After finding out your expecting, the second thing that usually comes to mind (the first thing is whom to tell first and in what order) is; what shall we name the baby? Of course, everybody has their own suggestions, and you have to choose a name for both sexes; just in case the doctor made a mistake during the ultrasound. Ultimately the name you choose will be something not only you, but also your new bundle of joy will have to live with for the rest of his/her life. Below are some helpful hints, to ease your decision making process.
- Andrew Seth Smith, sounds innocent enough, kind of makes you wonder what is wrong with this name? Think initials! We'll just leave it at that.
- If you don't know the sex of your baby, have at least two names picked out for either sex. The mental reasoning behind that is; you might love a specific name, but when your baby finally rears his/her head, she might have a personality that doesn't quit meet the name that you have chosen for her/him. Even if you do know the supposed sex of your baby, still have more then one name ready, just in case.
- Does the name you have chosen roll of your tongue? Or does your tongue have to do flips before the actually pronunciation comes out? Don't make your child a laughing stock of the school, by naming them Julia Gulia (anyone who has seen The Wedding Singer, can attest to that.)
- Never, ever name your child, after someone who makes you queasy when thinking of them. And never ever name your child, after an ex.
- Letting the older children name their siblings, might not be such a good idea. Can you image calling your new baby, Barney or Tinky Winky? Probably not, but your youngsters might think that it would be fun to have Elmo for a brother or sister.
- When at a loss, you might want to refer to a baby naming book, such as Baby Names Keepsake by Anne Geddes.
To get your started, below the ten most popular names for girls and boys born in 2001.
Origin
Meaning
Emily Roman "Rival" - feminine form of an old Roman family, popularized by writers Emily Bronte & Emily Dickinson Hannah Hebrew "Favored with a child" - in the Old Testament, the mother of Samuel the Prophet Madison Middle English "Son of Matthew" - one of the few surnames to be derived from a woman’s name. Samantha Ashley Sarah Hebrew "Princess" - in the Old Testament , the wife of Abraham & mother of Isaac Elizabeth Hebrew "Oath of God" - a name borne by English royalty Kayla Alexis Greek "Defender of men" - originally a boy’s name, variation of Alexander Abigail Jessica Taylor Anna Lauren Megan Brianna Celtic "High", "noble", "strong" - feminine form of Brian Olivia Victoria Emma GraceOrigin
Meaning
Jacob Hebrew "Sup planter" - an Old Testament Name Michael Hebrew "Who is like God", "who is like Jehovah" - One of the archangels in the Bible Joshua Hebrew “Lord (Jehovah) is Salvation” - in the Old Testament, Moses’ successor Matthew Hebrew "Gift of the Lord" - the writer of the first gospel in the New Testament. Andrew Greek "Warrior" - one of the 12 disciples in the New Testament, and the patron saint of Scotland and Russia Joseph Hebrew "May God (Jehovah) add another child" - favorite son of Jacob in the Old Testament, and the husband of the Virgin Mary Nicholas Greek "Victory of the People" - a 4th century saint, & patron saint of Greece, of Russia and of the children Anthony Tyler Daniel Christopher Greek "Bearer of Christ" - the patron saint of travelers Alexander John William German "Will" and "Protect" - introduced to Britain by William the Conqueror in the 11th century Brandon Dylan Zachary Hebrew "The Lord has remembered" - in the Old Testament of the kings of Israel Ethan Ryan JustinBelow are the ten most popular names for girls and boys born in 2000.
Girl's NameOrigin
Meaning
Hannah Hebrew "Favored with a child" - in the Old Testament, the mother of Samuel the Prophet Emily Roman "Rival" - feminine form of an old Roman family, popularized by writers Emily Bronte & Emily Dickinson Sarah Hebrew "Princess" - in the Old Testament , the wife of Abraham & mother of Isaac Madison Middle English "Son of Matthew" - one of the few surnames to be derived from a woman’s name. Brianna Celtic "High", "noble", "strong" - feminine form of Brian Kaylee Greek Modern coinages, possibly based on a surname Kaitlyn Greek "Pure" Haley Scandinavian "Hero" Alexis Greek "Defender of men" - originally a boy’s name, variation of Alexander Elizabeth Hebrew "Oath of God" - a name borne by English royaltyBoy's name
Origin
Meaning
Michael Hebrew "Who is like God", "who is like Jehovah" - One of the archangels in the Bible Jacob Hebrew "Sup planter" - an Old Testament Name Matthew Hebrew "Gift of the Lord" - the writer of the first gospel in the New Testament. Nicholas Greek "Victory of the People" - a 4th century saint, & patron saint of Greece, of Russia and of the children Christopher Greek "Bearer of Christ" - the patron saint of travelers Joseph Hebrew "May God (Jehovah) add another child" - favorite son of Jacob in the Old Testament, and the husband of the Virgin Mary Zachary Hebrew "The Lord has remembered" - in the Old Testament of the kings of Israel Joshua Hebrew “Lord (Jehovah) is Salvation” - in the Old Testament, Moses’ successor Andrew Greek "Warrior" - one of the 12 disciples in the New Testament, and the patron saint of Scotland and Russia William German "Will" and "Protect" - introduced to Britain by William the Conqueror in the 11th