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Jan
26

National Australia Day: Australian Baby Names

Posted by on January 26, 2012

January 26th, 2012 is National Australia Day, a day of celebration for those who are native to the beautiful land, culture, and climate of Australia. The very recent celebration of Australian heritage was first celebrated as a public holiday in 1994. Specific ceremonies in honor of Australia take place and have become both a tradition and symbol of the national day. On January 26th, Australian citizens will celebrate citizenship ceremonies; join together in flying the Australian Flag and singing the National Anthem which starts like this:

[Australians all let us rejoice,
For we are young and free;
We've golden soil and wealth for toil;
Our home is girt by sea]

If you are native to Australia or have dreamed of one day vacationing to the beautiful destination, turn your dream into an every day glimpse of the beautiful continent. Here are a few Australian inspired baby names for your soon-to-be!

Boys:

Benjamin (Hebrew): Son of the south; son of the right hand
Lachlan (Gaelic): From the land of lakes
Noah (Hebrew): A peaceful wanderer
Oliver (Latin): From the Olive tree

Girls:

Charlie (English): Feminine form of Charles, meaning “a small, strong woman”
Ella (German): From a foreign land
Lucy (Latin): Feminine form of Lucius, meaning “one who is illuminated”
Ruby (English): As precious as the red gem stone

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Jan
3

“J” Names for January

Posted by on January 3, 2012

The New Year is finally here. If you are expecting a child in the year 2012, consider a new age, unique name that is sure to start a new trend. The New Year is all about starting fresh. Here is a list of names that are not overplayed, start with “J” and are funky yet fantastic. Check back with the Baby Name Registry daily for new approaches to choosing a name for your soon-to-be.

Boys:

Jace (Hebrew): God is my salvation
Jameson (English): The son of James
Jersey (English): From a section of England; one who is calm
Justice (English): One who upholds moral rightness and fairness

Girls:

Jae (English): Feminine form of Jay; resembling a jaybird.
Jalen (American): One who is calm; a healer
Janvier (French): Born during the month of January
Jolene (English): Feminine form of Joseph; God will add

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Dec
21

2012 Trends: Hot Comebacks and Royal Names

Posted by on December 21, 2011

The start of 2012 has yet to arrive but the top baby names of the upcoming year have! How is that so? Although it cannot be said which names have made a comeback without the year actually beginning, Parenting Magazine does predict a few of the potential baby name trends for the start of the new year.

Does it come as any surprise that the hot royalty duo made their mark on the new baby name trend, or that those once popular names are making a comeback?  

Great Kate: 2012 Trend

Elizabeth (Hebrew): My God is bountiful
Henry (German): The ruler of the house
James (Hebrew): Form of Jacob, meaning “he who supplants”
John (Hebrew): God is gracious; in the Bible, one of the Apostles
Kate (Greek): Form of Catherine, meaning “one who is pure; virginal”
Liam (Gaelic): Form of William, meaning “the determined protector”
Pippa (English): Form of Philipa, meaning “a friend of horses”
William (German): The determined protector

Tried and True: 2012 Trend

Andrew (Greek): Manly; a warrior
Jennifer (Welsh): One who is fair; a beautiful girl
Matthew (Hebrew): A gift from God
Michael (Hebrew): Who is like God?
Rachel (Hebrew): The innocent lamb; in the Bible, Jacob’s wife
Sarah (Hebrew): Princess; lady; in the Bible, wife of Abraham

Check back with the Baby Name Registry tomorrow to get your fill on more of the upcoming trendy names of 2012.

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Nov
1

November Baby Names

Posted by on November 1, 2011

Are you expecting a child this month? One of the best ways to go about naming your little one is to take into consideration the time of the year in which they were born. For example, a child born during the summer months has an array of names to choose from denoting summer fun and sunshine. If finding a name for your child has proven to be a bit difficult, here are a few names pertaining to the fall months that might interest you for your little pumpkin born in November.

Boys:

Asher (Hebrew): Fortunate; blessed; happy
Ashton (English): Settlement in the ash-tree grove
Jasper (Persian): Treasurer; spotted stone
Stone (English): Stone; stonewall

Girls:

Amberlyn (English): Undying; immortal; resembling the color Amber
Aspen (English): Aspen tree
Nova (Latin): New
Sienna (Italian): Reddish-orange, brown

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Oct
17

The New Boss in Town

Posted by on October 17, 2011

National Boss Day is celebrated across the nation every year on October 16th. If this day happens to fall on a weekend, the national holiday recognizing bosses all across the nation is celebrated on the working day closest to the 16th. Whether you are a boss, have a boss, or hope to be a boss, this national day offers employees an opportunity to recognize those in supervisory positions by giving cards, a lunch in the boss’s honor, flowers, or gift certificates to say “thanks.” If you are expecting a child within the next few months, consider this list of names taken from actors and actresses of recent movies honoring bosses in either a negative or positive light.

Boys:

Ashton (English): From the ash-tree town -Ashton Kutcher, My Boss’s Daughter

Kevin (Gaelic): A beloved and handsome man -Kevin Spacey, Horrible Bosses

Patrick (Latin): A nobleman; patrician -Patrick Cranshaw, My Boss’s Daughter

Terence (Latin): From an ancient Roman clan -Terence Stamp, My Boss’s Daughter

Girls:

Celia (Latin): Feminine form of Cecile, meaning “one who is blind; patron of saint music -Celia Finklestein, Horrible Bosses

Jennifer (Welsh): One who is fair; a beautiful girl -Jennifer Anniston, Horrible Bosses

Molly (Irish): Form of Mary, meaning “star of the sea/from the sea of bitterness” -Molly Shannon, My Boss’s Daughter

Tara (Gaelic/Indian): Of the tower; rocky hill/star; in mythology, an astral goddess -Tara Reid, My Boss’s Daughter

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Oct
10

Columbus Day

Posted by on October 10, 2011

Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492, discovering the Americas. Today, we know the name Christopher Columbus and associate him with being the founder of the “new world.” This topic is controversial because the Americas had already been settled by indigenous people. Still in all, Columbus Day will continue to be celebrated every October in memory of a great European explorer who dared to sail where not many people had sailed before. In honor of Christopher Columbus, here are a few names that might interest you of important explorers in world history. 

Boys:

Hudson (English): The son of Hugh; from the river -Henry Hudson

Lewis (German): Form of Louis, meaning “a famous warrior” -Lewis & Clark

Marco (Latin): Form of Mark, meaning “dedicated to Mars; the God of war” -Marco Polo

Stanley (English): From the stony meadow -Sir Henry M. Stanley

Girls:

Adriaen (Greek): Form of Adria, meaning “from the Adriatic Sea region; woman with dark features- Adriaen Block

Cameron (Scottish): Having a crooked nose -Verney Lovett Cameron

Jolliet (Latin): Form of Julia, meaning “one who is youthful; daughter of the sky- Louis Jolliet

Renee (French): One who has been reborn -Rene Caillie

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Oct
5

“O” Baby

Posted by on October 5, 2011

There aren’t many names out there that begin with the letter “O.” October is unique in that it can double as both a name and a month of the year. If you are expecting a child and looking for a name that will suit your new addition best, here are a few that might interest you.
Boys:
Oliver (Latin): From the olive tree
Orlando (Spanish): From the renowned land
Oscar (English/Gaelic): A spear of the Gods/a friend of deer
Owen (Welsh/Gaelic): Form of Eugene, meaning “a well-born man/a youthful man


Girls:
Oakley (American): From the field of oak trees
October (American): Born during autumn; born in the month of October
Odele (Greek/German): A sweet melody/one who is wealthy
Olive (English): From the Latin ‘oliva’, olive tree, symbol of peace and victory

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Oct
4

Fall In Love with These Unique Names

Posted by on October 4, 2011

Although fall comes and goes in the blink of an eye, our senses are awakened with beautiful sights, scents and sounds. Pregnancy is also a thing of beauty. Make this time less stressful with a little added help on choosing the perfect baby name. If you are expecting a child within the few short months of the autumn season, here are a few names that might interest you.


Boys:
Asher (Hebrew): Filled with happiness
Bruno (German): A brown-haired man
Preston (English): From the priest’s town
Rory (Gaelic): A red-haired man
Girls:
Ashley (English): From the meadow of ash trees
Lauren (French): Form of Laura, meaning “crowned with laurel; from the laurel tree”
Olivia (Latin): Feminine form of Oliver; of the olive tree; one who is peaceful
Scarlet (English): Vibrant red color; a vivacious woman

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Sep
27

Working the name backwards

Posted by on September 27, 2011

When it comes to choosing a baby name, have you also thought about what nick name you might call them? Some may choose to start there, and picking out what they will actually call their child, before choosing the official name. Nicknames usually have a different feel than the actual name. Many parents may choose to take this route, that way they get to choose the two names they love, that mean the same thing, but may be used for different reasons. One name to be use during casual play and home activities, and the official name to be used in more proper events and when the child is grown and to be taken more seriously. The idea is to have a nickname that is cool or even silly, while the proper name is more “buttoned up.”

Boys
Andy (Andrew) – Manly; a warrior
Bram (Abraham) – Father of a multitude; father of nations
Ike (Isaac) – Full of laughter
Zac (Zachary) – The lord remembers

Girls
Coco (Carolina) – A joyous song; a small, strong woman
Izzy (Isabel) – Spanish form of Elizabeth, meaning “my God is bountiful”
Josie (Josephine) – Feminine form of Joseph; God will add
Lulu (Louisa) – A calm, peaceful woman / as precious as a pearl

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Sep
13

Baby Names after your favorite Nursery Rhyme

Posted by on September 13, 2011

Nursery rhymes have been around for centuries. They have had the power to lull babies to sleep and spark children’s imaginations. These rhymes were passed from generation to generation, making them a part of history. From Humpty Dumpty to Ring around the Rosy, children have a glorified image of what they believe the rhymes should look like. If you are expecting a child and wish to pass the nursery rhymes you learned as a child to your soon-to-be, here are a few names that might interest you. These names will denote a sense of youth throughout the years.


Boys:
George (Greek): One who works the earth; a farmer- Georgie Porgie
Jack (English): Form of John, meaning “God is gracious”- Jack Sprat; Jack be Nimble; Jack and Jill went up the Hill
John (Hebrew): God is gracious; in the Bible, one of the Apostles- John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt
Tommy (Aramaic): One of twins- Little Tommy Tucker
Girls:
Jill (English): Form of Jillian, meaning “one who is youthful” -Jack and Jill went up the Hill
Lucy (Latin): Feminine form of Lucius, one who is illuminated- Lucy Lockett
Mary (Latin/Hebrew): Star of the sea/from the sea of bitterness- Mary Mary Quite Contrary
Robin (English): Form of Roberta, meaning “one who is bright with fame”; resembling the red-breasted songbird- Little Robin Red Breast

 

 

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