Baby Name Rant

Why you should hire me (for free) as your name consultant!

2008-02-08T19:22:00.000+11:00

Guys, I've got to admit, my email inbox has been pretty depressing lately. Everyday I check it to get anywhere from 30-70 emails of spam, spammy spam and extra delicious SPAM in chocolate flavor. To top it off every time I build up my hopes thinking there will be at least *one* email from a person wanting to help with names and there have been hardly any...

So, I'm going to persuade all of you why you should definitely email me:

Naming a child can be really hard. People don't appreciate just how hard. Especially the first one, and anywhere after the 3rd or 4th can be difficult. I'm never going to name your child for you, but I will do this:

I basically do all the research for you! (I've loved names for years and years and years, and have lists upon lists of different names)
-If you give me 3+ names you like, so I have an idea of what you'll like, i'll provide you a huge list of other names I think you'll like.

-Names with special meanings.

-Commonly liked combinations (first and middles)

I can give you feedback on names you've chosen such as popularity and user-friendliness (and if you ask, just my personal opinion!)

Plus links or books I think will get you in the right track.

Basically, I do HOURS and HOURS (well, it takes me about 1-3 hours to compile a list ;)) of research for you for free. From the bottom of my heart. Because I lovvve naming kids.

Please! Email me, I'm begging! The email is anni.ekate@yahoo.com.au
I won't bite!

(Oh, and to help me differentiate your email from the spam I get, put something to do with 'baby names' in the subject box!)

Cute combinations, Boys F-J

2008-01-31T20:52:00.000+11:00

And now onto the next segment of Cute Combinations!

F
Classic: Francis Robert
Boyishly cute: Franklin James
Unusual: Finley Niall
Unique: Flynn Ross

G
Classic: Grant Alexander
Boyishly cute: Grayson Lucas
Modern: Gavin Lee
Unusual: Griffin Leo
Unique: Grayden Ross
Unisex: Gabriel Reese

H
Classic: Henry Robert
Conservative: Harrison Michael
Boyishly cute: Hudson Chase
Modern: Hunter Nathaniel
Unusual: Hugo Joseph
Unique: Hamish Alexander
Unisex: Harley Ross

I
Boyishly cute: Isaac Bradford
Modern: Isaiah Jacob
Unusual: Irvin Michael

J
Classic: Jack Oliver
Conservative: James Edward
Boyishly cute: Jude Grayson
Modern: Jayce Lee
Unusual: Jarvis Dean
Unique: Jai Anthony (rhymes with eye)
Unisex: Jamie Matthew

What do you think about these? Comment below!

Got some comments in the blog? Some suggestions for me? Want advice naming your child? Email me at anni.ekate@yahoo.com.au

Naming after... Flowers and Plants

2008-01-23T19:29:00.000+11:00

After doing countries, colors and birds, its now time to go onto Names which are flowers and plants, and I bet this one will be super popular!

(For some of the more unusual ones, do a Google images search to see them)

Girls

Category one: Names which aren't actually flowers or plants, but have meanings which are plants.
Afina, meaning "blueberry" in Romanian.
Alma, meaning "apple" in Turkish
Anemone, meaning "wind flower" in Greek.
Anthea, meaning "flowery" in Greek.
Antonia, meaning "flower" in Greek.
Avalon, meaning "apple" in Old Welsh. (G.Paltrow soo should have named her daughter this instead.. way more subtle!)
Ayla, meaning "oak tree" in Hebrew and Old English.
Carmel, meaning "garden, orchard" in Hebrew.
Diantha, meaning "heavenly flower" in Greek.
Elma, meaning "apple" in Turkish.
Fabia, meaning "bean" in Roman.
Fleur, meaning "flower" in Old French.
Gita/ Greta/ Gretchen meaning "daisy" in Spanish.
Hana, meaning "flower" or "blossom" in Japanese.
Helianthe, meaning "bright flower" in Greek.
Hester, meaning "myrtle" in Hebrew.
Hortense, meaning "garden or gardener" in Latin.
Iolanthe, meaning "violet flower" in Greek.
Ketifa, meaning "to pick a flower" in Arabic.
Leilani, meaning "heavenly flower" in Hawaiian.
Lys, meaning "lily" in Medieval French.
Marva, meaning "sage" in Hebrew.
Mina, meaning "daisy" in Persian.
Phyllis, meaning "leafy branch" in Greek.
Susannah, meaning "lily" in Hebrew.
Talia, meaning "to bloom" in Greek.
Yolanda, meaning "violet" in Greek.
Zara, meaning "flower" in Arabic.
Zita, meaning "little rose" in Spanish.

Category two: Names which are already known to be used.
Angelica
Dahlia
Daisy
Erica
Heather
Holly
Iris
Ivy
Jacinta
Jasmine
Laurel
Lily
Rose
Rosemary
Rowan
Sage
Sienna
Veronica
Violet
Willow

Category three: Unusual but Usable. Names which are quite unique, but can be used in normal situations quite easily, or have nicknames which are 'normal'
Acacia, "Keisha"
Alcea, "Allie", "Alcie"
Anise, "Annie", "Anna", "Nissa"
Arnica, "Arna", "Arnie", "Anna, "Annie", "Nicky"
Alyssum, "Allie", "Alice", "Alyssa", "Lyssa", "Lyssie"
Amaranth, "Amy", "Mara", "Mary", "Antha", "Annie", "Anna"
Amaryllis, "Amy", "Mara", "Mary", "Rylla", "Lissa", "Lissie"
Azalea, "Az", "Azzie", "Zayley", "Ayla", "Ayley", "Lia"
Betony, "Betty", "Etta", "Ettie", "Tony"
Bryony, "Bree"
Calla, "Callie", "Allie" (what Actor Eric Johnson and writer/producer Adria Budd recently named their daughter, Calla Prairie)
Camellia, "Cara", "Carma", "Meeley", "Lia"
Cassia, "Cass", "Cassie", "Casey"
Cicely, "Cissy", "Celia", "Ellie", "Lee"
Coralbell, "Cora", "Coral", "Corey", "Belle", "Bella" (this ones a little over the top, too, but isn't as crazy as Bluebell. Coral is quite a pretty name)
Fern
Flora, "Flo", "Flossie", "Flor", "Lora", "Lori"
Gardenia, "Deana", "Nia"
Ginger, "Ginnie"
Hazel
Hyacinth, "Cinth", "Cinthie", "Cinthia"
Jacaranda, "Jackie", "Cara", "Anda", "Andy", "Anna", "Annie", "Anne"
Jessamine, "Jess", "Jessie", "Sam", "Sammy"
Juniper, "June", "Juno"
Lavender
Lilac, "Lila"
Linnea, "Lin", "Linna", "Nia", "Lynae"
Linden, "Lin", "Lindy", "Linna"
Lotus, "Lo", "Lola"
Magnolia, "Maggie", "Aggie", "Noel", "Olly", "Lia"
Mallow, "Mal", "Lo"
Marguerite, "Margie", "Mary", "Maggie", "Rita"
Marigold, "Mary", "Marie", "Goldie"
Myrtle
Narcissa, "Nara", "Cissy"
Nigella, "Nyah", "Gel", "Gella", "Ella", "Ellie", "Elle"
Oleander, "Ollie", "Lia", "Leanne", "Anda", "Andy", "Anna", "Annie", "Anne"
Olive, "Olly", "Liv", "Livvy"
Pansy
Petunia
Poppy
Primrose, "Rosa", "Rosie", "Rose"
Saffron, "Saffie", "Ronnie"
Solandra, "Solly", "Olly", "Landry", "Andra", "Andy", "Anna", "Annie", "Anne"
Tamarind, "Tammy", "Mary"
Tansy, "Tanner", "Anna", "Annie"
Valerian, "Val", "Vallie", "Ria", "Rianne", "Anne", "Anna", "Annie"
Viola, "Vi", "Ola", "Olly"
Zinnia, "Nia"

Category four: Totally out there. These ones are ones to use with a lot of caution, they don't quite fit in or have normal nicknames to fall back on.
Bluebell (now I know this one can be shortened to Belle or Bella... but really. Its just very out there for a real person.)
Cayenne (feminine spelling, but a bit too masculine pronunciation for me)
Cherry (maybe cute as a nickname, but a bit much for me)
Daffodil (this one can be shortened to Daffy but again, its a bit much for me)
Hebe
Jonquil
Pepper (probably a lot cuter as a nickname)
Peony
Posy
Silverbell (pretty for an animal, but probably a bit much for a child)
Sorrel
Sunflower (a little much..)

Boys

Category one: Names which aren't actually flowers or plants, but have meanings which are plants.
Ackley, meaning "meadow of Oak Trees" in Middle English.
Axel, meaning "small oak tree" in German.
Bailey, meaning "berry" in Old English.
Derry, meaning "oak tree" in Welsh.
Fabian, meaning "bean" in Latin.
Fraser, meaning "strawberry" in French.
Jared, Jarrett, meaning "rose" in Greek.
Oliver, meaning "olive tree" in French.
Orrin, meaning "tree" in Hebrew.
Perry, meaning "pear tree" in Old English.
Purnal, meaning "pear" in Latin.

Category two: Unusual but Usable. Names which are quite unique, but can be used in normal situations quite easily, or have nicknames which are 'normal'
Alder, "Al"
Ash
Basil
Briar
Cassius
Linden (both Cassius and Linden I have heard on boys before, but they are pretty hard with nicknames/are a little feminine)
Oleander, "Olly", "Lee", "Ander", "Andy"
Saffron, "Ron"
Sage
Thorn, "Thor"

Category three: Totally out there. These ones are ones to use with a lot of caution, they don't quite fit in or have normal nicknames to fall back on.
Cedar
Jonquil

Got some other flower or plant names? Any you really like or dislike? Do you know anyone named after a flower or plant? Comment below!

Any suggestions for Annie-Kate? Comments on or requests for the blog? Want some advice naming your child? Email me at anni.ekate@yahoo.com.au

Thumbs down: Frank Lickliter

2008-01-21T15:40:00.000+11:00

I only just realized that I've been super nice lately, and there's been no Thumbs Down posts in ages. So I had a little hunt around, and found this:

Golfer, Frank Lickliter welcomed twin boys, Storm and Steele.

http://www.celebrity-babies.com/2008/01/frank-lickliter.html

It seems that parents of twins often seem to get it wrong.

Grade: C-

Comments: There are three major problems with these names.

Problem one: For twins, they're too similar. Twins already have issues with identity and being similar, and giving them similar names just exacerbates this. It also leads to problems when calling a name across the house and neither child quite catching which one is being called.

Problem two: They're so unusual that they will lead to teasing and don't give the child room to grow in whatever field they want. For example, can you really imagine without grinning a man called Dr. Storm? I can only imagine the teasing he'll get when he's in a bad mood. "You're in a stormy mood" etc. And kids can just get plain annoying sometimes finding it hilarious to repeat over and over to him saying "Hey Storm, theres a storm coming"
And Steele? What if Steele decides to be a ballet dancer or is just a very sensitive guy? The name doesn't give him a lot of room to be the person he might want or need to be. And the kid will be in big trouble if he ever steals in his teenage years, imagine the teasing!

Problem three: The names don't have "normal" nicknames to fall back on if they dislike have such unusual names at any stage in their lives.

Things to work on for next time: Choosing names which aren't too similar, choosing names which aren't so unusual or strange that they'll bring on teasing in the child future and choosing unusual names with normal nicknames.

Naming after... Birds

2008-01-19T09:10:00.000+11:00

After past "Naming after..." series on colors and countries I thought it was time for my next post, and this is one which all nature and bird lovers alike will love. Naming after birds!

For girls

Category one: Names which aren't actually birds, but have meanings which are birds.
Ava, derived from the Latin word for bird.
Avis, meaning "bird" in Latin.
Elsa/Elsie, meaning "swan" in Anglo-Saxon.
Gozala, meaning "young bird" in Hebrew.
Jemima, meaning "dove" in Arabic and Hebrew.
Merle, meaning "blackbird" in Latin.
Tori, meaning "bird" in Japanese.

Category two: Names which are already known to be used.
Phoebe
Phoenix
Raven
Robin

Category three: Unusual but Usable. Names which are quite unique, but can be used in normal situations quite easily, or have nicknames which are 'normal'
Ani
Aracari, "Ara", "Sari", "Sara"
Avocet, "Ava", "Etta", "Ettie"
Coquette, "Coco", "Etta", "Ettie" (then again, this ones probably not so good, check the dictionary meaning before using.)
Eider
Elaenia, "Elle", "Ellie", "Ella", "Laney", "Lane", "Laina", "Nia"
Harrier, "Harry"
Linnet, "Lin", "Linna", "Netta", "Nettie", "Etta", "Ettie"
Mavis, "May", "Mave", "Ava", "Avis"
Mallard, "Mal", "Mallie"
Petrel, "Petra"
Pipit, "Pip", "Pippa"
Stora, "Tora", "Tori"
Tityra, "Tyra", "Ty"
Wren
Willet, "Will", "Willa", "Etta", "Ettie"

Category four: Totally out there. These ones are ones to use with a lot of caution, they don't quite fit in or have normal nicknames to fall back on.
Dove
Jacana (look this one up in the dictionary as well, its pronounced very unusually)
Lark
Starling (I find this one quite unusual, but its pretty similar to Sterling which is in the top 1000 for boys)
Teal

For boys

Category one: Names which aren't actually birds, but have meanings which are birds.
Arnold, meaning "eagle" in Germanic.
Callum, meaning "dove" in Latin.
Corbin, meaning "raven" in Old French and "crow" in Anglo-Norman.
Cormac, meaning "son of the raven" in Irish Gaelic.
Galvin, meaning "sparrow" in Gaelic.
Gavin, meaning "falcon of May" and "hawk of the plain" in Welsh.

Category two: Names which are already known to be used.
Brant

Category three: Unusual but Usable. Names which are quite unique, but can be used in normal situations quite easily, or have nicknames which are 'normal'
Condor, "Con", "Connie"
Cormorant, "Corey"
Jaegar, "Jay"
Kinglet, "King"
Mallard, "Mal"
Peregrine, "Perry"
Robin, "Rob", "Robbie"
Willet, "Will"

Category four: Totally out there. These ones are ones to use with a lot of caution, they don't quite fit in or have normal nicknames to fall back on.
Bluejay
Cardinal
Crane
Falcon
Trogon

Got some other bird names? Any you really like or dislike? Do you know anyone named after a bird? Comment below!

Any suggestions for Annie-Kate? Comments on or requests for the blog? Want some advice naming your child? Email me at anni.ekate@yahoo.com.au

Cute Combinations, Boys A-E

2008-01-17T13:55:00.002+11:00

After a whole series of cute combinations for girls, I am proud to start the cute combinations for boys.

Here it goes:

A
Classic: Albert Ross
Conservative: Andrew Michael
Boyishly cute: Alexander Elliot
Modern: Ashton Tyler
Unusual: Arthur Drake
Unique: Adair Deacon
Unisex: Alex Quinn

B
Classic: Baxter Thomas
Conservative: Benjamin James
Boyishly cute: Bryce Nathaniel
Modern: Brandon Parker
Unusual: Bennett Ross
Unique: Bastian Alexander
Unisex: Bailey Ryan

C
Classic: Charles William
Conservative: Colin James
Boyishly cute: Calvin Alexander
Modern: Cole Brayden
Unusual: Conrad Austin
Unique: Carlin Anthony
Unisex: Casey James

D
Classic: Darcy Robert
Conservative: David Michael
Boyishly cute: Dominic Taylor
Modern: Dawson Seth
Unusual: Dane Andrew
Unique: Deacon Ross
Unisex: Dylan Riley

E
Classic: Elliot James
Conservative: Edward Anthony
Boyishly cute: Elias Leon
Modern: Eli Payton
Unusual: Everett Ross
Unique: Evander Deacon
Unisex: Emerson Paul

What do you think about these? Comment below!

Got some comments in the blog? Some suggestions for me? Want advice naming your child? Email me at anni.ekate@yahoo.com.au

Naming after... Colors

2008-01-11T14:54:00.001+11:00

There's a post I did quite early on, about naming your child after countries.
I've decided to follow on, and do a "naming after..." series.

A lot of people think choosing a random thing to name your child after is wrong, stupid or tacky. Personally, I'm not saying its either right or wrong, but it's certainly very interesting. Any name can be okay, as long as your sensible in choosing in it.

This post is going to be about naming your child after colors, some color names, such as Scarlet(t), are becoming quite popular, so this may be a popular path in the future. I think that using a color as a middle name is pretty neat, especially if it has special meaning, for example, an elder siblings favorite color, or if a child has blonde hair, a name with a meaning of 'yellow' or 'golden' can be sweet.

So, I'll get on with it ;)
For boys..
Category one: Names which aren't actually colors, but have meanings which are colors.
Adrian, meaning "black" in Latin.
Alban, meaning "white" in Latin.
Aurelius, meaning "golden" in Latin.
Blaine, meaning "yellow" in Gaelic.
Blake, a combination of the Old English words for "black" and "white".
Denver, meaning "green" in French.
Flannon, meaning "blood red" in Irish.
Galvin, meaning "brilliant white" in Gaelic.
Graham, meaning "grey" in Old English.
Gray, meaning "grey" in Old English.
Ivor, meaning "Ivory" in Latin.
Irvin, meaning "green" in Welsh.
Kamal, meaning "pale red" in Sanskrit.
Kane, meaning "golden" in Japanese.
Lloyd, meaning "brown, grey" in Welsh.
Oran, meaning "grey-brown" in Irish.
Osbert, meaning "gold" in Old English.
Roy, meaning "red" in Gaelic.

Category two: Unusual but usable. Names which are fairly unique, but can be used in normal situations without too much trouble.
Ash
Cobalt, "Cobe", "Coby"
Denim, "Denny"
Flint, "Flin/Flynn"
Grey
Harvest, "Harvey"
Hunter
Ivory, "Ivor"
Jet
Loden
Russet, "Russ"
Rusty, "Russ"
Sandy
Slate
Tyrian
Vermilion (This ones pretty strange, but it reminds me of the 'normal' name Maximilian)

Category three: Totally out there. These one's are ones which should be treated with a fair bit of caution, they're pretty out there and have no "regular" nicknames for your child to fall back on.
Almond
Blue, or the French spelling Bleu.
Caesar, meaning "Blue-grey" in Latin.
Citron
Copper
Cyan
Forest Indigo
Navy
Onyx
Viridian

And now onto the Girls!
Category one: Names which aren't actually colors, but have meanings which are colors.
Ariana, meaning "silver" in Welsh.
Bianca, meaning "white" in Italian.
Chloe, derived from the word "green" in Greek.
Dee, meaning "black" in Welsh.
Flavia, meaning "yellow, golden" in Latin.
Gina, meaning "silvery" in Japanese.
Hina, meaning "red" or "black" in Hindu.
Ianthe, meaning "violet" in Greek. (i-ann-thee)
Lavern, meaning "the green one" in Old French.
Melanie, meaning "black" in Greek.
Midori, meaning "green" in Japanese.
Verdi, meaning "to be green" in Latin.

Category two: Color names which are commonly used on girls.
Amber
Ebony
Hazel
Jade
Kelly
Ruby
Rose
Scarlet
Sienna
Sky
Violet

Category three: Unusual but usable. Names which are fairly unique, but can be used in normal situations without too much trouble.
Auburn, "Aubrey"
Carmine, "Cara", "Carrie", "Carma"
Cerise, "Reese"
Cinder, "Cindy"
Claret, "Clare", "Clara", "Rhett" (if she's a tomboy)
Clove, "Chloe", "Lo", "Lola"
Clover, "Chloe, "Lo", "Lola"
Coral, "Corrie", "Corey", "Cora"
Denim, "Deni"
Emerald, "Em", "Emmy", "Emma"
Garnet
Goldie/ Golda/ Goldina
Henna
Indigo, "Indie"
Ivory, "Iva", "Ivy"
Lavender
Lilac, "Lila/Lyla", "Isla"
Magenta, "Madge", "Maggie", "Gen/Jen", "Jenny" (this isn't the right color, but theres not one closer, its a bright pinkish color)
Maize, "May", "Maizy"
Olive, "Ollie", "Liv", "Livvy"
Pearl
Poppy
Rosy (Rosie)
Saffron
Sandy
Silver, "Silvie", "Silvia"

Category four: Totally out there. These one's are ones which should be treated with a fair bit of caution, they're pretty out there and have no "regular" nicknames for your child to fall back on.
Aqua
Azure
Bleu, the French spelling for Blue.
Caramel, "Carrie", "Cara", "Carra", "Mel", "Mellie" (this one has normal nicknames, but... just seems very strange as a name)
Carnelian, "Carrie" (This one too can be shortened, but I just find it a little too much)
Honey
Maroon
Mauve
Navy
Onyx
Opal
Peach
Sorrel
Teal
Viridian

Got some other color names? Any you really like or dislike? Do you know anyone named after a color? Comment below!

Any suggestions for Annie-Kate? Comments on or requests for the blog? Want some advice naming your child? Email me at anni.ekate@yahoo.com.au

Cute Combinations, Girls U-V

2008-01-11T12:02:00.000+11:00

The last in the ongoing series of Cute Combinations for girls, look out for Cute Combinations for boys in the next few weeks!

U
Unique: Ulani Georgia

V
Classic: Violet Pearl
Conservative: Victoria Nicole
Pretty and sweet: Valerie Rose
Modern: Veronica Brianne
Unique: Valencia Daisy

W
Classic: Winifred Faye
Pretty and sweet: Wendy Sue
Modern: Willow Iris
Unusual: Whitney Teresa

X
Unique: Xantha Grace

Y
Unusual: Yasmine Cadence
Unique: Yelena Hope

Z
Pretty and sweet: Zoe Gabriella
Modern: Zayley Anabella
Unusual: Zara Rose
Unique: Zella Sophie

What do you think about these? Comment below!

Got some comments in the blog? Some suggestions for me? Want advice naming your child? Email me at anni.ekate@yahoo.com.au

Nicknames for Boys.

2008-01-05T15:21:00.000+11:00

After my article on nicknames for girls, its time to delve into the world of nicknames for boys. In my earlier post, I went over the main reasons why parents give their children names with nicknames, and I'll re-hash (In other words copy and paste ;) ) the categories I made up:

1. Having a cute pet name for the child .
2. Being able to give their child a very formal name, but having something more cute and young or childhood or casual occasions.
3. Being able to choose a long name.
4. Having a more unique nickname for a child with a common name, so they're not Charles B or Charles W but Arlo.
5. For when the child is a Junior or are named after someone who they'll have close contact with to avoid confusion.

I'll give my favorites, ideas and examples for each 'reason' for giving a nickname, below:

Reason one: Just having a nickname to call your kid by.
These are just what you're average every day parent uses, for example "Jack" for Jackson, "Matt" for Matthew or "Davey" for David.

Reason two: This is when you choose a more formal name, but want to choose a cuter more childish nickname for childhood and casual situations.

My favorites are:
Allan, "Al", "Lan"
Andrew, "Andy", "Drew"
Baxter, "Bax", "Baxie", "Ax", "Axter"
Benjamin, "Ben", "Benny", "Benji", "Enji", "Jam", "Jamie"
Bernard, "Bern", "Bernie", "Ernie", "Nard", "Nardo", "Ardo", "Ardie"
Charles/Charlton, "Charle", "Charlie", "Arlo, "Les"
Colin, "Co", "Cole", "Collie", "Olly"
Dominic, "Dom", "Nic", "Nico"
Edward/Edwin, "Eddie", "Ed", "Woody", "Win", "Winny"
Fletcher, "Fletch", "Letch", "Etch", "Etcher"
Francis, "Frank", "Frankie", "Rance"
Fredrick, "Fred", "Freddie", "Eddie", "Edrick", "Ed", "Drick", "Rick", "Ricky"
James, "Jame", "Jamie"
Jasper, "Jaz", "Perry"
Leon, "Lee", "Leo", "Lonny"
Lincoln, "Linc", "Cole", "Coln", "Collie"
Lloyd, "Loy", "Oydie"
Malcolm, "Mal", "Colm", "Cole", "Collie"
Matthew, "Matt", "Mattie", "Math", "Hugh"
Michael, "Mike, "Mikey", "Mick", "Kel"
Nicholas, "Nick", "Nicky", "Nico", "Cole"
Patrick, "Pat", "Patty", "Paddy", "Tricky", "Rick", "Ricky"
Quintin, "Quinn", "Tin", "Tin-Tin", "Tiny"
Richard, "Rich", "Richie", "Hardy", "Ardo", "Ardie"
Sebastian, "Seb", "Batty", "Bastian"
Theodore, "Theo", "Teddy", "Dore"
Travers, "Trav", "Travvy", "Rav", "Ravi",
Vincent, "Vin", "Vinnie", "Cent"
Wesley, "Wes", "Es", "Lee"
William, "Will", "Billy", "Liam"

Reason three: For parents who choose out a long name, but want something shorter as a nickname to make it easier.

My favorites:
Alexander, "Al", "Alex", "Lex", "Xander", "Ander", "Andy"
Finnegan, "Finn", "Finnie"
Garrison, "Gary", "Garris", "Sonny"
Harrison, "Harry", "Harris", "Sonny"
Leverett, "Levi", "Lev", "Rhett"
Rafferty, "Raff", "Raffi", "Tee"
Remington, "Remi", "Ming"

Reason four: For parents who choose out a popular name, or find out they've named their child a popular name, unique nicknames can be a good solution.

My favorites..
Aidan, "A", "Denny", "Ade"
Alexander, "Lex", "Ander", "Xan", "Xander"
Andrew, "Ando", "Roo", "Ad"
Anthony, "Ant", "Anto"
Benjamin, "Jamie", "Jam", "Enji", "Benno", "Jin"
Brandon, "Ando", "Bran", "Andon, "Don"
Christopher, "Topher", "Toph", "Tip", "Chip", "Kit", "Kiff", "Christer", "Ster", "Stoff"
Connor, "C", "Ona"
Daniel, "Neal", "Nils"
Elijah, "Lige", "Lijah", "Lee"
Ethan, "Eath", "E", "Han"
Isaac, "Iza", "I"
Jack, "Jik", "Jeek"
Jackson, "Sonny", "Jaz"
Jacob, "Jayko", "Cobe"
James, "Jame", "Jamie", "Jam", "Jaz"
Jayden, "Denny", "J-D"
Joseph, "Seph", "Joze"
Joshua, "Jozey", "Hugh"
Matthew, "Math", "Hugh", "Matto"
Michael, "Kel", "Kale", "Mick", "Mitch", "Miles", "Milo"
Nathan, "Tan", "Han"
Nicholas, "Cole", "Nico", "Naz"
Ryan, "Yin", "R"
Samuel, "Zam", "Sammo"
Tyler, "I", "Tyles", "Tel"
William, "Lee", "Wim"
Zachary, "Cary", "Z", "Car", "Caro"

Reason five: When naming after someone who will spend a lot of time with the boy, a different nickname helps everyone be a lot more clear.
See above reasons for ideas.

Got any other cute nicknames? Other reasons why someone in your life had a nickname, or you gave your baby one? Any funny nickname stories? Comment below!

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Nicknames for Girls.

2008-01-05T10:25:00.000+11:00

Many parents like names which have nicknames for their children. There are many good reasons for having nicknames, some are:
1. Having a cute pet name for the child .
2. Being able to give their child a very formal name, but having something more cute and young or childhood or casual occasions.
3. Being able to choose a long name.
4. Having a more unique nickname for a child with a common name, so they're not Jessica B or Jessica W but Essie.
5. For when the child is a Junior or are named after someone who they'll have close contact with to avoid confusion.
6. For girls, a name with a unisex nickname in case they're a tomboy.

See below for my favorites, some good ideas and examples.

Nickname reason one: General Reasons, to have a cute, pet name.
There are millions of these, examples: "Allie" for Allison, "Dani" for Danielle, "Jo" for Joanna.

Nickname reason two: To shorten and soften a formal name during childhood and in casual situations.

Some of my favorites:
Adelaide, "Addie", "Delle", "Deli", "Della", "Lady"
Amelia, "Mimi", "Meeley", "Mia", "Lia", "Millie"
Arabella, "Abby", "Ari", "Belle", "Bella"
Beatrice, "Bea", "Triss", "Trissie", "Trissa"
Carlotta, "Carly", "Carla", "Carlo", "Arlo", "Lottie"
Cecelia, "CC", "Seal", "Sealey", "Lia"
Corinne, "Corey", "Cora", "Rin"
Diana, "Di", "Dido", "Annie", "Ana"
Dominique, "Dom", "Minnie", "Nicki", "Neek"
Eleanor, "Elle", "Ellie, "Ella", "Nor", "Norah"
Elizabeth, "Ellie", "Elle", "Ella", "Eliza", "Lizzie" "Izzie", "Libby", "Beth", "Zeth"
Ellen, "Elle", "Ellie", "Ella", "Leni"
Frances, "Frannie", "Cessie"
Georgiana, "Georgie", "GG", "Gia", "Giana", "Giarn"
Gwyneth, "Gwyn", "Wyn", Gwynnie", "Wynnie", "Netty"
Harriet, "Harry", "Ria", "Rietta"
Hazel, "Hay", "Haze", "Zelle", "Zella"
Jane, "Jay", "Janie", "JJ", "Ane"
Lenore, "Leni", "Nore", "Norah"
Lillian, "Lil", "Lilly"
Maude, "Maurie", "Aude", "Audie"
Miranda, "Mirrie", "Anda", "Andy"
Nicolette, "Nic", "Nicky", "Cole", "Lettie", "Etta"
Rachel, "Rae", "Rach", "Chel" or "Chels" (like the starting sound in Chelsea)
Rosalie, "Ro", "Rose", "Rosie", "Rosa", "Zali"
Rowan, "Ro", "Rowie", "Rory"
Sophia, "So", "Soph", "Phia", "Fifi"
Theodora, "Thea", "Tia", "Teddy", "Dora"
Victoria, "Vee", "Vic", "Vicky", "Tori", "Ria", "Via", "Vita", "Vito"

Nickname reason three: For parents who love long names, but don't find it practical to use such a long name in every day life.
Some of my favorites:

Alexandra, "Al", "Alex", "Allie", "Lex", "Lexie", "Lexa", "Xandra", "Andra", "Andy"
Angelina, "Ange", "Angie", "Annie", "Gel", "Gelly", "Angel", "Lina"
Ariana, "Ari", "Riarn", "Ria", "Riana".
Eleanora, "Elle", "Ellie", "Ella", "Nora"
Elliana, "Elle", "Ellie", "Ella", "Liana", "Lia"
Felicity, "Flick", "Lissie", "Lissa"
Indiana, "Indi", "Dee", "Deanne", "Deanna", "Annie", "Ana"
Isabella, "Izzy", "Bella", "Belle"
Isadora, "Izzy", "Dora"
Liliana, "Lil", "Lilly", "Liana", "Leanne", "Ana", "Annie"
Mirabella, "Mira", "Bella", "Belle"
Olivia, "Olly", "Liv", "Livvy", "Livia", "Via", "Vee"
Tatiana, "Tia", "Tiarne", "Tiana"

Nickname reason four: A unique nickname for a common name.
Some recent popular names with unique nickname alternatives:

Abigail, "Gail", "Aila", "Ailey", "Aggie"
Alexandra, "Alexi", "Xandra", "Andra", "Andy
Alison, "Alice", "Lis", "Lissie", "Sunny", "Lissa"
Alyssa, "Lys", "Lyssie", "Al"
Ariana, "Ari", "Ria", "Ri", "Riarn", "Rina", "Arna"
Ashley, "Asha", "Sharlee", "Shel"
Ava, "Aven", "Avey", "Ave"
Brianna, "Bree", "Ri", "Ranna"
Chloe, "Lola", "Lo", "Loey", "O"
Elizabeth, "Zeth", "Lizza", "Eth", "Bette", "Eli", "Leeza"
Ella, "El", "Els"
Emily, "Millie", "Miller", "Elle", "Ellie"
Emma, "Emmy", "Mae", "Emmy-(middle name). E.g Emmylou for Emma Louise.
Caitlyn, "Aita", "Aitie", "Lyndy", "Lynna"
Grace, "Gray", "Race", "Raysa"
Hailey, "Halo", "Ailey", "Haila", "Aila"
Hannah, "Nan", "Nana", "Hannie"
Isabella/Isabelle, "Sally", "Sab", "Sabby", "Elle", "Ellie"
Jasmine, "Az", "Azzie", "Minnie", "Minna"
Kayley/Kayla, "Ayla", "Ayley",
Lillian, "Leni'
Lilly, "Lilsy", "Ilsa"
Madeline, "Madda", "Addie", "Adda", "Delle", "Della", "Deli", "Linna"
Madison, "Madda", "Dizzy", "Sunny", "Addie", "Adda"
Maya, "Aya", "Eye"
Mia, "Mimi", "E", "Ia"
Mikayla, "Mikky", "Ayla", "Ayley", "Mimi"
Natalie, "Tali", "Attie",
Olivia, "Olly", "Ola" "Vee", "Via", "Libby", "Lia"
Sarah, "Sairy", "Aira", "Sally", "Sadie"
Sophia, "Fifi", "Fia", "Fi", "Opie"
Taylor, "Aylor", "Lori", "Tayli"
Victoria, "Ori", "Ria", "Vita", "Vito", "Via"
Zoe, "O", "Zozo", "Z"

Nickname reason five: To avoid confusion when children are named after others (see reason one and four for ideas)

Nickname reason six: For a unisex nickname for a girl who may be a tomboy.
Some of my favorites are:

Alaina, Alessandra, Alexa, Alexandra, Alexis, Alice, Alison, Allegra, Alyssa= which can all be shortened to "Al"
Alessandra, Cassandra= Sandy
Alexa, Alexandra, Alexis, Alexandria, Alexia= Lex, Alex, Xander, Alexi
Alexandra, Andrea, Cassandra, Miranda= Andy
Alison, Emerson, Madison= Sonny
Ashley, Ashlyn= Ash
Calista= Cal
Camille= Cam, Miller
Carlotta, Carly, Scarlett= Carl
Cassandra= Casey
Charlize, Charlotte= Charlie
Christa= Chris
Claudia= Claude
Constance, Corinne= Connie, Con
Cora, Corinne= Corey
Dominique= Dom
Elizabeth, Elliana= Eli
Elizabeth= Zeth
Ellen, Eleanora, Elena, Eleni, Lenore, Helena= Lenny
Evelyn= Ev
Frances= Frankie
Georgiana= George
Grace= Gray
Hallie, Harmony, Harriet, Hazel, Helena= Hal
Harriet= Harry
Hilary= Larry
Jayda, Jane= Jay
Jazlyn= Az
Jessica= Jesse
Joanna, Joanne= Joe, Joey
Leanne, Ainsley, Amelia, Angelina, Angeline, Angelique, Annaliese, Ashley, Beverly (ETC, this list gets long, just ones that end in Lee or have a Lee sound in them) = Lee
Leona= Leo, Lee
Louisa, Lucia, Lucille, Lucinda, Louella= Lou, Louie
Mallory= Mal
Martina= Marty
Matilda= Matt, Matty
Maude= Maurie
Mikayla= Micky
Natasha, Natalie= Nat, Nate
Nicolette= Nic, Nicky, Cole
Olive, Olivette, Olivia, Holly, Molly= Olly
Prudence= Denny
Rachel/ Raine= Ray
Sandra= Sandy
Skye/ Skyler= Kye
Tatiana= Tate
Theodora= Theo, Theodore
Vanessa= Van
Veronique= Ron, Ronny
Victoria= Victor
Willow= Will

Another way of getting unisex nicknames is to use initials. For example, Alice Jane is a very feminine name, but can be shortened to "AJ", if they turn out to be a tomboy. Similarly, the starting letter of a name can be another option, "E" for Elizabeth, or "Z" for Zara are a lot more unisex sounding.

Got any other cute nicknames? Other reasons why someone in your life had a nickname, or you gave your baby one? Any funny nickname stories? Comment below!

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Cute combinations, Girls P-T

2008-01-04T10:06:00.000+11:00

Cute combinations continued :)

P
Classic: Phyllis Jane
Conservative: Paige Elizabeth
Pretty and sweet: Penelope Rose
Modern: Piper Isabelle
Unusual: Paisley Amanda
Unique: Poppy May
Unisex: Peyton Riley

Q
Unique: Querida Lillian
Unisex: Quincey Isabelle

R
Classic: Rachel Grace
Conservative: Rose Olivia
Pretty and sweet: Ruby Delilah
Modern: Raine Avery
Unusual: Renee Claire
Unique: Rhea Beth
Unisex: Rylan Elise

S
Classic: Stella Genevieve
Conservative: Sarah Katherine
Pretty and sweet: Sophie Faye
Modern: Sienna Eden
Unusual: Shayna Rose
Unique: Sabella Jazlyn
Unisex: Sydney Taylor

T
Classic: Tabitha Beatrice
Conservative: Taylor Nicole
Pretty and sweet: Tessa Jasmine
Modern: Trinity Sophia
Unusual: Tatum Hope
Unique: Tallulah Marie
Unisex: Tanner Madison

What do you think about these? Comment below!

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Special name meanings for girls.

2007-12-21T13:43:00.000+11:00

A few days ago I did a post on names with special meanings for boys.
For many parents, the meaning of a name is a significant or the total factor in choosing out a name for their precious child, so here are some idea's and cute meanings for little girls.

Special meaning: feelings for your child.
Names representing your love and feelings for your child in the meaning.

Abigail, meaning "fathers joy" in Hebrew.
Adesina, meaning "my arrival opens up the way for more", given to girls from West Africa from parents who previously had no children.
Aida, meaning "reward" in Arabic.
Amanda, meaning "worthy of love" and "lovable" in Latin.
Amorette, meaning "beloved", "sweetheart" and "little dear" in Latin. For a little girl you adore.
Amy, meaning "love" in Latin.
Annabelle, meaning "lovable" in Latin.
Bo, meaning "precious" in Chinese.
Cara, meaning "beloved" in Italian.
Carys, meaning "love" in Welsh.
Charmaine, meaning "joy" in Greek.
Chere, meaning "dear" and "beloved" in French.
Darleen, meaning "darling" and "beloved" in Old English.
Davina, meaning "beloved" in Hebrew.
Edwina, meaning "happiness" in Old English. For a baby girl who brings great happiness.
Farah, meaning "happiness, joy" in Arabic.
Faustine, meaning "fortunate"in Italian and Spanish.
Filomena, meaning "beloved" in Greek.
Frayda, meaning "joy" in Yiddish.
Gayle, meaning "source of joy" and "fathers joy" in Hebrew. Perfect for a daddy's little girl.
Gemma, meaning "precious.
Gila, meaning "joy" in Hebrew.
Grainne, meaning "love" in Irish.
Hana, meaning "bliss, happiness" in Arabic.
Hulda, meaning "beloved" in German.
Imelda, meaning "wishful" in Latin. For the little girl you've been wishing for.
Inoke, meaning "devoted" in Hawaiian.
Jamie, meaning "I love" in French.
Jessie, meaning "a gift" in Hebrew.
Jessica, meaning "a gift" in Jewish.
Kalila, meaning "beloved" in Arabic.
Meave, meaning "joy" in Irish.
Mia, meaning "mine" in Latin. For the little girl who belongs to you.
Mina, meaning "love" in German.
Mona, meaning "wish" in Arabic.
Myfanwy, meaning "my treasure" in Welsh.
Naama, meaning "good fortune" in Arabic. For a baby girl you're lucky to have.
Tatum, meaning "dear" in Old English.
Winona, meaning "blissfully happy" and "joy" in Old High German and Old English.

Special meaning: surviving through hardship.
This is for babies who have been born premature, through complications or have disabilities but are looking positive, enduring it or hanging in there.
Some ideas:

Abira, meaning "strong" in Hebrew.
Aisha, meaning "alive and well" in Arabic. For a baby girl who went through complications in pregnancy, but was born healthy.
Bridget, meaning "strong" in Celtic.
Khadiya, meaning "premature baby" in Arabic.
Rita, meaning "brave, strong" in Indian.
Valentina, Valerie, meaning "healthy, strong" in Latin.

Special meaning: nice characeristics
Names simply with positive characteristics such as "happy" or "good looking".

Aditi, meaning "unbounded creativity" in Sanskrit. For parents with artistic talent and flair.
Angelique, meaning "like an angel" in Latin.
Belle, meaning "beautiful" in French.
Bella, meaning "beautiful" in Italian.
Bonita, meaning "pretty" in Italian.
Calista, meaning "most beautiful" in Greek.
Celina, meaning "always smiling" in French. For a little girl who's always happy.
Charity, meaning "grace" in Greek.
Delwyn, meaning "pretty" in Welsh.
Dilys, meaning "genuine", "perfect" and "true" in Welsh.
Dulcie, meaning "sweet" in Latin.
Farah, meaning "beautiful" in Middle English.
Ferelith, meaning "perfect princess" in Scottish and Old Irish. For your little princess.
Gaye, meaning "merry, cheerful" in English,
Gwyneth, meaning "happy" in Celtic.
Hilary, meaning "jovial, cheerful" in Greek.
Hulda, meaning "gracious" in German.
Ilona, meaning "beautiful" in Hungarian.
Imogen, meaning "innocent" in Latin.
Indira, meaning "splendid" in Hindi.
Jamelia, meaning "beautiful" in Arabic. For your pretty little girl.
Jolie, meaning "pretty one" in French, and "jolly" in Middle English.
Joy, meaning "merry" and "happy" in Old French.
Kalila, meaning "sweetheart" in Arabic.
Kamila, meaning "perfect" and "perfect one" in Arabic.
Kanani, meaning "beautiful" in Hawaiian.
Karen, meaning "pure" in Greek.
Karima, meaning "noble" and "generous" in Arabic.
Karis, meaning "graceful" in Greek. For a girl who shows grace.
Katherine, meaning "pure" in Greek.
Keeley, meaning "beautiful girl" and "graceful" in Irish Gaelic.
Kiara, meaning "bright" in Italian.
Kyna, meaning "wisdom" and "intelligence" in Irish Gaelic.
Lalita, meaning "charming" in Sanskrit.
Lana, meaning "cheerful" and "darling" in Irish Gaelic. For a little girl who's sweet and precious.
Larissa, meaning "playful" and "cheery" in Latin.
Leilani, meaning "heavenly child" in Hawaiian.
Latifah, meaning "gentle" in Arabic.
Leticia, meaning "joyful" in Latin.
Lyzelle, meaning "beautiful".
Marini, meaning "pretty" in Swahili.
Meera, meaning "radiant" in Hebrew. For a little girl who shines.
Merle, meaning "bright" in Irish Gaelic.
Milan, meaning "grace" in Czech.
Mirabelle, meaning "marvelous", "admirable" and "lovely" in Latin, and "beautiful" in Spanish.
Miranda, meaning "wonderful" and "admirable" in Latin.
Mona, meaning "noble" and "angel" in Gaelic. For your little angel.
Morgan, meaning "bright" in Welsh.
Naama, meaning "beautiful" in Hebrew.
Naomi, meaning "delightful", "pleasant" and "charming" in Hebrew.
Ngaire, meaning "clever" in Maori.
Reagan, meaning "wise" in Hebrew and Old German.
Sophia, meaning "wisdom" in Greek.
Tatum, meaning "cheerful" in Middle English. For a happy baby girl.
Vashti, meaning "beautiful" in Persian.
Yoshiko, meaning "good" and "respectful" in Japanese.

Special meaning: naming after a loved one.
Names which can be used to name after a loved one, or used in combination with a family or friends name to create a great name.

Alvina, meaning "friend" in Old English.
Cara, meaning "friend" in Irish Gaelic.
Delta, meaning "D" in Greek. For naming after people who's names starts with a 'D'
Omega, meaning "O" in Greek.
Shannon, meaning "descendant of Sean" in Gaelic. Cute for a little girl who's daddy is named Sean.

Special meaning: Physical Feature
This is a name which has a literal meaning to describe your daughters. Features such as hair color or gender are good examples for this, the feature you chose is more factual than bias such as "good-looking" ;)

Blanche, given to girls who were blonde or fair-haired in Old French times.
Colleen, meaning "girl" in Irish Gaelic.
Delwyn, meaning "white, fair" in Welsh.
Doreen, meaning "daughter" and "white, fair" in Irish.
Fenella, meaning "white, fair" in Gaelic.
Fiona, meaning "white, fair" in Celtic.
Jillian, meaning "soft-haired" and "fair-complexioned" in Greek.
Halina, meaning "likeness" or "resemblance" in Hawaiian. For a little girl who looks like someone in the family.
Imogen, meaning "likeness" in Latin, and "girl" and "daughter" in Celtic.
Julia, Juliana, Julie, Juliette, meaning "fair skinned" in Old Roman.
Keira, meaning "little dark one" and "dark-haired" in Celtic.
Kiara, meaning "dark-one" or "dark-haired" in Celtic.
Layla, meaning "dark-haired" in Arabic. For a baby girl with dark hair.
Martha, meaning "lady" in Aramaic.
Olwyn, meaning "white, fair" in Welsh.
Paige, meaning "child" in Greek.
Paula, meaning "small" in Latin.
Rowan, meaning "red-haired" in Gaelic.
Yoko, meaning "female" in Japanese.
Zita, meaning "child" in Italian.

Special meanings: Misc, other cute meanings.
Other cute meanings which don't fit in other categories!

Adelpha, meaning "sisterly, sisterhood" in Greek. For little girls who have an older sibling, especially a sister.
Aine, meaning "little fire" in Irish Gaelic. For parents who are fire fighters!
Amalia, meaning "toil" and "hard work" in Latin. For babies who parents worked for, e.g through problems conceiving or IVF
Arden, meaning "sparkle", "dazzle" and "glitter" in Latin. For little girls who shine.
Aubrey, meaning "elf-ruler" in Germanic. For a little girl with elfish ears!
Beatrice, meaning "voyager" in Latin. For little girls conceived while on travels.
Bijou, meaning "jewel" in French.
Cecelia, meaning "sixth" in Welsh and "blind" in Latin. For the sixth child in the family! Or if you're not quite that broody, the sixth grandchild or female grandchild. Or for girls born on the 6th of a month.
Charity, meaning "brotherly love" in Latin. For a little girl with one or more big brothers.
Cicely meaning "blind" in Roman. Not just for girls who are blind, but when combined with a name such as Carys, like Carys Cicely with a final combinations meaning "blind love"
Daria, meaning "royalty" in Persian. For your little princess.
Delma, meaning "of the sea" in Spanish. For a little sea baby.
Dervla, meaning "daughter of a poet" in Gaelic.
Erin, meaning "peace" in Irish.
Estelle, Estella, meaning "star" in Old French.
Ella, meaning "fairy maiden" in Old English.
Fay, meaning "fairy" in Old French.
Hoshi, meaning "star" in Japanese.
Kamila, meaning "complete" in Arabic. For a little girl who completes your family!
Keisha, meaning "favorite" in African.
Kimi, meaning "best" in Japanese.
Lavern, meaning "springtime" in Latin. For little girls born in spring.
Lucinda, meaning "to shine, glitter" in Latin.
Maybelle, meaning "worthy of love" in Latin.
Malu, meaning "peace" in Hawaiian.
Maria, Mariah, Mary, Marilyn, Marissa, Marylou, May, Moira, Molly, meaning "longed for child" in Hebrew. For a little girl you've been waiting for, for a long time
Marini, meaning "healthy" in Swahili.
Merle, meaning "sea" in Irish Gaelic.
Morag, meaning "princess" in Hebrew.
Morgan, meaning "sea" in Welsh.
Morwenna, meaning "a maiden" in Welsh.
Myfanwy, meaning "rare one" in Welsh.
Natalie, meaning "anniversary" and "birthday" in Latin. For a little girl born on a special anniversary or birthday.
Nona, meaning "ninth" in Latin.
Nova, meaning "new" in Latin.
Octavia, meaning "eighth" in Latin.
Orla, meaning "golden princess" in Irish.
Phillipa, meaning "someone who loves horses" in Greek.
Quintana, Quinn meaning "fifth" in Latin.
Salome, meaning "peace" in Hebrew.
Sarah, meaning "princess" in Hebrew.
Stella, meaning "star" in Latin.
Tamsin, meaning "twin" in Arabic. For a little girl who's a twin.
Tatiana, meaning "fairy queen".
Winona, meaning "first born daughter" in Native American.
Zara, meaning "splendor of the dawn" in Arabic. For little girls born in the morning.

DISCLAIMER: Many names have more then one meaning, or the meaning is derived from a word or not a 100% certain. I have only added in relative meanings for this article, and while the meanings have come from an accurate source I apologize for any mistakes.

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Thumbs up: Chris O'Donnell

2007-12-20T13:43:00.001+11:00

There's been a few celebrity babies born lately, but none that have been that remarkable, either positive or negative. But I saw this a few days ago and fell in love!

http://www.celebrity-babies.com/2007/12/chris-odonnell.html

Actor Chris O'Donnell wife gave birth to a baby girl, Maeve Frances.

Grade: A +

Comments: Two very sweet, charming and not overly common names added together to make a very beautiful name. I love it! (Looking at there other children's names Lily, Christopher "Chip", Charles "Charlie" and Finley I fell in love all over again. Gorgeous names.)

What to work on for next time: Not sure if there'll be a next time for these two, considering they now have 5! But clearly, nothing. They're doing everything right!

Special name meanings for boys.

2007-12-17T19:42:00.000+11:00

Many parents like to consider the meaning of a name to help them or completely decide on what name to choose for their child. Names with special meanings can even be used as a middle name to supplement a name you've already chosen as a first name.

Here are some of my favorite nice and cute meanings, with hints and tips on when they could be used.

Special meaning: Physical Feature
This is where you choose a name which has a literal meaning to describe your son. Features such as hair color or gender are good examples for this, the feature you chose is more factual than bias such as "good-looking" :).
Some ideas:

Abel, meaning "son" in Hebrew. A cute idea maybe for a first son.
Aelwyn, (arl-wein), meaning "white, fair" in Welsh.
Boyd, meaning "yellow hair" in Gaelic.
Caesar, meaning "dark hair", "long hair" and "head of hair" in Latin. For a baby boy born with a nice bit of hair!
Carl, Cary, Charles, meaning "man" in Old German. Cute for parents who call their sons their "Little man", especially if paired with a first name that means "little/small"
Cecil, meaning "blind" in Latin.
Cormac, meaning "son" in Irish Gaelic.
Crispin, meaning "curly" in Latin. For a little boy with Curls!
Darren, meaning "small one" in Gaelic.
Derry, meaning "red-headed" in Gaelic. For all the carrot-topped cuties.
Dexter, meaning "right-handed" in Latin.
Dwayne, meaning "dark little one" in Irish Gaelic.
Dwight, meaning "white, fair" in Old English.
Elvis, meaning "elf-like" in Old English. For baby boys with cute little ears.
Farley, meaning "fair" in Old French.
Finbar, meaning "fair-headed" in Gaelic.
Finn, meaning "fair" in Irish Gaelic.
Julian, meaning "fair-skinned" in Latin.
Kane, meaning "dark" in Celtic.
Keir, meaning "dark-skinned" in Irish Gaelic
Kieran, meaning "dark one" in Irish.
Kumar, meaning "son" in Sanskrit.
Paul, Pablo, meaning "small" in Greek.
Poco, meaning "little" in Italian. This one would be cute as a nickname for a baby.
Rory, meaning "red-haired one" in Gaelic.
Rufus, meaning "red-haired one" in Latin.
Russell, meaning "red-haired" in Old French.
Sven, meaning "boy" in Norse.
Vaughn, meaning "little" in Old Welsh, and "small" in Celtic.

Abir, meaning "strong" and "heroic" in Hebrew.
Archibald, meaning "noble" and "bold" in Germanic.
Ardal, meaning "high valour" in Irish.
Bernatd, meaning "as brave and bold as a bear" in Germanic.
Bjorn, meaning "sterngth" in Germanic.
Brian, meaning "strong" in Irish Gaelic and Greek.
Caleb, meaning "brave" in Hebrew.
Felix, meaning "lucky" in Latin.
Ferdinand, meaning "bold", "courageous" and "gallant" in Latin.
Fergal, meaning "man of valour" in Gaelic.
Hal, meaning "safe", "sound", "healthy" and "whole" in Old English.
Harding, meaning "hardy", "bold" and "strong" in Old English.
Helmut, meaning "strong" in Old French and "brave" in Teutonic.
Kalle, meaning "strong" and "manly" in Scandinavian.
Keane, meaning "brave" and "strong" in Old English.
Maynard, meaning "strong" in Old German.
Owen, meaning "lucky" in Greek.
Rolf, meaning "renowned for bravery" and "courage" in Old German.

Special meaning: naming after a loved one.
Naming your child after a family or friend but are stuck for a first or middle name? Don't like there name at all? These meanings are cute in certain situations (As another idea, names with 'characteristic' meanings can work well when naming after loved ones. Your dads name is Mark at you hate it? But he's a real nice guy and you want to use it as a middle name? Something like Allan (meaning 'cheerful' in Irish Gaelic) Mark would be cute, meaning Cheerful Mark). When naming after a good friend, a name meaning "friend" used as a middle name can be cute, or using a name with the meaning "friend" when you don't like your friends name is another option!

Aelwyn, meaning "noble friend", "elf friend" and "friend to all" in Old English.
Baldwin, meaning "courageous friend" in Old German.
Barry, meaning "son of Harry" in Welsh. Cute when trying to name a boy after Dad.
Bonamy, meaning "good friend" in French.
Cary, meaning "son of the dark one" in Irish. For little boys with a daddy with dark hair or coloring!
Cody, meaning "descendant or a helpful or cheerful person" in Irish.
Edwin, meaning "happy friend" in Old English.
Fitzgerald, meaning "son of Gerald" in Ireland.
Flynn, meaning "son of a red-headed man" in Gaelic. Son of a daddy carrot-top.
Harrison, meaning "son of Harry". Lots of options for Daddy Harry's. This ones cute, and a little different to "Harry jnr" and He could be called Harris which is very sweet.
Kalil, meaning "good friend" in Arabic.
Kelvin, meaning "friend" in Old English.
Nelson, meaning "son of Neil" or "son of Nell" in Old English
Quinn, meaning "descendant of Conn" in Irish.

Special meaning: nice characeristics
Names simply with positive characteristics such as "happy" or "good looking".

Aelwyn, meaning "great child" in Welsh.
Allan, meaning "good looking" and "cheerful" in Irish Gaelic. For little boys who are cute and well tempered.
Albert, meaning "noble" and "bright" in Old High German.
Argus, meaning "highly observant" and "bright eyed" in Greek. Cute name for little boys who notice everything after they're born.
Arthur, meaning "noble" in Welsh.
Asher, meaning "happy" in Hebrew. For a little boy who is sweetly in temper.
Auberon, meaning "noble" in Germanic.
Augustus, meaning "magnificent" and "great" in Roman.
Beau, meaning "handsome" in French.
Brian, meaning "noble" in Old Celtic.
Bert, meaning "bright" in Old English.
Cahil, meaning "naive" in Turkish.
Clement, meaning "kind", "gentle", "calm" and "merciful" in Latin. For mellow little baby boys.
Constantine, meaning "loyalty" in Latin.
Cosmo, meaning "beauty" in Greek.
Daniel, meaning "attractive" and "charming in Welsh.
Darren, meaning "great" in Gaelic.
Declan, meaning "good" in Irish Gaelic.
Edward, meaning "happy" in Old English.
Elan, meaning "friendly" in North American. For a little baby boy who never minds who's holding him.
Ellis, meaning "benevolent" in Welsh.
Elmer, meaning "noble" in Old English.
Esmund, meaning "grace, beauty" in Old English.
Eugene, meaning "noble" in Greek.
Fadil, meaning "virtuous" and "distinguished" in Arabic.
Fahey, meaning "happy" in Old English.
Farley, meaning "beautiful" and "pleasing" in Old Norse.
Felix, meaning "happy" in Latin.
Fulbert, meaning "very bright" in German.
Gamal, meaning "beauty" in Arabic.
Guy, meaning "lively" in Latin. For a baby boy who kicked a lot in your tummy and is always moving and making noise.
Hassan, meaning "handsome", "good" and "pleasant" in Arabic.
Irvin, meaning "handsome" in Gaelic.
Jamal, meaning "handsome" in Arabic.
Kalil, meaning "beautiful" in Greek.
Kamal, meaning "perfection" in Arabic.
Kamil, meaning "perfection" in Arabic.
Kane, meaning "lovely" in Welsh.
Karim, meaning "generous" and "noble" in Arabic.
Keane, meaning "wise" and "clever" in Old English. For a little boy who is quiet and seems to observe the world.
Kenneth, meaning "handsome" in Gaelic.
Kushal, meaning "clever" in Indian.
Milo, meaning "grace" in Old Slavic.
Naaman, meaning "beautiful" and "pleasant" in Hebrew.
Niall, meaning "champion" in Irish and Scottish Gaelic.
Philmore, meaning "loving" in Greek.
Phoebus, meaning "bright" and "shining" in Greek.
Sancho, meaning "thoughtful" in Spanish, and "pure" in Latin.
Tate, meaning "cheerful" in Middle English. For a little boy merry in spirit.
Xavier, meaning "bright" in Arabic.
Zakkai, meaning "pure" and "innocent" in Hebrew.

Special meaning: feelings for your child.
Names representing your love and feelings for your child in the meaning.

Ahmed, meaning "greatly adored" and "praised the most" in Arabic.
Anthony, Anton, meaning "priceless" in Roman.
Axel, meaning "divine reward" in Scandinavian.
Benedict, meaning "blessed" in Latin.
Cary, meaning "much loved" in Latin.
Damon, meaning "fate" in Greek.
Dante, meaning "to be patient" in Italian. For parents who have wanted a long time for their baby boy.
David, meaning "beloved" in Hebrew.
Didier, meaning"great longing" and "wish" in Latin.
Dorian, meaning "gift" in Greek.
Eamon, meaning "happiness" in Old English.
Erasmus, meaning "beloved" in "desired" in Greek.
Ernest, meaning "intense desire" in Germanic.
Fahey, meaning "joyful", "glad" and "happy" in Old English.
Felix, meaning "happy" and "lucky" in Latin.
Fergus, meaning "best choice" in Gaelic. For adoptive parents of little boys.
Gil, meaning "joy" in Hebrew.
Hoffman, meaning "man of influence and flattery" in German. For little boys who wrap their parents and relatives around their fingers and get a lot of compliments.
Hugh, meaning "inspiration" in Hebrew.
Kamil, meaning "complete" in Arabic. For the little boy who completes your family or lives.
Malachi, meaning "my angel" in Hebrew.
Naaman, meaning "good fortune" in Arabic.
Nathan, meaning "gift" in Hebrew. For a little boy who's a treasure, or perhaps one born on Christmas or a Birthday.
Noam, meaning "joy", "delight" and "pleasantness" in Hebrew.
Owen, meaning "lucky" in Greek.
Raja, meaning "anticipated" and "hoped for" in Arabic.
Thaddeus, meaning "desired" in Aramaic.

Special meanings: Misc, other cute meanings.
Other cute meanings which don't fit in other categories!

Aneurin, meaning "little one of pure gold" in Welsh.
Amir, meaning "prince" in Arabic.
Augustus, meaning "majesty" in Roman.
Basil, meaning "royal" and "kingly" in Greek.
Baxter, meaning "baker" in Old English. For parents with this profession! Or if you're naming after someone who works as a Baker.
Bryson, meaning "sea" in Irish Gaelic. For lovers of the Sea.
Cecil, meaning "sixth" in Welsh. For the sixth child in the family! Or if you're not quite that adventurous -- the sixth grand child or grandson, or for little boys born on the 6th or in June!
Cole, meaning "trust" in Welsh. For your baby boy who puts his complete trust in you.
Connor, meaning "lover of hands" in Gaelic. Perfect name for all dog lovers.
Darwin, meaning "lover of the sea" in Old English.
Dean, meaning "ten" in Greek.
Delmar, meaning "of the sea" in Latin. Good for water birth babies or just babies who love water or live close to the beach
Dylan, meaning "sea" in Celtic.
Earl, meaning "prince" in Old English.
Elroy, meaning "the king" in Spanish and French.
Ethan, meaning "permanent" in Hebrew. For your little boy who will be with you forever.
Eugene, meaning "well-born" in Greek.
Francis, meaning "little Frenchman" in Italian. For little boys with French blood!
Gavin, meaning "falcon of May" in Welsh. For little boys born in May.
George, meaning "farmer" in Greek. For boys born out on the Farm.
Hyam, meaning "life" in Hebrew. For the new little life you've brought into the world.
Irvin, meaning "sea" in Old English.
Jason, meaning "to heal" in Greek. For a little boy who heals your past hurts.
Kumar, meaning "prince" in Sanskrit.
Leroy, meaning "the king" in French.
Llewellyn meaning "resemblance" in Welsh. For a little boy with a close resemblance to some one special.
Murdoch, meaning "sailor" in Irish and Scottish Gaelic. For a little boy with close relatives or ancestors who were sailors.
Nahum, meaning "comforting" in Hebrew. For a little boy who comforts your past hurts.
Namid, meaning "star dancer" in Native American.
Naresh, meaning "king" in Sanskrit.
Octavius, meaning "eighth" in Latin.
Omar, meaning "long life" and "first born son" in Arabic.
Owen, meaning "well-born" in Greek.
Philmore, meaning "lover of the sea" in Greek.
Quentin, Quintas, meaning "fifth" in Latin.
Raja, meaning "prince" in Arabic.
Reuben, meaning "behold, a son" in Hebrew. For your first little boy.
Ryan, meaning "little king" in Gaelic.
Samson, meaning "as bright as the sun" in Hebrew.
Trey, meaning "three" in Latin.

Cute Combinations, Girls, K-O

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Some more cute combinations!
K
Classic: Kate Elizabeth
Conservative: Katherine Michelle
Pretty and sweet: Kayla Rose
Modern: Kayley Raine
Unusual: Kaylen Alessia
Unique: Katia Eve
Unisex: Kendall Hope

L
Classic: Lillian Kate
Conservative: Lauren Elise
Pretty and sweet: Layla Evelyn
Modern: Leilani Rose
Unusual: Laurel Madeleine
Unique: Lucinda Deanne
Unisex: Laine Alexandra

M
Classic: Maggie Rose
Conservative: Mary Jane
Pretty and sweet: Melody Joy
Modern: Makenna Grace
Unusual: Marley Reese
Unique: Maegan Gabrielle
Unisex: Morgan Anastasia

N
Conservative: Nicole Andrea (I like the English pronunciation- Ann-dree-uh)
Pretty and sweet: Natalie Anne
Modern: Natalia Lynn
Unusual: Naomi Grace
Unique: Noreen Celeste

O
Classic: Octavia Rose
Pretty and sweet: Olivia Lorelei
Unique: Odessa Jane

What do you think about these? Comment below!

Got some comments in the blog? Some suggestions for me? Want advice naming your child? Email me at anni.ekate@yahoo.com.au

Top Australian Boys Names

2007-12-11T11:06:00.000+11:00

As a follow on from the Top Australian Girls Names
I am proud to present, the Top Australian Boys Names. The most accurate list of name popularity taken from Australia as a whole (While many websites show Australian name popularity from one state alone, this list takes popularity from all states)

This list was compiled from:
The top 100 list from Queensland
The top 100 list from South Australia
A top 10 list from the Australian Capital Territory (with estimated numbers)
A top 20 list from the Northern Territory
A top 100 list from New South Wales
A top 100 list from Victoria. (My State :)!)
And, a top 50 list from Western Australia.
(Unfortunately no data from Tasmania could be found after countless Google searches)

And can be replicated on other sites with permission from Annie-Kate at anni.ekate@yahoo.com.au

So, here they are:

No.	Name.	Amount
1	Jack	2402
2	Lachlan	2034
3	Joshua	1969
4	Thomas	1862
5	William	1850
6	James	1576
7	Ethan	1340
8	Samuel	1257
9	Noah	1253
10	Ryan	1245
11	Daniel	1236
12	Liam	1221
13	Benjamin	1206
14	Matthew	1133
15	Cooper	1113
16	Luke	1107
17	Riley	1094
18	Alexander	1050
19	Nicholas	1029
20	Jacob	1009
21	Oliver	998
22	Harrison	886
23	Lucas	875
24	Dylan	857
25	Jake	815
26	Max	802
27	Bailey	787
28	Jackson (700), Jaxon (83)	783
29	Charlie	740
30	Aidan (380), Aiden (356)	736
31	Mitchell	731
32	Tyler	727
33	Jayden	678
34	Connor	673
35	Blake	669
36	Jordan	668
37	Isaac	664
38. #	Harry	663
38. #	Michael	663
40	Nathan	662
41	Zachary	593
42	Angus	586
43	Oscar	562
44	Cameron	557
45	Hayden	543
46	Adam	531
47	Seth	524
48	Joseph	516
49	Xavier	511
50	Jesse	501
51	Caleb	496
52	Brodie	489
53	Christian	474
54	Logan	470
55	Patrick	435
56	Alex	409
57	Kai	406
58. #	Sebastian	405
58. #	Cody	405
60	Joel	386
61	Henry	373
62	Andrew	357
63	Callum	355
64	Charles	333
65	Christopher	324
66	Anthony	314
67	Ashton	306
68	Hunter	305
69	Aaron	303
70	Darcy	301
71	Hamish	297
72	Zac	289
73	David	281
74	Jonathan	265
75	Flynn	263
76	John	254
77	Jamie	250
78	Marcus	249
79	Tyson	248
80	Sam	245
81. #	Elijah	243
81. #	Toby	243
83. #	Luca	236
83. #	Jai	236
84	George	216
85	Tristan	212
86	Owen	207
87	Sean	206
88	Jett	202
89	Edward	199
90	Peter	189
91	Brayden	184
92	Dominic	181
93	Declan	174
94	Finn	173
95	Levi	170
96	Mason	169
97	Brock	160
98	Tony	154
99	Brandon	150
100	Beau	144
101	Will	133
102	Tom	115
103	Corey	113
104	Taj	111
105	Zane	107
106	Archie	106
107	Justin	105
108	Austin	93
109	Jeremy	90
110	Rhys	90
111	Ali	86
112	Julian	76
113	Kyle	72
114	Lincoln	55
115	Ben	50
116	Bryce	45
117	Hudson	22
118	Bradley	22
119	Jay	21
120	Jason	18

For Parents from Australia i'd suggest to stay away from the top 25, or even the top 50 if you'd like an uncommon name.

How does the top 15 here compare to the top 15 in

America

? (Top 15 lifted from: http://www.namenerds.com/uucn/top06xy.html which gives a more accurate list which incorporates spellings)

No	Aus	USA
1	Jack	Aiden
2	Lachlan	Jacob
3	Joshua	Michael
4	Thomas	Joshua
5	William	Matthew
6	James	Christopher
7	Ethan	Ethan
8	Samuel	Nicholas
9	Noah	Daniel
10	Ryan	Andrew
11	Daniel	Anthony
12	Liam	William
13	Benjamin	Alexander
14	Matthew	Jayden
15	Cooper	Joseph

Which list is your favorite? Let me know and comment below!

Whats different from Australian boy names and American boy names? And what can we learn from that.

Names which Americans (and others) can steal from the top Australian names (cause they aren't too popular in the US!).
Lachlan
Bailey (no.635 in the US)
Charlie (no.337)
Mitchell (no.275)
Harry (no.593)
Angus
Callum
Darcy
Hamish
Zac
Flynn
Jamie (no.583)
Tyson (no.276)
Sam (no.463)
Toby (no.509)
Luca (no.349)
Jai (rhymes with eye)
Jett (no.535)
Declan (no.364)
Finn (no.456)
Brock (no.261)
Beau (no.438)
Tom
Will (no.533)
Taj
Archie
Rhys (no.915)
Ali (no.360)
Lincoln
Ben (no.555)
Jay (no.351)

Some interesting features of Australian boys names:
The name Aaron, is not pronounced air-run, but a-ron with a sharp 'a' sound.

Shortenings of names such as "Ben", "Sam" and "Will" are common as names on their own.

Variants of spellings are rare, and traditional spellings are nearly always used.

Names such as Bailey and Riley are seen as boys names alone, and are very rarely used for girls.

Scottish and Irish names which are rarely used in the US such as Lachlan, Angus and Callum are popular and have been for a long time.

Names Aussie parents should steal from the US top list and run! (theres a lot, grab your pen and paper!)
Cayden
Brian
Gabriel
Landon
Isaiah
Gavin
Eric
Evan
Adrian
Nathaniel
Devin
Jeremiah
Carter
Ian
Sebastian
Colin
Cole
Wyatt
Chase
Damian
Carson
Allan
Timothy
Richard
Derek
Brady
Vincent
Payton
Mark
Colton
Josiah
Preston

(And there are many other names at http://www.namenerds.com/uucn/top06xy.html)

Have a suggestion for the blog? Some advice you think I need? What help naming your child? Email me at anni.ekate@yahoo.com.au

Top Australian Girls Names.

2007-12-10T13:01:00.000+11:00

There are many great website for baby name popularity, but I am ashamed to say, however, that there is no compiled list of name popularity from Australia as a whole. Most States and Territories release a top 10-100 list, but there is no total Australia list published.

So! I have sat down and compiled the top Australian names for 2006 and grouped them by spelling to create the greatest accuracy. This isn't the complete picture, but its the biggest and best available out there. Most sites currently list a top 100 from one state only in Australia, however this doesn't give an accurate picture. This list can be replicated with permission, which can be attained from Annie-Kate at anni.ekate@yahoo.com.au

This list was taken from:
The top 100 list from Queensland
The top 100 list from South Australia
A top 10 list from the Australian Capital Territory (with estimated numbers)
A top 20 list from the Northern Territory
A top 100 list from New South Wales
A top 100 list from Victoria. (My State :)!)
And, a top 50 list from Western Australia.
(Unfortunately no data from Tasmania could be found after countless Google searches)

So, without further ado, I welcome the top 115 girls names from Down Under!

No.	Name.	Amount
1	Ella	1626
2	Chloe	1547
3	Emily	1540
4	Charlotte	1536
5	Olivia	1430
6	Lily (988), Lilly (355)	1343
7	Jessica	1259
8	Mia	1256
9	Isabella	1252
10	Sophie	1221
11	Georgia (858), Jorja (294)	1152
12	Sienna	1087
13	Grace	1051
14	Madison (585), Maddison (447)	1032
15	Hannah	957
16	Ava	913
17	Amelia	886
18	Emma	877
19	Caitlin (529), Kaitlyn (220), Katelyn (42), Caitlyn (37)	828
20	Sarah	818
21	Zoe	789
22	Jasmine	770
23	Ruby	753
24	Hayley	645
25	Isabelle (316), Isabel (323)	639
26	Abbey (367), Abby (272)	620
27	Lucy	616
28	Mikayla (315), Makayla (287)	602
29	Chelsea	559
30	Holly	555
31	Matilda	553
32	Sophia (387), Sofia (108)	495
33	Amy	492
34	Jade	486
35	Tahlia	446
36	Alyssa	430
37	Paige	417
38	Madeleine (163), Madeline (240)	403
39	Imogen	402
40	Lara	387
41	Molly	380
42	Elizabeth	377
43	Amber	373
44	Lauren	367
45	Taylah (131), Tayla (187), Taylor (37)	355
46	Kate	354
47	Stephanie	353
48	Kayla	352
49	Samantha	344
50	Mackenzie	342
51	Bella	336
52	Summer	329
53	Phoebe	322
54	Abigail	311
55	Brooke	306
56	Gemma (211), Jemma (86)	297
57	Keira	283
58 #	Eliza	281
58 #	Eva	281
60	Zara	279
61	Charli (218), Charlie (60)	278
62	Erin	269
63	Maya	264
64	Ebony	263
65	Claire	262
66	Laura	260
67	Kiara	258
68	Alana (195), Alannah (61)	256
69	Ellie	255
70	Alice	247
71	Scarlett	239
72	Claudia	212
73	Rebecca	210
74	Ashley (89), Ashlee (65), Ashleigh (55)	209
75	Annabelle	205
76	Angelina	201
77	Layla (180), Leila (16)	196
78. #	Tara	193
78. #	Stella	193
80	Brianna	191
81	Gabrielle	190
82	Anna	178
83	Natalie	177
84	Katie	158
85	Natasha	152
86	Bianca	145
87	Dakota	123
88	Alexandria	118
89	Alexis	116
90	Skye	111
91	Leah	102
92	Rachel	97
93	Savannah	88
94	Amelie	84
95	Poppy	81
96	Victoria	76
97	Gabriella	74
98	Tiana	73
99	Tia	69
100	Piper	65
101	Julia	63
102	Daisy	60
103	Megan	55
104	Indiana	53
105	Evie	48
106	Jacinta	47
107	Trinity	42
108	Kirra	39
109	Jordan	31
110	Charlize	23
111	Monique	20
112	Bethany	19
113	Elise	16
114	India	15

(Guys, this table took me over two hours just to make it work in blogger, and many more hours to make, round of applause to me!)

For Residents of Australia, i'd suggest to steer clear from the top 25, and even the top 50 if you want to be safe.

How does the top 15 here compare to the top 15 in America? (Top 15 lifted from: http://www.namenerds.com/uucn/top06xx.html which gives a more accurate list which incorporates spellings)

No.	Aus	USA
1	Ella	Emily
2	Chloe	Madison
3	Emily	Isabella
4	Charlotte	Emma
5	Olivia	Sophia
6	Lily	Hailey
7	Jessica	Caitlyn
8	Mia	Abigail
9	Isabella	Ava
10	Sophie	Olivia
11	Georgia	Hannah
12	Sienna	Brianna
13	Grace	Sarah
14	Madison	Ashley
15	Hannah	Jasmine

Which list is your favorite? Let me know and comment below!

Whats different from Australian girl names and American girl names? And what can we learn from that.

Names which Americans (and others) can steal from the top Australian names (cause they aren't too popular in the US!).
Holly (no. 346 in USA)
Matilda
Tahlia
Imogen
Lara (no. 834)
Gemma
Eliza (no.324)
Zara (no. 858)
Charlie (no. 761)
Ebony
Alice (no. 383)
Scarlett (no. 297)
Claudia (no. 339)
Tara (no. 463)
Skye (no. 433)
Amelie (no. 784)
Poppy
Tiana (no. 477)
Tia (no. 608)
Indiana
Evie
Jacinta
Kirra
Charlize (no.751)
Monique (no. 655)
India (no. 568)

Some interesting features of Australian girls names:
The spelling of Georgia as Jorja in Australian, which is becoming a lot more popular.

The spelling Madison, with another "d" to Maddison, which is becoming nearly as popular as the original version.

The spelling of Hailey, nearly always is Hayley. Just an Australian thing!

While Makayla is the most popular spelling in the US, Mikayla is more favored here in Aus.

The name Taylor here is very rarely spelled 'Taylor' and very rarely used on boys. It is mostly spelled as Tayla, or Taylah.

The unisex use of the name Charlie, being most commonly spelled Charli (this is because of an Australian childrens band member being called Charli)

The name Ebony has no stigma, and tons of white girls are often called it.

Unisex names such as Dakota, Jordan, Riley, Cameron and Bailey are very rarely used for girls here, but often on boys.

The name Sophie, is much more popular than Sophia.

Names Aussie parents should steal from the US top list and run! (theres a lot, grab your pen and paper!)
Kayley
Addison
Ariana
Alison
Sydney
Alexandra
Lillian
Jocelyn
Morgan
Brooklyn
Maria
Avery
Jayda
Evelyn
Adriana
Kimberley
Aubrey
Faith
Melanie
Peyton
Audrey
Mariah
Sierra
Natalia
Juliana
Vanessa
Kaylen
Diana
Jenna
Gianna
Marissa
Daniella
Liliana
Ashlyn
Autumn
Reagan
Makenna
Skyler
Cadence
Amanda
Erica

(And theres a whole bigger list at http://www.namenerds.com/uucn/top06xx.html for Australian Parents)

Stay tuned for the Australian top boys names!

Have a suggestion for the blog? Got something you'd like to see on here? Email me at anni.ekate@yahoo.com.au

Cute combinations, Girls F-J

2007-12-06T10:54:00.000+11:00

Carrying on from the other days post, heres some more cute combinations!

F
Pretty and sweet: Fiona Cadence
Modern: Faith Victoria
Unusual: Felicity Claire

G
Classic: Genevieve Stella
Conservative: Grace Kathleen
Pretty and sweet: Gabriella Reese
Modern: Gracelyn Ashley
Unusual: Gwendolyn Abigail
Unique: Ginnie Nicole
Unisex: Gracyn Reed

H
Classic: Hazel Zara
Conservative: Hannah Jane
Pretty and sweet: Holly Belle
Modern: Hallie May
Unusual: Haven Grace
Unique: Harriet Robin
Unisex: Harper Isabelle

I
Classic: Isadora Jazlyn
Pretty and sweet: Ivy Anastasia
Modern: Isabella Skye
Unusual: India Rose
Unique: Imogen Gabrielle
Unisex: Indiana Nicole

J
Classic: Juliette Grace
Conservative: Jane Elise
Pretty and sweet: Jenna Lilly
Modern: Jayda Leanne
Unusual: Jazlyn Camilla
Unique: Jonah Elizabeth
Unisex: Jamie Melissa

Any you love? Any you hate? Other suggestions? Comment below!

Got some suggestions for the blog? Comments on the posts? Want some advice naming your child? Email me at: anni.ekate@yahoo.com.au

Terrible boy names awards, 2006

2007-12-06T10:26:00.000+11:00

I've got a confession to make. Theres a huge part of me that loves girls names, more than boys! So it's taken me awhile to get onto task to do the boys awards after doing the girls (which took a long time to do, i'll tell you!)

So, i'd like to welcome you to:

The Mini Terrible Boys Names awards 2006

:)

First category:
Random Y's
Random Y's are when the letter "y" is randomly inserted in place of another vowel. This is very popular in the realm of of girls names. But this also happens in boys names, too.
which is a little strange because it makes the name look a lot more feminine!
Offenders are:
Aidyn
Landyn
Camryn
Gavyn
Jordyn
Austyn
Trystan
Devyn

Winner: Gavyn

Second category: Weird incomprehensible spellings:
Some people just like to completely confuse (and really freak me out) with the way they insist on spelling a name!
Offenders are:
Rayan (supposed to be Ryan)
Brayan (Brayan)
Izayah (Isaiah)
Nathanael (Nathaniel)
Ean (Ian)

Winner: Izayah

Third category: Trying to make it 'unique'.
This is similar to the second category, although the names are often still recognizable, but just strangely spelled, often to try and achieve uniqueness.
Offenders are:
Konner
Alijah
Issac
Karter
Koen

Winner: Koen

Forth category: Random syllable onto an already perfectly fine name
Guys, the names Shawn, Marcus and Angelo are a nice names. They don't need anything added onto the front. Still, many insist on doing it:
Deshawn
Dashawn
Deangelo
Demarcus
Tyshawn
Jamarcus

Winner: Demarcus

Fifth category: Bad names
Names which are just stupid.
Offenders are:
Amari/ Jamari/ Kamari (kind of pretty names, but for a boy??)
Noe (pronounced: No-ee. It sounds like what a Mom says to their little child, "Noey, Thomas, don't touch that, Noeys"
Willie. (Oh, god...)
Sincere. (What's he going to be called for short? Sin?)
Hamza. (Not only a weird name, Nickname? Ham? It means "foul smell". Hm..)
Prince (speaks for itself)
Stone
Winner: Hamza

Got suggestions for the blog? A topic you'd like to hear about? Want advice naming your child? Email me at anni.ekate@yahoo.com.au

EDIT: Take a look at reader Alicia's educated and different perspective on a few of these names in her comment.

Cute combinations, Girls A-E

2007-12-05T22:35:00.000+11:00

I'm often asked to give suggestions on names, particularly first and middle combinations. Heres some cute combinations, from different naming styles and every letter, to give people a helping hand, I'll add a new post on this every now and then.

A
Classic: Alice Olivia
Conservative: Abigail Morgan
Pretty and sweet: Amelia Eden
Modern: Alexia Raine
Unusual: Amara Charlotte
Unique: Allegra Jean
Unisex: Ainsley May

B
Classic: Beatrice Tabitha
Conservative: Brooke Elizabeth
Pretty and sweet: Bettina Nicole
Modern: Braylin Riley
Unusual: Bridget Noelle
Unique: Bonita Nicole
Unisex: Brogan Shay

C
Classic: Cecelia Lucy
Conservative: Charlotte Maria
Pretty and sweet: Clara Grace
Modern: Cadence Nicole
Unusual: Carina Eve
Unique: Calista Joy
Unisex: Charlie May

D
Classic: Dorothy Jane
Pretty and sweet: Delilah Quinn
Modern: Delaney Rae
Unusual: Dahlia Christine
Unique: Dora Kate
Unisex: Devon Alexis

E
Classic: Eleanor Violet
Conservative: Elizabeth Jane
Pretty and sweet: Ella Rose
Modern: Eden Willow
Unusual: Elliana Maegan
Unique: Estelle Tabitha
Unisex: Emerson Reese

Any you love? Any you hate? Other suggestions? Comment below!

Got a suggestion for me? Any comments on the blog? Want advice on naming your child? Email me at anni.ekate@yahoo.com.au

Thumbs up: Heather Payne.

2007-12-03T16:45:00.000+11:00

After a bit of negativity I thought it might be time to have a positive post. So I had a look around to find one that was nice, so without further ado, singer Heather Payne welcomed daughter Ava Corinne.

http://www.celebrity-babies.com/2007/11/heather-payne-w.html

Grade: A -

Comments: Both Ava and Corinne are lovely names. Both a timeless, classic and feminine names which sound elegant when paired together. Few marks off for Ava being so common, and for Corrine ending in an "N" sound when her last name also does. Apart from that, two lovely names which sound very pretty together.

What to work on for next time: Choosing names which aren't so trendy, and making sure that names don't end in the same sound.

Terrible Names for Girls 2006: PART TWO

2007-11-27T14:24:00.001+11:00

Welcome to part two of the Terrible Names for Girls 2006 awards. Based on the top 1000 names from: http://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/

First up: the seventh category: Lets make it start with a K!
This where normal names starting with "C", are spelled with a "K" to make them look "cool", "unique" or "modern", or often a combination of those.

And the nominees are:

Khloe. The name Chloe, starting with a "K". This one looks pretty wrong!
Kamryn. The feminine version of Cameron, Camryn, spelled with a "K". Just looks a lot less elegant than Camryn, really.
Krystal. The commonly used word-as-a-name Crystal, beginning with a 'K'.
Kadence. Similar to Krystal, the commonly used word-as-a-name Cadence, spelled with a "K".
Kamila. The name Camilla, spelled with a "K" and minus one "L". The things people do for a 'unique' name..
Kassidy. The name Cassidy, starting with a "K".
Kassandra. The name Cassandra, starting with a "K".
Kallie. The name Callie, starting with a "K". To make it look even more 'trendy'.
Kasey. The name Casey, starting with a "K".

And the winner is: Khloe
Second prize to: Kamryn
Third place going to: Kassidy
Honorable mention to: Kamila

Onto the eight category: Lets add a random letter on to the end!
This category is where random letters are added at the end to already existing names as a poor attempt to create uniqueness.

And the nominees are:
Myah. The name, Mya, with a 'h' on the end. This spelling looks very strange..
Kaylah. The name Kayla, with a ending "h". The ruining of a perfectly pretty name.
Zoey. Zoe, with a "y" added at the end for no logical use.
Jaylah. An extra 'h' added to the new and popular name Jayla.

And the winner: Myah.
Second prize going to: Kaylah
Third prize to: Zoey
And honorable mention to Jaylah

And now to the ninth category: Random sounds added together= name.
These are names where random sounds have been added to create a name.

And the nominees are:
Janiyah Amari Tamia Janae Kaliyah Jaliyah Nyasia Yuridia

And the winner is: Yuridia
Second place: Nyasia
Third place: Janiyah
And honorable mention to: Janae.

The tenth category is: Tacking on some sounds to another name.

This is where sounds are added to already existing names to create a 'new and unique' name. Nearly always with disgusting results!

And the nominees are:

Kimora. The name "Kim" with an "ora" sound added onto the end.
Jaylene. The name "Jay" with a common ending sound "lene" added onto the end.
Briley. The name "Riley" with a "B" added onto the start.

Jakayla. The name "Kayla" with a starting "Ja" sound at the start.
Jamya. Similarly to Jakayla, the name "Mya" with a "Ja" at the start.

And the winner is: Jamya
Second place going to: Jakayla
And third spot to: Briley
Honorable mention to: Jaylene

The Twelfth category: Train wreck of the year!
Names which can only, and will always cause trouble.

And the nominees are:

Miracle. Can you imagine a teacher telling off a child called Miracle? "Get here, Miracle! You have a detention". Or, can you imagine standing in the supermarket saying "Miracle? Where are you Miracle?"

Precious. I can just imagine the sleazy boys at school going "Hey Precious", "How are you, Precious".

Patience. This girl is going to have a ton of people mocking her trying to stir her temper or when she loses her temper going "Patience, Patience" or "Wheres your Patience?".

Princess. People are going to expect a stuck up girl with this name. And she'll have a lot of people disliking her if she is.

Charity. Imagine if your daughter ever becomes poor and needs charity herself, or how she'll feel when people ask her to donate to one.

Chastity. Big problems for this girl if she enjoys a lot of other boys company..

And the winner is: Precious
Coming in second: Chastity
In third place: Princess
And honorable mention going to Miracle.

To the thirteenth and final category: I don't care if its a real name, its terrible!
Honestly, I don't care if the name's meaning is "the most precious pretty princess who will always be loved forever." If the names horrible it should never be given. Its not the meaning the child will use in its life. Its the name

And the nominees are:

Luz
Monserrat
Yaretzi/ Yaretza
Fabiola
Deja

The winner goes to: Luz
Second place: Monserrat
Third prize to Fabiola
And honorable mention to Yaretzi/ Yaretza

And the ultimate most hideous name: Neveah.
Not only is this the horrible "heaven spelled backwards trend". Its mis-spelled!! Its Haeven spelled backwards, not Heaven! What a hideous and terrible mistake!

Have some feedback for the blog? Is there something you'd like to see on the blog? Want some advice on naming your child? Email me at anni.ekate@yahoo.com.au

Terrible names for girls 2006 awards: PART ONE

2007-11-26T09:01:00.000+11:00

Welcome to the 2006 Terrible names for girls Awards. Based on the top 1000 names from http://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/

Category One: Lets make it unique!
This category is where parents take already existing names and change the spelling to make it 'unique'

And the nominees are:

Emilee. Emilee is a misspelling of the common name Emily. The ending "ly" has been swapped with another common girls name "Lee"

Alexus. Alexus is a misspelling of the girls name Alexis. The second last letter "i" has been swapped with "u". Possibly also used to make the name more trendy, and like the car brand "Lexus"

Kiley. A misspelling of Kylie.

Sydnee. A misspelling of the name Sydney, where the ending 'y' is swapped with 'e' for a phonetic 'ee' ending. Very tacky looking, and screams 'trying for individuality'.

Destinee. Similar to Sydney, this is a change of spelling in the name of Destiny, with a double 'ee' put at the end. A particularly big crime as it changes the word it actually is-- Destiny.

Averie. Again, this is one where the word it actually is, Avery, is changed where 'ie' is added at the end.

Aubree. Another name which fell to the 'ee' trend at the end, from the original name Aubrey.

Valery. A 'y' is replacing the 'ie' from the end from Valerie, perhaps for trendiness as well as uniqueness.

Kelsie . The ending 'ey' in the name Kelsey is changed to 'ie' perhaps for a more 'cute-unique' look.

Taliyah. A complete disfiguration on the name Talia. A random y added in the middle to add 'uniqueness' as well as a 'h' at the end. To make it look trashy and too long! Yay!

And the winner is: Destinee!
Second prize going to Taliyah.
Third prize to Sydnee.
And an Honorable mention to Valery.

And now to our second category: Lets add random Y's!

And the nominees are:

Madyson/ Addyson. A 'unique' take on the common girls names Madison and Addison, with a 'y' replacing the 'i'.

Madisyn/ Addisyn. Another 'unique' take on the trendy Madison and Addison where the ending 'son' is changed into a more 'unique-feminine' ending in 'syn'.

Bryanna. The name Brianna becomes so 'cool' and 'unique' here when the 'i' is swapped with a 'y'. Not only this, but i'm sure the child will constantly have their name pronounced br-eye-anna instead of bree-anna. Great job!

Jazmyn. Here the name Jasmine has gone through major baby-name plastic surgery! Not only is the 's' replaced with a 'z' but the 'i' is replaced with a 'y' and the ending 'e'. Wow this name is totally cool now...

Aryanna. The classic name Ariana is here now mutilated, i mean, changed with the "i" being swapped for a 'y'.

Lauryn. The popular name Lauren is here changed with the 'e' at the end of the name being swapped with a 'y'.

Jordyn. The unisex name here getting the 'a' being replaced with a 'y'.

Stephany. The idiotic, i mean, creative idea parents had here was to swap the ending "ie" with a "y" to make it 'unique'

Mariyah. A random 'y' added in between the 'i' and 'a' for the useful purpose of... well, nothing. But, er, it makes it 'unique'.

Tatyana. I don't even understand this one. It doesn't look good, it doesn't suit the name.. what people do in the name of uniqueness! Crazy!

And the winner is.. Tatyana
Followed by second prize winner, Stephany
And third place: Aryanna
Honorable Mention: Addisyn and Maddisyn

This brings us to the third category: Lets add in a extra letter for no reason!
This is where random letters are added into the middle of normal names.

And the nominees are:

Abbigail. Here we see another random 'b' added into Abigail. Why? No idea. Looks strange, though.

Destiney. Here we see the word/ name Destiny, only with an added 'e' between the 'n' and 'y'. Why? To show of the parents illiteracy of course!

Meagan. Heres the name Megan. With an extra 'A'. How fun. Maybe they'll call her "Meag" instead of "Meg" for short. Clever.

Taniya. This is meant to be Tania. This lucky girls parents decided to add a random 'y' in. Just increased the chance of trailer trash and teen pregnancy by 50%.

Shaniya. This, similar to Tania, is a name where the parents have decided to add a random 'y' in between the ending 'i' and 'a'. This is Shania made 'unique'. How.. er, cute.

And the winner is.. Destiney!
And coming in second is Abbigail
With third prize being taken out by Taniya
And Honorable Mention to Shaniya.

And now to the fourth category: Lets remove a letter for no reason!
This is where parents remove a letter from there child's name for.. well for no reason!

And the nominees are:
Ashly. Here we see the name Ashley, minus an 'e'. No idea why, really. Makes the name look a bit strange.

Savanna. The name Savannah, minus the 'h' at the end. Why drop the "h"? Strange...

Cristina. The name Christina, withing the "h". Removed for 'uniqueness' maybe? A person with this name will have it mis-spelled 9 times out of 10, if not more.

And the winner is: Ashly!
Followed by Cristina
And third place to Savanna

The fifth category: Lets try make the name incomprehensible
Names which are mis-spelled to the point where its hard to make out what they are and how to say them.

And the nominees are:

Nathaly. This gives the name Natalie some real edge. Unfortunately not a positive one. This one is just mangled up completely.

Cloe. This little number here is supposed to be Chloe. I'm sorry, but it looks really wrong without the 'h'. It looks like Clo, as opposed to Clo-E

Miah. This just looks wrong. This one, is meant to be Mya. I swear half of people who ever encounter it will take it as Mia. Is it really that hard to spell a name the right way?

Keyla. Kayla. This is supposed to be Kayla. How?? It looks like Keela, not Kayla. A very wrong outcome for an attempt at "uniqueness"

Katlyn. With the numerous legible spellings for Caitlyn, such as the one just listed and Katelyn and Kaitlyn, why on earth would you spell it like that?? That will be forever be pronounced cat-lyn. Thats just stupid.

Kali. While this one looks like it should be the name of a Bratz doll, it is in fact Kayley. Just spelled like a 5 year old would spell it, which conjured the image of a blonde bimbo.

Melany. This here is Melanie with a "unique" ending. This will probably lead to pronunciation close to Delaney, rather than Melanie.

Dayana. It absolutely shocked me when I found out this is meant to be Diana. This an absolutely horrid mutilation of a pretty and classic name. What are they thinking??

Taniyah. This, my friends, is Tania.. the completely retarded version! This is just messed up to the extreme. No comment need it, the name says it for itself.

Bethzy. The modern take on the name Betsy. Perhaps replacing modern with ugly, disgusting or illiterate might give a more accurate picture. This ones a real shocker.

And the winner is: Dayana
Runner up: Bethzy
Third place: Cloe
And honorable mention: Taniyah

Which leads us to the sixth category: Trendii spellings!
This is the category which looks at names which looked like they are used by rich toy companies for dolls marketed at materialistic 8 year old tweens.

And the nominees are...

Kayli. The name Kayley, with a change in the 'ey' ending to 'i'. Makes it look very.. 'cool'.

Destini. The name Destiny, with the final 'y' being replaced with an 'i'. Used to reveal parents stupidity.

Carli. The name Carly with an 'i' at the end. Changed for 'uniqueness'

Kennedi. I really hate this one. It looks sooo wrong. The name Kennedy, with an "i" instead of a "y"

Rubi. The name Ruby, with an "i" at the end instead of a 'y'. This is done when parents want to change a pretty and classic name into a trashy one!

Maci. The name Macy, with an "i" instead of a "y".

Laci. Lacey, with an 'i' instead of an 'ey'. Used by parents who want to increase the stripper connotations.

And the winner is: Kennedi!
Second prize going to: Destini
And third prize: Laci
And honourable mention to Rubi

Stay tuned for PART TWO of the Terrible Names for girls 2006 awards, as well as the Terrible Names for boys 2006 awards coming soon!

Have some suggestions for the blog? Something you'd like to see a post on? Want some advice naming your child? Email me at anni.ekate@yahoo.com.au

Thumbs up: Joey McIntyre

2007-11-26T08:22:00.000+11:00

Singer and actor Joey McIntyre has welcomed a baby son, Griffin Thomas
http://www.celebrity-babies.com/2007/11/joey-mcintyre.html

Grade: A+

Comments: This is a perfect example of an unusual name being used correctly. The name is unusual, without being crazy, and fits as a name. They've also paired the unusual name with a traditional name "Thomas," so that if Griffin grows up to be a bland accountant with a wife and 1.5 kids he can go by Thomas without much difficulty. Not only that, but the middle "M" sound in Thomas flows well with the starting "M" sound in his surname, McIntyre

What to work on for next time: Nothing!!

Naming your baby boy!

2007-11-22T19:12:00.000+11:00

Watch out! Names which are increasing in popularity like wild-fire!
Names which are in the top 250 should generally be avoided. These names will often only grow in popularity which will most often result in your child be the third person in their class with the same name! Definitely something to avoid.
There are also names which aren't yet very popular, but are increasing in popularity at alarming rates, so while the name might be very popular yet, in a year or two it may be very trendy and you're left with a very common name which you can't change.

Ones to avoid:
Cash, increased by 156% to no. 378
Leland, increased by 145% to no.342
Talan, increased by 143% to no. 309
Lincoln, increased by 120% to no. 300
Cohen, increased by 81% to no. 415
Cason, increased by 77% to no. 753
Ronan, increased by 60% to no. 598
Nash, increased by 54% to no.742
Anderson, increased by 53% to no. 399
Jordy, increased by 52% to no. 677
Brock, increased by 44% to no. 261
Joaquin, increased by 44%, to no. 286
Brodie, increased by 41% to no. 442
Eddie, increased by 41% to no. 395
Gideon, increased by 40% to no. 591
Tristian, increased by 38% to no. 729
Deacon, increased by 38% to no. 687
Porter, increased by 37% to no. 476
Moses, increased to 36% to no. 445
Dane, increased by 36% to no. 393
Ryker, increased by 32% to no. 624
Ari, increased by 32% to no.634
Finn, increased by 32% to no. 456
Maxim, increased by 32% to no. 852
Everett, increased by 31% to no. 451
Clark, increased by 31% to no. 696
Finnegan, increased by 30% to no. 779
Branson, increased by 29% to no. 862
Paxton, increased by 28% to no. 777
Phoenix, increased by 28% to no. 423
Darwin, increased by 27% to no.772
Waylon, increased by 27% to no.547

Good news for parents who's sons are named this!
Names which have fallen in popularity.. and may be safe to use with caution. Keep your eye on them! Names which can be considered for use are marked.
Jaron, decreased by 45% to no. 819 (Safe to use!)
Colby, decreased by 36% to no. 271
Kale, decreased by 33% to no. 766 (Safe to use!)
Johnpaul, decreased by 28% to no. 979 (Safe to use!)
Bailey, decreased by 23% to no. 635 (Use with caution!)
Damon, decreased by 23% to no. 386
Brett, decreased by 22% to no. 304
Darren, decreased by 21% to no. 361
Lance, decreased by 21% to no. 321
Darrell, decreased by 20% to no. 597 (Use with caution!)

Other fallings in popularity from 17-10%
Maximilian
Clarence (Safe to use!)
Clinton (Safe to use!)
Walker
Chandler
Jarrett (Use with caution!)
Reagan (Safe to use!)
Mitchell
Alec
Rory (Safe to use!)
Bernard (Safe to use!)
Dale (Use with caution!)
Terry
Salvador
Harry (Use with caution!)
Carlo (Safe to use!)

Name Virgins ~ Baby boy names appearing on the list for the first time!
Names which are appearing for the first time, or haven't appeared in previous years. Also names which might need to be avoided for appearing so high.
Beckett
Ace
Bode
Zayden
Finley
Samson
Kingston
Case
Guy
Brogan
Harper

Names which have fallen out of popularity.
Good news for parents of sons with these names, and names which can now be used!
Bridger
Bronson
Campbell
Carlton
Clifford
Dimitri
Elian
Elvin
Keanu
Kelton
Kennedy
Kurt
Norman

Cute finds outside the top 500!
Harry
Cedric
Neil
Maverick
Keenan
Leonard
August
Ryker
Todd
Duncan
Coleman
Lawson
Milo
Rhett
Draven
Ryland
Deacon
Irvin
Clark
Kenyon
Kane
Clay
Layton
Vance
Vaughn
Ross
Barrett
Ellis
Heath
Roland
Conrad
Alden
Rory
Seamus
Milton
Glenn
Branson
Broderick
Garrison
Royce
Van
Hugh
Jarvis

Have a question for Annie-Kate? Have a topic you'd like to see on here? Want advice naming your child? Email me at anni.ekate@yahoo.com.au