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In-depth guides to names from every culture โ€” with phonetic breakdowns, cultural context, and audio for every name.

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Irish Names
Irish Names: The Complete Pronunciation Guide

Learn the 8 phonetic rules that unlock every Irish name โ€” Siobhรกn, Niamh, Caoimhe, Tadhg, and 30 more explained with full cultural context.

๐Ÿ“– 15 min ยท 35 names โ†’
Global Names
How to Pronounce Names from Every Continent

A continent-by-continent tour covering Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania โ€” with phonetic patterns and examples from 30 language families.

๐Ÿ“– 18 min ยท 50+ names โ†’
Baby Names
Popular Baby Names โ€” and How to Actually Say Them

Today's most popular baby names come from every corner of the world. Here's what they mean, where they're from, and exactly how to pronounce them.

๐Ÿ“– 14 min ยท 60 names โ†’
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Name Creator โ€” Blend Names into Something New

Enter 2โ€“3 family names or letters and our AI generates beautiful, pronounceable blended names โ€” with phonetic guides and instant audio for each suggestion.

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For Educators
A Teacher's Guide to Getting Student Names Right

15 classroom-tested strategies for learning and remembering every student's name correctly โ€” from preparation before day one through the end of the year.

๐Ÿ“– 16 min ยท Language reference included โ†’

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