Considerations For Naming Baby

A pregnancy is a time filled with many emotions, from excitement to anxiety and happiness to insecurity. One of the important and positive decisions a couple usually decides on during this period is a name for their precious baby-in-waiting.

Time-honoured choices include names originating from the Bible, family lines, or cultural heritage. Another popular choice is to seek individuality in naming a child. Many people want something different, such as nature-based names -- Sunflower, Ocean, or Meadow -- or names based on favourite movie stars or fictional characters. The popularity of Michaela as a girl's name rose dramatically in the early 1990s about the same time as the television series Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman went to air.

Inspiration and influences come from many areas. Each parent has a list of favourites and those they dislike. The process of picking out just the right names may be difficult or very easy.

When choosing a name for the child, there are certain considerations one should take into account for the benefit of the little one.

1. Is the name going to cause embarrassment?

Sometimes names have connotations associated with them, or are old-fashioned names now hijacked to mean something entirely different; Fanny, for example. Other names may bring to mind a rhyme which is uncomplimentary. Consider not only of the first name, but how it will interact with the middle and surnames.

2. What initials will the child have?

Certain initials, when combined, spell out unfortunate words or acronyms with some other meaning. For example, a child with the initials D.O.G. may come in for some ribbing at school.

The words spelled by initials may not necessarily be unflattering. For example, a friend has a child with the initials B.R.G.R. It immediately brought to mind the word "burger" and has become an inescapable association with that child, though one could never call it a problem. This demonstrates the effect, often unintended, of a person's initials, and puts it in the category of a consideration of naming baby.

3. Is the name difficult to spell or say?

A child with an unusual name will very easily learn the spelling and pronunciation of their name, as would a child named Joe. However, others may not be so easy to train. Alternative spellings are interesting and can distinguish your child's name from a school roll. However, it may also mean the owner will spend a lifetime correcting people and spelling it out. Is this an issue? It may be for some and not for others, but it is wise to consider all possibilities. The same issue arises with more common names which have several variants, e.g. Georgia, Jorja, Giorgia, and Jorgia.

Whatever names are given to a baby, there is no doubt a lot of thought has gone into the decision. The parents' choices are virtually endless, and the above considerations may help narrow the field of possibilities.

A Name to be Proud of

It is a challenge to come up with a baby name that you are completely satisfied with. It's hard to think of a name that you are really happy with. I found that I would like a name but it would be someone elses name and it would remind me of that person. I didn't want a person who I didn't like thinking that I named my child after them. When I was pregnant I had a girls name picked out because I was sure my baby was a girl. To my surprise I had a little boy and had nothing to name him. Well, after a bit of thinking, while I was exhausted in the hospital, I named him. I am very happy with his name. My point is that if you don't find a name you like on this list and cannot think of anything you like before you have your child the name may come to you once you lay eyes on your beautiful baby or possibly even after that. Don't stress out it will come. A name may be perminent but your babys name is what they make it. They will shape the meaning of their name.

Top Baby Boys Names

1. Aca
   
   
2. Acelyn
   
   
3. Ayden
   
   
4. Aylen
   
   
5. Braiden
   
   
6. Benson
   
   
7. Briceson
   
   
8. Caden
   
   
9. Caine
   
   
10. Channing
    
    
11. Chase
    
    
12. Colton
    
    
13. Corbyn
    
    
14. Daemon
    
    
15. Daton
    
    
16. Davin
    
    
17. Domi
    
    
18. Drew
    
    
19. Dylan
    
    
20. Ethan
    
    
21. Emritt
    
    
22. Emry
    
    
23. Felix
    
    
24. Gage
    
    
25. Hayden
    
    
26. Holden
    
    
27. Jaidyn
    
    
28. Jaidlyn
    
    
29. Kelan
    
    
30. Kyler
    
    
31. Laine
    
    
32. Maddox
    
    
33. Mason
    
    
34. Nehemiah
    
    
35. Nelson
    
    
36. Nori
    
    
37. Oliver
    
    
38. Parker
    
    
39. Preston
    
    
40. Racer
    
    
41. Reece
    
    
42. Remington
    
    
43. Rhys
    
    
44. River
    
    
45. Ryder
    
    
46. Rylie
    
    
47. Shamus
    
    
48. Sheldon
    
    
49. Quin
    
    
50. Quintin

Top Baby Girls Names

1. Ammalie
   
   
2. Angel
   
   
3. Aubrey
   
   
4. Ava
   
   
5. Breanna
   
   
6. Brittany
   
   
7. Cami
   
   
8. Cara
   
   
9. Carlie
   
   
10. Daina
    
    
11. Devan
    
    
12. Ebony
    
    
13. Ellia
    
    
14. Eva
    
    
15. Felicity
    
    
16. Hannah
    
    
17. Ilyana
    
    
18. Ivory
    
    
19. Jade
    
    
20. Jana
    
    
21. Jayde
    
    
22. Kara
    
    
23. Karean
    
    
24. Karla
    
    
25. Kelly
    
    
26. Kelsey
    
    
27. Kyla
    
    
28. Kyndra
    
    
29. Larissa
    
    
30. Lexie
    
    
31. Lucy
    
    
32. Lusan
    
    
33. Maja
    
    
34. Marrissa
    
    
35. Maylia
    
    
36. Natasha
    
    
37. Nicola
    
    
38. Olivia
    
    
39. Piper
    
    
40. Railyn
    
    
41. Raquelle
    
    
42. Raven
    
    
43. Rayla
    
    
44. Riana
    
    
45. Savana
    
    
46. Shayla
    
    
47. Shianna
    
    
48. Tasha
    
    
49. Tessa
    
    
50. Violet