Baby Name Meanings
With regard to name meanings, children often feel special if their name represents a good character trait. Children are likely to be teased at some point in their childhood because of name meanings.
When selecting a middle baby name, be sure to say it out loud to make sure it goes with the first.
It is best to think of rhyming names that might be embarrassing as well. This can be just as important as name meanings.
We've put together several lists of names organized by origin and then by meaning to help you select the perfect name.
When selecting a middle baby name, be sure to say it out loud to make sure it goes with the first.
It is best to think of rhyming names that might be embarrassing as well. This can be just as important as name meanings.
We've put together several lists of names organized by origin and then by meaning to help you select the perfect name.
Top 10 Baby Names for 2010
BOY NAMES
Jacob - supplanter or heel
Ethan - strong, firm, constant
Michael - like God
Jayden - thankful
William - protector
Alexander - defender, or helper of mankind
Noah - comforter, wanderer
Daniel - God is my judge
Aiden - fire, born with fire
Anthony - praiseworthy
GIRL NAMES
Isabella - pledge to God
Sophia - wisdom
Emma - embracing all
Olivia - olive tree
Ava - life
Emily - rival, laborious, eager
Abigail - father's joy, source of joy
Madison - son of a mighty warrior; son of Maud
Chloe - blooming
Mia - mine
This is a list of names by the Social Security Administration. For more lists of names, you may want to visit their site for the most popular names of a specific year, SSA Baby Names .