The search for baby names can be challenging and stressful - where do you begin?
Well, if you're after a name containing the letter X, this article lists some amazing options! It contains both boy names with X and girl names with X, ranging from more traditional names to geographic and unusual ones.
We've also listed some names with the letter X which have been made popular by celebrities. No need to search all over the internet, you're bound to find at least one baby name you'll love in here!
If you're after more inspiration for baby names containing a certain letter, take a look at our list of 100 names beginning with the letter H or the letter T! There you will find some beautiful ideas of baby names for your baby girl or boy.
This list of the top 50 baby names that contain the letter X contains both boy names and girl names.
Felix(male) is a Latin word which means "lucky" or "fortunate".
Maddox(male) is derived from a Welsh word meaning "son of Madoc", which may mean "fortunate" in Welsh.
Rex(male), a Latin boy's name meaning "king".
Paxton(male) is derived from an English town, pax means "peace" in Latin.
Loxley(female) comes from Old English words which mean "woodland clearing". It is a place in the story of Robin Hood.
Julisa, Meaning: youthful or sky father Origin: Spanish variation of Julia ~ View Detail
Onyx(neutral) is an English baby name which refers to a black gemstone. The word "onyx" comes from the Greek for "claw" or "fingernail".
Yulissa, Origin: English ~ View Detail
Yulisa, Meaning: youthful or sky father Origin: Spanish variation of Julisa or Julia
Brixton(male), a variant of the Braxton, it is a district in London.
Max(neutral), a diminutive of Maximiliam, Maxim, Maxwell, Maxine.
Calix(male) derives from the Latin word for "chalice". It is a diminutive of the name Calixtus, a Roman name which means "the most beautiful".
Lexington(neutral) is derived from the English word which means "town of the new law". It is a town in Massachusetts and Kentucky (USA).
Baxter(English) is originally a surname which comes from the Old English for "baker". Baxter Dury is a famous English musician.
Dexter(male), originally a surname which comes from the Old English meaning "dye". Dexter is an assassin in the eponymous TV show.
Ciarra, Origin: Irish
Phoenix(neutral). From the Greek word meaning "crimson", this word refers to a mythological bird which can be reborn from its ashes. It is a city in Arizona (USA).
Pax(male) is derived from the English town Paxton, but originates from the Latin word for "peace".
Beaux(neutral) is a variant on Beau, the French word which means "beautiful".
Claxton(male), originally a surname which meant "Clark's town" in Old English.
Nix(neutral), a diminutive of the name Phoenix, which comes from the Greek word for "crimson".
Shianne, Origin: Hebrew
Croix(male) comes from the French word for "cross".
Beatrix(female) is a German name which comes from the Latin words "viatrix" which means "voyager" and "beatus" which means "blessed". Beatrix Potter is a famous English children's books author, so it's perfect for a baby.
Huxley(neutral) is derived from the Old English surname meaning "Hugh's clearing/meadow".
Lennox(neutral) is of Scottish origin and derived from the name of a region in Scotland.
Coleton, Origin: English
Ajax(male) comes from Greek mythology. Ajax was a great warrior who led the Greeks in the Trojan War.
Dax(male), a diminutive of Daxton, which is a variant of the place name Claxton.
Lux(neutral) comes from the Latin word for "light".
Buxton(male) refers to a town in Derbyshire (UK) whose name in Middle English meant "bowing stones".
Knox(male), a Scottish name which means "round hill". Fort Knox is a famous place in Kentucky (USA).
Juwan, Origin: Arabic
Nox(female) is a Latin word which means "night".
Bronx(male) is an American name which means "Bronck's Land", after a European settler. It is famously a borough of New York City (USA).
Kaylan, Origin: American
Exodus(male) a biblical word which comes from the Greek word for "the exit of a large group".
Maxine(female) is the feminine form of Maximilian, from the Latin word "maximus" meaning "the greatest".
Braxton(male), derived from the Old English word meaning "from bricks town".
Saxon(male) is the name of a civilisation (the Saxons) which comes from the Germanic word for "knife".
Kendrix(neutral) is a variant of Kendrick, which is an English surname originating from the Welsh word for "greatest champion". It is similar to popular rapper Kendrick Lamar's name.
Maxwell(male), from the Old English words meaning "the stream of Maccus". It is often used as a surname, for example in model Stella Maxwell.
Roxanne(female) is derived from the Latin "roxana" which means "dawn". It can also be spelled Roxane or Roxxanne.
Fox(neutral) is originally a surname which comes from the Old English "fox", referring to the orange furry mammal. It can also be spelled Foxx, like Jamie Foxx.
Maximilian(male) is derived from the Roman surname Maximilianus, which comes from the Latin word for "the greatest".
Bex(female), an abbreviation of Bexley or Rebecca.
Bryana, Origin: Variations of Briana
Micayla, Origin: Hebrew
Bijoux(female) comes from the French word for "jewels".
Hendrix(neutral), originally a surname derived from the Germanic "Heimrich" which means "ruler of the home". It is the famous guitarist's Jimi Hendrix's surname.
Margaux(female), a French variant of the Greek "Margarites" which means "pearl". It is a variant on Margo and pronounced in the same way, without the x.
Dixie(female) is an American baby name derived from the French word "dix" meaning "ten". TikTok star and singer Dixie D'Amelio bears this name.
Baylie, Origin: English
Dixon(male) is derived from a German word which means "Richard's son".
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Alix(female) is a medieval form of Alice, which comes from the Germanic word for "noble" and "light".
Lynx(female) refers to a mythological creature which is the keeper of the secrets of the forest. It's also a constellation.
Bexley(female) is of English origin and means "woodland clearing".
Alex(neutral), a diminutive of Alexander, Alexis, Alexandra, Alexa.
