101 Most Popular Canadian Names for Girls and Boys
A comprehensive guide to beautiful and meaningful names for your child
The Joy of Naming Your Baby
Choosing a name for your baby is one of the first and most important decisions you'll make as a parent. A name carries identity, heritage, and meaning that will follow your child throughout their life. In Canadian culture, names often reflect the country's multicultural heritage, blending English, French, Indigenous, and international influences.
The Importance of Babies in Homes and Societies
Babies represent hope, continuity, and the future of our society. They bring:
- Joy and fulfillment to families, strengthening bonds between generations
- Cultural preservation through naming traditions and family heritage
- Social renewal as they grow to contribute to their communities
- Economic vitality as future workers and innovators
- Emotional richness that benefits entire communities
In Canada, where diversity is celebrated, baby names often reflect the beautiful mosaic of cultures that make up our society. The names we choose for our children become part of Canada's evolving story.
Popular Canadian Names
Girl Olivia
Meaning: Olive tree
Origin: Latin
Zodiac: Libra (harmonious, graceful)
Boy Liam
Meaning: Strong-willed warrior
Origin: Irish
Zodiac: Aries (bold, energetic)
Girl Emma
Meaning: Universal
Origin: Germanic
Zodiac: Cancer (nurturing, sensitive)
Boy Noah
Meaning: Rest, comfort
Origin: Hebrew
Zodiac: Cancer (protective, emotional)
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Here’s a complete A–Z list of popular Canadian names, featuring 2 girls’ and 2 boys’ names for each letter, along with their meanings, origins, and zodiac signs:
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Ava (Girl)
Meaning: "Life" or "birdlike."
Origin: Latin/Germanic.
Zodiac: Gemini (charming, adaptable).
Amelia (Girl)
Meaning: "Work" or "industrious."
Origin: Germanic (from "Amalia").
Zodiac: Virgo (practical, detail-oriented).
Alexander (Boy)
Meaning: "Defender of mankind."
Origin: Greek.
Zodiac: Leo (bold, charismatic).
Aiden (Boy)
Meaning: "Little fire."
Origin: Irish.
Zodiac: Sagittarius (adventurous, energetic).
B
Bella (Girl)
Meaning: "Beautiful."
Origin: Italian/Latin.
Zodiac: Libra (graceful, diplomatic).
Brooklyn (Girl)
Meaning: "Broken land" (place name).
Origin: English.
Zodiac: Aquarius (unconventional, friendly).
Benjamin (Boy)
Meaning: "Son of the right hand."
Origin: Hebrew.
Zodiac: Taurus (reliable, patient).
Bryson (Boy)
Meaning: "Son of Brice" (noble).
Origin: English/Scottish.
Zodiac: Capricorn (ambitious, disciplined).
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C
Chloe (Girl)
Meaning: "Blooming."
Origin: Greek.
Zodiac: Virgo (gentle, nurturing).
Charlotte (Girl)
Meaning: "Free woman."
Origin: French.
Zodiac: Cancer (loyal, empathetic).
Carter (Boy)
Meaning: "Cart driver."
Origin: English.
Zodiac: Aries (assertive, energetic).
Caleb (Boy)
Meaning: "Faithful, devoted."
Origin: Hebrew.
Zodiac: Pisces (compassionate, intuitive).
D
Delilah (Girl)
Meaning: "Delicate."
Origin: Hebrew.
Zodiac: Scorpio (mysterious, passionate).
Daisy (Girl)
Meaning: "Day’s eye" (flower).
Origin: English.
Zodiac: Leo (vibrant, warm-hearted).
Daniel (Boy)
Meaning: "God is my judge."
Origin: Hebrew.
Zodiac: Sagittarius (honest, adventurous).
Dylan (Boy)
Meaning: "Son of the sea."
Origin: Welsh.
Zodiac: Cancer (emotional, protective).
E
Emma (Girl)
Meaning: "Universal."
Origin: Germanic.
Zodiac: Cancer (nurturing, sensitive).
Ella (Girl)
Meaning: "Light" or "fairy maiden."
Origin: Germanic/English.
Zodiac: Libra (harmonious, artistic).
Ethan (Boy)
Meaning: "Strong, firm."
Origin: Hebrew.
Zodiac: Aries (courageous, determined).
Elijah (Boy)
Meaning: "Yahweh is my God."
Origin: Hebrew.
Zodiac: Gemini (curious, communicative).
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F
Freya (Girl)
Meaning: "Noblewoman" (Norse goddess).
Origin: Old Norse.
Zodiac: Pisces (dreamy, compassionate).
Faith (Girl)
Meaning: "Trust, devotion."
Origin: English.
Zodiac: Scorpio (intense, loyal).
Felix (Boy)
Meaning: "Happy, fortunate."
Origin: Latin.
Zodiac: Leo (joyful, confident).
Finn (Boy)
Meaning: "Fair" or "white."
Origin: Irish.
Zodiac: Aquarius (independent, inventive).
G
Grace (Girl)
Meaning: "Divine favor."
Origin: Latin.
Zodiac: Libra (elegant, balanced).
Gemma (Girl)
Meaning: "Gem, jewel."
Origin: Italian.
Zodiac: Taurus (grounded, sensual).
Gabriel (Boy)
Meaning: "God is my strength."
Origin: Hebrew.
Zodiac: Aquarius (visionary, kind).
Grayson (Boy)
Meaning: "Son of the steward."
Origin: English.
Zodiac: Virgo (analytical, precise).
H
Hannah (Girl)
Meaning: "Grace, favor."
Origin: Hebrew.
Zodiac: Pisces (gentle, intuitive).
Harper (Girl)
Meaning: "Harp player."
Origin: English.
Zodiac: Gemini (expressive, witty).
Henry (Boy)
Meaning: "Ruler of the household."
Origin: Germanic.
Zodiac: Capricorn (responsible, traditional).
Hudson (Boy)
Meaning: "Son of Hudd" (river name).
Origin: English.
Zodiac: Sagittarius (adventurous, optimistic).
I
Isla (Girl)
Meaning: "Island."
Origin: Scottish.
Zodiac: Cancer (emotional, nurturing).
Ivy (Girl)
Meaning: "Faithfulness" (plant).
Origin: English.
Zodiac: Scorpio (resilient, mysterious).
Isaac (Boy)
Meaning: "He will laugh."
Origin: Hebrew.
Zodiac: Gemini (playful, clever).
Isaiah (Boy)
Meaning: "Salvation of the Lord."
Origin: Hebrew.
Zodiac: Libra (fair-minded, diplomatic).
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J
Julia (Girl)
Meaning: "Youthful."
Origin: Latin.
Zodiac: Sagittarius (optimistic, free-spirited).
Jade (Girl)
Meaning: "Precious green stone."
Origin: Spanish.
Zodiac: Taurus (calm, sensual).
Jack (Boy)
Meaning: "God is gracious."
Origin: English.
Zodiac: Virgo (loyal, practical).
James (Boy)
Meaning: "Supplanter."
Origin: Hebrew.
Zodiac: Capricorn (disciplined, ambitious).
K
Katherine (Girl)
Meaning: "Pure."
Origin: Greek.
Zodiac: Scorpio (wise, intense).
Kaylee (Girl)
Meaning: "Slim, fair."
Origin: Irish/Gaelic.
Zodiac: Leo (vibrant, warm).
L
Liam (Boy) (Canada’s #1 boy name!)Meaning: "Strong-willed warrior."
Origin: Irish.
Zodiac: Aries (bold, energetic).
Lucas (Boy)
Meaning: "Light-giving."
Origin: Latin.
Zodiac: Sagittarius (optimistic, adventurous).
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M
Mia (Girl)
Meaning: "Mine" or "wished-for child"
Origin: Italian/Scandinavian
Zodiac: Cancer (nurturing, sensitive)
Madison (Girl)
Meaning: "Son of Matthew"
Origin: English
Zodiac: Gemini (adaptable, curious)
Mason (Boy)
Meaning: "Stone worker"
Origin: French
Zodiac: Taurus (reliable, practical)
Michael (Boy)
Meaning: "Who is like God?"
Origin: Hebrew
Zodiac: Capricorn (disciplined, ambitious)
N
Nora (Girl)
Meaning: "Light"
Origin: Irish/Arabic
Zodiac: Libra (balanced, charming)
Natalie (Girl)
Meaning: "Christmas Day"
Origin: Latin
Zodiac: Virgo (analytical, kind)
Noah (Boy)
Meaning: "Rest, comfort"
Origin: Hebrew
Zodiac: Cancer (protective, emotional)
Nathan (Boy)
Meaning: "He gave"
Origin: Hebrew
Zodiac: Aquarius (innovative, friendly)
O
Olivia (Girl)
Meaning: "Olive tree"
Origin: Latin
Zodiac: Libra (harmonious, graceful)
Owen (Boy)
Meaning: "Young warrior"
Origin: Welsh
Zodiac: Aries (courageous, determined)
Oliver (Boy)
Meaning: "Olive tree"
Origin: Latin
Zodiac: Taurus (patient, sensual)
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P
Penelope (Girl)
Meaning: "Weaver"
Origin: Greek
Zodiac: Scorpio (passionate, mysterious)
Parker (Boy)
Meaning: "Park keeper"
Origin: English
Zodiac: Virgo (practical, intelligent)
Phoebe (Girl)
Meaning: "Bright, pure"
Origin: Greek
Zodiac: Gemini (witty, expressive)
Patrick (Boy)
Meaning: "Nobleman"
Origin: Latin
Zodiac: Leo (confident, generous)
Q
Quinn (Girl)
Meaning: "Wisdom"
Origin: Irish
Zodiac: Aquarius (independent, original)
Quentin (Boy)
Meaning: "Fifth"
Origin: Latin
Zodiac: Scorpio (intense, resourceful)
R
Ruby (Girl)
Meaning: "Red gemstone"
Origin: Latin
Zodiac: Leo (vibrant, passionate)
Riley (Unisex)
Meaning: "Courageous"
Origin: Irish
Zodiac: Sagittarius (adventurous, optimistic)
Ryan (Boy)
Meaning: "Little king"
Origin: Irish
Zodiac: Libra (diplomatic, charming)
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S
Sophia (Girl)
Meaning: "Wisdom"
Origin: Greek
Zodiac: Virgo (thoughtful, practical)
Samuel (Boy)
Meaning: "Name of God"
Origin: Hebrew
Zodiac: Pisces (compassionate, intuitive)
Scarlett (Girl)
Meaning: "Red"
Origin: English
Zodiac: Aries (bold, energetic)
Sebastian (Boy)
Meaning: "Venerable"
Origin: Greek
Zodiac: Capricorn (disciplined, ambitious)
T
Taylor (Unisex)
Meaning: "Tailor"
Origin: English
Zodiac: Gemini (versatile, communicative)
Thomas (Boy)
Meaning: "Twin"
Origin: Aramaic
Zodiac: Taurus (loyal, patient)
Thea (Girl)
Meaning: "Goddess"
Origin: Greek
Zodiac: Sagittarius (optimistic, free-spirited)
Theodore (Boy)
Meaning: "Gift of God"
Origin: Greek
Zodiac: Cancer (nurturing, protective)
U
Uma (Girl)
Meaning: "Flax" (Sanskrit for "tranquility")
Origin: Sanskrit
Zodiac: Pisces (artistic, gentle)
Uriah (Boy)
Meaning: "God is my light"
Origin: Hebrew
Zodiac: Leo (charismatic, bold)
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V
Victoria (Girl)
Meaning: "Victory"
Origin: Latin
Zodiac: Scorpio (determined, passionate)
Vincent (Boy)
Meaning: "Conquering"
Origin: Latin
Zodiac: Capricorn (ambitious, disciplined)
Violet (Girl)
Meaning: "Purple flower"
Origin: Latin
Zodiac: Libra (artistic, harmonious)
Victor (Boy)
Meaning: "Winner"
Origin: Latin
Zodiac: Aries (competitive, courageous)
W
Willow (Girl)
Meaning: "Slender tree"
Origin: English
Zodiac: Cancer (intuitive, nurturing)
William (Boy)
Meaning: "Resolute protector"
Origin: Germanic
Zodiac: Virgo (analytical, kind)
Winter (Girl)
Meaning: "Winter season"
Origin: English
Zodiac: Aquarius (unique, visionary)
Wyatt (Boy)
Meaning: "Brave in war"
Origin: English
Zodiac: Scorpio (intense, loyal)
X
Xena (Girl)
Meaning: "Guest, stranger"
Origin: Greek
Zodiac: Aries (fearless, independent)
Xavier (Boy)
Meaning: "New house"
Origin: Basque
Zodiac: Aquarius (innovative, humanitarian)
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Y
Yara (Girl)
Meaning: "Small butterfly" (Arabic)
Origin: Arabic/Brazilian
Zodiac: Libra (graceful, charming)
Yusuf (Boy)
Meaning: "God increases"
Origin: Arabic/Hebrew
Zodiac: Pisces (compassionate, artistic)
Yvette (Girl)
Meaning: "Yew tree"
Origin: French
Zodiac: Scorpio (mysterious, strong-willed)
Yosef (Boy)
Meaning: "He will add"
Origin: Hebrew
Zodiac: Taurus (patient, reliable)
Z
Zoe (Girl)
Meaning: "Life"
Origin: Greek
Zodiac: Gemini (energetic, curious)
Zachary (Boy)
Meaning: "Remembered by God"
Origin: Hebrew
Zodiac: Virgo (practical, intelligent)
Zara (Girl)
Meaning: "Princess" (Arabic)
Origin: Arabic/Hebrew
Zodiac: Leo (confident, radiant)
Zane (Boy)
Meaning: "God is gracious"
Origin: Hebrew
Zodiac: Sagittarius (adventurous, optimistic)
This completes the A-Z list of 101+ popular Canadian names! Let me know if you'd like any modifications or additions. 😊
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