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Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions — These Terms govern your access to and use of NameLibrary (the “Site”), available at namelibrary.org. By using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

Last updated: January 8, 2026

Contact: [email protected]


1) About NameLibrary

NameLibrary publishes reference-style content about human names, including meanings, origins, pronunciation guidance, spelling variants, and cultural notes. The Site is provided for informational purposes only and is not professional advice.

2) Eligibility

You may use the Site only if you can legally form a binding agreement under applicable law. The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age required by your jurisdiction).

3) Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, the Site and its content (including text, page structure, curated lists, and original writing) are owned by or licensed to NameLibrary and are protected by intellectual property laws.

Permitted use

  • You may read and use the Site for personal, non-commercial reference.
  • You may share links to our pages freely.
  • You may quote short excerpts for commentary or reference, provided you include clear attribution and a link to the original page.

Prohibited use

  • Copying or republishing substantial portions of the Site without permission.
  • Scraping, crawling, or using automated tools to extract content at scale, except as allowed by law or with our written consent.
  • Creating derivative databases from our content for commercial use.
  • Removing or altering copyright notices or attribution.

If you want to reuse content in a bigger way, contact us and explain what you have in mind. Many cases can be solved with a simple permission grant and clear attribution.

4) User submissions

You may submit corrections, pronunciation notes, spelling variants, or new names for consideration. By submitting, you confirm that your submission is accurate to the best of your knowledge and does not infringe third-party rights.

You grant NameLibrary a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free permission to use, edit, adapt, publish, translate, and display your submission in connection with operating and improving the Site. You may request removal of personal identifiers you included by mistake (for example, if you accidentally included private contact details).

Submit corrections or names here: Suggest a Correction / Submit a Name

5) Accuracy, research, and limitations

We aim to publish useful and well-researched information, but names can be complex. Meanings and origins may vary by region, time period, transliteration standard, or source. We do not guarantee that any page is complete, error-free, or suitable for a specific purpose.

For a detailed explanation of our sourcing approach, see our Sources / References page. For limitations and liability boundaries, see our Disclaimer.

6) Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices.

Privacy Policy

7) Third-party links and services

The Site may include links to third-party websites or services. We do not control those sites and are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk.

8) Availability and changes

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site (in whole or in part) at any time. We may also update content, features, or these Terms. If we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date.

9) Disclaimer of warranties

The Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, NameLibrary disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

10) Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, NameLibrary will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, arising from or related to your use of (or inability to use) the Site or its content.

11) Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless NameLibrary from and against claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your misuse of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

12) Governing law

These Terms are governed by applicable laws based on our operational location, without regard to conflict of law principles. Courts with appropriate jurisdiction will be the venue for disputes, unless required otherwise by applicable consumer protection laws.

13) Contact

If you have questions about these Terms or you want to request permission to reuse content, contact us.

Email: [email protected]