Having a baby is an amazing and life changing experience. So much will go into the preparations of making sure that everything is ready before the baby arrives. But there is one very important thing that you cannot afford to overlook. That is your baby’s name. You do not have to rush to come up with a name. You have a whole nine months to decide and settle on a name that will truly represent your baby. Name meanings let you know more than just the name. There is an origin and some history behind every name.
A name is what will identify your baby therefore take your time and choose wisely. You do not want other children teasing your child because their name is a little weird or the name meaning is funny.
That said, you creativity is not at all limited. You are free to experiment and give your baby the name of your choice.
For those who might not have any idea where to start looking below is a list of some of the most popular baby names and the name meanings.
Most Popular Baby Names And Name Meanings
In case you have found out your baby’s gender or you want to wait and surprise yourself here are some ideas of names you can consider.
For the girls, some of the most popular names and the name meanings include:
- Isabella – Its origin is Hebrew and it means my God is a vow. You will be glad to know that this is a name of royalty associated various queens such as Isabella of Castile otherwise known as the ‘Catholic Queen’. There is also Isabella of France and Princess Isabella of Denmark.
- Sophia – It’s a girl’s name meaning wisdom. It is of Greek origin. Famous bearers of this name include the actress Sophia Bush.
- Olivia – In English it means elf army while in Latin it means olive. This name can be found in the play ‘Twelfth Night’ by Shakespeare and it can be a great way to honor the famous writer in case you’re a fan of his work!
- Madison – It is an English name and can be used for either gender although it is more masculine. However it is common with the girls too. It means Matthew’s son or son of Maud.
The most popular baby boy names and their name meanings are:
- Ryan – It means little king in both Gaelic and English. It is especially popular in Hollywood as there are various actors and personalities who go by this name such as Ryan Seacrest, Ryan Reynolds, and Ryan Gosling.
- William – It means will, protection or desire in English and it comes from the Germanic elements ‘wil’ to mean will or desire and ‘helm’ standing for helmet and protection. Notable people who bear this name range from Prince William of England to the poets William Butler Yeats of Ireland and William Shakespeare.
- Jayden – It is of American English origin. Its meaning is not truly clear but there are claims that it is inspired by the name Hayden and the nickname Jay. Famous personality is the son of actor Will Smith.
These are only just a few of the names that are out there. Research on your baby’s potential names and the name meanings before you settle for just any name. Hopefully this article starts you off on your journey well as you find out different name meanings. Enjoy!
