Well-meaning loved ones are more than willing to share their opinions for baby names, but sometimes it's better to go with your gut. Ultimately, you and your child will live with the name you choose, so you want it to be just right.

There are countless names from which to choose, but you can narrow your search by figuring out your baby naming personality. Are you aiming for a name that's unique? Trendy? Popular? Exotic? Grab a piece of paper and jot down the letter next to the answer that best describes you in these 10 questions. Find out which letter you answered most and get baby name suggestions customized to your baby name personality.

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1. To relax, you:

a) snuggle in with your hubby to watch a movie
b) hit the gym and work up a good sweat
c) call up your besties for some girl time
d) go shopping

2. Your favorite time of day is:

a) sunset – it's so romantic
b) morning – you're full of energy by 5 am
c) meal time with family or friends
d) after dark when anything can happen

3. When you leave the house you wear:

a) your signature perfume
b) the latest hairstyle
c) skinny jeans and UGG boots
d) a bracelet of Tibetan prayer beads

4. To commemorate a special event you:

a) preserve everything in a scrapbook
b) videotape it and post it on You Tube
c) throw a giant party for all of your friends
d) take a cruise

5. If you could do any job, you'd:

a) write a novel
b) become a professional blogger
c) teach
d) belly dance

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6. Your ultimate travel destination is:

a) Paris
b) New York City
c) Walt Disney World
d) Galapagos Islands

7. The best dog for you is a:

a) Dachshund
b) Golden Doodle
c) Labrador Retriever
d) Hungarian Vizsla

8. When you first found out you were pregnant, you:

a) didn't tell anyone until the second trimester
b) registered with every baby store in town
c) shared the news on your Facebook page
d) told your yogi and meditated

9. Your baby's nursery décor includes:

a) handmade artwork and bedding
b) polka dots and stripes
c) a Diaper Genie
d) safari-themed wallpaper

10. You hope that one day your child will:

a) be just like Daddy
b) create the newest life-changing technology
c) have tons of friends
d) travel the world

Tally up your score and find out your results!

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Baby name Quiz results

Mostly As: UNIQUE

You are special, and the last place you'll look for a baby name is the current "Most Popular" list. Your little one is unique and special like you and his/her name should reflect that. Your kid won't be one of a dozen Emilys on the block. Create your own name, reverse a name or make it unique with an unusual spelling .

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• How to Make a Baby Name Unique
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Mostly Bs: TRENDY

You're a pop-culture expert who's always up on the latest news and fashions. You're friends look to you for what's contemporary and trendy. Giving your baby a trendy name is fabulous way to document the his/her birth year. Look for names in the news , in the movies , or on the pop charts !

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• Popular Baby Name Trends for 2010
• Cool Celebrity Girl Names
• Cool Celebrity Boy Names

Mostly Cs: POPULAR

You have a lot of friends. You want your child to fit right in too, and having a common, popular name is a good start. Check out the annual Social Security Administration's Most Popular Baby Names list to find a name for your little social butterfly. Boy names topping the charts last year included Jacob, Ethan, Michael and Alexander. The most popular girl names were Isabella, Emma, Olivia, Sophia and Ava.

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• Popular Baby Names by State
• Classic Baby Names

Mostly Ds: EXOTIC

You're not ordinary, so why would you give your baby an run-of-the-mill name? Your child needs a name that is striking, unusual and completely out of the ordinary. You want to look for names from abroad and names that are colorful, striking, glamorous and maybe even a little bizarre. Jovana, Dafina and Kenyatta are exotic girl names, while exotic boy names include Aamir, Dragan and Einar.

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Each year the Social Security Administration releases a list of popular baby names, as reported from birth certificates. The most recent list of top names for female twins is for 2009.

Top 50 Female Twin Names

1. Isabella, Sophia
2. Faith, Hope
3. Olivia, Sophia
4. Ella, Emma
5. Hailey, Hannah
6. Ava, Emma
7. Heaven, Nevaeh
8. Madison, Morgan
9. Mackenzie, Madison
10. Ava, Olivia
11. Isabella, Olivia
12. Makayla, Mackenzie
13. Ava, Ella
14. Faith, Grace
15. Gabriella, Isabella
16. Abigail, Olivia
17. Emma, Sophia
18. London, Paris
19. Elizabeth, Emily
20. Valeria, Vanessa
21. Emily, Emma
22. Emma, Grace
23. Gabriella, Isabella
24. Abigail, Allison
25. Abigail, Emma
26. Addison, Ava
27. Anna, Emma
28. Ava, Mia
29. Ava, Sophia
30. Abigail, Emily
31. Addison, Emma
32. Chloe, Sophie
33. Grace, Hope
34. Natalie, Nicole
35. Savannah, Sierra
36. Allison, Ashley
37. Ella, Lily
38. Emily, Natalie
39. Emily, Olivia
40. Emma, Hannah
41. Emma, Lily
42. Haylee, Kaylee
43. Jennifer, Jessica
44. Madison, Mckenzie
45. Abigail, Elizabeth
46. Addison, Avery
47. Adriana, Andrea
48. Alexandra, Elizabeth
49. Ashley, Emily
50. Ava, Grace

Note: The Social Security Administration must really like the names Gabriella and Isabella, as they have them listed twice on their list, at #15 and #23.

Celebrity Twin Girl Names

Celebrities are notorious for finding unique and wacky baby names. However, most of these twin names are surprisingly sweet.

Dave Matthews: Stella and Grace

George W. Bush: Jenna and Barbara

Ron Howard: Paige and Jocelyn

Lou Diamond Phillips: Isabella and Grace

Loretta Lynn: Patsy and Peggy

Michael J. Fox: Aquinnah and Schuyler

Martie McGuire from Dixie Chicks: Kathleen and Eva

Peri Gilpin: Stella and Ava

Lance Armstrong: Grace and Isabella

Twin Girl Themes

Many parents choose a theme when naming their twin girls. Some popular themes include names that start with the same letter, like Addison & Ally or Harlow & Harper. You can also pick names that rhyme, such as Mia & Nia or Emma & Gemma.

One cool trend among twin girl names is picking two virtue names, such as Faith & Hope or Grace & Justice. Some pictures stick with the same type of name, such as seasonal names or destination names .

It is interesting to note one set of twin names of the top 50 list has one reversed – Heaven & Neveah.

More baby name ideas:

• Top 100 baby girl names
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• Cool baby name themes

A traditional Native American name was given to a child by a religious leader or tribal community leader. They usually did not give a child their name until they were much older -- sometimes waiting until puberty! The tribes believed that a child's name should come from a life event, experience or dream.

You can still give your child a more authentic Native American name by going through the Native American dictionary and picking out words that correlate with something in your life.

Traditional Native American girl names

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Following are some examples of authentic Native American girl names that would make beautiful first or middle names:

• Na'estse: Means "One" in Cheyenne
• Nese: Two in Cheyenne
• Nistu: Means three
• Neewa: Means four
• Niaran: means five
• Enemene: Means sing in Cheyenne
• Enesta: Means hear in Cheyenne
• Toma: Means sun in the Wiyot
• Tepkunset: Means Moon
• Seke: Means Black
• Nagamao: Means Sing
• Maji: Means Leave
• Winona: First daughter
• Tanis: Daughter
• Nizhoni: Beautiful
• Meli: Daughter
• Kateri: Mohawk version of Catherine

Popular Native American Baby Names

This list of Native American names includes those that are often seen on lists of "Top Native American Name" lists. Some Native American baby name experts caution that not all of these names may be authentic Native American names. However, they are still beautiful names.

• Aiyana: Eternal blossom
• Amadahy: Forest water
• Aponi: Butterfly
• Atepa: Wigwam
• Catori: Spirit
• Chenoa: Dove
• Chilam: Snowbird
• Chimalis: Bluebird
• Dyani: Deer
• Enola: Solitary
• Halona: Of happy fortune
• Hurit: Beautiful
• Imala: Disciplines
• Kasa: Dressed in furs
• Kimi: Secret
• Kineks: Rosebud

Click here for more Native American girl ideas!

Indian tribes as first names

Although the names Dakota, Cheyenne and Cherokee are beautiful names, some Native Americans take offense to these names being used as first names because they are also the names of their tribes. They find it inappropriate and compare it to naming a baby God or Christ.

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If you are looking for a modern and trend-setting baby girl's name, check out our ideas to help narrow down your list.

Baby girl names with X and Z

Girl names with the letters "x" and/or "z" have a distinctive edge to them. Check out our picks for these cool, modern girl names:

• Zuri
• Zoe
• Zaira
• Zara
• Ziva
• Zalika
• Zari
• Xena
• Xandra
• Xeni

Use our Advanced baby name search to search for more girl names by letter.

Unisex names

From Heidi Klum's baby girl, Lou, to Nicole Ritchie's son, Sparrow, unisex baby names are ultra-modern. After all, our sex no longer defines our role in the workplace, so why should our name? You can also switch out the spelling to skew a name as more female or male. For instance, Logann instead of Logan or Billie instead of Billy. Here are some options for unisex names:

• Stevie
• Drew
• Alex
• Logann
• Bailey
• Jayden
• Kris
• Cameron
• Taylor
• Finley
• Riley
• Hunter
• Darby
• Emerson
• Billie

Get more unisex baby name ideas here!

Virtue names

Virtue names that describe a personality characteristic put a definite modern spin on names. These virtue names also make a great middle name. In fact, Grace is one of the top middle names for girls. Here are more cool options:

• Shine
• Faith
• Patience
• Charity
• Justice
• Trinity
• Peace
• Purity
• Mercy
• Honor
• Joy

Love virtue names? Read Virtue baby names: From Faith to Hope.

Green baby names

Whether you call them earth-friendly, eco-friendly or green, today's modern parents are concerned about taking care of Mother Earth. Why not give your baby girl a name that reflects your hope for the future of our wonderful planet? Here are some baby girl names taken straight from nature:

• Rain
• Meadow
• Willow
• Star
• Laurel
• Breeze
• Luna
• Harmony

You can also consider naming your baby girl one of these beautiful and unique names that actually mean "green" or have a strong affiliation with this earth-friendly color.

• Emerald
• Esmeralda
• Fern
• Jade
• Midori
• Olive
• Ireland
• Verde
• Teal
• Holly

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Winter is a beautiful and magical time of the year, and it brings along with it many choices for winter baby girl names.

Baby Girl Names meaning winter

The name Winter is a beautiful name for a baby girl -- and Nicole Richie used it as the middle name for daughter Harlow Winter Kate. "Winter [is] so serene and quiet and that's how [our daughter] is," Nicole said of her daughter's name.

Although some baby name lists have it categorized as a boy name, this name can easily be considered unisex. It is of English origin and means "Born in the Winter." You can also spell this name Wynter for a unique twist.

The name Dong-Mei is a baby girl name of Chinese origin that means "a combination of winter and plum." This name most likely won't be a top choice for parents here in the U.S., but may be a great option for parents who live in China or speak Chinese.

Soyala is a baby girl name of Native American origin that means "Time of the winter solstice."

The winter months

You may also consider naming your child after the winter or fall months -- and either use it as a first name or middle name.

October is a beautiful name, as is November and December. The name December is English in origin and would make a good choice as a first or middle name. January is another good choice for naming your baby a winter name.

Winter holidays

You can also look to the winter holidays to be inspired for a baby girl name. The name Christmas is English in origin and was often given to children born on Christmas day. It has been used as both a first and last name since the middle ages!

Holly is a baby girl name that is also English in origin and means "holy."

You can also look to religious holiday names such as Mary for more name ideas inspired by the winter months.

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You may not find many hippie girl names at the top of the popular baby name lists, but that is exactly why so many parents love them. They are unique and are sure to help your baby girl stand out in a crowd. The following names would be perfect as a first name or middle name.

Famous hippie girl names

You can name your daughter after the first name of these famous hippies or, for a more unique name, after their last names.

• Joan Baez: The first or last name of this famous hippie and singer/songwriter would be perfect for your baby girl. She was called "Queen of Folk."
• Jane Fonda: She was an outspoken critic of the Vietnam War and even made a controversial trip to Hanoi. She was the ultimate hippie. Fonda would make a unique first name for a baby girl.
• Janis Joplin: From her performances at Woodstock to The Monterey Pop Festival, this psychedelic blues singer cemented her spot in hippie history.
• Joni Mitchell: This singer/songwriter looked the part of a hippie and famously wrote the song "Woodstock."
• Carly Simon: Singer/songwriter once married to James Taylor and famous for the songs "You're So Vain" and "Anticipation."
• Moon Unit: The daughter of ultimate hippie Frank Zappa wins the award for best hippie name bestowed upon his daughter.

Hippy Girl Names inspired by nature

Many hippie names are inspired by nature, the seasons and Mother Earth. Here are some of our top hippie girl names:

• Sun
• Star
• Breeze
• Lake
• Daisy
• Petunia
• Ocean
• Petal
• Blossom
• Wind
• Fire
• Rain
• Lilly
• Tulip
• Gardenia
• Dahlia
• Azalea
• Juniper
• Aspen
• Cypress
• Moonbeam
• Meadow
• Echo
• Rainbow
• Venus
• Mars
• Jupiter
• Saturn
• Willow

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Hippie girl names inspired by virtue

You can also come up with a cool hippie name by thinking of a virtue or characteristic you would like your daughter to have. Here are some examples:

• Patience
• Hope
• Truth
• Honest
• Honor
• Serenity
• Gracious
• Gratitude
• Love
• Angelic
• Passion
• Dream
• Shine
• Radiance

You can also combine a virtue name with a nature name for the ultimate hippie girl name. Some examples include Rainbow Hope, Star Serenity, Meadow Love, Ocean Radiance and Moonbeam Shine.

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• Top city names for girls
• Top 100 girl names
• Middle name trends for girls

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Christmas baby girl names are as festive and beautiful as the season itself.

You can be inspired by the true meaning of the season and give your daughter a spiritual name or bestow a name that captures the fun of this special holiday.

Unique Christmas girl names

These festive names capture the spirit of the season!

• Holly: English name that is named after the Holly plant.
• Noelle: French name meaning the Christmas festival.
• December: Why not name your child after the Christmas month?
• Natala: This name is Italian in origin and means, "Born at Christmas." Perfect!
• Natalii: This name is French in origin and also means, "Born at Christmas."
• Noeleen: French in origin and means, "Christmas."
• Tashia: This is the Russian form of the name Natalie which means, "Born at Christmas."
• Candy: This name is as sweet as candy canes. It is a Hebrew name meaning, "Dazzling white."
• Eve: Hebrew name meaning, "Living and enlivening."
• Starr:  English name meaning, "Star." Can also spell the lovely name with one "r."

Check out our list of winter baby girl names for more ideas!

Spiritual girl names

If you are of Christian faith, you may want to name your baby girl a spiritual or biblical name inspired by Christmas.

• Mary: Mary was the biblical mother of Christ.
• Angele: This is a name of Greek origin meaning, "angel or messenger."
• Abigail: Biblical origin – in the Old Testament King David's third wife
• Hannah: Biblical mother of the prophet Samuel
• Eden: The biblical Garden of Eden
• Naomi: Hebrew name meaning "beautiful" or "agreeable"
• Leah: First wife of Jacob in the Old Testament
• Sarah: Name meaning "pure" or "happy."
• Christiane: Green name meaning, "Christian."
• Emmanuelle: Hebrew name meaning, "faith."
• Faith:  A Christian virtue name.
• Helen:  Latin name for "the bright one."

Check out our list of spiritual girl names for more great ideas!

Girl names from Christmas classics

You can also find some wonderful classic names from some of our favorite classic Christmas movies.

Judy and Betty were the name of the sisters in the 1954 classic movie, White Christmas. Donna Reed played the title role of Mary Hatch in the classic It's a Wonderful Life. Miracle on 34th Street had Maureen O'Hara playing Doris Walker and the talented Natalie Wood playing Susan Walker.

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Best celebrity girl names

Old fashioned names, such as Violet and Grace, as well as destination names, such as India and London, were the trend in celebrity girl names this year. Check out our picks of the top celebrity girl names of 2010.

• Amelie – Singer Rachel Stevens
• Mae Elizabeth – Former Bachelorette Jen Schefft
• Madilyn Grace – Singer Ne-Yo
• Eve August – Grey's Anatomy actress Jessica Capshaw
• Stella Zavala – Actor Matt Damon
• Olivia – Actor James Van Der Beek
• Abbey Ray – Actor Patrick Fabian
• Florence Rose Edellion – British Prime minister David Cameron
• Chaplin Haddow – Actress Ever Dawn Carradine
• Genevieve Marie – Racer Jimmie Johnson
• Molly June – Actress Amanda Peet
• Violet – Singer Christina Milian and The Dream
• Grace Margaret – Actor Mark Wahlberg
• Adalynn Rose – American Idol singer Chris Daughtry
• Vida – Matthew McConaughey and model Camila Alves
• Gia Francesca – Extra host Mario Lopez
• Raquel Blue – Singer Joe Don Rooney
• India Pearl – Marchesa designer Georgina Chapman
• Harper Renn – Actress Tiffani Thiessen and actor Bracy Smith
• Reiley Dilys Stella – Stella McCartney and Alashdair Willis
• Sailor Elizabeth – Top Chef's Brian Malarkey
• Harper Grace – Actor Neil Patrick Harris
• Billie Beatrice: Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart
• London Jane – Actor Neal McDonough
• Hartley Grace - Twin girl along with twin boy Lydon to singer Mark McGrath
• Carina Rose -  Survivor's Rob and Amber Mariano
• Malena James - American Idol alum Constantine Maroulis and girlfriend Angel

Worst celebrity baby girl names

Yes, it is debatable -- but we feel like these names deserve the title of worst celebrity baby girl names of 2010.

• Cosimo Violet – Model Claudia Schiffer
• Krishna Thea – Model and Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi
• Gytta Lubov – Actress Vera Farmiga
• Beatrix Carlin - Jodie Sweetin
• Bryn - Bethenny Frankel
• Kloey - Singer Joey Fatone
• Locklyn - Actor Vince Vaughn and wife Kyla
• Liberty Grace – Actor Joey Lawrence and Chandi Yawn-Nelson

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• Top city names for girls
• Top 100 girl names
• Middle name trends for girls

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Surround your baby with love with our list of romantic baby girl names that are both meaningful and beautiful.

Girl names after romantic destination

Why not name your daughter after the location you got engaged – or even a favorite date spot or honeymoon destination? Actress Amy Adams named her the very romantic name of Aviana, inspired by her birthplace of Aviano, Italy. A romantic name is one that has deep meaning for you – and doesn't necessarily have to be a romantic destination for everyone.

Here are some ideas for girl names after romantic destinations:

• Paris
• London
• Venice
• Brazil
• Ireland
• Tuscany
• York
• Angela
• Dominica
• Maui
• Monoco

Baby girl names
with lovely meanings

The following girl names actually mean, "love" or a variation of it. You will find both popular and unique names – and all are lovely. The origin of the name is listed after the name.

• Amor: Spanish name
• Amora: Spanish name
• Carys: Welsh name
• Grania: Celtic
• Mina: German
• Mindy: German
• Prema: Indian name meaning "love" in Sanskrit
• Tivona: Hebrew name meaning, "love's nature"
• Cheryl: Welsh name
• Grania: Irish name
• Maitea: Basque name meaning 'One who is easy to love"
• Grace: Irish name
• Philomena: Greek name meaning "powerful love"

Use our Advanced Baby Name search to help narrow down your baby name search>>>

Romantic flower names for girls

Flowers are romantic, beautiful – and also make great baby names! Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver likes flower names so much he named all three daughters after them.

Here are more romantic flower names:

• Rose
• Tulip
• Bluebell
• Alyssum
• Calla
• Chrysanthemum
• Iris
• Holly
• Fern
• Dahlia
• Danica
• Dianthus
• Hyacinth
• Ivy
• Jasmine
• Lilac
• Lily
• Leilani
• Marigold
• Violet
• Zahra
• Petunia

Feminine girl names

Girl names that are elaborate and feminine have a very romantic feel to them. Many of these names are classic names that will stand the test of time.

• Angelina
• Magdalena
• Genevieve
• Seraphina
• Tatiana
• Adelaide
• Lillian
• Makayla
• Brianna
• Valentina
• Giuliana
• Anastasia
• Evangelina

Romantic girl names

The word "love" would make a great first name or middle name and an adorable nickname for your baby girl. You could also consider other languages – for instance Amour is love in French. You could also name your daughter after one of the greatest classic love stories, Romeo & Juliette.

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• Top 100 girl names
• Middle name trends for girls

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Irish girl names are a popular choice with parents because they are unique, yet have a feminine sound to them. We have rounded up the top Old Irish baby girl names and the top modern Irish girl names.

Old Irish Baby Girl Names

Old Irish girl names are beautiful with wonderful and characteristic meanings. They can be tricky to pronounce and pronunciations can change between different sources.

• Aoife
• Niamh
• Roisin
• Aisling
• Sinead
• Maeve
• Siobhan
• Allana
• Aine
• Cessaiar
• Caoilainn

Modern Irish Names

Even though the Old Irish names are unique, they may present challenges to your child if people have a hard time pronouncing or spelling their name. These Modern Irish names still have the wonderful sound, but are easier to pronounce and spell.

• Riley
• Teagan
• Kaitlyn
• Keira
• Aislin
• Kayleigh
• Makayla
• Mckenna
• Delaney
• Kennedy
• Riley

Celebrity Irish baby girl names

Celebrities have gotten in on the Irish baby name trend. Check out some of our favorites:

• Actor Patrick Dempsey: Darby
• Martina McBride: Delaney
• Chris O'Donnell, Holly Marie Combs, Lisa Marie Presley: Finley
• Jenny Garth: Fiona
• Kim Basinger & Alec Baldwin: Ireland
• Coldplay's Will Champion: Juno
• Chris O'Donnell: Maeve
• Sinead O'Connor: Roisin
• Patrick Dempsey, Demi Moore/Bruce Willis: Tallulah

Check out more Irish baby girl names >>>

You can also check out our Advanced Baby Name Search to look for baby names with other origins, such as Spanish, French, Italian and Greek.

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When looking for the perfect baby name, you and your spouse must first determine what type of name you want. Our guide will lead you to the types of names you will love.

Pick a baby girl name theme

>>>If you love exotic girl names, like Vida or Valentina, check out our Exotic Girl Names from Around the World for Irish names, French names and more

>>>If you are searching for a spiritual girl name that is a tribute to your religion, check out Spiritual Girl Baby Names

>>>If you love classic baby names, you are sure to find the perfect name in our article, Traditional American baby names

>>>If you are a modern mom-to-be who wants a cutting-edge girl name, check out Modern Baby Girl Names

>>>If you are an Earth Angel at heart, you will love our list of Hippy Baby Girl Names

>>>For those parents who love celebrity culture, you are sure to find a unique name in our list of Best and Worst Celebrity Girl Names

>>>If you have a long last name and want a short first name, check out Short and Sweet Baby Names

>>>If you are wanting a trendy or buzzworthy baby name, our list of Popular Baby Names on the Rise is a must-read

>>>If you love popular baby names, check out the Social Security Administration's Top 100 Baby Girl names

Middle Names for Girls

Once you have your first name picked, it is time to move on to the middle name. A middle name is a good opportunity to include a family name or a mother's maiden name.

>>For more ideas, check out Middle Name Trends for Girls

Twins names

Picking one name is hard enough, but when you are having twins you must not only choose two names, but they need to flow well together. Some parents want names that rhyme, start with the same letter, have the same overall theme -- or are completely different!

>>>If you are having twin girls, check out our list of the top names for twin girls

>>>If you are having girl/boy twins, check out pick of the top names for a boy and a girl

Check out SheKnows Baby Names for even more great ideas!

We took some of the most popular baby girl names from the Social Security Administration and gave them a more unique and fun twist.

Isabella

The name Isabella grabbed the top spot as most popular girl name on the Social Security Administration's list. Check out these fun and unique baby girl name alternatives:

• Izzy
• Bella
• Belle
• Anabella
• Mirabella
• Arabella
• Rosabella
• Estrella

Emma

The name Emma is the second most popular girl name in the United States. Check out these unique options:

• Jemma
• Emme
• Gemma
• Gem
• Emmy
• Erma
• Esme

Olivia

The girl name Olivia is the third most popular name. These names will make fun and unique alternatives to this traditional name.

• Livia
• Olive
• Viviane
• Elivina
• Oliveria
• Olinda
• Alivia
• Oliviana

Sophia

The baby girl name Sophia is the fourth most popular choice among American parents. Here are some fun alternatives:

• Sophie
• Ophra
• Ophira/Ofira
• Pia
• Ophial
• Sophia-Anne
• Sophia-Lynn

Ava

The name Ava rounds out the list as the fifth most popular baby girl name. For a more unique twist, check out the following names:

• Avianna
• Avia
• Aviance
• Mava
• Eva
• Ida
• Ava-Grace
• Ava-Love

How to make a girl name more unique

If you have a name you would like to make more unique, type it into our Advanced Baby Name Search for names with a similar sound. If you love Irish names or Italian names, you can search through our baby name database by specific origin.

If you are looking for a baby name that starts with a specific letter, we also have a search tool to help you narrow down your search this way.

You can also hyphenate the name or turn it into a double name, such as Ava Grace, for unique name that still has a traditional sound to it.

More baby name ideas:

• Top city names for girls
• Top 100 girl names
• Middle name trends for girls

>> Also see our baby boy names for Easter!

Easter baby name fun

April is a beautiful name and is a great choice for those looking for an Easter-inspired baby girl name. The flowers of spring have some beautiful names, including:

• Lily, after the beautiful Easter Lily
• Tulip
• Daisy
• Daffodil
• Azalea
• Petunia
• Andromeda

The Easter rabbit is a fun part of this spring holiday, so why not be inspired by some rabbit names? Of course, Bugs Bunny runs a close race with the Easter bunny as most popular, but names like Miffy, Hazel and Lola are cute names inspired by rabbits in books and movies.

Spring-inspired baby girl names

Spring is a time of renewal and change. These fresh and cheery spring names will make a great choice for your Easter baby girl.

• Claire
• Genevieve
• Laurel
• Chloe
• Honey
• Iris
• Sunshine
• Season
• Sunny
• Dawn
• Trudy
• April

Names with Easter meanings

These baby girl names have meanings that are inspired by this wonderful holiday. If you are looking for a unique and beautiful name inspired by Easter, these names might be just what you are looking for.

• Pascale or Pascala: French name, meaning "born at Easter"
• Ester: Spanish name from biblical times
• Fontanne: French name meaning "fountain or spring"
• Laverna: French name meaning "born in the spring"
• Odelette: French name meaning "little spring"
• Abril: Spanish name meaning "the month of April, symbolizes spring"
• Avril: French for "April"

Names inspired by colors of Easter

Why not let the beautiful spring colors of Easter inspire your baby girl name? Look around at the colorful Easter eggs, the blooming flowers and the gorgeous sunsets for inspiration. The following names would make a great first or middle name:

• Lavender
• Violet
• Rose
• Daisy
• Indigo
• Pink
• Coral
• Coralie
• Midori: Japanese name meaning green

You can also combine names to come up with a unique and fun baby girl name inspired by Easter. For instance:

• Trudy Pink
• April Midori
• Pascala Pink
• Daisy Dawn

If you want a name that pays tribute to the more spiritual side of Easter, check out our list of Biblical baby girl names. You can combine a biblical name with one of the options above to come up with a truly unique and beautiful Easter inspired baby name.

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Surfer baby names have an exotic and cool sound to them. Be inspired with our list of names that are perfect for your surfer baby girl!

Names of top girl surfers

Looking for a surfer girl name? Why not check out the names of some of the top girl surfers around the world? From Sage to Coco, these names are as rockin' as the surfer girls themselves!

• Sage Erickson
• Alana Blanchard
• Anastasia Ashley
• Bruna Schmitz
• Erica Hosseini
• Maya Gaberira
• Monyca Byrne Wickey
• Rosanne Hodge
• Silvana Lima
• Layne Beachley
• Paige Hareb
• Coco Ho

Beach inspired baby girl names

Another place to find surfer baby girl names is the beach itself! Some of these names have an exotic sound, like Oceana, while others have a more hippie feel to them, like Seashell.

• Ocean
• Oceana
• Sandy
• Shelly
• Sunny
• Lilly
• Summer
• Blue
• Retaw
• Azul
• Seashell
• Coral
• Sunshine

Names of famous surf beaches

Another spot to find cool surfer girl names is by the famous surf beaches around the world. From Australia to Hawaii, check out some picks of the famous surf beaches:

• Bells – after Bells Beach in Australia
• Bondi – after Bondi Beach in Australia
• Margaret – After Margaret River in West Australia
• Malibu – after Malibu Beach
• Newport – After Newport Beach
• Maui – Hawaiian island popular with surfers
• Hanalei – After Hanalei Bay in Kauai

Names with meanings inspired by the ocean

These baby girl names all have meanings that a surfer girl will love. These names would make a unique first name and middle name.

The following names all mean water:

• Ambu: Indian name
• Mouna: Arabic name
• Shui: Chinese name
• Brooklyn: English name
• Kendria: English name

More names with cool meanings include:

• Coventina: Celtic name meaning "water goddess"
• Dalis: Hebrew name meaning "drawing water"
• Moselle: Hebrew name meaning "from the water"
• Nixie: German name meaning "little water sprite"
• Talulah: Native American name meaning "Leaping water"
• Atlantis: Greek name after the legendary island that sank to the bottom of the ocean
• Nami: Japanese name meaning "wave"
• Genevieve: Celtic name meaning "white wave"

Although we can't guarantee that giving your child one of these names will make her a world-class surfer, we hope this list has given you inspiration as you search for the perfect name for your beach-lovin' baby girl.

>> Do you know of any great surfer girl names?

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• Middle name trends for girls

The most popular baby names of 2010 were Jacob and Isabella -- for the second year in a row! Thanks to the continued popularity of Twilight, these names look like they are not going anywhere!

The name Joshua has dropped off the top 10 list with Aiden taking its spot. The influence of Teen Mom has made its way on the baby name list, as the namesMaci and Bentley are the fastest trending baby names!

Who else made the list? Check out the top 100 baby girl names and top 100 baby boy names of the year.

See last year's list here: Top 100 baby names 2009 >>>

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The Social Security Administration releases the top baby names taken from birth certificates from the United States. Isabella was the most popular baby girl name for the second year in a row!

>> Check out the top 100 baby names here!

Using this list, we can look at baby name trends, such as which names are climbing the charts the fastest.

Take a look at the top 50 baby girl names that are climbing the charts the fastest. It is interesting to note the influence of pop culture on baby name trends. The name Maci was the fastest moving baby girl name, climbing 423 spots from 2009 to 2010, putting it at number 232 in popularity. Why the surge in popularity? Many credit it to Teen Mom Maci Bookout -- and, interestingly enough, her son's name of Bentley is the fastest climbing boy's name!

The name Giuliana could be credited to the popular E! News host Giuliana Rancic, while Tiana is the name of the princess in the Disney movie The Princess and the Frog. Quinn is the popular cheerleader's name on Glee, while the popularity of Scarlet could be credited to actress Scarlett Johansson . It is interesting to note that last year's fastest climbing name, Isla, has fallen off the top 50 of fastest climbing names.

If you are looking for a trendy or unique baby girl names, check out our list of the fastest climbing baby girl names for 2011! Click on the name to get the meaning and origin.

Top 50 fastest climbing girl names of 2011

1. Maci
2. Giuliana
3. Tiana
4. Quinn
5. Adalynn
6. Kinley
7. Gia
8. Scarlet
9. Kenley
10. Aria
11. Charlie
12. Annabella
13. Hadley
14. Elisa
15. Adelaide
16. Yaretzi
17. Danna
18. Kinsley
19. Finley
20. Adalyn
21. Gemma
22. Brisa
23. Vivienne
24. Mila
25. Jayleen
26. Evangeline
27. Elliana
28. Alessandra
29. Lucille
30. Anabelle
31. Alice
32. Paris
33. Kamila
34. Paisley
35. Londyn
36. Kenzie
37. Journey
38. Mikaela
39. Athena
40. Juliette
41. Elaina
42. Aleah
43. Noelle
44. Dana
45. Aubree
46. Tatum
47. Arabella
48. Ainsley
49. Ryleigh
50. Brynn

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According to Amanda Barden author of Baby Names Made Easy: The Complete Reverse-Dictionary of Baby Names,  babies should be fun, happy occasions! You have fun choosing a nursery theme, picking out clothes and all those other little details that come with a new baby, so there's no reason you shouldn't have fun choosing the name, too. Plus, your child will love to hear the story of how he or she got her name so make it a good one!

"One of the most common complaints I hear from adults I talk to is that they hated having a name that a bunch of other kids they went to school with had, too," says Ms. Barden. "Choosing a name that's unique can eliminate this problem. Unique baby names are everywhere; you just have to keep your eyes open to find them."

15 baby naming tips

Barden offers these 15 ideas for thinking outside-the-box where baby names are concerned

Tip #1: Look at your family tree

You might find some truly unique and interesting names in your family history. This would make the name meaningful and might help you avoid names at the top of popular baby name charts.

Tip #2: Make a game of it

Make it a goal to meet three new people every day and get their names—the checker in the grocery store, the person sitting next to you on the bus, the barista blending your drink—you're bound to hear something interesting. If mom and dad both do this, it will be something fun you can do together and you'll double the number of names you add to your list.

Tip #3: Consider the landmarks around you

Look at street names, the name of your favorite restaurant , parks or other historic/significant locations nearby.

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Tip #4: Look to nature

Do you live near the ocean? Ocean would make a unique name. Near the mountains? How about Sierra or Shasta?

Tip #5: Your love map

Look at the important places you've visited as a couple – your honeymoon spot, the place where you conceived your baby, the first place you traveled as a couple, the city or town where you met – Catalina, London, Rio, Carolina, Memphis – there's a lot of potential there.

Tip #6: Go International

If you're tired of popular names in the United States, look at names parents in other countries are using. For example, some of the popular girls' names in England in the last few years have been Evie, Summer, Millie, Freya, Imogen and Matilda.

Also check out: Exotic baby names and meanings

Tip #7: A little macabre

Head to the cemetery and check out vintage tombstones. Sometimes there are hidden gems among the dearly departed. If cemeteries aren't your thing, census records work too.

You may also like: Old fashioned baby names: Classic and cultured

Tip #8: Think about your hobbies

If you're a bird watcher, maybe your favorite bird could double as the perfect baby name – Robin, Wren or Dove would be interesting and unique.

Tip #9: Go see a Pixar film

At the end of Pixar movies they list Production Babies in the credits. There are usually some interesting names on these lists. Not sure where to start? Check out Toy Story 3.

Tip #10:  Go back in time to popular names from 100 years ago

The Social Security website will tell you today's most popular names, but it will also tell you what names were popular in the past. Some of the names parents liked for boys' back in 1910 were Archie, Everett, Oscar, Otis and Henry.

Check out the top baby names of each decade here.

More baby name tips, including finding a name both you and your spouse like

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If you're looking for ways that you and your spouse can work together to come up with name ideas, each parent can make lists of names in certain categories. Give one another a few days to complete your lists, and then bring them together to see what you each wrote down.

Baby name category ideas:

Tip #11: Your favorite teachers or coaches

Remember that eighth grade teacher who inspired you to come out of your shell and encouraged you to find your writing voice. You could honor her and that memory by naming your baby after her.

Tip #12:  Your favorite athletes

Peyton Manning, Kobe Bryant and Serena Williams are just a few athletes who would make great baby names.

You might also like: 55 sporty baby names

Tip #13:  Your favorite movie characters

If you're a Godfather fan; Vito Corleone would be a great way to pay homage to that film, or in honor of Indiana Jones—the name Indiana!

From Cullen to Jasper, you are sure to find a cool baby name in our list of Twilight names.

Tip #14: Your favorite authors

Whether it's Albert Camus, Ernest Hemingway or J.D. Salinger the important thing is that the name will possess a special significance for you and in that way it will be incredibly unique.

Be inspired with our list of Top Literary Baby Names.

Tip #15: Your favorite flowers or trees

Do you love roses, daisies or marigolds? All can be lovely names for a baby.

Parents can put all the names they come up with in a bowl and pick from it -- the first name chosen is the first name and the second name chosen is the middle name.

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Stylish girl baby names are unique, yet have a flair for the dramatic. I went shopping through the best designers, models and stylish celebrities to come up with the perfect list of stylish girl names. Click on the names to find out the origin and meaning!

Stylish Model names

Models always have the perfect stylish names, and why wouldn't they? These names are as beautiful as the models themselves! I love the exotic flair that many of these girls' names have!

• Giselle
• Bar
• Claudia
• Alessandra
• Lily
• Clara
• Magali
• May
• Danita
• Hannah
• Helena
• Laetitia
• Selita
• Izabel
• Rosie
• Heidi
• Miranda
• Doutzen

Designer names as baby names

For a stylish name with a flair for the dramatic, check out the wonderful names of some of our favorite designers. As you may notice, you can use the first name or the last name for some names, as is the case of Coco Chanel.

• Coco
• Chanel
• Pucci
• Hermes
• Laurent
• Lauren
• Prada
• Versace
• Dolce
• Fendi
• Dior

Stylish celebrity baby names

Celebrity baby names are sometimes weird, often unique -- and always stylish! Check out some of our favorite celebrity baby girl names from stylish celebrities.

• Jessica Alba: Honor Marie
• Jennifer Lopez: Emme Maribel
• Christina Applegate: Sadie Grace
• Amy Adams: Aviana Olea
• Camila Alves: Vida
• Tori Amos: Natashya Lorien
• Halle Berry: Nahla ariela
• Monica Belluci: Deva and Leoni
• Dierks Bentley: Jordan and Evalyn
• Christie Brinkley: Sailor Lee and Alexa Ray
• Cindy Crawford: Kaya Jordan
• Katie Holmes: Suri
• Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt:  Shiloh, Zahara, Vivienne
• Johnny Depp: Lily Rose Melody
• Jennie Garth: Luca Bella, Lola Ray, Fiona Eve
• Rebecca Gayheart: Billie Beatrice
• Nicole Richie: Harlow
• Madonna: Lourdes Maria
• Fashion designer Stella McCartney: Reiley and Bailey

>> Also check out the Best and worst celebrity girl names >>>

Tips for finding a stylish girl name

Search for something unexpected about a name when looking for a stylish moniker. For instance, unisex baby names, such as Billie, Lou or Harper, are all great names for girls because they have that unexpected twist to them. Virtue names, such as Justice, Shine or Love, are all cool names that have a touch of the unexpected to them.

You can also be inspired by other cultures to find a stylish name. Check out our list of baby girl names by origin, such as French, Italian, Spanish or Greek, to find a name that is beautiful and unique.

Look at last names as first names for unique and stylish ideas. For example, Kensington or Kennedy are both last names that made wonderful first names.

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One of the hottest baby name trends of the year is to have a theme when naming siblings. Thanks to celebrities like the Kardashians, who all have names starting with the letter K, more parents than ever want to find a unique theme when naming their kids.

Ready to have fun with sib-set names? Check out some of the hottest and most unique themes when naming siblings!

Kopy the Kardashians

Having a first name with the same letter as your last name, such as Kim Kardashian, creates a fun and spunky name that is made for Hollywood. You can come up with unique names simply by changing the spelling of more traditional names to make them fit your theme, like Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian . If you can see your children's names in lights, this may be the perfect theme for you!

A new twist to a familiar theme

If having a first name starting with the same letter as your last name feels too trendy for you, you can pick names that start with the same letter but aren't the same as your last name. For instance, Jessica Alba named her daughters Honor and Haven.

Origin envy

Do you love the melodic sound of Irish names? Or love the romantic meanings of French names? A great way to pay tribute to your native culture or heritage is by naming siblings names from the same origin, such as German, Spanish or French.

>> If you love the ideas of having siblings named Keira and Aidan or Gia and Valentina then search for baby names here by popular origins

I sense a theme…

One fun and unique way to name siblings is by picking a theme, such as flowers or destinations. Chef Jamie Oliver has daughters who have flower names -- Daisy Boo and Petal Blossom. How cute is that? Or pick destinations that have particular meaning to you, such as London, Brooklyn or Venice.

More theme ideas include names with the same meanings, such as names that all mean "love," or animal names, nature names or hippie names.

Copycat middle names

Another fun way to tie your siblings together is to give them all the same middle name. It's not as obvious as using the same letter, but it's still a fun sibling baby name trend. Many moms will use their maiden name as a middle name, which is a fun family tradition.

Combining parents' names

Why not copy from Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith and combine your own names to come up with unique names for siblings? For instance, Willow Smith and Jayden Smith both have unique names that come from their parents, Will and Jada, yet are also uniquely their own.

>> Get ideas on how to combine names here

More unique ideas for siblings

Want more ideas for naming brothers, sisters or brothers and sisters? Check our these unique ideas:

• Same number of syllables
• End with the same letter
• Unisex names
• Sporty names
• Romantic names

Jamie Oliver family photo credit: WENN.com/FayesVision

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Fads in baby naming come and go faster than bad fall TV pilots. But classic, old-fashioned names stand up to the test of time. If you are looking for a great name that isn't part of the latest Hollywood or suburban naming trend, these names are right for you. Grab a pen and paper and let's start thinking names.

Victorian chic baby names

The fashions of the Victorian times were amazing. Big hoop skirts and fitted tops gave women amazing shape, while preserving their demurity. Names like Scarlett and Betsy come to mind. But those aren't the only names...

According to the Social Security Administration , these were the most popular baby names of the 1880s. Click here to check out the Social Security's list of the top 100 baby names of last year.

Get more old-fashioned baby names from the 1880s here!

Next page: Baby names from the Roaring '20s

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Baby names of the Roaring '20s

They didn't call it the Roaring '20s for nothing. In the 1920s, speakeasies were hot and flappers broke out of the conventional molds for women. The fashions were iconic . And the names? Well, they were pretty and perfect. Think Grace, Marilyn and Norma... But what were the hot names of the time? According to the S.S.A., these baby names were most popular in the 1920s.

Get more old-fashioned baby names from the 1920s here!

Next page: Baby boomer names

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World War II baby names from the 1940s

Back in the 1940s, the so-called baby boom started, causing births to skyrocket. With a war happening abroad for half the decade, times were tough and families were torn apart. The men who returned from war got coupled up with women back home and started families. These were the popular baby names, according to the S.S.A., in the 1940s.

Get more baby names from the 1940s here!

Next page: Baby names from the 1950s

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Rockabilly baby names from the 1950s

In the 1950s, everything started to change. World War II was just a memory, having ended in 1945. Kids were different than their parents' generation and music was totally changing. A new form of music grew in popularity called rockabilly. An early form of rock and roll, stars like Elvis Presley led the music scene to new directions. These were the hot names, according to the S.S.A.:

Discover more baby names from the 1950s here!

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