And you wouldn't want to give your child a name that doesn't mean anything... would you?
And if it does mean something - will the name still be appropriate for your child?
Usually, people choose a name and then check the meaning. But if you're stuck for a name - why not think about meanings first? You might find yourself heading in an unexpected, yet inspiring direction!
And once you've done that, you can calmly review different groups of names that fit the meanings you'd like your baby's name to have.
Happy, ambitious, successful?
Read up on why you need to think carefully about the meaning of names.
Be inspired by these wonderful categorized names
Start with the meaning!
Baby Names and Meanings Four practical activities to help you identify what kind of meaning you'd like to include in your child's name. Oh, and a few words of warning about meanings you might want to avoid!
Got your list ready? Now the fun begins! Time to find names that match those meanings.
Flower first names and more What a fantastic bunch of names here! This garden of first names from Arista to Willow includes garden blossoms, fruits, and herbs and spices.
Colorful baby name meanings Exotica from Ariane to Tatiana - or something a little bolder... Ivory? Red? Or even - Pink?
First name meanings for boys
Nature names for boys Dependable boys' names from nature drum up visions of rocks, fields and forests.
Colorful names and their meanings Not to be outdone by their female collegues, these boys' color names are pretty independent little guys, whether they're baby Albans or Sterlings!
