baby names book

You might get a chuckle out of the following list, which was generated from data from the US Census and are names of actual people who are (or were) living in the United States. You might be horrified or even slightly amused. If you are considering a really (really!) unique name yourself, however, you might put yourself in your child's position and picture the name in a classroom, on a resume or on a business card -- and definitely always pair the first name with your last name!

There was a time when big families were common and naming the children was easy: kids were named after family members or important religious figures. Today you have many options when naming large families. From naming siblings with names beginning with the same letter, like the Duggars or the Kardashians, to matching initials to identical middle names, check out our tips on naming large families.

The newest baby-name trendsetters are two famous families -- the Duggars and the Kardashians. You might wonder, "What do these two families have in common?" The most obvious connection between the two families is how they've used the same name theme -- the names of the kids in the family all start with the same letter! We'll let you in on some tips on how to implement this name theme in your own family.

Are you looking for a spring baby name for your baby that is due in March, April or May? Spring is synonymous with new life. For parents expecting a Spring visit from the stork, check out some names for your baby-to-be that will pay homage to the season of renewal.