baby names

Baby Names Meaning “Victory”: Nicole

Submitted by FaithA on Fri, 03/12/2010 - 08:32

Baby on bus (c) Lynda BernhardtNicole … its meaning is "people of victory" - Think Baby Names

The baby name Nicole is of Greek origin and is the feminine form of the baby name Nicholas. The baby name can also be spelled Nichole.

The baby name Nicole first appeared on the charts in 1942 at #947. After 1955, the baby name skyrocketed up the charts, moving from #901 to the Top 100 in only 14 years. The baby name Nicole was a Top 10 name from 1979 through 1988 and just dropped out of the Top 100 in 2008, where it ranked at #106. See Popular Baby Names.

Baby Names Meaning “Victory”: Collette

Submitted by FaithA on Fri, 03/05/2010 - 07:18

Baby on bus (c) Lynda BernhardtCollette … its meaning is "people of victory" - Think Baby Names

The baby name Collette is of French origin. It is a variant of the French name Colette and can also be used as a nickname for the baby name Nicollette.

The baby name Collette was moderately popular from 1949 (#975) through 1972 (#930).The baby name’s highest ranking was in 1933, when it ranked #716. See Popular Baby Names.

Baby Names Meaning “Victory”: Bernice

Submitted by FaithA on Fri, 02/26/2010 - 07:23

Baby on bus (c) Lynda BernhardtBernice … its meaning is "victory bringer" - Think Baby Names

The baby name Bernice is of English origin. The baby name is the short form of the less common baby name Berenice, which has the same root as the baby name Veronica.

The baby name Bernice used to be a popular one. In 1880, the baby named ranked #201. The baby name first broke into the Top 100 in 1898 and peaked at #39 in 1921. The baby name then began to drop in popularity, falling out of the Top100 in 1937 and then gradually dropping down until it disappeared off the Top 1000 chart in 1985. See Popular Baby Names.

Baby Names Meaning “Champion”: Victor

Submitted by FaithA on Fri, 02/19/2010 - 08:05

Family (c) Lynda BernhardtVictor … its meaning is "champion" - Think Baby Names

In honor of the Winter Olympics, the next few baby names I highlight will be names that mean either victory or champion. The baby name Victor is of Latin origin. It also has significance for Catholics.

The baby name Victor has been a very popular one since the Social Security Administration started tracking baby names in 1880, when the baby name ranked #136. That is actually the lowest ranking the baby name has had. The baby name Victor is frequently in the Top 100, occasionally dropping down to the 110’s or 120’s. As of 2008, the baby name Victor ranked #111. See Popular Baby Names.

Biblical Baby Names: Philip

Submitted by FaithA on Fri, 02/12/2010 - 07:50

Family (c) Lynda BernhardtPhilip … its meaning is "horse lover" - Think Baby Names

It has been a while since I blogged about adoption baby names. (Sorry about that!) I haven’t decided on a new theme yet, but I wanted to get back to covering baby names. So, I decided to use Think Baby Names’ Random Baby Names Generator and see what popped up. That was kind of fun, so I might just go with a random theme for a few weeks.

The baby name Philip is of Greek origin and can also be spelled Phillip. The baby name is a Biblical name because Philip was one of the 12 apostles.

What are the Top Baby Names for 2009?

Submitted by FaithA on Fri, 02/05/2010 - 07:15

Baby on bus (c) Lynda Bernhardt

The Social Security website has not yet updated its data for the top baby names in 2009, but some websites are speculating on the results. They don’t agree with one another, so I am skeptical about any of them being correct. However, it is fun to see the suggestions, so let’s take a look. What will be the Top Ten baby names for 2009?

Here are the top baby names for 2009 according BabyFirstYear. As a Gilmore Girls fan, I love numbers 5 and 7 for the baby girls’ names, but I am skeptical that this is an accurate list based upon the trends I have followed over the past few years.

Adoption Baby Names Meaning Warrior: Marcel

Submitted by FaithA on Fri, 01/15/2010 - 07:19

Family (c) Lynda BernhardtMarcel … its meaning is "little warrior" - Think Baby Names

The baby name Marcel is of French origin. The baby name comes from Mars, the Roman God of war. See Think Baby Names.

The baby name Marcel was a somewhat popular name when baby names started being tracked in 1880. However, the baby name did not stay in the charts consistently until 1910. The baby name peaked in popularity at #498 in 1925 and then slowly moved back down the charts. In 2008, the baby name Marcel ranked #837. See Popular Baby Names.

Adoption Baby Names Meaning Warrior: Earl

Submitted by FaithA on Fri, 01/08/2010 - 07:16

Family (c) Lynda BernhardtEarl … its meaning is "nobleman; warrior; prince" - Think Baby Names

The baby name Earl is of Old English origin. The baby name is based upon the Old English title of earl, which was a nickname for Baron, Duke, or King. The title was also the equivalent of Count in French. See Think Baby Names.

The baby name Earl was very popular (#52) when baby names started being tracked in 1880. The baby name peaked at #20 in 1894 and remained a Top 30 name through 1907. The baby name dropped out of the Top 40 in 1932 and then the Top 50 in 1940. In 1954, the baby name Earl dropped out of the Top 100. The baby name has been gradually dropping in popularity, dropping out of the Top 1000 altogether in 2007. See Popular Baby Names.

Christmas Adoption Baby Names: Holly

Submitted by FaithA on Fri, 12/18/2009 - 07:36

Baby on bus (c) Lynda BernhardtHolly … … its meaning is "the holly tree" - Think Baby Names

The baby name Holly is of Old English origin and is a popular name to give to baby girls who are born around Christmas.

The baby name Holly first appeared on the charts at #981 in 1936. The baby name broke into the Top 100 in 1969, peaking at #48 in 1983. As of 2008, the baby name Holly ranks #365. See Popular Baby Names.

Christmas Adoption Baby Names: Carol

Submitted by FaithA on Fri, 12/11/2009 - 07:24

Baby on bus (c) Lynda BernhardtCarol … … its meaning is "free man" - Think Baby Names

The baby name Carol is of English origin and probably originated as a short form of the baby name Caroline, which means “free man.” Some people name their Christmas babies Carol because of Christmas carols.

The baby name Carol has been on the charts almost every year since 1880, when it ranked #685. The baby name broke into the Top 100 in the 1920’s and peaked at #4 in 1941. The baby name stayed in the Top 100 through 1971. The baby name last appeared on the charts in 2006 at #972. See Popular Baby Names.