These Palindrome Baby Names Will Finally Make You Excited for Symmetry (2024)

According to Names.org, the origins of the name Anna stems from a combination of the New Testament's form of "Ann" — which came from Ancient Greek — and the Hebrew name "ḥannâ," found in the Old Testament. The name means "gracious," making it the perfect name for your beautiful baby girl.

In the Old Testament, Hannah was barren and finally became pregnant with Samuel after a blessing from Eli, according to Behind the Name. Hannah was not a common name until after the Protestant Reformation, and became increasingly popular in the second half of the 1900s.

Derived from Latin origins, according to Babynames.com, Ava means "like a bird" and used to be a nickname for Avis, before it took on its own popularity in 2010. Ava DuVernay is just one of many influential women with the name, as well as civil right activist Ava Helen Pauling.

Like the double-n spelling of the name, Ana also means gracious and is the Spanish and Portuguese version of the Hebrew name "Hannah," according to Nameberry.com.

The German name Ada was originally a nickname for Adelaide, which dates back to the Middle Ages. Through the centuries, Ada fluctuated in popularity and has made a come back in the 21st century, according to The Bump.

The name "Bob" was originally used as a nickname for English name "Robert." Though the name has become substantially less popular since the 1960s, there's no reason to believe it won't make a comeback (or that your baby won't be one of the reasons why!).

According to Nameberry, Otto means "wealthy" and was among the German names that fell out of favor during and after World War I and II. Unlike other short names, however, it is not a nickname for anything — the opposite actually. The name Othello stemmed from Otto.

Aside from the first woman of God's creation in the Bible, the name Eve carries significant meaning. The Bump reported the name is of Latin and Hebrew origins, meaning "life" or "animal." You may not want your daughter to be a top-notch spy, but regardless, there's no denying Eve gives off some major powerful woman vibes.

Perhaps one of the best things about this Hebrew name is that it's gender neutral. So, if you're going for a sweet name free from the confines of the gender binary, the name "Asa" is it for you. The name means "doctor" or "healer."

Thanks to the iconic Elle Woods from 2001 Blockbuster hit Legally Blonde, the name Elle soared in popularity in the early aughts. If you studied any bit of French in your school years, the word elle probably sounds familiar to you — and with good reason. It's the French word for the "she" pronoun.

"Nan" is perfect if you're looking for a unique palindrome name. There seems to be disagreement between whether Nan is of Hebrew origins or English ones, but either way, the short, sweet name means "grace."

Another gender-neutral name, Aja comes of Hindi origin, with a split meaning — to drive and propel or goat. Let's stick to the former, for now and say your child will be driven and dedicated to achieve their dreams.

The Hebrew language definitely gave the world a number of adorable palindrome names, and "aya" is no different. According to Nameberry, Aya means "colorful" or "bird." But there's also some evidence that suggests Aya came from Japanese origins, and means "woven silk."

Though more often used as a girl's name, Ara can go either way. The Armenian, Arabic, and Hebrew name has a few meanings, including "brings rain," "lion," and "king."

If your baby was born in the sweet springtime, honor her day of birth with this Hebrew name that pays homage to the season.

Hanah is a variation of "Hannah" and works if you want to give your daughter a more unique version of a common name. With its Hebrew origins, Hanah means, "He [God] favored me."

Highly esteemed. Powerful. Beloved. Precious. Mighty. These are all admirable qualities in people, and lie at the root of the Arabic, Hebrew, and African name "Aziza."

Often considered a variation on the more common moniker "Nathan," "Natan" stems from Russian origins and means "given," Nameberry noted. The name is currently most popular in Poland and Israel.

This is another solid name choice for parents who are looking for a designation that isn't super popular. "Alla" comes from Russian origins, and means "other."