115+ Catchy and Popular Australian Names With Meanings

Every parent is looking for the right name for their baby. But in doing so, many go for names that aren’t popular for whatever reason. 

However, this is a costly mistake because you can’t change the name later.

We’ve all heard stories where parents name their child something that the child ends up growing up to hate it. How can you avoid that? 

Do some research and check out some popular Australian names to get better idea.

Amelia – “fertile”

Isla/Islay – “rocky place”

Charlotte – “freeman”

Ava – “bird”

Olivia – “woman close to the olive tree”

Mia – “dear to all”

Lily – “a flower”

Willow – “willow tree”

In the past, some parents have named their child after celebrities or fictional characters. 

Sometimes the parents themselves will choose a name that is not typical. Other times they will choose a name that is not common at all.

Some parents are so overwhelmed with the task of naming their child, they opt for a one-word baby name. 

And although this has been a popular choice, it’s not always the best decision.

In many cultures around the world, a name is considered an important part of a child’s identity. 

Besides, it’s a good idea to avoid naming your child the same as their father, which might lead to confusion. 

So, what should the perfect baby’s name be? Let’s dive into the list of awesome Australian names.

Sophia – “wisdom”

Zoe – “alive; life”

Aabroo – “fame”

Aaina – “mirror”

Aaishah – “lively person”

Aakifah – “devoted”

Aalaa – “highest”

Aalia – “exalted”

Aaliyah – “to ascend”

Popular Australian Names

These are the cool and catchy popular Australian names:

Holly – “dwelling in the hollow”

Jackie Weaver – “supplanter”

Jacinda Barrett – “hyancinth”

Judy Davis – “praised”

Kylie – “boomerang; graceful”

Margot Robbie – “pearl”

Melissa George – “bee”

Miranda Otto- “worthy of admiration”

Naomi Watts – “pleasantness”

Nicole Kidman – “people’s victory”

Olivia Newton “olive”

Portia de Rossi – ” doorway “

Rachel Griffiths – “ewe”

Rebel Wilson – “rebellious one”

Rose Byrne – “the flower the rose”

Tahnee Atkinson – “light brown”

Toni “worth of praise; priceless one”

Daisy – “the daisy flower”

Eden – “place of great happiness”

Everly – Eng “boar meadow”

Popular Australian Names

Cool popular Australian Names

Here are the few cool and popular Australian names:

Kyabra – “the town”

Mia – “the town of Mia Mia”

Sydney – “the famed opera house”

Talia – “the town”

Victoria – “the region”

Abbie – “father’s joy”

Cate Blanchett – “pure”

Greta – “pearl”

Hallie – “heroine”

Ivy – “the creeping ivy vine”

Jasmine – “the jasmine flower”

Lara – “famous”

Remi – “from Rheims”

Ruby – “the red gemstone”

Tips to Naming Your Babies

There are millions of baby names out there, and while most parents decide on a name and stick with it for the rest of their lives.

There are some who wish the best for their future child, but don’t have a clue how to choose a name. 

These parents may be confused about why they can’t come up with a name for their baby, or they may have tried several times and have given up on the idea.

If you are considering giving your child a name, there are some things you should know:

1.  Pick the name you love, even if it is popular.

It is popular and you love it. Anything else you need to think upon? Nope. Go for it. If you want to give it uniqueness, think of a great middle name.

Here are some popular Australian names out there:

Aara – “adoring”

Aarani – “beautiful”

Aasiya – “precious”

Aayla – top of the mountain”

Abaigael – “gives joy”

Abeba – “flower”

Abena – “born on Tuesday”

Abi – “goddess”

Abigail – “leads a monastery”

2.  Do not skip lovely Australian names even if they are unique, unusual, and different.

Sometimes, parents will not go for unusual, unique, and different baby names. They consider it weird. Let me tell you that being attractive and thought provoking is the game these days.

How would you like these Australian names:

Abilene “a plain”

Abla – “perfectly formed”

Adalet – “justice”

Adalyn – “noble”

Adanne – “mother’s daughter”

Adeeba – “literary woman”

Adeena – “goddess”

Alinta – “fire”

3.  Be confident if you want to go toward personalized spellings for your baby’s name.

SURE. You should be confident when giving personalized spellings to your baby’s name. However, it is important that you do not make it weird. 

Adding or removing an alphabet would be enough here.

Try changing these baby names spellings into personalized ones:

 Alira – meaning “translucent quartz”

Alisah – “great happiness”

Anele – “enough”

Badia – “unprecedented”

Badiha – “insight”

Badra – “full moon”

Bahia – “nice”

Bahiya – “beautiful”

4.  Crossing your favorite Australian names on the feedback on friends and family members.

Feedback is important. But it does not mean to listen to every other person’s opinion. 

You will hardly find Australian names that everybody would like. Therefore, get feedback but still know your choice.

Consider getting feedback on these baby names from your friends and family members:

Baraa – “purity”

Basima – “smiling”

Bayan – “eloquence”

Celyse – Aust “heavenly”

Centaine – “kind lover”

Cra – “elegance”

Ella – “woman who enjoys life”

Evie – “woman who enjoys life”

5.  Do a little research and find what is out there.

Research is important step for the first-time parents as well for those who do not know what sort of names people pick. 

You will be all good once you do a little internet research. 

You will also be able to find some great Australian names that you might consider now or in the future.

Here are some common baby names examples to help you:

Grace – “special beauty”

Harper – “one who plays harp”

Ilina – “my God is Yahweh”

Iluka – “by the sea”

Jedda – “small wild goose”

Keira – “large lagoon; high mountain”

Killara – “always there; permanent”

Kylie – “boomerang”

6.  Consider names of the subsequent children.

Maybe, you are first time parents and figuring out some cool Australian name. It is a good idea to consider the names of subsequent children too.

7.  Avoid names with bad meanings.

Baby names with bad meanings can be a cause of embarrassment for you and your kid. 

Be sure to know the meaning of the name you are gonna pick and be sure it is encouraging and positive.

Here are some of the cool Australian names with meanings:

Kirra – “beautiful woman”

Lowanna – “woman”

Maali – “old tree”

Medika – “blossom”

Ngarra – “together with you”

Tarni – “sound of the surf”

Yindi – “child; sun”

Aase – “tree covered mountain”

8.  Pick up good people names from history.

The name of person has effect on his/her personality, it is said. Maybe, that’s the reason why people choose names from history. 

You can consider this as well. I am sure you have heard about many legends from the past. 

I bet you’d find some awesome and useable Australian names if you look into it.

We have a small list of Australian names here for you to check out and know if you have heard them before:

 Aayla – “mountain peak”

Acacia – “accacia tree”

Alirah – “quartz stone”

Allirea – “quartz”

Alyne – “harmonious person”

Chloe – “blooming green shoot”

Coen/Koen – “thunder”

Jarrah – “a red eucalyptus tree”

9.  Make sure the first and second name fit with each other.

This happens rarely that the first and seconds names do not fit and meet each other well. It is, however, something you would not want.

Check out Australian names and try to make full names that fit each other nicely:

Jiemba – “laughing star”

Minjarra – “bush plum”

Waru – “the Milky Way”

Yarran – Acacia tree”

Adelaide – “the city”

Ballina – “the town”

Callanna – Australia “the town”

Collerina – “the town”

Kiara – “town”

10. Avoid names with too many syllables.

Baby names with too many syllables are complex. They are hard to remember. They should be avoided.

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