What's in a Name? Our Best Baby Names of all Time

Pens at the ready parents-to-be! It’s time to make those lists and find the perfect name for your expecting bundle of sweetness.

Regardless of what you’re into, we’ve compiled our very best baby names into one handy cheat sheet.

Popular, wacky, Aussie-inspired, vintage, royal – we’ve got them all! Browse through and find the perfect fit. After all, calling him “Bean” or “Peanut” for the rest of his life is probably not the best idea.

Let the baby naming fun begin!

Vintage and Old-School Options

Bring the past to your future with an old-school baby name that could certainly make a comeback. Here are a few to add to the list.

Boys

Benedict
Cecil
Forest
Neville
Homer

Girls

Agatha
Carmella
Effie
Rosalind
Dixie

Love vintage names? Have a look at the rest of our old-school faves at 100 Names from 100 Years Ago Worth Reviving and 40 Names That Have Taken a Break: Will They Come Back in Fashion?

For Trendsetting Tots

Looking for something a little out of left field? Here are some too-cool-for-school names that Baby Center predicts will be topping the charts in coming months. We’re not so sure though…

Boys

Cortez
Monarch
Leafer
Marvel
Falcon

Girls

Diadora
Carman
Rozi
Mima
Koala

See the full list at These Are the Coolest Baby Names for 2019; Honest.

Rainbow Baby Names

If you’re expecting a baby after a loss, then why not consider one of these meaningful monikers? These names symbolise love, loss, and hope and honour your rainbow baby beautifully.

Boys

Asher
Bennett
Pheonix
Jalus
Ethan

Girls

Nyssa
Mira
Phoebe
Zera
Eliana

Read the rest at Rainbow Names Perfectly Suited to Your Beautiful Blessing.

The Bold and the Beautiful

Looking for a name that isn’t too trendy and also quite sweet-sounding? We’ve rounded up a few, including our top ten picks below.

Boys

Corbin
Dominic
Elias
Soren
Maverick

Girls

Amara
Cora
Esme
Thea
Zaylie

Read more at 100 Beautiful Baby Names for Your Bub.

Royal and Regal

Love regal names for your little prince or princess? Here are a few of the ones that consistently top the charts for royal baby names.

Boys

Arthur
Alexander
Albert
Philip
James

Girls

Alice
Victoria
Alexandra
Elizabeth
Grace

Get more inspiration at Regal Baby Names You Can Bet On For Royal Baby #3.

True Blue Aussie Monikers

Head to your own backyard for inspiration with the best baby names from the Outback to the beach.

Boys

Reef
Alvie
Jarrah
Logan
Hunter

Girls

Tilly
Yarra
Airlie
Avalon
Bronte

Cute, right? There are heaps more Aussie-themed baby names you may love at True Blue Names for Your Little Aussie Bub.

High-Income Earning Baby Names

Want your baby to make a whole slew of money? Here are the names of the high-income earners!

Boys

Leo
James
Oscar
George
Henry

Girls

Alexis
Madeline
Lily
Elizabeth
Evelyn

Read more (and find out how we calculated our results) at What to Name Your Kids If You Want Them to Make Money.

Names Grandparents Love to Hate

Not all names are going to be loved by all family members. If you’re looking for the names that nana won’t like, then here are a few to consider (or avoid!).