Onomast

Onomast is an online guide to the meanings and origins of more than 80,000 given names. Its name refers to an onomast, a person who studies onomastics, and comes from the ancient Greek word onoma, meaning “name. ” The site organizes names alphabetically and separates them into feminine and masculine categories, helping visitors browse or search for information.

Entries include meanings, translations, and unique codes. Onomast also highlights popular names through view counts and features recently commented-on and newly added names, offering visitors several ways to discover names beyond the alphabetical listings. Its examples span many cultures and naming traditions, including names such as Emma, James, Muhammad, Wei, and Liudmyla.

The site presents itself as a resource for anyone interested in personal names, their significance, and their linguistic or cultural origins. Onomast is credited to Armen Avetisyan and guests, and its content centers on exploring the names used by real people