Thai Baby Names to Make You Smile

Nestled right in the heart of Southeast Asia—with Myanmar to the left and Cambodia and Laos to the right—is Thailand, an ancient kingdom nation home to busy cities, beautiful Buddhist temples (more than 40,000, in fact!), lush rice fields that go for miles and some of the world’s most flavorful cuisines. With many magnificent historical sights and a vibrant culture that dates back thousands of years, there’s so much wonder to explore. And the best part is that honoring your Thai ancestry (or favorite place on the planet!) can be as easy as choosing a stunning Thai name for your baby boy or girl.

In Thailand, names are considered a special part of a person’s identity. For many Thai parents, it’s important to choose a moniker with a positive and empowering meaning. It’s also common for parents to seek advice from monks, fortune tellers, astrologers and respected figures while deciding what they’ll call baby.

While a child’s first name is, of course, their legal name, in Thai culture, you might find that nicknames are more widely used and often are inspired by physical traits, hobbies, astrology, foreign words, animals and even plants!

Welcoming a new baby into the world is a journey filled with so much excitement—and so is naming your bundle of joy. And if you just so happen to be drawn to names from Thailand, you’ve come to the right place; we’ve got plenty that are perfect for sharing some amazing Thai culture with your tiny tot. Check out Saylee, Yindee, Yuthakon, Lamon and many of the other Thai boy names and Thai girl names we’ve rounded up for baby’s big arrival!