2006 was a big year for celebrity baby names, with the likes of Suri, Shiloh, and Jayden James leading the pack.
The Celebrity Baby Names Blog, which monitors celebrity baby names on a daily basis, and is the internet's leading site dedicated to the topic, has created a list of the Ten Most Notable Celebrity Baby Names of 2006. It includes not only the "weird" names, which are easy to spot, but also the notable names which made news in 2006 for reasons beyond the name itself. The list also highlights the trends that celebrities are setting, because without question, many of the names that celebrities choose this year will become popular names in future years.
# 10. Tennyson. The son of Russell Crowe and Danielle Spencer. Russell Crowe is supposedly a big fan of the 19th century British poet, Alfred, Lord Tennyson. If it's true, Crowe is the only person since Queen Victoria to admire Tennyson. Generations of British schoolchildren learned to hate the stuffy poet, and it's likely that Crowe, Jr. will also.
# 9. Maggie Rose. Comedian Jon Stewart and wife Tracey McShane welcomed little Maggie Rose in early February. It immediately started one of the celebrity trends of the year - giving daughters the name Rose, but only for a middle name. At least four more celebrities followed suit in 2006, including actor Jon Favreau, actress Anna Gunn, soccer star John Terry, and singer Melissa Etheridge.
# 8. Thijs. How do you pronounce 'Thijs?' Good question. Today Show host Matt Lauer and wife Annette Roque slapped the unpronounceable moniker on their newborn son in November. Why? Well, because Annette is Dutch, and "Thijs" is an abbreviation of the shortened Dutch variant of Matthew. And it's pronounced "Tice." Why not just name him Matt Junior?
# 7. Johnnie Rose. Before you leap to conclusions, Johnnie Rose (there's 'Rose' again) is the daughter of Melissa Etheridge & Tammy Lynn Michaels. Johnnie may be an unusual name for a girl, but when did being unusual ever stop a celebrity? Little Johnnie Rose is named in honor of Melissa Etheridge's father, who, according to a post on Tammy Lynn Michael's blog, was a very important figure in her early life.
# 6. Zolten. No celebrity baby name list is complete without a clanger from Penn Jillette and wife Emily Zolten. Last year, they named their daughter Moxie Crimefighter. This year, they named their son "Zolten," which happens to be Mrs. Jillette's maiden name. And they would have gotten away with it, except that in explaining their choice, Jillette stated that "most importantly, it's the name of Dracula's dog." And that's the meaning that has stuck.
# 5.Moses. When Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin named their son Moses, it left many observers puzzled. Why? Back in 2004 they named their daughter Apple. Did they now pick an ultra-traditional name to compensate? Sadly, it doesn't seem to have worked. Now all anyone can focus on is the sibling combination they have created. As in, "hi, please meet our two kids, Apple and Moses." It just doesn't work. Maybe Penn Jillette is on the right track. Give the first one a weird name, give 'em all a weird name.
# 4. Dannielynn Hope. In September, the tragic death of Anna Nicole Smith's 20 year-old son touched everyone. In the soap opera of Anna Nicole's life, it seemed that Daniel was an innocent bystander. Smith's daughter was born a few days before Daniel's death, and by naming her Dannielynn Hope, in honor of a brother she will never know, Smith at least did one thing well.
# 3. Jayden James. Is it Sutton? Is it Jesse? Is it a boy? Is it a girl? September was a month of frenzied speculation, as everyone awaited the birth of Britney Spears's and Kevin Federline's second child. First, everyone thought 'he' would be a 'she'. Wrong. Then everyone thought his name was Sutton Pierce. Wrong again. But more than a month passed before the world learned the shocking truth: little Sutton Pierce was really named Jayden James. Jayden means "Thankful" in Hebrew. The little guy is likely be anything but thankful, when he's old enough to understand where he landed.
# 2. Suri. In April, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes announced the birth of their daughter, Suri. What did "Suri" mean? Experts from Israel were consulted, when it appeared that "Suri" meant "get lost" in Hebrew. Other meanings surfaced from around the globe. It meant "rose" in Persian; "sun" in Sanskrit; it was a Pashtun tribe in India, and a "pickpocket" in Japan. No-one knew what to believe. Then, it was revealed that "Suri" meant "pointy-nosed" among the Toda people of southern India. Suri's stock was sinking fast. So Tom and Katie, Inc. went into full damage-control mode. October's Vanity Fair magazine was graced with a touching photo spread that portrayed little Suri with her doting parents. It worked. Everyone now loves little Suri. Even though no-one still knows what the name really means.
# 1. Shiloh Nouvel. Only the second coming of the Messiah could rival the media hysteria of May, 2006, as the world waited for Angelina to give birth. For weeks, Brad and Angelina had co-opted the entire African nation of Namibia, as their personal maternity ward. The world's press was agog with excitement. When little Shiloh finally arrived, nobody cared that much about her name. What the world cared about was that the waiting was over, and Angelina had really had her baby. The planet released its collective breath, which it had been holding for several weeks. The baby was finally here. Who cared if a few party poopers associated "Shiloh" was some bloodstained Civil War battlefield? Brad and Angelina had picked the name, and therefore it was good. The most-anticipated baby in human history had arrived. Mother and daughter were doing fine. It was only May, 2006, but the celebrity baby of the year had arrived.
About the Author
Neil Street is editor of the Celebrity Baby Names Blog, http://www.celebritybabynamesblog.com , a leading website covering celebrity baby names. He is also co-publisher of the Baby Names Garden website, which is home to a complete list of 2006 celebrity baby names, http://www.babynamesgarden.com/celebritybabies2006.aspx
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Friday, December 22, 2006
New Ideas In The Top 100 Baby Names
Is it time to choose that wonderful name? Perhaps you are looking at the top 100 baby names. Or, you may be interested in names and their meanings.
Among the top 100 baby names are several new trends. Perhaps you can use them to help you make your choice.
Here 5 ideas from the latest top baby names:
1) Parents are choosing many biblical names. In fact, among the most popular baby boy names are Jacob, Michael, Joshua and Matthew. Each of these names is from the Hebrew. High on the list of baby girls names are Hannah, Abigail, Elizabeth, Samantha and Sarah. These names are also Hebrew in origin.
2) Last names are used as first names. There is a tendency for parents to give their children family names. Until the 1970s, such last names were reserved for boys. But from the 1970s until today they are increasingly given to girls. Ashley, Madison, and Sydney are high on the list of baby girls names. Tyler and Taylor remain popular as baby boy names.
3) Names and their meanings are important. Today, parents are looking at the meaning of names. For instance, Olivia means “olive tree,” the symbol of peace. Alyssa means “noble.” William denotes “valiant protector. And Alexander means “brave.”
4) Unusual baby names are more popular than ever. Baby girl names include Aaliyah, Autumn, Brooklyn, Destiny, Nevaeh, and Trinty. Among unusual baby boy names are Aiden, Caden, Jaden, and Xavier.
5) Baby names reflect the culture. Parents often choose baby boy names and baby girl names based on movies, TV shows, books and songs. Among popular baby girls names are Alexis from “Dynasty,” Ashley from singer Ashley Judd, and Samantha from the TV show “Bewitched.” Among celebrity baby boy names are Brandon from “Beverly Hills 90210,” and Ryan from the series “Ryan’s Hope.”
Whether you are researching the meaning of names or looking for unusual baby names, the name you give your baby is a gift that lasts a lifetime.
About the Author:
Benedict Manovill shows you more about names and their meanings plus discover a dazzling gift at giftscrolls4u.com
Read more articles by: Benedict Manovill
Article Source: www.iSnare.com
Among the top 100 baby names are several new trends. Perhaps you can use them to help you make your choice.
Here 5 ideas from the latest top baby names:
1) Parents are choosing many biblical names. In fact, among the most popular baby boy names are Jacob, Michael, Joshua and Matthew. Each of these names is from the Hebrew. High on the list of baby girls names are Hannah, Abigail, Elizabeth, Samantha and Sarah. These names are also Hebrew in origin.
2) Last names are used as first names. There is a tendency for parents to give their children family names. Until the 1970s, such last names were reserved for boys. But from the 1970s until today they are increasingly given to girls. Ashley, Madison, and Sydney are high on the list of baby girls names. Tyler and Taylor remain popular as baby boy names.
3) Names and their meanings are important. Today, parents are looking at the meaning of names. For instance, Olivia means “olive tree,” the symbol of peace. Alyssa means “noble.” William denotes “valiant protector. And Alexander means “brave.”
4) Unusual baby names are more popular than ever. Baby girl names include Aaliyah, Autumn, Brooklyn, Destiny, Nevaeh, and Trinty. Among unusual baby boy names are Aiden, Caden, Jaden, and Xavier.
5) Baby names reflect the culture. Parents often choose baby boy names and baby girl names based on movies, TV shows, books and songs. Among popular baby girls names are Alexis from “Dynasty,” Ashley from singer Ashley Judd, and Samantha from the TV show “Bewitched.” Among celebrity baby boy names are Brandon from “Beverly Hills 90210,” and Ryan from the series “Ryan’s Hope.”
Whether you are researching the meaning of names or looking for unusual baby names, the name you give your baby is a gift that lasts a lifetime.
About the Author:
Benedict Manovill shows you more about names and their meanings plus discover a dazzling gift at giftscrolls4u.com
Read more articles by: Benedict Manovill
Article Source: www.iSnare.com
Sunday, December 17, 2006
Five Easy Steps To Picking The Perfect Baby Name
One of the few decisions you'll make during pregnancy thatwill, in fact, last throughout your child's lifetime is thechoice of your baby's name. (Unlike, for example, yourchoice of stroller or whether to use Lamaze or hypnosis toease labor pains.) To choose the best name for your baby,follow these simple tips:
1. Don't try to please other people.
Everyone from your in-laws to the supermarket checkout ladyis going to have an opinion about what you name your child.But the only opinions that really matter are yours and yourspouse's.
2. Keep it a secret!
If you tell everyone names you've chosen before the baby isborn, they won't hesitate to criticize your choices. But ifyou keep it to yourself and announce the name and the birthat the same time, everyone will compliment you on a greatname choice.
3. Consider how your child will feel about the name as he orshe grows up.
Will it be difficult for the teachers to pronounce inschool? Will she be teased because it sounds funny orrhymes with an unfortunate word? Does it sound like a veryyoung or very old name? You want to choose something yourchild will be comfortable with at all phases of his life.
4. Check the initials to make sure they aren't problematic.
One of the moms I surveyed for "The Gallagher Guide to theBaby Years" told the story about her relative who named hisbaby, William Eugene Thompson. A nice name, but theinitials (W.E.T) weren't ideal for monograms.
5. Decide in advance, or at least have a couple of namesunder consideration, by the beginning of the thirdtrimester.
There's so much to do as your due date gets closer. Youdon't want to be under pressure to choose a name because youwent into labor early and had to come up with something atthe hospital. Check out BabyNames.com (www.babynames.com)for lots of neat ideas for baby names.
About the Author:
Stephanie Gallagher is Author of "The Gallagher Guide to the Baby Years: The Real Mom's Survey of Top-Rated Products and Advice." To subscribe to her ezine, "The Shopping Mom's Weekly Tip, send a blank email to theshoppingmom@aweber.com.
Read more articles by: Stephanie Gallagher
Article Source: www.iSnare.com
1. Don't try to please other people.
Everyone from your in-laws to the supermarket checkout ladyis going to have an opinion about what you name your child.But the only opinions that really matter are yours and yourspouse's.
2. Keep it a secret!
If you tell everyone names you've chosen before the baby isborn, they won't hesitate to criticize your choices. But ifyou keep it to yourself and announce the name and the birthat the same time, everyone will compliment you on a greatname choice.
3. Consider how your child will feel about the name as he orshe grows up.
Will it be difficult for the teachers to pronounce inschool? Will she be teased because it sounds funny orrhymes with an unfortunate word? Does it sound like a veryyoung or very old name? You want to choose something yourchild will be comfortable with at all phases of his life.
4. Check the initials to make sure they aren't problematic.
One of the moms I surveyed for "The Gallagher Guide to theBaby Years" told the story about her relative who named hisbaby, William Eugene Thompson. A nice name, but theinitials (W.E.T) weren't ideal for monograms.
5. Decide in advance, or at least have a couple of namesunder consideration, by the beginning of the thirdtrimester.
There's so much to do as your due date gets closer. Youdon't want to be under pressure to choose a name because youwent into labor early and had to come up with something atthe hospital. Check out BabyNames.com (www.babynames.com)for lots of neat ideas for baby names.
About the Author:
Stephanie Gallagher is Author of "The Gallagher Guide to the Baby Years: The Real Mom's Survey of Top-Rated Products and Advice." To subscribe to her ezine, "The Shopping Mom's Weekly Tip, send a blank email to theshoppingmom@aweber.com.
Read more articles by: Stephanie Gallagher
Article Source: www.iSnare.com
Saturday, December 16, 2006
Dozens of Baby Shower Themes
Choosing baby shower themes is the first step in planning a baby shower. Or, you may choose not to have a theme at all. However, having a theme for your baby shower should make the party entertaining, fun, and a memorable experience.
Before picking a shower theme, decide on what your baby shower guests would find enjoyable. Put yourself in their shoes and think about what you would want to do if you were the baby shower guests. Themes for your baby shower are time savers by providing a focus on the baby shower party.
The theme you decide on will determine everything else about the baby shower. The location, whom to invite, what kind of baby shower decorations, games, food and beverages.
You also need to determine if the baby shower will be before the baby arrives or after.
One of the themes that the Ladies would like would be a tea theme party. There are tea gift baskets that would work well with a tea theme party. Not only can Gift Baskets provide the theme for the baby shower, they can double as a centerpiece for your table decorations. With so many themed gift baskets available, you will be able to use a gift basket for almost any baby shower theme.
More Examples of Baby Shower Themes:
Baby Diaper Cake shower theme
Teddy Bear shower theme
Gift Basket shower theme
Stork shower theme
Harvest Moon shower theme
Nursery Rhyme shower theme
Baby invitation shower theme
Baby safari shower theme
Winnie the pooh baby shower theme
Christmas baby shower theme
Baby Shower cake theme
Baby girl shower theme
baby duck shower theme
Baby boy shower theme
Baby game shower theme
Baby butterly shower theme
Noahs ark shower theme
Decoration shower theme
Frog shower theme
Book shower theme
Rubby ducky shower theme
Sports shower theme
Care bear shower theme
Ducky shower theme
Teddy bear shower theme
Snoopy shower theme
Tigger shower theme
Jungle shower theme
Princess shower theme
Angel shower theme
Cowboy shower theme
Precious moments shower theme
Sports theme
Jungle theme
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Randy is owner of How to Plan a Baby Shower where you can get more tips and ideas for your baby shower. You can also purchase and find free baby shower games. Randy owned and operated a very successful storefront/mailorder business from 1988 to 2003. Currently full time owner/operator of several online businesses.
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Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Counterparts of the name Aaron and Abraham
| English | German | French | Italian | Spanish | Portuguese | Finnish | Russian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron | Aaron | Aaron | Aronne | Aarón | Aarão, Arão | Aaron | Аарон |
| Polish | Ukrainian | Latin | Arabic | Romanian | Hungarian | Lithuanian | |
| Aaron | Аарон | Aaron | Haroon | Aron | Áron | Aronas |
| English | German | French | Italian | Spanish | Portuguese | Finnish | Russian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham | Abraham | Abraham | Abramo | Abraham | Abraão | Aapo | Авраам, Абрам |
| Polish | Ukrainian | Latin | Arabic | Romanian | Hungarian | Lithuanian | |
| Abraham | Авраам | n/a | Ibrahim | Avram | n/a | Abraomas |
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Baby Name Trends: From Classic To Hip
Goodbye Bertha, Hello Kaitlyn! The top baby names of today break with tradition and follow-up on new trends. Because choosing the perfect name can be a daunting task, many informative web sites have been launched with parents in mind.
A name is central to a child's earliest sense of identity. It's often the first word he or she learns to read and write. Naming trends of today are defined by celebrities, literary classics, and even name brands. Look no further than your favorite book, car, or brand for baby name ideas. Names like "Armani", "Del Monte", "Infiniti", "Celica", "Chevy", and "Lexus" are increasing in popularity.
Unisex names are another trend that is gaining steam. Parents are using names such as Jordan, Madison, Devon, Bailey, Parker, and Logan on boys and girls. However, when naming a baby, parents must consider if it invites potential teasing. Boys are often targeted more heavily than girls.
Want to add a twist to your baby's name? Another naming trend includes spelling classical names untraditionally. There are usually at least five different ways to spell any name. This way, you can add variety to a classical favorite.
You could also use a name inspired by nature. Examples for boys include Ashton, Avery, Birch, Bradley, Grant, Holden, Landon, Logan, or Wesley. For girls you could use Beverly, Brooke, Erica, Hayley, Lauren, Lillian, or Olivia.
Want a crafty name? Bailey, Baker, Carter, Cooper, Foster, Mason, Porter, and Turner may be more your style. However, you can’t go wrong with the following chart-topping baby names, whether you prefer the 1900's or the 1990's.
Names of the 1900's:
Boys: John, William, James, Charles and Robert
Girls: Mary, Helen, Elizabeth, Marie, and Alice
Names of the 1990's:
Boys: Michael, Christopher, Joshua, Jacob, Andrew, David, and Tyler
Girls: Ahley, Emily, Sarah, Amanda, Taylor, Megan, Kayla, and Nicole
Best of luck. ; )
About the Author:
GranMamma is the webmaster at the Baby Names Box - http://www.babynamebox.com - Where you can explore over 6,000 baby names and their meanings. Read articles on parenting, family, home and gardening. Be sure to say hi to GranMamma!Read more articles by: Alli Ross Article Source: www.iSnare.com
A name is central to a child's earliest sense of identity. It's often the first word he or she learns to read and write. Naming trends of today are defined by celebrities, literary classics, and even name brands. Look no further than your favorite book, car, or brand for baby name ideas. Names like "Armani", "Del Monte", "Infiniti", "Celica", "Chevy", and "Lexus" are increasing in popularity.
Unisex names are another trend that is gaining steam. Parents are using names such as Jordan, Madison, Devon, Bailey, Parker, and Logan on boys and girls. However, when naming a baby, parents must consider if it invites potential teasing. Boys are often targeted more heavily than girls.
Want to add a twist to your baby's name? Another naming trend includes spelling classical names untraditionally. There are usually at least five different ways to spell any name. This way, you can add variety to a classical favorite.
You could also use a name inspired by nature. Examples for boys include Ashton, Avery, Birch, Bradley, Grant, Holden, Landon, Logan, or Wesley. For girls you could use Beverly, Brooke, Erica, Hayley, Lauren, Lillian, or Olivia.
Want a crafty name? Bailey, Baker, Carter, Cooper, Foster, Mason, Porter, and Turner may be more your style. However, you can’t go wrong with the following chart-topping baby names, whether you prefer the 1900's or the 1990's.
Names of the 1900's:
Boys: John, William, James, Charles and Robert
Girls: Mary, Helen, Elizabeth, Marie, and Alice
Names of the 1990's:
Boys: Michael, Christopher, Joshua, Jacob, Andrew, David, and Tyler
Girls: Ahley, Emily, Sarah, Amanda, Taylor, Megan, Kayla, and Nicole
Best of luck. ; )
About the Author:
GranMamma is the webmaster at the Baby Names Box - http://www.babynamebox.com - Where you can explore over 6,000 baby names and their meanings. Read articles on parenting, family, home and gardening. Be sure to say hi to GranMamma!Read more articles by: Alli Ross Article Source: www.iSnare.com
Monday, December 11, 2006
Popular Baby Girl Names in Europe
Female names
| Region (year) | No. 1 | No. 2 | No. 3 | No. 4 | No. 5 | No. 6 | No. 7 | No. 8 | No. 9 | No.10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austria (2003) [5] | Sarah | Anna | Julia | Laura | Lena | Hannah | Lisa | Katharina | Leonie | Vanessa |
| Belgium (2004) [6] | Emma | Marie | Laura | Julie | Sarah | Clara | Manon | Léa | Lisa | Camille |
| Czech Republic (2005, among Czech-speakers) [7] | Tereza | Eliška | Adéla | Natálie | Anna | Karolína | Kristýna | Aneta | Nikola | Kateřina |
| Denmark (first half of 2005) [8] | Mathilde | Emma | Laura | Sofie | Freja | Caroline | Ida | Sara | Julie | Anna |
| England and Wales (2005) [9] | Jessica | Emily | Sophie | Olivia | Chloe | Ellie | Grace | Lucy | Charlotte | Katie |
| Estonia (2003, among Estonian-speakers)[citation needed] | Sandra | Kristina | Anna | Laura | Maria | Diana | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Finland (2005, among Finnish-speakers) [10] | Emma | Ella | Siiri | Aino | Anni | Sara | Venla | Aada | Emilia | Hilda |
| France (2003) [11] | Léa | Manon | Emma | Chloé | Camille | Océane | Clara | Marie | Sarah | Inès |
| Germany (2005) [12] | Marie | Sophie, Sofie | Maria | Anna, Anne | Leonie | Lena | Emily | Lea, Leah | Julia | Laura |
| Hungary (2005) [13] | Anna | Viktória | Réka | Vivien | Zsófia | Petra | Dorina | Fanni | Boglárka | Eszter |
| Iceland (2000-2004) [14] | Anna | Sara | Katrín | Guðrún | María | Telma | Kristín | Birta | Eva | Helga |
| Ireland (2005) [15] | Emma | Sarah | Katie | Amy | Aoife | Ciara | Sophie | Chloe | Leah | Ella |
| Lithuania (2004, total population)[16] | Ona | Janina | Irena | Elena | Danutė | Regina | Aldona | Marija | N/A | N/A |
| Lithuania (2005, babies born)[16] | Gabija | Kamilė | Emilija | Gabrielė | Ugnė | Austėja | Viktorija | Evelina | Augustė | Rugilė |
| Netherlands (2005) [17] | Sanne | Emma | Anna | Iris | Anouk | Lisa | Eva | Julia | Lotte | Isa |
| Northern Ireland (2003) [18] | Emma | Katie | Chloe | Caitlin | Amy | Ellie | Rachel | Sarah | Megan | Hannah |
| Norway (2005) [19] | Emma | Thea | Ida | Sara | Julie | Emilie | Hanna | Nora | Malin | Ingrid |
| Poland (2004, total population) [20] | Anna | Maria | Katarzyna | Małgorzata | Agnieszka | Krystyna | Barbara | Ewa | Elżbieta | Zofia |
| Portugal (2003) [citation needed] | Catarina | Maria | Joana | Inês | Ana | Cátia | Filipa | Mafalda | Vanessa | Carolina |
| Scotland (2005) [21] | Sophie | Emma | Ellie | Amy | Erin | Lucy | Katie | Chloe | Rebecca | Emily |
| Slovenia (2004, total population) [citation needed] | Marija | Ana | Irena | Jožefa | Maja | Frančiška | Mojca | Ivana | Mateja | n/a |
| Spain (2005, excluding Basque Country & Catalonia) [22] | Lucía | María | Paula | Laura | Marta | Andrea | Alba | Sara | Claudia | Ana |
| Basque Country, Spain (2005) [22] | Ana | Irati | Leire | Izaro | Naroa | Maria | Nerea | June | Paula | Nahia |
| Catalonia, Spain (2005) [22] | Paula | Maria | Carla | Laura | Laia | Julia | Alba | Marta | Claudia | Andrea |
| Sweden (2005, ) [23] | Emma | Maja | Julia | Alice | Ida | Linnéa | Elin | Alva | Hanna | Ella |
| Switzerland (2004, among German-speakers) [24] | Lea | Anna | Laura | Leonie | Julia | Lara | Chiara | Nina | Jana | Vanessa |
| Turkey (2000-2005) [25] | Zeynep | Merve | Elif | Irem | Fatma | n.a. | n.a. | n.a. | n.a | n.a |
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Popular baby boys name in Europe
Male names
| Region (year) | No. 1 | No. 2 | No. 3 | No. 4 | No. 5 | No. 6 | No. 7 | No. 8 | No. 9 | No. 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austria (2003) [5] | Lukas | Florian | Tobias | David | Alexander | Fabian | Michael | Julian | Daniel | Simon |
| Belgium (2004) [6] | Noah | Thomas | Lucas | Milan | Nathan | Louis | Maxime | Arthur | Robbe | Hugo |
| Czech Republic (2005, among Czech-speakers) [7] | Jan | Jakub | Tomáš | Adam | Ondřej | Martin | Filip | Lukáš | Vojtěch | Matěj |
| Denmark (first half of 2005) [8] | Magnus | Lucas | Mathias | Oliver | Frederik | Emil | Mikkel | Tobias | Nikolaj | Victor |
| England and Wales (2005, b.) [9] | Jack | Joshua | Thomas | James | Oliver | Daniel | Samuel | William | Harry | Joseph |
| Estonia (2003, among Estonian-speakers)[citation needed] | Martin | Markus | Aleksander | Rasmus | Kevin | Robin | Sander | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Finland (2005, among Finnish-speakers) [10] | Veeti | Eetu | Aleksi | Joona | Elias | Juho | Lauri | Arttu | Leevi | Matias |
| France (2003) [11] | Lucas | Théo | Thomas | Hugo | Maxime | Enzo | Antoine | Clément | Alexandre | Quentin |
| Germany (2005) [12] | Alexander | Maximilian | Leon | Lukas, Lucas | Luca | Paul | Jonas | Felix | Tim | David |
| Hungary (2005) [13] | Bence | Máté | Balázs | Dávid | Dániel | Levente | Tamás | Ádám | Péter | Gergő |
| Iceland (2001) [14] | Sigurður | Guðmundur | Jón | Gunnar | Ólafur | Magnús | Einar | Kristján | Björn | Bjarni |
| Ireland (2004) [15] | Sean | Jack | Conor | Adam | James | Daniel | Cian | Luke | Michael | Aaron |
| Lithuania (2004, total population)[16] | Jonas | Antanas | Vytautas | Juozas | Petras | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lithuania (2005, babies born)[16] | Lukas | Matas | Nojus | Mantas | Rokas | Dovydas | Dominykas | Martynas | Nedas | Arnas |
| Netherlands (2005) [17] | Daan | Sem | Thomas | Tim | Lucas | Lars | Thijs | Milan | Jesse | Bram |
| Northern Ireland (2003) [18] | Jack | Matthew | Adam | James | Ryan | Joshua | Conor | Ben | Daniel | Dylan |
| Norway (2005) [19] | Markus | Mathias | Jonas | Kristian | Tobias | Alexander | Adrian | Henrik | Andreas | Martin |
| Poland (2004, total population) [20] | Jan | Andrzej | Piotr | Krzysztof | Stanisław | Tomasz | Paweł | Józef | Marcin | Marek |
| Portugal (2003) [citation needed] | Miguel | João | Pedro | Tiago | Filipe | José | Gonçalo | Marco | Daniel | Carlos |
| Scotland (2005) [21] | Lewis | Jack | Callum | James | Ryan | Cameron | Kyle | Jamie | Daniel | Matthew |
| Slovenia (2004, total population) [citation needed] | Franc | Janez | Anton | Jožef | Ivan | Andrej | Jože | Marko | Marjan | Peter |
| Spain (2005, excluding Basque Country & Catalonia) [22] | Alejandro | Daniel | Pablo | David | Javier | Adrián | Álvaro | Sergio | Carlos | Hugo |
| Basque Country, Spain (2005) [22] | Iker | Unai | Jon | Mikel | Ander | Asier | Aitor | Eneko | Julen | Aimar |
| Catalonia, Spain (2005) [22] | Marc | Alex | Pau | David | Pol | Daniel | Arnau | Joel | Gerard | Jordi |
| Sweden (2005) [23] | Oscar | William | Lucas | Filip | Isak | Elias | Alexander | Emil | Hugo | Viktor |
| Switzerland (2004, among German-speakers) [24] | Luca | Noah | David | Jan | Joël | Simon | Nico | Tim | Jonas | Lukas |
| Turkey (2000-2005) [25] | Mehmet | Yusuf | Furkan | Mustafa | Emre | n.a | n.a | n.a | n.a | n.a |
Monday, December 04, 2006
Can Your Name Shape Your Destiny?
People have always believed in the power of your name to shape your destiny. But can it really? And can knowledge of the hidden power of a name help parents pick a 'better' name for their baby?
Several philosophies embody strong beliefs about the significance, and power, behind your name. There is the 'psychological' camp, the 'mystical' camp, the 'religious/spiritual' camp, and the 'sound' camp. All four overlap, but there are real differences.
The psychological approach maintains that your name influences how people perceive you, and this affects how they treat you. In turn, this affects your self-image and self-esteem, from early childhood onward. In its simplest form, a child with an 'unusual' name, such as Archibald, may be continuously teased in school, and this will hurt Archibald's self-image and development. By contrast, an 'Andrew' or a 'Christopher,' both very popular names, are empowering, because other people unconsciously respond to them with a certain level of respect.
Psychological research shows that boys with unusual first names tend to display more emotional disturbances than boys with more traditional names. But, as researchers point out, it is important not to overstate this phenomenon. Are the boys in question more troubled because of their names, or because of the parents, and family background, which gave them strange names in the first place? But certainly, there are many instances where 'desirable' names are shown to lead to greater success.
In the mystical realm, there are several ancient belief systems which hold that your name has innate power and meaning, and that by knowing this meaning, you can harness the power in your life.
Numerology is the systematic study of numbers and their interrelationships. Since ancient times, many cultures have developed complex symbolic number systems. Numerologists assign meanings and significance to each number. Through numerology, according to its adherents, you can gain a deep understanding of the symbolic meaning of your name, and harness this understanding in your daily life.
The Kabbalah, the ancient mystical philosophy of the Jewish religion, is based on the Tree of Life and the interrelationship among all things. These interrelationships include numerical values from the Tree of Life, and can be combined with the mystical meanings of letters in the alphabet. A Kabbalistic analysis of a person's name provides deep insights into their personality and character. Your name, according to this philosophy, is a key to understanding yourself.
The ancient European system of 'runes' also assigns special meanings to each symbol. Using the runic 'alphabet,' also known as the 'Futhark,' you can convert your name into a group of runic symbols, which in turn, paint a full picture of your personality and attributes.
Turning to more traditional faith-based beliefs, many religions and cultures place enormous importance on given names, and, often, on the naming ceremony. Ashkenazic Jews believe that the name represents a person's soul, and hence can influence an entire life. Because of this, Ashkenazic Jews refuse to name a baby after a living relative, for fear that the two souls would have to share a name, thereby shortening the life of the older relative.
In the Book of Proverbs, 22:1, it says that 'a good name is to be chosen rather than great riches.' What does this mean? Many biblical names have both literal and spiritual meanings, and for many parents, a biblical baby name is believed to bestow spiritual gifts on a baby. The biblical name Ariel literally means 'Lion of God' in Hebrew, and its spiritual meaning is 'Powerful Leader.' Religious parents who name a child this way are hoping the child will grow up to be a strong leader in society.
One fascinating school of thought holds that the very sound of a name, repeated endlessly through the centuries, helps determine what that name 'means.' In his book 'The Secret Universe of Names,' Roy Feinson argues that the sound of a name itself evokes a particular emotional response in those who hear it. Furthermore, Feinson claims, the act of speaking contorts the facial muscles in certain ways, in turn affecting the emotional response of the listener. Feinson tracks various paramaters showing how certain names, and name sounds, can affect our lives in many ways.
Finally, there is the 'harmonic vibration' school, espoused by Pierre Le Rouzic in his book 'The Secret Meaning of Names'. Le Rouzic argues that names contain hidden vibrations, which are an embedded aspect of a person's character. The vibrations begin before birth, as the child within the mother's womb 'speaks' to the mother. For this reason, Le Rouzic says, it is mothers who best understand the nature of the child they are bearing, and it is mothers who should take the lead in naming the child. The vibrations of a name are also connected to specific colors, animals, plants, and so forth. All come together to form 'character' types that can accurately describe a child's future personality and character.
Can you be sure that your baby's name will affect his or her entire life? Probably not. But prospective parents may want to give some credence to the various schools of thought about the significance of names. All of these belief systems are based on ancient, time-tested philosophies. Even if you don't subscribe fully to any one system, there is much to learn, and think about, in all of them. For parents who make up new names in order to be different - they may want to think twice about what they are doing. If your name is truly part of your destiny, then naming your baby is a serious responsibility.
About the Author
Neil Street is co-publisher of http://www.babynamesgarden.com , a website dedicated to helping prospective parents choose a baby name. He has written about names and destiny at http://www.babynamesgarden.com/nameasdestiny.aspx
Several philosophies embody strong beliefs about the significance, and power, behind your name. There is the 'psychological' camp, the 'mystical' camp, the 'religious/spiritual' camp, and the 'sound' camp. All four overlap, but there are real differences.
The psychological approach maintains that your name influences how people perceive you, and this affects how they treat you. In turn, this affects your self-image and self-esteem, from early childhood onward. In its simplest form, a child with an 'unusual' name, such as Archibald, may be continuously teased in school, and this will hurt Archibald's self-image and development. By contrast, an 'Andrew' or a 'Christopher,' both very popular names, are empowering, because other people unconsciously respond to them with a certain level of respect.
Psychological research shows that boys with unusual first names tend to display more emotional disturbances than boys with more traditional names. But, as researchers point out, it is important not to overstate this phenomenon. Are the boys in question more troubled because of their names, or because of the parents, and family background, which gave them strange names in the first place? But certainly, there are many instances where 'desirable' names are shown to lead to greater success.
In the mystical realm, there are several ancient belief systems which hold that your name has innate power and meaning, and that by knowing this meaning, you can harness the power in your life.
Numerology is the systematic study of numbers and their interrelationships. Since ancient times, many cultures have developed complex symbolic number systems. Numerologists assign meanings and significance to each number. Through numerology, according to its adherents, you can gain a deep understanding of the symbolic meaning of your name, and harness this understanding in your daily life.
The Kabbalah, the ancient mystical philosophy of the Jewish religion, is based on the Tree of Life and the interrelationship among all things. These interrelationships include numerical values from the Tree of Life, and can be combined with the mystical meanings of letters in the alphabet. A Kabbalistic analysis of a person's name provides deep insights into their personality and character. Your name, according to this philosophy, is a key to understanding yourself.
The ancient European system of 'runes' also assigns special meanings to each symbol. Using the runic 'alphabet,' also known as the 'Futhark,' you can convert your name into a group of runic symbols, which in turn, paint a full picture of your personality and attributes.
Turning to more traditional faith-based beliefs, many religions and cultures place enormous importance on given names, and, often, on the naming ceremony. Ashkenazic Jews believe that the name represents a person's soul, and hence can influence an entire life. Because of this, Ashkenazic Jews refuse to name a baby after a living relative, for fear that the two souls would have to share a name, thereby shortening the life of the older relative.
In the Book of Proverbs, 22:1, it says that 'a good name is to be chosen rather than great riches.' What does this mean? Many biblical names have both literal and spiritual meanings, and for many parents, a biblical baby name is believed to bestow spiritual gifts on a baby. The biblical name Ariel literally means 'Lion of God' in Hebrew, and its spiritual meaning is 'Powerful Leader.' Religious parents who name a child this way are hoping the child will grow up to be a strong leader in society.
One fascinating school of thought holds that the very sound of a name, repeated endlessly through the centuries, helps determine what that name 'means.' In his book 'The Secret Universe of Names,' Roy Feinson argues that the sound of a name itself evokes a particular emotional response in those who hear it. Furthermore, Feinson claims, the act of speaking contorts the facial muscles in certain ways, in turn affecting the emotional response of the listener. Feinson tracks various paramaters showing how certain names, and name sounds, can affect our lives in many ways.
Finally, there is the 'harmonic vibration' school, espoused by Pierre Le Rouzic in his book 'The Secret Meaning of Names'. Le Rouzic argues that names contain hidden vibrations, which are an embedded aspect of a person's character. The vibrations begin before birth, as the child within the mother's womb 'speaks' to the mother. For this reason, Le Rouzic says, it is mothers who best understand the nature of the child they are bearing, and it is mothers who should take the lead in naming the child. The vibrations of a name are also connected to specific colors, animals, plants, and so forth. All come together to form 'character' types that can accurately describe a child's future personality and character.
Can you be sure that your baby's name will affect his or her entire life? Probably not. But prospective parents may want to give some credence to the various schools of thought about the significance of names. All of these belief systems are based on ancient, time-tested philosophies. Even if you don't subscribe fully to any one system, there is much to learn, and think about, in all of them. For parents who make up new names in order to be different - they may want to think twice about what they are doing. If your name is truly part of your destiny, then naming your baby is a serious responsibility.
About the Author
Neil Street is co-publisher of http://www.babynamesgarden.com , a website dedicated to helping prospective parents choose a baby name. He has written about names and destiny at http://www.babynamesgarden.com/nameasdestiny.aspx
Dealing with Pregnancy Weight Gain-The Right Foods, Exercise, and Stress-Relieving Tips
Gaining weight is a natural and, in fact, essential part of pregnancy. On average, a pregnant woman will gain anywhere from 25 to 35 pounds. Such weight gain is vital to a baby's development. Therefore, dieting during pregnancy can be disastrous for both mother and child.
Yet, there are some women who gain an excess amount of weight during pregnancy. They may put on upwards of 75 pounds before the baby is due. Such large weight gain can be quite unhealthy for the mother, and can make the delivery that much harder. (After Delivery Tip: One benefit of breastfeeding is that it helps your uterus get back to its normal size faster, and, can help you drop weight faster.)
The Importance of a Healthy Diet
The critical role of a healthy diet during pregnancy cannot be overstated. Both you and your baby need key vitamins and minerals during this time. While it is true that you can benefit from taking prenatal vitamins, it's also important to maintain a safe eating plan during pregnancy. Therefore, when at all possible, eliminate junk food from your diet. Such food is loaded with empty calories that will do nothing but pack on the pounds. Rely on fruits to satisfy your sweet tooth, and use fresh vegetables to alleviate your hunger pangs. Also, make sure that you have sufficient servings of lean meat, fish, and poultry.
Exercise-A Critical Factor
It's important that you exercise during pregnancy. Not only will it help to keep you in good shape, but it could also ease your delivery. Perhaps the best exercise a pregnant woman can do is simple walking. You can do it anytime, anywhere, and it will keep you in fine form. If you were an athlete prior to getting pregnant, be sure to consult with your doctor to find out which types of physical activities you can continue into your pregnancy. (After Delivery Tip: Exercise after pregnancy is just as important as exercise during pregnancy. If you love the outdoors, look into purchasing a baby jogging stroller. That way - you and baby can be together while you get your much needed exercise).
Proven Stress-Relievers
It's also important that you do what you can to reduce stress in your life. It's well-documented that people who feel as if they are under extreme stress may eat more in order to reduce their anxiety level. A warm bath, some relaxing music, candlelight, and a good book are all proven stress-relievers. Following these, and other pregnancy stress tips, can help keep your weight gain in the normal range, and help keep your stress level down, after all - you should enjoy your pregnancy!
Article by Michelle O'Connor, Citizens of Humanity Maternity Jeans
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