200 Cute Baby Names for 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.

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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 2021, 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. Once the figures are in, the official lists are released, offering intriguing insights into baby name trends, which can fluctuate dramatically year on year.

Because collating so many names is an understandably time-consuming process, the figures for 2022 are yet to be released. Don’t stress though because we’ll update you as soon as they’re out.

For now, we have oodles of gorgeous baby names for you to look through. In addition to a selection of the cutest baby names from ONS’s top 100 list, 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, Irish baby names and cool 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. Nelly (or Nellie)

Origin: English
Meaning: Light or bright

58. Nina

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Full of grace

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.