2009 Popular Baby Names

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Whats in a name?

A hell of a lot, it can be one of the most difficult decisions that new parents have to make.

This child that they have created and brought into this crazy world needs a name that belongs to them, an identity which will be with them for the rest of their lives.

All through their school years, which is one of the hardest times for a child, when growing up.

As parents we think, What about when they get their university degree? How will it sound behind Dr or Prime Minister, President or Professor.

We parents contemplate on this for many months before our baby is born and some couples still do not make their decision until after the child arrives.

Many parents will choose a name because of its meaning, others will just go for the sound of it and how it fits with their surname. Everybody has their own ideas on how to go about picking a name.

So I thought that I would find out what the 10 most popular names for 2009 were. (Babycentre.com.au)

Girls                Boys

Isabella          Jack
Olivia             Lachlan
Lily                Cooper
Chloe            William
Emily             Joshua
Charlotte       Thomas
Ella               Oliver
Ava              Riley
Amelia          Noah
Sophie          Max

Some of the most unusal names that are out there are:-

Girls - Lululu, Kirraley, Blooper, L'annie, Keanah, Janae, Jypsie, Nikala, Ameeka, Zipper, Silvanna.

Boys - Gideionn, Xorne, Junmal, Dridge, Rockett, Hetcher, Clicker, Wyl, Ashur, Zarson.

These are just a few that I found, I have trouble saying most of these. If you like unique names then these are probably something that you would go for. I honestly don't mind a few of them.

According to a site Babynames.com.au some names that have stood the test of time are:-

Girls:- Julia, Grace, Alice, Charlotte, Rachel,
Sarah, Maria, Emma, Rebecca, Olivia, Lydia.

Boys:- Andrew, David, Edward, Jesse, James,
Nicholas, Patrick, Matthew, Thomas, William, Daniel.

If you can't decide on a name for the new bundle of joy that has entered your life, perhaps you just might see something here that grabs you. Just remember, what ever you choose, your child's personality will grow and you will see as they grow the name will suit them.

Good luck.