| Is it time to choose that wonderful name? Perhaps | | | | 3) Names and their meanings are important. Today, |
| you are looking at the top 100 baby names. Or, you | | | | parents are looking at the meaning of names. For |
| may be interested in names and their meanings. | | | | instance, Olivia means "olive tree," the symbol of |
| Among the top 100 baby names are several new | | | | peace. Alyssa means "noble." William denotes "valiant |
| trends. Perhaps you can use them to help you make | | | | protector. And Alexander means "brave." |
| your choice. | | | | 4) Unusual baby names are more popular than ever. |
| Here 5 ideas from the latest top baby names: | | | | Baby girl names include Aaliyah, Autumn, Brooklyn, |
| 1) Parents are choosing many biblical names. In fact, | | | | Destiny, Nevaeh, and Trinty. Among unusual baby boy |
| among the most popular baby boy names are Jacob, | | | | names are Aiden, Caden, Jaden, and Xavier. |
| Michael, Joshua and Matthew. Each of these names is | | | | 5) Baby names reflect the culture. Parents often |
| from the Hebrew. High on the list of baby girls names | | | | choose baby boy names and baby girl names based |
| are Hannah, Abigail, Elizabeth, Samantha and Sarah. | | | | on movies, TV shows, books and songs. Among |
| These names are also Hebrew in origin. | | | | popular baby girls names are Alexis from "Dynasty," |
| 2) Last names are used as first names. There is a | | | | Ashley from singer Ashley Judd, and Samantha from |
| tendency for parents to give their children family | | | | the TV show "Bewitched." Among celebrity baby boy |
| names. Until the 1970s, such last names were reserved | | | | names are Brandon from "Beverly Hills 90210," and |
| for boys. But from the 1970s until today they are | | | | Ryan from the series "Ryan's Hope." |
| increasingly given to girls. Ashley, Madison, and Sydney | | | | Whether you are researching the meaning of names |
| are high on the list of baby girls names. Tyler and | | | | or looking for unusual baby names, the name you give |
| Taylor remain popular as baby boy names. | | | | your baby is a gift that lasts a lifetime. |