Cute Baby Names

2008-05-14T09:03:00.001-07:00

Find the Right Baby Name Easily
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The task for finding the right name for your child is very important because in the end the result will affect your child through all of his or her life and this often means 70 years or more. The responsibility that you have on your hands are therefore a great one so do what most people do and spend some time thinking and planning before deciding.If you have been at your doctor’s office you might already have been told what the gender of your baby is and that makes the job of finding the perfect name so much easier because it will instantly cut the list into half. Now that is what is called working effectively! But seriously, knowing the gender will help you get on track faster and thereby save you time to make the right decision.If you are a couple and you have decided that you will need to agree on what to name your child the process will often be a little though because there are many emotions involved. Luckily it is all about negotiation and in the end you will have to agree. However it is seen that some couples will actually name their child several names because they couldn’t agree. This has shown to provide some combinations that are more rare than brilliant.If you have no clue where to start the process it is advised to start by writing a list of names that you think are cute, strong, feminine, masculine (depending on the gender of your child) and keep writing until you are out of ideas. It often helps to put things onto paper because if will free the creativity of the mind and eventually it will have you come up with even more baby names.When you can not find even one more name to put on the list the next step is to go online to find lists of baby names that can be used for inspiration. You will find thousands upon thousands of baby names online but before you start the search you need to think of what you want to find. Do you feel that the meaning of the name of your baby is important then be sure to include the word “meaning” into your search terms!If meaning is not important but geography is then include then country name for which you want to find a name. Today search statistics show that Irish baby boy names are very popular, but that might not be for you. You might believe that Jewish names or biblical names are appropriate and you will therefore need to remember that when searching for a baby name.There are many sites online giving you ideas and tips but in the end the decision is yours (and your partners). When you have a list that is long enough start sorting it with the best names first. When the list is sorted delete anything below the first ten names. Then put the list of those ten names up a place where you will see it every day and spend some time every time you pass it to think and feel what will be right for your baby.This little trick will have one name come to you and when your child is born the name you have chosen will be the perfect name for your child and your child will eventually love you for it.
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2007-12-12T10:03:00.001-08:00

Wacky baby namesBy Rachel Christie
Last Updated: 1:49am BST 09/08/2007
1. Kal-el Coppola (Son of actor Nicolas Cage)
2. Audio Science (Son of actress Shannyn Sossaman)
3. Bluebell Madonna (Daughter of Singer Geri Halliwell)
4. Daisy Boo (Daughter of chef Jamie Oliver)
5. Pilot Inspektor (Son of actress Beth Riesgraf and actor Jason Lee)
6. Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily (Daughter of television presenter Paula Yates and Singer Michael Hutchence)
7. Dixie Dot (Daughter of television presenter Anna Ryder Richardson)
8. God'Iss Love Stone (Daughter of Singer Lil'Mo)
9. Jermajesty (Son of Singer Jermaine Jackson)
10. Apple (Daughter of actress Gwyneth Paltrow and singer Chris Martin)

Tips for Choosing the right Baby Name

2007-09-17T09:39:00.000-07:00

www.popularbabynames.com

A name is an ever-lasting gift from you to your babyA name is the sweetest and an ever lasting gift from you to your baby. It is more than a term of identification.
Select a name on how you picture your baby as an adultYour baby's name reflects how you picture your baby as an adult. If you imagine that he may become an athletic person, you might select a name, which reflects physical strength and athleticism.
Be prepared for nicknamesMany names have their associated nicknames. Be aware of nicknames that will forever sound like a little boy or girl like Billy, Bobby , Jimmy and Putti.
Be careful about Unisex namesThough lovely, be careful of names that, at least phonetically, fit both sexes. Such names might confuse others while determining a sex based on names.
Consider the sound of the nameSelect a name, which blends properly with the last and middle name. General rule is: A long last name goes better with a short first name and vice versa.
Be aware of tongue twistersAlso look for tongue twisters. The combination of first and the last name should not turn into a tongue twister.
There are many factors which might influence you in determining a name for your baby. But the fact that you like that name, is an important step toward forming a strong bond with your baby.

2007-09-03T11:09:00.001-07:00

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Some points to consider when looking at unusual cute names for your baby.

When ever a parent is deciding on what names they will consider for their baby there are some points that need to be taken into consideration. These considerations are even more important when they are looking at choosing unusual cute baby names for their child.

1. Firstly it is important that you consider the baby's last name when choosing a unusual cute name for them. By saying the two names together you should be able to see if they sit well together and have a nice ring to them. If you need to repeat the name out loud as many times as you like in order to see just how good it sounds.

2. If your last name is short then choose a long first baby name as this will strike a good balance. However, last names which contain 2 syllables will typically sound good no matter what length the first name happens to be. Whilst if you have a long surname then choose a shorter baby's name in order to provide them with the right balance especially when it is said.

3. It is important to remember that any unusual cute baby's name you choose for your child will be with them for the rest of their lives. So although a name like "Precious" may suit your child for their first few years in the future such a name may cause them problems in finding the right sort of job or how the integrate with other people.

4. Also think twice before you choose an unusual name for your child. Research carried out has shown that kids with odd names are more often than likely going to be teased by their peers and find it more difficult to socialize.

5. Whenever you are choosing an unusual cute baby name is not to forget about the middle name as well. You do not want to choose a name that you love only to find that both the middle name and your surname do not sit comfortably with it. So yet again say all the names out loud in order to sit if they meld together beautifully. It may be that you need to change the first and middle names round in order to get the right sound.

So when it comes to choosing unusual cute baby names, parents should be wary of what they choose and spend some time taking into consideration the points provided above. Hopefully by doing this a parent will avoid the pitfalls which could lead to problems for their child in later life.

2007-09-03T08:35:00.001-07:00

www.adorablebabygifts.com

Funny/Cute baby names for boys and girls baby names For The Year 2007-08. Send us your funny/cute baby name!
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Cute girl names	Funny boy names
Remember	Foxx
Cocoa	Jayco
Bree	Fonzie
Cricket	Mickey
Oliveoyl
Kermie
Eris (born an Aries)

2007-09-02T17:10:00.000-07:00

www.baby.lovetoknow.com

Cute Baby Names A through D

Abbey
Abe
Abigail
Addy
Andy
Apple
Ashlyn
Asia
Ava

Bailey
Biff
Bly
Bobbie
Boris
Brandee
Brandie
Brantley
Brinley
Brodie
Bud

Camellia
Cammie
Candy
Carissa
Cassidy
Chester
Chrissy
Christy
Cindy
Cliffy
Cortne
Cory

Daisy
Dalton
Danica
Danny
Davy
Delilah
Denny
Dolly

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Cute Baby Names E Through H

Eddie
Ellie
Elsie
Emily
Emmy
Emory

Faye
Fiona
Frannie
Frankie

Gabe
Gage
Gardenia
Garry
Gemma
Genie
Ginger
Gracie
Greta
Gypsy

Hardy
Haylee
Hayden
Heddie
Helen
Helena
Henry

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Cute Baby Names I Through L

Ilkie
Indy
Inkie
Iris
Ivy

Jackie
Jaddie
Janice
Jazzie
Jamie
Jeannie
Jeffy
Jimmie
Jimmy
Johnny
Jojo
Jordan
Jordanna
Jordy

Kadie
Kandee
Katie
Kaydenn
Keefer
Keekee
Keely
Kiley
Kimmie
Kinley

Lamby
Leelee
Lefty
Lexi
Lillie
Lily
Lindy
Lindsey
Lonnie

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Cute Baby Names M Through P

Maddy
Mallory
Manny
Marley
Mary
Maverick
Mavis
Miffy
Mikey
Millie
Mindy
Misty
Mollie
Monty
Morrie

Nana
Natalie
Nicky
Nicole
Nina
Nora

Olivia
Ollie
Omnie
Ozzy

Paddy
Pansy
Pearly
Penny
Petunia
Pippi
Pumpkin
Punky

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Cute Baby Names Q Through T

Queeny
Quincy

Randi
Remmi
Remmie
Ruby
Rudy
Roxie
Roz

Sadie
Sally
Sammy
Sandie
Savanna
Saylor
Seren
Shelby
Simon
Sky
Sophie
Stacey
Star
Stella
Stormy
Stevie
Summer

Tammy
Timmy
Tommie
Tommy
Trixie

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Cute Baby Names U Through Z

Ulysses
Uma

Valeria
Vanessa
Vincent
Viola
Violet

Wendy
Willie
Winnie

Xan
Xenie

Yordie

Zachary
Zandy
Zoe

2007-08-28T09:40:00.001-07:00

www.thinkbabynames.com

Top 100 Baby Names for Girls in United States (2005)
Information from SSA Baby Names.
Note: +X indicates the girl baby name has become more popular in the United States in 2005 compared to 2004, while -X indicates the baby name has become less popular. NEW indicates the baby name was not listed in the previous year's records.
1-25
1.
Emily
2.
Emma
3.
Madison
4.
Abigail +2
5.
Olivia -1
6.
Isabella +1
7.
Hannah -2
8.
Samantha +1
9.
Ava +16
10.
Ashley -2
11.
Sophia +4
12.
Elizabeth -2
13.
Alexis -2
14.
Grace -1
15.
Sarah -3
16.
Alyssa -2
17.
Mia +13
18.
Natalie +1
19.
Chloe +4
20.
Brianna -3
21.
Lauren -5
22.
Ella +7
23.
Anna -3
24.
Taylor -2
25.
Kayla -7
26-50
26.
Hailey -2
27.
Jessica -6
28.
Victoria
29.
Jasmine -3
30.
Sydney -3
31.
Julia +1
32.
Destiny +7
33.
Morgan -2
34.
Kaitlyn -1
35.
Savannah +6
36.
Katherine -1
37.
Alexandra
38.
Rachel -4
39.
Lily +13
40.
Megan -4
41.
Kaylee +9
42.
Jennifer -4
43.
Angelina +17
44.
Makayla +3
45.
Allison -5
46.
Brooke -2
47.
Maria -2
48.
Trinity
49.
Lillian +16
50.
Mackenzie -7
51-75
51.
Faith +2
52.
Sofia +17
53.
Riley +5
54.
Haley -12
55.
Gabrielle +18
56.
Nicole -10
57.
Kylie -8
58.
Katelyn +1
58.
Zoe -4
60.
Paige -10
61.
Gabriella +15
62.
Jenna -6
63.
Kimberly -2
64.
Stephanie -9
65.
Alexa +6
66.
Avery +11
67.
Andrea -10
68.
Leah -4
69.
Madeline -7
70.
Nevaeh +33
71.
Evelyn +12
72.
Maya +13
73.
Mary -10
74.
Michelle -8
75.
Jada +6
76-100
76.
Sara -8
77.
Audrey +3
78.
Brooklyn +23
79.
Vanessa -4
80.
Amanda -13
81.
Ariana -2
82.
Rebecca -10
83.
Caroline -9
84.
Amelia +12
85.
Mariah +28
86.
Jordan -16
87.
Jocelyn -3
88.
Arianna -2
89.
Isabel -2
90.
Marissa -12
91.
Autumn -9
92.
Melanie -3
93.
Aaliyah +1
94.
Gracie +20
95.
Claire +3
96.
Isabelle +11
97.
Molly
98.
Mya +17
99.
Diana -9
100.
Katie +2

2007-08-23T09:55:00.001-07:00

www.babyboysnameslist.com
CUTE BABY BOY NAMES LIST

Casper
Ashton
Ashley
Basil
Ben or Benjamen
Bradley
Cameron
Campbell
Caspian
Charlie
Corey
Darren
Elijah
Elliott
Felix
Finn
Gabriel
Humphrey
Jamil
Jasper
Jethro
Julian
Kendall
Kim
Lachlan
Lathaniel
Leeroy
Louis
Maurice
Oliver
Paris
Pascal
Percey
Pipin
Rory
Sebastian
Tobais
Tommy
Wesley
Wyn

2007-08-21T09:43:00.001-07:00

www.momswhothink.com

Popular Baby Names for 2004
Rank
Boy Names
Girl Names
1
Jacob
Emily
2
Michael
Emma
3
Joshua
Madison
4
Matthew
Olivia
5
Ethan
Hannah
6
Andrew
Abigail
7
Daniel
Isabella
8
William
Ashley
9
Joseph
Samantha
10
Christopher
Elizabeth
11
Anthony
Alexis
12
Ryan
Sarah
13
Nicholas
Grace
14
David
Alyssa
15
Alexander
Sophia
16
Tyler
Lauren
17
James
Brianna
18
John
Kayla
19
Dylan
Natalie
20
Nathan
Anna
21
Jonathan
Jessica
22
Brandon
Taylor
23
Samuel
Chloe
24
Christian
Hailey
25
Benjamin
Ava
26
Zachary
Jasmine
27
Logan
Sydney
28
Jose
Victoria
29
Noah
Ella
30
Justin
Mia
31
Elijah
Morgan
32
Gabriel
Julia
33
Caleb
Kaitlyn
34
Kevin
Rachel
35
Austin
Katherine
36
Robert
Megan
37
Thomas
Alexandra
38
Connor
Jennifer
39
Evan
Destiny
40
Aidan
Allison
41
Luke
Savannah
42
Jack
Maria
43
Jordan
Nicole
44
Angel
Haley
45
Isaiah
Mackenzie
46
Isaac
Brooke
47
Jason
Makayla
48
Jackson
Trinity
49
Hunter
Kylie
50
Cameron
Kaylee

2007-08-16T09:59:00.002-07:00

www.momswhothink.com
Unusual Cute Baby Names
The following are some points to consider when looking at unusual cute names for your baby.
When you are choosing your baby’s names, you should consider a few points. If you are looking into unusual cute baby names, these points are even more important!
1. Always consider the baby's last name when choosing an unusual cute name for them. Say the two names together. This will give you a feel as to how easily the name flows.
2. If your last name is short, try to choose a longer first baby name. This helps to strike a good balance. However, last names which contain 2 syllables will typically sound good no matter what length the first name happens to be. If you have a longer last name, try to choose a shorter baby's name in order to provide them with the right balance, especially when it is said out loud.
3. It is important to remember that any unusual cute baby's name you choose for your child will be with them for the rest of their lives. A name like "Precious" may suit your child for their first few years; in the future such a name may cause them problems.
4. Whenever you are choosing an unusual cute baby name, do not to forget about the middle name as well. You do not want to choose a name that you love only to find that both the middle name and your surname do not sit comfortably with it. Again...say all the names out to see if they flow comfortably. It may be that you need to change the first and middle names around in order to get the right sound.
When it comes to choosing unusual cute baby names, parents should take extra care in choosing and spend some time taking into consideration the points provided above. Your baby has their name for life, let it be one they are proud of!

2007-08-14T20:32:00.001-07:00

Weird Celebrity Baby Names

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Celebrities seem to be competing for the weirdest baby names. Among the social elite, you'll find names like Apple, Banjo, Cosima, and Daisy Boo. As always, Americans seem to be following suit. Walk into the classroom and you don’t see the same Jack and Jill's of yesteryear. Today's names are often made unique by alternate spellings, combinations of two names, and even made up names.

Here are some of the weird celebrity baby names you might see on Hollywood.

Weird Celebrity Baby Names:

Fifi Trixibelle (Paula Yates and Bob Geldof)
Moon Unit (Frank and Gail Zappa)
Apple (Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin)
Satchel (Mia Farrow and Woody Allen)
Peaches (Paula Yates and Bob Geldof)
Tiger Lily Heavenly Hirani (Paula Yates and Michael Hutchence)
Maddox (adopted by Angelina Jolie)
River (Arlyn and John Phoenix)
Dweezil (Frank/Gail Zappa)
Brooklyn (Victoria/David Beckham)
Zowie (Angie and David Bowie)
Phoenix Chi (Mel C and Jimmy Gulzar)
Banjo (Patrick and Rachel Griffiths)
Chester (Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks)
Cosima (Nigella Lawson)
Daisy Boo (Jamie Oliver)
Dexter (Diane Keaton)
Maddox (Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton)
Racer, Rebel, Rocket (Robert Rodriguez)
Willow (Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith)
Zola (Eddie Murphy)

Alli Ross is the granmamma in residence at the Baby Names Box, where you'll find over 20,000 baby names and their meanings .

By Kim Roach
Published: 10/6/2005

2007-08-14T17:22:00.000-07:00

This is just a sampling of the thousands of ethnic names found on www.babypointnames.com!

Anglo-Saxon Baby Names
Name	Rating	Origin	Meaning
Aart	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Like an eagle
Abeodan	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Announce
Ablendan	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Blind
Abrecan	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Storm
Acca	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	From Acca
Ace	1.83	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Unity
Acennan	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Brings
Acey	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Unity
Acwel	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Kills
Acwellen	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Kills
Adamnan	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Name of an abbot
Aedre	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Stream
Aefentid	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Evening
Aefre	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Forever
Aelle	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Name of several kings
Aerlene	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Elfin
Aethelbald	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	A king of Mercia
Aethelbert	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Name of a king
Aethelflaed	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Sister of King Edward
Aethelfrith	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Name of a king
Aethelhere	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Name of a king
Aethelred	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Name of a king
Aethelstan	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Name of a king
Aethelthryth	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Wife of King Ecgfrith
Aethelwulf	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Name of a king
Agiefan	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Gives
Agilberht	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Name of a bishop
Aglaeca	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Fighter
Agyfen	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Gives
Aheawan	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Cuts down
Ahebban	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Wages war
Ahreddan	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Rescues
Aidan	4.14	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Name of a saint
Aiken	2.08	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Oaken
Aisley	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Dwells at the ash tree meadow
Aisly	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Dwells at the ash tree meadow
Albinus	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Name of an abbot
Alden	3.8	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Defender
Aldfrith	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Name of a king
Aldhelm	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Name of a bishop
Aldin	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Defender
Aldred	3.14	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Old advisor
Aldwyn	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Defender
Alfred	3.21	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Name of a king
Algar	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Noble spearman
Alger	0.82	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Noble spearman
Almund	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Defender of the temple
Alodia	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Rich
Alodie	2.14	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Rich
Alwalda	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	All ruler
Alwin	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Defender
Amaethon	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	God of agriculture
Amnisty	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Freedom
Anbidian	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Patient
Ancenned	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Only child
Andettan	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Confesses
Andsaca	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Enemy
Andsware	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Answer
Andswarian	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Answers
Andswaru	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Answer
Andswaru	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Answers
Andweard	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Present
Andwearde	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Present
Andwyrdan	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Present
Ane	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Graceful
Anfeald	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Simple
Anhaga	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Solitary
Anlicnes	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Image
Anlienisse	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Image
Ann	3.76	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Graceful
Anna	3.85	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Name of a king
Annis	2.23	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Unity
Anson	2.24	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Ann's son
Anwealda	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Ruler
Ar	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Mercy
Archard	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Sacred
Archerd	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Sacred
Archibald	2.19	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Bold
Ardith	1.78	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Good war
Arian	3.16	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Spares
Arianrod	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Silver wheel
Arlice	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Honorable
Arlys	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Honorable
Arlyss	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Honorable
Artair	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Like an eagle
Arth	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Like an eagle
Arthw	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Like an eagle
Arwyroe	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Honorable
Ashley	4.22	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Dwells at the ash tree meadow
Astyrian	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Remove
Atelic	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Horrible
Athelstan	3.01	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Name of a king
Atol	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Hateful
Ator	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Venom
Attor	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Venom
Atyhtan	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Entice
Audley	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	From the old meadow
Audrey	4.08	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Noble strength
Averil	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Born in April
Averill	2.13	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Born in April
Avery	3.99	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Rules the elves
Awiergan	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Cursed
Baecere	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Baker
Baldlice	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Bold
Bana	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Slayer
Banan	0.93	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Slayer
Banning	2.08	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	One who reads the banns
Bar	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Boar
Barclay	2.22	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	From the birch meadow
Bawdewyn	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Bold friend
Bawdewyne	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Bold friend
Bayen	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	From Ban
Beadurinc	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Warrior
Beadwof	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Bold in war
Bealohydig	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Enemy
Bearn	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Son
Bearrocscir	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	From Berkshire
Bebeodan	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Commands
Bede	0.9	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Name of a historian
Bellinus	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Name of a king
Bemia	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Battle maid
Benoic	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	From Ban
Benwick	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	From Ban
Beomia	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Battle maid
Beorn	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Warrior
Beornwulf	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Name of a king
Beowulf	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Intelligent wolf
Berkeley	1.92	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	From the birch meadow
Bestandan	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Stands beside
Besyrwan	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Ensnares
Betlic	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Splendid
Birdoswald	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	From Birdoswald
Bisgu	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Cares
Blerung	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Blessing
Bliss	1.94	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Happy
Bliss	1.94	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Happy
Blythe	1.76	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Happy
Boadicea	3.08	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	A queen of the Iceni Victory
Boden	1.84	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Messenger
Bodiccea	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	A queen of the Iceni Victory
Bodicea	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	A queen of the Iceni Victory
Bodicia	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	A queen of the Iceni Victory
Boniface	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Name of a saint
Bordan	3.17	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	From the boar valley
Borden	1.92	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	From the boar valley
Boudicea	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	A queen of the Iceni Victory
Bowden	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Messenger
Bowdyn	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Messenger
Boyden	2.5	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	Messenger
Braxton	3.15	Anglo-Saxon Baby Names	From a surname meaning "Brock's town."

2007-08-13T17:35:00.000-07:00

The girl's name Mignon \mig-non\ is of French origin, and its meaning is "cute". Literary name first used by the poet Goethe. Opera singer Mignon Dunne.

Mignon has 5 variant forms: Mignonette, Mignonne, Mingnon, Minyonne and Minyonette.

A baby name that sounds like Mignon is Manon.

Mignon is a common female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Mignon. Click here to compare Mignon with related baby names.

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2007-08-10T07:38:00.000-07:00

Can we give our baby the same name we gave our dog?
Ashleigh says, "My husband and I got a dog a year before we got married and named her Faith, a name we love. Now it's almost three years later, and we have a problem: We really want to name our daughter Faith. What should we do?"Do you have advice for Ashleigh? To share your two cents, scroll down to the comments box below.
Featured comments"If you really want to use the same name as the dog, change the dog's name. I do a lot of rescue work with dogs and it is extremely easy to change a dog's name. You can usually do it in a weekend. Just stop using the old name completely and use only the new name. If it is similar they will pick it up even faster, however, it doesn't have to sound anything like the original name. An easy exercise is to say the new name and give the dog a treat when it looks at you. Do this repeatedly. Then say the name and treat when your dog comes to you, etc. Dogs are much smarter than they get credit for and will pick it up in no time. I don't see anything wrong with naming a child after a beloved pet; however, I would not have them both with the same name at the same time. That would lead to confusion for both the child and the pet."— Heather"I think it's perfectly OK to name your child whatever you want. If you love that name so much, then name her Faith. Just be sure that when she is old enough you explain to her that she wasn't named after the dog, she was named Faith because you love the name so much. Go ahead and give your child the name you love — if not you will probably regret it later!"— Jennifer"You could use Faith as her middle name instead."— AnonymousWhat BabyCenter readers say:
"I know your dilemma. Our first dog whom was like a child to us we named Emily(Emma) and she was a great dog. I would have loved to use that name but we waisted it on a dog. You can't use it now as family stories will be a trial. Our new dog's name is Fannie a name I know I will never want to use for a child. Live and learn. sorry."-- K from Ohio "This is what happens when you give a pet a human name! Save the human names for babies and give your pets proper animal names like Lassie, Fido, Rover, Spot & Fluffy! Faith sounds like a silly name for a dog anyhow! Just don't tell your daughter she was named after a dog. As long as you don't try feeding your baby dog food, I think she'll grow up just fine! Oh, and be sure to buy a crib, you can't use the kennel. LOL."-- Anonymous
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"Ashleigh- I myself, am a dog groomer, and I have never met a family that has named a child after a beloved pet. But, I myself, have the same name that was given to a St. Bernard my parents in-herited, years before I was born, and was long gone before I came into the picture. I don't mind what-so-ever, having the same name as my parents past beloved pet. I of course love dogs, and when people ask how my parents picked my name, they're suprised, but understanding. "-- -Molly- "Personally I wouldn't do it. I have known many dogs with names that I adore - like Zac, Clair, Cloe, etc. Because of that when it came to naming our children considered the names for a moment but then always thought about the dog. I say pick a name that will individualize your child. One reader had a very good point too - if you call one or if one gets in trouble - the other will also respond... Do you want your daughter to be confused along with the dog? "-- J from Michigan "Personally, I would not give her the same name. It will lead to massive confusion. Teaching a new name to a 3-year-old dog is difficult, so it will be easier to have a new name for baby than for doggie. How about using it is a middle name? Then you still get to use that name, but your daughter won't have this dog "hanging above her head", kwim?"-- Gersemi "Go ahead and name your baby Faith! We have a beloved daschund named Annie and when our son was born a year later we named him Andrew but call him Andy. These do sound alike so we have nicknamed our dog "Weenie" which she has adjusted to just fine."-- Lynne "My boyfriend brings up a good point, down the line, when you go to call your dog or your child and you say "FAITH", who responds and how do they know which one you're talking to. I wouldn't use the same name, but if you do, I'd suggest not telling people or your daughter that she was named after your dog...they just have the same name."-- Anonymous "My younger brother has the same name as a dog that I had when I was a young child, but was not directly named after the dog. The name is Adam. We had two dogs, Adam and Eve, which were really cute names for the two dogs. When my brother was born, my mom either wanted to name him Eric or Adam. She didn't want to call him Adam because that was the dog's name... but she eventually changed her mind. Adam never felt upset about it... except when his cruel siblings would tell him that he was named after the dog because he looked like it... etc. Still, he seems very well adjusted and still likes his name. "-- Tricia "I had a friend who named her baby after her cat-Samantha. It's an obvious "people" name, but the child loses some individuality when they are "sharing" the name with a pet. If you still have the dog, at least change her name. Or name your child a similiar name, like Hope, Joy or Charity, or something that sounds like it, like Faye."-- Kat "Oh boy! I cannot believe this question--simply because this very same thing just happened to me!!! My husband and I have been married before. I am due in 3 weeks with our baby girl. My two beautiful stepsons asked me again what names we had chosen for their sister. I told them, and the youngest exclaimed " That's what Dad officially named our dog!" Now this dog does not go by this name daily, but it is still recorded as her name on official papers. The dog was and always will be living with the ex-wife. I have had this name chosen for 2 years, namely because it is an old family home name in England that belonged to their family. The middle name was always his favorite for a girl. I wasn't sure who I wanted to smack first, my husband for not telling me (he always disliked the dog--but lent the name anyway..?) or the ex-wife who is probably laughing her head off. "-- S.S.

2007-08-07T12:15:00.001-07:00

Neveah Reaches Celestial Height on List of Names

Emily, Emma and Madison had better watch out: there's a new kid on the block. US social security data for 2005 shows that the girl's name growing fastest in popularity is not a traditional name but a newfangled tongue-twister.

Nevaeh is now the 70th most popular girl's name in the US, sandwiched between Evelyn and Madeline. The name has grown from obscurity to celebrity in just six years. In 1999 there were only eight Nevaehs born in the US, records show. But within two years, the number of Nevaehs had grown to 1,191, winning the name a ranking on the list of most popular girls names at number 266.

Last year, 4,457 baby girls were named Nevaeh in the US, propelling the name to the giddy heights of the top 100 girl's names.

The appeal of the name is easy to decipher. Although some suggest that it is of Slavic origin and means butterfly, it is in fact the word heaven spelled backwards.

One of the people credited with popularising the name made that clear when announcing the birth of his baby daughter to an expectant public. In May 2000 Christian rock star Sonny Sandoval of the group POD told MTV that his daughter had been named Nevaeh. "Heaven spelled backwards," he said.

Cleveland Evans, the president of the American Name Society and a professor of psychology at Bellevue University in Nebraska, told the New York Times that the advent of the name was unprecedented. "Of the last couple of generations, Nevaeh is certainly the most remarkable phenomenon in baby names," he said.

By some strange coincidence, or perhaps design, the 73rd ranking on both boys' and girls' lists makes inspirational reading: Jesus for boys, Mary for girls.

By Guardian Unlimited © Copyright Guardian Newspapers 2006
Published: 5/18/2006

2007-08-06T12:46:00.000-07:00

I found these cute baby names on www.adorablebabygifts.com!

Popular Baby Names for Boys and Girls.

Popular boys baby names and girls baby names around 1900’s.

Girl baby names	Boy baby names
Alice	Albert
Anna	Arthur
Edna	Charles
Elizabeth	Edward
Ethel	Frank
Florence	George
Gladys	Henry
Grace	Harold
Lillian	James
Mabel	John
Margaret	Michael
Marie	Samuel
Mary	William
Rose

Popular girls baby names and boys baby names around 1920’s-30’s.

Girl baby names	Boy baby names
Jean	Edward
Dorothy	Frank
Jean	Henry
Helen	James (Jim)
Margaret	Joseph (Joe)
Mary	John
Ruth	Robert
Shirley	Ronald
Otillia	(Tom) Thomas

Popular girls baby names and boys baby names around 1940.

Girl baby names	Boy baby names
Barbara	Edward (Ed)
Judith	James (Jim)
Linda	John
Mary	Richard
Nancy	Robert

Popular girls baby names and boys baby names around 1950 Baby Boomers.

Girl baby names	Boy baby names
Ann (Annie)	David
Barbara	James
Catherine	John
Carol	Mark
Cynthia	Michael
Diane	Patrick
Janet	Richard
Lesley	Robert
Linda	Steven
Lisa	William
Mary
Sandra
Susan

Popular girls baby names and boys baby names around 1960.

Girl baby names	Boy baby names
Barbara	David
Debra	James (Jim)
Donna	John
Elizabeth	Michael
Linda	Mark
Lisa	Robert
Mary	Timothy
Susan	William

Popular girls baby names and boys baby names around 1970.

Girl baby names	Boy baby names
Amy	Andrew
Catherine	Brian
Kelly	Eric
Michelle	Jeffery
Nicole	Mathew
Lillian	John
Jacqueline	Thomas
	Bill

Popular girls baby names and boys baby names around 1980.

Girl baby names	Boy baby names
Alexandra	Benjamin
Amanda	Christopher
Danielle	Daniel (Dan)
Heather	David
Jennifer	Jason
Jessica	Jonathan
Katherine (Kate)	Justin
Kristine	Michael
Lindsey	Ryan
Melissa	Stephen
Rebecca
Sara (Sarah)
Stephanie

Popular girls baby names and boys baby names around 1990.

Girl baby names	Boy baby names
Ashley	Jonathan
Amanda	Joshua
Brianna	Matthew
Brittany	Michael
Emily	Ryan
Jennifer	Tyler
Jessica	Zachary
Caitlin
Laurie
Megan
Sarah (Sara)

Popular girls baby names and boys baby names For The Year 2000.

Girl baby names Boy baby names

Alexis Alexander

Ashley Andrew

Chloe Austin

Elizabeth Christopher

Emily Craig

Emma Dylan

Grace Ethan

Hannah Hunter

Jessica Jack

Jordan Jacob

Julia Joshua

Lauren Justin

Madeline Kyle

Madison Matthew

Megan Michael

Popular boys baby names and girls baby names For The Year 2001.

Girl baby names Boy baby names

Emily Jacob

Hannah Michael

Madison Matthew

Ashley Joshua

Sarah Christopher

Alexis Nicholas

Samantha Andrew

Jessica Joseph

Taylor Daniel

Elizabeth Tyler

Lauren William

Alyssa Ryan

Abigail Brandon

Brianna Zachary

Olivia David

Emma Anthony

Grace Justin

Popular boys baby names and girls baby names For The Year 2002.

Girl baby names Boy baby names

Emily Joshua

Jessica Jack

Sophie Lachlan

Olivia Thomas

Chloe James

Georgia Liam

Hannah Ethan

Ella Benjamin

Isabella Matthew

Sarah William

Charlotte Nicholas

Emma Luke

Grace Harrison

Madison Daniel

Caitlin Samuel

Lily Connor

Popular boys baby names and girls baby names For The Year 2003.

Girl baby names Boy baby names

Emily Jacob

Emma Michael

Madison Joshua

Hannah Matthew

Olivia Andrew

Abigail Joseph

Alexis Ethan

Ashley Daniel

Elizabeth Christopher

Samantha Anthony

Isabella William

Sarah Ryan

Grace Nicholas

Alyssa David

Lauren Tyler

Kayla Alexander

Brianna John

Jessica James

Taylor Dylan

Popular boys baby names and girls baby names For The Year 2004.

Girl baby names	Boy baby names
Mia	Emerson
Skye	Andre
Sophia	Griffin
Mallory	Austin
Kaylee	Brodin
Olive	Myles
Fiona	Jordan
Gweneth	Spencer
Elena	Ryan
Amber	Henry
Adrienne	Noland
Ellie	John
Renata	Jacob
Alyce	Michael
Brooklynn	Christopher
Bonnie	Carter

Unusual baby names for boys and girls baby names For The Year 2005-06.

Girl baby names	Boy baby names
Oceana	Kroy
Shaw	Riker
Lorelai	Brig
Kiana	Levi
Josta	Crispen
Mykaella	Cade
Lakelann	Tucker
Zesa	Xchyler(skyler)
Jayley	Keene
Shellbee	Daylen
Persaeus	Carson
Megli	Bravyck
Vida
Nizhoni - native american name means beautiful
Nevaeh - Heaven backwards
Brooklynn

Funny/Cute baby names for boys and girls baby names For The Year 2007-08. Send us your funny/cute baby name!
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Cute girl names	Funny boy names
Remember	Foxx
Cocoa	Jayco
Bree	Fonzie
Cricket	Mickey
Oliveoyl
Kermie
Eris (born an Aries)

2007-08-04T09:43:00.001-07:00

Weird Celebrity Baby Names

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By Kim Roach
Published: 10/6/2005

2007-08-04T09:40:00.001-07:00

How to Chose Exotic Baby Names
by: Anita Eracybab

Nowadays, fewer parents are naming their kids with traditional and classic names, trying to find a different, refreshing name for their child. Because of this, finding a really exotic baby name is becoming much harder.

These are some helpful tips that we think may help you find an exotic, yet comfortable name for your child.

Traditional (but Exotic Baby Names):

There are still the traditional ways of selecting your baby's name. The first, of course, is using a name that has been in the family for years - perhaps the name of an aunt or uncle, or a grandparent. The other way is to browse through the Baby Names Dictionaries 28,000+ names to select from. Although some of the names are common, you can certainly find some exotic names.

Name meanings:

To choose an exotic name, you could decide on what you want your child's name to mean. Baby Names Dictionary has a resource where you can type in what you want your child's name to mean. From there, we will pull out a list of names, both popular and exotic, with that meaning.

Place names:

A lot of parents nowadays are using this method to name their child. Some places actually make pretty good names, but because method is becoming popular, naming your child after the place she or he was born may not make a very uncommon name anymore. Places like Colorado, Phoenix, Denver or Salem are some popular names for boys. As for the girls, Paris, Vienna, Asia and Atlanta are some of the preferred names.

Names from nature:

Words from nature are also a unique way of naming your kids. That way, the beauty of that word is in your child's name. How about something like Raine, Leaf, Sky or Dew?

Using a surname as a first name for exotic baby names is also another method of naming that is becoming more and more common. It means taking the surnames of your ancestors, famous people, or anyone of your choice and using it as a first name. Like for girls, some popular surnames used as first names are McCartney, Bronte, Liotta and Piper. For boys, Beckett, Addison, Brewster, Donovan and Jenson are popular.

Anagrams:

Want an exotic name for your child but there are a few traditional ones that you really like? Take that name and create an anagram of it. Use scrabble tiles from the game and shift the letters or add a few more. Be creative. Let your imagination run wild.

Telescoping:

Take the name and drop letters until you've found a name you like. Kahlil and Gibran can be combined and then telescoped to Kabran. Schuyler can be telescoped to become Sky. Get the picture?

You can name your child after their father. For example, if the father's name is Donald, his son can be Doni or his daughter, Donnie. The name John can be changed to Joanie, Joanna or Jonalie.

Naming a boy after his mother's maiden name is one way of doing it. You could change the mother's name to a suitable name for a boy. Like Mary, you could alter it to Martin, Matt, Mason or Marren. Or if it's a girl you could name her Marii, Marinne or Marine.

Name or word combinations:

This means a name taken from combining two other names; most of the time it's from the child's parents or grandparents. For instance, let's say a couple, Ridge and Brooke, have a baby girl. They could combine their names together and name her Bridgette. This may not be very unique, but you get the idea. A better example would be David and Trina. (Davina) This way, you get an unusual name for your child and at the same time, you can honor a family member.

Change the spelling:

Make an ordinary name more unusual by changing the spelling. Like Caitlin, it can become CaitLin. You could change Rianne to RiAnne. Or, you also could add an apostrophe, and Janet becomes J'Nette/J'Net.

Unique names are fun, different and anything goes! Its only limitation is your imagination. Names are inspired from everywhere, from fashion designers to colors to months. June and April make nice names for girls. Azure, Gray and Burgundy are also great names. Countries or states like Dakota or Carolina are also used. But remember, with every pro, there's a con.

Names that are very complicated to pronounce or spell, although it makes them stand out, it also brings aggravation to your child because they would have to constantly correct the spelling or pronunciation for the rest of their life.

Oh yeah, and also, giving a boy a girl's name or vice versa is something you absolutely do not want to do. Imagine the amount of teasing he or she would get from their classmates. Not something you would want for your child, to be laughed at and teased.

Overall, unique names are not a bad thing. Just be kind to your child and choose wisely.

About The Author

Anita Eracybab provides free advice on her site and has established an online community for those looking for information on how to care for their baby. Head on over to http://www.101babycare.com for more information.

This article was posted on November 20, 2006

2007-08-02T18:33:00.001-07:00

Check out these cute baby names that I found at www.babycenter.com!
Top 10 Baby Names of 2006

06	Girls	05

1	Emma	1
2	Madison	3
3	Ava	10
4	Emily	2
5	Isabella	6
6	Kaitlyn	4
7	Sophia	5
8	Olivia	7
9	Abigail	11
10	Hailey	13

06	Boys	05

1	Aiden	1
2	Jacob	2
3	Ethan	3
4	Ryan	6
5	Matthew	5
6	Jack	8
7	Noah	16
8	Nicholas	4
9	Joshua	9
10	Logan	19

2007-07-31T18:30:00.001-07:00

These links came from www.babycenter.com
Popular baby names around the world

Where can you find girls named Aoife? Which country has a lot of boys called Tapani? And is Florian a boy's or girl's name?

Find out the hottest names all over the world — and get some inspiration! (We'd love to include more countries, but not every country publishes this information.) Still stuck for a name? See all our baby name resources.

Last updated May 2007

• Australia
• Austria
• Chile
• England and Wales
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Ireland
• Italy
• Philippines
• New Zealand
• Northern Ireland
• Norway
• Scotland
• Spain
• Sweden

2007-07-31T07:08:00.000-07:00

I got these names from a great website>>>http://baby.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Cute_Baby_Names

Cute Baby Names A through D

Abbey
Abe
Abigail
Addy
Andy
Apple
Asia
Ava

Bailey
Biff
Bly
Bobbie
Brandee
Brandie
Brantley
Brinley
Brodie
Bud

Camellia
Cammie
Candy
Carissa
Cassidy
Chester
Chrissy
Christy
Cindy
Cliffy
Cory

Daisy
Dalton
Danny
Davy
Delilah
Denny
Dolly

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Cute Baby Names E Through H

Eddie
Ellie
Elsie
Emily
Emmy
Emory

Fiona
Frannie
Frankie

Gabe
Gage
Gardenia
Garry
Genie
Ginger
Gracie
Greta
Gypsy

Hardy
Haylee
Hayden
Heddie
Helen
Helena
Henry

[edit]

Cute Baby Names I Through L

Ilkie
Indy
Inkie
Iris
Ivy

Jackie
Jaddie
Jazzie
Jamie
Jeannie
Jeffy
Jimmie
Jimmy
Johnny
Jojo
Jordy

Kadie
Kandee
Katie
Keefer
Keekee
Keely
Kiley
Kimmie
Kinley

Lamby
Leelee
Lefty
Lexi
Lily
Lindy
Lindsey
Lonnie

[edit]

Cute Baby Names M Through P

Maddy
Mallory
Manny
Marley
Mary
Miffy
Mikey
Millie
Mindy
Misty
Mollie
Monty
Morrie

Nana
Nicky
Nina
Nora

Olivia
Ollie
Omnie
Ozzy

Paddy
Pansy
Pearly
Penny
Petunia
Pippi
Pumpkin
Punky

[edit]

Cute Baby Names Q Through T

Queeny
Quincy

Randi
Remmi
Ruby
Rudy
Roxie
Roz

Sadie
Sammy
Sandie
Simon
Sophie
Star
Stella
Stormy
Stevie

Tammy
Timmy
Tommie
Tommy
Trixie

[edit]

Cute Baby Names U Through Z

Ulysses
Uma

Vanessa
Vincent
Viola
Violet

Wendy
Willie
Winnie

Xan
Xenie

Yordie

Zachary
Zandy
Zoe

1880's Names

2007-07-26T05:55:00.001-07:00

For those of you who like more traditional names, I got this from www.BabyCenter.com.

1880's Most Popular Names

By the BabyCenter editorial staff

Boys' Names

John
William
Charles
George
James
Joseph
Frank
Henry
Thomas
Harry

Girls' Names

Mary
Anna
Elizabeth
Margaret
Minnie
Emma
Martha
Alice
Marie
Annie, Sarah

2007-07-24T06:01:00.001-07:00

The Top Ten Baby Names of the 20th Century - The Mother of All Baby Name Lists
by: Neil Street

We often see "top lists" of baby names -- top ten names of 2005, the trendiest, the coolest, the most popular names of the decade -- and so on. Readers find these lists endlessly fascinating, often using such lists to help them choose a name for their own offspring. But now, in what is most likely the first appearance of this set of data, comes the mother of all names lists: The Top Ten Baby Names Of The 20th Century (USA). For parents who want to know what the really enduring names are, at least in the United States, this is the list to beat all lists.

This definitive compilation of data, spanning the years from 1900 to 1999, is based on my original analysis of birth data. This "best of the century" list, based on Social Security Card applications for births in the United States, determines and ranks the top 10 boys' names and the top 10 girls' names spanning the entire 20th century. It was compiled using the same methodology as used by the Social Security Administration in compiling their most popular names of the decade lists, i.e. by totaling the raw numbers. But in this case, the time period studied is the entire 20th Century.

There are plenty of surprises: Donald in the # 13 all time spot; Dorothy in the # 9 spot for girls, followed by Betty at # 10, to name a few. It may surprise people to see Patricia at the # 2 all-time girl's spot. Plus, there are some fascinating trends revealed by the data, such as the top 10 boys' names accounting for nearly 35 million names over the century, while the top 10 girls' account for only about 15 million names, clearly demonstrating the huge variety of girls' names versus boys' names, going back to 1900.

Just as they do today, Biblical names make a strong showing on the list. On the boy's side, no fewer than six biblical names appear in the all-time top ten; on the girl's side, two names have biblical roots. This discrepancy between boys' and girls' biblical names, with boys' always being more popular, holds true today.

Given the greater volatility over time of girls' names, it is not surprising to see that some superstars of the 20th Century, such as Linda, which ranks # 3 in the century, has fallen precipitously -- all the way to # 416 by 2005. Poor Betty, # 10 in the 20th Century, has fared even worse -- the name has not ranked in the top 1000 since squeaking onto the list at # 918 in 1996.

What names are still hot? Amazingly, five boys' names from the top dozen of the 20th Century - Michael, Daniel, Christopher, Joseph and William - are still in the top twelve today. For girls, only Elizabeth (#12 in 2005) shows that kind of endurance. For more than 100 years, parents have been very traditional in picking boys' names but ready to take a chance on something new when it comes to girls' names.

So what were the Top Baby Names of 20th Century? Here are the top ten for each gender:

Boys:
1 James
2 John
3 Robert
4 Michael
5 William
6 David
7 Richard
8 Joseph
9 Charles
10 Thomas

Girls:
1 Mary
2 Patricia
3 Linda
4 Barbara
5 Jennifer
6 Elizabeth
7 Margaret
8 Susan
9 Dorothy
10 Betty

How are the superstars of the 20th Century, James and Mary, performing today? True to form, the boy's name, James, is still not far from the top. It ranked # 17 in 2005. Mary, while not slumping like some of her sister names, is not doing so well. In 2005, she was # 73. More ominous for Mary, she has been trending downward since she last held the # 1 spot back in 1961. But even if Mary falls out of the top 100, it may only be temporary. Consider the name Emily, the hottest girl's name for the last ten years. 45 years ago, when Mary was # 1, Emily was # 265. Names, like most fashions, ebb and flow with the tastes of the day.

About The Author

Neil Street is co-publisher of Baby Names Garden , a leading baby names website, where you can read more of his work on the Top Baby Names of the 20th Century at http://www.babynamesgarden.com/Decade.aspx.

He is also the editor of http://www.celebritybabynamesblog.com which tracks the names that celebrities are giving to their children.

2007-07-20T18:50:00.001-07:00

Some points to consider when looking at unusual cute names for your baby.
When ever a parent is deciding on what names they will consider for their baby there are some points that need to be taken into consideration. These considerations are even more important when they are looking at choosing unusual cute baby names for their child.
1. Firstly it is important that you consider the baby's last name when choosing a unusual cute name for them. By saying the two names together you should be able to see if they sit well together and have a nice ring to them. If you need to repeat the name out loud as many times as you like in order to see just how good it sounds.
2. If your last name is short then choose a long first baby name as this will strike a good balance. However, last names which contain 2 syllables will typically sound good no matter what length the first name happens to be. Whilst if you have a long surname then choose a shorter baby's name in order to provide them with the right balance especially when it is said.
3. It is important to remember that any unusual cute baby's name you choose for your child will be with them for the rest of their lives. So although a name like "Precious" may suit your child for their first few years in the future such a name may cause them problems in finding the right sort of job or how the integrate with other people.
4. Also think twice before you choose an unusual name for your child. Research carried out has shown that kids with odd names are more often than likely going to be teased by their peers and find it more difficult to socialize.
5. Whenever you are choosing an unusual cute baby name is not to forget about the middle name as well. You do not want to choose a name that you love only to find that both the middle name and your surname do not sit comfortably with it. So yet again say all the names out loud in order to sit if they meld together beautifully. It may be that you need to change the first and middle names round in order to get the right sound.
So when it comes to choosing unusual cute baby names, parents should be wary of what they choose and spend some time taking into consideration the points provided above. Hopefully by doing this a parent will avoid the pitfalls which could lead to problems for their child in later life.
---------------------------------------------------Kevin McNally offers more tips and information on unusual cute baby names
http://www.babyboynamelist.co.uk
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2007-07-09T07:02:00.000-07:00

Biblical Baby Names -- A Treasure Trove For Expectant Parents by: Neil Street
I recently had the opportunity to conduct a short but fascinating print interview with Judith Tropea, author of the recently-published book, "Classic Biblical Baby Names - Timeless Names for Modern Parents." At the outset, I was struck by a quotation from the book's introduction -- a quotation from Proverbs, 22:1, "A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches." Rather a bold statement, I thought, especially when many of us hold "great riches" in such high esteem! What is there to say about a biblical name, or any name for that matter, that could make it so important? After all, isn't a name just a name? As Shakespeare said, "what's in a name? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet." But would it? In her book, Judith Tropea notes that "Names are an integral part of our identity. A child's name affects his or her self-perception and reflects the parents' beliefs and cultures. A name pays tribute to the individual spirit and is one of the first wonderful gifts you can offer your child." When I asked her about this during our conversation, she said "A biblical name gives a baby a connection to spirituality that may be a springboard to finding spirituality later in life." I think that's a pretty good reason for prospective parents to consider the names in the bible. and see what a treasure trove of names might be between the covers. At my urging, Judith Tropea came up with 3 suggestions each for boy's and girl's names from the bible that are a little out of the ordinary, and that carry a positive spiritual message. For girls, the names were Dannah, Ivah, and Zaccai. For boys, Asher, Barak, and Jakim. I grabbed my copy of her book to see what the meanings and spiritual significance of these names might be. The name Dannah literally means "judging." It signifies a woman who stands for justice and fair play. Ivah means "overturning," and it is a reminder that faith can move mountains. Zaccai means "just," or "seeker of justice." I was beginning to understand what the author meant about names affecting our self-perception. The boy's name Asher means "happy" or "blessed." Barak, a name currently very prominent because of the senator from Illinois, means' "flash of lightning," and the spiritual connotation is "powered by God." Jakim means "God lifts up," and it symbolizes a man who lives his life as an example to other people. Quite a remarkable group of names. "Classic Biblical Baby Names" is filled with examples of names like these, spelling out their literal and spiritual meanings, and how the names crop up in different biblical stories. Some of the names are quite well known, such as Adam, Paul, or Elizabeth; others, like Darius or Calah, are much more obscure. After my conversation with Judith Tropea, I found myself wanting to dig into her book more, to see what other little-known names and meanings are lurking in there. I also found myself in the odd position of having to disagree with Shakespeare. Much as the great Bard knew his stuff, on this point I think he was mistaken -- a rose, by any other name, sometimes may not smell as sweet.
About The Author
Neil Street is co-publisher of http://www.babynamesgarden.com , a website dedicated to helping prospective parents choose a baby name. You can find the full text of his interview with Judith Tropea at http://www.babynamesgarden.com/biblicalnamesinterview.aspx.