Go Through The Alphabet With These Baby Names And Pick Your Favorite
- by Jacob Ormrod
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When deciding to have a child, there are a lot of things to take into consideration, but one of the minor choices is what name to give to the child. It's minor, but also important, as this is the name that will follow someone for the rest of their life. Thankfully, there are a hell of a lot of names out there, and the socially acceptable norms for what people are allowed to call their children is constantly growing every single day. Look at what many celebrities are starting to call their children for an example of that!
We've put together some baby names in alphabetical order and we want people to take a look at them and either pick or pass on them as a name for a new child in this world. Depending on what people think and how they choose various names, we think we'll be able to tell anyone what name they should end up calling their child.
So, are people ready to take a look at some of the many names available to a child? Think it's about time people started to think about what to call the newborn? So do we, so let's get started!
Alice
This name ranks in the top 100 baby names for many different countries every single year, and is even in the top ten for Sweden. Originally derived from an old French name that is no longer used, Alice is quite common these days!
Anthony
This Roman name is most prevalent in Italy and is found in many places throughout the Western world. If chosen in places such as the United States or England, it will usually be shortened to either Tony or Toni.
Ben
Often short for Benjamin, this biblical name has many different forms of shortening and derivations, often favored by those of a Christian, Muslim or Jewish background. This Hebrew name is very popular.
Brad
In Old English, the name Bradley actually meant "broad wood" or "broad meadow." While Brad can be the shortened version of various names, it can also be used as somebody's given name, as modern conventions often dictate!
Cleopatra
This was a popular ancient Greek name, one that we think definitely needs to make a comeback. In fact, we think it's about time we start up a campaign to get as many women names this as possible. Let's do it people!
Christina
Choosing this name for a little girl allows people the option for many different nicknames, such as Chrissie or Tina. Believe it or not, this name has seen numerous different forms across various countries for centuries at this point.
Daniel
Don't we all know a Dan? This popular name is from Hebrew origins and actually directly translates as "God Is My Judge." Who knew so many non-religious people in the world were walking around with such a religious name?!
David
This name was adopted as a Christian name for a very long time at this point, being in circulation at this point for centuries. Believe it or not, this name actually means "beloved." We bet most Davids out there have no idea about this!
Elijah
This guy was a big prophet and player in the Hebrew bible, so if people are of the religious persuasion, they may want to consider this as a choice for their child. Not as popular as it used to be in the modern world though...
Emma
This name was first brought to England by Emma of Normandy. For the past ten years, this name has continued to be in the top names given to baby girls for around twenty different countries, which seems crazy when we think about it!
Frank
This name originates from a Germanic tribe who were named "The Franks." Before it became a standard choice for a child's name in the modern world, it was actually a name synonymous with being a free man, hence the use of it in English as a verb.
Freddie
This may seem like quite an old name to a lot of us, but within the UK, it has continued to get popular ever since 2008. It's a shortened version of Frederick, which is actually a direct translation of both words "peace" and "power."
George
The main reason that this name continues to be so popular around the world is the fact that it comes from the Christian Saint George. This Saint has been considered a patron saint of England ever since the 15th Century.
Gary
We're not completely sure about this, but it's most likely that this name comes from the Germanic languages, originating from the word Gar, which directly translates into the word "Spear." Want a bit of a fighter? Pick Gary!
Harry
This name is actually the Middle English form of another name that is still in use, namely Henry! It's a shortened version of the name Harold, a name that has been used at this point for centuries. Crazy to think about isn't it!
Harrison
More than being used as a first name, most people have this as a last name! Unsurprisingly, the name actually means "Son Of Harry." Unlike some of the more obscure name choices these days, that's just a lot more obvious!
Isla
This name originally comes from Scotland, and comes from the word Islay, which is a name of an island off the West Coast of Scotland. It must have felt pretty amazing to get named after an island back in the day, don't you think?!
Ian
It is believed that Ian is of Scottish Gaelic origin, but that is originally derives from the Hebrew Yohanan. Originating in Scotland, it's an even more popular name there than it is in the rest of the English speaking world, where is also popular!
Jake
Jake is a shortened version of the name Jacob, but has become a standard name in its own right over the years. It is also found in various Arab countries due to its Muslim connection, usually spelt Yakub or Yakup.
Katherine
This name has become hugely popular in Christian countries as it is originally derived from the name of one of the first Christian saints, Catherine of Alexandria. To this day, people continue to use either C or K to begin the female name.
Laura
Believed to be the diminutive form of the names Laurel and Lauren, translating to the word "victor." If people believe that their child will one day be a winner in everything they, maybe they should consider this name!
Molly
While many people are given this name at birth, it is usually a pet-name given to those who were originally called Mary or Margaret. Funny how nickname can often become standard given names in their own right isn't it?!
Nathan
Another name derived from Hebrew, the name Nathan actually translate to the word "gave", but can also be translated as the phrases, "he has given" and "he will give." Another one for the religious parents out there!
Oliver
Is it any surprise that this name started out as a reference to people who plant olive trees? Interesting to think that this name is held by so many people in the modern world that obviously have nothing to do with olive trees!
Pippa
While this is a given name in its own right at this point, it's actually a shortened version of the name Phillipa. This name actually means "lover of horses," so if people are thinking of getting their child into horses, maybe call them Pippa?
Quentin
While it's likely that most people out there consider this to be just a name for men, it can also be given to some women, as it has done in the past. This name comes from France, a diminutive of Quintus, which directly translates to "the fifth."
Reese
Isn't it funny to think that all it takes is a single letter to change a name from masculine to feminine or vice versa? Believe it or not, but this name is actually the English version of a welsh name that can be applied to both women and men.
Scarlett
Originally, this name was actually a surname and had a connection with a profession. Those that had this name were people who sold cloth of scarlet. Since then it has become associated heavily with the the color.
Terry
While this name has usually been used as a shortened version of a longer name, it can also be given as a proper name these days as well. It's a diminutive version of the French name Thierry and can be used for both men and women.
Ursula
The reason we've chosen this image is because this name really does feel evil to us! We're not sure why, but we think it's the way the letter roll into each other as you say it. Not only that, but it is derived from the Latin word Ursa, which translates as "bear."
Victoria
It should come as no surprise that this name originally meant "victory" and "conquer" in Latin. We can see why some people would want to name their child after the concept of winning. It's important to think about these things!
Woody
Sure, this has become a famous name because of Toy Story, but is actually the shortened version of the name Woodrow. Unsurprisingly, this name is derived from "row of houses by a wood" in Old English. How literal!
Xavier
Okay, so this is a pretty posh name, but we still think it's an absolutely amazing choice for a baby. This name actually comes from the surname of an old Roman Catholic Saint. It continues to be both a first name and surname.
Yoshi
To us in the Western world, this name is the name of a famous video game character, as you can see by this image. However, in Japan, this continues to be a given male name! It has been a Japanese name for centuries at this point.
Zac
This is obviously a shortened version of the original name that is still given as a proper name now, but is the shortened version of Zachary. This is a biblical name and is actually held by various characters in the holy book!
