Argentina.

An English classic meaning God is gracious, Jack is number 5 in New Zealand and a reliable favourite across the world.

Latin for rose, Rosa pairs sweetness with steel, and it sits just inside the top 100 in England & Wales.

Scottish Gaelic for little hollow, Logan is a top-20 hit in the United States and Canada with a soft heart inside.

Greek for rainbow and a top-20 hit in France, Iris is short, bright and full of colourful namesakes.

Germanic for home ruler, Henry sits at number 4 in Australia and is a warm, sturdy classic across the English-speaking world.

A name with two very different meanings and a huge global following. Maria tops the charts in Brazil and beyond.

Germanic, steadfast and number 5 in the United States and Canada, William is the classic that refuses to go out of style.

Number two in Catalonia, top ten in Brazil and loved far beyond. Julia wears its meaning very lightly indeed.

Latin for nobleman, Patrick comes with Pat, Paddy and Rick in its pocket, and a surprising number 39 spot in Australia.

A Latin classic with a luminous meaning, a top-25 spot in Canada and a remarkably accomplished set of namesakes.

Short, Arabic and quietly grand, Ali means high, exalted or noble, and it ranks well from Canada to France.

Short, polished and number two in France. Jade proves a single syllable can carry a remarkable amount of shine.

Latin for lion, top fifteen in France and full of quiet strength. Leon roars without ever raising its voice.

Aramaic roots, a meaning with two lovely options and nicknames for every mood. Say hello to Samantha.

English roots, a devout meaning and a top-60 spot in Canada. Elliot is the soft-spoken name everybody likes.

Hebrew for God is my strength, with a princess, a singer and an ice dancer in its corner. Gabriella is a name with options.

Home ruler or giant, top ten in Argentina and Brazil, and a namesake list full of speed and football.