Top Baby Names of 2006

The list of the ten top names for babies in 2006, for boys and girls, is not very surprising, and follows the same conservative pattern of past years. For girls, the list of the top ten names is:

1. Emma

2. Madison

3. Ava

4. Emily

5. Isabella

6. Kaillyn

7. Sophia

8. Olivia

9. Abigail

10. Hailey

For boys, these are the 10 favorite's names in 2006:

1. Aidan

2. Jacob

3. Ethan

4. Ryan

5. Matthew

6. Jack

7. Noah

8. Nicholas

9. Joshua

10. Logan

In 2006, people liked to play with their babies' names, to make them a little different. In some cases, letters as "y" replaced "i", changing Aidan to Aydan. People also liked to add silent "h" to their babies' names, as in "Loghan". Another way to make names different is changing some of their consonants, as in "Isabelle" is changed from "Isabella". Boy's names with one syllable were very popular, and 40% had an "an" on them. For girls, people chose names with "ah", and 30% of people choose names with "ee".

Choosing a name for your baby is an important decision. Your child will live with that name at least the first part of his or her life. It is essential that you thing carefully about the name you choose, because a bad decision can make the kid's life a Hell on Earth. Some of these good advices can help you:

1. Take in consideration the baby's last name, and look for a first name that goes well with it. Try do not choose a first name that ends in vowel if the last name starts with vowel too, because first and last names tend to blend together. EX: Ava Allen.

2. Choose a first name that does not rhyme with the last one last, because it can make a mocking chant.

3. Absolutely do not make funny combinations between the first and the last name, as in "Bud Weiser"; remember how ruthless kids can be, surely they will tease your child.

4. Try to avoid obvious celebrity names, your kid will be teased or he will grow up and hate the celebrity you admire. EX: "Julia Roberts", or "Robert Redford".

5. Be especially careful with the initials you choose for your baby's name, they can make funny combinations. EX: "D.U.M.B".