Choosing a Name
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Choosing a NamePregnancy
American historical figures and leaders are a great source of interesting names for your new baby.
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Baby NamesNaming TrendsBy L. Elizabeth Forry
If you are seeking a colonial name for your baby, we’ve compiled a list of 75 baby names that have their history and roots in the earliest days of America from the Mayflower and the first Thanksgiving up and through the Revolutionary War that brought America her Independence.
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Choosing a NamePregnancy
If names from cowboy movies don't inspire you, consider the symbols and icons of the Old West, or this list of western place names.
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Choosing a NamePregnancy
Here are some potential baby names, drawn from the names of legendary Western heroes and their foes.
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Choosing a NamePregnancy
Old cowboy movies and television shows are a great inspiration for western-sounding names, like the ones listed here.
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Names for MultiplesPregnancy Health
If you're expecting multiple babies, this resource can help you pick multiple perfect names!
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Creating a NamePregnancy
Here's a wide variety of suggestions to help you create a neo-name for your baby.
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Creating a NamePregnancy
Try to follow this list of rules when creating a name for your baby.
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Creating a NamePregnancy
Instead of following the traditional path when picking a baby name, consider creating a new name. Learn about the origins of this practice.
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Baby NamesPregnancyBy Charise Rohm Nulsen
When choosing a middle name for your baby, it’s important to think about your intention. Is it to honor a family member or your heritage? Do you simply want something that sounds good with the first and last name? No matter what you’re looking for, we’ll help you get started in choosing a middle name.
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Middle NamesPregnancy
Follow these steps for choosing the perfect middle name for your new baby.
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Choosing a NamePregnancy
Follow these tips for dealing with family members who want you to name your baby after a relative or another important figure.
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Choosing a NamePregnancy
Follow these tips for picking a baby name that sounds and looks appealing.
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Choosing a NamePregnancy
It's important to think about how a first name sounds with your last name, when picking a name for your child.
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Choosing a NamePregnancy
There are no hard rules for naming your child, but the author strongly suggests that you follow these guidelines.
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Naming TrendsPregnancy
The author of this article predicts the naming trends of the future.
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Naming TrendsPregnancy
It's currently trendy, even in Hollywood, to use traditional and classic names that have long been out of favor ("boomerang names").
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Choosing a NamePregnancy
Here are some common names taken from literary masters Shakespeare and Dickens.
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