Baby Name Definitions

Maybe you’re expecting a new bundle of joy sometime in the next nine months. Maybe you’re looking ahead into the future. Maybe you only have a week left to finally choose a name. Regardless, when you choose a baby name, you want a name that has positive meaning and positive connotations. Where can you find the real definitions?

First off, you’re at the right place to start. This webpage offers hundreds of definitions of baby names, from many different religious and cultural backgrounds. This webpage, however, is not a comprehensive listing of all names: rather, it is a guide to get you started where you need to be when you start to research baby names. It gives popular baby names as well as suggestions for finding and creating unique and unusual baby names.

If you want to be truly sure of the meaning of your baby’s name, you should check the name in various languages. Clara, for instance, means bright and famous in German or in Scandinavian languages, but it could also refer to county Clare in Ireland. You will also want to check a few sources to see if they give the same meaning for a name. Carin, in Irish Gaelic, means a friend. In Cornish, Carin means loved. In Italian, Carin means the beloved one. You can choose a name based on a single definition that appeals to you, or based on many definitions that combine to a satisfying whole.

Sometimes having too short a definition of a name can make the name lose appeal. For instance, if you heard that the name Mary means bitter (which it does) you might think that you don’t want to name your daughter Mary. However, if you then discover that it means bitter as in bitterly wanted daughter, you might find the name much more appealing. You might be considering the name Lawrence, and learn that it means “of laurels.” Unless you know that laurels were given as prizes for centuries in the past, you won’t understand the entire meaning of the name.

One of the best places to look up baby names is on the internet, because you can easily search to find your exact name in seconds. You might also want to do a google search for your name to find out what celebrities and historical or literary figures share the baby name that you are considering. However, as with all internet resources, you need to be wary, and might find it helpful to consult a baby name book. Our site gives advice on how to cheaply find baby name books and how to choose the best baby name book for you.

Choosing a name for your baby is an important part of being a parent. In some cultures, it’s one of the most significant things you can do for your baby. You want to choose a name that will be with your child for life. The myriad of possibilities can be both exciting and intimidating! This site is designed to give you the information you need in the easiest way possible, and to help you find things more exciting and less intimidating. Good luck starting on this baby naming adventure!