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Name Finder by Letter

8,429 names More name lists Checked 8 Oct 2026

Use this name finder to search every common first name by its first letter, last letters, length and gender. It holds 8,429 names that have each been given to at least 1,500 babies in US records.

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    Ideas for using the finder

    • Starts and ends with the same letter: put the same letter in both boxes, such as A and A.
    • Matching sibling names: search the first letter of an older child's name, then sort A to Z.
    • Short nickname-ready names: choose 3 to 4 letters.
    • Something different: sort by rarest first to see real names few children share.

    Questions people ask

    How do I find names that start and end with certain letters?

    Type the first letters in "Starts with" and the last letters in "Ends with". The list updates as you type.

    Why are some names missing?

    The finder shows names given to at least 1,500 babies. The letter pages include rarer names too.

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