Choosing a baby name is a different experience for every parent — some have had a name picked out since childhood, some comb through baby name books, and some wait until they meet their little one to decide. Whatever your style is, My baby names in Ovia Pregnancy makes the process of choosing a name fun and easy. 

It’s an important decision — your child’s name is likely the first word they will write, the way you will refer to them every day, and the foundation of their early identity. There are some practical aspects to consider as well: origin, meaning, last name, middle name, nicknames, initials, the list goes on! Do you go trendy or classic? How do you solicit your family and friends’ thoughts without inviting too many clashing opinions? 

Choosing a name is one of those enjoyable tasks to check off your list — but it can be overwhelming. My baby names eliminates the stress of thinking of names, so that you can dive in and fully enjoy the process of choosing one!

Sort — Narrow your search by gender association (any, feminine, neutral, or masculine) and/or first letter

Swipe — Swipe through thousands of names to find the one that’s just right

Discover — Learn more about a name’s meaning, possible nicknames, and popularity among Ovia users

Save — View all your “liked” and “loved” names in a consolidated list

You could spend days, weeks, and months reading baby name books, scouring the web, and dissecting your family tree looking for the perfect name for your little one. It’s fun to think about all the possibilities, and it helps you feel closer to your child before they even arrive. That’s why we’re so happy to present you with one more resource in your quest to find the perfect name: the top Ovia baby names of 2024!

These are the top 100 names Ovia moms have chosen for their soon-to-arrive little ones, giving you a sneak peek into what the most popular names of 2024 are going to be. Spot any of your favorites on the list?

For an expanded list of names, visit the Ovia blog!

And since you’re reading about names, we think you’ll love Ovia’s My baby names feature! We’ve collected thousands of names, along with their meanings, popularity, and associated nicknames, to help you choose the perfect one. You can sort by gender association and first letter, discover new options, and save all your favorites. 

Click here to start swiping, and find My baby names any time in the “more” menu! 

All of which you already know. So when it comes right down to it, this is another one of those ‘what’s right for your unique family is the right thing to do’ situations. Maybe you or your partner are only children, and care about passing along a family name. Maybe you’re a couple who is strongly pro-hyphen. And if a donor is involved, then maybe passing on the name of the non-biological parent feels like a balance that would work well for your family’s sense of balance, or maybe your choice doesn’t get to be entirely your choice at all – some families are limited by state laws when it comes to giving children the surname of anyone but biological parents.

If you and your partner are married, you may have already discussed all of this, particularly the way having a shared last name can be an easy shorthand for the official, legal recognition of your family, and can save time in emergencies. On the other hand, the taking or giving up of last names can be associated with historical heteronormative traditions that may not fit into your perception of your relationship. But making a decision that’s right for your identity as a couple is one thing, and figuring out what’s right for your family when that family includes a child can feel like something else.

Having the same last name as your child can be useful on a purely practical level, especially as they grow up and starts school, goes the summer camp, or needs medical attention unexpectedly. This is true whether the name you and your child share is your surname, your partner’s, some hyphenated combination, or an entirely different name you’ve adopted to share with Baby. However, with careful attention to the legal ins and outs of custody, it could also easily be a precaution you could do without. As long as you’re thoughtful about things, which we know you will be, you’ll be able to figure out what’s best for you and your family and give baby a full name that’s uniquely their own. 

There are so many considerations when you’re trying to find the perfect name for your little one. And if you’re still thinking about first names, Ovia’s My baby names feature is designed to make choosing one easy and fun! We’ve collected thousands of names, along with their meanings, popularity, and associated nicknames, to help you find one you love. You can sort by gender association and first letter, discover new options, and save all your favorites. 

Click here to start swiping, and find My baby names any time in the “more” menu!

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• Popular baby names and their meanings
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Lots of expectant parents name their babies with a strong emphasis on the origin or meaning of the name. It’s a very important decision, it will be Baby‘s’ label for life! A meaning can add another dimension to their name – it encompasses culture, tradition, and expectations for their future. Here is a list of recently popular baby names and their meanings:

Girls

• Sophia has a Greek root, and means “wisdom”
• Emma has a Germanic root, and means “universal”
• Isabella has a Hebrew root, and means “devoted to God”
• Olivia comes from the Latin for “olive tree”
• Ava is a name with biblical roots, and means “iniquity”

Boys

• Jacob is a biblical name which might translate to “supplanter”
• Mason is an english name that means “stone worker”
• Ethan is a Hebrew name that means “solid” or “enduring”
• Noah is a biblical name that means “rest” or “peace”
• William has Germanic roots, and means something like “protector of the kingdom”

Since you’re reading about names, we think you’ll love Ovia’s My baby names feature! We’ve collected thousands of names, along with their meanings, popularity, and associated nicknames, to help you find the perfect one. You can sort by gender association and first letter, discover new options, and save all your favorites.

Click here to start swiping, and find My baby names any time in the “more” menu! 

As much as we like the popular names of today, we really feel that some of the best all-time names have faded into oblivion, with our great-great-grandparents – baby Ebeneezer is cuter than baby Mike 9 times out of 10.

• Millicent: From the German “work” and “strength” despite its Latin look, Millicent is a totally sexy name that really deserves more popularity these days
• Atticus: How did the name of one of the great dads in American literature fall by the wayside? It does mean “man of Attica”, and considering Attica is a maximum security prison in New York, this makes a bit more sense.
• Gertrude: Another name with German roots, almost everybody in the world has at least one Great Aunt Gertrude – it’s just a law of physics. Bring back Gertrude!
• Ulysses: A name that has been around for literally thousands of years, and ranks among the great works of modernist literature, Ulysses has really faded in the past hundred or so years. There have been more American presidents named Ulysses than Steve, so score one for the good guys!
• Evelyn: Evelyn is actually making a comeback, and rightfully so! Evelyn is a Hebrew name meaning “life” – so it has more meaning beyond just sounding beautiful.
• Edgar: Just picture a baby Edgar, dressed up in a suit and tie. Too much fun.

The bottom line

Giving Baby a no-longer-popular name is a great way to imbue them with a bit of individuality from the get-go, and will be an interesting point of conversation for the rest of their life!

And since you’re reading about names, we think you’ll love Ovia’s My baby names feature! We’ve collected thousands of names, along with their meanings, popularity, and associated nicknames, to help you choose the perfect one. You can sort by gender association and first letter, discover new options, and save all your favorites.

Click here to start swiping, and find My baby names any time in the “more” menu! 

Naming one child is a big responsibility – this is what Baby will be called every day of their life – but naming two or three or even more children can feel overwhelming. You need names that work with your last name, names that work with each other, maybe middle names for each, and you need to decide if the names are going to match each other, stand alone, or subtly coordinate with each other.

This is one of the first of what will be so many of the questions about your children’s lives, though, where the only really right answer will be what feels right to you and to your partner. There are a few different directions many parents of multiples take, though, and if nothing else, it might give you and your partner something to think about.

Similar sounds

You see what we did there? (Better get used to bad jokes, you’re going to be a parent now.) Many parents of multiples either choose to go in the direction of alliteration (Katie, Karson, and Kite), rhyming (Dan, Ann, and Soda Can), or some slightly less obvious repeated sound (Glory, Corey, and Allegory).

The one practical consideration with names like these is that there’s a good chance there will be a point in your children’s childhood when it will lead to some confusion as someone mishears you, and the wrong twin comes running to answer the door, or march across the stage at graduation.

Note: unless you’ve reached the level of celebrity where your baby naming choices will be analyzed in the tabloids, you should probably not name one of your triplets Soda Can.

Opposites attract?

Other parents choose names that aren’t coordinated at all (like, say, Andromeda and Kevin). This could be as a way of trying to help foster a strong sense of individuality in their multiple children, or it could just be because they happened to like those individual names, and were more focused on liking each name on its own then caring how the names sound together.

Thematic similarities

This kind of coordination covers a whole lot of ground – it can be the fact that two or more names came from the same part of your family’s cultural heritage, the same favorite movie series, or it can be names that sound completely different but have the same meaning.

Thematic similarities can follow whichever rules suit your family best, the same way your children’s eventual bedtime, and your policy about when homework gets done when they’re a little older will all be tailored to fit your, your partner’s, and eventually your children’s individual personalities.

If that means choosing names for your babies-to-be that were answers to questions on the same episode of Jeopardy, so be it.

Family names

These are tricky, because with two or more first and middle names to pick out, you may feel more pressure than you might have with just one baby name on the table to honor a relative or ancestor.

But if you already weren’t planning on doing so, that could be because you wanted to give your child his or her own name, or even just because you don’t happen to like those names, and those reasons don’t change just because you’re having more than one child.

On the other hand, if you do like the idea of passing on legacy names, multiples can be perfect for it, since you have the chance to honor both sides of the family at once, and can’t be accused of favoritism.

Just like with naming one child, though, in the end, the most important thing in picking out names is to be comfortable with them, since you and your children will be living with them for every day of their lives.

There are so many considerations when you’re trying to find the perfect name for your little ones. Ovia’s My baby names feature is designed to make it easy and fun! We’ve collected thousands of names, along with their meanings, popularity, and associated nicknames, to help you find names you love. You can sort by gender association and first letter, discover new options, and save all your favorites. 

Click here to start swiping, and find My baby names any time in the “more” menu!

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• Your baby’s name is just a swipe away!
• Popular baby names and their meanings

If you’re concerned what family and friends may think about the name you’ve selected, keep it private until the birth so you’re not second-guessing. Most importantly, go with your gut; yes, it’s an important decision, but no one knows Baby better than you and your partner.