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❊ Most popular boys’ and girls’ names ❊ Most popular twin names ❊ Includes 30 fun lists Lesley Bolton 25,001 BestBaby Names Bolton The Very Best Names All in One Place! I n a time when brand-new names appear every day and classic names keep making comebacks, finding the perfect name for your baby can be a daunting task. 25,001 Best Baby Names comes to the aid of parents-to-be with the easiest to use, most convenient and most up-to-date book you can buy. Loads of fun lists Names from around the world Top 100 names for boys and girls Most popular names for twins The best variations and nicknames 25,001 Best Baby Names makes naming baby easier— and more fun—than ever before! ISBN-13: 1-978-4022-0852-2 ISBN-10: 1-4022-0852-9 Parenting $4.99 U.S./$5.99 CAN/£5.99 U.K. UPC EAN 25,001 Best Baby Names 25,001 Best Baby Names 25001BBN_fullcover 4/18/06 3:27 PM Page 1 Lesley Bolton 25,001 BestBaby Names 25001BBN_fm 4/18/06 2:42 PM Page i Copyright © 2006 by Sourcebooks Cover illustration © 2006 Shh! Creative Sourcebooks and the colophon are registered trademarks of Sourcebooks, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means includ- ing information storage and retrieval systems—except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews—without permission in writing from its publisher, Sourcebooks, Inc. Published by Sourcebooks, Inc. P.O. Box 4410, Naperville, Illinois 60567-4410 (630) 961-3900 Fax: (630) 961-2168 www.sourcebooks.com [insert CIP data here] Printed and bound in Canada TC 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 25001BBN_fm 4/18/06 2:42 PM Page ii Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Part One: 30 Fun Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Classic Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Nobel Prize–Winners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Biblical Names. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Exotic Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Influential Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Presidential Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Powerful Names. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Olympian Names. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Nicknames as Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Last Names First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Children’s Lit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Forensic Scientists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Names That Are Candidates for Nicknames . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Celebrity Baby Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Names with Great Expectations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Patriotic Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 The “In Crowd” Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Strong Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Urban Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Country Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Poker Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Disney Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Most Popular Names of the 1950s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Most Popular Names of the 1960s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Most Popular Names of the 1970s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Most Popular Names of the 1980s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Most Popular Names of the 1990s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Most Popular Names of 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Most Popular Names of 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Most Popular Twin Names of 2004. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Part Two: Boys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Part Three: Girls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 25001BBN_fm 4/18/06 2:42 PM Page iii 25001BBN_fm 4/18/06 2:42 PM Page iv Introduction Let’s face it: you have enough to worry about in anticipation of your new arrival. So, why make the baby-naming process any more stressful than it has to be? This is not to undermine the importance of giving your child a name he or she will be proud to say, write, and wear for the rest of his or her life. In fact, a name is one of the greatest gifts you will ever give your child. But the process doesn’t have to be one of the hor- ror stories haunting baby showers and parenting circles. If you are looking for a quick, easy, fun, and—most important—painless approach to baby-naming, 25,001 Best Baby Names will become your best friend. This book has been designed to set before you the best of the best, from the most popular new names to the treas- ured classics. And for those of you looking for something a little more exotic, there are plenty of names from countries around the world. Whether you are looking for a specific meaning or origin or a variation of a popular name, you are given all the information you’ll need to make an informed decision. 25,001 Best Baby Names is chock-full of variety and has the most up-to-date information on baby-naming trends— all in one handy, parent-friendly book. So, if you’re ready to call your little one something other than 25001BBN_fm 4/18/06 2:42 PM Page v Baby, you’ve made that first step in the right direction with this book. Kick back, destress, and enjoy 25,001 Best Baby Names. Happy baby- naming! vi Introduction 25001BBN_fm 4/18/06 2:42 PM Page vi Part One Fun Lists 25001BBN_fm 4/18/06 2:42 PM Page 1 2 25,001 Best Baby Names Classic Names John Emily Charles Ann George Elizabeth Alexander Mary Michael Sarah Richard Jane William Katherine Thomas Margaret David Helen Edward Christine Nobel Prize–Winners Theodor Wangari John Shirin Roy Elfriede Yves Toni Richard Nadine Robert Linda Harold Christiane Mohamed Jody Barry Rigoberta Finn Aung Biblical Names Aaron Eve Darius Sarah Ezekiel Deborah Caleb Anne John Mary Elijah Rachel Zion Naomi Samuel Rebecca Levi Dinah Isaiah Delilah Exotic Names Raines Amelie Armel Angelique Markum Giovanna Aurelio Deadrana Dominique Esme Lorenzo Danica Cloudy Adriana Diego Xanthia Orlando Zoe Adonis Zenobia Boys Girls Boys Girls 25001BBN_fm 4/18/06 2:42 PM Page 2 Influential Names Kyle Mariam Max Sophie Logan Elizabeth Blake Celeste Nathanial Anna Mason Ashley Samuel Cassandra Douglas Claire Joshua Honor Marcus Hope Presidential Names Earnest Elizabeth George Isabel James Taylor Reagan Miriam Calvin Hilary Benjamin Katherine Adam Carolyn Andrew Andrea Abraham Olivia Dwight Maria Powerful Names Corbin Corianna Dimitri Gail Raines Delores Gregor Nadia Keith Melinda Hunter Marissa Emerson Natasha Roderick Elena Harvey Alexandra Hamilton Leah Olympian Names Muhammad Dorothy Jesse Mary Lou Carl Jackie Mark Wilma John Kristi Eric Shannon Dan Evelyn Bob Peggy Larry Janet Irving Bonnie Fun Lists 3 Boys Girls Boys Girls 25001BBN_fm 4/18/06 2:42 PM Page 3 Nicknames as Names Greg Betty Dick Liz Harry Sue Larry Sasha Bill Bobbie Bob Carrie Mike Dee Will Allie Matt Abby Jake Sandy Last Names First Taylor Addison Wesley Kelly Tanner Mackenzie Murray Alison Grant Ainsley Ryan Blair Dillon Shannon Rhys Bailey Jackson Hadley Douglas Ashley Children’s Lit Harry Charlotte Peter Mary Edmund Lucy Colin Matilda Klaus Sunny Henry Violet Ronald Hermione Tom Heidi Nigel Rebecca James Susan Forensic Scientists Bryant Brooke Dale Chelsea Joshua April Max Ava Casper Bree Craig Drew Keith Sara Bram Rebecca Kyle Claudia 4 25,001 Best Baby Names Boys Girls Boys Girls 25001BBN_fm 4/18/06 2:42 PM Page 4 Names That Are Candidates for Nicknames Christopher Gabrielle Alexander Abigail Timothy Kimberly Benjamin Gwendolyn Gregory Elizabeth Robert Deborah Nicholas Alexandra William Susannah Franklin Rebecca Bradley Jacqueline Celebrity Baby Names Joaquin Assissi Roman Dakota Marco Atlanta Sindri Ireland Rio Remington Gulliver Alaia Hugo Greta Lincoln Keegan Truman Satchel Nikolai Tenzin Names with Great Expectations Romeo Chastity Justice Honor Alexander Sunny Truth Felicity Junior Prudence Victor Belle King Queen Arthur Regina Jesus Joy Beau Charity Patriotic Names Lincoln Free Washington Liberty Norman Justice Columbus Librada Knox Spirit Crane Starr William Americus Alamo Peace Bragg Independence Leavenworth Eagle Fun Lists 5 Boys Girls Boys Girls 25001BBN_fm 4/18/06 2:42 PM Page 5 The “In Crowd” Names Dylan Piper Jake Skye Max Taylor Reese Lexi Hunter Mackenzie Isaac Madison Trey Dakota Ethan Josi Waylon Ashland Cody Kaylee Strong Names Lars Christina Alfonso Bene Stephon Camellia Evander Ammalee Hadar Elyssa Ulrich Hilary Laskey Faris Mungo Jazzell Thurmond Kacy Maddox Macaria Urban Names Jabari Juanita Juwon Dashawn Keshoh Quanisha Shaquille Shaldona Jarvis Dasmine Shawnell Dawntelle Tyree Latasha Tre Tamika Damarcus Tearah Devonte Shawanna Country Names Cletus Randy Ichabod Maryann Ira Esther Rusty Harlee Wendell Ruby Emmett Daisy Dustin Dakota Wyatt Bella Maverick Dixie Amos Abilene 6 25,001 Best Baby Names Boys Girls Boys Girls 25001BBN_fm 4/18/06 2:42 PM Page 6 Poker Players Phil Cyndy T.J. Patti Johnny Shana Miami Annie Thuan Jennifer Doyle Evelyn Stu Kathy Eric Clonie Preston Isabelle Amarillo Barbara Disney Names Aladdin Ariel Eric Lilo Peter Wendy Nemo Esmeralda Robin Belle Timon Ursula Sebastian Anastasia Gaston Dory Oliver Aurora Tod Marian Most Popular Names of the 1950s James Mary Michael Linda Robert Patricia John Susan David Deborah William Barbara Richard Debra Thomas Karen Mark Nancy Charles Donna Most Popular Names of the 1960s Michael Lisa David Mary John Susan James Karen Robert Kimberly Mark Patricia William Linda Richard Donna Thomas Michelle Jeffrey Cynthia Fun Lists 7 Boys Girls Boys Girls 25001BBN_fm 4/18/06 2:42 PM Page 7 Most Popular Names of the 1970s Michael Jennifer Christopher Amy Jason Melissa David Michelle James Kimberly John Lisa Robert Angela Brian Heather William Stephanie Matthew Nicole Most Popular Names of the 1980s Michael Jessica Christopher Jennifer Matthew Amanda Joshua Ashley David Sarah James Stephanie Daniel Melissa Robert Nicole John Elizabeth Joseph Heather Most Popular Names of the 1990s Michael Jessica Christopher Ashley Matthew Emily Joshua Samantha Jacob Sarah Nicholas Amanda Andrew Brittany Daniel Elizabeth Tyler Taylor Joseph Megan Most Popular Names of 2000 Jacob Emily Michael Hannah Matthew Madison Joshua Ashley Christopher Sarah Nicholas Alexis Andrew Samantha Joseph Jessica Daniel Taylor Tyler Elizabeth 8 25,001 Best Baby Names Boys Girls Boys Girls 25001BBN_fm 4/18/06 2:42 PM Page 8