50+ Baby Names That Mean “Free” or “Freedom”

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Plus, unique names that symbolize freedom

Co-authored by Devin McSween

Last Updated: December 9, 2025 Fact Checked

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Looking for a name for your little one that inspires them to be independent, open-minded, and live their own life without limitations? Why not give them a name that means “freedom” or “free?” In this article, we’ve compiled the best names that mean “freedom” for boys and girls, as well as gender-neutral options. Plus, we’ll tell you about names that are associated with and symbolize freedom. Keep reading to find out more!

The Best Baby Names that Mean “Free”

An illustration of names that mean freedom for boys, girls, and gender-neutral.

Boy names: Amadi, Charles, Franklin, Lysander, Maverick
Girl names: Charlotte, Elira, Liberty, Malaya, Saoirse
Gender-neutral names: Darby, Francis, Justice, Kanoa

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Boy Names that Mean Freedom

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There are lots of boy names that mean “free,” “freedom,” or “independent,” making them great options to inspire your little one to forge his own path and speak his own mind. Check out our favorites below:
- Amadi: “Free born,” Nigerian and Arabic origin.^{[1]
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- Asim: “Boundless” or “limitless,” Sanskrit origin.
- Carlos: “Free man,” Spanish origin.
- Carlton: “Village of the free men,” Old English origin.
- Charles: “Free man,” German origin.^{[2]
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- Francisco: “Free man,” Spanish and Latin origin.
- Frank: “Free,” German and French origin.^{[3]
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- Franklin: “Free,” German and French origin.
- Karl: “Free man,” German origin.
- Lysander: “Liberator,” Greek origin.^{[4]
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- Maverick: “Independent,” American origin.
- Wilder: “Untamed” or “wild,” German origin.^{[5]
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Girl Names that Mean Freedom

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There are so many girl names that mean “free” or “freedom,” so choose one of these options to encourage your child to live life on her own terms and seek out exciting adventures. These are some of our favorite names:
- Aditi: “Freedom,” “boundless,” or “limitless,” Indian origin.^{[6]
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- Carly: “Free man,” German origin.
- Caroline: “Free man,” French and German origin.^{[7]
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- Charlotte: “Free man,” French origin.
- Derora: “Freedom” or “sparrow,” Hebrew origin.^{[8]
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- Drorit: “Freedom” or “sparrow,” Hebrew origin.
- Elira: “To be free,” Albanian origin.^{[9]
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- Eleutheria: “Freedom,” Greek origin.
- Francesca: “Free man,” Italian origin.^{[10]
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- Francine: “Free one,” French origin.
- Indie: “Independent,” American origin.
- Karla: “Free man,” German origin.
- Liberty: “Freedom” or “free choice,” Latin origin.^{[11]
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- Lysandra: “Liberator,” Greek origin.
- Malaya: “Free” or “independent,” Filipino origin.^{[12]
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- Ominira: “Freedom” or “liberation,” Yoruba origin.
- Saoirse: “Freedom,” Irish origin.^{[13]
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- Saorlaith: “Free ruler” or “free princess,” Irish origin.

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Boy Names Associated with Freedom

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Freedom is a powerful idea that’s associated with lots of symbols throughout cultures around the world. So, consider giving your baby boy a name that symbolizes freedom, like a name that means “bird” or “wind.” Or, name him after a historical figure or fictional character who’s associated with freedom. Here are some more ideas:
- Adler: “Eagle,” German origin.^{[14]
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- Anil: “Air” or “wind,” Indian origin.
- Arnold: “Eagle,” German origin.
- Fūjin: After the Japanese god of the wind.
- Gavin: “White hawk,” Welsh origin.^{[15]
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- Hayate: “Swift wind” or “sound of the wind,” Japanese origin.
- Phoenix: After the mythological bird.
- Samir: “Wind” or “gentle breeze,” Sanskrit origin.^{[16]
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Girl Names Associated Freedom

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Soaring birds and gusts of wind are popular symbols of freedom. So, instead of giving your baby girl a name that means “freedom,” consider giving her a name that’s associated with freedom. You might even name her after someone who fights for freedom, whether that’s a historical figure or a fictional character. Check out some of our ideas below:
- April: “To open,” Latin origin.
- Birdie: “Little bird” or “bird-like,” Old English origin.^{[17]
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- Dove: After the bird, symbolizing peace and freedom.
- Era: “Wind,” Albanian origin.^{[18]
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- Feronia: Associated with the Roman goddess of wildness and fertility.
- Fiadh: “Wildness,” Irish origin.
- Lark: “Songbird,” British origin.^{[19]
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- Paloma: “Dove,” Spanish origin.
- Samira: “Wind,” Sanskrit origin.^{[20]
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Gender-neutral Names Associated with Freedom

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If you’re not into a name that’s traditionally masculine or feminine, there are plenty of gender-neutral names that mean “free” or “freedom.” Plus, there are lots of names that are associated with symbols of freedom, like birds and the fresh air. Consider one of these options below:
- Aquila: “Eagle,” Latin origin.
- Darby: “Free,” Irish origin.
- Francis: “Free,” Latin origin.^{[21]
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- Herut: “Freedom” or “liberty,” Hebrew origin.
- Jay: “Blue-crested bird,” Latin origin.
- Justice: “Just” or “right,” English and Latin origin.
- Kanoa: “The freed one,” Hawaiian origin.^{[22]
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- Robin: After the songbird.
- Saba: “Soft wind,” Arabic origin.^{[23]
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- Zephyr: “West wind,” Greek origin.^{[24]
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