Choosing the perfect child’s name was top of my list when I was pregnant. Despite having thought about it for years, when I was actually pregnant none of the names felt right. Not for the want of trying but the poor toddler was nameless for his first two weeks. We had a long list, then a short list. Nothing suited him. His grandfather started referring to his as Fred and eventually we just forced ourselves to sit down and decide.
Little Sis had it slightly easier with a short list of three boys’ names and three girls’ names and we had pretty much decided within a few days of her being born.
There are lots of baby books on the market but baby names by Laura Emerson is a really lovely version with beautiful photographs. According to the blurb “Along with the A-Z lists of both boys’ and girls’ names, you’ll also find fascinating themed lists to get your creative juices flowing. These range from great one-syllable names for baby boys to names with royal connotations for baby girls, taking in the names that are fastest rising in popularity along the way.”
This is a beautiful book and would make a lovely gift for expectant parents. It contains more than 3000 names along with their origin and meanings. Baby names by Laura Emerson is priced at £9.99, but read on if you would like a chance to win a copy.
Giveaway:
If you would like to win a copy of baby names just leave me a comment below and let me know if you prefer traditional or modern names. I love vintage names so we went for traditional.
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Small print:
The prize consists of one copy of baby names by Laura Emerson. The giveaway ends February 5th at 8pm. The winner will be selected at random from all entries received and notified by email or their twitter handle. The prize is as stated: no cash alternatives are available. UK and ROI only.
The giveaway is now closed and the winner is Judith







personaly I prefer the traditional names, my two children are called Hannah Amelia and Jacob Elliott.
I prefer traditional names.
I like modern as long as not too way out!
I prefer traditional names.
Modern names most of the time although I still like some traditional names as well
I would say traditional – I like classic names that aren’t too common these days.
Traditional! Some modern names make me cringe!
UNUSUAL NAMES IF I EVER HAD A GIRL SHE WOULD CE CALLED TANI – LEE BUT SOME UNUSUAL NAMES SOUND STUPID SO ID BE CAREFUL
I prefer modern names 🙂
I prefer modern names, the more unusual the better 🙂
Modern, my daughter is named Eden.
Currently pregnant with baby two (who is shy so we dont know if its a he or she) need some inspiration for names lol
Generally I prefer traditional names
I prefer modern names, but nothing wacky!
old fashioned names, but not on popular list
I think the older traditional names are coming back into fashion. I am happy with what seems right for the baby, can you believe I spent abour 4 weeks testing out names on my daughter. She ended up as Samantha, because I liked it, thought it suited her and it means the listening one and as she managed to come out with a hand behind her ear as if she was listening it seemed very appropriate!
I don’t mind either really I like alot from old and new names
I like a traditional first name and modern second name, best of both worlds 🙂
I like both. My son’s name is Cael George.
i prefer traditional i have a Liam and an Adam but traditional can be modern as well so maybe actually a bit of both!
i have tweeted @HelenRemi411 https://twitter.com/HelenRemi411/status/296004344418037760
and google+ Helen Porter thanks xx
Traditional names
I prefer traditional names
i prefer traditional names
I prefer traditional names
I like modern, but not too unusual.
I prefer traditional, both my sons have traditional names
I have tweeted – @bloomingfox
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traditional names but not ones that are too popular/common
I prefer traditional but unique, not too common
I tweeted @ummziyad https://twitter.com/ummziyad/status/296024236986888193
I like traditional names.
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I love unusual names, but I can’t for the life of me decide on one for my unborn baby!
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/Raine_Fairy/status/296042555160813569
I prefer modern names
I prefer modern names
I prefer traditional names.
Usually traditional names
l perfer modern names
i perfer traditional names like mollie , letice , jack , tom , etc
traditional
traditional names
Almost all the names we are currently considering are very traditional, such as Arthur and Irene
Traditional names
Traditional
I love traditional names. @lorrainesaeed
I prefer the traditional names
I like traditional names ,
I like traditional names, particularly if they have meaning like Grace or Hope
I prefer traditional names but some ‘modern’ names make you smile, but always remember the child is the one who has to live with it 😉
I prefer modern/unusual names
Working in a school the horror of some of the ‘modern’ names that the children have is enough to put me off. Traditional all the way
traditional
Probably prefer traditional names 🙂
I like both modern and traditonal
I have Cael,Mercedes and Mason
I prefer traditional names
I definitely prefer traditional names, some of these modern names are just silly and tacky!
i like traaditional names with a modern spelling
We’re trying to choose a name for our first baby at the minute. I like loads of names, OH likes pretty much none. I seem to be drawn to more traditional names though.
I prefer traditional names – modern ones have too many z’s k’s and y’s in.
Traditional and not one where 10 other kids in their class will have the same name!
Much prefer traditional names.
traditional names
Some of the modern one’s are ok .. but on the whole i prefer traditional names.
I don’t have a preference but like names that are not commonly heard everywhere!
i prefer traditional names
I prefer traditional names
I tend to prefer traditional whereas my husband likes modern names! Think it’s going to take us a while!
I’m a traditionalist all the way x
Tweeted @Noodlenumpty
I much prefer traditional names! 🙂
traditional
I’m a bit mixed on this, I do love some traditional names like Lily but I like unusual ones too like Mara, River, Robyn.
oops, forgot to say, tweeted as @EmaKinsella
i love modern names mostly although some traditional ones are cute too
I prefer traditional names. x
I prefer vintage definitely – everyone thinks my son Aidan’s name is modern but there was a St Aidan around in the 1300’s!
Tweeted the message @Isis1981uk
I think I slightly prefer traditional names
I prefer traditional names
Traditional uncomplicated names for us 🙂
traditional
I would prefer our child to have an unusual name, whether traditional or modern. I would like a decent name book to help us choose a name for our first little one.
Traditional
I prefer traditional names
Traditional 🙂
traditional names; my three are Charlotte, George and Harry
I prefer more traditional names.
I prefer traditional names, although do like some modern names
i love quirky names old or new
I prefer traditional names.
I definitely prefer traditional names, they will never go out of fashion. 🙂
Modern names
I prefer traditional names
I prefer traditional names
I prefer traditional!
I like both traditional and modern names! But I would maybe favour modern names x
Traditional but unusual. I chose Anastasia for my eldest daughter & Austin (old English for Augustine) for my youngest son.
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