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About Aussie Names

Why Aussie Names?

Australia is one of the most multicultural countries in the world — and that shows up in its names. Walk into any Australian school, hospital, or office and you'll encounter names from Irish, Greek, Vietnamese, Lebanese, Indian, Italian, Chinese, and Indigenous traditions, all sitting comfortably alongside classic Anglo names like Bruce and Shirley.

That diversity is wonderful. Pronouncing those names correctly? That takes practice.

Aussie Names was built for anyone who's ever hesitated before calling out a name — a new colleague at work, a patient on a chart, a student on the roll call. Whether you're new to Australia, working with Australian clients, or just want to stop guessing, this app gives you the syllable breakdown, IPA notation, and audio playback to get it right.

How it works

Each of the 3,000+ names includes:

  • Syllable chips showing how the name breaks apart
  • Stressed syllable highlighted so you know where the emphasis falls
  • IPA notation for the phonetically precise
  • Audio playback so you can hear it spoken aloud
  • Study mode to work through names as flashcards, filtered by difficulty

Built with care

Names matter. Getting someone's name right is a small act of respect that goes a long way. This app exists to make that easier.