Babies and Toddlers

Irish Baby Names

Do you remember Stephen Dedalus, the Irish figure in James Joyce's semi-autobiographical novel, "The Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man"? Yes that name was also taken from the Greek mythology and most of the Irish names allude to the past, be it Biblical, Pagan, Hebrew or Aramaic.

Let me give you a few examples:

Patrick, Patricia, Richard, Gerard, William, Shane, Seamus, Ryan, `Aine, Brian, Niall, Reece, Kyle, Ethan, Dillon, Cameron, Aron, Adhamh, Aidan, Akaisha, Alana, Becan, Beattie, Bevin, Blaine, Bryna, Caitrin, Canice, Cara, Caragh, Carlin, Carrol, Cassidy,
Cathmor, Chevonne, Clancy, Dermot, Desmond, Devlin, Donahue, Dwaine, Dymphna, Eilis, Eithne, Enya, Fallon, Fenella, Gair, Hogan, Illona, Jarlath, Kathel, Keara, Keeley, Keenan, Kelly, Kermit, Keverne, Kinnard, Kyna, Laoghaire, Lawler, Mab, Malone, Moira, Moriarty, Neala, Niamh, Nuala, Onora, Phelan, Quillan, Raghnailt, Reardon, Renny, Riona, Roarke, Rois, Ryley, Sheehan, Sile, Tara, Tiernan, Ultan, Una, Vevila.

Irish Baby Girl Names

Aednat, which can be pronounced, as "Eynit" and the English versions of which would be Enat or Ena, the meaning of which is "little fire".
Aibhlinn, which is pronounced "Eveleen"; this name can be traced back to Norman roots and it means "a long-desired child"
Beibhinn, which is pronounced as "Beveen" and the meaning of which would be " a fair woman" and that can be alluded to the Viking History.
Cathleen, which can be alluded to St.Catherine who came to Ireland with Christianity, a prominent figure known for her courage and purity.
Daimhin or "Davin" which means the diminutive of deer
Ealga or "Alega", which means "noble or brave"
Fianna or "Feeina", alludes to the legendary band of Fionn Mac Cool
Gael, which is very common Irish name and refers to a native Irish speaker and it also alludes to the Irish hero.
Ide or "Ita", which means "thirst for knowledge"
Keela or Kyla, which means "beauty that only poetry can capture"
Maebh or "Maeve", which means "a cause of great joy" or "she who bewilders".
Neala or "Nila", which means female champion.
Regan, which means the "the king's child"
Shauna or Shawna, which is the feminine form of Sean
Teagan, which means "beautiful" in Irish.
Ultana, which has also been name of numerous saints.
Yseult or "Eesolt", which means a woman who is betrothed to King Of Cornwall.

Irish Baby Boy Names

Aengus or "Engiss", which means "mighty". This name can be alluded to mythology since Aengus was the God of love and youth.
Ailbe or "Allbay" means white.
Ardan or "Aredawn", which means "high aspiration".
Bartley, which is the Irish for Bartholomew, was one of the twelve apostles.
Brian, the meaning of which is "high, noble, strong".
Cabhan or "Kavan" which means grassy hill. Conchobhar or "Conor", which means a "hound lover" and can be alluded to the legend of the Conchobhar MacNessa, King of Ulster.
Davin is one of the popular names, which means "little deer".
Daire or "Darragh" or "Derry", means "oak" in Gaelic and also "fruitful and fertile".
Diarmuid or "Deermid", which means "without enemy".
Donal or Donald, which means "world mighty". This name also is used for Daniel.
Eirnin or "Airnin" which means "iron" and the associated Germanic word means "vigor".
Eoghan or "Eugene" is a very popular Irish name, which means "one who is well born" or "one who is born of the yew tree".
Faolan or "Phelan", which comes from the word "wolf" and it also refers to the disciple of Fionn Mac Cool who was an exemplar of loyalty.
Ferdia, which means "God's man", can be alluded to the legend of Ferdia and his foster-brother Cuchulainn.
Fergal is pronounced as "Fergull" and it means "brave, courageous and valorous".
Gearoid or "Gerard" means "Spear Carrier" and can be alluded to the rich history of Ireland.
Glendon or Glendan which means "valley' or a "settlement fortress".
Hugh which is pronounced as "hue" is a translation of an ancient name "Aodh" meaning of which is "fire". This name has strong nationalistic connotations.
Iollan or "Ulan" is a mythological baby name, which is also related to the legend of Conchobhar Mac Nessa and it means "one who worships a different God".
Jarlath is a name that refers to piety and love since it is taken from the name of St.Jarlath who was revered for his ability to teach.
Liam or "William" literally means, "Desire helmet" and suggests "strong protector". It is one of the very popular names in Ireland.
Lochlan or "Loklun" means," Land of the Lochs" but nowadays it is like paying tribute to the Viking ancestors.
Murtagh or "Murtah" which means "sea skilled" also is favorite name among the Irish people.
Niall or"Neil" is a very popular name all over the world but it has strong Irish connections, in fact it alludes to the legend of Nine hostages wherein as part of a test Niall kissed the princess in guise of an ugly woman to get water and in turn got sovereignty of Erin.

This is a brief list of baby names that would help you to know better about the Irish names and their history.

Spanish Baby Girl Names

A name is such an interesting thing that is owned by you and most frequently used by others. One famous line is, "What is in a name?" But, your name becomes your 'identity' throughout your lifetime and even after death. Human being is mortal, but names are immortal. They are remembered from generations to generations. Just imagine, how would be the world in the absence of name? Everything will be inconvenient and confusing. That's why; naming every individual or thing is very essential. Name also denotes origin, culture and nationality of a person. Therefore, you need to be very selective while choosing name of your baby that he/she is going to own throughout life.

Arrival of a baby is the most awaited moment in every couple's life. When couple gets this 'good news', then discussions about baby's name start. Nowadays, parents are quite choosy about their baby's name. They avoid using repetitive, traditional names for their baby. They try to find out modern and meaningful names. It's a daunting and important task to find a perfect name for the baby. Once you come to know whether you have a baby girl or baby boy, then you may start your name search accordingly.

While selecting the name for your baby girl, keep in mind that her name should reflect her personality. A willful, strong daughter should have a strong name and a delicate girl should be named by delicate flowery name. You should choose the name that conveys warmth, joy and comfort. If it conveys good meaning, it can add a sense of confidence to your baby. Name your baby with innovative way that she should feel proud of it.

Every country has its own culture and tradition of names. These names reflect culture, religion and tradition of that particular country. In Spanish language, you will find a wide choice of names for baby boys and baby girls, which are decent and quite fascinating. Spanish is native language of about 332 million people throughout the world. Besides Spain, it is an official language of Chile, Mexico, Argentina and Colombia. Majority of Spanish speakers can be found in Latin America.

Spanish Baby Girl Names: Examples

Spanish language is derived from Latin; therefore, you will find numerous similarities with the first names used in other Latin-based languages like English. Latin names generally end in 'ia' or 'a' for women and 'ius' or 'us' for men. For Spanish language, these endings are 'io' or 'o' in case of men's names and remain 'a' or 'ia' in case of women's names. Religion and Roman Catholic Church also contribute a lot to naming the baby girls. Religious baby girl names are more popular among people. Naming traditions in Spanish language is likely to borrow from German culture. More recently, modern Mexican baby girl names have also influenced baby girl names in Spanish. There is a good choice for meaningful names of baby girls.

You will find plenty of good names starting from each alphabet. Some common names that you could keep for your baby girl are Adela, Adora, Belen, Bibiana, Blanca, Calisto, Camila, Cruzita, Dulce, Diana, Ester, Eva, Ernesta, Fabiana, Flavia, Gloria, Gisela, Hilaria, Ida, Irma, Isabela, Julia, Jovita, Lidia, Laura, Lolita, Marcia, Manola, Natalia, Novia, Ofelia, Olivia, Paola, Palmira, Patricia, Rafaela, Romina, Renata, Sonia, Silvia, Tatiana, Tere, Trini, Ursula, Valencia, Virginia, Ximena, Xochilt, Yesenia, Zara and Zoraida.

The Meaning Behind

Spanish names are quite decent and having noble meanings. Here are some names with their meaning.

Adalia means 'noble'.
The name 'Sofia' is from German origin. It means 'wisdom'.
Savannah has Spanish origin and its meaning is 'from the open plain'.
Meaning of a very cute name Alva is 'white'.
As the name suggests, Belinda means 'beautiful'.
You can name your sweet baby as 'Dulcinea', meaning of which is 'sweet'.
Isabel is a holy name which refers to 'consecrated to God'.
Maria is 'form of Mary'.
Your little, delicate baby can be called 'Nina', which means 'little girl'.
If you wish your daughter to be strong, then you may call her as 'Valencia', which itself means 'strong'.
Meaning of a very fascinating name 'Verdad' is 'truthful'.
You may name your little angel as 'Dorota', which means 'God's gift'.
You can give a unique identity to your daughter by calling her as 'Liani'. Meaning of this cute name is 'Spanish girl'.

The above examples for names are really unique and mean a lot. You can name your baby girl with any of these names, that your daughter will feel proud of it.

Indian Baby Names

The naming ceremony of the child is a grand occasion in the Indian tradition and it is not just the parents but also the family members who have a say in this process. Indian names include a lot of names of Gods worshiped in India. Some of the names are adjectives that have been used to describe the Gods as well. With the rising popularity of several celebrities, there is also a trend of naming children after popular celebrities be it movie stars, or the cricket players in the country.

Indian Baby Boy Names

Aditya - A beautiful name for your little boy. Aditya means 'sun' and has its origins in the Sanskrit language. In Rigaveda, Adityas are the seven deities of the heaven.
Adwait - A truly unique name that refers to non-duality or monism. Adwait actually refers to a philosophical concept, which considers that the devotee and God are one.
Akshat - Akshat means, the one who cannot be harmed. Akshat also refers to the holy grains of rice that are offered to God in Hindu religious ceremonies.
Amol - A wonderful name for your precious little boy. Amol means priceless and has its origins in the Sanskrit word 'amola'.
Anant - Anant or Ananta means infinite and boundless.
Chinmay - This name means the one who is blissful or content.
Dev - It is very popular to name your child after God. This is a Sanskrit word that refers to a classof Hindu deity. Ironically Dev in Turkish means a giant.
Gaurav - This name means honor or respect in Hindi language and means felicitation in Marathi language.
Ishan - This is another name that literally means the Northeast direction, but has its roots in the Sanskrit word 'eesh' that means the invisible power that governs the universe.
Jayant - This is an Indian name which means the one who is victorious.
Kaushal - This is an Indian name, which means the one who is clever and skilled.
Lalit - This is an Indian name, originating from Sanskrit and means charming, handsome or beautiful.
Mehul - This is an Indian name that symbolizes rain. In addition to this, it is also the last name of a French Opera Composer called Etienne Mehul.
Nihar - A very unique Indian name. The word Nihar means mist or dew.
Om - Om is the sacred syllable in Indian religions, which is placed at the beginning of several Hindu religion texts.
Puneet - This is an Indian name. The word Puneet means pure or sublime.
Rohit - This is an Indian name which is very popular. It refers to the name of King Harishchandra's son. In the marathi language the word Rohit also refers to a flamingo bird.
Rishabh - This Indian name refers to the Jain deity called Rishabh. The name means the best or excellent.
Sagar - This is an Indian name, which means the sea, or the ocean. Sagar is also a place popularly known as the city of lakes, located in Madhya Pradesh, India.
Sameer - This is a name, which is used in India as well as several Arab speaking countries. Having its origins in the Sanskrit language, the word sameer means a gust of wind or cool breeze. In Arabic the word means 'lamp' or 'guide'.
Shashank - This is an Indian name of the moon. There exists a famous flutist from India, named Shashank Subramanyam.
Tejas - It is the name of the God of speed and is synonymous with fire and light. In addition to this, Tejas is also the code name for a microprocessor developed at Intel. Tejas is also the Spanish pronunciation for Texas.

Indian Baby Girl Names:

Abha - This is an Indian name which means luster or shine. In addition to this, the word Abha means Heaven in Bahai religion.
Archita - This name means 'one who is worshipped'. There is a famous river by the same name in Romania.
Ananya - This is an Indian name that means one of a kind or unmatchable. The name also means 'devoted to one God'.
Avani - This is a very beautiful name that symbolizes the earth. Avani also refers to a small village in Karnataka, which is famous for its temple of Goddess Sita.
Charu - This name means beautiful and attractive. The original word 'charu' is the name of a flower.
Chinmayi - Means the one who is blissful. The root is in the Sanskrit word 'chinmay'.
Ila - The name of the daughter of Manu. Ila also finds a place in Samoan mythology in which it refers to the first woman on Tutuila.
Jiya - This ia a very short and sweet Indian name. The word Jiya means sweetheart.
Karuna - This is an Indian name that means compassion. Karuna is the Jain concept of love, which is summed up as wisdom tempered with compassion.
Kareena - This is an Indian name, which means pure. This name belongs to one of the contemporary actresses in Indian film industry.
Lakshmi - This is the name of the Goddess of wealth, luck, love and beauty.
Madhura - This is a popular Indian name, which simply means sweet.
Meera - This is an Indian name, which is coined after a very famous saint and devotee of Lord Krishna.
Pooja - This is a popular Indian name and the word 'pooja' or 'puja' means a prayer or worshipping of God.
Radha - She is the paramour of Lord Krishna. Radha is regarded as a deity and worshipped as an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi.
Sarita - This Indian name symbolized a free-flowing river.
Saumya - This name means gentle or mild. The name 'Saumya' has its origin in Sanskrit and refers to the name of a year in the hindu Samavatsaras which are cycles of 60 years.
Sudha - This is a popular Indian name . The name 'Sudha' simply means 'the sweet nectar'.
Sushmita - Means the one with a beautiful smile and is also a name of the contemporary actresses in India, who has also been crowned 'Miss Universe' a few years back.
Uttara - This is the name of a star. This is also the name of a princess in Mahabharata, who married Arjuna's son Abhimanyu.
Vinaya - This is a name, which symbolizes modesty or refers to 'the one who is humble and modest'.

How Names Affect Our Personalities

Your name is something so very yours, yet seldom used by you. But, it is of great importance, to you and the people around, for your name is your identity. What everyone calls you by is what you are known by. It is something that is tightly linked to you. Interestingly, your name is also something devised by someone else, although you have to live with it throughout life! Does your name affect your personality?

Some researchers have found an unusual association between a name of a person and his/her personality. People with names starting or ending with the same letter are believed to have similar natures. At times, people with same names are seen to have similar personalities. Some believe in the concept of an attribute being associated with every letter of the alphabet. They believe that the personality of an individual is a combination of the traits linked with each letter in the spelling of his/her name.

Certain other researches have established an astonishing relationship between one's name and the physical or psychological disease he/she is bound to have. There have been cases where the meaning or the pronunciation of a person's name was similar to the ailment he/she was suffering from. Names have served as indicators of ailments in these cases. However, these instances may have been coincidences as well!

Logically, your name being your parents' choice, should reflect their taste, not yours. You do not choose your own name. It is always someone else who does that. Then, how can your name reflect your personality? What do you think?

Moreover, the meaning of your name can be relative. A word can mean differently in different languages. Names differ across cultures and communities. We often come across people with identical names and different personalities. An individual's personality is a result of many external and inborn factors. It cannot be a derivative of one's name. Definitely not!

Irish Baby Girl Names

Irish names have become the latest trend especially in America. This list of Irish baby girl names is bound to give you a plethora of options for selecting the right name for your little doll! Choosing a unique and meaningful name is probably the main aim of parents of newborn children all over the world. This list should give you a basic idea of choosing the most appropriate name.

Irish Baby Girl Names and their Meaning

Aoife (EE-fe): This name is derived from the Old Irish name, Aífe - a goddess. It means someone who is beautiful and joyful in nature.

Adara: This baby girl name is completely Irish in origin. It means from the ford at the oak tree.

Ashling: A very popular name in Ireland, it signifies a beautiful woman as per the legend. It also signifies a vision or a dream.

Bridget: A girl who is strong spirited.

Brenda: A fiery personality.

Caitlin: This Irish baby girl name signifies a girl who is pure from within.

Ciara: The meaning of the name implies someone who has dark hair and brown eyes.

Dymphna: It means a fawn.

Darcy: This name has been derived from the surname O'Dorchaidhe which means descendant of the dark one.

Eibhlín: This name is derived from the French name Aveline. It means bringer of light.

Émer: This name was originally the name of the wife of the legendary Irish hero Cú Chulainn. Legend has it that Émer would only marry a man who was equal to her in beauty and wisdom.

Fiona: This name signifies a fair one.

Grania: This name is derived from Old Irish name gráinne, which means 'grain, seed'. Experts also feel this was the name of the Irish goddess of grain.

Granuaile: This name belonged to the most remarkable woman in Irish history. She is also known as the poetic symbol of Ireland. She was known for her courageous acts and was finally pardoned by Queen Elizabeth in London.

Iona: This name means someone who is blessed.

Isleen: This name is a variation of the name Aislinn or Ashling.

Keira: Someone dusky and beautiful.

Kacey: This name means someone who is eagle eyed.

Líadan: Líadan was originally the name of a poetess.

Mairead: This name signifies someone who is beautiful as a pearl.

Muriel: This name signifies the shining sea.

Nessa: This is an old Irish baby girl name. Nessa was actually the mother of Conchobar mac Nessa. It originally meant someone who is gentle in nature.

Oona: It means unity.

Rosaleen: This name signifies a rose.

Sabia: It means a girl who's sweet.

Síomha: This name is derived from an old Irish name Síthmaith. It combines peace and goodness.

Siobhan: This name personifies all the good things about being Irish.

Sheila: It means a divine place.

Úna: This name was originally the name of the daughter of the king of Lochlainn. This is a very popular Irish baby girl name, which signifies unity.

Vevila: This name signifies a pretty lady.

African-American Baby Boy Names

Naming a baby, newborn or adopted, is a major event for parents. The name becomes the identity of a person for a lifetime. Hence, it becomes very important for parents to find a suitable baby name. Many parents look for unique, uncommon names, which have a traditional meaning, though some prefer short, sweet and modern names, irrespective of whether the name means anything or not.

If you are on the lookout for a baby name for your adorable baby boy or toddler, here are some typical traditional meaningful black baby names for boys, which you may like to consider:

Blake: This name is sometimes used for girls too. It is pronounced blayk. The word is of Old English origin and means 'black'. It is commonly used as a surname and nickname and means 'a person with very dark hair or skin'.

Benjamin: The word is of Hebrew origin which means 'son of my right hand', 'son of the south', or 'son of my old age'. It is because in Hebrew, the south is thought of as the right-hand side of a person facing east. It is a biblical name. Some variants of the name are Benji, Benyamin and Benny. Ben is the short form.

Ciaran: When used for girls, the name becomes Ciara, which means 'black'. The word is derived from 'ciar' and is of Irish origin. It is pronounced as KEE-a-rawn. Some variants of the name are Kieran, Cyran and Cyrano.

Darius: The name of Medo-Persian and Greek origins means 'rich' or 'kingly'. It is a beautiful and popular African-American name and is pronounced as dare-ee-us. Some related names are Darion, Jarius, Derry and Dario.

Denzel: The word is of African-American origin and means 'wild'. It is pronounced as DEN-zul. Some similar words are Denzil and Denzell.

Luther: Pronounced as LOO-ther, the word is of Old German origin which means 'soldier of the people'. Nowadays, the name is often used as a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. Some related names are Lothair, Lothar and Louther.

Malcolm: The name is a variant of Malcolm, which is of Scottish origin and means 'disciple of Saint Columbia'. In Arabic, it means 'dove'. It is pronounced as mal-com.

Morgan: Pronounced as mor-gan, it is also used as a girl's name. It is of Welsh origin and means 'circling sea' and 'great brightness'. Morcant is the original word from which Morgan is derived; mor meaning 'sea' and cant meaning 'edge' or 'circle'. Some variants of the word are Morgen, Morgaine and Marcin.

Prince: The word is of African-American origin which means 'son of royalty'. It is pronounced as p-rin-ce. This name was usually given to people related to the royal family, but ironically, the name later was also used by the black slaves from Africa in the 19th century.

Samuel: This is a German word of Hebrew origin, which means 'God has heard', 'asked of God' or 'God's heart'. It is a biblical and traditional Jewish name. Samuela is the female form of Samuel in Italian. Some variants of the Samuel are Sammy, Sam, Shmuel and Samoyla.

Shaquille: Shaquille, pronounced as sha-KEEL, is of Arabic origin which means 'handsome'. Its Arabic variant is Shakil. This name is popular among the African-American people.

Some more common but popular names for black baby boys are Clinton, Cole, Danube, Dominique, Douglas, Duane, Nigel, Dwayne and Xavier.

The list is endless; there are thousands of unique baby names but it's up to you to choose the perfect name for your child. The names mentioned above are the most famous black baby names and have a rich history of origin.

Baby Boy Names

"A new baby is like the beginning of all things-wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities. - Eda J. Le Shan"

To decide that you want to have a baby is a life changing decision, it really takes a lot of will to go through all the trouble for approximately 270 days but then it is believed that women who have gone through it find it extremely fulfilling. They say it is an experience of life; all the pains of labor disappear the moment the mother sees the child. Then it strikes what would you name your little wonder? What would be his identity for the rest of his life? Yes naming a child is really a noisy affair because all the relatives and even the mother and father have different opinions about the baby's name. So to make things a little easier for the new moms and dads, here we have some tips and some names that would help you.

Tips for Choosing the Right Name

When you name your baby there are few things that you should always remember which is that the baby should feel proud of his name. It is part of a person's identity so see to it that his identity is not ridiculed because mockery and jeers would have a poor effect on him. Select a name that has a positive meaning something that would have positive effect on him whenever he thinks of its meaning.

Popular Names

Here is a list of popular baby boy names:

Aaron means exalted and strong
Abdel means Servant of God
Andrew means manly
Brad means from the Broad Meadow
Bobby is a diminutive form of Robert
Bill is the diminutive form of William
Braxton means Brock's Town
Branden means form the Broom Hill
Calvin means bald in Latin
Cameren means "bent nose" in Scottish
Carson means Christian
Casey means someone who is vigilant in war
Carl means manly
Clinton means a hill town
Damian means to tame and domesticate
Dalton means somebody who is from the valley town
Dale means valley
Daniel means champion
Darius means someone who upholds goodness
Dario also means the upholder of good
Easton means somebody who has come from the eastern town
Elisha means the one who would be salvaged by God
Eliot means a believer of God
Francis means free
Fabian means someone who grows bean
Fred means the ruler of peace
Frankie means someone who is truthful and free
Garrett means rule of spear
Gage means someone who measures.
Hadley means someone who has come from Hadda's field
Ian means the grace of God or God is gracious
Jace is a nickname primarily in America
Kale means man
Lee means field
Marcus means a warrior or warlike
Nicolas means the triumph of the mass and the people
Orlando means a land of fame
Paul means small
Ralph means wolf counsel
Sam is the diminutive form of Samuel
Taylor means a tailor

Baby Naming Ceremony

Baby naming ceremony is a special occasion to name your newborn baby. Naming a person is important for his identity that abides for the whole life. Parents confirm baby's identity among the relatives through this event. The baby's arrival into family is welcomed hereby.

Parents or guardians can arrange a naming celebration at home or any venue with their relatives and friends. Usually people name their child by Classic, Birthday or Bespoke ceremony. You can select your own program; select a poem, a well-organized speech, entertaining plays for children or many delicious recipes as per your concept. Sometimes it is preferable to select rejoicers who are trained and will help you to conduct the ceremony according to your choice.

Further, a script option is another alternative, for the parents who are guided for selecting their own program rather than sourcing the work outside. You can also name your elder children at the same time when you baptize your newly born.

Different Types of Naming Ceremonies

Most of the Christians favor christening or baptism where parents profess their faith before Pope. Baptism is a religious ceremony and is run mostly by the Eastern Orthodox Church and Roman Catholic Church. During the ceremony, the baby is cleansed with holy water. Whereas in a church blessing, children are given gifts and a thanksgiving prayer is recited before God. As per some customs, parents only pray for blessings without any ceremonial formalities. These days informal church blessing or thanksgiving is arranged mainly on Sundays and constitutes a series of enchanted prayers.

Jewish customs mainly follow two customs: Traditional Synagogue worship service followed by a Collation or Kiddush from the Torah (sacred book of Moses) for the healthy recovery of both mother and the child. The baby is named to get an identity; most of the time circumcision is arranged for a male child eight days after his birth. Relatives and friends can suggest names and explain the meanings respectively in Hebrew and English languages. Second is the Brit milah, a less formal ceremony held in the parents' home where grandparents come and bless their grandchild.

Secular ceremony, the latest trend in UK, focuses on the practice of relevant faith with personal care to the child. Here we find no prayer or blessing as these concepts are considered to be orthodox.

Baby Naming Tips

The first thing to be done is register the birth of your child and mention the time, date, sex, place and baby's name supported by the details of parents. Registration process should be initiated within 42 days at the registry office situated in your area or where the baby was born.

The name you have in your mind for the baby should match with your name if you wish or it can be suggestive of the baby's features too. You can also think for several nicknames according to the initial letters of your baby's name.

Select a name that is interesting, unique and meaningful, but keep in mind that he/she has to live with it their whole life. Declaration method can enrich the naming ceremony as it includes announcement and invitation cards to relatives and friends, and a certificate from the church.

Southern Baby Names

One of my bestest (yes, it is a word!!) friends is 7 months pregnant. Let's just say, it is high time she starts thinking of a name for the child. Now she doesn't really know the gender (she doesn't want to ruin her own surprise), so she has decided to find two names that she likes. She has a real fascination for southern names, she always has, so the hunt is confined to southern baby names. As always, I (absolutely) have to share my finding with my dear reader, right? So, without much delay, let's get down to the deal and start.

Southern Names for Baby Girls

Amber
Angel
Annabelle
Avalon
Bailie
Betty
Betty Sue
Brandyne
Breanna
Buffy
Cambria
Candy
Chardonnay
Chastity
Claudine
Crystal
Delilah
Diamond
Eva
Erneshia
Georgette
Gretchen
Harmony
January
Jasmynn
Jicelle
Kaylin
Kelvinnia
Layla
Lexus
Linda
Lindieanne
London
Maddison
Martha
Mary
Melody
Mercadies
Naomi
Natasha
Nyla
Paris
Peggy
Patty
Raylene
Rhianna
Roxxy
Sammie
Sapphire
Savannah
Shayna
Sharlexia
Tabitha
Tasha
Tierra
Tiffany
Trixie
Vanity
Vienna
Waynelle
Willa
Wynter

These are the best and most profound baby names, for the girls. Make a good choice.

Southern Names for Baby Boys

Austin
Bart
Billy
Bucephelus
Carson
Chandler
Charlton
Chester
Cleon
Clint
Cooper
Dale
Delmont
Duke
Dwayne
Earl
Elrod
Floyd
Ford
Forest
Garth
George
Harley
Homer
Horace
Jackson
Jerry
Jessie
Jim
Jimminy Billybob (ok, sorry, this one is a joke. Don't name your child this, he will be tortured during school!)
Lee
Lonnie
Luther
Micah
Ottis
Pervis
Raleigh
Rebel (this one is actually a unisex name)
Ricky
Robbie
Rufus
Sherman
Spencer
Tiberius
Tommy
Trigger
Vinton
Wayne
Wilber
Winchester
Woody

These are my favorite baby names for boys.

Southern baby name meanings are not always the same. The fact remains that often a single name can be perceived in more ways than one. While I have securely kept two of my favorite names (one boy and one girl) away from the world's prying eyes, so far. I figured I might as well get your opinion on it. For a girl, my favorite name is Raine and for a boy, it is Ray. Let me know what you think of it. This is where I sign off! All the best!

African Names for Boys

When it comes to naming a child, most people want to select something that is unique and has a great meaning. A name becomes an identity for each one of us. The birth of a child is a beautiful and joyous occasion and in most cultures, names are selected to reflect traditions and roots. Like other cultures, African cultures also give a lot of importance to naming of the child. In African culture, it is believed that the chosen baby name will exert an influence on the life of the child and his personality. If you are looking for African names for boys choose a unique baby name which has a distinct meaning, and which would describe his personality, or the kind of person you would like him to be.

Africa consists of various ethnic groups and African names and their meanings are based on different beliefs ranging from religious beliefs to tribal beliefs. Male African names can be of Arabic, English, French or Dutch origin. Most traditional African names are based on the circumstances that surround a birth, the day on which the baby was born, the timing of the baby's birth or on a virtue.

Male African Names and their Meanings

The following is a list of African names for baby boys along with their meanings:

Male African Names - by Trait

Abimbola - born to be rich
Ali - noble or exalted
Alpha - leader
Ayo- happiness
Azizi- beloved or precious one
Baas- master
Bohlale-wisdom
Cheikh - learned
Dalmar - versatile
Danso - reliable
Daudi - beloved
Dia - champion
Din - great
Faraji - consolation
Gamba - warrior
Harith - cultivator
Jabari - brave, fearless
Jayvyn - light spirit
Jelani - mighty
Matata - troublemaker
Naeem - benevolent
Razi - secret
Runako - handsome
Salim - peace
Sulaiman - peaceful
Tabansi - one who endures
Uba - wealthy
Zareb - protector

African Names for Boys - Spiritual

Adom - God's blessing
Abdullah - servant of God
Azekel - praising the Lord
Chiamaka - God is splendid
Chike - power of God
Issa - the Messiah
Jaja - God's gift
Uchechi, Uchi - God's will
Yesuto - belongs to Jesus
Yobachi - pray to God

African Baby Names - Denoting Time

Kwesi, Sisi - born on Sunday
Kojo - born on Monday
Bobo, Kwabena - born on Tuesday
Kwaku - born on Wednesday
Hanisi, Khamisi - born on Thursday
Juma, Kofi - born on Friday
Atu, Kwame, Kwami - born on Saturday
Badru - born on a full moon night
Daren, Othieno - born at night
Haji - born during Hajj
Mwaka - born on new year's eve
Nadif - born between two seasons

African Names for Baby Boys - Family Oriented

Akia - first-born child
Manu, Poni, Pili - second-born child
Mensah - third-born child
Fodjour - fourth-born child
Essien - sixth-born son
Nkrumah, Nkruma - ninth-born child
Badu - tenth-born child
Ata, Oko - twin
Mosi, Ulan, Hassan, Odion, Zesiro - first-born twin
Kato - second-born twin
Okello - born after twins
Gogo - like grandfather

These were just a few ideas for African names. While selecting an African baby name, be it an African name for boys or African name for girls, keep in mind that you want a name that has a beautiful meaning, but is also not very hard to pronounce, as this is the name that your baby boy will have for the rest of his life. So go ahead and pick one that you think will suit your bundle of joy!

Baby Names for Twins

It's confirmed! You're gonna be a mommy of not one, but two! The arrival of twin babies can give both, a double dose of happiness as well as headache. Now now now...before you start giving me any of those nasty looks, allow me to explain my earlier statement. Doubled is the happiness because you now have two sweet little angels instead of one, and double the 'headache' because you now have to come up with two baby names instead of one! But hey, that's one 'headache' all of us would love to have, wouldn't we? Well, for those of who are about to be blessed with two beautiful babies, this article has some baby name ideas for your darling duo.

There are many ways of selecting names for twin babies. Some prefer names starting with the same alphabet, some prefer rhyming names whereas a few opt for names having similar meanings. These days, you also happen to come across a few unique baby names wherein the twins are named after certain famous sportspersons, singers, movie stars, and even politicians! Celebrity baby names is also quite a popular trend these days. Let us begin with some popular baby names for twin boys.

For Twin Boys
The 'theme' or the reason behind grouping the two names together has been mentioned in brackets.

Jack and Jacob (same letter)
Adrian and Andrew (same letter)
Mark and Mitchell (same letter)
Keenan and Kyle (same letter)
Ryan and Bryan (rhyming)
Will and Bill (rhyming)
Jaden and Hayden (rhyming)
Brian and Carl (similar name meaning)
Orlando and Rodrigo (similar meaning)
Shawn and John (rhyming)
Jacob and Joseph (popularity)
Felix and Asher (similar meaning)
Dylan and Daniel (popularity)
Tyler and Taylor (popularity)
Mark and Michael (same letter)
Justin and Jason (same letter)
Steve and Stuart (same letter)
Michael and Damien(popularity)
Bob and Bryan (same letter)
Heath and Harold (same letter)
Mark and Matthew (popularity)
Martin and Nelson (great politicians)
Frank and Joe (remember the Hardy Boys?)
Pete and Andre (American tennis greats)
Rivaldo and Ronaldo (Brazilian football greats)
Chandler and Joey (television sitcom characters)
Bruce and Nolan (movie characters played by Jim Carrey)
George and Jerry (television sitcom characters)

For Twin Girls
Two beautiful baby girls! Surely you'd want their names to be as special and beautiful as they are. The following is a list of popular and interesting baby girl names for twins.

Aurelia and Flavia (similar name meaning)
Leila and Layla (same letter)
Alice and Freya (similar meaning)
Clarissa and Leanora (similar meaning)
Martina and Monica (tennis greats)
Venus and Victoria (same letter)
Julie and Jessica (same letter)
Amy and May (anagram)
Grace and Angela (popularity)
Kim and Katrina (same letter)
Anna and Emma (popularity)
Gabriella and Isabella (popularity)
Alicia and Maria (famous singers)
Lauren and Lindsay (same letter)
Carol and Claire(same letter)
Grace and Emily (popularity)
Britney and Christina (famous singers)
Nelly and Natalie (famous singers)
Tessa and Vanessa (rhyming)
Sophia and Olivia (popularity)
Hannah and Sarah (popularity)
Fiona and Felicity (same letter)
Annie and Alison (same letter)
Ashley and Elysha (anagram)
Nadia and Natasha (same letter)
Betty and Veronica (comic book characters)
Paris and Sydney (famous places)
Rachel and Monica (television sitcom characters)

For Mixed Twins (Boy and Girl)
If yours is a pair of mixed twins i.e. a girl and a boy, you could have a look at some of the following:

Kevin and Kara (same letter)
Alexander and Cleopatra (historical names)
John and Genelia (popularity)
Kevin and Cathy (popularity)
Jennifer and Benjamin (rhyme as Jen and Ben)
Nolan and Nicole (same letter)
Ethan and Emma (same letter)
Jessie and Julia (same letter)
Mark and Michelle (same letter)
Aston and Alicia (same letter)
Eve and Steve (rhyming)
Ross and Rachel (same letter)
Hector and Hannah (same letter)
Samuel and Sophia (same letter)

This was just a short list of baby names for your duo, which was meant to give you an idea of the different combinations or themes that you can take into consideration while coming up with baby names. Using your creativity, you can surely improve upon them and come up with a couple of really beautiful names for your twin angels.

Italian Baby Boy Names

Italian people follow a specific pattern when it comes to naming their children. They have specific naming ceremonies, where the male Italian names as well as female Italian baby names are decided. This naming ceremony is said to be a tradition since centuries! Though, there are numerous popular male Italian names, a pattern is generally followed. The pattern is, that the first Italian boy is named after paternal grandfather and the second son is named after maternal grandfather.

However, nowadays, people do not necessarily name in the above stated pattern. The names for the children are chosen based on various aspects, like parents' wish, some religious inclination, a special meaning, etc. Male Italian names are also given after the patron saint of the family and is also derived from Catholic names. Italian baby boy names mainly end in -o, but there are a few names that can end in -e as well.

List of Male Italian Names

Agosto - Venerable, the exalted one.
Allighiero - A noble spear.
Alessandro - The protector and helper of mankind.
Antonio - Worthy of praise.
Angelo - An angel or saintly messenger.
Aronne - Exalted.
Armando - Of the army.
Carlo - A free man.
Ciro - The name of the founder of the Persian empire.
Cristiano - A follower of Christ.
Dino - Latin: A religious official.
Dante - Enduring, steadfast.
Ehno - A protector.
Emilio - Industrious. The masculine form of Emily.
Enrico - The ruler of the home or estate.
Enzo - From the Laurel tree or crowned with laurels.
Ercole - From the exceptionally strong mythological hero (Hercules).
Ermanno - A man of the army.
Este - From the east.
Ettore - To hold fast. The name of a Trojan hero in classical mythology.
Fedele - Faithful.
Filippo - A lover of horses.
Federico - A peaceful ruler.
Giacobbe - Italian form of Jacob. Held by the heel.
Geronimo - A sacred or holy name.
Giacomo - The supplanter.
Gianni - Italian form of John. God is gracious.
Giovanni - God is gracious.
Giordano - Flowing down, as in the River Jordan.
Giraldo - A spear warrior.
Giulio - A Roman family name, possibly meaning youthful.
Gugliehno - A strong and resolute protector.
Giuseppe - Italian form of Joseph. God shall add.
Guido - The wide one, or from the wood.
Ilario - Cheerful.
Leonardo - As brave as a lion.
Lothario - A famous warrior.
Lorenzo - From the Laurel tree or crowned with laurels.
Lucio - Light.
Luigi - A famous warrior.
Luzio - Light.

Few More Male Italian Baby Names

Marcello - From Marcus, which relates to Mars, the God of war.
Marco - From Marcus, which relates to Mars, the God of war.
Massimo - The greatest.
Michelangelo - The first name of the famous artist Michelangelo Buonarroti.
Neroli - Orange blossom.
Napoleon - Lion of the woods; from the city of Naples.
Nico - The victory of the people.
Nino - God is gracious. From the name Gianni and Giovanni.
Nuncio - A messenger.
Orazio - From a Roman family name.
Orfeo - A name from ancient mythology.
Orlando - Italian form of Roland. Famed throughout the land.
Otello - Italian forms of Otto. Rich, prosperous.
Othello - Prosperous.
Ottavio - The eighth born.
Pancrazio - Supreme ruler.
Paolo - Italian form of Paul. Small.
Piero - A stone or rock.
Pietro - A stone or rock.
Pino - A lover of horses.
Primo - First one.
Raffaele - God heals, or healed by God.
Raul - The counsel of the wolf. A fearless adviser.
Rinaldo - A wise and powerful ruler.
Rocco - Rest
Roderigo - A renowned ruler.
Rodolfo - A famous wolf.
Rodrigo - A renowned ruler.
Romeo - Pilgrim to Rome.
Salvatore - Savior.
Sansone - Of the sun, or a strong man.
Santo - A saint
Saviero - Of the new house.
Serafino From Hebrew. The ardent one. The masculine form of Seraphina.
Serge - Servant.
Sergio - Attendant.
Severino - Severe.
Stephano - A crown or garland.
Taddeo - Courageous, one who praises.
Tancredo - Of thoughtful counsel.
Trilby - Sings with trills. A boy or girl's name.
Ugo - Italian form of Hugh. Heart and mind.
Umberto - A famous warrior.
Valentino - Strong, healthy.
Vencentio - Conqueror, victor.
Vincentio - Conqueror, victor.
Vittore - The conquer or Vincent.
Zanebono - The good one.
Zanipolo - Little gift of God.

This was a list of Italian baby boy names. Hope you are able to choose the perfect name for your baby boy, from this list! You can also refer to Italian baby girl names, if it's a princess you are naming. Ciao!

Classic Baby Names

While choosing names for their little ones, parents often wonder how to go about it. If you too are in a similar situation, I suggest that you go for classic baby names instead of a modern name. Trendy, modern names which are popular today may become outdated by the time your baby grows up. But classic names have a timeless appeal to them. They are not only rich in history, but sound very unique and authoritative too, thus, lending a sort of personality to the one they belong to. Looking at these advantages, I have prepared a list of the classic baby names and meanings, which I would like to share with you.

Names for Girls

Deborah: In the old testament, the name Deborah belonged to a heroine who defeated Canaanites by leading the Israelis. The word Deborah means 'bee' in Hebrew language.

Isabel: Isabel is a Spanish name which means, "The one who is consecrated to God'.

Margaret: The name Margaret is derived from a Greek word "margaron". Margaron means a pearl in the Greek language. Other name variations of Margaret are Maggie and Meg.

Rebbecca: Rebbecca is a biblical name which means "a snare" in the Hebrew language.

Ruth: Ruth is a biblical name too, which means "a friend" in the Hebrew language.

Sarah: The word Sarah has its origins in a Hebrew phrase, and it means "princess". Sarah is a timeless Biblical name which is still liked by all.

Úna: If you are looking for a name from literature, then Úna is perfect. This name belongs to the princess of Lochlainn. Una is an Irish name which means "unity".

Victoria: The word Victoria is taken from Latin, and it means "victory". Victoria is a classic name for a girl who represents "queen-like" qualities. Other name variations of Victoria such as Vicki and Vickie, though not so classy are also quite popular.

Other classic names for girls are Alexandra, Brandy, Katharine, Isabella, Helen, Ava, Sophia, Penelope, Olivia, Julia, Emma, Chloe, Anna, Amalia, Haven, Ruby, Sadie, Angeline, Christiana, Elaine, Donna, Wilma, Madonna, Olga, Princess, Regina, Rosemarie, Stacy, Ursula Juliana, Jane, Elizabeth and Thalia.

Names for Boys

James: The word James is taken from the Hebrew language and it means "The one who grasps by the heel". Other name variations of James are Jamie, Jimmy and Jim. In fact, Jamie is a unisex name, thus can be used for both boys and girls.

Jarlath: This name belongs to a highly revered saint named "St.Jarlath" . This is an Irish name which means love and purity.

John: The name John is derived from Hebrew language and it means "By God's grace".

Joseph: Joseph is a biblical name which is derived from the Hebrew language. It means "The Lord's addition".

Paul: Paul is a biblical name, belonging to a leader of the church. The name is derived from the Latin word "Paulus" which means "humble" in Latin.

Richard:The name Richard is derived from the German language and it means "powerful leader".

William: William is a name taken from the German language and it means "The determined protector." Other variations of this name are Liam and Bill.

Thomas: The word Thomas is taken from the Greek language and it means "The twin." This is a name which is found in the Bible too. It belonged to an apostle who doubted Jesus.

Other classic names for boys are Augustus, Brenton, Byron, Cyrus, Dayton, Forrest, Elvis, Gordon, Irving, Kendrick, Zack, Warner, Valentino, Theo, Sullivan, Samson, Ray, Paxton, Octavio, Neil, Nash, Malcolm, Murray, Marcelo, Leonard, Josh, Javion, Howard, Stefan, Trevon, Virgil, Fidel, Carlo, Cyrus, Burt, Arnold and Andreas.

I hope my list will help you give your child a unique, timeless, historical name, with a meaning.