Baby Names
Looking for the best baby name for your baby? We've got meanings, origins, nicknames and more!
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.
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!
Need to find the perfect name for your baby? Look no further!
Reactions to Baby Names
What advice do you have for baby naming and sharing the names?
What advice do you have for baby naming and sharing the names?
Top 100 Baby Names for Twins
The top 100 twin set names for babies. Naming your baby twins...
The top 100 twin set names for babies. Naming your baby twins...
Top 100 Baby Girl Names
The most popular baby names for girls.
The most popular baby names for girls.
Top 100 Baby Boy Names
These are the most popular baby names for boys.
These are the most popular baby names for boys.
Fetal Nick Names - What did you call your baby before birth?
What did you call your baby before birth?
What did you call your baby before birth?
5 Tips for Choosing a Middle Name for Your Baby
Need some guidance for choosing your baby's middle name?
Need some guidance for choosing your baby's middle name?
Top 100 Baby Names for Twins
The top 100 twin set names for babies. Naming your baby twins...
The top 100 twin set names for babies. Naming your baby twins...
Top 100 Baby Boy Names
These are the top baby boy names for 2008.
These are the top baby boy names for 2008.
Top 100 Baby Girl Names
The top baby girl names for 2008.
The top baby girl names for 2008.
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!
A lengthy list of names for boys and girls, including origin and meaning. There is even a section for you to add names!
The Baby Namer
Baby Names from A - Z for girls and boys.
Baby Names from A - Z for girls and boys.
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.
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.
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.
New Year's Baby Names
Well maybe you didn't get that tax break by having your baby before December 31st, but having the first baby of the new year has it's own fun. Here are some New Year inspired baby names.
Well maybe you didn't get that tax break by having your baby before December 31st, but having the first baby of the new year has it's own fun. Here are some New Year inspired baby names.
10 Baby Names That Won't Make a Comeback
There are some names that really cycle around. They are popular, then not so popular, and then return to their popularity status. Here are some baby names I doubt will ever comeback to any great success.
There are some names that really cycle around. They are popular, then not so popular, and then return to their popularity status. Here are some baby names I doubt will ever comeback to any great success.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Christmas Baby Names
If your baby is due near Christmas you may be considering a baby name that helps you remember this special time of year. Here are some names to consider for your Christmas baby.
If your baby is due near Christmas you may be considering a baby name that helps you remember this special time of year. Here are some names to consider for your Christmas baby.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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?
Is gender swapping for names the latest craze in baby naming?
Thanksgiving Inspired Baby Names
If you are expecting a baby on or near Thanksgiving, you may want to consider a name that is inspired by the holiday. Here are some solid choices for girl or boy baby names.
If you are expecting a baby on or near Thanksgiving, you may want to consider a name that is inspired by the holiday. Here are some solid choices for girl or boy 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.
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.
4th of July - Patriotic Baby Names
If you are looking for an patriotic baby name or you simply have a 4th of July baby, here are some great choices for naming your baby.
If you are looking for an patriotic baby name or you simply have a 4th of July baby, here are some great choices for naming your baby.
Valentine's Day Baby Names
Find the perfect name for your Valentine's Day baby.
Find the perfect name for your Valentine's Day baby.
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.
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.
Baby Naming Style
Are you a traditional namer? A trendy? What is your baby naming style?
Are you a traditional namer? A trendy? What is your baby naming style?
Halloween Baby Names
If your baby is born around Halloween you might consider choosing a baby name with some Halloween spirit...
If your baby is born around Halloween you might consider choosing a baby name with some Halloween spirit...
The Baby Name Wizard
A unique book for looking at naming your baby. Do you need more info before you choose a baby name?
A unique book for looking at naming your baby. Do you need more info before you choose a baby name?
Baby Names for Every Holiday - Naming Your Baby Born on a Holiday
If you are looking for some holiday inspired baby names, look no further, from Valentine's Day to Christmas and beyond...
If you are looking for some holiday inspired baby names, look no further, from Valentine's Day to Christmas and beyond...
Baby Naming Controversies
As long as there are babies, they will be named, and there will be trouble.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Naming your newborn Muslim baby.
Hindu - Indian Baby Names Glossary
Here is a glossary of Sanskrit-based Indian baby names. Click on the appropriate initial letter in the index box below to view the list of names and their meanings.
Here is a glossary of Sanskrit-based Indian baby names. Click on the appropriate initial letter in the index box below to view the list of names and their meanings.
Italian Baby Names
Guide to Italian baby names with over 1000 of the most common Italian baby names. Each entry contains a description with an account of the historical...
Guide to Italian baby names with over 1000 of the most common Italian baby names. Each entry contains a description with an account of the historical...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A listing of saint names.
Alfabette Zoope
A writer's extensive list of names.
A writer's extensive list of names.