Choosing a Name

The last letter of the alphabet doesn’t get a lot of notice on most baby name lists and Z names are not usually among the most popular baby girl names, but the truth is there are quite a few wonderful and unique baby girl names that start with ...

When looking at baby names for the new addition to your family, you don't always have to choose one that is long or complicated for it to be unique and beautiful. Sometimes the simplest names are the most original and wonderful. More: 75 One Syl...

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...

Nature inspires us with its beauty. Trees, woods, forests, and glens all evoke magical imagery and wonder; they are the stuff of fairytales and far off places. Therefore, it is little wonder there are so many baby names related to trees and natur...

Few things in our lives are more inspiring and meaningful than colors. Specific colors evoke memories and thoughts of favorite holidays and traditions. We all have our favorites and seeing them can bring us joy. Some even say our favorite color s...

If faith plays an important role in your life, choosing inspiration from The Bible when picking a name for your little one is a great place to start. Whether biblical characters from your favorite stories, or names with meanings that are powerful...

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 ...

Puerto Rico is a Caribbean island and an unincorporated territory of the United States and is home to nearly three million people. This beautiful, lush island is approximately 1,000 miles southeast of Miami. The culture and language have been hea...

By now you have probably been through countless baby names, trying to find the perfect one for your baby girl. It may seem unconventional, but why not choose a funny baby name? What makes these silly is some of their origins or because they are a...

You don't have to be an art expert to know many of the most famous artists in the world. There is art all around you if you know where to look. If you are looking to pay homage to your artsy side, why not choose one of these wonderful names for y...

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...

In recent years, many parents have sought to choose a more unique name for their children, resulting in some of the most timeless, classic names getting overlooked. However, this can allow you to bring one of those names back and give it new popu...

New York is iconic for so many reasons, which is why it's one of the top tourist destinations in the country. If you were born there or just love to visit, you may consider a name for your baby inspired by something that makes New York special. ...

There are many ways to gain inspiration when choosing a name for your little one, especially if you want to bestow characteristics you hope your baby will have. Grace indicates elegance, poise, and honor, all lovely attributes for a child to have...

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?...

If you are not familiar with the term steampunk, it is a genre of science fiction with a historical setting usually involving steam-powered machinery. It has morphed over the years to include a fashion and design style that includes historical in...

We have all seen our fair share of strange baby names, and most of the time they come from celebrities. To be unique and claim their own identities, their famous parents chose names that could be seen as all their own. More: 75 Celebrity Baby Na...

Few things are more magical and mythical than the moon. The moon has inspired and awed humankind for as long as there is written history, and likely much further back. The full moon is something to awe, and personification of the moon has a deep-...