Baby Boys and Girls Names

All new parents have to make the important decision of a suitable first name for their new baby. With so many names to choose from it can be a daunting task to find the perfect name. Should you choose a traditional name, a modern one or a unique one?

When choosing a name you must bear in mind that the name you choose for your child will say a lot about them - like it or not, many people judge a person by their name. Therefore, it is vital that you take time to choose the correct name for your baby boy or girl.

Some question to ask before choosing a name for your new baby

• Will the name still be suitable when you child has grown up?
• Does the name suit your family surname?
• Do the initials have a silly or embarrassing meaning?
• Is the name likely to be abbreviated to a nickname that you don't like?

How to use this website to choose a name

If you look lower down this page you will see some random suggestions for boys and girls names.

Here is a random selection of boy's names

Edgar - From the Old English, 'lucky spear'.

William - From the Old German, 'resolute protection'.

Harrison - From the surname meaning 'son of Harry'.

Fleming - A Scottish name, meaning a 'refugee'.

Claude - From the Latin, meaning 'lame'.

Here is a random selection of girl's names

Arlene - From the Gaelic, meaning a 'promise'.

Edwina - From the Old English, 'fortunate friend', this is the female form of Edwin.

Shirley - From the Old English, 'shire' and 'meadow'.

Caroline - Comes from the Italian female form of Charles (Carlo).

Faith - From the Latin, 'trust, devotion'.