{"id":10368,"date":"2020-03-17T08:17:02","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T12:17:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.oviahealth.com\/guide\/10368\/baby-name-meanings\/"},"modified":"2024-07-13T15:39:49","modified_gmt":"2024-07-13T19:39:49","slug":"baby-name-meanings","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.oviahealth.com\/guide\/10368\/baby-name-meanings\/","title":{"rendered":"Popular baby names and their meanings"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media-body\">\n<p>Lots of expectant parents name their babies with a strong emphasis on the origin or meaning of the name. It\u2019s a very important decision, it will be <span class=\"pronoun-baby\" data-pronoun=\"baby\">Baby<\/span>&#8216;s&#8217; label for life! A meaning can add another dimension to <span class=\"pronoun-their\" data-pronoun=\"their\">their<\/span> name &#8211; it encompasses culture, tradition, and expectations for <span class=\"pronoun-their\" data-pronoun=\"their\">their<\/span> future. 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We\u2019ve collected thousands of names, along with their meanings, popularity, and associated nicknames, to help you&nbsp;find the perfect one. You can sort by gender association and first letter, discover new options, and save all your favorites. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"oviaPregnancy:\/\/baby-names-card\">Click here to start swiping<\/a>, and find <strong>My baby names<\/strong> any time in the &#8220;more&#8221; menu!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that &#8220;Steve&#8221; means &#8220;tiger of the moon&#8217;s snowflake&#8221; in ancient Sumerian? 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