Unique Baby Names Meanings, Baby Boy Names, Baby Girl Names

Naming your baby after a loved one is an intensely meaningful choice, but it isn't always an option. Simply put, sometimes your loved ones have names you don't like. If your immediate family isn't full of names that inspire you, don't give up hope. Dig deeper for an ancestral baby name. This can still be a wonderful way to honor the living or recently departed. By choosing an ancestral baby name, you're still honoring your family's past.

Do you know anyone by the name of Caryn Elaine Johnson?  How about Stefanie Joanne Angelina Germanotta? We're betting you'd recognize these famous ladies in an instant — if we called them by their stage names. Check out the names these celebrities were given by their parents… you may be surprised!

Baby name inspiration can come from many aspects of your life. It's not uncommon for parents to choose names found on television or in a beloved book. These days, inspiration can also come from online. Blogs documenting personal lives continue to be a popular form of media. Parenting blogs, known fondly as "mommy blogs," are one of the most popular genres of personal blogs. To help you find chic and fun baby names, we've collected some of our favorite blogger baby names.

Do you have dreams that your son or daughter will one day reign supreme on the tennis court? Check out our list of the greatest male and female tennis players of all time to find the perfect baby name for your little champion-to-be.

The '90s may not seem like long ago, but nearly half of them happened at least two decades ago. These baby names are inspired by our favorite '90s musical artists.  

Looking for a truly unique baby name? Maybe it's time to shoot for the stars (and beyond)!  We've compiled a brilliant array of names inspired by the wonders of outer space. Is one of them just right for your little star-to-be?

The easiest way to make your baby's name stand out is to simply change the spelling of a traditional name. Liliana, for example, is also spelled Lilianna, Lilliana and Lillianna on the Social Security Administration's most current Top 1,000 Baby Names list. Look at the list more closely and it's apparent that a great many parents prefer trendy, alternative spellings. Try it out on your list of potential names.

Do you enjoy learning about ancient cultures? Excavation and discovery? These baby names inspired by archaeology may be just what you’re hoping for.
 

Within the Roman Catholic Church there are more than 10,000 canonized saints. Both males and females have been recognized and honored for their sanctity, virtue and holiness. Consider naming your baby after one of these well-known saints:

Classic baby names are all the rage right now and while some are roaring back up the yearly popularity charts, others are still pretty unique. Here are some of our favorites.