Picking the Perfect Baby Name

Congratulations, you're having a baby! There are many questions that come to mind. One of the most important is "what should I name him/her?" Well, there are a variety of ways to choose your baby's identity.

First, look at amazon.com to find the most popular baby name books. One example is called

The Baby Name Wizard: A Magical Method for Finding the Perfect Name for Your Baby

. This book is an excellent source since it shows how popular the name is on a popularity graph, other names you may like that are similar to the one you were looking at, and how you can use the name in everyday life.

Next, there are many wonderful websites that will show you the most popular names and meanings. For example, babycenter.com is an excellent source as well as babynames.com. While browsing these websites, you will find that some of the most popular girl names from 2011 are: Sophia, Emma, Isabella, Olivia and Ava. Some of the most popular boys names from 2011 are: Aiden, Jackson, Mason, Liam and Jacob.

If you are into popular names like those listed above, you could chose two names from the list for your child like: Ava Sophia or Liam Mason.

Further, check into the Social Security office online sss.gov. The Social Security Office has documentation of all births, so you can truly see for yourself what the most popular names are.

Another option would be to look at your family tree and choose older names from relatives. Many of those names become very popular again i.e. Ava or Emma which were popular names during the 1800s.

Once you decide on a few names, it may be time to dig deeper into what the names truly mean. The name Sophia means "wisdom", so although you may love the name, perhaps the meaning is not quite what you were looking for. The name Emma means "Universal", so you may just choose this one so it does not define something very particular like Sophia does. Likewise, the name "Liam" means "strong-willed warrior". You may love this name as well, but not be so fond of the meaning if you are looking for a more peaceful feel.

If you're looking for a fun and exciting way to find a name, type in babynamegenie.com. This website has you type in your last name and also the baby's gender and spits out a name for you. Some of the names may seem ridiculous, but there are really some names that may catch your eye.

When seeking a name for your child, read books, look online, learn name meanings and try the baby name genie. Be knowledgeable and have fun choosing your child's identity!

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