# Behind the Name

> The Meaning and History of First Names - Behind the Name

Market: Worldwide
Main language: en
Traffic rank (Tranco): #26,134
Kind of site: reference
Last updated: 2026-09-17

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## About
Find the meaning, history and popularity of given names from around the world. Get ideas for baby names or discover your own name

Behind the Name is a reference site covering the meaning, history and popularity of first names from around the world, browsable alphabetically or by category, including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Indian, Irish, mythology and Biblical names. Each entry explains a name's etymology and cultural background, such as the Irish place name origin of Tara and its popularization by the novel and film Gone with the Wind. The site also tracks name popularity rankings across countries including the United States, Australia, Germany, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain and others, and offers tools such as a name translator, a random name generator, message boards, polls and quizzes for name enthusiasts.

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