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Bad Baby Names by Michael Sherrod and Matthew Rayback
Bad Baby Names is a collection of true names that people gave their babies. It's a fun collection and definitely a word to the wise to avoid some of these names.

Naming Your Baby - How to Choose the Right Baby Name
Choosing the right name for your baby is a big deal. I mean, what you name your baby will be something your child lives with for years. So what's the best way to go about that? Here is some practical baby naming advice, along with some great baby name lists.

Top Baby Name Books
Need to find the perfect name for your baby? Look no further!

Baby Naming Style Quiz
What's your baby naming style? Do you like traditional names? Perhaps you're a trendy name person. Find out with our baby naming style quiz.

5 Unexpected Places to Find Baby Names
Looking for just the right name for your baby? If you want an unusual, original or rarely used name, here are some places that you might not have thought to look for baby names.

St. Patrick's Day Baby Names - Irish Baby Names
If you are looking for an Irish baby name or you simply have a St. Patrick's Day baby, here are some great choices for naming your baby.

Celebrity Baby Names
Celebrities do the darnedst things - including the baby names they pick. Here are some of the more famous and infamous baby names chosen by celebrities.

Valentine's Day Baby Names
Find the perfect name for your Valentine's Day baby.

Arguing About Baby Names
Believe it or not there is a large portion of families who actually fight over baby names. It might be that your sister claims to have dibs on a baby name you really love, or perhaps you and your husband can't agree... Here are some tips to avoid fighting over baby names.

Sci-Fi Baby Names: 500 Out of this World Baby Names
Did you ever wonder what some of your favorite sci-fi characters were named for? Or maybe you'd like to pay tribute to your science fiction love by giving your baby a name from your favorite book or movie - this book can help.

Cool Names for Babies
Cool Names for Babies - Baby Names are a fun part of pregnancy and parenting. Here is a great listing of baby names in an easy to digest format.

Baby Name Hints
Trying to figure out the rules of the road? Here are tips on naming your baby, including naming multiples and children other than your first baby!

The Baby Namer
A lengthy list of names for boys and girls, including origin and meaning. There is even a section for you to add names!

Baby Names for Twins
Coming up with one baby name is hard enough! Have you ever wondered what you would name twins? Here are baby name tips for twins, triplets and more as well as the top 100 names for twins.

Baby Names: The Gender Swap
Is gender swapping for names the latest craze in baby naming?

Baby Naming Style
Are you a traditional namer? A trendy? What is your baby naming style?

The Baby Name Wizard
A unique book for looking at naming your baby. Do you need more info before you choose a baby name?

Baby Naming Controversies
As long as there are babies, they will be named, and there will be trouble.

Baby Name Help
Advice on how not to name your baby!

Jewish Baby Names
A guide to naming your Jewish baby, including lists of names from the Torah, how to use a name and more.

About.com Baby Name Forum
Join others to discuss or poll about names and naming options. Enter through the Pregnancy/Birth Forum.

Baby Names
View the most popular 1000 names for boys and girls.

Japanese Baby Names
This is the page for people who are looking for information about Japanese names. Learn how to write your name in Japanese, look for Japanese baby names, or learn the meaning of Japanese names. From the About Guide to Japanese Language, Namiko Abe.

The Perfect Name for Your Baby May Be Hidden in Your Past
Can't come up with a name for your baby? The perfect name may be hidden in your past. Check out these great ideas for honoring your relatives, ancestors or heritage while creating a unique name for your little one.

Choosing Names for Your Multiples
Rob & Bob? Pammy & Tammy? Will & Jill? Choosing names for multiple babies can be a challenge! Do you want matching monograms or distinctly different designations? Here are some strategies to consider when selecting a set of names.

French Baby Names
French Guide, Laura Lawless, has gathered links on French Baby names.

Japanese Baby Names
Learn about naming conventions and the meanings of Japanese names. There are links to explore thousands of Japanese baby names.

Muslim Baby Names
Naming your newborn Muslim baby.

Christian Baby Names
Are you searching for the perfect Christian name for your baby? This collection of Christian baby names brings together names or words found in the Bible, or names derived from biblical names and words, including the language origin of the name, location of the word in the Bible, and the meaning of the name.

Top 1000 Names
Top 1000 Names of 2001, from the Social Security Administration.

Baby Names!
A massive site with names, naming advice, and even a BBS on names, can be slow loading.

Bible Names Search
Here you can search the Bible for a name for your baby.

Chinese Numerology and Names
The page applies the theory of lucky numbers from Chinese I-Ching numerology into people's names.

Choosing a Middle Name
Don't forget this part!

Christian Names Dictionary
It's a dictionary of Christian Names, though the links are at the bottom, they are not simple to find.

Hawaiian Names
Plug in any name and it will give you the Hawaiian equivalent.

Indian Baby Names
Names for boys or girls that are Indian. It does have a handy select a letter method.

Lucky Baby Names
Choose a lucky name for your baby based on I-Ching.

The Mystic Baby Namer
A fun program to choose your child's name based on characteristics.

Name Analyzer
This site will tell you where your baby's name ranks among the other American names, based on the 1990 census. Also broken down in to popular and least popular.

Saint Names
A listing of saint names.

Secret Messages of Names
A look into the hidden messages based on Kabbalah.

Utah Baby Names
For those looking for a name that says. "I'm a Utah Mormon!"

Alfabette Zoope
A writer's extensive list of names.