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

Shelley - Taken from the surname meaning 'meadow near a hill'.

Dorian - From the Greek, meaning 'one who came from the ancient Greek place named. Doria'.

Neville - From the French, 'new town'.

Fergus - From the Gaelic, 'man' and 'vigorous'.

James - From the Latin Iacomus.

Here is a random selection of girl's names

Bernardina - Spanish and Italian for 'Bernadette', meaning 'brave as a little bear'.

Bernadine - A variant of 'Bernadette', meaning 'brave as a little bear'.

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

Bella - Diminutive of 'Isabel', 'Isabella', 'Arabella' and 'Annabella'.

Barbara - From the Greek, meaning a 'foreigner.