Having a baby? We are too. Our second. A girl this time. My wife's been driving me crazy all hours of the day and night with baby names - "What about Estelle?" or "What about Leopoldine?" Leopoldine, incidentally, was the name of Victor Hugo's (he of Les Miserables) daughter who was swept away and drowned in a river tidal bore in the Seine at Normandy.

You want to know what everyone else is calling their baby? Interesting how popular names come and go. When I was a kid the class was full of Davids, Peters, Andrews and Johns. The girls were called Christine, Margaret and Julie. Nobody had a hippie-sounding name (like Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily). Although we did have some Yugoslav kids with unusual names like Mirko and Nadia and Visna. Now the trend seems to be back towards classic English names like Emma, Sarah and Emily. And Mathew, Jack and Nicholas. Although I note the top three boys names sound like movie stars or rock stars - Aiden, Jacob and Ethan. Anyway...good luck in finding your baby name. We seem to have picked Eleonor - or at least my three year old son has.

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Oh yeah...The American Social Security Administration lists these baby names as the Top 10 Baby Names for last year.

Top 10 Names for 2006
Boys names
1 Jacob
2 Michael
3 Joshua
4 Ethan
5 Matthew
6 Daniel
7 Christopher
8 Andrew
9 Anthony
10 William

Girls Names
1 Emily
2 Emma
3 Madison
4 Isabella
5 Ava
6 Abigail
7 Olivia
8 Hannah
9 Sophia
10 Samantha

That list is somewhat different to the Top 100 I have below. But you'll see they share a taste in classic, somewhat old-fashioned names. If you go to the SSA Site you can do a Search to see how the popularity of a name has changed over the years (in The States only). Fascinating. BTW do you reckon anyone in the world would name their child Tinkerbell? Just wondering.

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Girl Names
1 Emma
2 Madison
3 Ava
4 Emily
5 Isabella
6 Kaitlyn
7 Sophia
8 Olivia
9 Abigail
10 Hailey
11 Hannah
12 Sarah
13 Madeline
14 Lily
15 Ella
16 Alyssa
17 Riley
18 Chloe
19 Lauren
20 Grace
21 Kaylee
22 Samantha
23 Brianna
24 Mia
25 Alexis
26 Addison
27 Mackenzie
28 Natalie
29 Taylor
30 Zoe
31 Sydney
32 Anna
33 Elizabeth
34 Isabelle
35 Avery
36 Maya
37 Savannah
38 Makayla
39 Kayla
40 Julia
41 Megan
42 Morgan
43 Jasmine
44 Katherine
45 Ashley
46 Allison
47 Kylie
48 Arianna
49 Jordan
50 Keira
51 Gabriella
52 Rachel
53 Peyton
54 Brooklyn
55 Brooke
56 Victoria
57 Claire
58 Abby
59 Audrey
60 Rebecca
61 Katie
62 Alexandra
63 Sophie
64 Camryn
65 Kate
66 Amelia
67 Paige
68 Caroline
69 Leah
70 Aubrey
71 Lillian
72 Gabrielle
73 Jessica
74 Ashlyn
75 Charlotte
76 Jayden
77 Kennedy
78 Jenna
79 Gracie
80 Alexa
81 Kendall
82 Molly
83 Lucy
84 Ellie
85 Trinity
86 Faith
87 Mckenna
88 Amanda
89 Nevaeh
90 Nicole
91 Gianna
92 Maggie
93 Destiny
94 Jada
95 Angelina
96 Erin
97 Marissa
98 Juliana
99 Bailey
100 Layla

Boy Names
1 Aiden
2 Jacob
3 Ethan
4 Ryan
5 Matthew
6 Jack
7 Noah
8 Nicholas
9 Joshua
10 Logan
11 Andrew
12 Michael
13 Caden
14 Dylan
15 Tyler
16 Connor
17 Jackson
18 Caleb
19 Jayden
20 Alexander
21 Nathan
22 Brayden
23 Zachary
24 Benjamin
25 William
26 James
27 Daniel
28 Gavin
29 Evan
30 Luke
31 Joseph
32 Landon
33 Christopher
34 Mason
35 Cameron
36 Anthony
37 Owen
38 Gabriel
39 Austin
40 Lucas
41 Christian
42 John
43 Sean
44 Elijah
45 David
46 Samuel
47 Carter
48 Hunter
49 Brandon
50 Alex
51 Jordan
52 Liam
53 Thomas
54 Justin
55 Dominic
56 Ian
57 Jake
58 Colin
59 Hayden
60 Jonathan
61 Isaiah
62 Cole
63 Adam
64 Tristan
65 Isaac
66 Max
67 Kyle
68 Aaron
69 Nathaniel
70 Wyatt
71 Robert
72 Chase
73 Riley
74 Carson
75 Brady
76 Jason
77 Parker
78 Charlie
79 Devin
80 Cooper
81 Blake
82 Eric
83 Xavier
84 Sebastian
85 Brian
86 Henry
87 Seth
88 Steven
89 Brody
90 Bryce
91 Will
92 Brendan
93 Patrick
94 Sam
95 Julian
96 Drew
97 Miles
98 Kevin
99 Peyton
100 Ben

Hippie & baby namesHippie baby names Woaw man...peace and love...pass the joint...but not in front of the baby. There's been a resurgence in Hippie-Sounding Baby Names recently. Yeah really. Back in the Sixties and Seventies it was hip to call your baby River or Moondog or Crystal. Or even River, Sativa or Starshine. But then it became uncool. Let's face it - who wants to be stuck with a name like Chakra or Leaf? I bet a lot of those flower children changed their names as soon as they could. I know one of my nieces did. Her Hippie dropkick mother (who was part of a cult where the Guru had Nine wives and sixty five children) stuck her with the name Hayneenay - not sure of the spelling but that's how it was pronounced hay-nee-nay. Poor bloody kid was tall, slim and athletic - she liked to run - so of course the other kids dubbed her Horse and of course she hated it. When she came to live with me at sixteen she decided she wanted to start her new school off with a new name. So we sat down with a fashion magazine to look for one. We came to a full-page ad. for Chloé perfume. So that's what she picked. That kid drew the short straw but there's lots of other Hippie Names that aren't quite so radical. Have a look. Tell me what you decide.

Aïsha
Alice
Alishia
Allegra
Alma
Amanda
Andromeda
Angel
Angelica
Ariel
Ashley
Athena
Augie
August
Aurora
Autumn
Avery
Azura
Basil
Begonia
Belou
Blaze
Blossom
Blu
Blue
Brandon
Breanna
Breeze
Breezeann
Breezy
Brianna
Briget
Brisa
Bud
Burgundy
Butterfly
Buzz
Cady
Canuma
Capucine
Carmel
Carmen
Casey
Cassidy
Cassiopia
Celeste
Chakra
Chana
Charity
Chelsea
Cherish
China
Chloe
Christian
Clayton
Cloe
Cloey
Cloud
Clover
Coral
Coriander
Cosmic
Coyote
Crimson
Crystal
Cyress
Daisie
Daisy
Dakota
Dancer
Danna
Dawn
Daydream
Dazy
Deja
Delia
Delilah
DeLorean
Desert
Destiny
Dezra
Dharma
Doobie
Dude
Dusk
Dylan
Earth
Echo
Eclipse
Ember
Emerald
Emmanuel
Ethan
Evaan
Faith
Feather
Feelfree
Felicity
Fern Fillmore
Flight
Flow
Flower
Floyd
Free
Freedom
Garcia
Georgia
Gia
Grace
Gretta
Hail
Hailey
Haley
Hanna
Hannah
Harmony
Heady
Heart
Heather
Holly
Honesty
Honey
Hope
Indica
Iris
Jaco
Jade
Jan
Janis
Jasmine
Jay
Jaya
Jazzerus
Jerry
Jewel
John
Joplin
Jorma
Journey
Journey
Joy
Julia
June
Justice
Kami
Karma
Kassia
Kaya
Keenak
Kelsey
Korin
Kukka
Kyle
Kyley
Land
Lavender
Layna
Leary
Lennon
Lenzee
Liberty
Lief
Light
Lilly
Logan
Lolita
Love
Lucy
Luna
Lylee
Lyric
Madrah
Magnolia
Mandy
Manu
Marigold
Marley
Matthew
May
Maya
Meadow
Melody
Micha
Mirakel
Mist
Moon
Moonjava
Moonshine
Morning
Moss
Natura
Nico
Nug
Ocean
Om
Opal
Orian Paisley
Papers
Patches
Patchouli
Peace
Peaceful
Petal
Phoebe
Pink
Promise
Prosperity
Prudence
Quentin
Quincy
Quinn
Rain
Raina
Rainbow
Raine
Rainey
Rana
Rayne
Rayon
Renee
Revelation
Revolution
Rex
Rhiannon
River
Rose
Rufus
Ryvre (River)
Sadie
Saffron
Sage
Sapphire
Sativa
Scarlett
Seashawna
Sebastian
Secret
Seed
Serena
Serenity
Shadow
Shalom
Shannon
Shanti
Sky
Skye
Skylar
Skyler
Smiles
Snowphish
Soul
Spirit
Star
Starbright
Stardust
Starla
Starlight
Starr
Starshine
Stone
Storm
Sugar
Sugree
Summer
Sun
Sunburst
Sunflower
Sunny
Sunray
Sunshine
Sunstar
Talia
Terra
Thyme
Timothy
Topaz
Tranquilla
Trent
Trey
Trinity
Tuesday
Tyler
Understanding
Violet
Vishnu
Welcome
Wildwind
Willow
Wind
Windsong
Winter
Xavier
Yuna
Zachary
Zen
Zennia
Zeyla
Ziggy
Zoe
Zoey
Zora

Old-Fashioned Baby Names - like everything else, baby names go in and out of fashion. There's some real beauties here. I'll be expanding this list over the next few days so you might like to bookmark me and come back for more. Or put me on your RSS feed - see the RSS button in your browser bar?

For the little princesses -

Aurelia
Althea
Arabella
Arminta
Audra
Ada
Agnes
Alta
Adele
Agatha
Amalia
Annabel
Blanche
Beryl
Calla
Clotilda
Coral
Caldonia
Cornelia
Constance
Clementine
Cordelia
Dove
Delphia
Drucilla
Docia
Delphine
Ethel
Eleanor
Eliza
Elsie
Estelle
Eula
Eugenia
Elnora
Elvira
Eloise
Euphemia
Fairy
Fern
Fay
Gertrude
Geneva
Garnet
Honora
Harriet
Helene
Hortencia
Ida
Inez
Ivy
Iona
Iris
Imogene
Isabel
Jemima
Jezabel
Katherine
Kitty
Lillibet
Love
Lula
Lulu
Lulla
Lela
Luella
Lura
Lucinda
Lenora
Leola
Lyda
Lucretia
Matilda
Mathilde
Mabel
Meredith
Myrtle
Mildred
Mina
Minerva
Meta
Mazie
Muriel
Mahala
Millicent
Magnolia
Neva
Nola
Nova
Novella
Odessa
Olive
Olivia
Ora
Ophelia
Octavia
Pansy
Philomena
Prudence
Palma
Pinkie
Pearla
Queen
Rowena
Rose
Rosetta
Sigrid
Sophronia
Selma
Sudie
Thora
Ursula
Viola
Violet
Vesta
Vallie
Vada
Verona
Winona
Winnifred
Zelma
Zenobia
Zora
Zella

And for the little champions -

Ashby
Asher
Arlington
Anson
Aloysius
Alton
Arch
Boston
Bedford
Bascom
Bishop
Crockett
Chesley
Cruz
Creed
Clovis
Crawford
Cullen
Colonel
Carson
Coleman
Cassius
Cyrus
Cornelius
Clyde
Claude
Denver
Dexter
Delmar
Doctor
Dillard
Dempsey
Dante
Dock
Erasmus
Elick
Edson
Eben
Eldridge
Emerson
Emory
Enoch
Ellis
Finley
Freeman
Foster
Fletcher
Gardner
Gideon
Grady
General
Halsey
Hunt
Hayes
Hilliard
Hezekiah
Hobart
Haskell
Harris
Horace
Harley
Harrison
Isam
Judson
Judge
Jasper
Justice
Jarrett
Junious
Jones
Jarvis
Knute
Kit
King
Leonidas
Lawyer
Lyle
Llewellyn
Lowell
Larkin
Leander
Lucien
Lawson
Luther
Miller
Merlin
McKinley
Merrill
Major
Merritt
Millard
Noble
Norris
Napoleon
Nelson
Obed
Osborne
Orson
Oakley
Palmer
Pink
Pierce
Porter
Parley
Ralph
Ransom
Rush
Raleigh
Royal
Stanton
Sanders
Sumner
Silas
Sterling
Titus
Tilden
Thurman
Theron
Thornton
Thaddeus
Ulysses
Urban
Wylie
Watson
Wheeler
Wyatt
Wallace

Old-Fashioned Baby Names

That's my little French/Australian boy Charles Alexander Lambe as a baby. He's now three and we have a girl on the way - due in two months. We're thinking of naming her Elanore but that could change. So I thought I might throw up some classic French baby names.

Name Meaning Gender

Abella Breath. F
Aceline Noble. F
Adalyn Variant of Adela. F
Adelia Of the nobility. Noble. F
Adelina Of the nobility. Noble. Variant of Adela. F
Adelise Forerunner of Alice. Of the nobility. Noble. F.
Adelynn Variant of Adela. F
Advent Born during Advent. M
Afrodille Daffodil. F
Amato loved M
Ames friend M
Amo Little eagle. M
Amou Eagle wolf. M
Amoux Eagle wolf. M
Audon old; rich M
Beals Variant of Beal: Handsome. M
Beaufort beautiful fort M
Beaumont beautiful mountain M
Beauvais Variant of Bevis: Handsome face. Also 'from Beauvais'. M
Beauvis Variant of Bevis: Handsome face. Also 'from Beauvais'. M
Beavis Variant of Bevis: Handsome face. Also 'from Beauvais'. M
Belda Fair maiden. F
Bellamy beautiful friend M
Berangaria Name of a princess. F
Berger sheperd M
Berk Variant of Burke: Lives in a fortress. M
Bernadea Feminine of Bernard/ meaning strong as a bear/ or bear hard. F
Bernadina Feminine of Bernard/ meaning strong as a bear/ or bear hard. F
Bogart Bow strength. Famous Bearer: M
Boise Variant of Boyce: Forest. M
Bonar Gentle. M
Bonnar Variant of Bonar: Gentle. M
Burel Reddish brown haired. M
Burgundy a hearty red wine F
Calanthe Beautiful flower. F
Camile Free-born; noble. Variant of Camilla. F
Camillei Free-born; noble. Variant of Camilla. F
Cammi Free-born; noble. Variant of Camilla who was the swift-running warrior maid in Virgil's 'Aeneid'. F
Campbell From the beautiful field. M
Cannan Variant of Cannon: Church official. M
Canning Variant of Cannon: Church official. M
Cannon church official M
Canon Variant of Cannon: Church official. M
Capucina Cape. F
Carel Strong. M
Caress Tender touch. F
Carnation Flesh - colored. F
Cearbhall Manly. M
Chablis a dry/ white wine F
Chadee from Chad/ a country in north central Africa F
Chambray a light-weight fabric F
Chandelle candle F
Chaney oak M
Chantilly fine lace F
Chantrice singer F
Chardonnay a dry/ white wine F
Charlayne Feminine of Charles meaning manly. F
Charleena Feminine of Charles meaning manly. F
Charlemagne French form of the German Charles which became popular in the early 9th century when Charles the Great (Charlemagne) became the first ruler of the Holy Roman Empire. M
Chayne Oak-hearted. M
Chenelle Canal; channel. The popular perfume Chanel. F
Cheney From the oak wood. Variant of Chaney: Oak tree; oak-hearted. M
Chevalier Horseman; knight. M
Comforte Strength. F
Corbyn Raven-haired. M
Creissant To create. F
Curcio Courteous. M
Curtice Courteous. M s
Dace Of the nobility. M
Damica friendly F
Dartagnan The Three Musketeers by Dumas was based on the real D'artagnan's memoirs. M s
Daryl a short form of Darlene F
Delray Of the King. M
Delrick Of the King. M
Delrico Of the King. M
Delron Of the King. M
Delroy belonging to the king M
Demont mountain M
Dennet Named for Saint Denys. M h
Desideria The one desired. Desired. F
Destan By the still waters. A surname. M
Destin destiny/ fate M h
Destrie Variant of a French surname. American classic western film Destry Rides Again. M
Devana Divine. F
Devereaux Surnames derived from place name Deverel. M
Devonna Divine. F
Dilan Like a lion. M
Drury loving M
Duval a combination of the prefix Du + Val M
Dyana Divine. Mythological ancient Roman divinity Diana was noted for beauty and swiftness; often depicted as a huntress. Also Diana Princess of Wales. F
Dyann Divine. Mythological ancient Roman divinity Diana was noted for beauty and swiftness; often depicted as a huntress. F
Dyanna Divine. Mythological ancient Roman divinity Diana was noted for beauty and swiftness; often depicted as a huntress. F
Emblyn Hardworking. Variant of Emily/ from an Old German variant of Emmeline. F
Emerald bright green gemstone F
Emmaline a form of Emily F
Eriq Variant of Scandinavian Eric 'ever kingly.' Actor Eriq La Salle. M
Esdras Help. M
Esmee Feminine form of Esme: An Old French variant of the Latin 'aestimatus' meaning esteemed/ or 'amatus' meaning loved. F
Esmeraude Emerald. F
Estee Star. F
Eugenie A feminine form of the Greek Eugene. Famous bearer: Napoleon III's wife/ the French empress Eugenie. F
Evaline a form of Evelyn F
Eveleen Variant of Evelyn: From a surname derived from the Old French 'aveline' meaning hazelnut. F
Evon Archer. Variant of Yvonne from Yves. F
Evonna Archer. Variant of Yvonne from Yves. F
Evony Archer. Variant of Yvonne from Yves. F
Fabien Derived from the Roman clan name Fabius. M
Fabre Variant of Fabron: Blacksmith. M
Fabrice Works with his hands. M
Fabrizius Variant of Fabrice: Works with his hands. M
Fabron Blacksmith. M
Fabroni Variant of Fabron: Blacksmith. M
Fanchone Free. Freedom. Free one. F
Fanetta Crowned with laurels. F
Fanette Crowned with laurels. F
Fantina Childlike. F
Farand Variant of Ferrand: Gray-haired. M
Faun Fawn. F
Favor Approval. F
Fayette Little fairy. F
Fayme Famed. F
Fealty Faithful. F
Felecia Variant of Felicia 'happy'. F
Fernand Adventurer. M
Ferrand Gray-haired. M
Ferrant Variant of Ferrand: Gray-haired. M
Fiance Engaged. M
Fifine Diminutive of Josephine: May Jehovah add. Addition (to the family). A feminine form of Joseph. F
Filicia Great happiness. F
Fleurette Little flower. F
Florent Flower. M
Florenz Variant of Florent: Flower. M
Floressa Flower. F
Floretta Flower. F
Flori Flower. F
Floriana Flower. F
Florinda Flower. F
Florus Flower. M
Fontaine fountain M
Fontane Fountain; water source. M
Fontanna fountain F
Fontanne Fountain; spring. F
Fontayne Fountain; water source. M
Fonteyne Fountain; water source. M
Fortun Lucky. M
Fortunato Variant of Fortune: Luck. M
Fortunio Variant of Fortune: Luck. M
Francena Variant of Frances meaning 'From France' or 'free one'. F
Francene Variant of Frances meaning 'From France' or 'free one'. F
Francille Variant of Frances meaning 'From France' or 'free one'. F
Francina Variant of Frances meaning 'From France' or 'free one'. F
Franco Variant of Frank: A diminutive of the Latin Francis/ meaning Frenchman or free one. M Francoise Feminine of Francis meaning 'From France' or 'free one'. F
Frederic Peaceful ruler. M
Freman Free man; a man freed from bound servitude to an overlord. Surname. M
Galatee White. F
Galla From Gaul. F
Garen Guards; guardian. M
Garion Guards; guardian. M
Garlan Wreath; prize. M
Garlen Wreath; prize. M
Garlyn Wreath; prize. M
Garon Guards; guardian. M
Garrin Guards; guardian. M
Gascon From Gascony. M
Gaspar French form of Caspar. M
Gaspard French form of Caspar. M
Gauthier French form of Walter. M
Georgine Variant of Georgia. F
Georgitte Feminine form of George. F
Gervaise honorable M
Gisella Pledge. F
Granger farmer M
Grosvenor Great hunter. M
Halette Little Hal. F
Hanrietta Rules the home. F
Hanriette Rules the home. F
Harcourt fortified dwelling M
Hardouin Name of a count. M
Harman Variant of Herman. M
Harmen Variant of Herman. M
Harriett Rules her household. Feminine of Harry from Henry. F
Harrietta Rules the home. F
Harriette Rules the home. F
Hennie Diminutive of Henrietta: Keeper of the hearth. Rules her household. From Henriette/ the French feminine form of Henry. F
Henny Diminutive of Henrietta: Keeper of the hearth. Rules her household. From Henriette/ the French feminine form of Henry. F
Hervey Variant of Harvey: From Celtic words for battle/ strong/ worthy/ and ardent. Used commonly during the middle ages. M
Hetty Diminutive of Henrietta: Keeper of the hearth. Rules her household. From Henriette/ the French feminine form of Henry. F
Honore Honor. Good name and integrity. F
Hugette Feminine form of Hugh. F
Huguetta Feminine form of Hugh. F
Ignace Fiery. M
Ila From the island. F
Isabeau Variant of Elizabeth. My God is bountiful;God of plenty. F

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Ismay Feminine form of Esme: An Old French variant of the Latin 'aestimatus' meaning esteemed/ or 'amatus' meaning loved. F
Iven Little archer. M
Ivonne Variant of Yvonne. Yew. Archer. F
Jacalyn Feminine of Jacques derived from James and Jacob. Supplanter. She grasps the heel. F
Jacinthe Hyacinth. F
Jacky Diminutive of Jacqueline: Supplanter. Feminine form of Jacques (Jacob). Introduced into Britain in the 13th century. F
Jacqualine Feminine of Jacques derived from James and Jacob. F
Jacqueleen Feminine of Jacques derived from James and Jacob. F
Jacquelin French form of Jacob. M
Jacquelyn Feminine form of Jacques (French form of Jacob): Supplanter. He grasps the heel. F
Jacquelyne Feminine of Jacques derived from James and Jacob. F
Jacquelynne Feminine of Jacques derived from James and Jacob. F
Jacquenetta Little Jacques. F
Jacquenette Little Jacques. F
Jacquetta. Jacquet Feminine form of Jacques (French form of Jacob): Supplanter. He grasps the heel. F
Jaquelin Feminine of Jacques derived from James and Jacob. F
Jeane Variant of John. God is gracious. F
Jeanee Variant of John. God is gracious. F
Jeanetta Little Jean. God is gracious. F
Jeanice Variant of John. God is gracious. F
Jeanie Diminutive of Jeanne: A feminine form of John: God is gracious. F
Jeanina Diminutive form of Jane or Jeanne. F
Jeanna Variant of John. God is gracious. F
Jeannett Diminutive of Jeanne: A feminine form of John: God is gracious. Famous Bearer: 15th-century French heroine Jeanne d'Arc (Joan of Arc). F
Jeannette Diminutive form of Jeanne. God is gracious. F
Jeannie Diminutive of Jeanne: A feminine form of John: God is gracious. F
Jeannine Diminutive form of Jane or Jeanne. A feminine form of John. F
Jeena Variant of John. God is gracious. F
Jehane Feminine form of Jean. F
Jemond worldly M
Jenette Diminutive form of Jeanne. F
Jenina Diminutive form of Jane or Jeanne. F
Jenine Diminutive form of Jane or Jeanne. F
Jennine Diminutive form of Jane or Jeanne. F
Jeoffroi Divine peace. M
Jesper Jasperstone. M
Jessamina Jasmine. F
Jineen Diminutive form of Jane or Jeanne. F
Joeliyn Jehovah is God. Feminine of Joel. F
Joell Jehovah is God. Feminine of Joel. F
Joellen Jehovah is God. Feminine of Joel. F
Jorden Variant of Hebrew Jordan 'down flowing.'. M
Jordon Variant of Hebrew Jordan 'down flowing.'. M
Josepha Feminine form of Joseph. F
Josephe Feminine form of Joseph. F
Josephina Feminine of Joseph. F
Josette Feminine form of Joseph. F
Jourdan Variant of Hebrew Jordan 'down flowing.'. M
Jule Jewel. F
Julee Jove's child. A feminine of Julian. F
Juleen Jove's child. A feminine of Julian. F
Julien Jove's child. M
Julienne Youthful. Feminine form of Julian. F
Julietta Youthful. F
Julita Youthful. F
Jullien Youthful. M
Justeen Just; upright. Feminine of Justin. F
Justyne Just; upright. Feminine of Justin. F
Kalman Strong and masculine. M
Karcsi Joyful song. F
Karlens Strong and masculine. M
Karlis Strong and masculine. M
Karlitis Strong and masculine. M
Karlotta Tiny and feminine. F
Karolina Tiny and feminine. F
Karoline Tiny and feminine. F
Karoly Joyful song. F
Katle Diminutive of Catherine: Pure/ clear. Form of the Latin Katharina/ from the Greek Aikaterina. F
Katriane Variant of Catherine: Pure/ clear. Form of the Latin Katharina/ from the Greek Aikaterina. F
Koty Variant of Coty: Small hill. M
Lamond world M
Larmore armorer M
Laron thief M
Macee Derived from medieval male form of Matthew. F
Macey Derived from medieval male form of Matthew. F
Madalene Woman from Magdala. Variant of Madeleine. F
Madeleina Tower. F
Madelina Diminutive of Madeleine: Woman of Magdala. Tower. F
Madelon Diminutive of Madeleine: Woman of Magdala. Tower. F
Madie Tower. F
Madolen Tower. F
Maelee May. In Roman mythology Maia: (source of the month May) was goddess of spring growth. F
Maelynn May. In Roman mythology Maia: (source of the month May) was goddess of spring growth. F
Mahieu Gift of God. M
Mailhairer Ill fated. M
Maiolaine Flower. F
Maiya May. In Roman mythology Maia: (source of the month May) was goddess of spring growth. F
Majori Pearl. F
Malleville From Malleville. M
Manette Bitter. F
Manger stable M
Manneville From the great estate. M
Mansel Surname derived from 'Le Mans' in France. M
Mansell Variant of Mansel: Surname derived from 'Le Mans' in France. M
Mantel Makes garments. M
Manville From the great estate. M
Marceau Form of the Latin Marcellus meaning hammer. M
Marcelle Warring. F
Marcellia Warring. F
Marchelle Of Mars. Mars was mythological Roman god of fertility for whom the month March was named; mythologically identified with the Greek war god Ares. F
Margeaux Variant of Margaret: pearl. F
Margery Pearl. F
Mariane Variant of Latin Mary: bitter. F
Mariele Diminutive of Maria. F
Marielle Diminutive of Maria. F
Marjolaina Flower. F
Markey Of Mars; the god of war. M
Marmion small M
Marq Of Mars; the god of war. M
Marque Of Mars; the god of war. M h
Marquis A title name ranking below duke and above earl. M
Marquis nobleman M
Marquisa Variant of Marquise. Royalty. French royalty title. F
Marquise noble-woman F
Marquisha Variant of Marquise. Royalty. French royalty title. F
Marteena Feminine of Martin: warring. F
Marveille Miracle. F
Marvella Miracle. F
Marvelle Miracle. F
Maryl Blackbird. F
Maslin little Thomas M
Masselin Little Thomas. M
Masson Stone worker. M
Mathieu Gift of God. M
Matthieu Gift of God. M
Maud Strong in war. Strength for battle. F
Maurelle Dark and elfin. F
Maurina Dark skinned. F
Maurine Dark skinned. F
Mavise Joy. F
Mayhew Gift of God. M
Mayne Powerful. M
Maynor Powerful. M
Melaina Dark. F
Melaine Dark. F
Melanee Dark. F
Melusina Dark skinned. F
Merci Merciful. F
Merla Blackbird. F
Merlion Falcon. M
Merryl Blackbird. F
Michela Feminine of Michael: gift from God. F
Michella Feminine of Michael: gift from God. F
Millicente Of a thousand saints. F
Minetta Form of Williamina. F
Minette Form of Williamina. F
Mirabella Of incredible beauty. F
Mirla Blackbird. F
Mistique Air of mystery. F
Moniqua Wise. F
Montagu Variant of Montague: Pointed hill. Steep mountain. More commonly found as a surname/ although used occasionally as a first name. M
Montaigu From the pointed hill. M
Montaine Mountain. M
Montre show M
Montreal royal mountain M
Moor Dark skinned. M
Moore Dark skinned. M
Morell Dark one; the Moor. M
Musetta A song. F
Musette A song. F
Mychele Feminine of Michael: gift from God. F
Mychelle Feminine of Michael: gift from God. F
Myrla Blackbird. F
Mystique Air of mystery. F
Nadeen Variant of Nadia. F
Nanine Variant of Anne: favor; grace. F
Nannette Variant of Anne: favor; grace. F
Nanon Grace. Favor. F
Natalee Birthday; especially the birthday of Christ. F
Natalii Born at Christmas. F
Nathalee Birthday; especially the birthday of Christ. F
Nathalia Birthday; especially the birthday of Christ. F
Nathaly Birthday; especially the birthday of Christ. F
Natuche Born at Christmas. F
Navarre Plains. M
Neuveville From the new town. M
Nevil From the new town. Originally a surname/ since the late 19th century has been used occasionally as a first name. Famous Bearers: novelist Nevil Shute. M
Nichol Feminine of Nicholas: people's victory. F
Ninette Grace. F
Noele Birthday. Feminine of Noel. Commonly refers to Christ's birth and Christmas festival. F
Noeleen Feminine form of Noel: Christmas. F
Noeline Feminine form of Noel: Christmas. F
Noell Birthday. Feminine of Noel. Commonly refers to Christ's birth and Christmas festival. F
Noella Christmas. F
Noemie Variant of Hebrew Naomi: pleasantness. F
Noreis Caretaker. M
Norice Caretaker. M
Nouel Akernel. M
Nynette Variant of Anne: prayer. F
Octave Born eighth. M
Odeletta Little spring. F
Odelette Little spring. F
Odila Wealthy. F
Odile Wealthy. F
Odo Name of a bishop. M
Olivier From the olive tree. M
Onfroi PeacefuI Hun. M
ONille From the gold town. M
Ophelie Serpentine. F
Orlena Gold. F
Orlene Gold. F
Orlina Gold. F
Orvelle Gold town. M
Ourson Little bear. M
Parnell little Peter M
Pippi rosy cheeked F
Pomeroy apple orchard M

Adeline Noble/ Kind F
Adrienne Dark/ Rich F
Aimee Beloved Friend F
Alain Handsome M
Alaina Fair one F
Alayna Var. of Alaina - fair one F
Aleron Epaulet worn by a Knight E
Algernon Bearded M
Alsatia From Alsace-Loraine area of France F
Amelie Industrious/ Admiring F
Ami Friend F
Anatole From the East M
Ancelin Handmaid F
Andie Courageous F
Andre Manly/ Courageous M
Angelique Angelic F
Annabel Grace and Beauty F
Annabelle Grace and beauty F
Annette Gracious F
Ansel Follows Nobility M
Antoinette Flourishing/ Praiseworthy F
Antonie Fem. form of ANTHONY F
Ariane Holy F
Armande From the name ARMAND M
Armelle Princess F
Arnaud Ruler of Eagles M
Astin Starlike E
Audra From AUDREY F
Augustin Revered/ Exalted M
Aure Soft Air/ Breeze E
Aurorette FROM AURORA F
Aveline Hazel F
Avent Born During Advent M
Avian Bird-like F
Avril April F
Axelle Source of all Life F
Babette From the name ELIZABETH F
Bastien Venerable/ Revered M
Beatrice Bringer of Joy F
Beau Beautiful/ Handsome M
Beauregard Beautiful/ Handsome M h
Bebe Baby F
Belden From the Fair Valley M
Bell Beautiful E
Belle Beauty F
Benard FROM BERNARD M
Bern Brave E
Bernadette Brave as a Bear F
Bernadine From the name BERNARD F
Bernard Bold As A Bear M
Berne Bold as a Bear E
Bernice Brings Victory F
Bernie From the name BERNARD M
Berny From the name BERNARD M
Bertille Heroine F
Bibiane Lively F
Blaise Stammerer E
Blanche White F
Blondelle Blonde F
Boone Good M
Brie from No. region of France F
Brielle Exalted Goddess F
Brigette Strong F
Brigitte From the name BRIDGET F
Bruce Woods M
Burke From the fortress M
Calais City in France F
Camille Virginal/ Unblemished Character F
Caprice Fanciful F
Capucine Hood F
Caressa Loving touch F
Caresse Beloved F
Carol Melody/ Song F
Cayenne Hot Spice F
Cecile Blind F
Celestyn Heaven F
Celine Moon F
Cerise Cherry F
Chanel Channel F
Chantal Rocky Land or Song F
Chantel Rocky Land or Singer F
Chanton We sing F
Charisse Grace/ Beauty/ Kindness F
Charleen Fem- Charles F
Charlize Womanly F
Charlot Womanly/ feminine F
Charlotte Feminine F
Charmaine Bountiful Orchard F
Cher Beloved F
Cheri From the name CHERYL F
Cherie Beloved F
Cheryl Beloved F
Claire Clear/ bright F
Claral Clear/ Bright F
Clarice Clear/ Bright F
Clark Clergyman M
Clarke From the name CLARK M
Claudette Lame F
Clemance Merciful F
Clodia Form of CLAUDIA F
Colette From the name NICOLE F
Coligny From COLOGNE F
Coralie Little Maiden F
Corin A Maiden F
Corina Maiden F
Corine From the name CORINNE F
Cosette Victorious People F
Coty Small Slope E
Coyne Modest M
Cybille Soothsayer F
Danae God is my Judge F
Danniell God is my Judge M
Darlene Little Darling F h
Darrell Darling M
Darryl From the name DARYL M
Dash Page Boy M
Dashiell Page Boy M
Denis From the name DENNIS M
Denise Feminine form of DENNIS F
Desiree Desired F
Didier Desire M
Didina Desired; beloved. F
Dionne From DIANA F
Dior Present E
Dixie From the South in the U.S. F
Dominique Of God F
Elaine Light F
Elle Woman/ Girl F
Eloise From the name LOIS F
Elroy The King M
Emanuele God in Humankind F
Emele Industrious/ Admiring F
Emilie Ambitious/ Industrious F
Etienne Crowned One M
Etoile Star F
Evelia Hazelnut F
Evelien Life F
Evette From the name EVE F
Evonne From the name EVE AND ANNA F
Fabienne Bean Grower F
Fauve Wild and uninhibited F
Fawn Young Deer F
Fay Fairy or Elf F
Faye Fairy or Elf F
Fifi He Shall Add F
Fleur Flower F
Fortune Given to Luck M
Fountain A Spring E
Francine Form of FRANCES F
Francois Free M
Gage A Pledge/ A Pawn M
Garland wreath of flowers F
Gaston From Gascony/ France M
Gautier Mighty Leader M
Gaylord Happy Noble Person M
Geneva Juniper Berry F
Georgette Farmer F
Geraldene One who rules by the spear F
Geraldine One who rules by the spear F
Gerard Brave M
Geri From the name GERALDINE F
Germain A German F
Germaine A Sprout F
Gigi Brilliant/ Trustworthy F
Gilles Young goat M
Gisela From the name GISELLE F
Giselle A Promise F
Giverny Town in France F
Granville Large Village M
Harvey Army Warrior M
Heloise Famous Fighter F
Henri From the name HENRY M
Herve Army Warrior M
Hilaire Form of HILARY E
Iphigenie Mythical Creature F
Isabelle Consecrated to God F
Jackie From JACQUELINE or JACLYN F
Jaclyn To Protect F
Jacqueline To Protect F
Jacques From the name JACOB M
Jacqui From JACQUELINE or JACLYN F
Jaimie I Love E
Jaimin I Love E
Janette God is Gracious F
Jean Baptiste St. John the Baptist M
Jeri From the name GERALDINE F
Jermaine From Germany E
Jessamine Jasmine F
Jewel Joy F
Jewell Precious gem F
Jocelin Supplanter F
Joie Joy F
Jolie Pretty F
Jordane Descendant F
Josephine God will increase F
Juin Month of June E
Jules Youthful E
Juliet Soft-haired F
Juliette Soft Haired F
Justin Just or True M
Lacy From the name LARISSA F
Lancelot Attendant M
Laramie tears of love E
Larue The Street E
Lauren Crowned with Laurel F
Laurence Laurel-Crowned M
Laurent Crowned with Laurel M
Laverne Like the Spring F
Lavonne Wood F
Leal Faithful E
Leala Loyal F
Leona Like A Lion F
Leontyne Like A Lion F
Leroy The King M
Leverett Young Hare M
Linette Beautiful Girl F
Lionel Lion Cub M
Lisette Consecrated to God F
Lisle Of the Island E
Loring Famous in War E
Lorraine Born or from Lorraine F
Louie Famous Warrior M
Louise From the name LOUISA F
Lourdes Section of France where Virgin Mary was seen F
Lowell Beloved M
Lucie From the name LUCILLE F
Lucien Bright/ Light M
Lucille Light F
Lunette Little Moon F
Lydie A Maiden from Lydia/ Greece F
Lyle From the Island E
Lynette Little beauty F
Madeleine From the name MADELINE F
Magnolia From the flower F
Maine Mainland E
Mallorie Ill-Omened F
Mallory Ill-Omened F
Malory Bad Luck E
Manon Bitter F
Marcel Young Warrior M
Mardi Tuesday F
Mare The Sea E
Margaux Pearl F
Margo Pearl F
Margot Pearl F
Marguerite Pearl F
Marianne From the name MARY AND ANNA F
Marie Bitter Sea F
Mariette Little Bitter F
Marlon Wild Falcon M
Marshall Horse Keeper M
Martine Warlike one F
Marvel To Wonder/ Admire E
Marvela Marvelous F
Mason Stone worker E
Mateja Gift of God F
Mathilde From the name MATILDA F
Maude From the name MADELINE F
Maurice Moor/ Dark Skinned M
Maxime Greatest F
Melisande Honey Bee F
Melodie Song/ Melody F
Meryle From the name MERLE E
Michel Form of Michael M
Michele From the name MICHAEL F
Micheline Who Is Like God F
Michelle Who is like God? F
Miette Small Sweet Thing F
Mignon Delicate/ Graceful F
Mimi Faithful Guard F
Minjonet Petite blue flower F
Mirabelle Of wondrous Beauty F
Mirielle She is Bitter F
Monet Solitary E
Monique Advisor F
Montague Sharp Cliff M
Mortimer Still water M
Morty From the name MORTIMER M
Naeva Evening F
Nanette Gracious F
Napoleon Fierce One from Naples M
Narcisse Daffodil F
Nathalie From the name NATALIE F
Neville New Town M
Nicolas Victorious People M
Nicole Victory of the People F
Nicolette From the name NICOLE F
Ninon Form of ANNE F
Noe Born on Christmas/ Peace E
Norman Invader of Normandie M
Normandy Provence in France F
Norris From the North E
Odetta Ode F
Odette Ode/ Melodic F
Olympe Olympian F
Oriel Gold E
Orleans Golden E
Orville Golden City M
Ouida Warrior Woman F
Paige Assistant F
Paris City in France E
Pascal Easter child - Lamb M
Pascale born on Passover/Easter F
Paulette Small F
Pauline From the name PAUL F
Percival Piercing the Valley M
Percy Piercing the Valley M
Pier Form of PIERRE F
Piera Small Rock F
Pierce Form of PETER E
Pierre A Rock M
Pierrette From the name PIERRE F
Piperel Piper/ Flutist E
Platt Ground Without Slope E
Pleasance Agreeable F
Prewitt Brave One M
Quennell Oak Tree E
Quincy Fifth Son's World E
Rachelle Lamb F
Ranae Ressurected E
Ranger Forest Protector M

From "Cool News of the Day":

Fathers of Invention

Now that more dads are more involved in caring for their kids, some of them are coming up with products to make their lives easier, reports Stephanie Rosenbloom in The New York Times (8/16/07). For instance, Tommy Habeeb came up with an adaptor so he could attach a nipple to a standard bottle of water. Marketed by BabySport, you can buy his invention at 7-Eleven, Amazon.com, among other places. Scott Shoemaker, a father of three, started DadGear, offering "diaper bags and vests that look like rugged outdoor clothing, messenger bags and backpacks (there are designs with skulls and flames, camouflage and collegiate logos), but also have plenty of pockets for diapers, baby wipes and bottles." As Scott explains: "I love being a dad ... but I don't love the stereotype in this day and age that comes with it ... You're no longer in your mind or anyone else's mind an attractive, hip ... cool guy ... Why can't a dad have a cool diaper bag?" Doug Bacon shares Scott's humiliation, but is maybe not so concerned about fashion. His inspiration to invention was a vacation, when he endured nasty glances as he carted car-seats and other baby accoutrements into nice hotels. So he came up with the Toteatot, "a backpack-like device that can attach a car seat to a piece of rolling luggage. Then there's Greg Sheldon, inventor of the Itzbeen baby timer, which displays "how long it has been since the last changing, feeding, nap and dose of medication."

Amy Chezem of the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association says dad-invented babycare items are definitely on the rise. "A lot of that has to do with the fact that dads are a lot more involved now than they were even a decade ago," she says. Indeed, a 2002 study by the Families and Work Institute found that "Generation X fathers (those age 23 to 37 at the time) spent significantly more workday time caring for and doing things with their children (an average of 3.4 hours each workday) than Boomer fathers did (2.2 hours each workday). The institute's president, Ellen Galinsky says the data tell "a men's story. Men really are different," she says, adding, "It may be an evolution rather than a revolution. But it really is a change."
Malcolm & Charlie

No mention about how cool it is being a 56 years old Dad with a three year old and another one on the way.