Why don't all names have audio?

We only publish audio recorded by native speakers: by the project owner, by invited Nigerian contributors, or by community submissions. If a name doesn't have audio yet, you'll see a Submit a pronunciation button on its page. Anyone can record and send one.

How do you decide a name's tribe?

Tribe is sourced from the name's language of origin in multiple references (Wikipedia, community sites, our curated CSV). When sources disagree we hold the name as draft until a human reviews it. Many Nigerian names cross tribal boundaries, and those are usually tagged with the most common origin.

Is the gender label your editorial opinion?

No. The gender on every name page is a community-perception vote. Anyone can cast one, and the bars reflect what visitors have collectively said. Many Nigerian names are genuinely unisex and the masculine / feminine split tells you something the dictionary can't.

Can I record audio for my own name and have it published?

Yes, that's exactly the point. Head to the contribute page and pick “Submit a pronunciation”. We credit every contributor on the name page.

I found a meaning that's wrong. What do I do?

Send a correction via the contribute page, pick “Suggest a correction”, paste the name slug, and tell us what should change and why. We review every submission and update sources if we accept the change.

Why does the search find my name when I type without accents?

Every entry has a diacritic-stripped form indexed for search. Ayo finds Àyọ́ even though the display preserves the original tones.

Are the famous people listed Nigerian Names' opinion of who's famous?

No. The famous-people roster is auto-pulled from Wikidata. Every person listed is a Nigerian citizen who has a Wikipedia article and whose first name matches. Clicking any person opens their Wikipedia page so you can read about them in full context.

Can I use this data for my app / research / book?

Audio recordings are licensed individually per contributor and you should ask. Meaning, phonetic, and tribe data may be reused with attribution to nigeriannames.com and a link back to the name's page. For commercial reuse or bulk export, get in touch.