Baby Names

Naming Twins and Multiples

06 Apr 2012 1 Comment

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 Having a baby is a very enjoyable experience. But when one discovers that they are having twins or multiples it can be extremely exciting and fun. Many people become so overwhelmed that they feel the names should match, rhyme, or have some similarity. Keep in mind that every child is an individual and have their own identity. It’s confusing enough for them to look alike and to always be mistaken for one another. So try to alleviate from making their like complicated. Twins or Multiples names don’t have to rhyme or match. It’s your choice, but don’t feel obligated to do so. You can be creative with it. They can be the same style of name or a different style name. It’s totally up to the parent. Whether they are identical or fraternal your child is its own unique person with  their own personality.

Refining and Polishing Common Names

25 Jun 2011 Leave a Comment

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Here are some names that are beginning to become common and some alternatives to use to have a more formal or uncommon choice.

Emily-Emery/ Emory, Emmeline, Emmanuelle

Ella/ Elle- Elodie, Elowen, Eliana, Elise, Brielle, Gabrielle/ Gabriella/ Noelle, Giselle, Laurelle, Elena,

Jada- Gemma, Jade, Giada

Sarah- Sarai, Sari, Serah, Sariah,

Jennifer-Jenna, Genevieve, Jenacia

Katherine- Kathleen, Katelyn, Katarnia, Katarina, Katharina, Katrina, Keturah, Carys, Catriona

Gwendolyn-Guinevere, Gwenifer, Gwenna

Christopher-Christian, Christoff

Justin-Jude, Judah, Judea, Justice,

Matthew-Matthias, Matteo,  Maddox, Maceo

Jaden-Jasper, Jade, Jad,

My Love for the New Name Trend: Short Names

19 Jun 2011 1 Comment

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Girls

Joi- French : Joy

Koi-Native American: Panther

Jai-Indian/ Sanskrit: Victory

Ella-Hebrew: Goddess

Ava-Hebrew: Life

Jah-African: Dignity

Mya-Greek: Great

Eve-Latin/ Hebrew/ Life

Taj-Hindi/ Sanskrit-Crown

Elle-French-Woman/ Girl

Mya-Greek/ Great Mother

Nia-Swahili/ Lustrous/ Goal / Purpose

Ivy-English/ Eternity

Lux-Greek/ Light

Boys

Coy-Woods/ quiet place

Neo-African-Gift/English-New

Cox-english-Coxswain

Leo-Latin-Lion

Kai-Welsh / Keeper of the Keys

Guy-Old German/Wood

Jett-English/ Black Gemstone

Beau-French/ Handsome

Rio-Spanish/ River

Eli-Hebrew/ High

Croix-French/ Cross

Knox-Scottish / Round Hill

Name Trends

05 Apr 2011 Leave a Comment

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I have been monitoring the name trends and this is what I have detected and what I would expect to see in the future! Take a look

1. Double names - Double names are beginning to become common. Ella Claire, Anna Kate, Layla Grace are some examples of names that are being seen on a rise! Short or Two Syllable first names paired with a filler middle name! This trend has always been aroundand is continuing to grow and evolve!

2. High Fashion Runway -High fashion and the runway is making an impact and inspiring parents on naming their babies. I’ve noticed many names like London, Paris, Valentina, Chanel, Christian, Giselle ,Lux, Dior, etc are beginning to influence parents on naming their babies!

3. Boy names ending in -n- Evan, Ethan, Dylan, all are in the top 10 and all ending with the letter n. Other names such as Owen, Logan, Landon are beginning to become chosen.

4. Unisex names/ Surnames-It is truly a craze. Unisex and surnames are becoming more and more common. Girls being named Harper, Blair, Avery, Greer etc are becoming prevalent and boys being named Carter, Pierce, Lennox, etc are growing!

Christmas Names

06 Jan 2011 Leave a Comment

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Girls

Noelle-”Christmas”

Holly-”Holly Grove”

Freya-”Noble Woman”

Avery-”Christmas Elf”

Belle-”Beauty” (Christmas bells/ jingle bells)

Robin-”Wise” (Christmas Bird)

Natalie or Natalia-”Born on Christmas”

Ivy-”Ivy plant”

Eira-”Snow”

Gabrielle-”God is my strength”

Emmanuelle/ Emanuella-”God is with us”

Neva-”Snow”

Boys

Noel-”Christmas”

Gabriel-”one of the Angels”

Jasper-”One of the 3 Kings that visited baby Jesus”

Malachi-”God’s Messenger”

Emanuel-”God is with us”

Christian-”Follower of Christ”

Christopher-”A Christian”

Gee Whiz A Fixation for the Letter “G”

12 Nov 2010 Leave a Comment

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G names are very uncommon. It’s just one of those letters that get overlooked. Maybe now is the time for it to make a statement. Here are some lovely G names that may be just what you are looking for:

Grace- Female/ Grace; Blessing/ Latin

Georgia-Female/ Farmer to Work the Earth/ Greek

Giada-Female/ Precious Green Stone/ Italian

Gracelyn-Female/ Goodwill/ Latin

Gianna-Female/ God is gracious/ Hebrew

Georgiana-Female/ Farmer to work the Earth/ Greek

Guinevere-Female/ White; Fair/ Welsh

Gordana-Female/ Serbian/ Proud/

Gemma-Female/ Latin/ Jewel

Genevieve-Female/ French/ White Wave

Georgina-Female/ Earth Worker/ Greek

Giselle-Female/ Hostage ;Pledge/ German

Gabrielle-Female/ God is my strength/ Hebrew

Gorjana- Female/ Austrialian/ Meaning : Unknown

Gillian-Female/ Down-bearded Youth/ Latin

Graciela-Female/ Grace/ Spanish

Graham-Boy/ English/ Adobe

Gavin-Boy/ Welsh/ White-Hawk of Battle

*Greer-Boy or Girl/ Watcher/Greek* Great for a boy or girl

Grayson-Boy/Son of Gray/ English

Garrison-Boy/ Strong/ German

Garrett-Boy/ Strength of the Spear/Germanic

Gideon-Boy/ Hebrew/ Mighty Warrior

Gabriel-Boy/ God is my Might/ Hebrew

Galvin-Boy/ Sparrows/ Gaelic

Grant-Boy/Big; Tall/ English/ Gaelic

Gunnar-Boy/ Battle, Warrior/German

Your Naming Style

24 Oct 2010 2 Comments

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Have you discovered your naming style?Your naming style is important in selecting a name for your bundle of joy. This is a wonderful way to help us select names for you and for you to begin a list of names.You may not have just one. You may have more than one. You may like atleast one name in all the naming styles,which is perfectly fine. Here are some various naming styles that may help you in deciding which style is best for you.

Classic/ Traditional:

People that tend to like names that are safe, classic, and timeless names. Elizabeth, Catherine, Cecelia, and Julia would be great girl names for you. Paul, Matthew, Luke, and Samuel would be great boy names for you.

~Our Favorites for this style~

Girls: Julia, Cecelia, Annabelle, Audrey, Gabrielle, Camille

Boys: Paul, John, Luke, Samuel, Nathaniel, Jack

Modern/ Contemporary:

New age, present, and up to date names .

~Our favorites in this style~

Girls: Layla, Maya, Alyssa, Nayla

Boys: Landon, Gavin, Dylan, Seth

Quirky/ Edgy/ Unusual/Unique/ Fun/ Playful

Names that are vibrant, playful, uncommon, and real zesty. Nature Names, color names, character names may be some great names to choose from for you. You may like Fiona, Ivy, Phoebe, or Piper for girls and Guy, Beau, Brody, and Jett for boys.

~Our Favorites for this style~

Girls-Felicity, Ivy, Fiona, Piper

Boys-Brody, Tucker, Guy,

Classic/Unusual

Traditional and classic names that are a little unusual, uncommon, underused, and unique.  Not the usual Mary, Jane, Matthew, and Michael. You may like Genevieve, Julianna/ Juliana, Lydia for girls and Tobias, Julius, and Liam for boys.

~Our Favorites this style~

Girls: Georgiana, Claudia, Guinevere, Naomi, Elodie

Boys: Jude, Liam, Xavier, Vincent,

Ethnic/ Exotic

Unusual ethnic names that are not traditional American names. This style is for those that are into multicultralism and like sultry and exotic names.

~Our Favorites of this style~

Girls: Valentina, Raphaela, Giselle, Svetlana, Giada

Boys: Diego, Giovanni, Emanuel, Raphael

Romantic/ Literary Names

Names that may have been found in novels and other literary publications. Character names in plays, books, and various productions. People that tend to gravitate toward this style are the artsy and fine art lovers. Those that have an appreciation for art, literature, and love stories.

~Our Favorites of this style~

Girls: Persephone, Daphne, Arabella

Boys: Orlando, Phineaus, Gideon

Fantasy/ Goddess/ Deity Names

Names of Greek goddess and gods,  Spritiual names, ethereal, and whimscial names, Mythological names. Another group for the artsy and literary lovers.

~Our Favorites of this style ~

Girls: Apollonia, Pandora, Minerva, Grace

Boys: Dionsyus, Adonis, Ascelpius,

Unisex Names

Unisex names are beginning to become popular. This style is for those that like names that are suitable for a boy or a girl or those that like traditionally boy names on girls and vice versa.

~Our Favorites for this style~

Girls: Camryn, Kendall, Sydney, Blair

Boys: Ashton, Christian, Sean, Jordan

What is your favorite naming style and your favorite name according to your style?

Hot Names:

23 Oct 2010 Leave a Comment

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Our Picks Top Girl Names:

Gemma-

Gender: Female

Origin/ Meaning: Latin; Jewel / Gem

Pronounced: JEM-ah

Alternative spellings: Gema, Jemma,

This is one of our top picks for girl’s names. It is for the classic lovers and those that have the modern/ contemporary style. An alternative for the popular Jade and Jada.

Layla:

Gender: Female

Origin/ Meaning: Dark Beauty; African; Arabic; Swahili-Born at night

Pronounciation: LAY-luh

Alternative Spellings: Laila, Leila

Great for an ethnic, multicultural, bi-racial baby. The name Layla is very universal. It works well in the US and outside the US. If you are Arab, African, African-American, etc and looking for a name that will go well with your traditional roots and function well in the US and abroad this would be a great choice. Another contemporary/modern name that has a classic feel to it. Not limited to ethnic babies , it can also be a great name for European and Anglo descent.

Elodie:

Gender: Girl

Origin/ Meaning:  French. Germanic;

Uncertain, probably certain of wealth

Pronounciation: EL-o-dee

The name Ella is becoming extremely popular and this would be a great alternative for the name Ella if you are not interested in going that route. Elle and Ella would make great nick names for Elodie. It’s pronounced like Melody but without the M. We love Elodie because it is feminine without being ultra frilly and ages well. It has a very ethereal,whimsical, and artisic fell to it…

Juliana:

Gender: Girl

Meaning/ Origin: Latin; Down-bearded Youth

Pronounciation: Joo-lee-AH-nah or YUU-lee-AH-nah

Juliana has a beautiful and regal feel. It is a derivative of Julia and isn’t as popular as Julia. Juliana has a unique and exotic feel to it and perfect for the classical lovers that want a little excitement and uncommon classic name!

Annika:

Gender: Girl

Origin/ Meaning: Hebrew; Grace; Favour-Japanese: Apricot from Nara; Sanskrit: Grain

Pronounciation: AH-nee-kah; ANN-ih-kah

We love the 2nd pronounciation of this name, but the overall name  pronounced either way is beautiful. Annika is very feminine modern and contemporary name that is very diverse and multicultural. We embrace diversity and this is one of those names that is loveable by all.

Grace:

Gender: Girl

Origin/ Meaning: Latin; Good will

Simple, beautiful, and classic. This name speaks for itself . Love its spiritual association as well. It has positive energy and the nick name for an infant Gracie is adorable. It is often seen in the middle name spot and looks just as lovely as a first name.

Audrey:

Gender: Girl

Origin/ Meaning: English; Noble Strength

Pronounciation: Awdree

Classic and sophisticated name that ages well and the Audrey Hepburn association makes us love love love it…

Guinevere:

Gender: Girl

Origin/ Meaning: Welsh; White; Far; Smooth

Pronounciation: GWEN ih veer

This is a classic unusual style that has charm, beauty, history, literary, and artsy feel . The nick name Gwen can be used for Guinevere. And for those that would like to honor a family member or friend named Gwendolyn  Guinevere could be a possibility for you.

Top Pick Boy Names:

Landon:

Gender: Boy

Origin/ Meaning: English/ Longhill

Pronounciation: LAN-dun

Very handsome, modern, contemporary, and classic name that can be seen on a prep…a nerd…a jock..it’s just one of those names that sounds dreamy and handsome…overall a great name…and I would expect it to begin to become popular in the times to come…

Collin:

Gender: Boy

Meaning/ Origin: Gaelic; Dove

Gorgeous name….ages well and also expected to become popular….isn’t on the top 10 but within a few more yrs you will be seeing more Collin’s…

Luke:

Gender: Boy

Meaning/ Origin: Greek/ Man from Luciana

Love the biblical association…a short…simple name that is formal…and ages well…

Kai

Gender: Boy

Origin/ Meaning: Finnish; Rejoice

Pronounced like Ty but Kye, Kai, or Ky….. simple….short…great middle name…nick name or first name….not informal…but has a unique ..and fun style to it…

Owen:

Gender: Boy

Origin/ Meaning: Gaelic/ Welsh: Well born; well-breed

Very classy…sophisticated…stoic…and mascueline….for the modern..contemporary lovers….that want a classic unpopular name

Brody:

Gender: Boy

Origin/ Meaning: Gaelic, English: Muddy Place

Pronounced: BROH-dee

A fun loving name that can be a little nick namish but still formal….very sporty..athletic name…but also conservative business….

Gavin:

Gender: Boy

Origin/ Meaning: Welsh; White Hawk of Battle

Very solid…and loveable name…arising in popularity….

Holden:

Gender: Boy

Origin/ Meaning: English/Deep Valley

Classic…mysterious…unusual…yet sophisticated and classic name…..