Name tools
Name finder
Pick any filters; the list updates as you go.
How this tool works
The finder filters every name page in the reference. Meaning themes and origins apply only to names with a sourced meaning, so each result can be checked on its name page, sources included.
The Malay, Chinese, Indian and Western categories are for browsing only: they describe a name and its spelling, not anyone’s ethnicity, religion or background. Results are ordered by how common the name is in JPN via data.gov.my data, then other records.
Frequently asked questions
Why do some names disappear when I choose a meaning theme?
Meaning themes are given only to names whose meaning is backed by a source. Names without a sourced meaning stay in the reference and appear when no theme is chosen.
What does “length” mean?
The number of letters in the spelling, not counting spaces or hyphens.
Can I share a search?
Filters are not stored in the link. Save names you like to your shortlist with the Shortlist button on each name page.