Vietnamese Baby Names
Vietnamese baby names carry the sound, history and meaning of the Vietnamese naming tradition. Our collection holds 1152 Vietnamese names, 478 for boys and 664 for girls, each with its own meaning, origin notes, popularity and numerology. Browse the names below and follow any one for its full profile.
Whether you are drawn to Vietnamese names for heritage, for their sound, or simply for a meaning that resonates, this page is a living list that grows as we research and add more. Names are shown with the most prominent first.
How Vietnamese names are chosen
A Vietnamese name runs family name, middle name, given name — and the middle element, the tên đệm, does work that most naming systems have no slot for. It once mainly marked gender, Văn for a son and Thị for a daughter, a convention now widely felt to be dated. Modern parents use the position for meaning instead, often carrying the mother's family name or a word chosen to complete the given name into a phrase. Some families run it as a generational marker, with all siblings sharing one middle name; others give the same middle name to everyone of one gender across generations.
Vietnamese is tonal and its diacritics are load-bearing: strip the accents, as English forms usually do, and distinct names become indistinguishable.
Vietnamese names & meanings
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Frequently Asked Questions
+What are some popular Vietnamese baby names?
Well-known Vietnamese names in our collection include Bang Tam, Bao An, Bao Chau, Diep Chi, Duc Manh. Each name links to a full profile with its meaning, origin, popularity and numerology.
+How many Vietnamese names are listed here?
We currently list 1152 Vietnamese names — 478 for boys and 664 for girls, and the collection grows regularly as we research and add more.
+How do I choose a Vietnamese name?
Start from the meaning you want for your child, then read the full profile for pronunciation, popularity and sibling-name ideas. You can also use our name, sibling and middle-name tools to refine your shortlist.