Emily has topped the list of the most popular names for a baby girl in the US for the twelfth year running, while Jacob makes it nine consecutive years as the nation's favorite boy's name.The Social Security Administration's annual baby name ranking recorded only one new entry in the top ten for 2007 - Elizabeth, which returned after a two-year absence, demoting Samantha to … [Read more...] about Jacob and Emily king and queen of baby names

Parents, increasingly, are thinking up unique names for their children. An exotic association apart, there is at  least    one constructive advantage to this. An unusual name helps to confer exclusivity, helping the owner to stand out and  be recognized more easily. Think about how easy it is to remember a 'Terranova' from a crowd of Marys and Janes. … [Read more...] about Unusual Baby Names

Most dads are likely to embarrass their kids at some point whether it be cheering along over-enthusiastically a ball game or questioning their daughter's new boyfriend over his employment prospects, the list is endless.But some parents go further than others when it comes to humiliating their offspring. Take poor Talula Does The Hula From Hawaii, a young New Zealander landed … [Read more...] about Unusual baby names land parents in court

Parents looking for a name for their newborn baby draw inspiration from various sources. This includes political figures, such as presidents or presidential candidates. In fact, new presidents often spawn naming trends and many past presidents' names have been on the popularity lists of the time. At various points in history, scores of parents have chosen to name their children … [Read more...] about Naming Children after Presidents

The year 2007 is over. When it comes to baby names, some names lost favor with parents this past year, while others gained in popularity. Here are some of the naming trends that were observed: Emma seems to have been pushed out of its reigning position as the most popular girls' name since 2004! Sophia, which gained slowly through 2002, and made it to the 10 most popular … [Read more...] about New Popular Baby Names in 2007