We all hope that our children will make many friends as they grow up since friends are important for their social well being. In order to encourage friendliness in your baby, why not give them a name that means ‘friend’? Check out our list below!
Anis is an Arabic boy’s name popular in Tunisia, meaning ‘friendly.’ It is also popular in Greece as a girl’s name, meaning ‘pure’ or ‘holy.’
Arvin is an uncommon boy’s name of English and Old German origin. It means ‘people’s friend,’ but is also a city in California and a type of plant.
Buddy is an uncommon boy’s name, often shortened to Bud. Buddy is often used as a word signifying friendship or for a loved pet.
Darwin comes from the surname used in Old English, derived from the personal name ‘Deorwine.’ It is famously linked to Charles Darwin, who was responsible for the theory of evolution. The name is gathering popularity as a given name. The name means ‘dear friend.’
Khalil is an Arabic name meaning ‘friend.’ It is rare in the UK.
The name Raya appears in many languages and is likely to have derived as a shortened form of a longer name such as Rayan. It is believed to be Arabic in origin and means ‘friend to all.’
The name Ruth is derived from the Hebrew meaning ‘companion’ or ‘friend.’ It also means ‘compassion’ in English.
Safiya is a name said to mean ‘purity’ or ‘sincere friend.’ It is popular in Britain mainly among Muslim and African-American parents.
Selwyn is an Anglo-Saxon name meaning ‘prosperous friend.’ It is uncommon and can also be a surname.
The name Vinny derives from the Old English names Alvina and Elvina. It could also be a shortened version of Vincent. The name means ‘friend.’
