Points To Consider When Choosing A Baby Name

OK, so you're wanting to choose a baby name for your baby that will be arriving soon. Should you choose one of the popular top 100 baby names, or an unusual or unique baby name, a celebrity baby name or something even more exotic. Well before you make that final choice, consider these points.

1) Most people tend to choose traditional baby names e.g Alexander

2) Try to avoid baby names that will always be mis-spelt e.g Tomas, Allyson

3) Be aware that some girls names are also boys names e.g Peyton, Mackenzie

4) Give thought to the middle name in case child isn't happy with your choice

5) Make sure the first name flows well with the last name

6) Consider a name that has been in your family tree

7) If you stutter on certain words or letters (like me) choose baby's name carefully

8) A non-traditional or unusual baby name can subject your child to always having to spell it

9) Will the baby name you choose be shortened by your child's friends. If so, to what?

10) Is the baby name you choose going to be in fashion or popular and cool for only a short time

11) Older names are coming back in fashion e.g Ruby, Audrey

12) Don't get too hung up on the baby name meanings and their origin

13) If you are naming junior after dad, be prepared for some confusion when the mail arrives

At the end of the day your choice is probably going to be influenced a lot by the name of people you have known and liked or known and disliked, maybe an actor/actress name but I am sure when the final decision is made you will go with your intuition and what feels right

If all else fails your child can change his/her name when they finally leave the nest. I had a friend whose name was Sarah Longbottom. At school, she always wanted to change her name and at 21 she finally did, to Lauren Longbottom!!! Just kidding.

Why not go to one of the many baby naming websites and see if they can help. Find one that has a simple, not too confusing list and some good artilces to help you decide.

About the Author

Kerrie S is the owner of a very popular and easy to navigate baby names site called The-Popular-Baby-Name-List.com. The site has the Top 100 baby names as well as a lot of useful articles of interest for the mother-to-be.

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From 'jennifer' To 'jennafur' The Search For A Unique Baby Name

How many times have you heard an expectant Mom or Dad say something like we're trying to come up with a unique baby name - you know, something a little different...

Many expectant parents, when they're trying to choose a baby name, start at that very point. But where does a little different end, and disaster begin? With Abbygale? Cayllinn? Machenzie? Kal-El? Pilot Inspektor? Little Bigfoot?

You get the picture. Taken to its extreme, which it often is, the search for a unique baby name is a slippery road that can end with a name that the teacher can't spell, friends can't pronounce, and no-one can understand. When baby gets bigger, he or she is not going to be pleased, being the only kid in the class named after a remote Siberian village, or a brand of shaving cream, or whatever Mom and Dad seized on in desperation some five or six years previously.

What exactly do parents mean by a unique baby name? The dictionary defines unique as: he only one, or the sole example; single; solitary in type or characteristics. In order to be truly unique, a name would have to be the only one of its kind, which leads you to the Moxie Crimefighters (Penn Jillette's daughter's name) and the 'Jennafurs' of the world. But what most people probably mean, when they say unique, is that they're actually looking for a baby name that is individualistic, a bit different, somewhat unusual, and memorable.

If you really want to make up a baby name, thereby ensuring its uniqueness, there are a number of simple strategies. The most popular method is to use alternative spelling, turning 'Kaylee' into 'Kayleigh' for example. But in your search for the truly unique, don't fall into the trap of turning 'Jennifer' into 'Jennafur,' or some such abomination. A recent news story noted that in 2006, according to statistics from a leading baby names website, there were at least 45 variations of the name Mackenzie, including such strange variants as 'Machenzie' and 'Mackynzi'.

Another trick is to use unique punctuation, turning 'Maxwell' into the odd name
'Max-Well'. Then there is the anagram method, turning a name like 'James' into 'Smeja.' And finally there is the method that makes traditionalists see red -- the combination method, by which parents named Mary and Donald will name their boy or girl 'Mardon.' Get it?

The point is, anyone can mangle any word in the dictionary into something else, and call it a name. And sure, it will be 'unique.' But will it be desirable? Not if you're named Gnataleigh. Is there another way to come up with a name that is unusual and individual? There is. Probably the surest method is to look through baby names lists for names that do have some heritage, some history, but have not been used in recent years, and try to find an unusual name that fits your personal tastes and desires.

Baby name websites and baby name books are rich sources of unusual, often forgotten, yet 'real' names - names that often have fascinating and beautiful origins and meanings. Here are just a few of the lists or categories you could look at: biblical names, floral names, Victorian names, place names, Royal names, Shakespearean names, mythology names, sports figures names, ethnic names, top names from the 1920s (or any decade you like), early film star names, and so forth. There are literally hundreds of categories of names, and each one can be a good starting place to find an unusual, meaningful name.

The trend towards made-up names has really picked up steam in recent years. Judging by the 45 variations on Mackenzie alone, it seems to be getting to the logical conclusion, where you'll need to come up with some really strange variations to stay unique. If you do go down this road, try to avoid being Mackenzie variant number 46.

If you still end up stumped, you can always do what a Michigan couple did a couple of years ago - they named their son 'Version 2.0.' There's no question it's a unique name.
About the Author

Neil Street is co-publisher of Baby Names Garden, a website dedicated to helping parents choose the perfect baby name. He writes frequently about topics like unique baby names

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Unusual Baby Boy Names - Finding Exotic and Unique Baby Names

Unusual baby boy names and finding exotic and unique baby names can be loads of fun! Rather than giving your baby boy a name like Jacob, John or Harry -- you'd prefer him have one of the more exotic and unique baby names.There are several ways to find unusual baby boy names. Here are some suggestions:1. Start with the most popular names being given to baby boys. For parents living in the USA, you can easily find this kind of information by visiting the Social Security Administration's website (click on the link at the bottom of this page to go to the direct link to the SSA baby names search). See which names that are popular are also unusual baby boy names. You can view the most popular names for the past year, boy names given since the year 2000 or by decade in the previous century. It may surprise you how many exotic and unique baby names you can find this way.2. Look at your own family names and see if using any name combinations create unusual baby names you like. Ask other family members for their suggestions, even invite your friends to give you their opinions. Does a relative have names you like? Do be careful if the names are already used. Ask other family members to be sure your favorite unusual baby names are not given to relatives. It can become confusing in families when two people have the same names.3. Consider the unusual baby boy names used in the classics. Literary classics are a great source of exotic and unique baby names. Be careful when considering modern names used by this year's top male movie stars. Will that popular actor still be in the headlines 3, 5, 10 or more years from now? By using the classics for possible names, you know that these names have withstood the test of time.

4. Visit your local library or bookstore and browse the pregnancy and parenting sections. You will likely find several books in various price ranges that provide you with many unusual baby boy names to consider.5. Search for exotic and unique baby names online. There are many baby websites with listings and resources for baby names.Remember, your child's names will be used their entire life, so think how their names will sound and feel once they are grown. Don't let the joy of their infancy cause you to give them a name that they won't be proud of once they are older. Stay away from funny names. Choose his name carefully, a name that will have meaning and significance to you and your child.Have fun and enjoy viewing and choosing your child's names. Provide them with unusual baby boy names that will add to their success and happiness in life. Take your time and find names you truly love. You will find at some point, there is no doubt about what your new baby boy names will be. When it happens -- congratulations! Enjoy and celebrate the moment. You'll know it was worth every minute spent looking for unusual baby boy names for that unique and very special person.

By David Buster

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Unusual Baby Boy Names - Common Sense Versus Colorful Imagination

Unusual baby boy names are popping up all around us thanks to the imagination of many celebrities. While some of these baby boy names are really unique, there are also some names that are just plain "out there". The desire to name your baby boy something original needs to be tempered with good sense and the ability to empathize with the child you are subjecting to a lifetime of carrying your chosen name.When searching for unusual baby boy names don't just read the name - say it out loud. Imagine talking to someone, or meeting someone, with that name. What would YOU think? Does it have the ability to rhyme with an off-color word or a phrase that could lead your baby boy down a road of being taunted by his peers?Does this unusual baby boy name sound like it is better suited for a baby girl? If so, don't choose it, period.Say the unusual baby boy name to a friend, your spouse, or someone you trust. Ask them to spell it. If they can't easily spell the unique baby boy name you've considering - don't consider it. If a grown adult with a lifetime of education cannot spell this unusual name, how will your child do when learning to spell his own name in school?Thinking of a using family name that is unusual? It is wonderful and honorable to name our children based off the family members we would like to honor. However, is this family name so out-dated that it could cause torment for your son? Think about it and choose carefully. Perhaps that unusual family name would be better suited for your baby boys middle name.Try to not get too quirky when choosing an unusual baby boy name. Just because you were eating a hamburger when you went into labor with your baby boy is no reason to name your son "Whopper". An unusual baby name should not be chosen on a whim.

Another very important thing to consider is the initials that your son will have based off the unusual baby boy name you choose. Just think what the life of a Ragu Alton Tompkins could be like with the initials R.A.T.Lastly, remember that whatever baby boy name you choose for your baby will also be the name he will carry with him all his life. Will this unusual baby boy name be too unusual for a mans name? Will he have to constantly explain after introducing himself that his mom was eating a hamburger when she went into labor?There is a fine line between an unusual baby boy name and a flat-out weird baby boy name. During your pregnancy, you will have a lot of time to take names into consideration. Really think about them and ask for help from those your trust when trying to decide on an unusual name for your baby boy. For more tips, advice, and ideas, feel free to visit the Unusual Baby Boy Names Blog.

By Jennifer Ledbetter

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Unique Easter Baby Names for Boys

The Easter season is upon us, and if you are expecting a baby you might be looking for a name that not only honors the arrival of your child but also signifies the time of year in which he was born. The problem is, if you are expecting a boy it can be difficult to find a masculine name that serves both purposes. Because you're busy enough as it is trying to prepare for the baby, the following article contains a list of names that have been researched for you that are perfect for baby boys born around Easter time. Whether you have religious ties to the holiday or not, you'll find a very unique name here for your new bundle of joy that has a deeper meaning than the average baby name might.Pascual-This exotic choice literally means "Easter." If your baby is born on Easter day or very close to it, this could be an excellence option. This name is of Spanish origin.Chaim- This name serves three purposes. Because it means "life," it can be applied to the birth of a new life, the life of Christ which was restored on Easter morning, and the life that nature experiences around the time of Easter. It's a win/win choice. This name is of Hebrew origin.Haru- This beautiful name can work even if your baby isn't born quite as close to Easter as you had anticipated. It means "born in the spring," which can encompass several months' time, just in case that due date wasn't quite as accurate as you thought it would be. This name is of Japanese origin. Aviv/Rabia-Each of these choices means "spring," while Aviv also means "renewal." As Easter occurs at a time when both are in the air, both of these names signify the season and the holiday itself. Aviv is of Hebrew origin, while Rabia is of Arabic origin.

Neo/Nova- The birth of a child and Easter both represent new beginnings, which is what makes both of these baby name options so appropriate. They each mean "new," which can symbolize the new baby boy and the new life that the parents will have upon his arrival. Neo is of American origin, while Nova is of Latin origin.Anstice/Tassos-Each of these names means "resurrection." Because Easter celebrates the resurrection of Christ, they are obviously appropriate choices, but "resurrection" can also be applied to the process of life renewing itself through a birth. Both names are of Greek origin.Carsten- This name means "Christian," and it is an excellent choice since the Christian movement began to truly see its beginnings at the resurrection of Jesus Christ. If you are seeking a name that honors Easter and your Christian faith, this is an excellent choice. This name is of German origin.The above names were chosen due to their unique attributes and their significant meanings. Each name symbolizes a part of Easter or the Easter season, and are excellent choices for baby boys born during this beautiful time of year. Their meanings and origins were found on www.babynames.com, where more information on each name can be found.


By CBB

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Unique Baby Boy Names A List

Having a hard time picking out baby boys names for your unborn child? I know this is a very hard decision, especially trying to find that one name that both parents agree on. Well when I was first pregnant with my first child I made a list of boys and girls this way I would be somewhat prepared. There is so many nice boys names, but hard to pick something that no one else has. Here's a list I had you may like some of these or you may not. I don't know if these names are that different now it's been awhile. Some of the names at that time I had no idea what they meant I just liked the sound of them.Micah- A person like godKarsten- Follower of ChristAsher- Happy and blessedBryce- Fifth child or fifth generationMckinley- A combo of mac and kyleKeelan- A Irish nameTaylen- American nameZaiden- SonBryten-Jayce-Jareth-Kyle- a mix of Irish and American

Draden-Keane- Irish nameRyland- Irish nameKelvin- Irish name and also means a fighterRyland- Irish nameJaegar- Hunter

By 3lilangels

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Unique Baby Boy Names - What Do They Mean

You are now on the search for unique baby boy names. This indicates the name of your baby will hold a very special place in your heart.Often unique baby boy names do not have a meaning listed when you do a typical Google search under baby name meanings. This can be very disappointing as the meaning of your baby's name is very important.Don't despair. There is a solution to uncovering the meaning of your baby boy's unique name with the help of numerology. Encoded in the letters of your baby's name is a great deal more than you may have originally thought.Using the skills of a gifted numerologist, you can uncover the full personality of your baby. What an amazing gift to know what your baby will be like as it grows up.Also encoded in your unique baby boy's name and its date of birth are its 3 main life lessons. This will tell you - the parent - what lessons your child is here to learn. Some lessons include learning to speak your truth, learning self-confidence, learning to trust others and there are many more.

How great would it be to know your baby's life lessons ahead of time, so you can help and guide your baby throughout its life.Not all numerology will include these details, so it is important to find a numerologist that specializes in this area.Choosing from a list of unique baby boy names can seem like a daunting task. Remember to follow your heart and your instincts and you will pick the unique baby boy name that your child is meant to have.

By Glen Russell

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