Name Search
How do you choose a meaningful name
Here are a few guidelines which could help you pick the perfect name for your baby. If you are looking for suggestions, try our baby name search tool. - Think of the things you like. It could be a place, a thing or another person. Play around with that name and try out variations e.g. If you like Rose petals then maybe Rosie might appeal to you.
- Consider combining names to create your own unique new name. If you can't combine it, play around with the spelling, shorten it or try using the name in a different language.
- Short names with a short vowel sound more masculine and are more suitable for boys e.g. Jack, Max
- Names with longer vowel sounds are more feminine and suit girls e.g. Joan
- If you get a name that you are not completely happy with, try the equivalent to that name in different languages e.g. The Irish for John is Sean.
- Try out the name before you decide. Say it out loud, to see if it sounds good. Try saying it over a few days, because it can take some time for you to get used to it. Asking friends and family can help, but it can also hinder.
- Try to avoid the 'I knew a ...... and I didn't like him'. Don't base the decision on the fact that you knew someone with that name and you didn't like them very much.
- Finally, try our Baby name search tool and follow our top 8 tips for deciding on a name and it will make you job a lot easier.
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