Looking for the perfect baby boy name? Whether you are looking for popular or unique names, there are so many wonderful names ripe for the choosing. These ideas will help you narrow down your choices.
Congratulations! It’s a boy! Now, you just need to find that one perfect name for him. Ready to get looking?
Sure, naming a baby is serious business. But it should also be fun. While you might not be likely to have a Kal-El anytime soon, like Nicholas Cage does, it’s important to keep your mind open when
going through names. Your partner might just love one that you otherwise wouldn’t consider … but you should consider it, if only for a moment.
Now, how to choose a name.
How to find a baby boy name
It’s time to get looking. Here’s what to do.
- Independently make a list of names. Start by each going through baby names (SheKnows has a great baby name
finder!), and making a list of all your favorites. Give yourself some time to do this (perhaps a week), so that you can really read through and digest what you find. - Compare lists. See what names you two have in common and make a third master list. Passionate about a name that didn’t make the cut? Allow each of you to add one absolute
favorite to the master list. - Discuss the names. Consider how the names will work with your last name. Also, check the meanings and origins of the
names. Begin crossing out names that are ‘likes’ and not ‘loves’. - Sleep on it. Give both of you some time to think about the names and then revisit the list. Each pick your top three and try to come to an agreement.
Now, where can you find those names?
Social Security top 100 list
names. The Social Security Administration tracks baby names, ranking them by popularity (the more times they are used, the more popular they are. Each year, a list of the Top 100 names for boys and
girls is published by the SSA.
will be no need for explaining the name.
Unique boy name ideas
Maybe Calvin could be a Kalvin. Or David could become a Dayvid.
Exotic boy name ideas
Exotic names are real names that come from other parts of the world. Filled with meaning and depth, these names are another unique way of naming your baby boy. Draw from your family’s native
country, or anywhere that strikes your fancy.
For instance, in Iceland names like Ari and Gunnar are popular for boys. Wouldn’t those be great names? Or look to Kenya where Makori and
Pili are popular for boys. There are just so many great options.
Meanings.
Celebrity boy name ideas
ultra-creative when they named their son Kyd. And the list goes on. For inspiration (or to lighten the mood), check out theTop 25 Weird Celebrity Baby Names.
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