What’s in a name?
The name of your child will be the first thing people will learn about them. This leaves parents feeling pressured to choose the right name.
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You may have a family name that you would like to pass down, or you may be one of the lucky ones who have always known what they want to name their children. However, you may be one who follows trends and would like your child to have a “popular” name.
Below are the most chosen names in 2015.
Girls
Sophia, meaning wisdom in Greek.
Emma, meaning whole or universal.
Isabella, meaning devoted to God.
Olivia, meaning olive.
Ava, meaning iniquity.
Emily, meaning hard working.
Abigail, meaning the father’s joy.
Mia, meaning mine.
Madison, meaning son of Maud.
Elizabeth, meaning my God is an oath.
Boys
Jacob, meaning holder of the heel.
Noah, meaning comfort; long-lived; repose.
Mason, meaning one who works with stone.
William, meaning strong-willed warrior.
Ethan, meaning strong.
Liam, meaning strong protector.
Michael, meaning who is like God.
Alexander, meaning defender of men.
Jayden, meaning God has heard.
Daniel, meaning God is my judge.