Place Names to Keep Off of Your Map

You can’t just throw a dart at a map and name your baby after the place it pierces. There are many places that easily make the cut for best outdoor markets, sandiest beaches, or most redheads but all of the awards in the world do not automatically qualify a location for the baby name lists.

Here are a few places to avoid (not necessarily to visit, eat, or buy collectibles from, but certainly naming your child after).

Africa
Arabia
Assisi
Bolivia
Caledonia
California
Colombia
Egypt
Elba
Florida
Guernsey
Haifa
Himalaya
Iberia
Ithica
Jamaica
Java
Juneau
Kenya
Louisiana
Majorka
Malta
Miami
Panama
Persia
Quintana
Sahara
Trinidad

Here are a few Place Names with a lot more functionality. They are not only good enough to be a city or country, but they may just be good enough to name your child after.

Abilene
Asia
Aspen
Austria
Avalon
Cairo
Carolina
Catalina
China
Eden
Florence
France
Geneva
Genoa
Georgia
Glasgow
Holland
India
Indiana
Ireland
Italia
Lourdes
Milan
Odessa
Olympia
Phoenix
Roma
Samara
Sicily
Siena
Sierra
Sonoma
Valencia
Venetia
Venice
Verona
Vienna

We've thrown all of our darts at the map to make our lists. For other baby name ideas and awesome birth announcements and photo birth announcements, visit Inventing Matilda at www.inventingmatilda.com. Seriously...just click the link.

It’s Not Your Fault Jr. – Blame Your Parents

{The following is a Public Service Announcement}
Please do not name your son after you and stick a junior after his name. Give him your middle name. Give him a nickname that is similar to your own first name.

Here is our beef with Jr. (It is really a beef with parents who replicate their own names for their children.)

When we call someone on the phone and a person answers and we ask for David, it is quite tacky to have to answer the question, “Do you want the big David or the little David?”

Stop using Jr. – That is what middle names are for and if you simply MUST name your child after you, just use Sequel instead. Or perhaps Sequel with an * and people ask about it, he can explain that the * is a symbolic footnote pertaining to his Father’s name. Explaining his asterisk, little Sequel* will gain much more credibility than if he were to just go through his life asking, “Do you want the Big David or the Little David?"

If Enya Started a Choir

If Enya Started a Choir these names would surely make the cut. You see, she has a soft spot for Celtic Baby Names.

Tenors and Bass
Adair
Alasdair
Alpin
Alwin
Angus
Baird
Baldwin
Blair
Callum
Cameron
Campbell
Clyde
Cormac
Cospatric
Craig
Crispin
Cuthbert
Drew
Duff
Dugald
Duncan
Ewan
Fergus
Fife
Finan
Fingal
Finlay
Fraser
Gavin
Gordon
Graham
Gregor
Guinn
Hamish
Ian
Innes
Jock
Keir
Keith
Kyle
Lachlan
Laird
Lennox
Magnus
Malcolm
Manius
Moray
Niall
Ossian
Ross
Seton
Sim
Sorley
Stewart
Swain
Tavish


Altos and Sopranos
Ailsa
Ainslee
Alexina
Alwyne
Amabel
Amilia
Barabal
Beth
Bevin
Cait
Edina
Elspeth
Finella
Fiona
Flora
Greer
Idonea
Iona
Isla
Keitha
Kirsty
Kyla
Lilleas
Lorna
Malvina
Mariota
Maura
Nairne
Nessa
Petrina
Robina
Rowena
Senga
Sheena
Shona
Sile
Sorcha
Theodosia
Triona

For birth announcements and photo cards to match any style, visit Inventing Matilda at www.inventingmatilda.com.

Our Little Princess Needs a Frog to Kiss

What’s a little princess without a princess name? These are names that are ideal for hard-core dressing up girls – glitter, crowns, and taffeta, and anything else that reeks of royalty.

Adela
Adelaide
Agnes
Alberta
Alexandra
Alice
Amabel
Amelia
Anne
Arabella
Augusta
Beatrice
Birgitte
Camille
Caroline
Catherine
Charlotte
Constance
Davina
Donada
Edith
Eleanor
Elizabeth
Ella
Emma
Feodora
Gabriella
Gertrude
Grace
Helena
Isabel
Isabella
Jane
Julia
Julianna
Louisa
Lucy
Marina
Mary
Matilda *our favorite*
Olivia
Sarah
Sophia
Stephanie
Victoria
Zara

Baby Names that Look Good with PRINCE in Front of Them

We were recently across the pond and found the (unofficial) baby name list for Charles and Diana. No, we didn’t dig through their trash. No, we weren’t really across the pond. No, this isn’t really their list…but it is a creative recreation of the names that make for great royalty headlines.

Albert
Alexander
Alfred
Andrew
Angus
Anthony
Archibald
Arthur
Charles
David
Duff
Duncan
Edgar
Edmund
Edward
Ernest
Finlay
Francis
Franklin
Frederick
George
Harold
Harry
Henry
Hugh
James
John
Leopold
Louis
Malcolm
Michael
Nicholas
Patrick
Paul Peter
Philip
Richard
Robert
Stephen
Thomas
Victor
Walter
William

Anatomically Correct Baby Names

Forget about baby name books. Just pick up a copy of Anatomy and Physiology for baby name ideas.

Aretha – Urethra-I have to pee like a racehorse.

Colin – Colin-Yes, by all means name your kid after your body's...on second thought, just see Kindey.

Oliver - Liver-The liver is the largest visceral organ in the human body.That can be your child's comeback when he is being teased about his name.

Adrianne – Adrenal Glands - They are chiefly responsible for regulating the stress response.

Ewan – Urine – you know, pee, peeps, pee pee, oops mom, etc.

Archer – Arch – Allows the body to support weight in an erect posture.

Shawn – Shin – The only part Beckham covers up in photo shoots.

Talbot – Tail Bone – Yes, it can break.

Amarie – Mammory – The parts that have to be covered during wardrobe malfunctions.

Phillip – Fallopian Tubes – Your first trip down a water slide.

Avery – Ovary – Your child's class might have two of them.

Stone – Kidney Stone-Not really a body part, but great boy/girl twin names: Stone and Kindey. Takers?

Brian – brain – You say tomato...

Destiny – Intestine – You are destined to think of your intestine.

Nick – neck – Nick and Nick were neck and neck.

Neil – Nail – That goes for fingers or toes.

Embrie – Embryo – We know you are excited about your pregnancy, but avoid names like ept and fertilized along with Embrie

Audrey - Artery-She might have a lot of heart.

Maxim – Maximus-We hope your son isn't a glutious.

Augustus – Esophagus – Your esophagus is very similar to the chocolate river tube that little Gloop was sucked up in Wonkaville.

Ace - A**

Cullen – Colon-Here is another blatant disregard for the actual portal of Number 2.

Darien – Derrière – If you aren't the lead dog, the scenery never changes.

Rhett – Retina – Surely you have an eye for better baby names.

Well that's enough anatomical fun for today. Here's a quick bonus for you just in case you aren't really into anatomy and you are still trying to find the perfect unique name. Just imagine essay day in second grade...

Maliyah – Malaria – Hello, I am named after a vector-borne infectious disease caused by protozoan parasites.

Funny URLs and Baby Names - Yes They Go Together

Let's just start with the hearty meat of this story. We found this list of URL's you have to see on Table for Five.

These companies obviously registered their domain names without actually looking to see what alternate meanings could be found in the letters. Take a look:

1. A site called ‘Who Represents‘ where you can find the name of the agent that represents a celebrity. Their domain name… wait for it… is www.whorepresents.com

2. Experts Exchange, a knowledge base where programmers can exchange advice and views at www.expertsexchange.com

3. Looking for a pen? Look no further than Pen Island at
www.penisland.net

4. Need a therapist? Try Therapist Finder at
www.therapistfinder.com

5. Then of course, there’s the Italian Power Generator company…
www.powergenitalia.com

6. And now, we have the Mole Station Native Nursery, based in New South Wales:
www.molestationnursery.com

7. If you’re looking for computer software, there’s always
www.ipanywhere.com

8. Welcome to the First Cumming Methodist Church. Their website is
www.cummingfirst.com

9. Then, of course, there’s these brainless art designers, and their whacky website:
www.speedofart.com

10. Want to holiday in Lake Tahoe? Try their brochure website at
www.gotahoe.com

What do these have to do with baby names?

Everything. The name you choose for your baby will stay with them for a lifetime. It will be yelled and whispered and written and posted and announced countless times in their lifetime. Before you chisel the name in stone (and on the official birth record) make sure you write it, say it, and spell it. Be sure you test the baby's initials as well. A name can sound awesome...the websites were great...until the company name became a website. The baby name you choose might be amazing...until you combine it with your last name. Just imagine if Andrew Samuel Stillwell became president. Would he go down in history behind FDR and GWB as ASS?

A few noteworthy initials.

David Oliver Godin

Matthew Author Dibbins

Trinity Nicole Tucker

Sarah Anne Dillon

Natalie Amber Griffin

Hannah Olivia Gabriel

No matter what name you choose for your baby, be sure to visit www.inventingmatilda.com to see the latest in creative birth announcements, unique photo cards, personalized invitations, and environmentally friendly E-Cards.

Celebrity Baby Names You CAN Steal

Stealing is wrong...but stealing baby names is alright, just make sure you steal the right ones. Would you like a baby name with a little spice? Although celebrity baby names certainly influence baby name trends, they aren't as influential as television and movie character names. With celebrity baby names, you must choose with care because only some are actually useful for the everyday child. Think of it like couture fashion runway shows. The designer creates catwalk designs that are specifically for his size 00 models and a little too creative to wear on the streets of even the most fashion forward cities. (Sarah Jessica Parker is the one exception to the rule of whether or not an item of clothing from the catwalk is able to be worn as is on the street.) The designer also creates designs that are very similar to his runway show pieces but that have more appeal to high-end fashion consumers and are the perfect fit for chic and snooty stores in Manhattan and Paris. Celebrity baby names work in exactly the same way. While they look really good splashed across the covers of Vogue and People, they aren't as hot when splashed across a first grade desk or a personalized backpack from Pottery Barn Kids. Celebrity children have a clear advantage of being able to yell, “Don't you know who my parents are?” Your child, Moon Unit, will not be able to play the “I'm a Celebrity's Kid” card when other children decide to tease, chase, or pummel.

Here is the Inventing Matilda List of Celebrity Baby Names You Could Actually Use for Your Baby

Alfie

Allegra

Amber

Atticus

Beckett

Brooklyn

Calico

Cash

Cashel

Chance

Cruz

Daisy

Dexter

Emerson

Gilliam

Greer

Gulliver

Hazel

Henry

Hudson

Ireland

Kenya

Kimber

Lola

London

Luca

Mason

Olive

Piper

Poet

Paris

Raine

Roman

Rowan

Ryder

Sage

Tallula

Willow

Wynter

No matter what name you choose for your baby, be sure to visit www.inventingmatilda.com to see the latest in creative birth announcements, unique photo cards, personalized invitations, and environmentally friendly E-Cards.

Celebrity Spawn Baby Names

Most celebrities, with a few exceptions (like J Lo and her Beau jacking the names of those Dragon Land kids), have found creative, rare, and trend-setting names for their children. Soon after baby bump rumors are confirmed, the world watches and waits for the debut photographs of the newest offspring in Hollywood. More important than even the tour of the posh nursery and baby shower haul, is the baby's name. We have compiled a list a few notable celebrity baby names.

Ahmet Rodan Zappa - Frank & Gail Zappa

Alabama Luella - Travis Barker & Shanna Moakler

Alcamy Henriksen - Lance & Mary Jane Henriksen

Alfie Oldman - Gary Oldman & Lesley Manville

Alizeh Keshvar Jarrahy - Geena Davis & Dr. Reza Jarrahy

Allegra Sky Leguizamo - John Leguizamo & Justine Maurer

Amadeo Turturro - John Turturro & Katherine Borowitz

Amber Rose LeBon - Simon LeBon & Yasmine

Apple Blythe Alison Martin - Gwyneth Paltrow & Chris Martin

Aquinnah Kathleen Fox - Michael J. Fox & Tracey Pollen

Arpad Flynn Alexander Busson - Elle MacPherson & Arpad Busson

Assisi Macmillan - Jade Jagger & Dan Macmillan

Astrella Celeste Leitch - Donovan Leitch & Linda Lawrence

Atherton Grace Johnson - Don Johnson & Kelly Phleger

Atticus Baldwin - Isabella Hoffman and Daniel Baldwin

Audio Science Clayton - Shannyn Sossamon & Dallas Clayton

Aurelius Cy Andrea Busson - Elle MacPherson & Arpad Busson

Banjo Patrick Taylor - Rachel Griffiths & Patrick Taylor

Beckett Cypheridge - Melissa Etheridge & Julie Cypher

Blue Angel Evans - The Edge (David Evans) & Aislinn O'Sullivan

Bluebell Madonna Haliwell - Geri "Ginger Spice" Halliwell

Brawley King Nolte - Nick Nolte & Rebecca Linger

Brooklyn Joseph Beckham - David & Victoria Beckham

Calico Dashiell Cooper - Alice & Sheryl Cooper

Cannon Edward King - Larry King & Shawn Southwick

Carys Zeta Douglas - Catherine Zeta Jones & Michael Douglas

Cash Anthony Hudson - Slash (Saul Hudson) & Perla Hudson

Cashel Blake Day-Lewis - Daniel Day-Lews & Rebecca Miller

Caspar Vaughn - Claudia Schiffer & Matthew Vaughn

Chance Armstrong King - Larry King & Shawn Southwick

Chastity Bono - Cher & Sonny Bono

Chianna Maria Bono - Sonny & Mary Bono

Coco Riley Arquette - Courtney Cox & David Arquette

Condola Phylea Rashad - Phylicia & Ahmad Rashad

Cruz David Beckham - David & Victoria Beckham

Daisy Boo Oliver - Jamie Oliver & Juliette Norton

Delilah Belle Hamlin - Harry Hamlin & Lisa Rinna

Destry Allyn Spielberg - Stephen Spielberg & Kate Capshaw

Dexter Dean Keaton - Diane Keaton

Diva Muffin Zappa - Frank & Gail Zappa

Elettra-Ingrid Wiedemann - Isabella Rossellini & Jonathan Wiedemann

Elijah Blue Allman - Cher & Gregg Allman

Elijah Bob Patricus Guggi Q Hewson - Bono Vox (Paul Hewson) & Alison Stewart

Emerson Rose Tenney - Teri Hatcher & Jon Tenney

Enzo Rossi - Patricia Arquette & Paul Rossi

Eulala Grace Scheel - Marcia Gay Harden & Thaddeus Scheel

Fifi-Trixibelle Geldof - Bob Geldof & Paula Yates

Francesca Eastwood - Clint Eastwood & Frances Fisher

Fuchsia Catherine Sumner - Sting (Gordon Sumner) & Frances Tomelty

Gilliam Chynna Phillips - John & Michelle Phillips

Greer Grammer - Kelsey Grammer & Barrie Buckner

Grier Hammond Henchy - Brooke Shields & Chris Henchy

Gulliver Flynn Oldman - Gary Oldman & Donya Fiorentino

Harlow Winter Kate Madden - Nicole Richie & Joel Madden

Hazel Patricia Moder - Julia Roberts & Danny Moder

Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily Hutchence - Michael Hutchence & Paula Yates

Henry Gunther Ademola Dashtu Samuel - Heidi Klum & Seal

Homer James Jigme Gere - Richard Gere & Carey Lowell

Hudson Harden Scheel - Marcia Gay Harden & Thaddeus Scheel

Ian Donald Calvin Euclid "Dweezil" Zappa - Frank & Gail Zappa

Indiana August Affleck - Casey Affleck & Summer Phoenix

Ione Skye Leitch - Donovan Leitch & Enid Karl

Ireland Baldwin - Kim Basinger & Alec Baldwin

Isadora Barney - Bjork & Matthew Barney

Julitta Dee Harden Scheel - Marcia Gay Harden & Thaddeus Scheel

Kaiis Steven Jarrahy - Geena Davis & Dr. Reza Jarrahy

Kal-El Coppola Cage - Nicolas Cage & Alice Kim

Kenya Julia Miambi Sarah Jones - Quincy Jones & Natassja Kinski

Kian William Jarrahy - Geena Davis & Dr. Reza Jarrahy

Kimber Eastwood - Clint Eastwood & Roxanne Tunis

Leni Klum - Heidi Klum & Flavio Briatore

Levon Green Hawke - Uma Thurman & Ethan Hawke

Liberty Irene Kasem - Casey & Jean Kasem

Little Pixie Geldof - Bob Geldof & Paula Yates

Lola Simone Rock - Chris Rock & Malaak Compton-Rock

London Emilio Hudson - Slash (Saul Hudson) & Perla Hudson

Lourdes Maria Ciccone Leon - Madonna & Carlos Leon

Luca Bella Facinelli - Jennie Garth & Peter Facinelli

Luca D'Onofrio - Vincent D'Onofrio & Carin Van Der Donk

Lucien Buscemi - Steve Buscemi & Jo Andreas

Lyric Angel - Ashley Parker Angel and Tiffany Lynn

Lyric Benson - Robby Benson & Karla DeVito

Jamison Leon Baldwin - Billy Baldwin & Chynna Phillips

Mason Olivia Grammer - Kelsey Grammer & Camille Donatucci

Mateo Braverly Bratt - Benjamin Bratt & Talisa Soto

Mathilda Plum Doucette - Moon Unit Zappa & Paul Doucette

Max Liron Bratman - Christina Aguilera & Jordan Bratman

Moon Unit Zappa - Frank & Gail Zappa

Moses Amadeus Allen - Woody Allen & Mia Farrow

Moxie Crimefighter Jillette - Penn & Emily Jillette

Ocean Alexander Whitaker - Forest Whitaker & Raye Dowell

Olive Cohen - Isla Fisher & Sacha Baron Cohen

Oriole Nebula Leitch - Donovan Leitch & Linda Lawrence

Peaches Honeyblossom Geldof - Bob Geldof & Paula Yates

Phoenix Chi Gulzar - Melanie "Scary Spice" & Jimmy Gulzar

Piper Maru Klotz - Gillian Anderson & Clyde Klotz

Poet Sienna Rose Goldberg - Soleil Moon Frye & Jason Goldberg

Prince Michael Jackson - Michael Jackson & Debbie Rowe

Paris Michael Katherine Jackson - Michael Jackson & Debbie Rowe

Pilot Inspektor Riesgraf Lee - Jason Lee & Beth Riesgraf

Phinnaeus Walter Moder - Julia Roberts & Danny Moder

Poppy Honey Oliver - Jamie Oliver & Juliette Norton

Rafferty Law - Jude Law & Sadie Frost

Raine Finley - Tawny Kitaen & Chuck Finley

Roman Zelman - Debra Messing & Daniel Zelm

Romeo James Beckham - David & Victoria Beckham

Ronan Cal Day-Lewis - Daniel Day-Lews & Rebecca Miller

Rowan Francis Henchy - Brooke Shields & Chris Henchy

Rumer Glenn Willis - Bruce Willis & Demi Moore

Ryder Lee Leguizamo - John Leguizamo & Justine Maurer

Ryder Russell Robinson - Kate Hudson & Chris Robinson

Saffron Sahara LeBon - Simon LeBon & Yasmine

Sage Ariel Henriksen - Lance Henriksen & Jane Pollack

Sailor Lee Brinkley Cook - Christy Brinkley & Peter Cook

Satchel Seamus Allen - Woody Allen & Mia Farrow

Scout LaRue Willis - Bruce Willis & Demi Moore

Seven Sirius Benjamin - Andre Benjamin & Eryka Badu

Shepherd Kellen Seinfeld - Jerry & Jessica Seinfeld

Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt - Angelina Jole & Brad Pitt

Sindri Eldon Thorsson - Bjork & Thor Eldon

Sonnet Noel Whitaker - Forest Whitaker & Keisha Nash

Sonora Rose Cooper - Alice & Sheryl Cooper

Sosie Ruth Bacon - Kevin Bacon & Kyra Sedgwick

Speck Wildhorse Mellencamp - John Mellencamp & Elaine Irwin

Spencer Karen Grammer - Kelsey Grammer & Doreen Alderman

Steveanna Genevieve Jackson - Randy Jackson & Eliza Shaffe

Tallulah Belle Willis - Bruce Willis & Demi Moore

Tallulah Pine LeBon - Simon LeBon & Yasmine

True Isabella Summer Whitaker - Forest Whitaker & Keisha Nash

Tu Simone Ayer Morrow - Rob Morrow & Debbon Ayer

Vance Alexander Baldwin - Billy Baldwin & Chynna Phillips

Willem Wolf Broad - Billy Idol (William Broad) & Perri Lister

Willow Camille Reign Smith - Will Smith & Jada Pinkett

Wynter Finley - Tawny Kitaen & Chuck Finley

Zahra Savannah Rock - Chris Rock & Malaak Compton-Rock

Zephyr Benson - Robby Benson & Karla DeVito

Zola Ivy Murphy - Eddie Murphy & Nicole Mitchell

Zowie Bowie - David & Angela Bowie

Daughter's Names that Announce to the World that You Really Wanted a Son

So you saw three lines instead of the big deal. Gender disappointment is common, but certainly not the time to name your daughter. Unisex Names are one thing, but Inventing Matilda has found a few names that are blatant examples of really bad baby girl names. *Note* Some of these names aren't too bad and may be considered if you aren't just trying to force a round peg into a square hole and get that boy name in there somehow. Also, do not use any of these names if the Father's name (or any other male in the remote vicinity of your family) has the male equivalent of the name.

Alberta

Alex

Andie

Andrea

Baylee

Brenda

Brenna

Briana

Bryson

Carrie

Casey

Cavina

Charlie

Cole

Dania

Dannon

Danny

Denise

Devyn

Dylan

Edwina

Erika

Erin

Evan

Frankie

Gabriella

Gina

Jacie

Jackie

Jacoba

Jamie

Jaylene

Jessie

Jo

Josephine

Joshalyn

Justina

Justine

Kayden

Kelly

Kyla

Lee

Marlie

Martina

Mattie

Maxi

Micah

Micheala

Nikki

Paulina

Ramona

Randa

Roberta

Rowena

Ryann

Lucero

Sammy

Shayna

Skyler

Stevanne

Toni

Victoria

You get the idea. Here's the Rule: Adding a girlie ending to a man's name should not count as thoughtfully considering what to name your child. Just ask any Juana or Erika.

Spelling It Wrong is NOT Being Creative.

Ok, seriously...DO NOT deliberately misspell your child's name in the spirit of creative spelling. You are dooming your child to a lifetime of correcting people on how their name is pronounced and spelled. It isn't a good idea. It isn't a cute idea. It does not differentiate your child beyond the fact that their name is just questionably spelled and said.

Badly Spelled Baby Girl Names

Abigail-Abbigail, Abagale, Abigael

Addison- Attisen, Adisson, Addizon,

Allison-Allisenne, Alisyn

Ashley- Ashlee, Ashleigh, Ashlie,

Ava-Aeva, Avah, Aevaeh, Ayva, Aiva

Avery-Avaree, Avareigh

Brianna-Breighanna, Bree-Anna

Chloe- Clowee, Cloie,

Destiny-D'estiny, Destanee, Destyneigh

Elizabeth- Elisabetth, Elizabette,

Emma- Ema, Amma,

Emily-Emilee, Emmalie, Emmalee, Emileigh

Grace-Grayce, Graece

Hailey-Hayleigh, Haylee, Haelee, Haelie

Hannah- Hana, Hawna,

Isabella-Izabella, Isabellah, Izabellah

Jennifer-Jennyfer, Jennipher, Jennafer

Jessica-Jessika, Jessicah, Jessycka

Julie- Jewely, July, Julee, Jewlee,

Kayla-Kaela, Kaylah, Caelah, Cayla, Chaela

Kimberly- Kimburlie, Kemburly,

Lauren- Lorren, Loran,

Lillian- Lilleighanne, Lilieghan,

Lily- Lilleigh, Lillee,

Madeline-Maddalyn, Madlyn, Madelenne

Madison-Madisyn, Maddisyn, Madisenne

Mary- Marry, Merry, Mery,

Megan-Maygun, Maegan, Maygen

Michelle-Mashell, M'shell

Mia-Meah, Meigha, Meayah

Morgan-Morgyn, Morganne

Natalie-Nataleigh

Sienna- Seeanna, Ceenna, Sena,

Sophia-Sofea, Soffia, Sophya

Sydney- Sidneigh, Syddnie,

Badly Spelled Baby Boy Names

Anthony- Antoney, Anthonie,

Aiden-Ayden, Aydan, Aaden, Aadan, Aden

Austin- Awston,

Caleb-Kaleb, Cayleb, Caeleb

Christopher- Cristopfer, Crisstopher,

Ethan-Eathan, Ethen,

Evan- Evenn, Even,

Isaac-Izak, Izaak, Isaak, Izach

Jackson-Jaxon, Jaxson, Jakson, Jacksen

Jack- Jak, Jax,

Jacob- Jacub, Jakeob, Jakub,

Logan-Loegan

Michael-Mykal, Mychal

Nicholas-Nikkolas

Tyler-Tylar, Tieler

William- Wiliam, Willam,

Zachary-Zakary, Zakkary, Zacharie

Please find other ways to help your child differentiate in a world of Mackayleighs and Jaxonns!!

No matter what name you choose for your baby, be sure to visit www.inventingmatilda.com to see the latest in creative birth announcements, unique photo cards, personalized invitations, and environmentally friendly E-Cards.

Boys Names Not Going to the Girl's Team Anytime Soon

Parents of boys, don't fret! The girls aren't taking all of the boy names. The secret is to find a name that can stand the test of time as a boy's name.

Here are a few names that won't be going to the girl's team anytime soon (or ever):

Adair

Andrew

Asher

Ashton

Baylor

Beau

Blake

Cade

Carson

Christian

Connor

Corbin

Drew

Emmet

Everet

Fallon

Fletcher

Gabe

Greer

Hunter

Judd

Kane

Kyle

Logan

Lor

Maxim

Merritt

Palmer

Perry

Poe

Sawyer

Saxon

Wallace

Warner

Witley

No matter what name you choose for your baby, be sure to visit www.inventingmatilda.com to see the latest in creative birth announcements, unique photo cards, personalized invitations, and environmentally friendly E-Cards.

Boys Names the Girls Stole

...And the Boys aren't getting them back. Parents should be should be extra careful using names categorized as "unisex names." This is because the real name for this category should be "boy names that girls stole and that the boys aren't getting back." Once a name goes to the girl's team, it is highly unlikely that it will surface as a top boy name (or even a common, recognizable boy's name) anytime in the next 50 years.

Here is the Inventing Matilda list of Unisex names to Surrender to the Girls:

Addison

Afton

Alexis

Ardin

Ashlin

Avery

Bailey

Berkley

Brynne

Cailey

Camielle

Cary

Courtney

Delayney

Easter

Eden

Eliette

Ellery

Fergie

Gabby

Gwen

Hadley

Hailey

Hayden

Hillary

Holland

Indigo

Ireland

Jackie

Jaime

Jayden

Jessie

Joyce

Jules

Karma

Kassity

Keeley

Kelsey

Laney

Lauren

Lindley

Lexi

London

Madison

Marron

Newlan

Nima

Oakley

Paige

Paris

Payton

Piper

Quinn

Raven

Robin

Sage

Sasha

Shelby

Taylor

Teagan

Val

Whitney

Winter

Wray

Wren

No matter what name you choose for your baby, be sure to visit www.inventingmatilda.com to see the latest in creative birth announcements, unique photo cards, personalized invitations, and environmentally friendly E-Cards.

The Baby Name Game

Finding the perfect name for you baby is one of the most important decisions you will make during your parenting journey. We have compiled a list of trendy popular baby names.

Perk:
These names are popular for a reason. They are tasteful names that convey a stylish image.

Drawback:
Giving your child a popular name will usually prevent the teasing that may occur for a child with a unique name, however, your child may have two or three children in their class with the same name. Teachers solve the problem by either asking the children to go by nicknames or she uses the first initial of their last name. So if you like Emily, make sure you like the sound of Emily S. or Emily Q. or Emmie.

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Most Popular Baby Boy Names

C'mon, everyone else is doing it! Don't be such a square. These baby names can't be so bad if they are the chart toppers. Here are Inventing Matilda's favorite Most Popular Baby Boy Names.

Adam

Aiden

Alexander

Andrew

Benjamin

Brandon

Bryce

Blake

Brian

Cameron

Carson

Carter

Christian

Cole

Connor

Dylan

Eric

Ethan

Evan

Gavin

Henry

Isaac

Jack

Jacob

Jake

Jared

Kevin

Kyle

Liam

Logan

Luke

Marc

Mason

Matthew

Nathan

Noah

Owen

Parker

Patrick

Ryan

Samuel

Sebastian

Seth

Spencer

Tanner

Thomas

Trevor

Tyler

Wyatt

Zachary

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Most Popular Baby Girl Names

Majority rules when it comes to baby name trends. Here is Inventing Matilda's list of our favorite Most Popular Names for all of you trend-hounds out their.

Abigail

Abbie

Addison

Adeline

Allison

Alyssa

Anabelle

Audrey

Ava

Avery

Brooke

Charlotte

Chloe

Claire

Elizabeth

Emily

Faith

Hailey

Hannah

Heidi

Holly

Isabel

Jessica

Julia

Kate

Kimberly

Kylie

Lauren

Lindsay

Macy

Madeline

Maggie

Madison

Maya

Megan

Melanie

Melinda

Molly

Nadia

Natalie

Olivia

Payton

Rachel

Sarah

Sienna

Sophia

Tatum

Taylor

Tessa

Veronica

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Not Tom, Dick or Harry for You

No Tom, Dick, or Harry for you! You are determined to find an uncommon name for your son. Here are our unique name picks: Inventing Matilda's list of Unique Baby Names.

Abbot

Archer

Armstrong

Atticus

August

Axton

Baden

Baine

Baker

Baron

Bastion

Bay

Baylor

Becket

Bosen

Brodin

Carver

Catcher

Coleman

Crane

Crew

Deacon

Decker

Dresdon

Easton

Finch

Finn

Fisher

Fitch

Flint

Grant

Gray

Hollister

Hunt

Keane

Keiser

Kimbol

McKay

Payson

Pierce

Potter

Ryker

Sawyer

Slade

Stockton

Stone

Thatcher

Tolon

Ty

Zander

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Unique Baby Names 101

So you are looking for a name that is creative without going overboard. We have combed through all of the name books to compile our list of 50 favorite unique baby names. We were careful to include names that are easy to pronounce and spell and to throw out names that would clearly be social suicide for any kid and only lead to adult coping therapy.

Perks: A child with an original name stands out in a crowd of Sam A., Sam B., and Sam C. Despite possible trouble during playground years, these children grow an appreciation for their name.

Drawbacks: A child with an original name stands out in a crowd. People may make assumptions about the the child's family or background. For example, a girl named Sage may be asked whether her parents celebrated the hippie revolution. Other considerations are spelling, pronunciation, and gender association. Here's a great rule of thumb: Pretend you are a teacher looking at your mew, incoming class roster. If you were to see the name on the list would you be able to spell it, say it, and determine whether your new pupil will wear cargo pants or a skirt on picture day.

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As Close to Weird as Possible Without Pulling the Trigger

Sarah...You're name is probably Sarah. You grew up among three or four other girls with the same name. You had to use your last name initial. You were just one of the Sarahs. Now, you have a bun in the oven and you are determined that the frosting on your bun will not be the same color as everyone else's frosting. If everyone is doing pink (Emily and Kylie) you will do tiffany blue. If they say fluffy, you will do whipped. You want to be different. You want your child to have a unique name.

Afton

Allegra

Amarie

Amity

Anniston

Arbor

Astoria

Avalon

Berlin

Bianca

Brielle

Brink

Cambria

Clarity

Eden

Ellery

Embry

Felicity

Finley

Freya

Hadley

Henna

Indigo

Ireland

Iris

Kamiel

Keaton

Keltey

Kesley

Kestrel

Liberty

London

Lyric

Mairan

Maven

Mayden

Nadia

Oakley

Olive

Quinn

Raine

Ruby

Scarlet

Thalia

Trinity

Vale

Verity

Wednesday

Winter

Wren

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Baby Name Bashing Disclaimer

*DISCLAIMER* These articles are purely for entertainment value. These are not names of our client's babies. We just like to talk shop about baby names in general and the cold, hard fact is that there are some names out there that need to be discussed. We have looked around on forums and discussion boards and these are a few of the names that parents out there are considering.

A note from your hostess, Bonnie Bell:
Is your name on our bad baby name list? Are you thinking of using one of these bad baby names? Let me help you feel better. My name is Bonnie. I have endured spontaneous renditions of “My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean.” I have been told to shake my Bon Bon and I've been called Garbanzo Bean. I have been teased for being named Bonnie because it means beautiful (It was during my lanky awkward stage that I don't like to talk about). I am actually doing parents a favor by giving them the straight talk about baby names that none of their friends are willing to say. I wish my parents had been in the know and chosen something like Kate or Sienna for me. Oh, and one more fun fact before we get started: My parents had a horse named Bonnie and they always dodge questions about the connection.

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Worst Baby Girl Names EVER

We found some sad little baby names to tell you about. Here is the Inventing Matilda List of the Worst Baby Girl Names...EVER.

Kierce – The southern drawl pronunciation of kiss.

Skylar – Lunar, moon, moonbeam, observatory...you get the picture.

Rowena – Amazon woman with anger management issues.

Arly – Yes, I can pronounce my H's, why do you ask?

Layley – Lately layley.

Yasmin – Jasmine? No Yasmin. That's what I said, Jasmine.

Ellisha – This and all “creative” spellings should be banned. She will have to spell and pronounce it for people the rest of her life.

Millie – Are your parents Millie Vanilli fans or Little House on the Prairie fans?

Frita – No. Just don't. This name should be reserved for angry elderly women and Customer Service reps.

Anything ending in S – Say the name in this sentence: I am ____'s mom. It has too many ess sounds and it sounds bad.

Findabhair – Actual suggestion. Findabhair and shave it.

Ophelia – Seriously? Go out and introduce yourself as Ophelia. Try it before you buy it.

Atianna – She will need a T-shirt that says, “actually it is pronounced O-nna.”

Braelyn – Like Brail or like the sound a donkey makes?

Malia – Malaria, like the infectious disease?

Ainsley - “Ain” is not a great name start. We don't think we are being anal about this one.

Emilia – Emily was too popular, so my parents added a clever -ia to the end and now I'm unique.

Jordyn – Are you named after Michael? Your parents spelled it wrong. Hey, is your brother's name Michael?

Jaelyn – Jaelyn is in jail for stealin' stuff.

Arianna – Is it pronounced -Anna or -Awn-a?

Azaela – No idea how to say it and it isn't a very pretty spelling. Picture it spelled out on the wall in big white letters.

Jaylee – Another name that sounds too much like Jail.

Sonja – A little less Son and a little less Ja, don't Ja think?

Destiny – Destined to break the rules and end up on probation for stealing car batteries and egging elderly pedestrians. *A healthy alternative would not be Faith, Chastity, Unity, or Divinity.

Marissa – Not sure if it is the Mar or the Issa that is bothering us.

Adrian – If the name ends in -An it should head over to the girl's team.

Julian – See Adrian.

Ari – This is not even a name. This is a real estate description. A light and airy house.

Kellen – It's Helen with a K and sounds a lot like killing. Try it. Say it fast.

Sydney – This is a really popular name but it sounds too much like Cindy unless you overemphasize Sid.

Utah – Montana, Washington, Oregon, Arizona...just stay away from state names. Trust us.

Tory – This name sounds like Tree.

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Worst Baby Boy Names Ever

Inventing Matilda loves babies...but sometimes we just can't deal with baby names. Here are a few examples, rants, and tangents about Inventing Matilda's list of Worst Baby Boy Names...EVER.

Riley – This is such a girl's name.

Tracy – Names that have a perky, cheerleader quality to them and end in -y should not be used for sons.

Zion – Stay away from National Parks. We don't need any little Grand Canyons running around...and that goes for parents who think that think “creative name spelling” is cool. It isn't cool. It is a hassle for everyone involved in your child's life. So that said, no little Grant Cannons, either.

Raleigh – Leigh is a girl sound. Raw Lee won't look good on a resume.

Jack-James – DO NOT COMBINE TWO NAMES!! This is one of the biggest infractions of our society. Jimmy Joe, Billy Bob, Willy Floyd. Be prepared for off color comments involving words like redneck and hillbilly. Don't be surprised if your son comes home and asks if you moved there from the sticks.

Harry – This is a bad baby name. Harry is pronounced the same as Hairy. So really think twice about naming your child Harry. Say it, Write it, read it with your middle name selection and your last name.

Jules – Girl's Name. Girl's Name. Don't let anyone convince you that it is a great yuppie name.

Anything ending in S - Say the name in this sentence: I am ____'s mom. It has too many ess sounds and it sounds bad.

Billy – We really do not like this name. It is generic terminology from the easy readers that school's used to use and it just isn't a sophisticated name or particularly masculine. Let's let Billy become extinct.

Bobby – This name should only be used in reruns of the Brady Bunch and not on any birth certificate after 1985.

Robbie – Definition: noun, a person who robs and pilfers.

Robert – Great pick! If it were still 1970.

James – This name breaks our “ends with an s” rule. I am going to James' house. It's like spelling Mississippi every time you use his name in a sentence.

Vincent – Good for the artist bad for your baby.

Blaine – Plain, blah, bland, vanilla, lacks personality, does not play well with others,

Blaise – You can just tell people you were trying to be creative with the name Blaze and you didn't realize that the baby name is blasé with an I stuck in the middle.

Jordan – This name is overused and will suffer the fate of many girly sounding names as it migrates over ot the girl's team over the next few years.

Brogan – Hulk Hogan Fan – A die hard fan. He will have a special T-shirt printed up: “Hogan and Brogan.”

Willis – What you talkin' about? You aren't seriously naming your baby that are you?

Willy – We couldn't decide if we wanted to make fun of this name using Willy Wonka references or have some rhyming fun Willy Nilly Silly.

Kraven – I was really craving a lot of tasteless food during my pregnancy...

Sen – How much wood could my son Sen send if my son Sen could send wood?

Nicholas – Stop ripping off Santa. Find a different name!

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Therapy Bill Baby Boy Names

We had to limit ourselves to just putting down the least favorite names. These are actual names and spellings pulled from actual birth records. EEP! Here is the Inventing Matilda's Just Don't Do It list of baby boy names.

Abraham

Ace

Adin

Aditya

Agustin

Alexis

Amarion

Arnav

Beckon

Bernardo

Bently

Bert

Blaise

Bruno

Buck

Cael

Carmine

Case

Chaz

Chaim

Colton

Conor

Corneliys

Cramer

Cristobal

Dario

Dakota

Efren

Elvin

Garth

Gauge

Gerald

Gonzalo

Harper

Harry

Hector

Jagger

Jaren

Jasiah

Jarvis

Jaydan

Jaylin

Jayvion

Jordan

Jovanny

Justice

Kadyn

Kermit

Konnor

Lamont

Lawson

Lucian

Lyric

Mariano

Matthias

Maximo

Milton

Moses

Nery

Nestor

Niko

Octavio

Prince

Raiden

Reilly

Rene

Reynaldo

Rocky

Roland

Ronin

Rudy

Rylee

Savion

Simeon

Stefan

Thaddeus

Webster

Weskin

Wilber

Xzavier

Yael

Yurem

Zackery

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Just Don't Do It - Baby Girl Names

Inventing Matilda is simply trying to save the world...one birth certificate at a time. Here are a few names that shouldn't ever make the top ten maybes list.

Adamaris

Aiyana

Aliza

Anais

Antonia

Aracely

Areli

Aylin

Azaria

Bernita

Beverly

Brandy

Bria

Charlie

Chastity

Chaya

Cherish

Cozette

Crystal

Danna

Delia

Desirae

Destiny

Devyn

Dixie

Diya

Essesnce

Fawn

Flor

Frida

Gaiuliana

Georgia

Giada

Graciela

Iyanna

Janessa

Janiah

Janice

Jaylah

Jayleen

Jordan

Justice

Karley

Karma

Kasey

Kathy

Kelis

Kelly

Kenna

Laci

Larissa

Laurel

Leanne

Leticia

Liana

Lina

Lizeth

Luz

Maeve

Mallorie

Marely

Mariam

Maritza

Marlen

Mayra

Meadow

Mila

Mina

Montana

Mylee

Olive

Paloma

Precious

Reina

Saniyah

Sarahi

Selah

Shaylee

Sky

Taniyah

Tiara

Yamilet

Yareli

Yaritza

Zaniya

Zaria

Zion

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Plain and Tall - Down to Earth Girl Names

There is a huge difference between a cool girl who is just freaking awesome and a girl who is cool because she wears the right brands. These names make us think of those girls who have a killer sense of humor and brains to spare. These are T-shirt and jeans kind of girls. Here is our Inventing Matilda list of Down to Earth baby girl names.

Abbie

Abigail

Allison

Amelia

Anna

Annie

Ava

Bella

Bonnie

Breanna

Cadence

Cassidy

Chelsea

Claire

Eden

Elena

Elizabeth

Ella

Emily

Emma

Esther

Evelyn

Faith

Grace

Hannah

Jane

Kate

Katherine

Laura

Lauren

Leslie

Libby

Lindsay

Lucy

Macy

Madison

Mary

Megan

Michelle

Miranda

Molly

Morgan

Natalie

Nora

Olivia

Paige

Rebecca

Reese

Samantha

Sarah

Shannon

Sienna

Stephanie

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Baby Boy Names that Look Good on a Resume

Inventing Matilda has found some of the best Ivy League Application baby names. These are also names that will look good on every resume from McDonald's front counter to Chief Executive officer.
Adam

Alexander

Andrew

Anthony

Benjamin

Blake

Brandon

Brett

Bryce

Charles

Christian

Christopher

David

Davis

Dominic

Eric

George

Griffin

Henry

Hunter

Jack

Jacob

James

John

Jonathan

Joshua

Kenneth

Kevin

Kyle

Liam

Matthew

Michael

Miles

Nathan

Nicholas

Niles

Noah

Nolan

Patrick

Pierce

Preston

Ryan

Samuel

Sebastian

Thomas

Timothy

Tyler

William

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Baby Girl Names that Look Good on a Resume

These names put the Lady in Ladylike. Here is Inventing Matilda's list of grown-up girl names.

Abbigail

Adeline

Ainsley

Allison

Annie

Bridget

Cadence

Camille

Caroline

Cassidy

Catherine

Charlotte

Clara

Claire

Claudia

Constance

Elaina

Elise

Eliza

Elizabeth

Genevieve

Gretchen

Gwen

Holly

Joanna

Julianna

Julie

Katherine

Kristen

Lauren

Lillian

Lindsay

London

Macy

Madeleine

Madeline

Madison

Marina

Mary

Megan

Meredith

Miriam

Nora

Olivia

Paige

Rebeccah

Sarah

Serena

Shannon

Stephanie

Theresa

Veronica

Vivian

Wendy

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Frat Boy Names

Inventing Matilda's list of boy names that are perfect for sporty, popular boys. The thing is, no one will call them by these names. Over the years they will become known as their last name anyway...so no pressure. These are names that look great on the back of a jersey or scribbled all over a girl's notebook...complete with little hearts and kisses.
Alex

Andy

Ashton

Beau

Ben

Brandon

Brock

Brody

Bryce

Cam

Carter

Chance

Cole

Cooper

Dave

Declan

Derek

Dylan

Eric

Finch

Fox

Gabe

Gavin

Griffin

Jack

Jake

Johnny

Josh

Kai

Keaton

Kevin

Logan

Luke

Maddox

Matt

Nate

Nick

Noah

Owen

Parker

Porter

Reese

Ryan

Rusty

Sam

Sawyer

Trent

Tucker

Ty

Wyatt

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Sorority Girl Baby Names

Ok, so we thought about calling this Cheerleader Baby Names, Baby Names that Sound Really Cool When You Say Them in a Valley Girl Accent, Hot Blind Date Names, or maybe Script Names for the Next Bring It On Movie. We went with Sorority Girl Baby Names to avoid all of the hate mail about cheerleading being a sport.

Addison

Alexa

Alexis

Allison

Arianna

Aubrey

Ashley

Ava

Avery

Bailey

Bianca

Britney

Brooke

Camile

Chloe

Gianna

Hailey

Jade

Jessica

Kaitlyn

Kalaya

Katelyn

Keira

Kelsey

Kendall

Kendra

Kenzie

Kylie

Layla

Lexi

Mackenzie

Mariah

Melanie

Melinda

Miranda

Paris

Peyton

Sofia

Sophia

Tatiana

Taylor

Trinity

Valerie

Vanessa

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Are You Named After Your Grandpa?

Some of the most popular baby names today can be traced back to the turn of the century. Here are a few of Inventing Matilda's favorite baby boy names from the 1920's.

Albert

Alexander

Allen

Alton

Andrew

Anthony

Arthur

Ben

Benjamin

Bernard

Charles

Charlie

Chester

Clarence

Clayton

Clyde

Curtis

David

Donald

Edgar

Edward

Ernest

Eugene

Everett

Floyd

Forrest

Frank

George

Gordon

Harold

Henry

Howard

Hugh

Jack

Joe

John

Joseph

Kenneth

Leo

Louis

Martin

Marvin

Matthew

Max

Michael

Milton

Oliver

Oscar

Owen

Paul

Perry

Peter

Preston

Ralph

Raymond

Ross

Russell

Samuel

Stanley

Thomas

Warren

William

Wilson

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Are You Named After Your Grandma?

Remember your baby girl will not always be a baby. Choose a name that will suit her as a child, teenager, adult, and experienced adult.Here are a few of Inventing Matilda's favorite baby girl names from the 1920's.

Agnes

Alice

Angelina

Anna

Annabelle

Annie

Audrey

Barbara

Beatrice

Bernice

Betty

Caroline

Catherine

Cecelia

Charlotte

Claire

Clara

Claudia

Constance

Dorothy

Edith

Edna

Elaine

Eleanor

Elizabeth

Ellen

Eloise

Emily

Emma

Estelle

Esther

Eva

Evelyn

Fanny

Florence

Frances

Geneva

Georgia

Gladys

Grace

Gracie

Hazel

Ida

Irene

Jane

Jean

Josephine

Joyce

Julia

Katherine

Lillian

Lois

Lola

Louise

Lucille

Mabel

Madeline

Maggie

Margaret

Marguerite

Marian

Marie

Marion

Marjorie

Martha

Mattie

Mildred

Myrtle

Naomi

Nettie

Norma

Ollie

Opal

Patricia

Pearl

Rachel

Rose

Ruby

Sarah

Shirley

Sophie

Stella

Thelma

Vera

Viola

Violet

Vivian

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Boys Guaranteed to have a Classmate By the Same Name

These are the popular names. The names that are so far in that you can rest assured that other parents are choosing them as well...if you are into that sort of thing. Here are Inventing Matilda's favorite popular baby boy names.

Adam

Aiden

Alexander

Andrew

Anthony

Ashton

Austin

Blake

Brody

Carson

Carter

Chase

Christian

Christopher

Connor

Cooper

Ethan

Evan

Gavin

Hayden

Henry

Hunter

Ian

Jack

Jacob

Jake

Jayden

Joshua

Kaden

Kevin

Landon

Luke

Marcus

Matthew

Noah

Owen

Parker

Peyton

Preston

Ryan

Samuel

Sebastian

Seth

Tyler

Wyatt

Zachary

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Girls Guaranteed to have Classmate By the Same Name

These are the popular names and by popular we mean if you go to a playground and yell out any of these names you are sure to have a few heads turn. Here is Inventing Matilda's list of Super Popular baby girl names.

Abigail

Addison

Alexa

Alexandra

Alexis

Allison

Andrea

Alyssa

Ashley

Audrey

Ava

Avery

Bailey

Brianna

Brooke

Brooklyn

Charlotte

Chloe

Claire

Elizabeth

Ella

Emma

Evelyn

Faith

Gabriella

Genesis

Gianna

Grace

Gracie

Hailey

Hannah

Isabella

Isabelle

Jada

Jacqueline

Jasmine

Jessica

Jocelyn

Julia

Kaitlyn

Kate

Katherine

Kayla

Kaylee

Kimberly

Kylie

Lauren

Layla

Lillian

Lily

Lucy

Mackayla

Madeline

Madison

Maya

Megan

Melanie

Mia

Morgan

Natalia

Natalie

Nevaeh

Nicole

Olivia

Paige

Peyton

Rachel

Rebecca

Riley

Samantha

Sarah

Savannah

Sophia

Sophie

Sydney

Taylor

Victoria

Zoe

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