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• Baby Names All Your Friends Will Think Are Cool

  There are certain cool baby names all but guaranteed to charm and impress your friends. Just don't let it influence you unduly. Read More 

• Baby Names from Books

  If you love to read, your favorite characters might inspire the perfect name for your baby. Here, baby names from books that might work in a modern nursery. Read More 

• Baby Names from Classic Rock Songs

  These are a selection of baby names that rock and roll from songs of the classic rock era. Read More 

• Baby Names Headed for Harvard

  Some baby names sound so intelligent, so serious, so destined for success that we can just see them on the Harvard acceptance letter. Here, examples of conservative cool baby names. Read More 

• Baby Names Sure to Shock Grandma

  Okay, so Grandma probably thinks you should name the baby Helen, after her. But even if she's more open-minded than that, the following baby names will probably render her speechless -- which may be the effect you're after. Read More 

• Baby Names That End In -Ley

  Ashley started it, and today there is a whole raft of stylish baby names that end with -ley -- if not literally those letters, then at least the sound. Most -ley baby names are for girls but some work for boys too. The downside: The -ley ending is so trendy that baby names that carry it can feel more popular than they are. Read More 

• Baby Names That Mean Beautiful

  What would a little girl like more than a name denoting beauty? Here are some baby names that fit that bill. Read More 

• Baby Names That Mean Friend or Friendly

  All these baby names have meanings involving friendship--something we're sure you wish for your child. Read More 

• Baby Names That Mean Handsome

  Baby names that mean handsome can help your little boy's self-image. Good-looking baby names for boys include: Read More 

• Baby Names That Mean Happy

  Happiness is a wonderful meaning for a baby's name, suggesting an upbeat personality and a positive future. Here are some baby names that mean happy. Read More 

• Baby Names That Mean Hope

  Baby names that mean hope reflect the hope we're filled with for our children's futures. Here, a selection of baby names that mean hope in various cultures. Read More 

• Baby Names That Mean Love

  Baby names that mean love hail from a range of different cultures with the unifying theme of a love -- and lovely and loving -- meaning. And what could be a more wonderful meaning for a name than love? Read More 

• Baby Names That Mean New Beginnings

  These are baby names that mean newness, freshness and dawn, in various cultures. Read More 

• Baby Names That Mean Peace

  Here are some of the most usable of the baby names that mean peace. Read More 

• Baby Names That Mean Powerful

  To give your son an extra measure of strength, choose one of these baby names that mean powerful. Read More 

• Baby Names That Mean Strong

  Baby names that mean strong may help arm your child for whatever lies ahead. The following are baby names that include strength in their meaning. Read More 

• Baby Names with No Nicknames

  Do you hate nicknames, or just hate the idea that someone other than you is going to decide what your child is actually called by shortening, say, Alexandra to Lexie? Then you might do well to choose among the baby names that don't have nicknames, or are too short to be abbreviated further, like the names on this list. Read More 

• Baby Names With Repeating Sounds

  We're in a nickname-friendly era, and these adorable double baby names like Coco and Lulu are in keeping with that trend. Read More 

• Baby Names with Uplifting Meanings

  A baby name with a positive meaning could set your child on the right course for life. Read More 

• Bad Girls

  It may be difficult for people on the brink of parenthood to admit this, but it's cool to be bad. It was cool when you were younger . . . and it's still going to be cool when your baby-to-be is a lot, lot older. If these Bad Girl names are too much for you, check out the list of names for Good Girls. Among the baddest, coolest baby girl names: Read More 

• Badass Baby Names

  Badass baby names carry a macho image yet break with male traditions. These names suggest the kind of guy that rides a motorcycle and sings in a rock band, that can chop a cord of wood but would never wear a suit and tie. The badass baby names, most of them for boys, include: Read More 

• Beatles Baby Names

  The Beatles, widely considered the most iconic band in music history, recorded over 300 songs, many of which mentioned names. If you're a Beatles fan or looking for musical information for your baby's name, here is a list of baby names inspired by the Beatles' music and band members. Read More 

• Best Cool Unusual Boys' Names

  Here is a list of 100 cool and unusual boy's names with the most potential---they have genuine roots, are attractive, and work in the modern world. Best of all, they're still widely underused! Read More 

• Best Cool Unusual Girls' Names

  This is a list of the best, cool unusual girls' names---those that have deep roots, are attractive, and can fit into contemporary life, yet are not on the brink of widespread discovery. And by unusual girls’ names, we mean those used for 25 or fewer baby girls last year. Read More 

• Bible Baby Names: Most Popular

  Bible baby names have been getting increasingly popular over the past several decades. Old Testament Names for boys, particularly, have been high on the popular baby names list, but some Biblical girls' names are also longtime favorites. Here's a selection of the most popular Bible baby names. For more unusual choices, you might also want to check the Cool Bible Baby Names list. Read More 

• Biblical Baby Names for Boys

  Biblical baby names have been popular for boys for more than a generation now, with early favorites Aaron and Adam giving way to new favorites such as Asher and Abraham. Here's our collection of biblical baby names for boys. Read More 

• Biblical Baby Names for Girls

  Biblical baby names have been popular for girls for more than a generation now, with early favorites Mary and Anna giving way to new favorites such as Ada and Abigail. Here's the complete collection of biblical baby names for girls. Read More 

• Biblical Place Names

  Biblical place names relate not to the people in the Bible but the physical places. Can these ancient place names work as contemporary baby names? We say yes. Read More 

• Big Apple Baby Names

  These baby names capture everything that is New York. From New York landmarks and streets to notable New Yorkers, get inspired by these big time picks from the most populous city in the US. Read More 

• Bird Baby Names

  One of the hottest of the hot nature categories is the Bird Baby Names, all the way from Birdie to Wren. Read More 

• Blond Baby Names

  For your little towhead, here's a selection of baby names that mean fair or blond. Read More 

• Boy Baby Names for Girls

  Some of the coolest girl baby names are not girls' names at all but boys' names. We're seeing more and more 100% boy baby names being used for girls, from nicknames like Sam and Charlie, to occupational or surnames such as Sawyer or McKinley. Here, some boy baby names that can work for girls. Read More 

• Boy Baby Names Moving Up Fast

  Boys' baby names moving quickly up the popularity ladder include: Read More 

• Boy Baby Names That End in S

  Boy baby names that end in S are a fashionable group. The S ending is commonly found in Roman names, stylish now for boys, as well as other fresh, cool choices. Stylish boy baby names that end in S include: Read More 

• Boy Baby Names That Mean Wise

  Wisdom is a more valuable quality than ever. Here are some baby names that confer it by their meaning. Read More 

• Boy Baby Names Trendier Than You Think

  The trendiest boy baby names may be a very different group than you'd guess, especially for the first-time parent new to recent baby-naming fads and trends. Here, some surprisingly trendy baby names for boys. Read More 

• Boys' Names Dads Like More Than Moms

  Even though things are changing somewhat, men have historically wanted strong classic or he-man names for their sons. Sometimes, as in a few of those below, they cross the macho line. Read More 

• Boys' Names Kids Consider Cool

  What are the cool boys' names from the point of view of other kids? Choosing a name that other kids consider cool may be more important than one you think is cool yourself. Read More 

• British Baby Names for Boys

  Do British baby names have a distinct style? You bet, and often it's a step or two ahead of American baby names. Some of the hottest baby names for boys in England, Scotland, and Wales are still cool—and underused—choices in the U.S., as seen below. Read More 

• British Baby Names for Girls

  Do British baby names for girls have a distinct style? You bet, and often British names are a step or two ahead of American style. Some of the hottest girls' baby names in England, Scotland, and Wales are still cool -- and underused -- choices in the U.S.. Here, some of the most intriguing British baby names for girls. Read More