Pick Or Pass On These Baby Names And We’ll Reveal Your Baby's Sign
- by Laura Martisiute
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It is not uncommon for parents to disagree on how exactly a child should be raised. For example, one of the parents might take a hands-off approach whereas the other parent might be more involved and controlling. However, disagreements often start much earlier, when the baby is still in the womb. For example, the mother and the father might not agree on the color of the nursery walls or on the type of pram that needs to be bought. Of course, the biggest source of disagreements is baby names. It is hard to choose a name that both the mother and the father like and as such expectant parents are often left frustrated and annoyed.
While naming a baby may seem like a trivial matter to some, it is in actual fact quite important. After all, the child will be stuck with the name for the rest of his or her life (unless of course he or she changes it legally) and as such it is important to choose a good name from the get-go. Of course, choosing a suitable name (and one that reflects the child's personality) is incredibly tricky but sometimes it helps to look at the baby's future sign.
Robert - Pick or Pass?
Few people know that the very common name Robert has been popular ever since the Middle Ages. This name is of Germanic origin and apparently means someone who is famous or bright. The name Robert is popular all over the world.
Kate - Pick or Pass?
The name Kate is actually a shortened version of other female names, such as Katherine, Caitlin and Kathleen. As a name it – or its variation – is popular in countries all over the world, including the U.S., the UK, Russia, Poland and Georgia.
Alan - Pick or Pass?
The name Alan is a popular name in the English language and is said to mean someone who is noble and handsome. The exact etymology of the name is unknown. However, it is generally believed that this particular name was brought to England by Bretons during the 11th century Norman Invasion.
Emma - Pick or Pass?
The most popular baby girl name since 2014, the name Emma is of Germanic origin and means someone who is universal. This name is common in countries all over the world, including the U.S., the UK, France, Russia, Germany, Belgium and New Zealand. In England, this name became popular in the 11th century (which is when it was introduced) and then later again in the 18th century. In the U.S. this name did not become popular until the 20th century.
Henry - Pick or Pass?
One of the most popular boy names out there (especially in countries such as the U.S., England, Australia, Wales, Scotland and Ireland), the name Henry comes from Old French which in turn comes from Old High German. It means ruler of home.
Rebecca - Pick or Pass?
Who’d pick and who’d pass the name Rebecca? Rebecca is of Hebrew origin and apparently means someone who is captivating and strong. In the U.S. the name Rebecca became common in the 17th century. The popularity of this name has fallen significantly over the last few years however. For example, in 2001 it was the 46th most popular baby girl name whereas nowadays it is the 290th most popular baby girl name.
Alex - Pick or Pass?
Alex is a name that can be given to both girls and boys. It is generally believed that it comes from the Greek name Alexandros. Sometimes Alex is a shortened version of another name, such as Alexander or Alexandra. This name is popular all over the world, including the U.S. and Eastern Europe.
Bailey - Pick or Pass?
Bailey - sometimes also spelled as Bailee, Baylee, Bayleigh, Bayley and Baylie - is a name that can be given to both girls and boys. It is a relatively recent name and comes from an English surname that means “bailiff”.
Conor - Pick or Pass?
The name Conor (or alternatively Connor or even Conner) is of Irish origin and has a rather unusual meaning. Indeed, it apparently means someone who loves wolves. While this name is particularly popular in Ireland, it is also quite common in Great Britain and North America.
Jennifer - Pick or Pass?
The name Jennifer is of Cornish origin and apparently means someone who is fair. It is believed that this name has been around ever since the 18th century although it did not become popular until the early 20th century. It was one of the most popular baby girl names in the U.S. in the 70’s.
Gregory - Pick or Pass?
Pick or pass the name Gregory? This name comes from Latin (from the name Gregorius) which in turn comes from Greek (from the name Gregorios). It means someone who is always alert. This name is often shortened to Greg or Gregg. Curiously enough, quite a large number of popes have used this name.
Daisy - Pick or Pass?
It is generally believed that the name Daisy comes from the name of the white flower. As a name it became popular in the Victorian Era when flower names were all the rage. As is the case with so many other names, its popularity varies from year to year. For example, currently it is the 165th most popular baby girl name in the U.S.
Matthew - Pick or Pass?
The name Matthew comes from Hebrew and means “Gift of Yahweh”, Yahweh being another name for God. It is believed that the reason this name is so popular (and has been ever since the Middle Ages) is because one of God’s apostles was named Matthew.
Bethany - Pick or Pass?
It is generally agreed that the name Bethany is either of Hebrew or Aramaic origin. Apparently, the name derives from a place name, and to be more specific, from the town of Bethany located close to Jerusalem. In the U.S. the name Bethany was most popular in the late 80’s.
Tom - Pick or Pass?
Tom or Thomas is another very popular baby boy name. It originally comes from Greek which ultimately comes from Aramaic. The name Tom means “twin”. It is the name of quite a few saints including Saint Thomas Becket and Saint Thomas Aquinas.
Laura - Pick or Pass?
Pick or pass the name Laura? The name Laura is of Italian origin and means “bay laurel plant”. Back in the day, bay laurels symbolized victory. In the U.S. the name Laura was especially popular in the early 20th century but has since declined in popularity somewhat. However, in Europe this name is as popular as ever.
Paul - Pick or Pass?
Meaning “humble” or “rare”, the name Paul has been around ever since the Roman times. As a name it is especially popular in Christian countries. In the U.S. the name Paul was incredibly popular in the 90’s (when it was the 13th most popular name given to boys) but has since declined in popularity somewhat.
Miranda - Pick or Pass?
The name Miranda is of Latin origin and it means someone who is miraculous or someone who should be admired. In the U.S. this name was particularly popular in the 90’s but has since been replaced by other names (currently it is the 506th most popular baby girl name).
Jeremy - Pick or Pass?
The name Jeremy is the English version of the Hebrew name Jeremiah. It supposedly means someone who has been appointed or raised by God. The name's popularity seems to vary from one year to the next. So, who would pick and who would pass the name Jeremy?
Anastasia - Pick or Pass?
Pick or pass the name Anastasia? The name Anastasia is of Greek origin. Because this name means “resurrection” it was common back in ancient Greece to give it to baby girls who were born either during Easter or in December. This name is especially popular in Russia.
Ivan - Pick or Pass?
The name Ivan is of Slavic origin and is similar to the English name John. As a name Ivan is particularly popular in countries such as Russia, Belarus, Serbia, Ukraine and Bulgaria. However, it is also becoming popular in countries such as Italy, France and Portugal.
Jessica - Pick or Pass?
While no one is a hundred percent sure as to where exactly the name Jessica comes from, it is believed that it is of Hebrew origin. However, it first appears in writing in one of Shakespeare’s plays. In the U.S. the name Jessica was especially popular in the 80’s and the 90’s but has since fallen out of popularity.
John - Pick or Pass?
John is a very common baby boy name. It was the name of two very popular saints – Apostle John and John the Baptist. It has also been the name of countless of emperors, popes and kings. This name is popular in countries all over the world.
Emily - Pick or Pass?
The name Emily is of Latin origin (and comes from the Latin name Aemilia). It means someone who is industrious and hard-working. It is one of the most popular names given to baby girls in the English-speaking world although it is also quite common in other parts of the world.
Ian - Pick or Pass?
Pick or pass the name Ian? The name Ian is of Scottish Gaelic origin. However, it is actually derived from Yohanan, a Hebrew name. This name is popular in almost all English-speaking countries, and in particular in Scotland. In the UK, this name was most popular in the 60's.
Margaret - Pick or Pass?
Who’d pick and who’d pass the name Margaret? The name Margaret is of Persian origin and means the word “pearl”. In the English-speaking part of the world the name Margaret has been around ever since the 11th century. It fell out of popularity between the 16th and 18th centuries but regained popularity in the 19th century. Today it is considered a rare name.
Christopher - Pick or Pass?
The name Christopher comes from the Greek name Cristoforos and means “Christ-bearer”. This name has been in use for quite a while. Indeed, it is believed that it has been popular ever since the 10th century. This name is particularly popular in England, although less so now than it was a few decades ago.
Valerie - Pick or Pass?
The name Valerie is of French and of Latin origin. It apparently means someone who is not only fierce but also strong. It is believed that St Valerie of Limoges helped popularize this name in France during the Middle Ages. Pick or pass the name Valerie?
Marcus - Pick or Pass?
Who’d pick and who’d pass the name Marcus? The name Marcus is of Ancient Roman origin. However, no one is a hundred percent sure as to what the name means although it is generally believed that it has something to do with Mars, the ancient Roman god of war.
Fiona - Pick or Pass?
The name Fiona is rather rare so it might appeal to parents who want their baby girl to have a truly unique name. Fiona is of Gaelic origin and means someone who is “fair”. This name was invented in the 18th century by the poet James Macpherson.
Timothy - Pick or Pass?
The name Timothy (Tim or Timmy for short) is of Greek origin and means someone who either honors God or is honored by God. This name is popular all over the world, including the U.S., where it was most popular back in the 60’s.
Theresa - Pick or Pass?
Theresa – which is sometimes spelled as Therese or Teresa and which is also sometimes also shortened to Tessa – is a female name that is of Greek origin. It is the name of a few saints, including Mary Teresa. It is one of the least popular baby girl names nowadays.
Bryan - Pick or Pass?
The name Bryan, which is sometimes spelled as Brian, comes from Old Celtic and apparently means someone who is noble. As far as names go, it is not very popular. It was the 97th most popular baby boy name in the U.S. in 2010. Today, it is the 318th most popular baby boy name in the U.S.
Brigitte - Pick or Pass?
Those who want to give their baby girl a name that no one else is likely to have should go for Brigitte. The name Brigitte is a form of the name Bridget and is said to be of Celtic origin.
Liam - Pick or Pass?
Few people know that the name Liam is actually a shortened version of the name Uilliam which is of Irish origin (but also derived from Old German). It means someone who is a protector and a guardian. It is currently one of the most popular baby boy names in the U.S.
Melissa - Pick or Pass?
The name Melissa is of Greek origin and means “honey bee”. In Greek mythology, Melissa was a nymph who supposedly discovered honey bees and in consequence, honey. In the U.S. this name was particularly popular between the 60’s and the 90’s. It is not a common name today which is perfect for those who want to name their baby girl something unique.
Logan - Pick or Pass?
Curiously enough, the name Logan comes from a Scottish surname (which, according to many, comes from a place name). Although some believe this name to be a baby boy name, the name Logan can actually be given to both boys and girls. So, who'd pick and who'd pass the name Logan?
Joan - Pick or Pass?
As far as names go, Joan is rather rare which is perfect if one wants to give a baby a truly one of a kind name. Joan is of Hebrew origin and means a gift from God. The name was made popular by Joan of Arc.
Harry - Pick or Pass?
Few people are aware of the fact that the name Harry is actually the Medieval form of the name Henry. As such, they both mean the same thing (“ruler of the home”). This name is not currently very popular in the U.S.
Luna - Pick or Pass?
Over the years the name Luna has grown in popularity. For example, it was the 342nd most popular name in 2010 whereas today it is the 15th most popular name. The name Luna is of Italian and Spanish origin (although according to some sources it is of Latin origin) and means “the moon”.
James - Pick or Pass?
The name James is of Hebrew origin (it was derived from the name Yaʻaqov, which later came to be known as Jacob). It rose in popularity in the 17th century after King James VI of Scotland inherited the throne of England.
Zoe - Pick or Pass?
Who’d pick and who’d pass the name Zoe? The name Zoe is of Greek origin and means “life”. Curiously enough, in the Greek version of the Bible, Eve is renamed as Zoe (because the name Eve means “life” in Hebrew). Today, Zoe is the 52nd most popular baby girl name in the U.S.
Luke - Pick or Pass?
The name Luke is of Latin origin (it comes from the Latin names Lucas and Lucius, both of which are still in use today). Luke is a popular name both in the UK and in the U.S. Currently it is the 23rd most popular name in the U.S.
Victoria - Pick or Pass?
The name Victoria is of Ancient Roman origin. It is the name of the ancient Roman goddess of victory (and as such, this name also means “victory”). It is a very common name. Currently it is the 30th most popular baby girl name in the U.S.
Daniel - Pick or Pass?
Like so many other names on this quiz, the name Daniel is of Hebrew origin. It is common in countries all over the world, including the U.S., the UK, Denmark, Bulgaria, Romania, Brazil, Russia, Serbia and Greece among many others. So, pick or pass the name Daniel?
Rachel - Pick or Pass?
The name Rachel is of Hebrew origin and means someone who is pure. In the Bible, Rachel was Jacob’s favorite wife. It is a popular name in the U.S., the UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland and Israel. However, it seems to be becoming less popular, at least in the U.S.
Elijah - Pick or Pass?
The name Elijah appears to have become popular in the 90’s. Since then, it has only grown in popularity. Currently it is the sixth most popular baby boy name in the U.S. The name Elijah is of Hebrew origin. It is apparently the name of a Hebrew prophet who lived in the 9th century BC.
Abigal - Pick or Pass?
Like so many other popular names, the name Abigail is also of Hebrew origin and can be shortened to Abbey or Gail. In the Bible, Abigail is the wife of King David. Currently this name is the 17th most popular baby girl name in the U.S.
Charlie - Pick or Pass?
Those who are not sure whether they are expecting a baby boy or a baby girl could opt for the name Charlie which is suitable for both. The name Charlie is of Ceorl origin and means someone who is free (or, more specifically “free man”). It is the 83rd most popular baby boy name and 112th most popular baby girl name in the U.S.
Elena - Pick or Pass?
Who’d pick and who’d pass the name Elena? This name comes from Greek and more specifically from the name Helene. As a name, Elena was used as far back as the 12th century. It means someone who is bright. Today, this name is particularly popular in Italy, Romania, Greece, Spain, Portugal, the Slavic countries and the Baltic countries.
