Find Baby Names: over 10,000 names for boys, girls & everyone

How do you find the right first name for your baby?

A first name stays with your child for life. It needs to sound good, carry a meaning you like, and feel right to both parents. That is exactly what makes the search so hard: name books gather dust on the nightstand, long lists get messy, and in the end you have 30 favorites – but no decision. Many couples spend two to four months on it and still cannot agree.

Mini Marvin flips that around. Instead of reading and comparing, you swipe through the names: if you like a name, swipe right. If it is not the one, swipe left to the next. You make decisions in seconds and find your name step by step, without the stress. It is a modern alternative to name books, printed lists and shared spreadsheets – more like Tinder, but for first names. And because the app speaks both English and German, it works just as well for English- and German-speaking parents.

Over 10,000 baby names – filter by origin, length and first letter

Not every name fits every family. That is why Mini Marvin lets you filter on purpose and discover exactly the style that suits you – from classic to unusual.

Baby names by origin: German, Scandinavian, Arabic, Japanese & more

The database covers first names from more than 120 origins worldwide. Are you after classic German names, melodic Scandinavian names, or international names with Arabic or Japanese roots? The origin filter also surfaces rare and unusual first names that you will not find in any standard name book.

Filter by gender: boy names, girl names and unisex names

Choose up front whether you are looking for boy names, girl names or gender-neutral unisex names. That way you only see the names that are actually in the running for you.

Popularity by country: how common is a name?

For every first name you can see how popular it is. You can filter by popularity across different countries – perfect whether you want a widely loved classic or deliberately something rare. Filter on top of that by name length and first letter, for example to match the first name to your surname or to your other children's names.

Mixing these filters is where the search really clicks. Maybe you want a short Scandinavian girl name that is popular in Germany, or an unusual boy name with Arabic roots that almost nobody else uses. Set your filters once and Mini Marvin only shows you names that fit – so every swipe counts and you are never wading through names that were never an option.

Swipe baby names instead of lists – no endless scrolling

You already know the swipe idea from modern apps: right = like, left = next name. Instead of working through endless tables, you make quick, intuitive decisions. Your likes are saved automatically as favorites – there is nothing to jot down.

The big difference from a classic list: Mini Marvin works like a baby name generator for couples – only based on your real preferences instead of random picks. You each swipe independently, and the app works out your shared favorites automatically.

Meaning and origin right while you swipe

Each first name appears on a card – together with its meaning and origin. So you do not have to google or look things up on the side: the story behind the name is visible right away, while you decide.

If what a name says matters a lot to you, it is worth a look at our guide to baby name meanings and origins – there we explain how to find names that carry the meaning you are hoping for.

Save your favorites and compare them together

Every name you like lands in your favorites automatically. The best part: you do not have to decide alone. Create a group and invite your partner by link or WhatsApp – grandparents, siblings or close friends can swipe along too.

In the end you see your Perfect Matches: the first names everyone liked. No debating, no compromise – just names you all genuinely love, which is the gentlest way to settle the months of back-and-forth that wear so many couples down. To see exactly how matching together works, head over to baby names for couples. And if you want to know what is trending right now – short, melodic names like Mila, Ella, Theo and Liam are having a moment – take a look at the current baby name trends for 2026.

Find baby names – start free today

Whether you are right at the beginning or already have a shortlist: with the baby name app Mini Marvin you find your name faster and more relaxed. The search is free – you can start swiping right away, with no credit card. The free plan gives you 500 swipes a day and one partner to match with. If you want more, you pick a one-time premium plan with no subscription and no automatic renewal: the Duo plan for couples or the Lifetime plan that also works for your next baby. Right now every premium feature is free for three months at launch, no credit card needed. Made with love in Dresden, Germany, for parents everywhere.

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