Choose a Name for your new Baby Boy or Baby Girl

Welcome to our baby names website.

On this site you will find a selection of boys and girls names with a brief description of what a name means. We also have a section with famous first names which might help you choose a suitable name for your baby.

All new parents have to make the important decision of a suitable first name for their new baby. With so many names to choose from it can be a daunting task to find the perfect name. Should you choose a traditional name, a modern one or a unique one?

When choosing a name you must bear in mind that the name you choose for your child will say a lot about them - like it or not, many people judge a person by their name. Therefore, it is vital that you take time to choose the correct name for your baby boy or girl.

Some question to ask before choosing a name for your new baby

• Will the name still be suitable when you child has grown up?
• Does the name suit your family surname?
• Do the initials have a silly or embarrassing meaning?
• Is the name likely to be abbreviated to a nickname that you don't like?

How to use this website to choose a name

Use our separate A to Z listings of boys and girls names to help you find the ideal first name for your new baby boy or girl. Choose the first letter of a name and you will be taken to the page for that letter.

It is likely that you will find at least two or three names that you like - write them down before you forget them.

If you look lower down this page you will see some random suggestions for boys and girls names.

Here is a random selection of boy's names

Here is a random selection of girl's names