Choosing a name for your baby can be fun and sometimes, frustrating. There are so many choices -- classic, family, famous, earthy, new-age... the choices are limitless. While I can't promise it will help you narrow down your choices, the internet is inundated with websites that have culled names from around the globe and through the ages.
Victorian - If old-fashioned names like Cora, Edward, Hazel, or Henry tickle your fancy, check out this list which gives you 1,000 of the most popular names from the 1890s.
Nature - Brooke, Aspen, Lily, Sage -- these baby names all double for items found in nature. Check out this resource for an extensive list of names from trees, flowers, minerals, the sea, and other nature-related sources.
Celestial - If names like Ariel and Orion are more your speed, check out Nameberry's celestial baby names list. It's outta this world! (Sorry, I couldn't help myself.)
Hollywood - For stars of a different nature, look to Hollywood for inspiration. Coco, Audio, Poet -- this list from BabyNames.com has got you covered.
Ancient Egypt - Your sweet little one might be the only "Nephthys" in her class! Ancient Egyptian names certainly provide uniqueness factor, if that's what you're seeking.
Culinary Monikers - Yes, even a menu can offer up suggestions for naming your cutie pie. Graham, Kobe, Sage, Ambrosia -- you might be surprised to see what fun names this list has to offer!
Music - From musicians, to famous songs, to musical terminology, this melodic compilation seems to have it all.
Art - What better way to ensure a beautiful name than to choose from a source of art-inspired baby names?
Exotic - This cool list pulls together a wide range of names from world cultures to bring you some of the more exotic and less-commonly heard names.
Tell us, how did you choose your baby's name?
Published: August 18, 2014
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