Picking a name for your new baby boy or girl may be one of the more important decisions you will have to face. Remember that the name is what identifies your baby for the rest of his or her life, so choose wisely!

Make a list…
If you think of a name you like write it down. It is difficult to remember a name you heard at the office or a party the day before. A list also comes in handy as a check-off list to go over with your partner. You should both be happy with the name and you may have to compromise.

Consider a family name…
Does your family have a tradition of picking names from the family tree? If this is important to you by all means stick with your family’s tradition. Just remember, it is your decision so no one should have a final say on the name except you and your partner. Don’t let family members coerce you into a name you do not like. You can always choose to honor a family member by using their name as a middle name.

Don’t be afraid to be unique…
You may not want your son to be one of three Mathews in class. However, remember that a unique name that is overly cute or trendy will not be so cute when your child is grown and has to explain the rationale behind their now, very odd name. If having a different sounding name is not what you want, you may want to consider foreign spelling variations of a name. Take the name Gerrit as an example. Gerrit is the Dutch spelling of the English name Garret.

How does the name sound..
Say the name out loud. Try saying it to others. A name you like on paper may end up being a real tongue twister. On the other hand, a name you may not have been fond of can start to grow on you the more you say it. A name that rhymes may sound cute at first but in the long run it sounds funny.

Meaning and origin of name..
The way a name sounds is not all to consider. You might also look at what a name means. Origin may be important to maintain ties to your family history or past. You may never have been to Ireland but feel proud of your heritage and want to consider a traditionally Irish name for your baby.

The most important thing is to find a name you both feel positive about. Congratulations! We wish you all the best!

Name, Meaning, Origin, Gender

1. Ai love Japanese Girl
2. Aiko beloved one, little love Japanese Girl
3. Akako red Japanese Girl
4. Akina spring flower Japanese Girl
5. Akira anchor Scottish, Japanese Both
6. Ami friend Japanese Girl
7. Ayame Iris Japanese Girl
8. Botan peony Japanese Boy
9. Chika near Japanese Girl
10. Cho butterfly Japanese Girl
11. Dai great Japanese Girl
12. Etsu delight Japanese Girl
13. Fujita field Japanese Both
14. Gin silver Japanese Girl
15. Gina silvery Japanese Girl
16. Hana flower, blossom; fower, graceful, merciful Japanese, Hebrew Girl
17. Haru born in the spring Japanese Boy
18. Haya quick, light Japanese Girl
19. Hiroshi generous Japanese Boy
20. Hisa long-lasting Japanese Girl
21. Hoshi star Japanese Both
22. Iva God’s great gift, yew tree Hebrew, Japanese Girl
23. Jiro second male Japanese Boy
24. Kaede maple leaf Japanese Girl
25. Kaiya forgiveness Japanese Girl
26. Kameko tortoise-child, symbol for long-life Japanese Girl
27. Kanaye zealous one Japanese Boy
28. Kane tribute, warrior; the doubly-accomplished, golden; man, the eastern sky; beautiful Gaelic, Japanese, Hawaiian, Welsh Both
29. Kei rapture, reverence Japanese Girl
30. Keiko adored one Japanese Girl
31. Kichi fortunate Japanese Girl
32. Kin golden Japanese Boy
33. Kisho one who knows his own mind Japanese Boy
34. Kita north Japanese Girl
35. Kiyoshi quiet Japanese Boy
36. Kohana little flower Japanese Girl
37. Kyoko mirror Japanese Girl
38. Leiko arrogant Japanese Girl
39. Machi ten thousand Japanese Girl
40. Machiko child of Machi Japanese Girl
41. Mai brightness; coyote Japanese, Native American Girl
42. Maiko child of Mai Japanese Girl
43. Makiko child of Maki Japanese Girl
44. Mamiko child of Mami Japanese Girl
45. Mamoru earth Japanese Boy
46. Mariko child of Mari Japanese Girl
47. Masakazu first son of Masa Japanese Boy
48. Masako child of Masa Japanese Girl
49. Mayako child of Maya Japanese Girl
50. Mayoko child of Mayo Japanese Girl
51. Mayuko child of Mayu Japanese Girl
52. Michi righteous Japanese Girl
53. Michiko child of Michi Japanese Girl
54. Midori green Japanese Girl
55. Mihoko child of Mihoko Japanese Girl
56. Mika new moon Japanese, Finnish Girl
57. Miki beautiful tree Japanese Girl
58. Minako child of Mina Japanese Girl
59. Mine a resolute protector Japanese Girl
60. Misako child of Misa Japanese Girl
61. Mitsuko child of Mitsu Japanese Girl
62. Miyoko beautiful generations child Japanese Girl
63. Momoko child of Momo Japanese Girl
64. Mutsuko child of Mutsu Japanese Girl
65. Nahoko child of Naho Japanese Girl
66. Nami wave Japanese Girl
67. Namiko child of Nami Japanese Girl
68. Nanako child of Nana Japanese Girl
69. Naoko child of Nao Japanese Girl
70. Naomi pleasent one; above all, beauty Hebrew, Japanese Girl
71. Natsuko child of Natsu Japanese Girl
72. Nayoko child of Nayo Japanese Girl
73. Nori doctrine Japanese Girl
74. Noriko doctrine child Japanese Girl
75. Nozomi hope Japanese Girl
76. Rai trust Japanese Girl
77. Raidon thunder God Japanese Boy
78. Rei gratitude Japanese Girl
79. Reiko child of Rei, gratitude Japanese Girl
80. Ren water lily Japanese Girl
81. Rieko child of Rie Japanese Girl
82. Rikako child of Rika Japanese Girl
83. Rinako child of Rina Japanese Girl
84. Ringo apple, peace be with you Japanese Boy
85. Rini little bunny Japanese Girl
86. Risako child of Risa Japanese Girl
87. Ritsuko child of Ritsu Japanese Girl
88. Ronin Samurai without a master Japanese Boy
89. Rumiko child of Rumi Japanese Girl
90. Ryoichi first son of Ryo Japanese Boy
91. Ryoko child of Ryo Japanese Girl
92. Ryozo third son of Ryo Japanese Boy
93. Ryuichi first son of Ryu Japanese Boy
94. Sachi bliss-child; wife of Indra Japanese, Hindu Girl
95. Sachiko bliss, child of Sachi Japanese Girl
96. Saeko child of Sae Japanese Girl
97. Sakiko child of Saki Japanese Girl
98. Sakuko child of Saku Japanese Girl
99. Sakura cherry blossoms Japanese Girl
100. Sakurako child of Sakura Japanese Girl
101. Sanako child of Sana Japanese Girl
102. Satoko child of Sato Japanese Girl
103. Sayoko child of Sayo Japanese Girl
104. Seiichi first son of Sei Japanese Boy
105. Senichi first son of Sen Japanese Boy
106. Shigekazu first son of Shige Japanese Boy
107. Shika deer Japanese Girl
108. Shina virtue, good Japanese Girl
109. Shinichi first son of Shin Japanese Boy
110. Shoichi first son of Sho Japanese Boy
111. Shoko child of Sho Japanese Girl
112. Shuichi first son of Shu Japanese Boy
113. Shunichi first son of Shun Japanese Boy
114. Sorano of the sky Japanese Girl
115. Suki beloved Japanese Girl
116. Suma to ask Egyptian, Japanese Girl
117. Sumi clear, refined Japanese Girl
118. Tadako child of Tada Japanese Girl
119. Taka tall, honorable Japanese Girl
120. Takai Japanese Boy
121. Takako child of Taka Japanese Girl
122. Takara treasure, precious object Japanese Girl
123. Taku Japanese Boy
124. Tamiko child of Tami Japanese Girl
125. Tanaka dweller Japanese Girl
126. Tani valley; sweetheart; youth; bull that charges randomly Japanese, Melanesian, Tonkinese, Andalusian Girl
127. Taro first-born male Japanese Boy
128. Tokiko child of Toki Japanese Girl
129. Tomiko child of Tomi Japanese Girl
130. Tomo a twin Japanese Boy
131. Tori bird Japanese Girl
132. Toyo plentiful Japanese Both
133. Uma nation, mother, horse Hebrew, Hindu, Japanese Girl
134. Umeko Patient Japanese Girl
135. Usagi moon Japanese Girl
136. Yasashiku Gentle, Polite Japanese Boy
137. Yasuo peaceful one Japanese Boy
138. Yayoi March Japanese Girl
139. Yei Flourishing Japanese Girl
140. Yogi one of the yoga practice Japanese Boy
141. Yoko positive Japanese Girl
142. Yoshi better, best Japanese Boy
143. Yoshifumi Japanese Boy
144. Yoshiko child of Yoshi Japanese Girl
145. Yoshimitsu Japanese Boy
146. Yoshiyuki Japanese Boy
147. Yukako child of Yuka Japanese Girl
148. Yukiko child of Yuki Japanese Girl
149. Yukio gets what he wants, God will nourish Japanese Boy
150. Yumako child of Yuma Japanese Girl
151. Yumi beauty Japanese Girl
152. Yumiko child of Yumi Japanese Girl
153. Yuri lily Japanese Girl
154. Yuriko child of Yuri Japanese Girl
155. Yutaka Japanese Boy
156. Yutsuko child of Yutso Japanese Girl
157. Zen Religious Japanese Boy
158. Zinan Second Son Japanese Boy