Baby Naming articles

EEK! The whole world is meltdown with the news of Beyoncé’s superstar-in-the-making arrivals! We’re sure she’s already picked out the most ultra-chic and fashion-forward names for her twins, but it’s no mean feat! After all, finding the perfect name is hard enough, but it’s twice as difficult when you’ve got two little bundles on the way! But don’t worry: we here at Nameslist are here to help, and here are some of dos and don’ts for finding the perfect pairings.

One of the major struggles when it comes to picking a name for your little one is trying to strike a balance between a name that's unique and personal with one that carries the family, cultural or societal meaning and significance you want it to. With the amount of pressure sometimes in place to choose the right one, we've come up with 10 not too outlandish alternatives to 10 of the most common names. Hamish - The Scottish variant for James is still quite the rarity in the US.

Think back to when you were younger and it was the first day of a new school year in elementary school. Were you ever the kid who waited with your breath held until the teacher got to your name, knowing that she was going to butcher it? You were going to either have to correct her, or listen to the whispers and giggles from your new classmates? Granted, times have certainly changed, as have baby naming trends.

You've done it. You have a wonderful bundle of baby joy growing inside of you. Perhaps you already know that you are having a boy or a girl. Or maybe, just maybe, you've left it to be a surprise for the big day. You've made it through the excitement of telling family and friends, having a baby shower, planning the nursery. But there is one minor detail that you may not have finalized yet for baby's arrival. Unfortunately, Baby Girl (Insert Last Name Here), Sweet Pea, Little Ninja, and all of the other adorable pet names you have come to call this resident of your womb will no longer cut it once he or she makes the grand entrance. Alas, you need to come up with a name for this sweet baby.

There was a time when animal-inspired names were the reserve of hippies, celebrities and hippy celebrities only. But no more! Here are 10 of our favorite animal names, which won't look out of place on the class roll: Unlike other predatory animal names like Fox or Wolf, Bear sounds a lot less aggressive and a great deal more cuddly! Be careful about which middle names or surnames you combine with this, though: cuteness can quickly turn to a very heavy burden for your child to 'bear'!

In recent times, the word has shifted right into an extraordinary that means depending on the context of usage. Here are various words which bad can also connote; We can no longer deny the fact that girls bad boys? They are robust, dangerous, mysterious, and wield a certain machismo. These boys can chop wood, but would never put on a bow and tie healthy. Not simply the boys themselves, but even their names are edgy, precise, and trendsetters, just like them. Today, we've listed some bad boy names with a few serious swagger:

Few things are considered more glamorous than the world of Old Hollywood: the sultry looks, the outrageous jewels, and, of course, the actors and actresses themselves! And one thing old Hollywood knew: the power of a good name. Many actors and actresses had their names changed by their studios to make them sound more masculine, more glamorous, or just plain more marketable! Few people would know who Archibald Alec Leach was, but that's because he became the iconic Carey Grant!

Do you want your child to be the next Sheryl Sandberg or Steve Jobs? Then why not prep him or her for the course toward success through intelligence through giving them a clever baby name? While it may additionally sound like something from a Steve Speilberg movie, or from the modern Samsung Galaxy advert, a clever baby name is a clever baby name that way sensible, wise, genius, and many others.

We know you'd give your baby the sun, moon and stars, if you could! But for starters, why not give them one of these 10 beautiful cosmos-inspired names: More substantial than Sam and more powerful than Samuel, Samson evokes the supernatural strength of its Biblical namesake. However, its soft consonants give it a certain sing-song sound, ensuring that it doesn't sound too macho or aggressive. In fact, we think Samson almost has a cuddly element to it!

Expecting a baby usually brings forth mixed emotions toward the family. It can be exciting and filled with joy for many parents. While for some mothers It can be shocking, filled with ambivalence for those who unplanned pregnancies. However, in terms of choosing names, it could provide a special feeling to the mom. Choosing a name and the meaning of name for the baby can be relaxing to the mother and simultaneously it could make her feel happy and complete of hopes.