Choosing a Name

These names belonged to royalty on the European continent.

Your dreams can reveal a lot of possible choices when it comes to naming your new baby.

Astrological signs are a good place to look for inspiration, if you want to name your new baby according to his or her projected birth date.

If you're interested in the study of numerology, use it to help you in your search for the perfect baby name.

Here's a list of baby names taken from the names of gemstones and minerals.

These girls' names are the monikers of flowers, or derivatives of them.

Here's a list of place names that are sometimes used as given names.

Using gender-neutral names is a common practice today. Learn about the history of the practice here.

Members of the Mormon faith often create unusual names, like the ones listed here.

This list of famous Americans might inspire you in your search for the perfect baby name.

If you like the idea of a "famous" name, take a look at this list of the more unusual presidential names.

Here is a list of names held by important figures during America's Revolutionary War era.

American historical figures and leaders are a great source of interesting names for your new baby.

By L. Elizabeth Forry

If you are seeking a colonial name for your baby, we’ve compiled a list of 75 baby names that have their history and roots in the earliest days of America from the Mayflower and the first Thanksgiving up and through the Revolutionary War that brought America her Independence.

If names from cowboy movies don't inspire you, consider the symbols and icons of the Old West, or this list of western place names.

Here are some potential baby names, drawn from the names of legendary Western heroes and their foes.

Old cowboy movies and television shows are a great inspiration for western-sounding names, like the ones listed here.

If you're expecting multiple babies, this resource can help you pick multiple perfect names!