Choosing a Name

Choosing the right name for your baby girl can be a challenging experience. There are no shortage of ideas and resources to help you narrow down your options, but there can be many factors that you are taking into consideration when choosing the ...

Will your child become the next A-list actor, Pulitzer prize winner, Olympic athlete, or world leader? Thanks to the How Famous is Your Name tool, there’s a way to find out. More: The Most Successful Baby Names Celebrity Names for Babies: How...

When it comes to choosing baby names, deciding on a middle name can be an exciting challenge. You can use a middle name for so many purposes. The first thing to consider is your intention behind choosing a baby name that includes a middle name. I...

As you choose a middle name for your baby boy, you can consider various themes for inspiration. Would you like to use a family name from your family tree? Would you like a one-syllable option that simply sounds good with your first and last name ...

Flannel- and beanie-wearing folks who sip craft beer and eat artisanal cheeses. Whether you’re all for it, or they grind your gears, there is one thing that hipsters are actually quite good at - naming their babies. It sounds absolutely nutty, ...

Trying to find a name for a baby girl can be incredibly hard. There are so many options! One way to narrow down your choices is to hone in on an interest. If you like all things witchy, dark, and maybe a little Gothic, this is certainly the list ...

Ethnic Variations of Names Many names in common use in the U.S. today can be linked to a foreign heritage merely by using the form of the name that relates to a specific country. While this approach doesn't work for every name, you'll find that ...

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Do you believe in magic? Draw inspiration from pop culture and all things mystical with these names for your baby boy. These mythical monikers are perfectly enchanting for your little one, because let’s face it: babies are pure magic. More: 25...

Vikings have always been a genuinely fascinating culture. These Scandinavian seafarers are notorious for their worldly raids, longships, battle cries, and fierce women. Although the origin of the word Viking is still debated amongst scholars, man...

A printable PDF version of our current top 100 baby names for girls in the U.S. from the Social Security Administration. Click on each name to see its meaning, and check off the heart next to the names you like (assign one column of hearts to eac...

Dragons are nothing if not fascinating. These scaly creatures, often with wings, have the ability to breathe fire and are utter magic. Sometimes they’re used for good and sometimes for evil. In English mythology, they’re usually the monsters,...

Draw your inspiration from what’s above for your baby. Like astrological names, celestial names are inspired by the stars, and are the perfect trendy option for your out-of-this-world little one. More: 75 Modern Names for Babies Baby Girl Nam...

Naming your child can be very exciting. There are so many things to consider when searching for a name for your future baby like origin, meaning, uniqueness, and popularity.  More: These Were the Top Baby Names and Trends of 2019 If you want t...

Old Testament Boys' Names Of the many names included in the Old Testament of the Bible, these are the ones that have found the most favor over the years: Name Dropping Are there any biblical names in today's name pool that should be avoided? N...

It’s hard to believe 2019 is over. Now that the year is over, we can see it was quite a year for baby names. According to the Social Security Administration’s list, which they’ve kept since 1879, Liam and Emma are the most popular baby name...

Choosing a baby name allows you to imbue your child’s life with both inspiration and meaning. An inspirational baby name can be a permanent reminder to both your family and your child that life is filled with potential and many ways to contribu...

As you prepare for the arrival of your new baby, one of the most important questions to ponder often revolves around what your baby’s name should be. A name can represent so much including where your family has come from and what you want the f...