Taupo

What better way to welcome baby with open arms than by gifting them the delightful name Taupo? This masculine title is of Filipino origin and means “hail” and “hello.” Taupo is a Tagalog surname making its mark as an uplifting first name with a friendly demeanor. Taupo also has roots in Māori, stemming from the cliff name Taupō-nui-a-Tia, meaning “great cloak of Tia,” as well as New Zealand’s largest lake. This moniker also has Samoan roots, where it refers to the ceremonial hostess of a high chief’s household. Baby Taupo will always be reminded to greet every opportunity with positivity, saying “hello” to the world wherever they go!