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Naming your baby

Advice to help you choose a name for your baby boy or girl.


Discuss naming your baby on our forums, right now! Or, post a comment below.

Choosing a name for your baby is a huge decision, one that will influence them throughout their life. Family and friends will always give their opinion but remember that the decision is ultimately yours and once you finally meet your new baby you will know whether the name you have chosen is right.

Here are some handy tips to help you decide on a name....
  • Think about the style of names you like. - Do you prefer traditional or more contemporary names? Would you like your child's name to reflect your heritage or religious beliefs? Is there a specific meaning you would like to include in your child's name?


  • Although certain names sound adorable for a toddler they don't transfer well to adulthood. Imagine your baby grown up and choose a name that will suit. Try putting the prefix Mr, Mrs or Dr in front of a name and see how it sounds if you're not sure..


  • Try and avoid choosing a name that is too 'fashionable', certain names go out of fashion as quickly as they come in.


  • Choose a name that is easy to say and spell - it will save your child a lot of frustration


  • Go with a name that fits with your surname - shorter names often sound better with longer surnames and vice versa


  • More unusual names tend to work best with plainer surnames whereas exotic last names go well with less elaborate first names .


  • Avoid names that end in a vowel if your surname beings in a vowel as these can be difficult to say.


  • Give first names that rhyme with your surname a miss and avoid puns


  • Remember that children can be mean - imagine you are back at school and test a name by seeing how it can be shortened, what the initials spell and whether it rhymes with anything unfortunate.


  • If family tradition dictates that you should call your child a name that you're not too fond of, try not to feel pressured - as a compromise maybe include it as a middle name instead.


  • Remember that choosing a name should be a joint decision made by both parents - you should have a rule that if one of you really doesn't like a name, it gets taken out of the picture


  • Save the final decision for when you finally see your newborn baby - only then will you be able to tell whether a name is right or not

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hi all i have a 5 yr old daughter cobie-leah rose and 3 yr old son lewis-lee thomas, i am now 11 weeks pregnant with my 3rd child and i havent a clue on names its got to have two 1st names and a middle name they need to be about 5 letters long i quite like gypsy-paige for a girl but thats all i can think of any ideas will be much appreciated thankyou
added by cham1985 [Thu 11th Feb 2010 @ 09:20:22]
hi what does everyone think of natasha angel for a girl
added by kelfc [Wed 10th Feb 2010 @ 05:00:50]
looking for a name for my baby who is a 28 wks old..I have a hard time thinking of his name since it was my first baby i wanted it to be nice. Please help,,,Is KIAN XANDER a good name?
added by khim [Mon 8th Feb 2010 @ 09:27:36]
I am pregnant with Baby no.3 I have a son called Corben Joseph and a Daughter called Bryony Joanne, my middle name is Jo and Dh's is John so used the "Jo" part in their middle names.....thinking of Olivia Joan or Evie Joan (Joan after Dh's Nan who passed away recently) for a girl and Geroge or Jude for a boy although struggling with the middle name!!
added by Beverley30 [Thu 28th Jan 2010 @ 09:18:32]
Hi,
It really nice to read such advice from you. For the part of the world that I found myself tradition does not allow men and women to discuss the name of the child, what the man said is final. Although, it is a bit different for us that are a little bit educated we thank God.

I will always be in touch
Tatat
added by Kemoh [Wed 27th Jan 2010 @ 09:34:24]
Hmm.. baby due in a couple of months i like Tiiaamii for a girl and Alexia/Alexandria + i like Alexander, kenzie and harvey for a boy some one help.. im having a scan next week and im going to find out what im having :) xxx
added by amber115 [Wed 27th Jan 2010 @ 09:27:37]
7 weeks today with 1st baby and I know that if I have a girl, her middle name will be Hope (mother's family's name). I've already told my hubby that he doesn't have a choice with it! It's really difficult to come up with a name that fits with 'Nunn' our surname - there are some names that just don't work and we can already imagine the hurtful names that other kids will come up with!
Niece and Nephew are Olivia Grace and William Harold - ever expanding family cuts out name choices too.
Girls names: Abigail, Luci, Lily, Amelia, Tara, Antonia, Stella, Ruby, Scarlett, Skye, Georgie, Jennifer, Bethany.
Boys names: Joshua, James, Jake/Jacob, Andrew, Dylan, Jules, Daniel, Philip, Oliver, Francis, Alfie, Lucas, Lewis, Joey, Jude, Riley, Bailey
added by sheshe2010 [Mon 11th Jan 2010 @ 15:14:30]
11 weeks with my 2nd pregnancy but this will b my first child i have 2 children called emily n taylor (deceased) i have dantae for a boy or illianna for a girl
added by babygirl1986 [Tue 5th Jan 2010 @ 15:54:10]
My husband and I are currently expecting our 2nd boy. We are also stationed over seas in Japan. We want to honor the host country, but still have a name that is not too unfamiliar. Right now we have three name we have agreed we liked, but are not sure how to use them. Help!
Jomon Cole Ayin
added by Honu [Tue 5th Jan 2010 @ 15:51:16]
Hey,

I was hoping that the little girl I am expecting has a good name that suits with mine (surmname ''Borris'') or hubbies name (Surname ''Thompson'') I was going for Emily, or Rhianne. Both those names go wif Thompson, but im not so sure. Help!!!

Yummiemummy1980, ''Ann' or ''Anne'' gos nice wif Molly x
added by XBabyXLoverX [Wed 30th Dec 2009 @ 09:59:25]
molly rose is nice or molly may?? x
added by cazza07 [Mon 21st Dec 2009 @ 09:42:27]
hiya anyone know of a good middle name to go with Molly? thanks x
added by YummieMummie1980 [Mon 14th Dec 2009 @ 09:43:56]
hiya. am 16 and having my first baby. am so scared but cnt wait to meet him. my wee boy is getting called Nathan-James or Nathan-Lucas. but cnt decide. my boyfriend likes Nathan-Lucas.
added by meganjordan [Tue 1st Dec 2009 @ 09:53:51]
My son's name is Ethan, I'm hopng for a girl this time round......Olivia, or Rose if it is a girl and if it's a boy then Lewis.
added by mysty [Wed 25th Nov 2009 @ 09:41:10]
First child and having a lovely pregnancy - its a girl and so far I have Ruby Grace, Charlotte Grace, Sophie Grace, Amber Glen and Lily Glen but can't decide Hubbie also likes Holly Glenn or Olvia Grace. So hard to decide...anyone have any ideas????
added by TracyA [Wed 11th Nov 2009 @ 09:18:35]
I'm having my third boy in February and can't think of any names at all. My eldest is Ryan Alex David and my youngest is Loris Alex Phillip. Both the boths have got their Dad's name and also Grandads names. Any idea's? My husband likes Travis.
added by xxKirstyxx [Mon 2nd Nov 2009 @ 10:29:44]
Zoey , Brianna, Kaylee , Thando (love) for a gal or Thabo(joy) Nathan, Dave for a boy
added by NaThabo [Mon 26th Oct 2009 @ 12:55:43]
names for girls:Samantha,Alana,Brooke,Riley,Kaley,Alexandria,Makenna,Hayley,Harley,Ivy,Jadan,Keenan,Cassie,Lacey,Ashtian,For boys:Christian,Joey,KoBe,Braiden,Preston,Carson,Victor,Justin,Kashus,Dade,Elijah,Eli,AAron,
added by mamaMORE [Mon 26th Oct 2009 @ 12:54:58]
My 3 children are called Patrick Levi, Jude Benjamin Michael and Olivia-Grace and we're having a forth baby in June. We were thinking of Kolbe, Luke or Micah for a boy and then Rose, Alice or Esmae for a girl - any suggestions?
added by AnnaDear [Mon 26th Oct 2009 @ 12:54:35]
im 11 weeks pregnant and cant wait to have a bump to pat,lol....anyway ive been cracking my head trying to find a name for my little one but i have no idea beacause my childs father is of a different race and nationality plus he wants nothing to do with the baby.....at the same time i want my child to know where he/she comes from..so is it ok to give the child maybe the grandparents name from the fathers side?
added by bee11 [Thu 22nd Oct 2009 @ 09:19:58]
I'm going to wait and see my baby before i name him or her because i have no idea its so hard 2 choose!!!
added by ltj4u2nv [Fri 9th Oct 2009 @ 09:27:19]
my friend has a child and his name is colby-jay aka cj
added by MissHughes1521 [Tue 6th Oct 2009 @ 12:43:32]
looking for nice itsekeri african names for my baby who is 17 weeks old
added by ceewhyte [Tue 6th Oct 2009 @ 12:40:54]
hello already have 3 children George Elizabeth and Charlotte and we need a girls name that goes with them, we have already decided on a boys name Henry but cn't come up with a girls any ideas????
added by yvette890 [Tue 6th Oct 2009 @ 12:26:12]
i have for a boy,,,, BOY: LEON, RILEY, DION,MAISON,KEANO, IVARNO,JASON, HARVEY.
I HAVE FOR A GIL,,,, GIRL: TARLIA, RUBIE-LEIGH,SCARLET,SKY,OLIVIA-GRACE,MADISON-JAYNE.
AND I HAVE A DAUGHTER CALLE CIENNAH-JAI
added by kirkyburgz [Thu 17th Sep 2009 @ 09:16:13]
macey for a girl and joshua for a boy is lovley x
added by beckiesmithy [Sat 12th Sep 2009 @ 20:06:19]
My babys going to be called ruby ... It shouldnt go out of fashion as it isnt in fashion but isnt old fashioned.
added by boots050702 [Fri 11th Sep 2009 @ 15:39:44]
kenzie for a boy and krystal for a girl :) x
added by brunettebarbiie [Fri 11th Sep 2009 @ 15:39:27]
Hi All

I know you all love the names you have chosen, but please try to pick a name your child would love to have when they are 12 to 25. Chelsea cannot be a goog idea, dick is not so cool either.

to daddytobe 1st June : Compromise - You pick the boy and let your partner pick the girls name.

ladies love compromise when they are getting what they want - sorry ladies, you know its true

To
added by smokefreehome [Fri 4th Sep 2009 @ 10:48:23]
11 weeks pregnant
Eva, Eve, Evey if its a girl, havent got a clue for a boy yet :-)
added by otter7878 [Fri 4th Sep 2009 @ 10:39:38]
Me and my husband decided that we'd opt for the traditional baby naming and keep them in the family, so for a boy we chose Thomas Stanley, after two of our great grandads and for a girls Olivia Jennifer, again after a distant relative and my mum. xx
added by juniorp [Tue 18th Aug 2009 @ 09:20:10]
georgi is guna be my babies name, george if boy. its girl tho due next sunday. bricking myself. on pell wen caught aged 39 now.
added by janay [Tue 18th Aug 2009 @ 09:19:04]
My bf like Taylor for a girl n i dunno for a boy yet :/
added by m0m2be [Mon 10th Aug 2009 @ 09:27:05]
i love unusual names and was goin to call my daughter nevaeh but my m8 took it so she has it as a middle name im not goin to broadcat my daughters name as i dnt want it to happen agen lol but i will tell ya all a few names i do like i already have my names planned out 4 my future bbys so u cant hav them 1s either lol i like 4 gals,,, lexi,clear,kyla,ellie-mai,rae,paris,tiana,tiela 2 many i wud be sat ere 4 eva n 4 boys.... tyler,tye.kylen,jayde,jayden,caleb,luca,detraeh xx
,
added by taiyatai [Thu 6th Aug 2009 @ 09:58:48]
thank you x
added by caznwake [Thu 6th Aug 2009 @ 09:58:12]
To caznwake, i like jacub for a boy and lexi jane for a giel.
added by anjahlina [Wed 22nd Jul 2009 @ 09:38:36]
To us in Islam, we are advised to give our children good and meanigful name, that is why I wish to name my baby AHMAD meaning: The Praised One (if it comes a boy) or 'AISHA (if it comes a girl).

I love this site. U guys are doing wonderful job. Pls keep the flag flying
added by Qudrachindo [Mon 6th Jul 2009 @ 09:05:35]
For a girl I like Kristin, Milly and Beth... for a boy I like Nathan Sky, Caleb, Kier and Rafaell.
added by LondonerT [Mon 29th Jun 2009 @ 10:05:01]
Hi Kimberly-Doctors and tests can all be different and confusing.It sounds like u really need proper blood tests on your hormones and a scan to see if your pregnant.Good Luck:)
added by MaccaT [Mon 29th Jun 2009 @ 10:04:45]
Hello...my name is Kimberly im still 15 and get pregnant but cant tell if im really pregnant cause i have period but befor it comes o didn't have menstruation for past 4months...Back at the Philippines they examine me but they say it's negative but when i came here at Cambodia when i got sick last May the doctor take mt urine and it's positive.But i didn't belive after a month i expect my period to come but it didn't so thats why i buy a pregnancy test and it's positive.But now im having a period.Is it still possible that im pregnant?and im thinking that if it's a girl i will name her Kahme Nicole...And if it's a boy i will name him J.ber Brise
added by kahme [Wed 24th Jun 2009 @ 09:48:50]
Some beautiful names on this that I never would have thought of, definitly have had my eyes opened x
added by jcoogan [Fri 12th Jun 2009 @ 09:12:10]
hi evry1 my partner and i really not agreeing on any names for boys or girls its so frustrating because i like to be prepared and would like to have him agree on names or even discuss them but he refuses cos he is scared something bad wil happen as we hav lost 2 babies before this pregnancy but hav 2 healthy daughters. i love roman for a boy and isobel for a girl but he really dislikes them :( the 2 girls we hav already r called yasmin and jade so need something to sound ok with them, any suggestions wil b gratefully recieved, good luck with ur bumps and babies xxx
added by mummythetrilogy [Tue 9th Jun 2009 @ 11:13:48]
im 14 wks with my forth we do not know what we are having, and really need help with names for boys and girls. the others are called Kelis, Blake and Bryce and we would like to find another name that is uncommon/rare thank you all, Jo.
added by jojo1878 [Fri 5th Jun 2009 @ 09:09:04]
Lilly Mae Is Really Nice x I Quite Like Tianna and Tayla for a girl & Finley and Maison for a boy x
added by HayleyAndDan [Thu 4th Jun 2009 @ 09:10:41]
Im in a terrible dilemma. my fiance is 20 weeks pregnant and we dont know what were having. for a boy we have decided on the name Jacob Paul but we are stuck for a girls name. I want something more modern or common like lucy or rebecca but my fiance wants something more unique like lily-mae or amelia. can any 1 help me fink of ne comprimises plz???
added by daddytobe [Mon 1st Jun 2009 @ 09:09:36]
Anyy help withh namess? it's gettingg closer now. i'm 14 and will be 15 when myy baby is born, i'm thinkin braydon lee for a boy andd shayleigh mae for a girl. i've jus split up with myy boyfriend so i'm now on my own but i would like help with any names, please text me if youu have any advice for my pregnancy because i'm really worried and i haven't even told my mum yet, i dont know if i can please help, my number in 07792063212 xx
added by Lyssaa [Mon 1st Jun 2009 @ 09:09:17]
Prater7 , how 'bout Clef for a boy? Or Andante? Although I guess "Andante" has more of a classical music vibe than a rocker one. Couldn't think of one for a girl. I love music too. I'm sure your little musician will love the gifts you will share :) x
slimthing, how 'bout Kysha for a girl or Renni for a boy? Love the whole name game.
I think the old classical names are almost more original than the new ones these days, sometimes it's not so much the actual name as it is the story behind the name.
added by treasurechest [Fri 22nd May 2009 @ 09:23:43]
Hi, i'm 17 wks Pregnant.
I dnt know wat i'm having yet so thinkin of names for both.... Sophie/ sophia, lilliah (lila), kaya, tegan, lola, ellie, ella, jessica, darna, lexi, grace, faith, honey for a girl.
Elliot, tyler, luka/lucca, josh, conner, freddy, shay.

I still can't decide on any so need more idea's... hope these help tho.

Good luck every1 x
added by ktstar [Thu 21st May 2009 @ 09:16:30]
im 11weeks pregnant and have been thinking of some names already!!
For a girl i like:
Alyiah, Lacey, Alexia, Leiarni!
For a boy i like:
Kai, Jayden, Taylo,Bailey!
Is their any other names!!
I like the sound of unusual ones xxxxx
added by xxmatherxx [Wed 20th May 2009 @ 09:13:24]
3rd time mum i like the name sophie , classic
added by babybraddick [Wed 20th May 2009 @ 09:13:02]
i am 12 weeks gone and im stuck 4 a name for a boy ive decided im callin it lacey-mai for a girl but have no clue whatsoever for a boy!!! please help xx
added by JadeNatalie [Wed 20th May 2009 @ 09:12:50]
archie or reggie is the best names for boyss
added by staceywalk [Tue 19th May 2009 @ 12:16:26]
i am 36 wks gone im having another girl but i am stuck for a name for her my 9 yr old is ryan and my 1 yr is lacey-mae and i need a name that goes with those but also goes with jessica as this will be her middle name
added by 3rdtimemum [Mon 18th May 2009 @ 09:39:25]
Hey, im 25weeks pregnant with triplets..I am completely stuck with names. Please help !! Thanks x
added by XxTeashaxX [Wed 13th May 2009 @ 09:34:29]
Hi, I'm 12 weeks gone with 2nd child. We have 5 year old boy called Elijah Caleb, and are stuck/can't agree on names for this baby. I like Eden, Gracie, and Isaac, my hubby likes Trinity or Josiah. Any further suggestions would be grateully received. Thanks, Karen
added by doybaby01 [Mon 11th May 2009 @ 11:40:42]
Hi, we just found out we are 5 weeks pregant - very nervous and scared but excited too. Been thinking of names - Leon Peter Frederick and Amelie Beatrice. Got first doctors appointment tomorrow - maybe jumping the gun a bit on names...
added by cooksteed [Fri 8th May 2009 @ 09:53:46]
hi,
im planning for a baby and already have the names picked out, nicole grace for a girl and charlie james for a boy! we already have a 5 yr old boy called tyler carl (would've been summer if he were a girl) our surname is harris so im not sure if grace goes too well with it..... nicole grace harris!! what does every one else think???

lyssaa i was only 15 when i had my little boy and some of the names i chose were really bad take 'blaze' for one lol just make sure that you choose one that your 100% happy with, but the names that you picked out sound nice. good luck with the pregnacy hun hope you enjoy it and it all goes well xxx
added by essexmummy [Tue 5th May 2009 @ 12:18:25]
my daughter is lily - mae! its so cute, im stuck with names for my 3rd, i have a boy joshua david, but i find it really hard as my other halfs surname is 'Head' ! how annoying!
we dont know what we are having but i have come up with a couple of ideas, but will happliy except help! lol
added by No3baby [Thu 23rd Apr 2009 @ 09:26:17]
Hello! I'm 33 weeks with my first child - we have no idea what it's going to be.
Boy names - Charlie Ray or Oliver Harry - not very confident with boy names.
Girls names - Isla Rose or Jessica Rose, quite like Grace too!
Burgoyne is our surname - so not the easiest to match up with!
We just can't or won't decide!
added by MrsBugs [Tue 21st Apr 2009 @ 10:15:41]
Hi all,

Im on my fourth child and im really stuck for names, my children are called melanie jayne, jessica anne and jack anthony, any suggestions will be gratefully received xx
added by loadsakids [Fri 17th Apr 2009 @ 09:24:02]
I'm a young mum to be and not very far gone, I really cannot think of any names. Read through all your comments other mums! think some of the names are really cute.
Heres the names i've thought about so far:
Boys:-
Freddie
Elliott
Bailey
Tyler - Jake
Oscar

Girls :-
Ella - Maddison
Lily - Mae

xx
added by LittleCrazzyLump09 [Tue 14th Apr 2009 @ 12:49:53]
mehul and chaitali has baby girl.. give some name start from h.....
added by chets [Tue 14th Apr 2009 @ 12:49:25]
My name is Lindsey and my boyfriends name is Chuk. We are non traditional and we would like to come up with a baby name that is unique and has a rocker vibe as we are musicians. Any ideas at all?
added by Prater7 [Tue 14th Apr 2009 @ 12:49:10]
my fiance's turkish so i came up with the name Mia Gulum Gundogdu for a girl which means Mia rose and Duman Ali Gundogdu for a boy which means Mist and the middle name is my fiances dads name. What does everyone think?? i also really like the name georgana for a girl!!!

slimthing do yu know the sex of yur baby?? i thought the name kysha for a girl.
added by alice17 [Mon 6th Apr 2009 @ 09:23:12]
me and my boyfriend are stuck between honey and ayla my name is tayla and i thought it wouldbe cute if its name was like the mothers and not like te fathers like usual. which one do you think is better or do you have a better spelling you can text me back at 253-973-9127 if you hav question or an answer to my question
added by honey09 [Wed 1st Apr 2009 @ 09:42:19]
im 26 weeks pregnant and my partner and i have finally come up with a name we both like..
Finn Zavier
=]
added by kendall [Fri 27th Mar 2009 @ 09:18:18]
my name is Nikisha and my husband name is Kyren. I want a name between that...
added by slimthing [Wed 25th Mar 2009 @ 09:17:58]
Only 6/7 weeks gone but we've been thinking about names for ages! My husband is swedish and we wanted to use a swedish name but some of them are a bit dated. Christer Michael for a boy (Christer was my husbands late fathers name and Michael is my dad) and Erin Louise for a girl. Not sure about Erin but definately Louise as it's tradition in my family to use the 1st name of the granny as the middle name!
added by lmt1411 [Wed 25th Mar 2009 @ 09:17:47]
i have a really nice first name but am not sure about middle names and am worried it all might klash sound stupid
added by HANNAtinkerbell18 [Wed 25th Mar 2009 @ 09:17:29]
19 weeks gone with 1st baby. We're not going to find out the gender but I have possible names picked out already:

Melissa Hope or Owen James

The father prefers to wait until it's born to decide, but I don't think there's any harm in at least thinking of names!
added by Mallory [Tue 24th Mar 2009 @ 09:10:20]
cara
added by pojkuhmolp [Mon 23rd Mar 2009 @ 09:11:28]
im 31 weeks preg wit my 1st cant decide on a girls name i've got

James for a boy
and
Abbigail or Maddaline for a girl
added by JessicaP [Thu 19th Mar 2009 @ 09:32:38]
Girl-Bella...Boy-Riley
added by Lilo2lily [Tue 17th Mar 2009 @ 09:22:15]
Summer for a girl or ruby

For a boy Meckence
or
jamiee
added by PaigeFear [Tue 17th Mar 2009 @ 09:22:06]
Girl:
Ava
Boy:
Mason
added by Amanda29 [Mon 9th Mar 2009 @ 09:29:02]
hello i am 25 weeks pregnant and it is twins and i am in need of help choosing names and i would like some help please.
added by TriciaNatalieSkiCox [Mon 2nd Mar 2009 @ 09:34:59]
i love maddalin for a girl and love mason for a boy
added by clairekenny [Mon 2nd Mar 2009 @ 09:28:08]
im thinkin of Danny 4 mine but dunt no if to use Daniel n shorten it or just go as Danny lol im 22 week cant wait :) already hav a girl called Chloe n i still luv her name :)
added by Gemjay [Mon 2nd Mar 2009 @ 09:28:01]
hi my partner and i ave now decided on names, girl- Skarlett and a boy-Marley. what do u all think? before anyone askes yes Marley did come from BOB MARLEY,lol
added by babycakes03 [Mon 2nd Mar 2009 @ 09:27:49]
a girl evie grace
a boy izakk mason
added by teeeena [Tue 17th Feb 2009 @ 09:45:04]
Something scottish - What about Cameron - fine name!!!
added by Den1970 [Tue 17th Feb 2009 @ 09:44:58]
Hello I am pregnant with my first child and we have a few girls names but are at a complete loss in regards to names for boys - help. The surname is Collins
added by shell1978 [Thu 5th Feb 2009 @ 09:58:46]
Hi I am 15 weeks pregnant with my 4th baby. I have 3 girls already. my husband i deserve a boy but will be happy with whatever we get. If we have a girl we plan to name her Samantha Delaynie and if iwe have a boy we plan to name him Tristan Blake What do you guys think? Our Girls we have are named Kyleigh Christine, Mckenzeigh-Anne Kathleen, and Rose Naomi. We like the unique names and that is the reason that we picked the names for this one. Well tell me what you think. I need all the suggestions you can give thanks :)
added by naomisrose [Tue 3rd Feb 2009 @ 09:18:01]
Hi all I'm 15 wks preggy with my 2nd child, we have a 5 yr old daughter who is called Ellie-Joy. Shew as always going 2 be Ellie & we got the Joy from my granma who was Joyce, I was very close to her & she died a few weeks before i fell pregnant, so it seemed fitting & I think it goes well with Ellie.

My hubby got no choice with naming our daughter haha, so we've agreed if this ones a boy he can name him & he's picked Logan, which i didnt like at 1st but it's starting to grow on me! Most people think im mad 4 letting him pick but it means alot to him & i know he woouldnt of chosen anything i really hated! So ive picked the girls name which'll be Sophie Olivia, our surname is Todd so it's pretty easy to find ones that go! Congrats & good luck on ur pregnancy's evry1 & have fun picking names, although do remember u r naming a child not a pet, like some names would suggest lol xx
added by toddie12 [Fri 30th Jan 2009 @ 09:01:23]
My friend had a little boy called Felix meaning 'happy' which I think is a lovely name with a lovely meaning and he is certainly a happy baby. My sister had a baby girl called Imogen which is also lovely meaning Image of her mother which she definately is!! Still deciding on my names?! x
added by Spendaholic [Mon 26th Jan 2009 @ 09:40:57]
ive got my names picked.....caleb james for a boy and thea nicole for a girl what do you think? my first child is called dion but i didnt give him a middle name now doh
added by selinacallender [Mon 26th Jan 2009 @ 09:40:52]
ive always gone 4 good sturdy names 4 all my boys but now i would like a name 4 my 4th child but have no idea where to start ive thought about mixin names together .Am at a total loss
added by pregagain [Wed 21st Jan 2009 @ 17:29:15]
if its a girl sharicka rhnyiah riddle if its a boy its father hole name
added by mzricko [Wed 21st Jan 2009 @ 17:29:05]
if the baby is a girl......... Adrenalyn skye shaylin
or if i have a boy.. Legend patrick sean
added by lindon [Tue 20th Jan 2009 @ 09:31:56]
ive got the name taryn for a boi but im not to sure?!x
added by gemzisfat [Tue 20th Jan 2009 @ 09:31:47]
boy
oakley tommy hamilton
girl
bailey jean hamilton
added by brogan [Mon 19th Jan 2009 @ 09:53:25]
i like that that is great
added by dogooder [Fri 16th Jan 2009 @ 09:43:42]
HELP im on baby no 5 i have qite normal names for my others alex,callum amy-lee an aaliyah so no more a s we did think of lilly-jane after his mum but we argue evry time the subject is raised im 28 wks pregnant so need ideas an fast can u help us plz
added by steph5 [Thu 15th Jan 2009 @ 17:34:08]
sum1 help me lol im pregnant w a girl ith my second child a boy! i already have a gire baal mia rose but cant 4 the life of me think of any boys names! the babys dad wants liam peter noel after the famous gallagher bros!! i hate it lol!! i like charlie at mo but not sure peter will def be a middle name tho after my grandadwho passed 10myr ago!! any ideas ppl let me no
added by gemgem0705 [Mon 12th Jan 2009 @ 10:36:25]
I'm thinkin of Arayah Axenia ( Axenia's my grandmother's name) for a girl and either Robert James (Robert being my father's name who's passed on) or Jaxxon Robert for a boy. My husband hates the girl name but we have to have it go with the surname "Hand" and that is a tough one. Our last name makes it very hard to find something that flows.
added by newmammatobe [Wed 7th Jan 2009 @ 08:51:53]
I love the names 'Layla-Mae' for a girl and 'Issac@ or Kye' for a boy but my partner hates the boys' names so im really stuck, any ideas? xx
added by Jay1985 [Mon 5th Jan 2009 @ 09:22:19]
hi im expecting my 4th baby only found out.wow im so lucky im really excited.we had only been trying for 9wks so all a bit shocked still.ive got 2 boys jack and mason which i choose there names and then our little girl he choose her name something normal but i choose to spell it different kloie.lo lso dont have a clue what to call teh next 1.any ideas?
added by iggle82 [Mon 5th Jan 2009 @ 09:22:09]
i am expecting and trying to decide a good name that goes with my other kids names which are cole, and serenity. any good ideas?
added by britni [Mon 5th Jan 2009 @ 09:22:04]
Armers I totally agree with you! What you name your child contributes to their personality. Why on earth you would want your child to reign anarchy I don't know. Some of the names listed below are horrific! I want my child to have a really traditional name, but I'm so far away from the Emily, Elizabeth and Jacks. This is 21st century and I tihnk names like Polly etc should be reserved for dolls now.
added by xxAug21xxblackbeauty [Mon 5th Jan 2009 @ 09:21:55]
i'm due in 2-3wks, we are having a boy . I have an ADam, SADIE, Harmonie and my name is Melodie, At the moment I like Elliot but then change again my husband just doesn't like anything xx
added by tink35 [Mon 5th Jan 2009 @ 09:21:49]
i am pregnant with my third baby got two girls already lexy mae and chanelle marie having another girl but struggling for a name!!!!!!!
added by jojomorgans [Mon 5th Jan 2009 @ 09:21:42]
I am 26 weeks pregnant! We have agreed on Amber (possibly Amba) Louise for a girl but are stuck on boys names. I quite like Nate but get funny looks when tell people! Any opinions?
added by KatDay [Mon 5th Jan 2009 @ 09:21:31]
i am expecting my first girl after having 3 boys and am completly stumped on picking a name......i would like something girl and different. my boys names are Dreydon, Hunter and Terner

added by linzi4 [Mon 22nd Dec 2008 @ 08:51:26]
I am on my first pregnancy and I can't really think of any girl names but I do have a boy name picked out, Cole Valintein Skylormorin.
added by beloved90 [Wed 10th Dec 2008 @ 08:44:32]
i am on my 4th pregnancy i have 1 son named Darren Mark 2 daughters names Katie Amy and Alyssa Louise me and my partner have agreed on a boys name of Anthony Jonas for this one but we cant agree on a girls name does anyone have a suggestion for what we could call it if its a girl xx
added by amylou1983 [Fri 5th Dec 2008 @ 09:32:10]
way down the list a girl wanted to name her lil girl anarchy, why on earth would u name your little girl that? thats childish and immature. i understand the "unique name" thing, when i was younger i did too, but i GREW UP, this is a child, not a fish or a puppy. You can easily find a middle point where the name you choose is still unique (which only means its not common, not that its completely made up!) but is still completely functional...some ideas: adrianna, grace, dawsyn etc
added by Amers [Mon 1st Dec 2008 @ 09:26:28]
Alisha, Nicole, laney, antionette, angelina, shannon, sinead, Olivia, Lakeisha

Brandon, Shane, Connor, Ricky, Luke, Jake, Bradley, Aaron, Liam, Mitchell
added by hnicole [Fri 28th Nov 2008 @ 08:58:56]
mm..i want to name my baby...Lonndon....but my fiance..dosent let me..:((( i think is unique..like paris hilton...u know... lonndon..(4 a boy)..;))
added by victoritza [Wed 26th Nov 2008 @ 09:11:58]
i luv the name elliot
it is so cute
bleshh x
added by manderryerr [Tue 25th Nov 2008 @ 08:52:30]
what do you think of temanie for a girl and zach for a boy also bernadette for the girls middle name and raymond for the boys middle name
added by rammie [Thu 20th Nov 2008 @ 09:09:08]
i have a boy called louis so i dont know what 2 call thhis next one if its a boy .x
added by kazzababy [Thu 20th Nov 2008 @ 09:08:59]
I want a realy unusual boys name but not a posh name, maybe a lil gangster name hehe. I used 2 like Vinnie and Stanley but gone off them now, love Jimmy, Reggie, Freddie, Preston and Frankie but their all the names of my friends kids so cant copy. Any ideas?
added by Kurmie [Thu 20th Nov 2008 @ 09:08:44]
my partner gets to choose the babys name if its a boy but the names hes coming up with are terrible.
added by samn [Wed 19th Nov 2008 @ 09:10:23]
how about levi for a boy or laney for a girl x
added by amyxxx [Wed 19th Nov 2008 @ 09:09:55]
Already have a Luke, Jacob and Jessica.

No idea what to call this one. Have got a long list of names but me and oh can't seem to agree on one, but I always find you can't be certain on a name until you see the baby.
added by CEM1784 [Mon 17th Nov 2008 @ 08:54:25]
remember to say the name you choose with your surname sometimes it may not sound as good! also think of nicknames people will shorten it too!!
added by bexboo [Wed 5th Nov 2008 @ 09:09:44]
~Boys~
Jacob
Collin
Calion
Hunter
Ethan
Brandon
~Girls~
Emily
Elizibelth
Kaylah
Carman
Jamie
Jillian
Georgia
May
KayCe



I love all those names, there are many more!
added by kosterland [Tue 4th Nov 2008 @ 09:07:00]
hi im four months pregant with my first baby although everyone keeps telling me they think im having a boy im not so sure i really love the name harlow for a girl and cole for a boy although my partner hates it i really like lexi too
added by holley [Tue 4th Nov 2008 @ 09:06:49]
These are good points to think of when naming your baby as sometimes, as first timers especially, we tend to over look the little things. I will definatly bare these in mind when chosing.
added by KezzaBee [Tue 4th Nov 2008 @ 09:06:37]
what a nightmare! we have a Thomas, A Chelsea and an Archie. Now pregnant with my 4th and no idea wht to call him/her.
added by mara [Wed 29th Oct 2008 @ 09:27:24]
We've got a Sally and a Finlay and are expecting another boy, but cannot find a name we both like - it's a nightmare
added by Lindsneil [Mon 27th Oct 2008 @ 09:00:38]
We aren't pregnant yet, but one day if we are able to have kids we would like to call them
Kasey Sarah or Lily Sarah for a girl
Jake John for a boy i think

Sarah is after my Nannie who passed away at the end of August and John is the name of both of our Dad's! These are the only ones we have both agreed on.
added by bensonhill [Tue 21st Oct 2008 @ 08:59:02]
FOR A GIRL:
Tarren
Melody
Pippa
Leigha
Cheyenn
Sharleigh

FOR A BOY:
Jake
Essam
Cody
Dannen
added by Tarren [Mon 20th Oct 2008 @ 10:58:11]
I am thinking Seth for a boy and Genavive for a girl
added by Rarasully [Mon 20th Oct 2008 @ 10:58:01]
Hiya you lot. Im soo confused what I should call my little girl.Shes due in 7wks (09.12.08) I need a name that goes with Mitchell or Carr. I dont want anything modern like Apple as Im a fan of hebrew or old fashioned names if ud like to call them that lol.I like Emily Jayne. If you could think of any others itd be great to hear your thoughts.I think of names and my mind goes blank lol. Hope to hear from any one soon. My email addys sarah4_xx_@hotmail.com.Id love to talk baby talk lol.Take care all.x
added by sc1988 [Mon 20th Oct 2008 @ 10:57:51]
hi im linzi , i am pregnant for the 4th time i have 2 girls jennylee an bobbyjo an a boy called cj , i love double names so i hav aj for a boy andy john after babys dad but none for a girl yet ,,,,,,
added by 26121977 [Mon 20th Oct 2008 @ 10:57:39]
I love the name Cealen, i also like Keelen or Cayden for a boy, i really cant decide on any names. My partner loves Honey for a girl, but im not sure!
added by Zoenick [Mon 20th Oct 2008 @ 10:57:28]
Well guys, I am pregnant with my 5th baby! So I havrn't got a clue what to name this one, I have Samuel, Rebecca, Jack and Harry, I absolutely love the name Grace for a girl but have no idea for a boy this time.
added by xmichellex [Mon 6th Oct 2008 @ 09:49:44]
awww Michelle what a shame about the surname. What a lovely idea it is to have your surname as the baby's first name but unfortunately I think your mum is right - I dont think Cherry Chase is quite right - it sounds a bit like Chevvy Chase? Although this is only my opinion. Good luck x
added by mandygage [Mon 6th Oct 2008 @ 09:49:32]
We are pregnant with our first child. Deciding a girls name was easy. Emily. But we are undecided if its a boy. I really like Joshua, but my partner would like something scottish and has suggested Caelan. Not sure.
added by SooSoo [Mon 29th Sep 2008 @ 09:14:25]
I already have a boy called Toby Dylan Paul and love the name Morgan for a boy and Heidi or Autumn for a girl and think they would go well with Toby but my parents think Heidi is a potentail for bullies at school and also think im trying to be too celeb with Autumn. what do you think?
added by Loonbug [Thu 11th Sep 2008 @ 08:51:31]
I like the names Harmione, Kalel and also Anikan...they are a little different but suit both of us but it weather or not they will suit the baby? Do you think that you will only know what to call the baby when it is born?
added by t121ace [Wed 27th Aug 2008 @ 09:23:57]
I would like to call my baby if its a girl my surname, which is Cherry, but my partner or mum aint so keen on it with my fiancees surname of Chase, Cherry Chase, i love the name Cherry but unsure if it sounds right. I like Harry for a boy.
added by MichelleCherry [Tue 26th Aug 2008 @ 09:58:51]
I like traditional `girly` names, or a boys boy name, but i like to tweak the spelling so thats its a little bit different. I named my first daughter Kayti, now im pregnant with my second child I like Jaq for a boy and olivia for a girl. I know by the time i give birth i will have about 3 different names with 10 spellings for each.
added by jemma83 [Thu 14th Aug 2008 @ 08:52:46]
I really want a strong sounding name, so we're thinking of THOR for a boy or GUDRED for a girl - is it weird to use such old sounding names?
added by adamski [Wed 6th Aug 2008 @ 09:09:01]
i have decided about naming my baby harley reece hubble if it is a boy and saphire alucia hubble for a girl but just hoping that it is a boy and i aint so ceen on the name saphire lol. i also think a name should be cosen at heart the name u devote to the most the one you hear and it makes you feel happy.
added by xgemmax [Mon 4th Aug 2008 @ 09:11:11]
Naming for a baby should be reflected to individual race or religion.
But better if we can use our traditional name.
added by whitenazareth [Mon 14th Jul 2008 @ 08:50:06]
I tend to look at the real names of actors and actresses from TV... when it shows up on the screan, saying who they were played by... and take ideas from them. I'm not one to choose familie names. I have a cousin whos just called her little girl Indigo. Its pretty, just like her daughter.
added by lillyrose [Mon 14th Jul 2008 @ 08:49:55]
well im pregnent with my 4th baby , i say call your children what u like my fisrt girl is called sky and then i have a boy called chase and a boy called clayton so now i need to find a name 4 this baby
added by loopysue [Mon 14th Jul 2008 @ 08:49:39]
i want something close to tha dad name antwan montrice hodges
added by sexykisha [Fri 11th Jul 2008 @ 09:02:22]
People should be able to call their children whatever they like without being judged.... but they are. I find myself doing it all the time... "that's not a name", "That's a place"etc. When I tell ppl my daughter is called Violet Elsie I get the odd "Ooh that's.... old fashioned. But that's trendy now isn't it?" She is called Violet because me and my husband thought it was lovely and suited a baby, child, adult and dare I say it, a teenager!
I'm expecting our second child at Christmas and I can't wait to do the name choosing again, it's so exciting! At the moment I'm loving Beatrix and Celia for a girl and Sidney and Louis (pronounced Louie) for a boy..... plenty of time to choose though.
Everyone should be as conservative or daring as they wish to be. Go for it!!!
added by Fayebelle [Thu 19th Jun 2008 @ 08:37:58]
A name should be something that both parents agree on. My husband told 4yrs befor we had our son that he was going to have boy and that he would be cold Corey how ever i wanted to call him Taylor co we agreed that his name is now CoreyTaylor Almey. Altohugh i am expecting again if we have a girl then she will be named Kathleen Mary after my mum who was tragically taken from us last year but if we another boy then the name is my choice this time. Also my sister has to have names that are 7 letters long
added by tigger82 [Mon 16th Jun 2008 @ 08:35:33]
I am 30weeks pregnant and i am having a baby girl. I have decided to call my baby Diamond.
added by Abby014 [Thu 5th Jun 2008 @ 08:50:22]
hiya my names jemma and im 7 months this is my first and my midwife thinks im having a boy. If i am i want to call it riley james rain and when i tell people they tell me i cant call my baby that please help.
added by jemma1988 [Tue 6th May 2008 @ 12:11:01]
I am about 6 weeks pregnant with my second child i have already got a little boy who is nearly 3 with him i never had no symptoms of pregnancy but this time i had morning sickness before i even new i was pregnant i have felt ill right from the start and still do i hope it get better fingers crossed
added by mariab [Wed 27th Feb 2008 @ 09:23:20]
i think the site was so babytlike and my baby is now called nichole
added by mns14 [Mon 22nd Oct 2007 @ 09:42:30]
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