Rate These Baby Names And We'll Reveal How Many Kids You'll Have
- by Jessica Rae
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There's simply no other way to put it - finding out that you are pregnant is a life-changing experience. Suddenly it seems like there is so little time to get everything done before the baby arrives; you've got to prepare the baby room, have a baby shower, buy clothes, and bottles, and nappies - just to start with. It's an exciting but also stressful time and you have to make plenty of decisions.
One of the most important choices you will have to make is what to name your baby. This can be really tough as there are just so many names to choose from! You could go with a family name or a traditional name but then again you could choose something completely unique. Anything goes when it comes to names in 2017 but you should always remember that your child will have to deal with their name for the rest of their lives. A good place to start is to try and imagine how you would feel if you had that name, if it feels uncomfortable for you, chances are good it will feel that way for your child as well. Rate these baby names now and we'll tell you how many babies you'll get to name in your life!
Rate the name: Theon
If you're a huge Game of Thrones fan and you're having a baby you might be looking to the show to help you come up with a few name choices. What do you think of the name Theon? It's a Greek name and it means "godly". Would you name your baby boy Theon?
Rate the name: Hermione
Thanks to J.K Rowling and her Harry Potter book series the Greek name Hermione is enjoying a long-awaited revival. But do you think this name will become a fad name in the future and if so would you still consider using this name for a baby girl?
Rate the name: Jonathan
Almost everyone knows a Jonathan - it's one of the most popular boys' names in the world and chances are that it will remain so for quite a while still. But do you think this Hebrew name - which means "God has given" - is just too common or would you use it?
Rate the name: Ava
The name Ava was first popularized by actress Ava Gardner and in 2017 it was close to the top of the list when it came to girls names. It may be derived from the Latin name for bird and could also be the Hebrew form of Eve. Either way, it's short and easy to spell.
Rate the name: Taylor
Some people prefer to go with unisex names for their children and one of the most popular baby names for either gender right now is Taylor (we can't imagine why that would be?) It was originally a surname for people who tailored clothing but today it's used as a first name for both girls and boys.
Rate the name: Snow
Yes, people are still into names like Rain, Moonflower, Summer, and Skye and now there are more nature based names out there than ever before. Snow is a girls name - would you give your daughter this quirky name?
Rate the name: Maximus
Are you looking for a strong boys name? No need to look any further, Maximus is the one you want. This Latin-based name literally means "the greatest" and with a name like that who wouldn't succeed? What do you think?
Rate the name: Isabella
The Twilight fans have all started having babies and here's the bad news - there's going to be an entire generation of people named either Isabella, Edward, or Jacob. But that doesn't mean that it's not a good name - would you use the name Isabella for your daughter?
Rate the name: Logan
Logan is another unisex name that has been gaining popularity over the last decade or so - probably thanks to the X-Men movies. The meaning of the name is "hollow" but it rolls off the tongue and is easy for others to remember. Would you use it?
Rate the name: Mia
With so many unique (and impossible to spell) names out there, many parents are opting to go with short and sweet names and we're sure their kids are going to thank them for it later. Mia is a Latin name meaning "wished-for child". Would you use it for your baby girl?
Rate the name: Noah
Looking for a biblical name for a boy? There are so many to choose from but one of the most popular at the moment is the name, Noah. In the good book he was the builder of the Ark and the name means rest and comfort. What do you think?
Rate these triplet names: Jon, Brandon, and Robb
What's more exciting than having one baby boy? Having three at the same time of course! Would you give your three baby boys names like the Stark brothers from GoT or is that a little OTT for you? Rate these three names for triplets!
Rate the name: Emma
Emma is such a romantic name and it's got a beautiful meaning too: whole or universal. Hollywood is bursting at the seams with successful young women named Emma so would you consider using this name for your next baby girl?
Rate the name: Blake
Blake is an English name that can be used for either a girl or a boy and means either "very light skinned" or "very dark-skinned". A famous bearer of the name was the poet and artist William Blake. What do you think of this name?
Rate the name: Briony
Briony is an English girls name which refers to a flowering vine which is often used in folk medicine. This types of Celtic names are seeing a revival, with more and folks looking for unusual girls names. What do you think of this one?
Rate the name: Abigail
Abigail is a Hebrew girls name which means "fathers joy" and it's fun because it can be shortened into cute nicknames like Abby or even Libby. Would you give your daughter the name Abigail or would you prefer a more serious name?
Rate the name: Liam
Liam is the shortened version of the Irish name Uilliam and also William but it's now often used as a full name. Children with this name are said to be strong-willed and independent. Do you like this name?
Rate the name: Seth
Seth is not a common name but if you are looking for a unique name for a boy then you could consider it. It's a biblical name with Seth being the third son of Adam and Eve. Famous people with this name include actors Seth Green and Seth Rogan.
Rate the name: Merritt
Are you one of those people who wants their daughter to have a unique (even if it is hard to spell) name? Then why not Merritt? This name is derived from Merriott, a small English village and is also a diminutive of Mary.
Rate the name: Katniss
Are you a huge fan of The Hunger Games? Is Katniss Everdeen your favorite heroine? Well, you could name your baby after her! Don't laugh at this made up name - the name Wendy was made up by an author as well!
Rate the name: Keegan
If you don't want to find out the sex of your baby before the birth you might need to choose a unisex name for your child. Keegan is an Irish name which can be used for both boys and girls and it means fiery. What do you think of this name?
Rate the name: Oscar
Need a strong English name for your first-born (or second or third) son? What about Oscar? This name means divine spear or God's spear. Famous people with this name include Oscar Wilde, the poet. Do you like the name Oscar or is it too serious for baby?
Rate the name: Olivia
The name Olivia was first used by William Shakespeare for a character in Twelfth Night. It's a feminine form of Oliver and it's derived from the word olive or olive branch which symbolizes peace. Famous people with this name include Olivia Newton-John and Olivia Wilde.
Rate the name: Diamond
When we say anything goes when it comes to baby names we mean it - the girls name Diamond was the 359th most popular name for baby girls born in the United States in 2007 and it continues to gain popularity. Diamonds are precious so it makes sense that people would associate this name with their daughters.
Rate the name: Esme
The name Esme is derived from the French word "esmer" which means "to love". It's short and sweet but packed with deep meaning making it a popular choice with soon to be parents. What do you think? Would you use this name?
Rate these twins names: Haley and Hannah
Are you having twins? Well, you might want to give them matching names, both starting with the same letter, or names that sound similar. What about the names Haley and Hannah for adorable twin girls? Do you think that could work?
Rate the name: Mabel
Tired of fad names and looking for a more traditional name? What about Mabel? This name is derived from Latin and means beautiful and loveable. In the Middle Ages people used the name Amabel but in modern times it's simply Mabel which can be shortened to May for a nickname.
Rate the name: Crispin
Does curly hair run in your family? Then Crispin might just be the perfect name for your son. This Latin name means curly or curly-haired but isn't solely reserved for those without straight hair. St Crispin was also the patron saint of shoemakers.
Rate the name: Hamish
The masculine name Hamish is the Anglicised form of the Scottish Gaelic name Seumas: Sheumais. The Scottish Gaelic Seumas is the equivalent to the English James. Famous people with this name include Hamish Linklater, the actor.
Rate the name: Rumi
The female name Rumi is sure to gain popularity again since Beyonce named her twins Sir and Rumi earlier this year. Rumi was a 13th-century Persian poet and although he was a man this name is often given to girls. What do you think?
Rate the name: Aurora
When you think about the word Aurora you probably think about the spectacular Northern Lights but Aurora was also the mythical Roman goddess of the dawn. The name became very popular after Charles Perrault wrote the fairy tale 'The Sleeping Beauty'.
Rate the name: Lucas
Lucas is a common boy's name but it has such beautiful meaning that it's not surprising. The name Lucus is said to mean "light" or "the bringer of light". Famous people with this name include Brazilian soccer player Lucas Leiva. It can also be shortened to Luke for a nickname.
Rate the name: Kit
Is Jon Snow your favorite character in Game of Thrones? Then you might have wondered about the name of the actor who plays him: Kit Harington. Kit is actually an abbreviation for the name Christopher which means "bearer of Christ".
Rate the name: Fig
Ever since Gwyneth Paltrow named her daughter Apple (because she said it sounded "sweet") people have been jumping onboard with fruity names for their kids. Fig may seem like an unlikely name but if you want something unique this might just be it.
Rate the name: Patrick
Let's end things off with a nice classic boy's name: Patrick. This is an English name and it means noble. It's famously connected with St. Patrick - the patron saint of Ireland and can be shortened to Pat or Rick for a nickname.