Choosing a Name

American historical figures and leaders are a great source of interesting names for your new baby.

By 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.

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.

Here are some potential baby names, drawn from the names of legendary Western heroes and their foes.

Old cowboy movies and television shows are a great inspiration for western-sounding names, like the ones listed here.

If you're expecting multiple babies, this resource can help you pick multiple perfect names!

Here's a wide variety of suggestions to help you create a neo-name for your baby.

Try to follow this list of rules when creating a name for your baby.

Instead of following the traditional path when picking a baby name, consider creating a new name. Learn about the origins of this practice.

Follow these steps for choosing the perfect middle name for your new baby.

By 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.

Follow these tips for dealing with family members who want you to name your baby after a relative or another important figure.

Follow these tips for picking a baby name that sounds and looks appealing.

It's important to think about how a first name sounds with your last name, when picking a name for your child.

The author of this article predicts the naming trends of the future.

There are no hard rules for naming your child, but the author strongly suggests that you follow these guidelines.

It's currently trendy, even in Hollywood, to use traditional and classic names that have long been out of favor ("boomerang names").

Here are some common names taken from literary masters Shakespeare and Dickens.