What's in a name? Quite a lot actually. Names are our identity and this is important in defining who we are. If a rose was called a thistle or a skunk cabbage would it smell as sweet? Probably not. There are many cultures in the world that place a strong emphasis on giving children good names with a good meaning. There are some people who also believe that the name you give a child has a strong effect on his or her emerging personality. This is why naming a baby is such a serious business and to help parents pick the perfect name for their child a mountain of resources are available.

Namespedia [1]

A wiki for compiling the meanings of forenames and surnames.

Check how common your chosen name is.

What's the meaning of this? See also Category:Name Meanings

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edit Putting it to the vote

Sometimes the choice of names can be so great that it can be difficult to decide on one name. With BabyNameGuide.com you can email your list of baby names to loved ones so they can vote on their favorite name(s) from your list of baby names.

edit Favorite Baby Names

If you are interested in giving your child a popular name it's probably a good idea to concentrate on websites that collate favorite baby names. The selection represented here is just a small portion of what is available on the internet:

2006 Favorite Baby Names

Best for Baby Names More than 21000 baby names to choose from

My Favorite Baby Names A teenager's personal preferences

My Favorite Baby Name Books

Baby Names Buzz - Name trends in the news and blogosphere

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