Finding the Right Baby Name

If you’re expecting a baby, you may be searching high and low for the perfect name. There are a lot of great options, but it’s important to remember that a baby’s name is permanent. Make sure that you love the name and that it fits your family’s last name. It’s also a good idea to consider nicknames as well. You want your child to have a unique and memorable name that will stick out from the crowd.

A nifty way to find the right baby name is to look at names that have come back into popularity over the past several years. This is because older names often feel more authentic and timeless than the Jaydens, Haydens and Kaydens of today.

For example, Ezra is on the rise for boys, which belonged to a biblical figure who helped people escape from slavery. Another great option is Cambria, which hasn’t appeared in the top 1,000 for girls since 2009. If you’re interested in a rare girl name, check out Salome, which belonged to a New Testament character who witnessed the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Some other options include Cressida, a Greek name for a princess that’s steeped in history; Danica, a Welsh name that means “ray of sunshine”; Nia, a Scottish name that’s pronounced the same as the Irish word for morning; and Fionnuala, a beautiful unisex name that refers to a swan in Irish mythology. And for a musical baby, how about a name like Wren or Wynn?