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  • Popularity for Top 1000 Names for Babies Born in 2007
    According to the Social Security Administration's records, these are the top 1000 popular names in the United States for 2007.

  • Names from Nature
    It's Spring and nature is blooming forth! Celebrate by giving your baby a name from nature. Check out our list.

  • Irish Baby Names
    It's that time of year for the wearin' o' the green! If you're looking for a fabulous Irish name, check out our list of beautiful names. You're little leprechaun will love it!

  • When the New Baby Name Isn't Exactly a Hit
    The time has come for you to finally name your new baby, you're happy with your decision and have signed the birth certificate and put in your request for a social security card. You anxiously await visiting hours so you can tell all of your visitors the wonderful name you've selected and upon doing so, they stare at you as if you named your son Plum or your daughter Zeus. Hmm, what's a parent to do?

  • Baby Name Expert Predicts Up-and-Coming Names for 2006
    Popularity of names, like the length of hemlines and the width of ties, is subject to change every year. Author Bruce Lansky shares his predictions for the most popular names of 2006.

  • Popularity for Top 1000 Names for Babies Born in 2006
    According to the Social Security Administration's records, these are the top 1000 popular names in the United States for 2006.

  • Popularity for Top 1000 Names for Babies Born in 2005
    According to the Social Security Administration's records, these are the top 1000 popular names in the United States for 2005.

  • Popularity for Top 1000 Names in 2004
    According to the Social Security Administration's records, these are the top 1000 popular names in the United States for 2004.

  • Popularity for Top 200 Names in 2003
    According to the Social Security Administration's records, these are the top 200 popular names in the United States for 2003.

  • Popularity for Top 1000 Names for Babies Born in the 1900's
    According to the Social Security Administration's records, these are the top 1000 popular names in the United States between 1900 and 1910.

  • Unique and Unusual Names
    Today one of the biggest trends in naming is choosing a unique name. How do you find a name that is unique and unusual? Here are some suggestions, along with a few warnings . . .

  • Celebrity trends in baby naming
    Are celebrities going too far in naming their babies? Would you like to go through life as "Audio Science"? Find out more in this fun article!

  • Shakespeare Names
    When searching for that perfect baby name, consider looking to literature for inspiration. Here's a list of male and female names from Shakespeare's works.

  • Five Easy Steps to Picking the Perfect Baby Name
    One of the few decisions you'll make during pregnancy that will, in fact, last throughout your child's lifetime is the choice of your baby's name. Follow these easy steps to choose the best name for your baby.

  • Rules of Thumb For Choosing a Baby Name
    From Aaliyah to Zvi, the range of name choices is dazzling. If you're a sleepless parent-to-be, it can look like a vast landscape with no road map. To make sure you keep your bearings, here are some basic principles for understanding names--and finding that one perfect name that speaks to your heart.

  • Popularity for Top 100 Names in 2002
    According to the Social Security Administration's records, these are the top 100 popular names in the United States for 2002.

  • Popularity for Top Names 100 in 2001
    According to the Social Security Administration, check out the top 100 more popular names in the United States for 2001.

  • How to Pick a Name That You and Your Baby Will Like
    Author Bruce Lansky has a tried and true method for selecting a great baby name. It involves generating a list of names you love, and then narrowing down the list based on how well the names might work for your baby. He shows you how with an extensive list of questions to ask yourself.

  • Eight Things to Consider When Naming Your Baby
    Suggestions for parents to consider from Bruce Lansky's book, Baby Names Around the World.

  • Baby Naming Tips from StorkAvenue

  • Every Tom, Dick and Harry Seems to Be Named Michael
    Why is Michael such a popular name? And why are some names popular at all? Author Bruce Lansky explains all!

  • Pick a Winning Name for a Girl
    What you name your daughter will say a lot about her to the outside world. Author Bruce Lansky gives you guidelines for selecting girls' names that come across as smart, competent and strong.

  • Choosing the Right Name for Your Baby
    What's in a name? Many expecting parents may ask themselves that very question. Choosing a baby's name is an involved process, and author Bruce Lansky has some important tips to consider in selecting the perfect name.

  • International Baby Names Quiz
    Have some fun, test your knowledge, and learn more about baby names around the world!

  • Names You Didn't Use
    What names (and combinations of names) did you love, but didn't use because something else won out? Our members shared their unused names; who knows, maybe these are exactly the name you're looking for!

  • Satisfied With Choice?
    If you have older kids, how do you feel about the names you chose now? Have you had any concerns about the names (or spellings) you chose (school, friends, family, spelling, confusion) or are you happy with your choice(s)? See what our StorkNet Members had to say in this message board archive.

  • Nicknames - I know I shouldn't let this bother me
    StorkNet members discuss the why's and wherefore's of nicknames.

  • Reserving names
    Should a couple be allowed to declare a name off-limits to friends and family? Find out what StorkNet members have to say!

  • Naming Baby After Yourself or Partner
    Have you, or would you name your baby after yourself or your partner? See what our members had to say about this issue in this message board archive.

  • Older "Classic" Names
    What older names would you like to see come back into vogue? Would you like to just hear/read them? Or would you use one of them? Let's start some name revivals! Read what StorkNet Members felt were the best in older classic names.

  • Baby Name Game
    Did you have any pressure from relatives to name your baby after a certain person or did your family express disapproval with your choice? If so, how did you handle it? Here's what our members said . . .

  • Find out what names our StorkNet members are using!

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