Best Baby Names 2021

A modern baby names guide updated annually, with over 9,000 names and all the latest naming trends.

Siobhan Thomas is a copywriter and senior editor for the UK’s largest baby names website, babynames.co.uk. She oversees the thousands of articles, new name suggestions and discussions in the site’s popular community forums. As well as being interested in the history and meaning of names, Siobhan is particularly drawn to how names follow trends, different people’s associations with names and how divisive the subject can be!

Find the right name for your new arrival 
 
 Choosing a name for your baby is one of the most exciting decisions you can make, but there’s so much choice – where do you start? 
 
Best Baby Names 2021 has exactly what you need: thousands of names to browse and the latest trends to inspire you. Whether you want a classic or a modern name, or even if you don’t know where to begin, this book will give you an A-Z of more than 9,000 options to explore. 
 
You’ll find advice and tips on how to navigate your baby-naming journey, including reaching an agreement with your partner and coping with other people’s opinions, so that you can find the ideal name and feel confident in your choice.

Best Baby Names 2020

A modern baby names guide updated annually, with over 8,000 names and all the latest naming trends.

Choosing a name for your baby has never been easier. 
 
Deciding on a name is one of the most exciting decisions you’ll make ahead of your new arrival but with so much choice it can be daunting to know where to start. 
 
Best Baby Names 2020 is full of inspirational names for your new baby. Whether you want a classic or a modern name or you don’t know either way this book will give you an A-Z of 9,000 possibilities. With advice and tips on how to choose the best name for your baby, how to approach relatives and all their opinions and the latest trends, you can find the ideal name and feel confident in your choice.

Over 9,000 names and 100 inspiration lists

Best Baby Names for 2019

The quick and easy way to find the perfect name for your new arrival. 
 
From Arthur to Zipporah, choosing a name for your baby has never been easier with this ultimate baby-naming guide. 
 
With all the information on the latest naming trends, this comprehensive and easy-to-use guide is full of inspirational names. Including: 
 
- A-Z directories of over 8,000 names and their meanings 
- Over 100 inspirational lists 
- Naming trends and predictions for 2019 
- Easy to navigate name lists divided into girls and boys 
- Tips for choosing the perfect name for your baby 
 
Including modern names and variants, plus classics that have stood the test of time, this naming guide has everything you need for finding the perfect name for your new arrival.

Best Baby Names for 2018: Over 8,000 names and 100 inspiration lists

A modern baby names guide for 2018 with all the latest naming trends

Choosing a name for your baby has never been easier with this ultimate baby-naming guide. 
 
With all the information on the latest naming trends, this comprehensive and easy-to-use guide is full of inspirational names. Including: 
 
- A-Z directories of over 8,000 names and their meanings 
- Over 100 inspirational lists 
- Naming trends for 2018 
- Tips for choosing the perfect name for your baby 
 
Including modern names and variants, plus classics that have stood the test of time, this naming guide has everything you need for finding the perfect name for your new arrival.

Over 8,000 names and 100 inspiration lists

Best Baby Names for 2017

A modern baby names guide for 2017 with all the latest naming trends

Choosing a name for your baby has never been easier with this ultimate baby-naming guide. 
 
With all the information on the latest naming trends, this comprehensive and easy-to-use guide is full of inspirational names. Including: 
 
- A-Z directories of over 8,000 names and their meanings 
- Over 100 inspirational lists 
- Naming trends for 2017 
- Tips for choosing the perfect name for your baby 
 
Including modern names and variants, plus classics that have stood the test of time, this naming guide has everything you need for finding the perfect name for your new arrival.

Over 8,000 names & 100 inspiration lists

Best Baby Names for 2016

A modern baby names guide for 2016 with all the latest naming trends

Choosing a name for your baby has never been easier with this ultimate baby-naming guide. 
 
With all the information on the latest naming trends, this comprehensive and easy-to-use guide is full of inspirational names. Including: 
 
- A-Z directories of over 8,000 names and their meanings 
- Over 100 inspirational lists 
- Naming trends for 2016 
- Tips for choosing the perfect name for your baby 
 
Including modern names and variants, plus classics that have stood the test of time, this naming guide has everything you need for finding the perfect name for your new arrival.

Siobhan Thomas

There's so much in a name, and it's one of the most exciting decisions to make about your new arrival. But how to find the right name for your little one? 
 
This easy-to-browse A-Z book of over 9,000 names will help. You'll find tips on navigating your baby-naming quest, including managing other people's opinions and reaching that all-important agreement with your partner. 
 
Whether you're looking for a classic or gender-neutral name or something with a contemporary twist, Best Baby Names 2022 has everything you need.

Siobhan Thomas

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