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Apr
23

Funk-tastic Baby Names

on April 23, 2012

That’s right, we said it! Parents who are not afraid to think outside of the box for naming their child are few and far between. Here is a list of “funk-tastic” baby names, brought to you by the BabyNameRegistry.info. We hope you enjoy and as we always say, inspiration for choosing a name can come from just about anywhere!

Boys:

Blaze (Latin/American): Form of Blaise, meaning “a fiery man”

[Parents: Before jumping to conclusions and automatically crossing this off of your list of possibilities—consider this name paired with the middle name Alexander: Blaze Alexander. Not only does it sound masculine, it is also very powerful and strong.]

Jax (English): Form of Jackson, meaning “the son of Jack of John”
Levi (Hebrew): We are united as one; in the Bible, one of Jacob’s sons
Zander (Slavic): Helper and defender of mankind

Girls:

Aspen (English): From the Aspen tree
Gwendolyn (Welsh): One who is fair; of the white ring
Harlie (English): Form of Harley, meaning “from the meadow of the Hares”
Tullia (Irish): One who is peaceful

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Apr
20

A “Not So Perfect” Combination

on April 20, 2012

Searching for the perfect baby name can steer you into places on the internet you never knew existed. Choosing a first name that will complement your last can be difficult. Make sure to pair the first name of your soon-to-be with your last name to avoid hidden words and sayings. Remember, selecting a baby name should be fun! Here are a few names that you might want to avoid if you have the following last names:

Boys:

Al Bino
Armand Hammer
Chris Cross
Doug Graves
Joe King
Lou Pole

Girls:

Cara Van
Milly Graham
Ophelia Payne
Pepe Roni
Robin Banks
Sue Yu

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Apr
18

A.P.R.I.L Baby Names

on April 18, 2012

As we near the final week of the month, April showers will begin to taper off as the long awaited May flowers begin to blossom. Welcoming a baby during the spring months can make this time even more memorable.

If you are pregnant, take in the sweet scents of the flowers that surround you and consider choosing a name that will remind you of this time during your pregnancy. Selecting a name for your soon-to-be should be fun and stress-free. Here is a list that is sure to please any parent and forever remind you of spring!

A: Addison (English): Daughter of Adam
P: Patton (English): From the town of warriors
R: Regina (Latin): A queenly woman
I: Isabel (Spanish): Form of Elizabeth, meaning “My God is bountiful”
L: Lucian (Latin): Surrounded by light

[The shortened version of this name is great for a baby boy. Celebrity parents Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie named their newest addition Luca!]

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Apr
16

Emancipation Day in the United States

on April 16, 2012

If you are wondering what might be special about April 16th, wonder no more! April16th is a holiday in Washington DC which marks the anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Act. Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States, signed the Act on April 16th in 1862.

A series of events occur throughout the month of April including exhibitions, public discussions, presentations of historic documents, and concerts to name a few.

Other events that occur on April 16th, 2012 include Patriot’s Day and Orthodox Easter Monday.

For a baby born during the month of April, here are a few names that honor historical figures throughout the United States history.

Boys:

Alexander (Greek): Helper and defender of mankind -Alexander Graham Bell: Inventor of the telephone
Eli (Hebrew): One who has ascended -Eli Whitney: Invented the Cotton Gin
Roger (German): A famous spearman  -Roger Williams: Founder of Rhode Island
Samuel (Hebrew): God has heard -Samuel Adams: Founding Father

Girls:

Eleanor (Greek): Form of Helen, meaning “the shining light” -Eleanor Roosevelt: First Lady
Elizabeth (Hebrew): My God is bountiful -Elizabeth Cady Stanton: American Women’s Suffrage
Mary (Latin/Hebrew): Star of the sea/from the sea of bitterness -Mary Fields: The Postal Service
Virginia (Latin): One who is chaste; virginal -The London Company: First Permanent English Settlement

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Apr
11

Double the Fun: Twin Baby Names

on April 11, 2012

Life is better when shared with someone else. Life is great when you are able to share it with twins! For trendy names that complement one another, here are a few ideas for a mother expecting two!

Set of Boys:

Hayden + Hunter
Elijah + Ethan

Set of Girls:

Adeline + Emma
Hannah + Holly

A Boy and Girl:

Megan + Morgan
Zoe + Zachary

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Apr
9

Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

on April 9, 2012

[So…
be your name Buxbaum or Bixby or Bray
or Mordecai Ali Van Allen O'Shea,
You're off to Great Places!
Today is your day!
Your mountain is waiting.
So...get on your way!]

During pregnancy, as in life, you are bound to experience obstacles along the way that will lead you astray. Do not let naming your child be one of them. The process of choosing a name for your soon-to-be should be fun and exciting. Let it relate back to the book that you were given as a gift from crazy Aunt Mary or Uncle Paul on the day of your graduation, “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” by Dr. Seuss.

For a few fun names of well-known cities across the world, here is a list that will remind you of the places that you traveled throughout life that may be fitting for your little-one.

Boys:

Austin (English): Form of August, meaning “One who is venerable; majestic”
Dallas (Scottish): From the Dales; from the city in Texas
Lawrence (Latin): Man from Laurentum; crowned with laurel
Troy (Gaelic): Son of a footsoldier

Girls:

Florence (Latin): A flourishing woman; a blooming shower
London (English): From the capital of England
Paris (English): Woman from the city in France
Sydney (English): Of the wide meadow

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Apr
6

“A” Names for an April Baby

on April 6, 2012

If you or someone you know is expecting a child in the month of April, consider using a name that begins with “A.” There are many options to choose from and learning to spell will be much easier, especially when they begin to recognize the similarity between the letters in their name and the month in which they were born. For your little sunshine born in April, here is a list of “A” names to suit your new addition, perfectly!

Boys:

Aaron (Hebrew): One who is exalted; from the mountain of strength
Aidan (Irish): A fiery young man
Andrew (Greek): Manly; a warrior
Austin (English): Form of August, meaning “one who is venerable, majestic”

Girls:

Aislin (Irish): A dream or vision; an inspiration
Alaina (French): Beautiful and fair woman
Andrea (Greek): Courageous and strong; helper and defender of mankind

What would “A” names for April be without actually using the name April?

April (English): Opening buds of spring; born in the month of April

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Apr
5

Holy Thursday: Catholic Baby Names

on April 5, 2012

If you are Catholic and expecting a child within the remainder of April, it is important to live as children of the light and perform actions that are good, just, and true during Lent. It is essential to celebrate Lent as a family and to teach your child the importance of faith and good will. For parents-to-be, here is a list of baby names derived from the Bible that will be a perfect fit for your soon-to-be.

Boys:

John (Hebrew): God is gracious; in the Bible, one of the Apostles
Luke (Greek): A man from Lucania
Mark (Latin): Dedicated to Mars, the God of war
Matthew (Hebrew): A gift from God

Girls:

Eve (Hebrew): Giver of life; a lively woman
Mary (Latin/Hebrew): Star of the sea/from the sea of bitterness
Sarah (Hebrew): Princess, lady; in the Bible, wife of Abraham
Theresa (Greek): A harvester

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Apr
4

Top 5 Baby Names Part II

on April 4, 2012

You posted, we listened. Our friends on Facebook were asked to give their top five favorite baby names. Thanks to Samantha Carothers and Holly Lynn Dickerson, the Baby Name Registry was able to give an extensive list of new and exciting baby names for you to choose from! Take a minute to look at what these two classified as their top five baby names. Inspiration for choosing a baby name can come from anywhere. So, be inspired! Thanks again to Samantha and Holly.

Holly & Samantha’s Top 5:

Boys:

Alexander (Greek): Helper and defender of mankind
Bryden (English): From the town near the bridge
Cole (English): Having dark features; having coal-black hair
Landin (English): From the long hill

Girls:

Breann (Irish): From the fairy place
Dorina (French/Gaelic): The golden one
Mya (Israeli/Latin): Feminine form of Michael; who is like God?
Rose (Greek): Resembling the beautiful and meaningful flower

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Apr
3

Top 5 Baby Names

on April 3, 2012

You posted, we listened. Our friends on Facebook were asked to give their top five favorite baby names. Thanks to Devin Mack and Rachel Hudgins, the Baby Name Registry was able to give an extensive list of new and exciting baby names for you to choose from! Inspiration for choosing a name for your newest addition can come from just about anywhere, even Facebook. So, take a minute to look at what these two classified as their top 5 favorite names for boys and girls and be inspired. Thanks again to Devin and Rachel!

Devin’s Pick

Boys:

Austin (English): Form of August, meaning “one who is venerable; majestic”
Dylan (Welsh): Son of the sea
Jacob (Hebrew): He who supplants
Mason (English): One who works with stone
Nathan (Hebrew): Form of Nathanial, meaning “a gift from God”

Rachel’s Pick

Girls:

Cayla (Hebrew/Gaelic): Crowned with Laurel/one who is slender
Delaney (Irish/French): The dark challenger/from the elder-tree grove
Emily (Latin): An industrious and hardworking woman
Emmerson (English): Emery
Renne (French): One who has been reborn

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