110 Unique & Inspiring Names That Mean Dream or Dreamer

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Discover whimsical & creative name ideas for your little visionary

Co-authored by Amber Crain

Last Updated: July 21, 2026 Fact Checked

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Sleep- & Night-Inspired Names

Dreams have always represented hope, imagination, and limitless possibility… which makes them perfect for baby name inspiration! If you’re looking for names that mean “dream” or “dreamer,” you’re in the right place! Below, we’ll be sharing unique naming options for boys, and girls, as well as gender-neutral options. We’ll also cover creative names inspired by dreaming, sleep, and nighttime. Scroll down to get started!

Top Names That Mean Dream

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An illustration listing popular names that mean “dream.”

For girls: Aisling, Ametsa, Esra, Lourdes, Kala, Rüya
For boys: Andri, Baduli, Chavez, Chelem, Navid
For gender-neutral: Amani, Arien, Hayal, Yumeko

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Girl Names That Mean Dream

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Are you looking for a beautiful and feminine name that means “dream”? Look no further! Check out our list below of unique and ethereal names for your little girl (or a female character) that mean “dream,” “dreamer,” or “vision.” There’s something here for everyone!
- Ahlam (Arabic): “Dreams” or “visions”
- Aisling (Irish): “Dream” or “vision”
- Ala (African): “Dream”
- Alora (African): “My dream”
- Alviva (English): “Dreamer” (also means “elf-friend”)
- Ametsa (Basque): “Dream”
- Anoushka (Sanskrit): “Fulfilling one’s dreams”
- Baduli (Indian): “Dreamer” or “one who analyzes”
- Bhranti (Indian): “Daydream”
- Breuddwyd (Welsh): “Dream”
- Chimere (French): “Dreamy”
- Deisy (French): “Dream” or “passionate”
- Eislyn (Celtic): “Dream” or “vision”
- Esra (Turkish): “Dream”
- Imena (African): “Dreams”
- Isleen (Irish): “Dream” or “vision”
- Isra (Arabic): “Journey of the night”
- Kala (South Indian): “Dream”
- Lourdes (French): “Dreams”
- Marzena (Polish): “One who dreams”
- Maya (Sanskrit): “Illusion” or “dream-like appearance”
- Nisa (Thai): “Night” or “dream”
- Oniria (Spanish): “Dream-like”
- Penelope (Greek): “Weaver” or associated with “Dream weaving”
- Phantasia (Greek): “Fantasy” or “imagination”
- Reverie (English): “Daydream”
- Roya (Persian): “Dream”
- Rüya (Turkish): “Dream,” “vision,” or “sight”
- Samja (Croatian/Serbian): “She dreams”
- Sognata (Italian): “Dreamed”
- Somna (Latin): Related to sleep or dreaming
- Sueño (Spanish): “Dream”
- Swapnika (Sanskrit): “Dream”
- Swapanili (Hindu): “Dream-like”
- Swapnasundari (Sanskrit): “Woman of dreams”
- Vidette (French): “Vision”
- Yume (Japanese): “Dream”
- Yumeha (Japanese): “Dream reborn”

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Boy Names That Mean Dream

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Masculine-leaning names that mean “dream” are less plentiful than feminine ones, but there are still tons of unique choices to consider, and they come from all over the world! Your special boy (or male character) will stand out from the crowd with one of these dreamy names:
- Almos (Hungarian): “Dreamy,” “sleepy,” or “the dreamt one”
- Alweo (Latin): “Dreamer at heart”
- Alyan (Arabic): “one who accomplishes impossible dreams”
- Amets (Basque): “Dream”
- Ayumu (Japanese): “Dream” or “vision”
- Andri/Endri (Albanian): “Dreamer”
- Baduli (Indian): “Dreamer”
- Bruatar (Gaelic): “Dreamer”
- Chavez (Spanish): “Dream-maker”
- Chelem (Arabic): “Dream”
- Eidniuet (Welsh): “Daydreamer”
- Esperaunce (French): “To dream” or “to hope”
- Hulum (Arabic): “Dream”
- Khamari (African): “Dreamer”
- Navid (Persian): “Happy dream”
- Orin “Dream of light”
- Sanal (Indian): “Memorable” or “dream”
- Swapan (Hindi): “Dream”
- Swapnesh (Indian): “King of dreams”
- Yeraz (Arabic): “Dream”
- Yerazig (Armenian): “Little dream”

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Gender Neutral Names That Mean Dream

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If you’re looking for a gender-neutral name that means “dream,” we’ve got you. Gender-neutral names often feel fresh and modern, and the naming options below are no exception. Check out these unique names that would be perfect for any child (or character):
- Albadawi (Arabic): “Inner dream”
- Amani (Arabic): “Dreams” or “wishes”
- Arien (Greek): “Dreamy person”
- Azlin (inspired by Gaelic): “Dream”
- Bruadair (Gaelic): “Dream”
- Chelem (Arabic): “Dream”
- Guifi (Chamoru): “Dream”
- Grantley (Old English): “Dreamer”
- Hayal (Arabic): “Dream”
- Ialu (Egyptian): “Field of dreams”
- Joldewin (Old English): “Dreamers”
- Joydever (Gaelic): “Dream big”
- Kanasu (Hindu): “Dreamy”
- Menaali (Gaelic): “Dreamland”
- Moeuhane (Hawaiian): “Dream”
- Nara (French): “Dreamland”
- Reve (French): “Dream”
- Sominus (Latin): Related to dreams and dreamers
- Somnia (Latin-inspired): “Dreams”
- Sovanna (Cambodian): “Golden dream”
- Swaranlal (Sikh): “Dreamy person”
- Yumeko (Japanese): “Dream child”

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Names Inspired By Dreams, Sleep & Night

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Dream-inspired names are creative, whimsical, and well worth considering! Below, you’ll find a list of masculine, feminine, and gender-neutral names that are inspired by (or closely connected to) the concepts of dreaming, sleeping, and the night.
- Amaya (Japanese): “Night rain” (feminine)
- Breksta: Lithuanian goddess of dreams and twilight (feminine)
- Brizo: Ancient Greek goddess who delivered prophecies via dreams (feminine)
- Celeste (Italian/French): “Heavenly” (feminine)
- Elara (Greek): One of Jupiter’s moons (feminine)
- Erebos/Erebus: Greek deity associated with darkness (masculine)
- Icelus: Personification of dreams in Greek mythology (masculine)
- Hesper (Greek): Evening star (gender-neutral)
- Hypnos: Greek god of sleep (masculine)
- Ikelos: Greek god of nightmares (masculine)
- Kamaria (Swahili): “Moonlight” (feminine)
- Kishi (Japanese): “Night shore” (gender-neutral)
- Layla (Arabic): “Night” (feminine)
- Luna (Latin): Moon (feminine)
- Miyu (Japanese): “Beautiful evening” (feminine)
- Morpheus: Greek God of dreams (masculine)
- Niorun: Norse goddess of dreams (feminine)
- Nisha (Indian): “Night” (feminine)
- Nox (Latin): “Night” (gender-neutral)
- Nyx: Greek goddess of the night (feminine)
- Okanu: African god of dreams (masculine)
- Oneiroi (Greek): “Dream spirits” (gender-neutral)
- Orpheus (Greek): “Darkness of night” (masculine)
- Rajani (Sanskrit): “Night” (gender-neutral)
- Ratri (Sanskrit): “Night” (gender-neutral)
- Selene: Greek moon goddess (feminine)
- Somnus: Roman god of sleep (masculine)
- Teneva (Indian): “Evening star” (gender-neutral)
- Tutu: Egyptian spirit who protects people from bad dreams (gender-neutral)
- Twyla (British): “Twilight” (feminine)
- Vespera (Latin): “Of the evening" or “evening star” (feminine)
- Yoru (Japanese): “Night” (gender-neutral)